I'm not Team Green or Team Black, but any woman who "requests" another women who has just given birth to get up and present her baby to her is cruel and manipulative.

I loved that Vhagar hesitated to follow Laena's order. It's one of the few times we've witnessed an emotional intelligence from a dragon thus far and I love it!

I like how they showed the young boys oblivious to the family's quarrels. The ones you'd think are against each other get on quite well, but their families have to remind them they should not be so friendly.

I like how Helaena casually drops the line: "He must close one eye first". What a wonderful bit of foreshadowing.

Like the look of Vhagar they have; not only is she absolutely massive, she looks old and, well, gnarled. She shows how dragons in this world keep growing until they get so big that physics can't maintain them and then they die.

Every woman felt it deep when Alicent commanded the newborn child be brought to her immediately.

I love how Aegon is actually a really chill dude and the relationship he has with his nephews. They're just kids and the parents are the ones who ruin everything, just shows how hatred is thought

I love how they designed Vhagar. Not what I expected her to look like but it works. She is so old and haggard but still mighty. She looks like a sea monster more than a dragon.

Alicent getting frustrated that her husband can’t see Rhaenyra’s children are bastards is a bit comical to me😂😂💚💚

Milly and Emily captured the youthfulness of Rhaenyra and Alicent and aptly showed the loss of innocence, while Emma and Olivia have perfectly displayed the adult side of the characters.

I love how in the earlier part of the episode they showed how even if the dragon isn’t completely bonded and under the control of the rider, it will always follow the command of dracarys in one go. Vhagar hesitating and refusing to follow the command initially shows how much Vhagar was emotionally bonded with Laena and the intensity of the bond between a rider and their dragon. Great writing.

The actress who played adult Lady Laena is stunningly beautiful

It's really sad because you can see Allicent helping create the situation she fears. She is conniving and treating Rhaenerya like shit, ensuring enmity between them. If she tried to make peace instead of dwelling on childhood drama it could help avoid war. She's so caught up in her own mania. She's putting her children in more danger by acting so hostile. It seems she cares more about propriety than her own family.

You can see Laena’s death really shook daemon. I think he really understood laena is a perfect woman for him. Fierce, loyal and constantly lifting him up cuz i really see daemon having self esteem issues in this episode. Her death was so emotional.

kinda wished they showed more of the development of rhaenyra’s relationship with ser harwin

Emma & Olivia are absolutely fabulous. Emma even smirks and has the same mannerisms as Milly.

This was an amazing episode. And my heart is breaking about Harwin, and especially Laena. I sooo wish we'd had more time with them both. I wanted to see/hear about how Laena came to be Vhagar's rider; and see more of her relationships with both Rhaenyra & Daemon. But that last scene with her & Vhagar...the most powerful in the series. It was a cathartic contrast to the first episode, with Aemma’s life decided for her by men. Laena went out on her terms, with her she-dragon. And Vhagar’s reluctance to follow her command (the closed captions called her noises “wailing) thoroughly gutted me. It’s hours later and I still feel bummed. 😭

Fans: "Wow Adult Leana is hot!" Writers: "Well actually she can be hotter" RIP

I love how they contrasted Viserys and Daemon so much even with their birthing wives... there are so much layers

Even though he goaded him into it, most satisfying part of the episode was watching Criston get his face used as a punching bag by Harwin 😅

Protect Olivia Cook at all costs, any scene with Alicent is so filled with repression so close to explode I need moreeee, rhaenyra continues to be a multilayered mess and I love it

The actress who played Laena is so gorgeous

I was left literally wanting more and MORE. The acting was perfect.

Alicent, echoing his father, passing on that generational trauma to her son, gave me a multitude of sadness.😪

It is sad to see Daemon in this calm, not manipulative mood..He is born to make the chaos and to rule it. Can’t wait to see him in action in upcoming series. Matt Smith is so good in acting the Daemon. He’s surely the most charismatic actors in GOT universe.

Laena went out like a G 😭. Nothing against the guys, but the ladies were incredible and on fire (RIP LAENA 😭)

The time jump was so seamless and transitioned very well, the actresses Emma D'Arcy and Oliva Cooke were brilliant. The showrunners have done an incredible job so far.

Alicent…Keep trying, maybe one day one will look like you🤣🤣

"When Viserys names her heir, that comes with an understanding that she'll have to change . But that piece of information is never received." Thank you Emma D'arcy for saying so eloquently that Rhaenyra doesn't give a fuck. 😅

My girl Rhaenyra lost her Cousin, Sister-in-law and Step aunt in one episode

I was interested in Helaena's unusual personality, sounds like she inherited something from her father as well.

I was so yearning for seeing Daemon's love for Leana. Him grieving for her, crying for her. They didn't even show him shedding a tear. In the books he did all he could to save her, flying maesters on his dragon, carried her body inside, sat vigil on her for days. But here he's almost cold with her. You can't live 8 10 years with her, fly around, have two children, and not love them

Thanks for the breakdown. That was intense, especially Leana. I didn’t see THAT coming. Both Emma and Olivia were fantastic. I never read any of the books and the series is not meant to follow it exactly. Martin is behind the scenes so I’m sure these changes are approved by him

i love to see the children fooling around and teasing each other. but they see each other as friends and family. it is only through the wills of the parents that they become enemies.

I'll tell my kids this was S2 E01

10 years had past and criston cole still bitter lmao

This episode truly set the rhythm of the show .

This was a really sad but also REALLY GOOD episode, Vhagar's look is just on point, how an ancient massive Wyvern should look. I personally liked the change on SPOILERS.................. the death of Laena, you could see that even grandma Vhagar was hesitating to do it. Also since Larys was introduced I was waiting to see how he got developed (i know how he's like in the books so was waiting to see what's up in the show) and maaaaaaaaan it didn't disappoint, can already see he's just going to get better and better. Also also, someone give Alicunt a chill pill 😂 so stupid.

A couple of things I want them to explain is why they made Daemon out to be ignoring one of his kids because she isn’t a dragon rider when they established in show and the books that his family means everything to him, why they deleted the scenes of Daemon comforting and talking to his daughter after Laena death, why Harwin was banish but Cole who for no reason attacked and killed a guest of the king at a wedding celebration has nothing happened to him. Changing Laena death for me isn’t as bad as some of the other changes I disagree with but I think it was pointless as her death in the books has exactly the same emotional weight if not more than the show. The scene of Daemon probably crying like he does in this ep carrying her lifeless body down the stairs would have been poignant and further characterise not only Daemon but his relationship with her as been loving both ways.

Now this is what I'm talking about. Finally feels like A Game of Thrones. What a episode

Everytime Daenarys would say: "Dracarys", the moment was intense and memorable, now they scream dracarys left and right on all episodes.

One of the sad moment of this episode is when Viserys kissed his wedding ring to Aemma

I’m loving the characters after the time jump so much

I love how Daemon was given the same choice regarding Laena as Viserys was Aemma and he refused to make the choice because he valued her. For all the shitty crap Daemon has done, I will say he values the women in his life ironically more than his brother does.

belive me lary strong actor nailed it. twisted wicked , all the hate that he hides in his heart and without a frown. damn that’s just amazing

Vhagar looks so cool

I love Emma as Rhaenyra, they're such a good actor. Also Olivia Cooke, Nanna Blondell, John Macmillan & Ty Tennant were sooo good too! But I love to see a fellow Non-Binary person in a main role in such a show.

Omg emmas voice thou,such a powerful yet therapeutic someway ,loved it

Alicent, Criston and larys are vile. They question rhaenyra's honour yet they have none. Why doesn't Criston admit that he broke his oath? Alicent speaks of decency but cole has none and is a coward. This whole episode was heartbreaking.

WHAT AN EPISDOE! HANDS DOWN THE BEST SO FAR

Outside of episode 5 last week. Everything I've seen this season has been a classic and has been well written. This was a solid episode.

The back and forth between older Rhynaera and Alicient is magnificent. Also it is so obvious to see where Alicients anger grows from, it just seems like EVERYTHING works in Rhynaera's favor even when it shouldn't and Viscerys playing dumb isn't helping.

Episode 6 - A new beginning into adulthood it will take time to get used to the adjustments with new characters. This was still well written and directed and I can’t wait until next Sunday!!

I love that it took four kings guard to restrain Harwin! I can't wait for Criston to finally get what's coming to him!

The acting is so spot on! Emma showcased a not morally virtuous yet still loved and loving heir while the Olivia version of Alicent just dives into that harsh evil character filled with bitterness and hate, all the while lacking the resolve to own up to the Larys murder (abid it wasn't her intention but imagine if she just acts as if that is her plan and deals with Larys later). The contrast between birth scenes, how not only have Aemma was powerless and Laena choose her own death; but the fact that Alicent was helpless and tied down with the child in earlier episodes, yet here we see a more mature Rhaenyra walks, schemes, collects intel, and makes strategic moves right after and not "shy away" due to medical complications is really the thing that I think sets this Rhaenyra apart.

I was kinda hoping they would explore how the relationship between Rhaenyra and Ser Harwin developed. Afterall, them having 3 children together is a huge plot point right? I just didn't feel THAT devastated for Ser Harwin's death as we barely explored his character. I was more sad about Lyonel, he really was a good hand for Viserys. And ofcourse, Laena... 😭

I have no idea what's going to happen and I love it

3:36 sounds exactly like Dumb and Dumber explaining writing decisions

I love that the boys are respectively wearing green and red/black

"Daemon is faced with the same decision that Viserys was in the pilot, and Daemon made a joke of it." Can somebody explain how he made a joke of it? It looked to me like he refused to order the death of his wife to save the child. She chose to go out on her own terms.

Something about Aegon patting his newphew on the back was wholesome. Aegon genuinely likes his newphews.

Amazing episode!!! Can't wait for next week already!

So Ser Criston straight up turns Leanors' lover's face into hamburger and he walks free without punishment?

Viserys be like “my grandson and my daughter! What a great marriage idea” 😂

Larys is like the serpent of eden, the magic mirror poisoning the queen

The recast is amazing and Larys oh boy , my maaan

Emma, you are absolutely brilliant

I so much loved Harwin for how he loved and is caring for his children . He was looking SO proud after seeing his newborn. His death made me cry :( Really wish we could have seen more of him - yes, i don´t care if it´s relevant for the story xD- . Laenor you just can love him, so supportive, he even gave harwin the time with his son

Why is Sir Criston still alive after killing a guest like that, and with Rhaenyra's secret, he should at least be in prison.

I don't know but i kinda like Daemon😂

Viserys is not “willfully blind,” he clearly knows the truth and just doesn’t want to acknowledge it because it means instability and most likely, civil war.

Criston didn‘t age at all, great skincare!

I dont see why the king should even listen to Alicent. He can just as easily overrule her. The betrothal isnt her decision

When I saw Aegon standing in the window complimenting himself with the ringing of the bells, old memories came to mind. Ah! The bells of the country !!!

Spectacular episode

The battle for the throne has just begun.Queen Alicent true intention is becoming clear.

I think the hibiscus flower that Larys plucked from the bouquet after he said that Alicent should reward her is from the foreign plant in the God's woods. Such a subtle call back to that scene. I don't know it it actually implies flower as to Alicent's flower/body or a way to signal that Larys will help Alicent bloom as a "foreigner" in the keep.

This was the best episode so far, keep it up and this will be the greatest show of all time.

3:39 "and I just felt like Laena doesn't go that way" giving me DnD vibes

Pretty good episode

All would've been fine is Heleana married Jahaerys🙄 But Alicent wanted to continue fighting, and for what? We all know how it's going to end

Gotta say, was not a huge fan of the pacing of this episode. Felt like 2 episodes compressed into a one. Not to mention the new characters didn't get a chance to breathe. As a result, I felt nothing during the deaths. It would have been nice to see some interaction between Larrys and his father and the dynamic there to know where he was coming from. Also, the events of last episode were completely unexplained, asking us to fill in the blanks for the logical inconsistencies.

Emma and Olivia really played their roles well, you can see they've matured and now knows exactly how to handle the politics. That move with Rhaenyra offering her son for Alicent's daughter to marry is pretty amazing offer. It's no wonder Alicent married her daughter off to Aegon to keep her children at the Green side (and who would want her child to marry a bastard). Can't wait for Aeamon's development, I loved him in the books and I already seeing his obsession building! Well done to the directors, to the new cast and to the rest of the team. Can't wait for episode 7 🙌

I love both actresses, but my God Olivia Cook is unbelievable.. Every scene with her is memorable.. What an amazing episode too. I'm loving this series so much.

I blame Otto for all of this , Alicent could of married anyone else & still had her best friend , & b4 he left after getting fired he set her on a war path against Rhae ANDD he’s coming back !! “Chaos is a latter”

The scene in the yard reminded me of the scene from A Game of Thrones where Robb and Joffrey sparred. It wasn't in the show, but I feel like we got a bit of it here. All round this felt very early GOT, complete with the kids getting split up at the end and saying goodbye to loved ones (unknowingly forever).

Thanks. Another episode that was 🔥🔥🔥

Another awesome episode.

The show is doing a great job of making me more sympathetic to team green. I was team black all the way before hand just from the books. Great show.

All that I went through was worth it….all the beautiful & wonderful art that’s been created within the music, fashion & entertainment is the reward…you don’t know this is but I was emotional 🥲 you are phenomenal….life is great…beautiful…wonderful even now

GREAT VID 😍❤

Loving the Rhaenyra and Daemon parallels, they truly are established as two sides of a silver coin. But to think Rhaenyra offered her child's hand in marriage really tells that if she hadn't been shunned away and right towards Daemon she could have been tamed, but alas let's see them encourage each other to set the world on fire

I hate that we don’t see consequences for Criston Cole killing Joffrey in the last episode

What AN EPISODE HOLY SHITTTT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Maaan that Vhagar and Laena scene 😢

so we're not gonna address how the hell after the wedding alicent got criston out of getting the same type of punishment as was dealt to harwin?

I can't belive nobody has said the show keeps getting better and better.. shocking !!

Kudos to the casting man, I look forward to seeing the games unravel

I'm just here waiting for the Witch of Harrenhal to show up and take over the castle. I wouldn't be surprised if she also had a hand in Lyonel's death. He died by a mysterious fire and this woman is said to see things in fire.

“Decency must prevail” Proceeds to manipulate his son to be violent and snatch birthright from rhaenyra