Viserys was Team Black! | House of the Dragon Episode 8 Lord of the Tides Breakdown

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Hello My Sweet Summer Children Im back with the juice to get you thru the long night! Episode 8 of House of the Dragon was titled Lord of the Tides and We got alot to chat about, Cuz seriously Viserys Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen had me crying up in here! Also Can we talk about how Aemond is a knock off Daemon. In this video I will breakdown Episode 8 of House of the Dragon! In this episode I will review and explain House of the Dragon Episode 8. Lets look into House Targaryen at their peak! The reign of House Targaryen begins: House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.Paddy Considine (HBO’s The Third Day and The Outsider), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint (It’s a Sin, Doctor Who), Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans to star. Additional cast members include Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn. See the cast and who they will play here.Martin and Ryan Condal serve as co-creators on the series. Miguel Sapochnik and Condal are showrunners, and the pair also serve as executive producers along with Martin, Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis and Ron Schmidt. Clare Kilner and Geeta Vasant Patel also direct the series. Greg Yaitanes is director and co-executive producer. Game of Thrones and Westworld composer Ramin Djawadi scored the series.
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@fersuvious Жыл бұрын

When Viserys looks up to see who’s helping him and he sees his brother 😭 The look on his face. 😭

@eoinm5758 Жыл бұрын

Seemed so real life to me my grandad and his younger brother when my grandad was about to die his brother was the only person he'd listen to this reminds me of that

@serdavezilla6494 Жыл бұрын

King V showed up and showed out in his final hours. A true Dragon, and Daemon got to be His Strong Right Hand like he always wanted, and if only for a moment. Long Live King Viserys Targeryan👑🐲🗡️

@xavimcduell Жыл бұрын

I loved that scene!!

@Quidi842 Жыл бұрын

I screamed soooooooo loudly when I saw him crypt walking(not the Cali one) through those doors!!!!!!!! I was like "You betta King V!!!"

@newbudget4343 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! well said. That scene showed that Daemons place was always at Viserys side.

@Ittheyzezermeowpurr Жыл бұрын

Love your comment

@thelasthero3677 Жыл бұрын

He deserves an Emmy

@kendraraffington4947 Жыл бұрын

Y'all, how about after the VERY last scene, the screen went dark, and you thought the credits were about to roll, but instead you heard his LAST breath say "My Love", talking to Aemma. My GOD, this was a damn near perfect episode all around.

@TrumanStalls18 Жыл бұрын

It was. I’ve watched it 3 times now

@thisguy8106 Жыл бұрын

Apparently, that line was improvised.

@sherelleravello Жыл бұрын

I thought he said “No More” 😅

@bethmcgee9176 Жыл бұрын

IMO Better than GOT .❤

@Deltadivaix Жыл бұрын

WTF!!!!I TOTALLY MISSED THIS!

@TrevanDotCom Жыл бұрын

Crying is super super rare for me, but when Viserys made the speech at dinner saying that he was speaking to them as a father, husband, grandsire, it moved me. People called Viserys weak and easily manipulated, but even Daemon at the end realized that all he was trying to do was to keep the peace within his own family. Not as a king, but as a father, brother, husband, grandsire. Daemon reaching down and picking up the crown and putting it on his brothers head was also moving. This episode was art. Paddy deserves an Emmy, 100%!

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of which, I’m exceedingly disappointed by the show-runner’s propensity to rewrite and skew certain characters, King Viserys primarily. He was not a weak king, nor was there anything less than relative peace and prosperity under him. Then there’s the desire to gross us out as much as possible with his appearance as he ages: Leprosy(or whatever the hell that is affecting his skin). Jaeherys(sp?) was significantly older than he by their respective deaths, yet King Jaeherys looked very good in his old age. Viserys had problems with obesity and ‘Rheumatism’, but not much else. I’m thoroughly confused as to how they think these gross displays of him help them tell the story?? I’m extremely put off by it!

@made-line7627 Жыл бұрын

@@m.williams4971 I'm not a cryer either, but the moment that hit me so deep in the feels was when Rhaenyra turned around in the throne room, and realised that the person who entered the room was actually Viserys.....almost cried.

@1rjona Жыл бұрын

@@m.williams4971 I like to think the showrunners wanted to show being king was affecting Viserys physically. That he was not some guy who got lucky to be chosen as King. Outwardly his reign seem peaceful but under the surface, he was actively trying to stop forces from tearing his kingdom apart. And he was successful at it till his death

@basedchimera5859 Жыл бұрын

@@1rjona yeah the disease was a metaphor for his family rotting

@jaylove5555 Жыл бұрын

The thing that made me feels so bad about King V is that he made so man concessions for this he cared for. He could have just been like "Your King commands!" and that would have been the end. I like the two characters Daemon and Rhenera but that both abused his kindness. No Rhenera was child, I get it. But she was 17 and still clowning. And still her father, the king, never came down hard on her until she shoved him over the edge. And the same is true with Daemon. They both exposed the king, their bother and father, to peril by their actions. Life is not fair and you can stay in your feelings. But they both constantly stayed in their feelings. It drove me crazy.

@thelasthero3677 Жыл бұрын

Paddy Considine deserves an Emmy, he had me in tears.

@pearltheboomkin1247 Жыл бұрын

Paddy gave us the greatest performance of a generation, something truly transcendental

@bouji_ Жыл бұрын

I thought his final crawl to the throne was the perfect encapsulation of his reign as king, weak and pathetic.

@ellesilverwolf4571 Жыл бұрын

@@bouji_ It took sooo much strength to get himself out of death bed with leprosy and just walk to that throne to protect Rhaenyra. I have thought him weak the whole season but in that one act he was not ... in that one act he showed that his strength was in the love of his family.

@bouji_ Жыл бұрын

@@ellesilverwolf4571 I don't know if I'd go that far. His two eldest children, whom he raised, are completely dysfunctional; and realistically, they should both be kept as far away as is physically possible from the iron throne.

@krismodrow3993 Жыл бұрын

Yes! My goodness! What a performance, he made me feel his pain. The whole episode was so emotional!

@martidodger7106 Жыл бұрын

The fact that the scene where Daemon helps his brother to the throne and puts Viserys' crown back on his head, was completely ad-libbed still blows my mind. That Paddy and Matt stayed in character to give us such an unscripted powerful scene is a testament to their prowess as actors. Give everyone an award on this show, everyone has been bringing their A-game to HOTD

@piaauman9020 Жыл бұрын

omg was it ad libbed?! that makes it even lovelier

@RedRoseSeptember22 Жыл бұрын

Yes ♥

@RedRoseSeptember22 Жыл бұрын

@@piaauman9020 Yeah I was shocked to learn that too lol.

@kalecrystal4054 Жыл бұрын

Wow I had NO idea it was adlibbed That is really beautiful work by those actors My god

@Winter-Alpha-Omega Жыл бұрын

@@piaauman9020 Ad-what?

@octbaby88 Жыл бұрын

"That boy is better than anything that comes out of Alicent's coochie" The way I screamed when you said that 🤣🤣🤣 This episode was so beautiful. The love that Daemon has for Viserys was evident in this episode and it's a shame that Otto was able to drive a wedge between them. Viserys should have made Daemon his Hand. None of the division within their family would occur if Daemon was Hand.

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

While I agree Otto’s disdain for Daemon didn’t help Daemon’s peaceful presence on the council and proximal to the king, one must recall Daemon’s own behavior earning him scorn from Viserys: The “Heir for a day” comment, Making (sexual)moves on Rhaenerys, proceeding with a war on the Stepstones unapproved by the king, taking a dragon egg for a potential bastard child, etc., etc. I can appreciate the love existing between the two, but Daemon is one of the relatives who makes it so much more difficult to love unconditionally. I wouldn’t put this all on Otto.

@reportmelolz Жыл бұрын

Game of Thrones has made me “emotional” before, of course. But usually it was in the way of grief and sadness. Daemon helping Viserys up the throne was the first time it made me emotional in a LOTR “You bow to no one” kind of way. Amazing scene.

@WatashiMachineFullCycle Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 100% same. I was so emotional - I takes a lot for a piece of media to make me physically cry (and that's not meant as a flex, I'm for sure emotionally stunted) and the moment Viserys started climbing that throne the waterworks just turned right the heck on

@kari8187 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing 😂 as soon as he placed the crown on his head.

@sherrimaldonado Жыл бұрын

Yessss, exactly ❤️

@CursedMarkMedia Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, this is up there with the greatest moments in LOTR and far eclipses other GoT moments.

@helenledwith7016 Жыл бұрын

The love between Viceryes and Daemon is so real. That walk to the throne had me in tears. Apparently the crown falling was an accident and Matt Smith just went with it. It was such a beautiful scene. Paddy Considine deserves all the Emmys for this scene. Then when you just take account of everything his character went through, it is all the more poignant. He wondered how he would be remembered and regretted not being tested in battle. He has battled death for 26 years. Viceryes grabbing the catspaw dager was also great Daemon swung the blade but I felt in that moment they were a tag team. Daemon was his hand. It also made me think of Sansa and Arya taking out Little Finger.

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

Paddy is truly a great actor! His range is outstanding. I hated his guts as the priest manipulating Tommy Shelby in The Peaky Blinders.

@lisaowen6103 Жыл бұрын

@@m.williams4971 Paddy was funny in the comedy Hot Fuzz.

@KhadijaMbowe Жыл бұрын

This episode was also directed so beautifully. It felt very different from the previous episodes and was so beautiful. This was the feel’s episode and I absolutely LOVED it. Love your reviews as always 💕

@GrayArea Жыл бұрын

Thank you❤

@lucky-belindaniko9732 Жыл бұрын

My two favorite creators ❤️🤗

@yun9slim401 Жыл бұрын

WHAT DID SEE MEAN BEWARE OF THE BEAST BENITH THE BOARD?

@BoojeeRedneck Жыл бұрын

@@yun9slim401 huh??

@claudiaheras6408 Жыл бұрын

@@yun9slim401 do you remember which scene it was when Helena say this? I’m also trying to figure out who the beast is. Maybe Larys? Rats under the board? What do you think?

@heck6330 Жыл бұрын

I cried so much this episode. This may be my favorite episode so far. Daemon helping Viserys to his throne, and putting his crown on….visery’s final happy moments with his family getting along…visery’s last words “my love” 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@RedRoseSeptember22 Жыл бұрын

Yep, he was talking about Aemma his first wife ♥so sad.

@deannmichele6466 Жыл бұрын

And knowing that he is the glue that's holding this realm together. All he wants Is all going to be torn apart. The additional of the delirious moment with Alicent. . . Giving her resolve to see her Aegon (ugh, discusting) on the throne. I tried real hard not to wake the family with my blubbering. So GOOd!!

@madyjules06 Жыл бұрын

the new york times just did an article about this episode -> it was an q & a with Paddy Considine he revealed that “my love” wasn’t in the script. this brilliant actor just felt it was right & he lifted his hand & said “my love” & as he said it he was envisioning Aemma. He added “I wasn’t sure if it would end up on the cutting floor” So grateful that they kept it in… give this man an Emmy ASAP !!!!

@carolcarter236 Жыл бұрын

I cried too when daemon helped his brother on to the throne 😢

@GrayArea Жыл бұрын

I think we were all crying

@juliegibson-2020 Жыл бұрын

I know I was...heartfelt sobs. Plus the added bonus of V telling Otto the serpent that HE would sit the Throne - fan-fucking-tastic!. 🙌 Aemond likes to think he's a bad ass, but he ain't seen bad ass until Daemon swung Dark Sister and cleanly beheaded Vaemond in one stroke. Thought he might need his brown pants... 🤣

@mortalkomment8028 Жыл бұрын

I can't cry. But all my bros cried for me when Daemon put up that crown for his beloved brother.

@lollypop2310 Жыл бұрын

I was ugly crying 😭

@chillwill8108 Жыл бұрын

All I keep saying during that scene was “ u see u needed ur brother by ur side”💯

@Feellikealady99 Жыл бұрын

Brrrap Ms Area. I cried too. When that door burst open...every fibre in Viserys body screaming in pain, no milk of the poppy, all so he could use his final moments to protect his beloved daughter. He KNOWS what is going to happen upon his death, and uses the dinner after to make his feelings known to all his family, hoping they will work together simply for the love of him. He still has that hope, because that is all he can do. Viserys did one of the most heroic things we have witnessed in either series. Daemon helping him turned tears into straight up SOBS.

@februaryschild0216 Жыл бұрын

Since Otto came back, Viserys got so much worse! He was looking much better after Otto left. Orwiles potices had him happy. 😢

@februaryschild0216 Жыл бұрын

Since Otto came back, Viserys got so much worse! He was looking much better after Otto left. Orwiles potices had him happy. 😢

@RedRoseSeptember22 Жыл бұрын

@@februaryschild0216 What are you talking about? He got worse each episode.

@made-line7627 Жыл бұрын

@@RedRoseSeptember22 Well, I think if Orwyle hadn't stepped in after the previous Grand Maester died, Viserys wouldn't have made it to the 10 year time jump ☠️

@The-Doctor6969 Жыл бұрын

@@made-line7627 no doubt, orwyle is an actual G

@kikiwest2001 Жыл бұрын

seeing Viserys like that reminded me of my father when he was fighting cancer. He was so frail so this episode had me so emotional

@valangcw Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Same situation

@Larissa-up7lu Жыл бұрын

Yeah at the end where he’s so emaciated it reminded me of my mom before she died. I’m not gonna watch this one again 😅

@Tinkerbe11 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I lost both my parents to cancer, and I was with both of them when they died and held their hands. This had me very emotional as well.

@clodragonthesecond9162 Жыл бұрын

Same my father died of cancer too, it was exactly the same

@BoojeeRedneck Жыл бұрын

I know! It reminded me of taking care of my dad who died of kidney and heart failure and dementia from Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. It was all I could do to keep from bawling my eyes out! Watching your strong father fade that way is just… ugh!!! 💔

@alinailie4281 Жыл бұрын

Daemon one of the most epic Targs ever to lived: up to 49, and n his own terms, died on his own terms, the terror and wonder of his age, left behind 4 children that survived and continued the Targaryen lineage…owner of Dark Sister and rider of Caraxes… Aemond is a badass but damn it ,Daemon is just LEGENDARY

@AETTEW Жыл бұрын

LEGEND 👏👏 That's the reason why I don't know if I could survive the following seasons knowing what is going to happen...

@lionizemusic1 Жыл бұрын

Daemon dies?!!!!!!!!

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

My opinion? Aemond is strictly a butt-hole while Daemon has some redeeming qualities(except killing his 1st wife).

@AmyElizabeth78 Жыл бұрын

@@lionizemusic1 😬

@joasbenjamin6804 Жыл бұрын

He died at the age of 50 Vyserys 52 . He’s 48 in that episode

@Kcrink1 Жыл бұрын

Viserys walking the Green Mile to the Iron Throne was magnificent! Daemon assisting his brother did make my eyes sweat a little bit. By his brother’s side is where Daemon has wanted to be the whole time. Seeing Viserys’ condition pained Daemon to see and it was portrayed all over his nonverbal acting.

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

Seeing Otto and Alicent’s ears fall back like submissive hyenas when Viserys showed up at the entrance of the throne room was priceless!

@moviegurl7420 Жыл бұрын

Yes. It delighted me to no end

@em34ev3r 2 ай бұрын

calm down, Targaryens were incestuous.

@aegontargaryen9322 Жыл бұрын

Paddy has been FANTASTIC ! Thank you Paddy for bringing Viserys to life for us . I hope you win every award going for your performance

@LaCheeserie Жыл бұрын

Love that you pointed out how Viserys made all those efforts during the day and it made no sense he would essentially undo them at that point in broken sentences she knows she did not completely understand. The dinner would have been the place to do that. Or at least telling Rhae along with the queen.

@robertxamseb5162 Жыл бұрын

Helena's prophetic abilities are really showing this episode. She was the first to dance, because the dance of the dragons has officially begun. Also she wears green and lucerys wears black when they dance.

@moviegurl7420 Жыл бұрын

Can we talk about how Baela sent that raven telling her father what’s up at driftmark😂baela plays no games she was like Daddy, Veamon over here tripping 😂

@yakiralovesall Жыл бұрын

Seriously lol. Daddy..Daffy... uncle on his ish again

@elizabethamuli9971 Жыл бұрын

King Viserys absolutely brought me to tears in this episode. He truly tried his best in the end but he could not control the consequences of his choices.

@piaauman9020 Жыл бұрын

anyone else coming on here multiple times this week to see if grey posted yet? i'm all worried about her

@charonmiller424 Жыл бұрын

🙋🏾‍♀️

@AnaTorres-dm1fp Жыл бұрын

Yup 😕

@DionneCherieCharlet Жыл бұрын

So worried.

@KierensWebofChaos Жыл бұрын

Honestly worried. I hope she’s ok

@RLeigh1976 Жыл бұрын

Girl, I stood up out of my chair when those doors opened and Viserys came walking through….I got the *good* chills ALL over and I felt every excruciating step he took! Hands down the best episode out of HOTD *and* GOT combined!

@miracleyoung7076 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! My daughter will not be on her knees beggin

@gijssterveld3481 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Winterfell = winterkill. Genius, Gray. And that scene at supper where Viserys says: "You, whom I all love so dearly" and Daemon looking up at him with this look on his face 'Really? Me, too?' > priceless. What a vulnerable moment for this younger brother. I thought that to be one of the best scenes of this episode.

@m.williams4971 Жыл бұрын

Love was never the issue between the two.

@fabyoulust1126 Жыл бұрын

“Aemon is the SHEIN version of Daemon!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 took me out.

@Chickclick Жыл бұрын

STANDING OVATION 👏👏👏 What a heartbreaking, emotional episode. Best one up there with The Red Wedding and Hardhome. My goosebumps got goosebumps when the doors opened and the King was there for his daughter. The walk, Daemon helping his brother and putting the crown on 😭😭😭😭. No, there is no comparison. Gold standard people. Phenomenal and yes, I was also speechless. RIP King Viscerys.

@RedRoseSeptember22 Жыл бұрын

*Viscerys

@David_Robert Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 How are you doing??

@pellaz83 Жыл бұрын

It was really touching the way Viserys kept repeating his brother's name when Daemon was standing by his bed. ❤

@nickthielemier3501 Жыл бұрын

This was the 1st episode that wrenched some emotion out of me like thrones used to. When Viserys makes his walk to the throne and Daemon comes to his side and puts the crown on his head I was in tears. Also, at the dinner when Viserys is looking around at his family like ok I can die now... I totally cried too

@kendraraffington4947 Жыл бұрын

Daemon is the TRUTH!! He'll stand back and watch how events play out. Keeping an eye and ear on everyone and everything going on. But he'll be DAMNED if he gonna let ANYONE talk shit about Rae or the kids or try to harm them. That head slice was both shocking and hilarious at the same time. I knew something was coming, but not that! Then in the dining hall, did you see how when they were all trying to leave, how he got in front of Rae and all the kids when Aemond tried to step up. Like Grey said, Aemond don't want none of that!! Aemond is a purse puppy compared to Daemon's Rottweiler.

@AmyElizabeth78 Жыл бұрын

Nicely said!

@moviegurl7420 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂@ purse puppy. Ammeon don’t want that smoke.

@ANIMEBEAST27 Жыл бұрын

Viserys's actor honestly needs an Oscar for that performance, the material was already sad but he really brought it home.

@EngelchenFilatoff Жыл бұрын

I cried hysterically when Daemon helped Viserys, I totally broke down. I love them SO MUCH. Daemon has always loved his brother. Long Live King Viserys Targeryan!!!!!

@wendya1580 Жыл бұрын

And to read it was ad-libbed? That the crown fell and Smith/Considine just stayed in character and FUCKING MADE THE SCENE!!! GRRMartin WISHES he could write as well as this cast is acting.

@EngelchenFilatoff Жыл бұрын

@@wendya1580 WHAT, YOU SERIOUS? Where did you find that info? OMG, mad respect!

@wendya1580 Жыл бұрын

@@EngelchenFilatoff I read it in the comments HERE for this vid! Grayarea's fans know good stuff.

@jocelynlincoln2330 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting on your recap! This episode was EVERYTHING! The way I jumped up when the KING walked in the room for his baby girl. THE BEST! And let's not forget Princess Rhaenys with the assist and telling that - hey, its going down with the Hightowers!

@moondevell Жыл бұрын

Grey Area I will never believe Alison "misunderstood" what Viserys said. She heard what she wanted to hear. He was not in his right mind and she knew it. She's running with that "misunderstanding" because it's convenient to what she wants and it can maybe hold Rhaenyra emotionally hostage of her love for her father. She's gonna tell everyone that was Viserys dying wish but it was obvious the message was not for her and she knows it.

@frankvandorp2059 Жыл бұрын

It's so tiresome how people desperately want to interpret anything Alicent does as negatively as possible, just because she is on the team you decided you're going to hate. As if there is good guys and bad guys in this, as if that's how GRRM writes any of his stories. If you leave your extreme bias aside for a moment and take into account what Alicent actually knew, it makes complete sense for her to interpret it this way. When Viserys starts talking about dreams and the "prince that was promised", Alicent would immediately have thought of what Viserys told her at the bonfire in episode three, how he had a dream that he would have a son bearing the conqueror's crown. That's Alicent's frame of reference here, and what Viserys says fits into that perfectly. At no point did he give any hint to Alicent that he thought she was Rhaenyra, he seemed to respond to and answer her questions. I'm glad they did it this way, the conflict is much more interesting if both sides genuinely believe they're doing the will of Viserys and they're in the right. If you want a simplistic story where the bad guys are cartoon characters who are just evil for the sake of being evil, there are hundreds of series for you to enjoy, but this is fortunately not one of them.

@aegontargaryenvii1832 Жыл бұрын

@@frankvandorp2059 Exactly. There are no good or bad characters, everyone does good and bad things but ultimately they do what’s best for their family.

@eds1942 Жыл бұрын

She’s choosing to believe that Viserys is talking about the “prophetic” dream that he told her about seeing his son sitting on the Iron Throne, uniting the Realm. And she’s grasping on to that despite everything as she believes this provides a way to keep her children safe. Its not really I’ll intent on her part. Just that she had the wrong context to go by and has been conditioned by her father to only see things related to the succession as being a matter over the lives of her children.

@frankvandorp2059 Жыл бұрын

@@eds1942 The whole "conditioning by her father" element is greatly exaggerated. She went against the wishes of her father for years on end by supporting Rhaenyra's claim and trying to help her find a good match. It was only after Rhaenyra lied to her and betrayed her trust that Alicent started to turn against her. And at that point, Otto was already fired and sent to Oldtown, so for the largest part of Alicent's life where she opposed Rhaenyra, Otto was not even present.

@thecircle2662 Жыл бұрын

@@frankvandorp2059 the last thing Otto said when he left was that the blacks will kill your kids. not hard to see why that may have stuck with her

@kimmiegurl8167 Жыл бұрын

The King taking his final walk to the throne chair to show up for his daughter was super emotional 😭. I also enjoyed that the King was able to enjoy a little piece of hope & happiness at the Dinner he arranged. My favorite episode thus far 👏🏽👏🏽

@arget_aiedail Жыл бұрын

I cheered so loud when the King came in. Daddy Viserys giving his all for his daughter just showed his absolute devotion. The tears were there and for once in Westeros they were due to love and a fierce proudness for the man.

@shannonpatch7233 Жыл бұрын

This episode!!! Omg I was in tears. It was just so beautiful. This love a man has for his daughter and for his family. When those doors opened and sick, hunched over Viserys is standing there I lost it. This is hands down one of my favorite episodes of both shows. So perfect and beautiful!

@g_wylde Жыл бұрын

This episode was INCREDIBLE! Viserys's final words to me seemed to hint at what's coming up in ASOIAF. He says to Alicent that he believes the prophecy of the PTWP and he believes RHAENYRA is the PTWP. Or at least he thinks she needs to be Queen for the prophecy to be fulfilled (which is true, the current Targaryens all descend from her line). But what if Viserys has seen a vision of a Targaryen Queen, bold and strong and fighting in the Long Night -- and he thinks it looks like Rhaenyra, so it must be her. After all, how likely are the Targaryens really to have another female ruler in the near future? It can only be Rhaenyra. BUT what if it's DANY? What if he saw Dany and thought it was Rhaenyra? This also reminds me of Viserys's other vision in EP1, where he dreamt of a son born with a crown on his head who would be the PTWP, and thought it was his son Baelon. And yet, the only Targaryen king we know to have been 'born with a crown on his head' (i.e. born already a king) is JON, who was born after his father, grandfather, and older brother (presumably) had died, thus making him next in line to be King. Hence the Kingsguards staying to protect Lyanna and unborn Jon instead of going into battle -- they were sworn to protect the king, and knew this unborn baby was about to become the next one. Jon is the PTWP in this vision of Viserys's, Dany is in the other. Which makes sense with the idea that there isn't only one PTWP.

@ahd200 Жыл бұрын

Damn that’s a good take

@MadeUpLikeADoll Жыл бұрын

King V has been extremely consistent in standing by his choice of heir. I mean over several years, the king has remain true to his decision, so I’m not understanding how Alicent took the king dribble in his sleep or delirium as a moment to select a new heir. I agree with you that Alicent is looking for a meaning to support her foul actions.

@MrExBearPoker Жыл бұрын

And The King in the end when he saw his 1st Wife, reaching out for her, "My Love!!" ❤️😭🐲

@amandaviola_ Жыл бұрын

Viserys had my eyes bawling, what a great king, father, brother, man, human 💛

@chrisvillanueva7198 Жыл бұрын

Aemond asking Daemon for an autograph is the best line I ever heard! Thank you for that! And thank you for mentioning everything you did because I wholeheartedly agree in everything you ever said.

@ash-dl8ff Жыл бұрын

This was the first episode in the whole GoT universe that made me emotional. Not in the grief way like how we all felt with the Red Wedding, but in the heart-breaking way.

@lila7663 Жыл бұрын

Initially I hated the final scene, but now that I think about it, it gives Alicent motivation to do what she does while not absolving her. Like, she's clearly being delusional in believing he wants her deadbeat son to be king, but she's convinced herself nonetheless.

@mortalkomment8028 Жыл бұрын

It was a masterpiece, indeed. Flawless victory for all the cast but Paddy was absolutely killing it in this episode. Unbelievable!

@BoojeeRedneck Жыл бұрын

That 💣 part where the crown fell off Viserys’ head and Deamon grabbed it and put it on V’s head wasn’t scripted. It was an accident and they just went with it. *that’s 🔥acting* ❤🖤

@realiteaparody9198 Жыл бұрын

You are a damn fool girl😂😂 I Love the way you effortlessly drag Alicent every 👏🏾time👏🏾. Keep up the amazing work! ♥️♥️♥️

@TeamDaemon1980 Жыл бұрын

*MATT* *SMITH* *HAS* *"IT"* I know SeanTankTop, Jody's Corner, and Akasan have always been skeptics of this Daemon character but there is a reason why he is GRRM's favorite Targaryen and he's written a lot of them. Years before HOT D was aired, I would read how popular Daemon was among book readers. Came from both genders. A lot of females read this stuff and aren't into Twilight and Harry Potter or at least not anymore for some. I'd read how Daemon was such a BADASS Targaryen and how they couldn't wait to see him in TV form. Matt Smith crushed this role the moment we first see him in Ep 1. Daemon pulls the most gravity in EVERY scene. It's like even if he's leaning in the background, you want to know what he's doing? What's he thinking? How he's reacting? If he doesn't appear for 30 minutes into the episode, you start to ask, Where's Daemon? Where's Daemon? This is pure charisma, people. Listen, I thought Ewan Mitchell would steal scenes in this episode but I didn't see it at all. Aemond looks cool but it's not the level of charisma that Daemon carries. Matt Smith still pulls the most eyes and ears to him. We all hang onto his every word and Daemon is a man of very few words. But when he says something, it can hit you as hard and as fast as Dark Sister did through Vaemond's neck. Daemon is THE ONE. This is why in every comment section, guys and gals will say, I love Daemon! I love Matt Smith! I will defend all of Daemon's crimes! It's insanity. But he's a character who hasn't let me down. Without Daemon, I'm not sure I would continue to watch this show. GRRM and the book readers were right all along. We are starting to get it. Daemon truly is the main reason to watch. The GOAT. "He can keep his tongue." Can see the tongue attached to the neck while Daemon wipes off Dark Sister and then directly looks at Aemond. You can even see Aemond flinch the moment Daemon played Fruit Ninja with Vaemond's head. I know not everyone likes Daemon and that's fine. People want to be contrarian or like the boy scouts. And Daemon is written as a grey character so he's going to be divisive. But even the haters have to admit Daemon still pulls the most attention over any other character in this show. He has "IT". He has je ne sais quo.

@nicoles1633 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! I love every scene he's in.

@AETTEW Жыл бұрын

"without Daemon I'm not sure I would continue to watch this show" - definitely no... Coz I probably would not make it out alive either 🥲🥲🥲🥲

@stalepotatoes Жыл бұрын

You are right Daemon is one reason why i love this show.His scenes on every episode really knock me off. I love this guy.

@msjuicycouture22 Жыл бұрын

You the 🐐

@dimsumchu2954 Жыл бұрын

You have THE best breakdowns! I wait for them eagerly every week! It’s so informative and you’re so hilarious!

@Reonnaisme Жыл бұрын

you're the best!! No other breakdowns matter!!😄

@Quidi842 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@GrayArea Жыл бұрын

Thank you🎉❤❤❤

@Quidi842 Жыл бұрын

@@GrayArea no thank you!!!!

@NB-bs6zl Жыл бұрын

When Daemon helped Viserys I was crying and looking at my dad like... I'm not crying you're crying...but Daemon recognized himself in Aemond.

@shkluck8581 Жыл бұрын

I agree that Daemon sees himself in Aemond. They both respect each other's gangster.

@batgurrl Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown. Daemon assisting His brother The King getting to the Iron Throne and then Viserys trying to bring his family together at The Last Supper was everything to me emotionally. I never read the books but I love the TV drama.

@kandicescalf Жыл бұрын

I cried like a baby when king viserys walked in 😭😭😭😭 then again when daemon helped him up 😭😭😭😭

@MissLexiMarlene Жыл бұрын

I wanted to cry so bad during this episode! I just lost two loved ones this year and watching Viserys pass really hit home. I also loved the “you dropped this king” moment with Daemon and Viserys. I agree with you tho. The last part of that where Alicent misconstrues the prophecy. I can kinda see how she can come to that conclusion but it’s so frustrating because I feel like he literally said “Aegon the conqueror” and she knows he’s hopped up on drugs anyway.

@sarahgirlisit Жыл бұрын

I loved when Viserys entered the room and Daemon helping him it was so emotional. 😢😢

@mimiepperson7116 Жыл бұрын

I just love your Commentary! Not only are you teaching us about the complexities of the characters of Westeros, but your humor cracks us up! Love the sass! 😊

@JoseGonzalez-pn5zl Жыл бұрын

My dude Daemon sticking up for his wife and step kids.. Aemond getting all thrilled when Vaemond got beheaded by Deamon.😂😂😂

@ashleyofnaath Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I was just telling a friend who thought Alicent genuinely misunderstood that nah; Alicent heard what she wanted to hear from Viserys to give herself a pass for the moves she wants to make (and had been making for a decade + at that point). Usurping Rhaenyra was going to be significantly harder after Viserys' last stand, so Alicent needed an excuse and found one. Now, like any priggish hypocrite, she can pat herself on the back and tell herself anything she does is justified because it's for "the greater good" and honors Viserys' last wish. It's awfully convenient that Alicent suddenly starts putting weight into Targaryen beliefs and customs she'd deemed "queer" all her life as opposed to interpreting Viserys' musings as nonsensical, excited utterances of a dying man like Sam did w/Maester Aemon in AFFC. But hey, maybe they aren't so queer when they can be used to justify a war one's been scheming to have to advance their house and church's agenda. It's starting to feel like the show is working overtime to paint her as more innocent in this than she actually is. That part of the episode lost me too.

@thereadingtree3492 Жыл бұрын

WORD!

@gabriellen.2886 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I just said a similar thing on another thread I viewed. Alicent heard what she wanted to hear - and as a feverish nouveau-religious nutcase, feels "Well, God conveyed it to the king, and then to me personally, therefore you cannot deny it, SO THERE. How can the precise thing I want most in the world possibly be wrong...?"

@jacintacrawford9899 Жыл бұрын

Amen to everything you just said.

@KaiPhD Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@made-line7627 Жыл бұрын

I'm just confused as to what people think Alicent was _supposed_ to think when she heard his last words. Of course she's going to believe he means _her_ Aegon. She doesn't know about the prophecy, and she's not going to think Viserys meant Rhaenyra's fourth child, Aegon. She's definitely going to think he meant her son. Having said that, Aegon the Elder would be a shit king, and Alicent knows it. Go Jace!

@filthymudbloood Жыл бұрын

girl… you took me out with that “winter soldier” 😆💀

@jackeeB Жыл бұрын

The way I cried when Viserys showed up for his daughter😭. Man, that was everything. And Daemon coming through doing what Daemon does🤌🏾

@valyriapoole7375 Жыл бұрын

**just me rewatching old videos wondering where this weeks breakdown is** ❤😁

@ohwerdyo12 Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking this 😂

@justineruth_ Жыл бұрын

I'm over here looking, watching, waiting 😅

@stephaniespears4453 Жыл бұрын

Same 😭 I’m out here refreshing KZfaq every few hours hoping 😭

@valyriapoole7375 Жыл бұрын

😢I hope everything is okay ❤

@justineruth_ Жыл бұрын

@@valyriapoole7375 Me too❣️

@allthingstoi3117 Жыл бұрын

The "crowning" scene was totally improvised and not in the script. The director decided to keep it, as it added to the character arc of Daemon. It was perfectly executed...accidentally lol! Phenomenal acting from both brothers!

@wyattfrelot2454 Жыл бұрын

Gray, I so look forward your breakdowns! They are so amusing and detailed. Love what you do!

@staceyburke4285 Жыл бұрын

Gray I’m with you: this episode was BY FAR the best ever!! King V had me all up in tears.

@vtigerqueen Жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering the scene in the throne room. I was sobbing at how much brotherly love was shown, words weren't needed. King Viserys was just so heart breaking to watch this episode. Agree 💯 this is ART!

@vtigerqueen Жыл бұрын

Also CRISPIN gets me every time! 🤣 I will forever know him as Crispin.

@katurakaalston8954 Жыл бұрын

The acting was immeasurable. Paddy will be talked about for an Emmy. The show runners will probably use this episode to submit for the Emmy. The special effects/ make -up department should be nominated as well! Outstanding episode and performances, especially Paddy.

@jetmetier1777 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding review. The best of all the current crop of HOTD youtubers. You were always sharp and funny but this effort was all aces. PS You should have more subs and thumbs up; you have been the Westero trenches even during all the long nights.

@jaybridges1289 Жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to these breakdowns as much as the episodes! Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

@justinetorres670 Жыл бұрын

I was so hoping you would explain that “beware the beast below the board”

@GrayArea Жыл бұрын

It’s a huge spoiler. Didn’t feel comfortable talking about it. But the beasts beneath the boards is Rats…and it alludes to a certain rat catcher. Just google blood and cheese if u want the spoiler

@GrayArea Жыл бұрын

@justinetorres670 Жыл бұрын

@@GrayArea thank you! 😍😍😍

@steffie_619 Жыл бұрын

Viserys and his last words is the same misunderstanding about Rhaegar and Lyanna. Both instances caused wars that weren't needed. Like at that moment I really hated Alicent because everyone knows what's going to happen next !!! You can tell that Alicent was giving Cersi vibes. Like she doesn't care about anything else but her kids. I'm sorry but TEAM BLACK ALL THE WAY !!!! 🐲. My favorite moment was when Daemon helped Viserys to his throne, that literally got me in the feels 😭. And can tell that his love for Rhaenyra goes above everything else. She was the last part of Aemma, his one true love. Alicent was for duty, Aemma was for love. King Viserys all day !!! 👑

@DionneCherieCharlet Жыл бұрын

Missing your amazing catches for episode 9!! I love your recaps and insights. Hoping you are feeling better. Concerned and worried in New Orleans!!! Lots of love and hugs. Your sweet summer family loves you!!

@youtubeismytimemachine5917 Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how entertaining you are during these videos. Thanks for the content.

@TeamDaemon1980 Жыл бұрын

"He neglected putting any effort into those children ... Viserys doesn’t hate his children, he just doesn’t love them the way he loves Rhaenyra. Because Rhaenyra’s mom Aemma is the love of King Viserys’ life" - Paddy Considine Even I figured that out pretty quickly. Viserys always saw Alicent and the children he helped conceive with her as outsiders. They were both forced into this loveless marriage. I don't think Alicent ever loved Viserys and only acted as a broodmare and caretaker. This is why their children got messed up in the head growing up while Daemyra's children are far more behaved and their parents weren't always there either. With all that said, how can Alicent confuse what Viserys was telling her at the end? Isn't she aware Viserys is drinking the milk of the poppy and can't think straight? That's why she made decisions on the throne for him. Isn't she aware Rhaenyra also has a son named Aegon? Alicent wants to disown her Aegon. Now she believes her rapist boy is going to unite the Seven Kingdoms? 🤣

@allieabg Жыл бұрын

She’s delusional and unhinged at this point that’s why 😭

@BillyBasd Жыл бұрын

She heard what she wanted to. Alicent got visibly excited, ran off leaving Viserys to die

@ivystrong7203 Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@vKSh87 Жыл бұрын

Viserys was directly continuing the talk about the song of ice and fire he had with Rhaenyra before the dinner. He confused Alicent with Rhaenyra. Alicent impossibly can think the ‘It is you!’ is about her. If she does she’s fuller of shit than I already thought she was 😅🤷🏾‍♂️

@UnBroken11100 Жыл бұрын

Daemon "fuck around and find out" Targaryen. You gotta love him! 💖 Matt Smith is also doing a fantastic job portraying him.

@krismodrow3993 Жыл бұрын

I love your comments and analysis of the episode! You are great. Will be following your future vids! Thank you, very entertaining!

@pewperclipped3709 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore your content. The hype you bring is fantastic. Thank you soo much.

@vvsJefe Жыл бұрын

That scene with Alicent and Viserys on his death bed reminded me of Ned and Robert when Ned has Robert sign a paper on his deathbed without actually knowing what the paper said. Makes me think Aegon IV was probably in a similar situation on his deathbed as well and probably was NOT trying to legitimize all of his bastard children. I don’t know who was with Aegon IV when he died, but they probably coerced him into the whole legitimizing thing.

@jaleesagreene6800 Жыл бұрын

No Aegon the 4th with a jerk who loved his bastards more then his natural born children. He also hated his son for defending his mother. He really did do that no one forced him.

@vvsJefe Жыл бұрын

@@jaleesagreene6800 how can you be so sure of what was going through his head when we haven’t seen it first hand. Asoiaf is notorious for having unreliable narrators and we’ve only heard of Aegon IV through other characters, most of which, if not all, weren’t even there themselves. Now I’m not saying he wasn’t a jerk or a horrible king, but his motives and the reasons for his terrible choices are definitely worth questioning.

@LydiaKrow Жыл бұрын

LOVE this. This episode but me in the feels in exactly the same way. I have been moved by this show, but never cried like this. Everyone is so good here, but Paddy Considine doing that walk absolutely BROKE me and Damon right behind him like that broke my heart. In a good way! Ugh so much to love about this episode. I watched it twice in order to appreciate the performance the second time. all the actors have facial expression poetry going on... so much is communicated in the looks, body Ianguage, etc. It's been solong since Ive felt like this about a show!

@danielbender6033 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always the best Gray. I’ve read all the books , been a fan of a song of ice and fire for 20 + yrs now, I’m a huge fan of the Targaryen family and love their history and I always look forward to your videos the most cuz you seem to get it better then any of the other KZfaqrs , you fully understand the books and the lore and it’s very enjoyable watching your videos and hearing your take on the story. Keep up the good work

@leecook7904 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your content. It helps me understand this world at a deeper level. Ty. 🎉

@caskncream Жыл бұрын

You my girl!! I get so excited when I see you posted a new review. GOT reviews with flava!!

@Quidi842 Жыл бұрын

Not Aemond wants to ask for an autograph!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@gracehenderson5106 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching you for years, and yet this is by far my favorite review you’ve ever done. I love the energy. I too bawled my face off through the entire throne scene. The brotherly love between daemon and viserys was FELT through the dang screen! Awesomesauce.

@kenydemeza Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I found myself checking for your vid yesterday 😊 You bring so much life into your commentary

@lucky-belindaniko9732 Жыл бұрын

Your reviews are stellar. They're the only thing that keep me hooked on the GoT universe.

@David_Robert Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 How are you doing??

@lydiaquinn2892 Жыл бұрын

Team black here. This episode holy moly, when King Vicerys dragged himself to the throne using every last ounce of energy in his “tales of the crypt” body, broke me. I cried twice, once then and again at dinner during his speech. That poor beaten up man only wanted his family to love each other. He did it for Rhaenyra his daughter who he loves because he knew she needed the support. It was the most heroic act befitting a king 😭 Daemon crowning him killed me too ok cried three times 😭 This was a perfect episode and you’re right, Aemond is not Daemon. I love Daemon, he’s gray but when it counts he’s good and got boss swagger. Matt Smith steals every scene he’s in and that’s what you need playing Daemon. Aemond peaked my interest and does demand attention so I’ll be watching. Alicent and Otto are bad news. She knew what she was doing even if she hides it from herself. She is Ottos daughter through and through and Otto is evil. I’m a huge fan of Lord Beesbury! Love that man in Outlander as well. He played a similar noble man. I’m subscribed but I wonder why I’m not getting notified. I am not missing another one of your videos. I watched them all today! You are amazing. I laughed so hard and I got wisdom - it was great!

@David_Robert Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 How are you doing ??

@fay963 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that I wasn’t the only one that cried. That scene hit different for me. I just loss my Dad. 😞

@David_Robert Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 How are you doing??

@louv4437 Жыл бұрын

Your commentary and knowledge on this awesome show is second to none!!! Thanks!!

@Quidi842 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for yooooou!!!!!!! I'm so excited for your review!

@dereckwallace1428 Жыл бұрын

The kings entrance into the hall was simply ART.

@sherrimaldonado Жыл бұрын

Great video Gray. I’m still all stuck in my feels after watching. ❤

@rltar914 Жыл бұрын

Your passion is why I listen to you and the Direwolves. Keep it up ty

@khushkosmos Жыл бұрын

Aemond is definitely not a knock off of Daemon, yes aemond was definitely impressed when Daemond beheaded Vaemond. Both of them have similarities, they both are second sons in the family, more worthy, capable than their brothers, and are good warriors. However, Aemond in the show is more dutiful. In episode 7, during Laena’s funeral, Aegon is annoyed that he has to marry his sister Halaena but Aemond on the other hand knows how important this marriage would be for their side, which is why he says if he were the one betrothed, he would fulfil his duty. Aemond’s hatred for team black started when his mother would obviously brainwash the kids and he was also a bullied child without a dragon. Dragon’s are a symbol of power and it definitely hurt his ego that if Jacerys being a b*stard could have his dragon, why didn’t he have one? Plus imagine having your eye taken out by a cousin/nephew, would you even wish for their goodwill? Also, let me clarify, I’m not team green 😭

@stephaniestewart6308 Жыл бұрын

This was such a good episode. So redemptive for King Viserys. For all the times he didn't speak up like he should have, he did it in the most beautiful way in this episode. Give Paddy his statue please! Gray, there is a reason I wait for your review and this time you certainly did not disappoint "Aemond is the SHEIN version of Daemon"" 🔥🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣

@donnaheitmann6187 Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re okay!!! Missed your breakdown this week!!!! You are absolutely my favorite on here!!!!

@Nymira Жыл бұрын

I want more of your videos and please make them longer, God I love your commentary ❤️‍🔥🐉

@_VICK_ Жыл бұрын

I came for the comment explaining the “beast beneath the boards”

@benrockk Жыл бұрын

Me too, Someone hurry up.

@allinoneallinone8850 Жыл бұрын

The Factz that that part where viserys crown falls off and daemon picks it up was so sentimental to us was actually an accident but they decided to keep it lol I’m glad they did