House of the Dragon 2x2 Reaction: Rhaenyra the Cruel | Game of Thrones

Both Alicent and Rhaenyra are facing the consequences of the murder of king Ageon's heir; while Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon´s loyalty.
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[@xenagoldspink6436]

The thing that sucks is Rhaenyra can’t really punish Daemon. Having Daemon on her side is such a valuable thing for her in the war as to show legitimacy to her claim having a true Targaryen prince, a dragon rider all the things that are symbol of a Targaryen on your side makes you stronger. She would lose so much more in the eyes of the people, and so even more doubt from her own council, by not having his presence.

[@2chilian25]

The cinematography this season has been extra insane

[@gabriellehanson2423]

I think Hector started saying that the twins are played by the same person. I thought the same thing! But they're actually 2 different actors lol. Still twins, obviously. And one is actually quite a bit taller than the other.

[@Denny_64]

As to why people hate Criston, it was all of the projection on Sir Arryk. He spoke of the significance of the white cloak and the purity it must maintain, while Criston betrayed his vows and sullied his own cloak, several times over. He blamed the death of Jaeharys on Arryk when it was actually Criston's fault. He was supposed to be standing guard but instead he was breaking his vows (doing the sex) with Alicent. And of course making the awful decision of sending Arryk to his death, along with Erryk.

[@xenagoldspink6436]

All the hate Cristins actor got was from the scene of him taking out all of his wrong doings on one of the twins and then sending him to his death. People are just mad that the character is doing horrible things and they can’t act like normal people about it.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Otto like Daemon is a love -hate relationship. The acting is stellar by everyone.

[@AirDave15]

That scene between Otto and Aegon was amazing. I knew Rhys Ifans was phenomenal but hats off to Tom Glynn-Carney. I was not expecting Aegon to be this good

[@tech_tm]

Otto's reaction to this 2 fools actions is hilarious🤣what a good actor

[@micomator]

"Damn girl, quit sinnin'" T Shirts when?

[@v0idr0ses]

We dislike Criston so much because he's an overall hypocrite. He never moved on from Rhaenyra rejecting his proposal to flee king's landing to sell oranges, wanting to keep her position. He continuously insults her a believes her inappropriate to be queen because she has "sullied" her honor by having bastard sons with Harwin Strong, knowing that Aegon commonly assaults women by his position of power and also has bastards sons (in the kids fighting pit). Criston also shifts his own blame onto Arryk this episode, Arryk is sworn to protect the king, while Criston protects the queen (Helaena) and should have been guarding the children's room, instead he was having sex with Alicent (another hypocrite) breaking his vows of chastity while Alicent breaks her beliefs on The Seven (the gods of GOT), and sends Arryk in a suicide and stupid mission to be "pardoned" for what he supposedly did, when it should have been criston himself if he wanted to get that done. Finally, over his dumb decision we had to see the twins fight to death for what they believed only because of his fault, those three deaths are on him, Arryk, Erryk and Jaehearys.

[@KristenYolanda]

the sheer look on Otto's face of "what the fuck have i been dealing with???"

[@hannahawesome85]

Criston is such a huge hypocrite and he projects and deflects all of his guilt on to Arryk which is super f**ked up. He should have had a guard around Helena and her children at all times but he was sloppy and selfish. If only Aegon knew that Criston and his mom were in bed together that night... Criston is a coward and a useless human.

[@nickyutzy4788]

Just a reminder that Blood & Cheese asked Daemon what to do if they couldn't find Aemond. It cuts back to Daemon and he gives a look but then fully cuts away to another scene (I guess so they dont give it away early). When they are with the queen at knife point, the guy says "A son for a son" which is the assumption that what Daemon told them is that if they could not find Aemond they should take the life of another son in the royal family. They make it ambiguous but definitely all Daemon and not blood and cheese for ordering the killing of the kid

[@Martinbumms]

this episode is so good!

[@icywinterof88]

I think the acting in this episode was top notch. And I think otto Hightower is one of those characters that you hate but also respect. Yes he is awful, but he is also right a lot of the times. He knows how to play the game.

[@brad5794]

Everything written for the Cargill twins is just great writing by George RR Martin. They represent (quite obviously) what this is all about…

[@leisastalnaker3790]

It think all the dislike for Cole is him calling out AAryk and projecting his guilt for not doing his job in Aaryk. It cost two lives. That’s the tragedy of it. Also, Cole, except for a brief scene with Alicent shows no remorse in his decision. As you will see in episode 3.

[@hothotheat3000]

Poor Helaena.

[@dj12dj12a93]

I never felt like Daemon wanted the thrown. Just that he wanted the respect of his brother (to be his hand) and he continues to show why he never fully got it

[@KristenYolanda]

That "trifling" rang so true in my spirit