Laenor looking at everything around him and being like “alright, I’m out” is probably the smartest decision anyone has made in this series.

Haleana previous ‘prophecy’ came true Previous episode Alicent told Aemond he would get a dragon and Halaena respond “He will have to close an eye”

Alicent was regretful and realized how far she's gone in her paranoia... she was getting ready to back off and then her dad pulls her back to Crazy Town.

One constant I've noticed in most of the scenes where Rhaenyra and Alicent/Criston are present, Rhae minding her own business and not even sparing them a second glance while they mean mug for an eternity. She basically lives rent free in their heads.

Lesson here, dont leave your keys in the ignition of your dragon

Helaena is quickly becoming my favorite character. She speaks in prophetic dragon dream language and laying it all out

I feel bad for Aegon, it seems like someone is always either blaming him for something or slapping him around 😂😂

At this point we can call Rhaenys “The Queen that Should Have Been” instead of “The Queen that Never Was”

one small thing on the intro: absolutely no way the people Larys picked out and took their tongues could write. not super common to be literate in this world, esp with types like that locked in dungeons

A glass raised to anonymous man murdered by Daemon. 🍷🍷🍷 Also, don't forget there's baby Joffrey, it's not just the 4 kids at the end of the episode.

My relief when I saw Laenor get in that boat

I assumed Viserys calling Alicent "Aemma" was more of a sign of his cognitive decline because of his illness. His brain might be rotting too, yikes. But I'm glad y'all pointed out the bad adults in all of this.

Watching your souls leave your body when you think Daemyra has gone full psychopath is fun. Yes they did kill some random guy, but hey Laenor lives so they didn’t go full evil at this time. At least they spared him the harsh life of Westeros, am I right? Poor Rhaenys and Corlys though. They can’t know the truth because the more people who know, the more likely it gets exposed. Daemon full boding Crispin was great. Ten years ago Daemon probably would have gutted him, which I wouldn’t have been opposed to.

Remember boys what Ramsey once said “if you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.”

The body was apparently the guard Daemon took out. They were all in it together.

The way they both got up when Alicent grabbed the blade from Viserys. lmao

"...and that's a sentence I didn't think I'd say today." dying

The reason daemon laughed at the funeral is because the man speaking was making a slight jab at raenyras sons not being legitimate and Daemon thought it was funny

Adam: Seems like we're done with the time jumps. Me: already seen the "next on" preview Also me: 😁

Vhagar was all like "Screw you kids. I decide who is my rider."

Olivia Cooke is killing it. What a great performance.

Alicent thinking eyes grow back is probably the best summary of how naive she truly is. To put it less severe than I could have put it.

“I have a feeling at the end of this we may not like anyone” Book readers: 🤣

I love how in this show you can feel how the generational trauma (and the power of the dragons) is negatively impacting the kids. Aegon and Aemond and Rhaenyra's and Daemon's kids could have all gotten along.

Can we get a Photoshop pic of everyone just standing around awkwardly and Adam standing there with his backpack???

Do you remember in one of the first episodes when Viserys is talking to Alicent in front of a big bonfire? He mentions that several Targaryens in the past have been known "dreamers" as he called them. Basically they have the ability to read prophesies & see into future events yet to come. Daenys Targaryen had a prophetic dream of Old Valyria's downfall. That's why her father & a small handful of Targaryens high tailed it over to Dragonstone even though everyone thought they were crazy or stupid. About 13 years later, The Doom wiped out everyone except those that had escaped to Dragonstone. In GoT, Daenerys has a vision when she is trapped inside the House of the Undying after her baby dragons were kidnapped. Viserys had that dream of seeing his son born wearing a crown but he only saw it one time. Even though he tried many times to see that vision again, it never came to him. So he spent his life, or rather the life of Queen Aemma, trying to make that vision-dream come true only to result in miscarriages, still born infants, & a breech birth/emergency C-section gone wrong. Viserys & Alicent's daughter, Helena, has the Targaryen soothsayer abilities. So she talks in riddles, which no one understands, so they think she's either feeble-minded (intellectually stunted) or just batshit crazy...

I haven't read the books, but I was thinking if people keep questioning the boys's heritage, they could possibly say its the Baratheon genes from Rhaenys coming through.

If people dislike Daemon for killing an innocent guard well…. The future is going to be interesting 😂

By the end of the episode, I was kind of afraid Jay was having some kind of stroke. The stress of the episode was literally making him slur his words. I had a knot in my stomach all last night while watching this. I KNOW what happens, from the books, and yet it was so incredibly tense. HBO should offer fifteen minutes of someone leading the audience in some calming yoga after each episode.

Aemon has hate in his heart and the biggest weapon of mass destruction in Westeros. Also, Vaegar is the only dragon with actual experience in dragon vs dragon combat. Stay tuned!!!

By the way, I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this yet, but Vhagar is a "Queen" dragon (egg laying female), there's been mention of her past clutches. When Laena went to Vhagar & commended her to "dracarys" to give her a dragonrider's death, Vhagar hesitated because she had lost many riders in the past already. But being that she is a female, she could feel Laena's physical & emotional pain at not being able to give birth. Vhagar knew that she was dying already. So as an act of mercy, she roasted Laena as commanded, even though it broke her big dragon heart... Probably why she was so susceptible to bonding with Aemond so quickly. He basically stole Vhagar from Laena's daughter, who was next in line to inherit her mother's dragon. And yes, that was a huge loss for Rhaenyra's camp & also for Corlys' family. I agree with Jay, Rhaenys Velaryon is my favorite too. How sad for her to lose "both" her children in such quick succession. That scene by the fireplace & the look on her face was heartbreaking... I hope that someday in the future, she will learn the truth that Laenor is alive. She deserves a little happiness... Um, where is Laenor's dragon, Seasmoke? 🤔

I know a lot of people had a hard time seeing the dark scenes, but for some reason I had no problem. It must have something to do with tv settings. This was way easier to see for me than The Long Night (same director for both episodes I believe). I’m sorry y’all struggled with the lighting, it was beautifully shot

Just as a quick FYI, the symbol on Larys Strong's cane is a firefly, not a bee. But it's an easy mistake to make.

It is not just about Otto being power hungry, if you remember, his brother was pushing him to continue to advance Aegon as heir. This is not just about one man's ambition; this is a scheme by all of House Hightower that has taken decades to set up. Though it is never said outright in the novel Fire and Blood, what is happening with Otto is the third, possibly the fourth, attempt by the Hightower family to seize the throne.

Helaena is prophetic.

Aemond's sister did say he would have to close an eye when he got a Dragon last episode.

Adam’s face when the incest started 😂

19:50 “Kids, am I right?” Hahaha

Don't like Alicent but I do like Olivia Cooke. She was great in Bates Motel, which were I first saw her

Adam thinks you can find a tongueless guy in a field and have him point his way to revealing a master conspiracy.

Hey guys…just an FYI. Vhagar the Dreadchonk is female. 🙃

Before he even reached for it, I screamed, "POCKET SAND! PAWKETTESANND!"

Name the worst job in Westeros: occupied dragon cage cleaner, wedding planner, funeral director, nameless guy standing around when it’s time to kill someone.

I love Jay’s simultaneous “Noooo” with Adam’s “Yeeeah” when the eye got sliced.

With dragons there really isn’t stealing bc who knows her daughter may or may not have been able to bond but since Aemond went for her first

This episode was brought to you by the fucking Catalina wine mixer!!

Fun Fact: Daemon and Rhaenyra marrying is double-incest. As they were each married to a kid of Corlys and Rhaenys, they were not only niece and uncle but siblings-in-law. And they still killed a guy. The one that Laenor replaced in the furnace.

It’s still crazy to me that Allicent has zero consequences for attempting to kill Rhaenyra aka the Queen consort faced no charges for attempting to kill the heir to the throne😂

I liked how loud you were celebrating a child getting stabbed in the face. XD

Honestly I like the next generation more than the parents. I don’t know why but I don’t like Rhaenyra that much or Daemon. I don’t like Alicent per say but I get where she’s coming from. I’m not really taking sides bc all sides are wrong to an extent. I’m just watching 😂

That “where is duty, where is sacrifice” scene…Olivia Cooke doing some Dinklage level lifting there. The agony,the passion! That’s a Emmy nomination scene. “We Know Father. Everyone Knows”. That’s Aegon’s “the Prince will remember that little Lord” moment. Aemond taming Vhagar & holding his own in a 1v4 makes him the real chad in my eyes. Only wholesome moment, our Prince resting his head on his mom’s shoulder to let her know she can depend on him. Last but not least, GOATTO Hightower says “in time you and I together will prevail” and I’m the meme of Homer Simpson decked out in a green tee, sitting on green cushions, wearing a Hightower snapback, holding a Go Greens flag with a Alicent poster on the wall😂. Meanwhile checking in on Blacks: “What is honor compared to a woman’s uncle” - Maester Aemon 😳

"Kids amiright?" I think Daemon was more like "Oh look, for once it not me with the Drama....feels weird."

I loved the moment when Adam's faith was renewed 😂

They did still kill a man a throw him on the fire to fake the death! That guy might not have deserved that!

I know it devastated the Queen Who Never Was. But, they could not let her in on the secret, of course. Her pain had to be real to be believable.

When it’s nighttime it’s usually dark. This just in.

21:45 your reaction was so funny bc when they cut aemond you were like “YEEES TAKE HIS EYE”

Daemon did t laugh because to be disrespectful to his late wife. He laughed because Vaemond passive aggressively pointed out that rhaenyras children were illegitimate. Otto is now the hand again I almost missed it but it would make sense that allicent would bring her father back into the fold. Daemon is pissed and I don’t blame him. Lost his wife and after all these years after war and this stuff now you want me to come home? After the death of my wife only now you want me back. We see that everyone isn’t blind that those are not laenors children. Allicent in a way is somewhat guilty for strings death. Rhaenyra bout to give in to daemon again. Aegon got fucked up and it’s his own fault should have watched his mouth. Otto is proud bringing out that side of his daughter. Aemond is such a bitch bro he stole his cousins dragon. The only good person left is Laenor honestly. He is atleast trying after losing his sister he reDedicating hisself to his wife. And just then right after his sister dies so does he. But amazingly it’s a switch shaves his head and leaves to live a free life.

I've honestly been watching reactions in the background most of the day & when yours' hit the feed I GRINNED 😁 You guys are so fun ❤️

I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed the day to night shots

It was funny for you to say woods being stacked on a fire and that's where Laenor's body double ends up 😋

Vhagar is a female dragon btw

The discussion at the beginning had me laughing

"It's called America" 🤣🤣

Y'all are crazy. The lack of lighting in this show is one of my favorite parts. Or maybe I'm crazy. 🤷‍♂️ Also the dragons are the least of why I enjoy this show. They're just a bonus.

Love how every reactor has had the same reaction to Laenor’s “murder” and seeing him row away. It’s such a roller coaster.

Loved the reaction too. Love your comments during the reactions you do.

Guys, since I can't figure out what to watch that y'all do reactions to, I've been rewatching HOT D, lol. I suffer from depression and anxiety and insomnia. But y'all make me laugh so hard, that this is my night time watch before bed so I can go to sleep in happy mood. Thank you guys so much.

See? This is a happy show. Laenor got to sail off into the sunset with his boyfriend. All's well that ends well.

Done with the time jumps? Haha not quite.

How he’s cheering when a 10-years old eye is cut out😰

The weird lighting looks just like the midnight sun in the summerhere on the west coast of Sweden. :)

Still waiting for him to tell Egg to fix it, but until then, love the content.

Awwww when the soul returned to Adam's body was so heart full...

I’ve been waiting for this all day!!!!

THEY'RE NOT IN WESTEROS! THEY'RE AT DRIFTMARK!

Helaena saying "Dragons of thread weaving Dragons of flesh" might mean the Dragons of thread are Rhaenyra and Alicent weaving a war with dragons of flesh, and then "Spool of green and a spool of black" referring to The upcoming Civil War between the greens and the blacks.

I am only now getting to this show (we didn't have time to watch it when it was coming out) but I really enjoy coming back to your reactions. And I just want to say I do appreciate that you're not quite so desensitized by the awfulness of the show. I definitely haven't been able to binge it because it's a lot of people making awful decisions and hurting each other. Even Rhaenyra/Daemon don't come off super great here - they are still willing to murder a servant for their little charade. Playing the game itself just kind of grinds you down. But the part that really gets me is that scene in the previous episode where Viserys is watching his kids/grandkids in the yard and talking about how great it is for them to all be together. He's clearly naive/nonconfrontational but it's clear he just wants a HAPPY FAMILY. And I come from a family with a lot of aunts/uncles/cousins, and I love watching my kids with their cousins. I totally get he wants that, but it is just never going to happen because there are so many people (the adults) trying to use these kids. And while I am sympathetic to Alicent's situation (I think she feels like she suffered through doing all the 'right' things and bearing trueborn heirs wheras Rhaenyra flouted it and now her love-children will take the throne over hers) this whole thing that Otto is pushing about how 'nobody will accept Rhaenyra so she'll have to kill your kids' would probably be WAY LESS LIKELY to happen if the entire small council actually just put a united front behind accepting Rhaenyra. Then again I am also 100% on Jay's side about this - why the heck does anybody even WANT to be king/queen? Just enjoy the fact that you're royal-adjacent, living in an effing castle, have access to maesters and feasts and nice clothes, and enjoy maybe having your own little power base, but not having to worry about the entire damn kingdom!

This show is making Rings of Power look like it was made by children.

There is a foreshadow going on between Aemond and Lucerys divided by fire.

It might've been the dragons that caught the eye, but it's people who kept the interest. Some of the most tense, brilliantly acted scenes I've seen period. And it's just lords and ladies giving sideways looks to each other.

Omg, you guys were hilarious today. I was laughing so hard 😂😂

You guys ROCK my MONDAYS. And just so happens I've been watching TBBT, and yes you are right, always happy endings except when Amy ended it with Sheldon. I am so glad I came across you guys this summer. Thank you for the laughs. 🖤❤️

Dragons aren’t inherited. Aemond didn’t steal anything. Before Laena, Vhagar (Dread Chonk, who is a she) was ridden by King Viserys’ dad. Before Daemon, Carxes (danger noodle) was ridden by the father of Rhaenys (Queen Who Never Was). Before Rhaenys, her dragon Meleys was ridden by King Viserys’ mother. You don’t inherit dragons. And the dragon chooses their rider if they think them worthy. Daemon’s daughter Rhaena would’ve been too meek for Vhagar.

The dichotomy of reactions at the eye loss.

Well all sides are equal now. Daemon is as ruthless and that crazy dude trying to win Alicent's favour.

A butt hole diamond is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Imma steal that. lol

Idk why but this @19:28 is best reaction so far 😂😂

All this is happening because of Rhaenyras caused emperors new clothes situation, and the lies she has continued to tell in order to try and gaslight everyone which has harmed everyone around her and even caused deaths. To call Rhaenyras side "the good guys" is very inaccurate. In terms of the rules of this world she has done the most wrong. Thats not referring to the idea that women royals can't have bastards while male royals can, but it is treason for both of them to try and put said bastards on the throne. No one would have faulted Rhaenyra to any severe degree had she just treated her bastards as bastards, but shes trying to supplant the throne and undermine the thrones alliances and its subjects. It's easy to get too hung up on optics since Rhaenyra wants to appear mending while Alicent has reached her breaking point, but Alicent and Otto are more correct, Aemond was completely right aswell, the only bad thing he did was be mean but how could anything else be expected from a child who has gotten bullied for not having a dragon who suddenly got the biggest dragon alive all fair and square. Attacking him and then pulling the knife was obviously the wrong thing to do. Remember that Vhagar was the dragon belonging to Baelon, Aemonds grandfather. He has a good claim to the dragon if they were actually hereditary, which they're not, you have to bond with them which means the dragon chooses the rider, and Vhagar chose Aemond. No one has a right to be mad at him for it. Baela had at least a week to try and bond with Vhagar before everyone gathered for the funeral, but she didn't. Props to Aemond. And lets just be clear that he didn't attack anyone, he was just mean, cheering for him to get knifed is a bit eh, and so is going with the narrative that Jace and Luke "protected" anyone, they attacked Aemond, all they had to do to protect themselves and the girls was to not attack. We talk alot about how Alicent is brainwashing her kids even though shes just telling them the truth, but Rhaenyra is literally trying to brainwash her kids into believing they're not bastards so much so that they'll try to kill another kid for saying they are, which they are. In other words, I think being righteuous is alot better than being a lying gaslighter who relies on hereditary power in order to push said lies and gaslighting in order to protect her own selfishness. Rhaenyra and Daemon are the cause of all of this, they are far from the good guys. Alicent was good, Criston was good. Is it so hard to just not try and supplant the throne with illegitimate children? Is it so hard to just not lie? Would have saved so many people, couldn't Rhaenyra just take that reputation hit she caused herself and be done with it? Would have saved so many people.

Aemond will fight Daemon at Harrenhal. Daemon will have ALL THE REASONS to kill his nephew. It will be spectacular!!

jay you wrong for that!!!🤣🤣🤣 He said Adam lives the Bazzinga life everyday. Adam would TOTALLY fit in on that show!!! The Hermit KZfaqr 2 floors up!!!!

Baylor (Daemon's girl) just needs to get linked with SeaSmoke- if he stayed- and team Rhynerah has 6 dragons.

Weddings and funerals both suck around here. Can't wait to see how Christmas turns out.

31:40 but they DO killed a guy who didn't deserve to die to fake Laenor's death.

So Daemon and Rhyneara where bad guys for a minute when everyone thought they got Leanor killed. .. but in order for their plan to work Daemon had to kill an innocent servant. Poor people arn't real people you know, youre allowed to kill them. But Daemon is "cool" and he really loves his family so he gets a kill innocent people pass. But Alicent was forced to marry someone when she was 15 and it hurt Rhynearas feelings and because it hurt Rhynearas feelings she's an evil unhinged witch.

“I made a diamond up in that thing” - Jay 😂😂😂

Well just enother reaction where people are cheering when four are attacking one and don't understand that you cant steal the dragon.

The stage is set for the Dance Of Dragons, all that is needed is the spark to set the stage on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥! No tv show should be able to have SO MUCH plot happen in just 1 hour, have that plot be amazing, and still have time for it to give the actors time to shine, even in the poorly lit night scenes.

Love how your tune changed at the end. A happy ending after all.

Halaena is a weirdo because she's a Dragon Dreamer (can dream the future). Viserys can as well to some extent. But remember last episode, she said Aemond would need to close and eye to claim a dragon.