HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 1x8 REACTION - THE LORD OF THE TIDES - GAME OF THRONES PREQUEL SERIES
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- What's up, Knights, and welcome back to another reaction and commentary to the brand new House of the Dragon episode, 1x8, 'The Lord of the Tides'.
Man... this was so heavy, so deeply emotional. We were honestly not prepared to be so moved by the filmmaking, particularly the masterful acting of powerhouse Paddy Considine which was gracefully moving in tandem with Ramin Djawadi's score in THAT moment, or as we'd like to call it, Viserys' Swan Song, and arguably the most powerful moment in this show. Other honorable mentions that have impacted us so earth-shatteringly, are Eve Best and Wil Johnson who have brought such dimension with subtlety and ferver with their acting and presence.
This episode was such an enlightening move in storytelling, showing us multiple shades of each character as they move through the treacherous fields of the Game of Thrones and it has only deepened our awe of this show.
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like button and subscribe. Viserys absolutely wrecked us this episode. What a heartfelt moment for the entire season. Definitely surprised me how much we felt for him.
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The best scene is the one with Daemon helping Viserys get to the throne. He even crowns him. That is what Daemon always wanted, to be by his brother’s side, to protect him and advise him. Viserys first mistake was to deny Daemon the Hand of the King.
Man, that scene had us DESTROYED. Even during the editing process we were crying - it was such a powerful scene, to see the vulnerability and gentle nature of Daemon towards his brother. Daemon as the Hand would have turned the story around entirely...
@@OfficialMediaKnights which is exactly what Daemon was saying in first episode. “You’re weak Viserys” “the council use your nature against you” “I would save you, from yourself” “I see Otto for who he is” “Not once have you asked me to be your hand”. It just shows how much of a game changer would it be had Viserys believed his brother over his hand and right as he banished Daemon, he got a cut by throne on his HAND. He really invited in a snake.
Ah, man, that is such a heartbreaking thought, knowing that Daemon would have fought tooth and nail to protect the kingdom, but also his family. He knew Viserys and that his kindness would be perceived as weakness by many. So tragic, man....
Apparently, the crowning was improvised by Matt Smith during rehearsal. I thought it was a nice touch.
AND it wasn't in the script. That was all Matt Smith.
The crown falling off was an accident. Matt picking it up and helping Paddy to the throne was all improvised by Matt, and they left it in cause it was so good.
Wooow, no way!!! Daemon rushing to Viserys to assist with the crown, and the look he gives his older and frail brother had us utterly devastated. So glad they left that in. The scene would have felt lacking and perhaps too cruel on Viserys otherwise.
@@OfficialMediaKnights Yeah, in the book, Daemon gives a heartfelt speech at the dinner talking about his brother, but it was decided after that, that scene said everything.
so I read that on twitter as well but honestly idk if I buy it. The camera shots are just too perfect and the thing about Daemon and Viserys reuniting at that moment makes too much sense for it to have been an improvisation
@@victorc8855 The showrunner said it in an article for Entertainment Weekly (I believe that was the publication)
As for the camera work, it's possible Matt improvised it, and they reshot it afterward.
Greatly done with the production side of things. As a director and editor you know you should never tell cut to early! Because you might find gems and moment like these! What an amazing episode😄
What really got me was not only just Viserys but Daemons reaction to seeing his brother that way
Same dude! Same! Seeing Daemon being vulnerable like that and then how he’s checking for how his brother is doing with subtle gazes his way. Ugh! Had me tearing up all the way
Viserys and Daemon parents died when Daemon was still young. Viserys was IS only family and Otto destroyed that 😥
@@tamara4591 yeah screw otto
Ah man.. honestly, that's devastating. It breaks our hearts...
23:48 He came for his Daughter despite the pain 🥺.
ALL HAIL THE KING VISERYS , blood of the dragon, First of his name, King of the Andals, The Rhoynar & The First men. Lord of the seven Kingdoms & Protector of the Realm !!!
I KNOWWWW!! We are utterly wrecked, King Viserys was a true king, a true leader... All Hail King Viserys!
Viserys the Bitch , First of the Simps , King of the Feeble , Protector of liars and murderers that bare his family name cuz fuck justice and truth.
@@OfficialMediaKnights This episode as a Dad who got his Daughters back to death, KING. A show of strength in a diff way. Kept Peace mostly for 30 Yrs but didn't make the right moves as king to make it last though. I like Viserys the good man but he's a poor choice maker. Listened to everyone else other than DAEMON & Rhaenyra in the beginning, Daemon's truth bombs & wouldn't let Rhaenyra finish a sentence. How can you make Otto hand again when you know he will not allow Rhaenyra ascend the throne?
He could've made Rhaenyra Hand of the king or Co-ruler or see to it that she ascends the throne when you are still alive by abdicating it. You're the f'ing KING , you can make these things happen. But I know GRRM wrote it this way , so can't do anything about it. 😂
Fun fact: Aemond is an anagram for Daemon
Fitting, since he’s a younger Daemon
You caught that one too? Nice. It makes sense since they are both mirrors of each other. Both second sons who sharpened their swords to become better warriors when it was clear they wouldn't sit the Iron Throne (officially).
This episode was totally GoT quality man, damn. And Paddy Considine's performance bro....he deserves an award for this, an Emmy...
I AGREE! He needs some recognition after this episode. Had me at the brink of tears so many times. Masterfully done 👏
Paddy Considine as Viserys was the MVP of Season 1; absolutely terrific performance; and definitely not an easy or sympathetic role to play.
The key line with Vaemond was when he said "you will not decide the fate of mine" (house) Lord Corlys, who does in fact decide the fate of their house had already decided. Not to mention that the marriage would have guaranteed Veleryon blood on the Driftwood throne showed me it was his own greed, not what was best for his house that got him killed.
... the end scene between Vicerys and Alicent is very important.... Vicerys thought he was talking to Rhenyra because of the earlier scene when she was sitting on the bed talking about the prince who was promised and the song of ice and fire... Alicent thought he was talking about their son Aegon because she has no idea about the prophecy... But in fact he was talking about Aegon the Conqueror... This misunderstanding is huge and will have horrible consequences.
I can see how this is possibly the worst misunderstanding in Got’s history! After the cameras shut down we sat down and talked about it a bit more. And came to the same conclusion. She thought he meant their kid when in reality he means the other Aegon! Yikes! Alicent is definitely gonna use this as her motivational moment for what’s to come.
Talking about Aegon the Conqueror first and then the Prince Aegon, since it was meant for Rhaenyra, it was possibly a hint that her son Aegon may be that prince or someone from his bloodline maybe. Jon snow could also be from this bloodline since it’s related to the north
she just used it as an excuse. you cant tell me he maintain his daughter as heir for 10 years. got off his dying bed to DEFEND her and think thas what he meant. she heard what she wanted to hear. plus she knew he was high from milk of the poppie
@@ay5415 I exactly, I mean I get that it’s all to ‘save’ her kids but she only heard what she wanted to hear. Totally intentionally misinterpreting the prophecy.
Also she's on his right side, which is the side his eye is missing, of course. Ugh. I felt like Omni man screaming at mark the first time I saw this scene, "THINK, ALICENT, THINK!" But she has no context, she has no clue about the prophecy or the history of the Targaryens like they do... and her mind immediately goes to the Machiavellian bs, rushes off and leaves him alone to die... it could not have been any more clear who he wanted on the throne. So dumb. And such an amazing episode. This show is better than GoT in my opinion.
Rhaenyra previously asked Viserys if he believes the prophecy of prince that was promised. And Viserys high on milk of the poppy thought Alicent was Rhaenyra and replied to that question Rhaenyra previously asked him. He said yes it is true and you should be the one to make sure that the Aegon's prophecy of prince that was promised comes true. But Alicent misinterpreted that. She thought Viserys was saying their son Aegon is the prince that was promised and she needs to make sure of it. In his final moments he was actually seeing Rhaenyra. That's why he was saying "my only child". Then towards the end when he raised his arm and said my love, right before he died, he was seeing Aemma. Towards the end he only saw two people that really mattered to him.
Thank you so much for pointing this out, because even after we edited the video we were discussing the meaning of it, and it's amazing to see that we weren't the only ones that came to that conclusion. Viserys' death will haunt us for a very long time, how he kept fighting the good fight til the very end with grace and honor, holding only love for the ones he cares about. He only ever tried to mend his family, and we should all take a page out of his book.
@@OfficialMediaKnights hope Paddy Considine will win an Emmy for his performance as Viserys Targaryen
After we turned the camera off we had our little insider post show convo and we both said the same thing. His performance in this episode was masterful! I’d be thrilled if he won the award for this. He truly deserves some recognition! 😃
thsi is wrong, he loved Alicent as much as he loved Rhaenyra and Aemma, thats what the books tell us
@@joaomariapraia this ain't book.. in the book it says Rhaenys has black hair. Laena is older than Rhaenyra. Alicent is far older than Rhaenyra. If Velaryons are black then Aegon the Conqueror should be black. Because their mother was Velaryon. Alyssa was a Velaryon who married Aenys. So the entire line of Targaryens should be black by the Dance. It is not isn't it. The books are a completely different entity from the show. In the show Viserys only cares for Aemma and Rhaenyra. He like Alicent and her kids but he only truly love Aemma and Rhaenyra. That's why he called Rhaenyra "my only child" and called Alicent Aemma. They deviated so much from the books.
Unlike all the other children Aemond grew up fast both in physique and maturity. He’s been training like a madman for 6 long years. He’s now on the same level as Daemon, and Criston in terms of physical prowess. He’s also very intelligent and calculated and shows restraint when necessary. All of that on top of the fact that he has the biggest dragon. There are few as capable as Aemond.
He’s absolutely a boss! What a way of showing us how much he’s been working on himself. Beat Criston on a hand to hand. Looks actually older than his brother. And the confidence he carries. Definitely someone to keep an eye on in the future😄
Shows restraint? The war becomes inevitable and impossible to reverse due to one thing that he does. He is a psychopath.
And he looks really badass
He really does! I can't wait to see what they'll make of his character in the future!
he is my favourite now, he is such a badass
24:34 The Wielder of DARK SISTER, Rider of CARAXES, The Prince CONSORT of the heir Princess, Blood of the Dragon & The TRUE BROTHER of the KING, DAEMON TARGARYEN !! 🔥
That's what he really wanted, to be needed by his brother, to be his Hand to help & protect him & the house. It's a shame he only got to do it in the end.
Seeing Daemon treat his brother with such gentle grace had us in tears. It may have been only at the end, but it did happen, which is what matters.
@@OfficialMediaKnights daemon always loved his brother so did viserys,but his love was different though
If Luc were to inherit Driftmark right now he would still have a regency because he’s not of age. So he wouldn’t actually be in charge of the fleet. More knowledgable and trusted people would be, while he was learning and growing old enough. So the age ploy is just that, a ploy.
Betrothing the boys to the twins is really a great thing for Driftmark, because even tho Luc may be a “strong” he’s still half Targaryen with the Valeryon name, Rhaena is Valeryon/Targaryen, so their children will be Valeryons in name with a lot of Targaryen blood. So Driftmark IS still Valeryon in both name and blood on the next generation.
Ahhh thanks for clarifying! They had us with that argument honestly. We were both like hmmm maybe he does have a point with the whole commanding the fleet situation but if that is not the case than that is a huge point off the argument.
@@OfficialMediaKnights if all a Vaemond cared about was Velaryon blood, he would have been satisfied with the betrothal, because Velaryon blood would have been back on the throne with Rhaenas children. He was just a greedy second son trying to get power, same as Otto did.
Plus, Corlys isn’t even dead yet lol
WAIT THAT'S RIGHT! They haven't confirmed his death yet, so maybe we'll see more of him if he survives? Which in turn will have some interesting implications for sure! Again, I can't quite 100% blame Vaemond as he also seems to suffer quite a bit from the fear of losing the throne to 'bastards'... But his greed and rage got the best of him, which is such a shame.
@@user-cr4cj1fl8z just saying that is a spoiler for anyone who hasn’t read the book. Just based on the show so far, Luc and Rhaena getting Driftmark is a good thing for the bloodlines 🙄
Thinking back to GOT, I don't think there's been a main character as wholesome and good hearted as Viserys was. Truly a character that will be remembered in the years to come, might be crazy to say but even more so than Ned Stark ever was (idc if my opinion's controversial). He was such a loveable guy and huge props to Paddy Considine's performance what an amazing actor the real MVP of the show alongside Matt Smith!
It's so funny you say that, we were just talking about that! Viserys is truly such a tragic yet beautiful character. His greatness lies within the peace he managed to uphold for so long... In how he has tried to keep his family together and united, instead of delving into petty discourse. Considine is a remarkable actor and what he's accomplished with Viserys is truly amazing!
@@OfficialMediaKnights And he got as good of an ending a character can get in Westeros by defending his daughter that he loved so dearly one last time and pass away peacefully in his bed thinking his family finally set aside their differences and started to get along. I'm happy he left just in time before things got worse between the two factions! And him saying "My love" in the end 😢he's finally reunited with the love of his life!
Precisely! At least, even if for only a brief moment, he got to see his family united(ish), with the knowledge that he did the best that he could. Him whispering 'my love' while reaching out his hand had us in tears, man, such a tearjerker. At least he's no longer suffering, and as you said, reunited with the love of his life.
Ned Stark comes to mind.. even John Snow. Its funny though that Viserys longed to be a King remembered for his deeds on the battlefield, or for bringing peace rather than just presiding over it. Lyonel Strong told him that Kings and Lords who are faced with War and having to perform great deeds, always wish it had not come to them… as was the case with Ned Stark and Snow, who both shyed away from conflict and leadership, but when it became unavoidable… met it head on with integrity and honour.
No one disrespects Daemon's pregnant wife, Vaemond deserved it.
That’s absolutely right! He had a chance to stop himself haha fair warning 😡
No he doesn’t deserve it, he is right in everything he said, but I must say that he was so stupid
lol nice.
So clear murder is all fine based on insults when it comes to the family of Rhaenyra.
Her bstrd son tryed to murder Aemon - its ok cuz he got insulted so yeah
You people do realize you alpaud actual crimes and vile acts only because those characters have few cool scenes here and there.
@@user-cr4cj1fl8z aemond stole the equivalent of a reusable nuke, disrespected a dead woman to her children, and planned to bash in the skulls of children, all before jace pulled his knife. at least be consistent with your logical fallacies
@@user-cr4cj1fl8z Ты протри глаза и пересмотри, кто кого убить пытался . Эймонд неуважительно отнёсся к мёртвой Лейне, после этого оскорбил всех , после этого первый занёс камень на Люка и Джейс достал нож. Бастард не бастард, как люди они лучше ублюдков Алисент. И да, я уважаю то, что Деймон убивает за свою семью без раздумий.
I just want to stay in this era of Daemon in peak dad mode. Scales a volcano with no gear to get a dragon egg for his new baby with Rhaenyra. Being tender with Rhaenyra’s baby bump and stroking his son Viserys’ head. Giving emotional support and receiving support from Rhaenyra when they’re both having a hard time seeing Viserys in his current state. Cutting off someone insulting his stepsons and wife quickly and cleanly. Able to assert authority with one word and a raised finger to stop a fight. And just being happy and at ease with Rhaenyra and his family.
Like it prolly would have been great if he was in this dad mode 6 years ago when he was with Laena or a single dad of Baela and Rhaena, but looks like marrying Rhaneyra was really the boost he needed to step up as a dad, and he seems to have handled a blended family of 7+1 kids pretty well.
He’s still very much a sociopath but now, he’s a sociopath with *family*😅
Exactly! Haha he’s a loving father and a family man over anything else. But don’t cross him that’s for sure haha 😂 can’t wait to see more of this show man…I need the next one already! 😀
I dont know if u realize Alicent has been changed in this 6 years, she has redeemed herself to religion (faith of the 7). She doesnt behave as reckless as she did. She is not a saint tho surely :D Also, Otto made a plan for daemon and Rhaenyra not to welcome them, we can see that when they were in small council. When the kingsguard came into the room (he says I did everything as u wish my hand, then Alicent surprised to hear it). It shows that Alicent doesnt care political games or revenge against Rhaenyra much. Also she said that u will be a good queen, then Otto seemed really surprised. She really cared Viserys too.
Finally, the rotten part of Viserys face is on the side of the Greens, it was a good symbolic representation too. And yes, Aemond resembles Daemon so much, thats why Daemon smiles when he face with him, he sees his youth in the eye of his nephew, he is already familiar with nephews attitude. Ty for reaction guys❤
Welcome back, Demir, so nice to see your comment in our feed again!
Yes, she seems to have really devoted herself to religion, which may perhaps explain why she was more receptive to making peace with Rhaenyra? Not too sure about that though!
Otto has his eye on the prize, and his gaze never wavers. He knows exactly what he wants out of this, and will continue to play the game, regardless of how Alicent feels. At this point, I do think he will play another game to make Alicent feel like whatever balance and catharsis she found with Rhaenyra at the end of the episode, was a lie, to get her to fight for the throne - again. But we will see!
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why the bit with Deamon helping his brother is so emotional? I cried like a baby and its seems the same happen with all the reactors I've watched,
Man, we were also in tears. It's the silent exchange of love in that moment that was so devastating, because despite the years of conflict, Daemon was still there for his older brother. What a heartwrenching moment
I cried a bunch during this episode!! so intense..
aemond looks bad ass
Right?! That eye patch is a whole look and it works so well in establishing a tone for his character!
This episode was crazyyy emotional told you Aemond will be a menace
Duuude welcome back! Haha omg first off yes! Absolutely loving Aemond’s boss energy. But wow man…we weren’t ready for such an emotional episode. We were at the brink of tear many times.
@@OfficialMediaKnights I was waiting for your reaction the entire day trust me guys i have never shed a tear over a show until today paddy nailed it with his acting
Aww man! Wow…after we pull all nighters after work to bring you guys this content it means the world when you guys receive it so well. Thank you! And yeah this episode was an absolute tearjerker. Cannot wait to see what’s in store for us next week 😄
@@OfficialMediaKnights Appreciate all the hard work you do you guys are one of the best reactors out there and this was the last "normal episode" now that viserys is dead next week dance officially begins
Dude omg thank you, seriously, your kind words have made our day!! Can't wait to see what the dance will bring from now on, I have a feeling we're in for a crazy ride!
It is ironic that the seemingly 'fake' emotions at the dinner was actually the most authentic we've ever seen them. It was the only time they were NOT putting on their masks. It shows that without the line of succession and primogeniture and all the other royal madness mirroring what existed in medieval Europe, these people could've been really good friends. But the system they lived in destined them to murder each other. It's like being born into rival blocks in southside chicago. You don't have much of a choice. The dinner sequence was so despairing because they all knew it was the last moments of solitude, but at the same time they probably did briefly delude themselves into thinking "maybe, just maybe things will work out". They’re all unwitting participants in a tragic theater that’s about to unfold.
That’s what I loved about this episode! Their relationship is very very complex and their all victims of the circumstance. What a beautiful scene to show us that
Man... This show broke my heart with everything Viserys did and said. It's so sad and heart to watch. Daemon's expressions and actions were also amazing, from getting Syrax eggs to his smirk when Aemond didn't continue his comments against his nephews.
Yeah…Viserys had us wrecked this episode. We felt for him so so much. Acted amazingly by Paddy Considine! Definitely an Emmy nominee here. And yeah we also loved how badass Daemon is and how much respect he commands when he’s in the room 😄
An important note: In that last scene Viserys thinks he's talking to Rhaenyra not Alicent, it's a continuation of the bedside conversation he had before with his daughter.
Thank you for commenting! Absolutely gonna cause a very bad misunderstanding
And the Ultimate Aegon Targaryen to unite the kingdom of course is John “Aegon Targaryen” Snow.
The true King of the North!
@@rolynik yeah no. It is both bastard Aegon and Daenerys according to the author himself
@@drjulietburke well from what i recall George R.R Martin stated Daenerys was also “the Prince that was promised” but she was clearly not “Aegon Targeryen” that name was held by John Snow… so i stand by my statement.
Another Brilliant episode! This is easily the best show of the year‼️ powerful acting and writing. Paddy Considine deserves the Emmy. Last 2 Episodes are gonna be Fantastic finish to one of the best season 1’s ever
Viserys just watching everyone happy and getting along at the supper. It gets me emotional even while I'm watching your reaction. That was really 🥺🥺🥺😢.. He didn't say a word. Just his looks..
Man, what an absolute wreck I’ve been since I watched this. Ughh! Seeing him happy did bring some solace but man…I was not ready for this. They caught me with my guard down 🥺
It’s so deeply moving to hear Viserys call out to Aemma with his last breath because it just further proves that he considers her and Rhaenyra his TRUE family. We see his love for them so many times over and Paddy did such a great job as Viserys. ❤
They followed the book, as Aemond is supposed to look older.
Ahhh gotcha, that's so interesting! We were surprised at how much more mature he looks compared to Aegon!
@@OfficialMediaKnights Yes. But the fun part is The actor playing AEGON is 7 years Older than the actor 'playing his younger brother AemonD' in real life but looks younger than him. It's the same in the show. It happens in real life alot. Same with Age, 2 of my cousins are of same age but one looks 15 years older than the other.
Wow! Thank you for the little fact. They’re doing an absolute beast of a job with the casting. And everybody is top notch in the acting department 👏
@@OfficialMediaKnights haha. I forgot the best example of not looking your age, if you see AemonD & Daemon in the show, they don't look too far apart in age right? both look young. Actor of AemonD (Ewan Mitchell) is 20 years old and Matt Smith is 40 yrs old in real life.🙆🏻😂 Daemon is 45 in the show right now I believe(not sure) but in the books he is 45 but looks young, Not too far off from reality.
Daemon only ever wanted to protect Viserys. Daemon was always Viserys Ride or Die.
Also Daemon, "KEEP MY WIFES NAME OUTCHA MOUTH!!!!" 🤣🤣
Indeed, he was fiercely protective of Viserys because he knew that he'd need it... Also hahahah Daemon is that protective hubby and stepdaddy, ain't no one fucking with his fam 🤣🤣🤣
Great reaction and great to see people not laughing / talking over that emotional throne room scene. That made me cry too.
Aw thanks so much for the support and comment! Honestly, usually we do joke around but that entire scene had us breathless.. it was so devastating to see...
Someone on twitter made a very interesting point about the symbolism in this episode: Viserys face was rotting away to bone on the side where the Hightowers sit and his good eye on the side where Rhaenyra and Daemon sat. The same thing happened in his room, both Rhaenyra and Daemon were at his good eye's side while Alicent was at the other side in the last scene of the episode.
Wow that is so interesting! Thanks so much for sharing that observation, it rings so true... The only place Viserys was truly safe with, and his true self with, was with his family in the end. It also shows how much the heir debacle peddled by the Hightowers has drained him dry...
Seems like propaganda.
Correct me if im wrong but what Alicent ever do to the king ?
We know what his beloved family members did to hurt him but what exactly has Alicent done to make him "rot" ?
@@user-cr4cj1fl8z Alicent did not do anything bad to to Viserys but she chose to go against his wishes in the matter of the Heir. Otto's work of course but still
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Jace banging the table ready to say fuck you to Aegon but stopping and making a toast because Aemond stood up will never not be funny to me ahaha
love your reaction! it's so good to be emotional. 😭😭😭
Absolutely had a few tears to shed! It was a surprisingly emotional episode. Caught me off guard and it’ll definitely stay with me as one of my favorites thus far
50:40 - And the trouble with this is that it's the truth. You can't even blame the people who take other positions because it's obvious that Jace and Luke are illegitimate sons of Rhaenyra. I've been wondering for a while if it wouldn't have made more sense to be open about the fact that Jace and Luke are bastards much earlier (Since everyone knows anyway), so that Viserys could have simply legitimated them as Targaryen via royal decree. This has happened many times in the history of Westeros and Game of Thrones, that bastards were legitimized by royal decree. Viserys would not have had to insist that everyone should live in an illusionary world of lies, which obviously only adds more spice to the problem and only postpones the explosion. Of course, Luke wouldn't have any claim to driftmark, but it would have defused the problem with Vaemond and he could have become the heir of Driftmark. Jace would still be heir to Rhaenyra.
You are absolutely right, and I didn't even think of that! Viserys absolutely could have legitimized them, trying to silence the issue never erases it, it only makes people more furious to get to the truth and expose it. There are so many what-if's, so many things that could have been done differently and things would have been better. But alas, this is the reality we ended up with and it's truly heartbreaking. All Viserys wanted was to unite his family, and seeing them somewhat harmonious for those brief moments... What a shame, to know things could have been this way all along.
@@OfficialMediaKnights The brief moments when everyone at the table was happy, Jace danced with Helaena and even Otto laughed really felt like the better parallel universe where everything went right and went well, which makes everything that much more tragic :(
I know, man... It's so damn sad, to see what could have been, to catch the briefest of glimpses into how things would have been had everyone just tried to work together instead of tearing themselves apart. 😭
The scene between Viserys and Daemon in the throne room was so moving 😢 and their performances were brilliant 👏🏽
Hi you two! 🤘 Aemond and Daemon are everything!! Those characters are the best, wily, conniving, sinister, enigmatic and all the bad things that make them so bloody good! Viserys 😭 absolutely tragic watching him like that, the way he looked round at everyone laughing, dancing and toasting each other, that's how he wants his last moments with them to be so I'm glad he had that
Yes! It was super sad but at least he got to go happy thinking his family was restored. What a true hero man. In the end he did fight a battle. It was just one that only he could fight. And he fought it with bravery till the end. Aemond and Daemon ughh loving the badass vibes between the 2 of them. Can’t wait to see them in battle at some point again because of their insane skill level when it comes to combat 😃
@@OfficialMediaKnights Oh the battle between them will be a proper treat for the eyes! Can not wait... I really enjoy your reaction channel, not only are your actual reactions so good but you actually acknowledge and reply (with substance) to every person. Excellent channel. I really like you guys ❤️💙
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From Andy in Hot Fuzz to King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy not even being nominated for an Emmy is beyond ludicrous.
Picked up on your channel recently, and you're good people, so delved a bit back here to see your reaction to my favourite episode of this season, and of course you did not disappoint. Glad I found you both, keep up the good work :)
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I am sooo late!!! I was bawling my eyes out when Viserys entered the hall to defend her "only child" Rhaenyra! 😭😭😭
Right?? This episode had us emotionally shattered, even through the editing process! Welcome back btw, and thank you for the comment!!
I really enjoy your reactions.I heard these new kid actors are here to stay for the rest of the series
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Viserys was too good for this world
He truly was, man, he suffered too much for too long
yall say you get the dude bu i dont get him. Its as if you adopt a child and give him your possessions once you are dead and your brother decide to take it away from your adopted child. their "father" recognized them and gave them his name. their "grandfather" accepted him, it was HIS WILL. their grand mother accepted them.
Oh you're 100% right, even if they weren't his children, Laenor treated them as his own, the children were accepted by Corlys and Rhaenys. It was decided and shouldn't have been called into question. The issue is more that we tried to empathize with a man who, seeing that the children are not of his own blood, is terrified of losing the last thing that belongs to his family to another bloodline. Doesn't justify it at all, mind you, it was more the desperation and rage we understood since there are so many within the court that belittle and despise Rhaenyra for having bastard children - common sense and human decency would suggest those children should be accepted regardless as everyone that matters has accepted it, but it seems that Vaemond was very much in the same mindset as Alicent - puritanical and greedy. Hope that explained what we meant!
@@OfficialMediaKnights But the bloodline wouldn’t have ended up there, since Rhaenyra’s children Jacaerys and Lucerys were betrothed to Corlys’s granddaughters Baela and Rhaena. Their children would have had Targaryen and Velaryon blood. So the bloodline would have continued anyways.
King viserys is probably the kindest king I've seen so far in Got franchise....👏👏for the actor who nailed it ....
That is so true. All he fought for, in the end, was family. Paddy Considine did a phenomenal job!!
I was waiting all day to see your reaction to this episode. Thank you so much for your thoughts you share and your hard work!
Paddy Considine´s performance was unbelievably heartbreaking this episode. It made me cry so hard. Daemon´s pain seeing him this way too :(
I saw different reviewers/reactors equal Daemon with Aemond. I can see that on the surface, them both being taciturn, with strong energy cursing below the surface, having huge fighting skills and not caring about what others think of them. But that is where the similarities end. Daemon´s core is love and loyalty to his family, he desperately cares for them and just wants to be close to them, be recognized and loved by them in return. All his actions no matter how you judge them come from that place. Aemond core is very different. It is the hurt of being bullied as a child and having his eye slashed as a consequence of his own behaviour. I´m truly not sure if he loves anyone.
I feel like Daemon´s core is love and loyalty and Aemond´s core is just rage. With Aemond we will probably get what we see, mostly menancing, evil actions rooted in his pain. Daemon is more than that. There is kindness and vulnerability to him.
The river Nile is mesmerizing. When you stare into it there are layers over layers of waves upon each other and sometimes one layers is glisteringing in the sunshine and sometimes another, deeper one. That is Daemon for me. Aemond simply doesn´t have the depth and caleidoscope of nuances that Daemon´s character has. Matt Smith is abolutely amazing in his portray of him.
What are your thougths on Alicent and Rhaenyra/Daemon as mothers/parents? I feel there is such a huge difference in how they brought up their kids. Rhaenyra´s and Daemon´s children are mostly kind and look like good kids. They also listen to their parents. I loved how a quiet word from Daemon diffused the potential violent situation while Alicent´s children, except Haelena, are disturbing. Somehing seems to be wrong with them. Aegon now is not only a drunk but also a rapist and Aemond is just full of rage.
Wow, first off thank you for the huge compliment and welcome back. As always I thank you for taking the time and commenting and pouring so much thought into the comment section. Absolutely agree from what I’ve seen so far with your points. Daemon is all about family. Aemond…not so much. I liked how Daemon’s silent stare was sufficient in keepin the boys in order haha goes to show how much of a badass he is. I think Alicent’s kids have just been poisoned with the thought of the throne even they didn’t want it! Specially Aegon. There’s a lot of unresolved trauma and issues there already. It is truly tragic. I do hope we get to see a lighter and good side to these characters at some point though. Thank you so much again for the love 😃
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The ‘tell me you’re a Daemon stan without saying your’re a Daemon stan’ energy is heavy on this lmao
I think the reason why the actor for Aemond is so much older is because he will probably play a big role in the next seasons and they will keep the same actor (because of time jumps) :) but that's just my theory
He didn't just call them bastards. The man said it with his WHOOOOLE chest.
Vaemond forgets that the first Targaryens had children and one of them married a Velaryon, this just makes you want to say that Rhaenyra and her family also have Velaryon blood.
Hey! Welcome back and thank you for commenting as always 😃 absolutely agree. Loved the way his speech was delivered though. Oofff such anger in his voice. So yeah he’s not the only one with ties to the Velaryon. I suspected as much.
Been diving into reaction videos for Viserys' entrance. Happy to have found your channel through that! This show forced me to buy the book. Very torn between wanting to know what happens as soon as possible and wanting to be surprised when I see the show, though...
We’re glad you found us! Thank you for commenting it means the world to us. We’re in the same boat! Can’t decide if we should read or wait ughh!!
The beast beneath the boards is referencing the end of episode 9 when Raineys breaks out of the dragon pit
We have to get you guys a "bro" and "man" counter for the reaction 🤣 Also, the ending scene, Viserys thought he was speaking to Rhaenyra, when he said Aegon, he meant Aegon the Conqueror. He meant that the prince who was promised will come from Rhaenyra, she must unite the realm. Alicent nitpicked words and thought he meant her child.
Haha! Got me rolling with this comment. I can’t even imagine how many times we say it in an episode and whatever ends up in the cutting room. Her interpretation has so many similarities with our current society and religions actually. How many interpreted so differently the same words across the globe. It’s an interesting reflexión for sure.
Best reaction ever guys!!! 🖤🖤🖤
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Paddy Considine with the performance of the century. 👏
best episode, enjoyed watching with you guys
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Daemon's ice-cold one-liner and the way he Smooth Criminal-ed away from the scene made the death that much better. And Aemond soooo wants to be Daemon. Can't wait for that eventual confrontation.
Ahhhh man! 2 badasses fighting to see who is gonna be the most badass out of the 2 of them 😂 sounds entertaining already. And yeah Daemon just didn’t care man…what a boss
Paddy Considine is an outstanding actor, so well deserving of his emmy nomination for his portrayal of Viserys. If i can offer a recommendation, the 1st role i saw him in is a British film called Dead Man's Shoes. It is a tough watch but a great movie.
Thank you for the suggestion! And we absolutely agree! Definitely rooting for him. He has to get nominated for his performance. This episode specifically was a whole other level of acting. An absolute masterclass 👏
Like, all these adult actors need oscars. This episode highlighted their abilities to a T. Amazing.
Seriously, the level of talent going on in this show is incredible and a privilege to watch!
Aemond looks really badass just like Daemon. Pure Dragon blood.
Yeeessss, precisely!!!
my fave episode of the season! Paddy deserves an emmy!
As for the good sides of Aegon, I'm not sure yet. But somehow I see a good core in Aemond. The scenes with him as a child showed me that he is sensitive and has a good heart. In episode 6 we saw that he just wanted to fit in but was bullied by the others. In Episode 7 at the funeral he stood opposite Jace and even wanted to say something positive. His brief outburst of anger at the table wasn't based on blind hatred, but on Luke laughing mischievously when the roasted pig was served, which of course made Aemond angry. I'm really excited to see how Aemond will continue and if we'll see his positives sides as well or the complexity of his character.
Absolutely caught that! This one was on the blacks honestly. Aemond was just chilling and then the whole pig situation happened. Luc shouldn’t have laughed but he did. And after that it’s all fair game. So I do believe Aemond is also growing as a character and I absolutely love it! His confidence and his silence alone steals the scene every single time 😃
I think that the only thing that is somehow positive about Aegon is that he never wanted such power as he said in ep 6 when Alicent said Rhaenyra will be queen ge said "so?" when she told him she will kill whoever challenges her,he replied "then I won't challen"... Before he got cut by his mom. He just wanted to drink and manwhore his way around but he is being pushed by his mom and grandpa to seize the throne from his sis.
You do have a point in that, ironically he's probably the only one that is not lusting after power. There was definitely a hand in how Alicent raised him, Viserys perhaps being somewhat of an absentee father, that has him so utterly lost in his place - to be clear, I am not justifying what he did to the poor servant girl, this is more independent of that event.
@@OfficialMediaKnights It's not as if Lucerys erupted in laughter; he smirked once and made one very slight laugh, then controlled himself, his lapse lasted all of two seconds and no one would have noticed it if Aemond weren't watching the younger boy with an obsessive gaze.
Paddy Considine showing Acting at that Peter O' Toole Richard Burton level
Simply Wow!!!!
Right?!?!?! What a powerhouse of an actor!!!!
Aemond - Move final letter to the front and you get Daemon
I feel If Otto wasn't in Alicent's ear all the time filling her head with nonsense, Alicent & Rhaenyra would still be good friends. 🤦♀They'd be looking out for each other & both their children. BUT, ATP Alicent made her choice to follow her father's SELFISH agenda to the bitter end. 🤷♀It's sad. IF her & Rhaenyra would've worked together, they could've done amazing things for the 7 kingdoms. The actor who played Viserys did an AMAZING job in this episode. 👏👏 Had me crying like a baby! Lol. 😭
Thanks so much for the comment!! I absolutely agree, Otto's manipulation reaches much farther than just the king, but to his grandchildren, and more importantly his daughter. He knows her fears and insecurities, and knows how to play her like a fiddle. If it weren't for him, Rhaenyra and Alicent, like you said, would have made an incredible team, and perhaps even family. This entire episode was so tragic for so many characters...
Rhaenyra is what happens when a radical feminist selfish woman does what she wants to do regardless of the consequences. Rhaenyra, like a modern woman not concerned with a DNA test, ignores accountability and passes off her children as another man’s kids. Using her kids to secure the bag and rob Vaemond of his family home. Rhaenyra is like a modern woman who demands the family home during a divorce even though she was only with the man for a few years.
Viserys has chosen emotions over business naming his daughter heir instead of following the rules. He has placed his family legacy in turmoil with his actions.
My guy - I don't even know where to start with the amount of fallacies you use in your argument, whether it's ranging from an ad hominem, the straw man or the false dichotomy. You are very well entitled to your opinion, but with the kind of vitriol you are perpetuating against the 'radical feminists selfish woman' ignores all of the shades that occur within divorce proceedings and other elements that you mentioned.
First of all - no need to victimize Laenor when he had no interest in women and was out there, living his life, free of consequence, and Rhaenyra, due to the ridiculous system of the times, had to find another way to pop out children to solidify her claim to the throne. So she's not hiding the children's parentage from the actual father, but from the politically lustful vultures circling around her DESPITE what the King has ordered - which renders your argument moot.
No sides of this are innocent, and that is the whole point of the show - it's a bloody, ruthless game for the throne and everyone's playing it.
King Viserys taught that she was talking to Rhaenarys..the end of the episode
Seeing Viserys like that was heartbreaking for sure. It made waiting for the next episode feel like a mourning period for me.
The moment that Daemon picked up his crown had us balling. It still hits us so hard!! What a devastating but beautiful episode!
Great reaction guys keep up the good work. My king Viserys the most tragic and honourable man in this series Paddy with an award winning performance gone to soon in the first season just like another honourable man in GOT Ned Stark king Viserys will be remembered for ever. My guy man of action Daemon loved his brother no matter what . princess Rhaenyra always with class and grace raising her family with respect and manners
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Honestly, through this episode alone, King Viserys as a character will be stuck in our heads for a very long time...
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I feel that the show is written very Shakespearean. It's filled with misunderstandings and almost avoiding catastrophe. I'm really enjoying it. I'm currently rewatching the highlights since it's most likely going to be 18 months until we get more.
Yeah! I think we’re all missing HOTD on Sunday evenings..ugh! But at least it’s a good time to revisit that first season and get more of the themes that could’ve been missed on the first watch. Or that amazing acting 😃 We absolutely loved the show and how it played with the feeling of dread through “happy” moments. Since you know the inevitable is coming. Thank you for commenting! 😄
"My love" - Aemma has come for him :(
Oofff don’t do this to me man! We’re still recovering from that episode. What an amazing scene and episode. The way Paddy handled the character was absolutely Emmy worthy!
My favourite episode of season 1
@The Media Knights what’s your favourite part of the new improved version of the Laenor prediction?
"Great music, too"
cuts the music every 2 seconds 😂😂
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Viserys was the giga chad of this episode for me
Wish I could share it here 😢 copyright is tough these days
@@OfficialMediaKnights I understand ^^ I am really glad you pay attention to the little details ^^
I feel sorry for Viserys he’s a old dragon that lived for a long time until his internal flame died @The Media Knights
Yes he did! What an amazing performance Paddy Considine’s he absolutely nailed that last episode 👏
Daemon goes Say it or I can kill you look. 1: 32 Yep
Haha exactlyyyy
acting from principles to the extras is stella.... the violated servant girl was so scared she gulped down piping hot tea lol i felt her terror we all wondered about the tea ... my fav is the ending supremely conflicting ... because of the many named aegon, all the king did with his last stand undone with his last words to his wife but to the world he reunited with his great love...nif heart pounding for ep 9
@The Media Knights I hope my Aemond and Laenor predictions comes true in future episodes of HOTD if they do it’ll change everything
@The Media Knights my theory why Viserys said “my love” is he’s telling his late wife Aemma he’s dying and ready to cross over into the afterlife to join her and fly as spiritual dragons
Absolutely! Aemma was definitely the last thing he saw. So heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time 😪
GREAT REACTION
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If you guys didn’t get the end, Viserys was talking about the Song of Ice and Fire thinking it was Rhaenyra instead of Alicent because the previous night She came to him asking about the Song of Ice And Fire, and about Aegon’s dream idk what he meant by that but it could maybe be a hint or something pointing to Rhaenyra’s kid Aegon. It is also possible Alicent might think he’s talking about his own son Aegon. At the end of the day, there’s too many Aegons in HOTD
That’s absolutely what happened! Alicent thought Viserys was talking about their kid but he was referencing the other Aegon! Ughh! This is a huge misunderstanding and it’s gonna be one of the worst in the history of GOT! This will definitely be what pushes her to think she’s in the right.
38:45 ohhhh if you only knew...
Viserys thought he was talking to Raynera he was confused because he is doped up on milk of the puppy.
Alicient misunderstood and thought he was talking about her son even though Raynera also has a son called Aaegon.
Team black ♠️🔥🔥💃💃
Welcome back and thanks for the comment! Her hearing him mutter those words will definitely be setting her on the path to make sure Aegon becomes king. What a nightmare!
Team Black all the way!!!
" I don't give a shit about tourneys " I laughed out loud and I rarely laugh during TV programs. He's hilarious..mwithout trying..
He couldn’t care less haha this man is gonna be a savage 😂
My only complaint is that Aemond looks older than Aegon. But with that said, Ewan Mitchell aka Aemond also portrayed another favorite character of mine, Osfeth on The Last Kingdom.
10:50 ... But was she the First? The Queen had that gold ready.
50:50 Jacaerys trying to learn high valyrian to respect and honor his house traditions, defending his bride to be, supporting his brother and makeing Helaena smile…
And Aemond ( not a fan yet…) he seems portrayed as a level headed men, it looks like he doesn’t want to escalate things YET. We saw that when he got attacked first with a punch but he only retaliated with a push.
Aegon never wished to be the next king and he feels the presure and lack of love from his family( he end up to be awful)
Helaena was always haunted by her dreams…
Yeah honestly out of all of them Aemond is our favorite. We seems like a menace haha but it does make us feel kinda bad when others keep escalating things and he’s just chilling. Hope we get to see more and more of him!
My favorite from the beginning was Daemon. I love how complex his character is. He’s a legend. And the way Aemond is looking at him it looks like he lowkey admires Daemon but not in the way that he wishes to be like him… I loved seeing Daemon and Rhaenyra this episode ❤️ bouth of them looked so happy being together and they are good parents as well. Their kids are raised with love and they are educated and kind in comparison with Alicent’s children who are bullying each other and who didn’t receive the same love from their parents. I personally didn’t see one moment with Viserys being as close with his children from Alicent. I am team black but I like to think from the greens perspective as well and I do understand why they act the way they do… the war that it’s coming is just the result of their actions and decisions…
As the king lay dying, he and his wife were essentially having two different conversations. Viserys thought he was speaking to his daughter, and telling her that he believes she is the one Aegon the Conqueror dreamed of bringing the Seven Kingdoms together - but what he was really doing was giving his wife everything she'd always wished for.
Ughh! This is gonna have massive implications for how all this is going to turn out 😳
This was my favorite episode of season 1
Right? So good it had everyone losing their heads 😂
@@OfficialMediaKnights 🤣🤣🤣
@@OfficialMediaKnights but he got to keep his tongue
He thought he was talking to Rhanera about the song of ice and fire 🔥
Right?! Must have had his mind cloudy again due to the milk of the poppy and the excruciating pain! Poor man...
I loved the part when Vicerys said "my love" as he was being reunited with Aemma.. so heartbreaking and sweet. I'm really glad you guys picked up on that & mentioned that element of that scene. Also.. isn't it disturbing that the King was literally slowly starting to resemble a wight?? symbolizing the fight against the undead two centuries later...
Right! He definitely had the undead look by the end. And ughh man…the silence once the episode finished speaks for itself. We found it hard to even have that post discussion. At least he died happy and is now reunited with the love of his life and his lost son amongst others🥹
@@OfficialMediaKnights soooo true!
At the end the King thought he was speaking to Rhaenyra. 😢
See, but no, my heart cannot take this 😭😭😭
In my prediction @The Media Knights there’s some references to previous episodes do you know what they are
@The Media Knights are you going to do videos of my predictions?
Bro I clicked bc I thought you were pete Davidson at first glance. Enjoyed the reaction stuck around and subbed lol. Also at the end viserys thought he was talking the rhaenyra not aliment. I'm pretty sure
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@@OfficialMediaKnights oh yeah lol just at first glance. Pete is a gremlin. You guys seems very cool 😎
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Daemon 🔥🔥...
Haha Daemon was RUTHLESSSSS. A real GOAT
Daemon turned him into a canadian South Park character :o
Hahaha oh good lord 🤣🤣🤣 welp, you ain't wrong!
Vaemond Velarion had options to survive. Just keeping his mouth shut, knowing that the King thretened to cut out the tongue of everybody questioning their legitimacy. And get to an agreement with Lucerys. Lucerys knew he was not a great sailor anyway and could have promiised Veamond the command over the Driftmark fleet at least for the time he was too young and still learning.
Feel for veamond. He's passed over for bastards..
In the book, rhnearya orders his killing and her dragon eats him..
The writers are clearly on the black side, making the greens look bad
I understood his argument during that scene and it was so well acted man. You could feel the rage brewing inside. Do you feel like they’re changing a lot of things to make greens look bad? If so let us know what 😃
Well they're making alicent look like cersei...in terms of how evil she is. This doesn't happen in the book.
Also aegon ..he doesn't rape anyone but he was known to be sleeping around so it's not that giant if a Leap.
Imo it will be rhnearya vs the rapist..so how can u possibly be with the greens?? Lol
Rhnearya nickname is " Meagor with teats" Shea brutal as fuck.
Yeah it’s gonna be hard to root for the greens unless they start painting them in a better light. For the most part Alicent and Aemond are carrying the team when it comes to why they do what they do. Loving Aemond so far, can’t wait to see more of him soon 😃
10:52 shit bruh I was eating and I spit everything out 😅
AHAHAHAH, sorry 'bout the loss of food, man, I just couldn't resist 🤣