House of the Dragon: everything you need to know (no spoilers)

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  • Who are all these blonde people?
    An introduction to the characters and world of House of the Dragon, the new Game of Thrones prequel show, based on the book Fire & Blood.
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    0:00 House of the Dragon
    0:53 Targaryens
    02:29 Viserys Targaryen
    04:54 Daemon Targaryen
    07:34 Rhaenyra Targaryen
    09:18 Alicent Hightower
    10:01 Otto Hightower
    11:13 Corlys Velaryon
    12:53 Rhaenys Targaryen
    14:23 Laena & Laenor
    15:04 Criston Cole
    15:18 Mysaria
    15:40 Lyonel Strong
    16:09 Maesters
    17:14 History
    19:08 Grey characters
    HOTD and GOT content used under fair use.
    Valyria art by Ted Nasmith
    Aegon I, Rhaenyra and Alicent by Magali Villeneuve: www.magali-villeneuve.com
    Iron Throne, Daemon gold cloaks by Marc Simonetti: art.marcsimonetti.com/
    Balerion by Jordi Gonzalez Escamilla: www.artstation.com/jordi_gonz...
    Dragon dream by Mike S. Miller: / blacklistuniverse
    Dragons by Joshua Cairós: www.artstation.com/joshuacairos
    Yi Ti by Henrik Zähringer: www.artstation.com/henzaehr
    Asshai by René Aigner: www.artstation.com/reneaigner
    Valaena and Alyssa made with Artbreeder: www.artbreeder.com/
    Aemon, Jocelyn, Baelon, Alyssa by riotarttherite: / riotarttherite
    Vhagar by John McCambridge: www.artstation.com/john_mccam...
    Seasmoke by Kawiku: www.deviantart.com/kawiku
    Marwyn by sprrow: www.deviantart.com/sprrow
    Gyldayn by Doug Wheatley: / doug_wheatley
    Eustace and Mushroom by Rossy Does Drawings: / rossysculpts
    Special thanks to Patrons Cameron Weiss, Michael Appell, Ryan Steele, Harry, Shane Veglia, NotGac, Tim Cunniff, T. Ledoux, Ilhuilkamina Urdiana, Ord X.
    #HotD

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  • @Xavierpng
    @Xavierpng ปีที่แล้ว +469

    I'm excited for Bran to make a multiversal cameo with blood raven powers, to give the Targaryens the gift of the Wheelchair

    • @kbtzpictures
      @kbtzpictures ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not funny

    • @Collserra3
      @Collserra3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      ​@@kbtzpictures extremely funny

    • @bryces.4204
      @bryces.4204 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wouldn’t it be kinda sick tho to maybe just barely see him in the background like he was there learning the histories

    • @ricardozk
      @ricardozk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hey, you're the guy.

    • @TaeSunWoo
      @TaeSunWoo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Made me actually lol

  • @Senkey15
    @Senkey15 ปีที่แล้ว +2997

    The best thing about this new series is Alt Shift coming back to ASOIAF videos ❤️

    • @HOTD108_
      @HOTD108_ ปีที่แล้ว +93

      And the second best thing is that D&D have nothing to do with it lol.

    • @lukaslambs5780
      @lukaslambs5780 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Honestly I am super excited, I loved Fire and Blood and I love Alt Shift X. Nobody brings his level of eloquence to ASOIAF content.

    • @mizaelenciel
      @mizaelenciel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lukaslambs5780 Thinking the same thing

    • @fr4gl3
      @fr4gl3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't agree more.

    • @Spartacus114
      @Spartacus114 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      goddamnit I guess I have to watch it then. fuck D&D

  • @vitaygeorgina
    @vitaygeorgina ปีที่แล้ว +2610

    When I last heard your voice it expressed disappointment and heartbreak over how awful the ending of GOT was. It's good to hear you back in action again. Love your videos.

    • @GenSneaky81
      @GenSneaky81 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      He’s BEEN in action! LoL 😆

    • @Sh0rtsYT
      @Sh0rtsYT ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I can’t even bring myself to rewatch GOT After that awful end

    • @TrueLife..
      @TrueLife.. ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@Sh0rtsYT first 4 seasons still hold up imo

    • @Sh0rtsYT
      @Sh0rtsYT ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@TrueLife.. They where amazing but knowing that it all leads to the worst ending in television history almost makes the journey meaningless

    • @TrueLife..
      @TrueLife.. ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Sh0rtsYT totally fair and honestly I sorta feel the same... God damn it.. How did they fuck up as badly as they did? The later seasons are just so so so terrible :(

  • @masterchief9005
    @masterchief9005 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    This channel was part of my GoT experience, would not have been the same without it as I didn't know the depth and lore behind the characters and locations. I'll be honest, I never brought myself to watch the finale for GoT. I just couldn't believe how something that was part of my life for almost 8 years ended up. Anyways, had to watch this before tuning into the season premiere to tonight. Super excited to be back here and ready to dive into HoTD!!

    • @l4nd3r
      @l4nd3r ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The plot points themselves aren't that bad in S08, the biggest issue was the speedrun, closing the two biggest plotines in a single 6 episode season was just too much. Sucks that the showrunners had a targeted number of seasons limit on themselves and running it was such big work.

    • @avi4606
      @avi4606 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly me ! I didn't have the courage after gow GOT ended.

    • @ANSELAbitsxb
      @ANSELAbitsxb ปีที่แล้ว

      Just read the books, stannis is still in the running and will win in the end.

    • @nicholaskrancher2693
      @nicholaskrancher2693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are still individual scenes and episodes that are brilliant even though as a whole the season was dogshit. You should watch it.

    • @XavierJAlexander
      @XavierJAlexander ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ANSELAbitsxb no chance, the books will end like the show

  • @issaphae9659
    @issaphae9659 ปีที่แล้ว +7981

    when i tell you that i’m equally excited for the alt shift x videos on house of the dragon than i am for the actual episodes

    • @deceptivelysmallman
      @deceptivelysmallman ปีที่แล้ว +70

      honestly, accurate

    • @issaphae9659
      @issaphae9659 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      @@deceptivelysmallman they made getting through GOT S8 bearable

    • @PhantomHalf
      @PhantomHalf ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Im not even gonna begin to watch it till at least after 2 eps of alt, just to see if its in the right hands before committing to it.

    • @Kvantum
      @Kvantum ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I'm much *more* excited for the Alt Shift X videos than I am the actual show. They poisoned the well of Westeros so severely for me with season 8 I don't know if I can be bothered to really care. I'll watch the videos here, though. Notifications ftw.

    • @hihihi1q23
      @hihihi1q23 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@rektz2457 'Gone woke?' What does that even mean? Was Game of thrones asleep earlier?

  • @randomlyentertaining8287
    @randomlyentertaining8287 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Cause Chaos and piss people off? Matt Smith was the perfect choice, as shown by his portrayal of The Doctor. While The Doctor doesn't usually intend to cause chaos and piss people off, that's how it usually goes and Smith was one of the best Doctors.

  • @jacopoabbruscato9271
    @jacopoabbruscato9271 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    The first episode is out and it's pretty promising. Having Ramin Djawadi back on board for the soundtrack is great, but most importantly having GRRM take the front seat as an executive producer gives me hope

    • @user-wl1uz5sb9f
      @user-wl1uz5sb9f ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I hope that he has the spine to shutdown all the whiners

    • @e.2862
      @e.2862 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@user-wl1uz5sb9f he had the spine, just not the power

    • @3choblast3r4
      @3choblast3r4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@user-wl1uz5sb9f Which whiners? He doesn't have much of a spine for anything his back bone is propped up by money nowadays. He's a morbidly obese 80 year old that has taken a decade and still not finished the latest book. He's never going to finish the books. And even though I have no doubt the writing will be better for the show with him on the helm. He's also ready to bend over for any checkmark demands.
      He was the one who was so unapologetic about not having any diversity in his books. He was the one who defended it. And now he's the one who's allowing major inconsistencies in his lore with black Velaryons. Now he's the one who talks about how he'd do it differently if he wrote it today. He's the one crying on TV upset because LOTR got backlash, keen to not have the same backlash for his own show.
      "why don't you like what you used to like!!!??" asks confused old dolt "people used to love star wars now they hate it... they used to love lotr now they hate the new show" - grrm :( yes you dmbfk if you like something you should keep liking and consuming even when it goes to sh. /s Who cares about the writing, lore, the characters and a good story etc. No, it's star wars you peaasantss!! Why aren't you consuming!!? Why are you angry that the new LOTR show is bad fanfic!?
      Man I've lost so much respect for him. And I really wonder how many people that vigorously defend shows like rings of pwer have ever read a book in their life

    • @DickDickstein
      @DickDickstein ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@e.2862 or the balls

    • @KeltonTitan
      @KeltonTitan ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I hope Martin doesn’t step away again to “finish the books.”

  • @KingsandGenerals
    @KingsandGenerals ปีที่แล้ว +3618

    I didn't think that it is going to happen, but now I am hyped. Thanks for the video!

    • @NYCfrankie
      @NYCfrankie ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I wish i could get hyped but statements made by the writers and producers make it impossible i know the show isn't gunna stick to the lore and certain themes are gunna be pushed that aren't in the books i actually dont think the show will even finish i think it'll get cut after a few seasons because of lower than expected viewership

    • @YourDeathNoob
      @YourDeathNoob ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Omg Kings and Generals is here 2 Fucking hype :)

    • @D2attemp
      @D2attemp ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Crossing my fingers that you guys do a battle video for House of the Dragon

    • @hez859
      @hez859 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@NYCfrankieCondal took every script to George RR Martin(who happens to be the producer of the show) to make sure it feels accurate to the books. Not to mention the books isnt a story more like a history lesson filled with bias. People are being too negative about this when i know its going to be incredible. There are plenty of themes in the story that are for sure going to be in the show. A woman fighting to be in succession isn't some "woke propaganda" people love to throw around these days. Its essential to the story.
      Or women with power on a show. We know people are going to scream "WOKE LEFTIST PROPAGANDA" despite Martin the writer himself being cool with black Velaryons and even there being precedence for it making total sense.

    • @mariia099
      @mariia099 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@NYCfrankie ..what are you talking about? ryan condal is a big fan of martin’s work and has said that he wants to adapt it as faithfully as possible. martin himself has overseen the production and watched all episodes and has said it’s great. where are you getting this from?

  • @firetruck6441
    @firetruck6441 ปีที่แล้ว +641

    OMG YES! You're back at it again with ASOIAF-related videos!! CAN"T WAIT!! YOU ARE LITERALLY WHAT MADE ME HYPE FOR THESE SHOWS!!

    • @yidavv
      @yidavv ปีที่แล้ว +4

      im sure many can relate, but watching their videos is what got me interested in the books and ultimately reading them. now im finish off fire and blood (at least the parts related to the tv show) and i couldnt be more excited to see their videos. for once i've read the books before the show has come out. will be very exciting to say the least

    • @michaelbartley2429
      @michaelbartley2429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could not agree more

    • @fighting_bones
      @fighting_bones ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Temper your expectations

  • @lokumo13
    @lokumo13 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Have to say, I was excited for this show mostly because of GRRM's increased involvement and it being adapted from a completed storyline, but I forgot how much excited I was for returning to this channel for videos like this!

  • @gabbylikeskicks
    @gabbylikeskicks ปีที่แล้ว +16

    To those that only stuck to just the series like me, GOTs no doubt looked like a throne made of iron with the design of having swords at the rest
    And HotD's really gave the impression of a conquerer's chair, with melted swords all around upto the very bottom of the steps where the blades also became a barrier of isolation, depicting absolute solo rule

    • @atlantis5001
      @atlantis5001 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Still not book accurate

  • @Asheen_Singh
    @Asheen_Singh ปีที่แล้ว +1358

    I haven't watched this channel in a bit as I'm not caught up with new shows but hearing the presenters voice again took me back to all those wonderful lore breakdowns and reviews of GoT. I love the tone of these videos and the way they present topics visually, thanks so much for these.

    • @fullmetaltheorist
      @fullmetaltheorist ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @qopoy dnon Bran the warg or another Bran?

    • @fullmetaltheorist
      @fullmetaltheorist ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @callmecatalyst Kinda makes me think. Did Bran live the kind of life he wanted of being a knight and lord through past Brans? Does living a past life tke the same amount of time as living his current life or did he regularly dip in and out of the past versions of himself? And was he the mastermind behind all the major events in the story slowly shaping the past so that the future would turn out the way he did with him being king?

  • @SacredDaturana
    @SacredDaturana ปีที่แล้ว +601

    HotD being pronounced as "Hot D" is kind of hilarious, especially when talking about all these serious political going ons.

    • @AngelTheDuro
      @AngelTheDuro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He didnt do the video

    • @jmk0574
      @jmk0574 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I giggle every time he says it.

    • @dragonsword7370
      @dragonsword7370 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I can imagine crying out "C'mon! If we don't hurry UP We're going to Miss that HOT D!!!"

    • @colossaltitan3546
      @colossaltitan3546 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's funny cos the initials HotD remind me of house of the dead, if anyone remembers that game franchise

    • @KeltonTitan
      @KeltonTitan ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like to pronounce GOT as “Got.”

  • @denfarc
    @denfarc ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Excellent introduction of the characters. It's GOT season hype again. I'll be watching again your explanation and episode breakdown every episode. 👍👍

  • @oceancat0450
    @oceancat0450 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m so glad I watched this before starting the new season. You explained all of this extremely well. Very clear.

  • @Eru-Ash
    @Eru-Ash ปีที่แล้ว +882

    Honestly, I really wanna see how they eventually handle Cregan Stark, the Old Man of the North, and his role in the Dance. He's one of my favorite characters in the ASOIAF and is a rare instance of the Starks not getting completely shafted.

    • @davidlewis5312
      @davidlewis5312 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      He doesn't moderate his inner ice as much as Ned. He can be ruthless.
      When Cregan says 'Winter is Coming' it's a threat.

    • @Eru-Ash
      @Eru-Ash ปีที่แล้ว +173

      @@davidlewis5312 He is the reason the Hour of the Wolf was a thing. Man walked into King's Landing, said "get your shit together", executed a load of traitors as self appointed Hand of the King, then walked out and went back North like a badass.

    • @dromankass8655
      @dromankass8655 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@Eru-Ash indeed. On my other favourite channel for GOT and LOTR, In Deep Geek, the host, Robert describes Cregan Stark turning up at the end and 'just acting like a Boss'.
      He brings down an army of battel hardened Northmen, all of whom have a death-wish to die fighting rather than freeze in the harsh winter, and basically takes over King's Landing, lines up all those in court he deems traitors, acts and judge, jury and executioner of them. Even though the Tully lads had won an earlier battle and were on the same side as Stark, he still puts them in their place to. As the book says 'Compared to Lord Stark, they were boys, but he was a man'.
      Had it not been for the wisdom of the Lady Arryn of the Vale, Cregan Stark would have continued the Dance of the Dragons, and not stopped until he had utterly wiped out House High Tower, Baratheon and Lannister.

    • @patricksutton124
      @patricksutton124 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      We won’t see him for years

    • @Alexam887
      @Alexam887 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@davidlewis5312 Ned was raised in the Eyrie, fostered by Jon Arryn alonside Robert Baratheon, since he was second son and was not to inherit. There he was taught of the values of honor and chivalry (As High as Honor), important lessons that marked his life and personality. He's and exception to the other important lords in the North history.

  • @Blueeyesthewarrior
    @Blueeyesthewarrior ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I love that GRRM has nicknamed the show Hot D. What a legend.

  • @skippadadippa2412
    @skippadadippa2412 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Daemon is what you want out of a fictional character even though the story is already written he is a unpredictable and emotionally complex character that can be hard to understand if he is good or bad or both

    • @mankepoot9440
      @mankepoot9440 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Still everytime i see him i think: what is Dr. Who doing there and why doesn't he use the sonic screwdriver.

    • @inescastro2780
      @inescastro2780 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is very predictable honestly (in the first episodes, you can predict that he is going to do horrific acts)
      And when is isn’t predictable, his actions just don’t make any sense
      Difficult to understand his motivations but he is one of the few characters of HOTD with some personality

  • @Mudaseki
    @Mudaseki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is amazing to hear the difference in your voice.
    Man do I love your videos, thank you so much.
    I will listen to every livestream after an episode with a couple of beers on a bench in sheer joy, thank you Alt-shift-X!

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks ปีที่แล้ว +307

    The story is an amazing thing

  • @Schilddruse
    @Schilddruse ปีที่แล้ว +408

    I've tried to read the book and in preparation for the TV-series I've again tried to get to know the characters in order to fully grasp the show from the get go but failed miserably. There are just too many Targaryens with same or similar names and I never really got who is related to whom and in what way. But you have a really good way of explaining things with simple visuals. This was a really great summary!

    • @michaelhenry3234
      @michaelhenry3234 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Use a family tree when reading Fire and Blood. That helps a ton.

    • @msanjelica
      @msanjelica ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you're not opposed to spoilers, the GoT lore video about this is on YT. It's not perfectly book accurate but gives a good summary of the whole mess.

    • @dashiellgillingham4579
      @dashiellgillingham4579 ปีที่แล้ว

      History is a ridiculous mess, that’s why people love it. You don’t read it for the endless spiral of familial relations and naming conventions, you read it for the government structures of Carthage, the terror and encroaching doom of the mongol invasions, and the most deadly pigeon in human history (kill count 4 people).

    • @epcarter6
      @epcarter6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I read fire and blood when it first came out, it is a lot of information to digest.

    • @rezaF_
      @rezaF_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wasn't that hard. And English isn't my first language

  • @tarvoc746
    @tarvoc746 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    18:34 "Thrones ran out of books to adapt in season 5." - That's not true and people need to stop saying it. There is a lot in books 4 and 5 that D&D didn't even bother to try adapting. They already had to split book 3 over two seasons because it was too much to adapt in one season, but then book 4 and book 5 (which by the way is about as long as book 3!) _together_ somehow fit into one season? Utterly impossible, they left out a shitton of stuff, from Dorne to the Riverlands to the Vale, to the Victarion and Aeron plots, to Aegon and JonCon, to Lady Stoneheart, and even a ton of stuff in Mereen, plus a lot of other stuff I'm forgetting. GRRM was right when he said that the books had material for ten seasons at least, but D&D wanted to move on to other projects, although I wouldn't word it as friendly. They promised GRRM a proper adaptation, but they essentially lost interest after the Red Wedding. They betrayed him and his fans.

    • @tarvoc746
      @tarvoc746 ปีที่แล้ว

      @vbddfy euuyt ...because what would be a better story than that?

  • @MegaKnight2012
    @MegaKnight2012 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking forward to further analysis of this show. This channel's analysis are often more interesting to me than the initial writings because so much subtext goes over my head

  • @AllTheArtsy
    @AllTheArtsy ปีที่แล้ว +404

    Dance of the Dragons is really a story about the mismanagement of a kingdom during peaceful times, which led to war, which is very similar to the game of thrones that commences after Robert died in the main series. If Jaehaerys just settled on the matter of succession as being primogeniture, regardless of sex, then the Dance may have not happened. Viserys is an even bigger fool. He came into power only because the female line was rejected, and yet he wanted to ignore the precedent and install his daughter as heir, without changing the laws and making it so that male primogeniture was not the law of the land. Even Rhaenyra, once she gets the throne, gives the seat of some major houses to male heirs even tho there are older women in line. Even she does not believe in women ruling as a matter of birthright, she only wants an exception for herself. This is why this is a tale with no heroes. They wage war only for themselves and their quest for power.

    • @davidlewis5312
      @davidlewis5312 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      in defense Viserys, he was long without a male heir save his volatile brother and had to go with the only horse he had for a heir, his daughter. To his credit, he stuck with his guns after the birth of Aegon and Aemond but... he really shouldn't have taken a second wife if he felt that strongly about it.

    • @AllTheArtsy
      @AllTheArtsy ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@davidlewis5312 this is exactly it. if he really wanted his daughter to be the next and future queen, then he should not have fathered anymore children. if anything happened to his daughter, then his brother and his issue return in line as heirs to the throne. i can assume they're gonna do well by Viserys based on interviews, but i just have no sympathy for a weak king that caused so many lives through his inaction and indecision

    • @davidlewis5312
      @davidlewis5312 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@AllTheArtsy I have a little sympathy, he does seem to have had good intentions like his grandfather (Jaherys) but was not as strong willed. Jaheryes was both, strong willed and bright. Along with charismatic enough to get people on board. (getting rid of Maegor, kind of helped).

    • @davidlewis5312
      @davidlewis5312 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AllTheArtsy also Rhae kind of caused the split in court to deepen when she shacked up with Daemon. There was a nice motley of people who really didn't want him that close to the throne.

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The Dance is just another case of women in power destroying everything again.

  • @eisayo
    @eisayo ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Loved this! I attended HOTD’s premiere last night in Dubai and saw episode 1. This show is going to be a hit. Sucked you back in again. And can’t wait to see you review the episodes!

    • @aegonii8471
      @aegonii8471 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s wassup I hope the episodes the get better as the seasons progress, because the source material is amazing.

    • @jacob4920
      @jacob4920 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@aegonii8471 If the showrunners are faithful to the material (and Martin himself says that they are) then this is a guarantee. The show WILL get much better!

    • @faustverian6947
      @faustverian6947 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dont get ur hopes up folks, I heard thered be a ton woke shit included. Changing Valeryon house only to have black actors on screen kinda prove it. I hope im wrong, but its looking bad

    • @lilithzapata6663
      @lilithzapata6663 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@faustverian6947 George RR Martin approved of this decision and wanted them to be black, in comparison to Rings of Power which strays away from Tolkien’s lore. Hot D is not a woke story by any means, don’t worry

    • @manantial773
      @manantial773 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@faustverian6947 To have Black characters is not something bad either way. Better be woke than ignorant racist.

  • @beckiejbrown
    @beckiejbrown ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you for this, I had no clue. I've seen lots about these characters in previous GOT videos and wondered where it all came from. It makes so much more sense now.

  • @mehrajuddin8798
    @mehrajuddin8798 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like the way you use text and images to describe what are you trying to communicate.. and that, is seriously a huge plus.
    Thanks, SUBSCRIBED!!!

  • @bigmezz5537
    @bigmezz5537 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    so excited to see Paddy Considine get a starring role, recently watched Dead Mans shoes for the first time and he is such a good actor, also good in hot fuzz too!

    • @SirRounded
      @SirRounded ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thought I recognised Andy!

    • @louisroy4911
      @louisroy4911 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You’ve got a … mustache

    • @celozzip
      @celozzip ปีที่แล้ว

      the only thing i've seen him in was that bourne film and i honestly thought they'd hired a non-actor for "realism", he was so dreadful.

    • @bigmezz5537
      @bigmezz5537 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@celozzip havent seen most of them so I cant comment tbh. Everything I've seen him in that I can remember he has been good in. You should definitely check out dead mans shoes if you haven't seen that, unbelievable British movie.

    • @BeastscopesCL
      @BeastscopesCL ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@celozzip you've never watched Hot Fuzz? Do yourself a favour and watch it

  • @Berserk0653
    @Berserk0653 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I just love seeing the side-by-side book descriptions with the picture of the character in the series.

  • @myusernamethisiss
    @myusernamethisiss ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey man thanks for going so deep in detail. Really makes these shows so much better with your incredible amount of research.

  • @johant.dirksen762
    @johant.dirksen762 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this video. I felt like I could appreciate the new episode much more because of it. I honestly feel very excited for the new series, which is in my opinion off to to a strong start

  • @GregPivo87
    @GregPivo87 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    That ending announcement that you’ll be doing livestreams and videos filled me with anticipation. I hope the show’s good, I did enjoy the book very much. But the analyses will be top, of that there’s no doubt

  • @oil3
    @oil3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Pure Nostalgia. I remember watching R+L=J a lifetime ago (pre-Uni/Masters/Kids). Here’s to another 8 years of content!

    • @TipsyBoy101
      @TipsyBoy101 ปีที่แล้ว

      how the fuck have u managed uni a masters and kids in 8 years

    • @daemontarg000
      @daemontarg000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At best 5 years the story is shorter here

    • @dr.vikyll7466
      @dr.vikyll7466 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dawn-blade Buddy? You doing alright? Also how is saying you got a masters degree and had kids gloating lmao?

    • @MajorMlgNoob
      @MajorMlgNoob ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daemontarg000 I mean yeah the Dance is shorter the book has more stories so they could just go into the regencies or go back to the Conquest and early successions
      Also I assume Winds and by proxy Part 2 of the Targ history will be done when they finish the Dance so there could be more drama in other parts of the families story

  • @floworcrash
    @floworcrash ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The videos you put together are absolutely perfect. Looking forward to your Hot D coverage.

  • @Omar_listenin
    @Omar_listenin ปีที่แล้ว

    listening to alt shift x discuss game of thrones (or prequels to Game of Thrones in this case) reminds me of another time in my life, glad to see he's back at it

  • @alicedeligny9240
    @alicedeligny9240 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Rhaenyra growing up with Alicent, being closer in age, will make the whole even more muddled and tragic. They'll be like sisters who fight each other, and to the death.

    • @herefortheshrimp1469
      @herefortheshrimp1469 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I’m shocked they made such a huge change that actually POSITIVELY contributes to the story! Like…there’s some really good writing going on again lol

    • @Brandonhayhew
      @Brandonhayhew ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Henry the 8th third wife was closer to his daughters age

    • @CommanderLongJohn
      @CommanderLongJohn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But that's *not* the case in the book.... 🤷 So why exactly frame it that way?

    • @alicedeligny9240
      @alicedeligny9240 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CommanderLongJohn to make their duality more interesting. And of course, bring out more drama. The Dance of Dragons has always been a family matter, family turning against family.
      It could also make things more interesting for their relation to Viserys, the king. They're the same age but one is the daughter and the other the wife. That likely doomed them.

    • @fairshareofdrownedsouls
      @fairshareofdrownedsouls ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope they just explore that depth rather than watering down the profundity by suggesting that it's men's fault for the divide which the writers would be tempted to do in this modern era.

  • @Elena-sh3fx
    @Elena-sh3fx ปีที่แล้ว +120

    the golden standard of this type of videos - beautifully done, flawlessly researched, well narrated.

  • @GeoWolf789
    @GeoWolf789 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome home brother its going to be an exclent few weeks, i am greadtful for all of your hard work.

  • @kylekent167
    @kylekent167 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved episode one, been a while since Ive been excited for anything Thrones related. Also, Matt Smith is an incredible casting choice, he plays Daemon so well.

  • @SHARKVADERS
    @SHARKVADERS ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Shifty is back!!!

  • @maciej3273
    @maciej3273 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I'm curious about Olivia Cooke's character, she's a great actress and Alicent is giving some Cersei and Margaery vibes... Great video, can't wait for another recaps! 😁

    • @PrincessLioness
      @PrincessLioness ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think she’s more comparable to Catelyn,

    • @spoons250
      @spoons250 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Margaery is cunning, Alicent is more docile. Like above, catelyns a better comparison.. Or perhaps, what Catelyn would have been if she grew up going to court.

    • @jacob4920
      @jacob4920 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@spoons250 And didn't get married to a dude that suddenly brought home somebody else's baby boy, after being gone to war for a year. So not as bitter. lol

    • @mst3KGf
      @mst3KGf ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She's very much like Cersei, with her father Otto Hightower basically being a proto-Tywin. The difference is, Alicent has more sympathetic qualities than Cersei does and has some self-reflection and awareness of her own faults that Cersei never had.

    • @joeparrigen4982
      @joeparrigen4982 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She was great in "Thoroughbreds"

  • @keving2706
    @keving2706 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    So much for no spoilers! Thanks for the Laena/Vhagar connection! Yes, it's obviously in the books, but I had forgotten that until you mentioned it! Something to look forward to!

    • @HOTD108_
      @HOTD108_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Still not a spoiler.

  • @natalyali2010
    @natalyali2010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alt Shift X, THANK YOU SO MUCH ! Even though I enjoyed the 1st ep, I look forward more to your breakdowns !!!!

  • @Kona_AJ
    @Kona_AJ ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I've been binging your twin AltSchwiftX's abridged series for this past week or so. Let's see if his nerd brother can measure up to the train-like efficiency of his videos.

    • @Kona_AJ
      @Kona_AJ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dunno. I didn't learn about the sword of Damocles or about Timbuktu so... 6/10, good effort.

  • @femkev.5245
    @femkev.5245 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Something that a lot of people don’t mention is that HOT D is, just like GOT, based on real English history. Where GOT was based on the War of the Roses, HOT D is based on the English civil war between Stephen and Matilda, where a king’s daughter and his nephew battle over who gets to inherit the throne.

  • @rowanirish
    @rowanirish ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Glad to see you back enthusiastic and passionate after that travesty that was Season 8. I look forward to your future videos.

  • @Silentbob1494
    @Silentbob1494 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was a really solid video, I appreciate you laying out all the history and lore in an easy to understand, neat, way.

  • @SoranotRoxas
    @SoranotRoxas ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Dude!! I can't wait for the videos you're going to drop on this series. I missed you covering all this lore. It's nice to see someone else who knows the books

  • @lensluiz8357
    @lensluiz8357 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    13:52 Small note, Jaehaerys did have an older son than Aemon, Aegon, but he died shortly after birth. So Aemon was actually the 2nd son.

    • @arisnikou04
      @arisnikou04 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jaehaerys also had another child after Aegon and before Aemon, a little girl named Daenerys, but if I recall correctly she sadly died at 6 years of age due to an illness or smth

    • @xdaisyfallsx1678
      @xdaisyfallsx1678 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@arisnikou04can we address there are too many mf’s with the same damn name? It’s really confusing, especially if you don’t refer to outside material to differentiate people.

    • @arisnikou04
      @arisnikou04 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@xdaisyfallsx1678 it shouldn't be surprising. We are talking about a 300year history of an entire dynasty, of course the names are getting repeated

  • @darksinay95
    @darksinay95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot for all the informations and great presentation i love all your vidéo ! such a passionate work

  • @JD..........
    @JD.......... ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, 4 years ago was my last alt shift x video. Back for this.

  • @liamkampff1
    @liamkampff1 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    As someone who hasn't read the books, and does want to go into this with surprise and lack of knowledge, yet is so fascinated by the history of this world and a bit lore-hungry.
    I SO appreciate the format of this video! Lots of information around the world of this show, without spoilers or unnecessarily detailed info. Really well balanced video! And I CANNOT wait for more Alt Shift X content on the show!
    (Also love how many Emma D'Arcy quotes were used in this, they've really aced their discussion of this show in interviews)

    • @MajorMlgNoob
      @MajorMlgNoob ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The story is extremely tragic (as is Game of Thrones tho tbf)
      So if they do a great job at characterizing everyone a lot of hearts will break lol

  • @DeixaIssoPraLa
    @DeixaIssoPraLa ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was so excited when I found this video. It reminds me of the old recap/background/theory videos back in the day, when I waited for GoT episodes with such excitement 🥲

  • @Nai-qk4vp
    @Nai-qk4vp ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like that the video indicates where the interviews and quotes by the actors are. Well cited, though it would be even better if there were links to all the articles and interviews in the description. But overall an excellent video and introduction to someone who never read the novels.

  • @prestonvanhorn6248
    @prestonvanhorn6248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m very excited. Stories about the times when the dragons were flying around are so cool 🐉

  • @XVlTrey
    @XVlTrey ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Timing is everything. Great post. You don’t know how many hours I spent going through all your previous videos putting together pieces of the Targaryen family tree. it’s all there in all your previous videos, but this is okay too.

  • @CraigKostelecky
    @CraigKostelecky ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes! I was hoping you'd do one of these before the series starts. I have read the relevant chapters of Fire and Blood, but your summaries always summarize everything so nicely.

  • @RRR_17
    @RRR_17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked, subscribed (on 2 accounts), commented (as you see) shared in social media. Pure respect for your work, Master!

  • @TheHi_King
    @TheHi_King ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wasn't even going to watch this series but I always loved your GOT deep dive videos so now I have to check this out.

  • @KarlKarsnark
    @KarlKarsnark ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Huzzah I was hoping Schwifty would hop on the HOTD with the rest of us. Hope to see you in the streams. Seems like everybody is doing one :) Cheers!

    • @davidrosas2127
      @davidrosas2127 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is Shift not Shwift. Verrrry different people

  • @jds6014
    @jds6014 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man I have watched several videos to get ready and yours was the only one that helped! Glad your back. Hope you do weekly episodes like last time.

  • @joshuabenton3785
    @joshuabenton3785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    again I am so truly floored by the level of analysis you provide.
    also the meme-ing on seasons 6-8 was great. perfect even. unlike those seasons.

  • @elusory3735
    @elusory3735 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I think the dragon metaphor is also used in the original series, seeing how Daenerys grows more dangerous as she takes more control of her dragons and how her advisors tell her to "be a dragon" in the last season. Dragons really seem to be the cause for doom in this universe.

  • @kulwinderkuls8560
    @kulwinderkuls8560 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank god he is back, with his amazing voice. I was desperately waiting for this. The show would be incomplete without Alt Shift X.

  • @Kryonyde
    @Kryonyde ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was finally the video where upon tuning in I realized you had long since earned a subscription. Love your content and really enjoyed watching through your whole back-catalogue.

  • @badwolfpadawan
    @badwolfpadawan ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg so glad you're back!!! Can't wait for your weekly breakdowns!!

  • @clairep5130
    @clairep5130 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just great video, thank you so much. Can't wait for more videos as the show goes on, I'll wait for it just as much as I'll wait for the episodes of hot d. Please keep going your work is amaizing

  • @shannontucker3250
    @shannontucker3250 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I must say, my husband and I are so happy to hear your voice again. you have always done such an amazing job explaining these characters. Missed ya bro. Can't wait for more videos. thank you.

  • @oletramekaf5603
    @oletramekaf5603 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
    I'm as hyped to watch the new series as I am to watch the videos here.
    Thank you, Alt X!!!

  • @claudiar8240
    @claudiar8240 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to hear your voice again and watch your videos. I didn't even watch your last videos regarding GOT season 8 because it just hurt too much. But after watching episode 1 of HotD and watching this video, I am all in!! I hope u are too because I can't wait for u to break down each episode.

  • @sacredxgeometry
    @sacredxgeometry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey bro, glad to see you're doing stuff again. I could listen to you talk about anything. HAHA! Cheers and love xx

  • @sexybarracuda
    @sexybarracuda ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Excellent video as always. Cannot wait for your weekly analyses of the show! :)

    • @Darkness-ie2yl
      @Darkness-ie2yl ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't deny that the writing got lazy. But lord I'm so sick of hearing about it.

  • @smoker-ku1er
    @smoker-ku1er ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you guys are back with your analysis and reviews, will be here for all of them.

  • @zippersocks
    @zippersocks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve read all the books. You always give the perfect touch ups and recaps.

  • @Veritas1234
    @Veritas1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So freaking awesome to hear your voice again dude!

  • @drewperk
    @drewperk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was just watching some of your older videos in search of the Dance of the Dragons backstory. Sooo pleased to know you’ll be covering HOTD!

  • @RVGG64
    @RVGG64 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As always, thank you for the in-depth and well presented content.

  • @Medibeans
    @Medibeans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate how you showed the freeze frames of the new dragons instead of the full scenes! :)

  • @myshelby2733
    @myshelby2733 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed your voice! Thank you ❤

  • @markotts
    @markotts ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Mate, your attention to detail in your sources is fantastic. Looking at each detail from the available information and piecing it all together must be a mammoth effort. You pull it off perfectly 👌👌👌

  • @kdjslvgds
    @kdjslvgds ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this definitely got me more hyped for the show, i wasn't sure i was going to watch
    (i never did finish watching game of thrones, i just watched altshiftx's videos for them.)

  • @aynrandish9106
    @aynrandish9106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea to explain the premise. Thanks.

  • @stalker-anoniem3515
    @stalker-anoniem3515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good explanation. I'm sharing this on my Facebook and subscribing to your channel.

  • @UOweMe
    @UOweMe ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so excited to watch Alt Shift X summaries after each episode! Just like old times

  • @ninib9439
    @ninib9439 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Missed these videos. So glad to have you back on a a more frequent basis.

  • @rime4life
    @rime4life ปีที่แล้ว

    i just found this channel and i'm amazed, your making me lose the series more thank you

  • @jshudo44
    @jshudo44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff, thanks for catching me up to speed. Definitely subscribing.

  • @Longshanks1690
    @Longshanks1690 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I’m not asking for the best show ever, I’m just asking for one that doesn’t suck donkey balls. My standards have been dramatically lowerred by media the last few years yet they somehow still keep disappointing.
    Can you do that for me, HBO?

    • @Greggah
      @Greggah ปีที่แล้ว

      It already sucks balls. How the hell would the same bloodline end up with one people being completely caucasian and the other african?
      GoT follows the same rules as the world in the 800-1000s, you just wouldnt see that type of anomaly.
      GoT sucked way before the leftist politics start seeping in, but this show is doomed from the start.

    • @Lukazure
      @Lukazure ปีที่แล้ว +5

      would be nice wouldn't it!

    • @slinkbradshaw8674
      @slinkbradshaw8674 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CriticalMach welp I guess just stay in your cave until the "woke" people go away

    • @DirkStruan
      @DirkStruan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, I don't think they can

    • @danyf.1442
      @danyf.1442 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same. This has potential for awesomeness, or could be e total disaster. Honestly i'll settle for something not completely dumb and disappointing, trying to keep expectations low here😬

  • @Swampy24945
    @Swampy24945 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always love seeing your videos pop up on my feed, man, even if I've never read the book/seen the show you're talking about. Keep up the amazing work in all your videos!

  • @TrickiVicBB71
    @TrickiVicBB71 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have not watched your channel since the end of S8. I am excited for your analysis

  • @hafizkanji123
    @hafizkanji123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your content is top quality!
    I know theres 2000+ comments, but in case this comment encourages you, please continue making this content bro! It really helps me enjoy the series more!

  • @dru7151
    @dru7151 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice video! Didn't know your channel yet but this summary in preparation for the new series is really neat. It has made me look forward to start watching episode 1.

  • @AbbyTheMusical
    @AbbyTheMusical ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So excited your doing these videos for this show! Watching your videos for GoT was more fun than watching the show half the time. Thanks!

  • @ikeownscharizards
    @ikeownscharizards ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m excited for these weekly recap videos again. It’s been too long!

  • @C1ouDN1n3
    @C1ouDN1n3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We’re bacccck! More like you’re baaack! Anyone else here who used this channels older vids as a refresher ?!

  • @Hem_and_Haw
    @Hem_and_Haw ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Glidus and schwify’s hilarious rapport feels so natural and friendly compared to almost every podcast. Please do more collaborative streams

    • @michal22011
      @michal22011 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check radio westeros?

    • @doantranvan1844
      @doantranvan1844 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok

    • @madprophetus
      @madprophetus ปีที่แล้ว

      This comment is a bot post. Check the comment two down: th-cam.com/channels/D1TDhPtwlW6wDDV5aywbfQ.html. Is this channel buying comments?

  • @charrose4752
    @charrose4752 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ahhh this is so class and so nostalgic!! Can’t wait to watch your weekly analysis again 😆

  • @spaaaaace8952
    @spaaaaace8952 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not sure if I'll watch the show, but your videos sure are worth it.

  • @E.T.whisperer
    @E.T.whisperer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed your podcast. It's how I found cm kosamine. I had him on my podcast because of it. Thank you for all you do.

  • @ickbrr2982
    @ickbrr2982 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the video and I'm so excited for the future ones as well as streams. Great work!