I don’t understand how people think this season is moving too slow… There’s been a major plot-thickening event/conversation every episode. And I thought one of the main criticisms of later GOT seasons was that it was too fast and undeveloped?? To me this season feels a bit more like classic game of thrones with great dialogue and I absolutely love it. I guess we need a battle every episode to keep the short attention spans engaged 🤷‍♂️

I told my boyfriend the scene where Daemon was flying into Harrenhal was straight out of shrek. I’m glad my observation was validated in this review. Lol

No way we got Aemond D before GTA 6

I don't mind the slow burn/watercooler/cliff hangar shows. Everything GoT was until season 6

Some people dont like That Rhaenyra took such a risk but i actually love it she believes that it is worth risking herself to prevent a war before risking thousands of innocent men which makes sense with the song of ice and fire prophecy

I really enjoyed the interaction between alicent and Rhaenyra. For me, it added a new depth to the tragedies that are going to play out.

Something has changed with the podcast, last season this was my go to channel.

You guys have gone from the guys who appreciated the slow burn, mrthodical character development going on as result of the situations theyre in to basic Marvel fans. Sad

Are we all watching the same show? Alicenr had nothing to do with starting the war. Her misunderstanding Vicerys had nothing to do with Aegon being crowned. Otto and the Small Council had the plan in place for years, probably since the birth of Aegon. Even if she wanted to she can’t stop the war. She is powerless in Kings Landing. Just as Rhaenyra is a slave to the men on her Small Council. The men don’t want to listen to the women. Rhaenys told young Rhaenyra after she was named heir that their would be conflict. Not sure why viewers blame Alicenr for the war.

Those eggs are on the way to PENTOS not the eyrie. Joff and taraxes are going to the vale. They stop in the vale but they wont stay there

Bring back the cartoooooonnnnnnsssssss

i remember when the soup was fun. you guys sound depressed .i wish you all the best.

When did Nerd Soup become such a buzz kill.. damn

Its been hammered left and right that the books are a historical retelling from character perspectives and the show is based on actual history

So glad they fixed Misaría’s accent this season. Couldn’t handle another season of that accent

You guys are really not feeling this season huh? lol

Were these two always this pessimistic about the episodes during previous seasons? They almost sound like they are begrudgingly watching a show they don't like or doing their best to compare to the books.

Next week will be FIRE & BLOOD

Rhaenyra is such a naive character. Even back in season 1, moving her whole operation from Kings Landing to Dragonstone. She just acts like everyone around her should just support her even though she doesn’t make any power moves.

I feel like we're watching Shakespeare and it's an adjustment. I don't have any criticisms actually. I'm loving the story, it's so different from anything we've seen before. Some of the scenes are shocking, or stunning. Most of the show is tense, hardly anything to break the tension at all. It reminds me a bit of The Green Knight, just *feels bad man* type watching

Weak take on the significance of the conversation at the end of the episode.

Is it me or are bookreaders complaining too much

Tyland Lannister…not Jason

This was a very good episode with a very consequential end Loved it Things are going to bliw up

I think show is awesome. Yeah it’s slow but it’s coming. Monkey guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about . They are going push at least 4 seasons.

I totally disagree. Alicent knowing that she was in fact mistaken takes away her moral high ground and she loves to sit on her high horse. Now she is going to have to confront the truth about who and what she is and her own ambitions.

Peak nerd soup was my fav pod. I wish these guys would just be transparent and explain to us why they just don’t care anymore. These guys use to review the boy’s individual episodes now nothing. do first half of shogun and invincible then quit. And they just seem miserable on these reviews

Rhaena and the kids are going to Pentos, not the Vale.

I wanna see aemond hurry up and lose his shit!! He’s far too calm and collected currently lol

It really reminds me of The Game Of Thrones TellTale Game Series that came out before season 5. The families are similar of Bracken and Blackwood are similar to The Foresters and The Whitehill.

The small council were going to crown Aegon, they even kept those plans a secret from Alicent. So whatever she heard the king say before he died has no real bearing on whether or not Aegon being king. So this meeting was totally unnecessary, and saying Alicent started the war isn’t accurate.

I adored this episode. It was light and funny and at the same time dark and foreboding. It’s expanding on the world building. It’s also giving the small folk a bigger role making you invested in their well being when this war breaks out in full. Also it showed how the war wasn’t rushed into. There were people cautioning reason but the wheel had been set into motion.

Where is Teddy?! He was the best part of the pod.

Beau is now called Reuben?? Can someone explain or point me to an answer that's been provide elsewhere?? I saw someone on Reddit said "he's back to Reuben" was he originally called Reuben and if so why they change to begin with?? Sorry I'm a filthy casual listener and don't keep up too well. Thanks!!

Rhaenyra in the Scept felt like Finn and Rose's side quest in The Last Jedi.

The "witch" at Harrenhall looks a lot like the Red witch who met with Daenerys in the slave cities.

I liked this episode. I love all of the drama and politics prior to the action. It makes it so much more intense.

Wheres the cartoon😢

Samwell tarley as an old man blew my mind lol

I can’t wait to see Harrenhal in all its glory if they ever do Aegon’s conquest show.

Need more Nerd Soup 😭😭 DROP! DROP! DROP! DROP!

What are they on about? Loads of new developments/strands in this episode.

why did your name change from beau to ruben?

People referred to Cersei as 'Your Grace' and even Rhaenyra calls Alicent 'Your Grace' (when Viserys is alive) so I'm pretty sure folks are suppose to bestow that same respect to a King Consort. I know most of this stuff is based on the British monarchy, but it's not all 1 for 1. For instance Queen Elizabeth husband Philip was a Prince consort because a King is higher than the Queen so he never got that title, BUT when they introduced Laenor at the wedding feast it was as "future King Consort".

First off how are you Ehhhhh That sums it up! Lmao

Ser Criston singing: "She's like a spider who'll play you for a fool - Rhaenyra, Rhaenyra the Cruel"

Harenhall is strategically important bec it splits the lands controlled by the greens and blacks. It is also close to King Landing.

The main reason I appreciate the slow scenes is because of the builder and I read all the books so I like to compare what was written written in the books and live action

You guys need to start reviewing boys new season

Why Ruben now?

The main reason I appreciate the slow scenes is because of the builder and I read all the books so I like to compare what was written written in the books and live action. Also, most people think in this series, the men are truly empowered if you read the book and watch the live action you will see that a lot of the plotline is moved because of women

I once wrote you a somewhat bitchy comment about some of your Westworld season 2 content I believe but honestly I really enjoyed your channel when I first found it during season 6 of GOT and I watched a lot of your content going back to the beginning of your channel at that time and also enjoyed it. Hope things are good

Given that they ended the Bear Season 3 on a to be continued, I found it really frustrating that they didn't utilize that first episode time to push the narrative forward

New sub here y’all won me over with the Kendrick Lamar line 😂😂😂😂😂

Gggguuuaaaaaaatttt?!?!?! This episode was awesome!! I loved the visuals and the acting! 🤌🏾

i feel like people who do not understand the sept scene also fail to grasp a fundamental understanding of not just their relationship, but alicent and rhaenyra as individual characters.

You guys were awesome 1st season but this season… 😒🤔 you guys are no fun! Snap out of it!!! 😩🤦🏾‍♀️😂

I appreciate The Bear mini review

This episode was elite. End of story. The series is killin it.

Need me Soup

Have it your way? You mean "Eat Fresh"? 😂

Lobe your channel Altshift x!

Alicent would have been cast aside make NO mistake - since Otto and the green council were all plotting to usurp anyway This reveal didn’t change any externals but it did make things internally more clear for Rhaenyra that she HAS to go hard to war

was looking forward to the take on Stan Edgar’s prison break

Holy $#¡+, I can't wait to hear what yall think about S2/E4🤯

Bring back the animations!

Alicent could’ve ended all the dying by calling for guards. 😂😂😂

Starts @3:30

YES Please!!

Daemon and Donkey's relationship should be like Geralt and Roach's

Time to hop back on the Boys now that Stan Edgar is back

The security at Kings Landing is a joke

The next episode will be crazy how will Rheneyra get out of there

Only reason I don't like Septa Rhaenyra is it felt a bit too convenient. They arrive at the same time, the guards aren't following Alicent after the assassination attempt, and it assumes the death of Jaehaerys hasn't hardened Alicent's opinion. The only purpose of the scene is to have Rhaenyra meet Alicent as nothing changes in a broad sense after it. We also have another case where one scene could have ended the war again. Rhaenys could have won the war last season for the Blacks. When she walked away, Alicent could have called guards and won the war for the Greens. It's not the worst thing but it could be better. The rest of the episode was alright to even good. Daemon at Harrenhal was haunting and the Battle of Burning Mill did everything it needed to. I think they're planting seeds for Aegon on Aemond to have disagreements and it could be interesting. I would say it's a 7/10 type of episode after a couple of 8-9 type episodes.

18:46 bro is definitely not like us

As a non-book reader I think it was necessary to see them interact and confirm Alicent’s intentions. It was kind of cathartic. I would’ve felt like it was a missing piece to not “”know”” that Alicent knew

I thought it was a good review.

What if that whole first scene was just Meek Mill straight spittin 🔥🔥🔥

Littlefinger would probably not give his assassins little Mockingbird pins to wear while doing arsons. That’s some goofy comic book stuff from Larys right there.

Been wading through dross waiting for the real ones to drop their review!

Need souppies were defending season 8 and are now criticizing this ? Shame ,shame ,shame

[ ⚠️ BIG SPOILER ⚠️ ] ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Do you guys think Rhaenys will die next week ?

Pryam visited Achilles after he killed Hector.

Bob's Red Mill......

Baelon's sister-wife died really young, and he never remarried... so dudebro had several years to make some bastards in King's Landing 🤷🏻‍♀️

Seeing Milly Alcock again only reminded me of when Rhaenyra was tough, headstrong and a morally complex character.

I hope they give more nuance to the greens, I want to feel conflicted about who I’m rooting for. Not simple as we all the goodies Vs the baddies like a Mexican telenovela. What stood out to me here is how Cole saw the danger first and instead of fleeing, allowed everyone to get ahead of him first. Ensuring everyone was “safe” before moving himself.

Please be careful with spoilers on the thumbnail, not everyone can watch the show the day it is released.

Reuben Feffer. Sorry along came Polly.

Dragon soup!

Gotta weird case why is he around💀💀🤣🤣

This was a beautiful looking episode the director killed it. The pov dragon shots the one takes. Follow Daemon though the castle. All amazing. That being said I thought this episode was boring despite it being beautiful to watch.

Sounds like Seth McFarlane 😂

Harrenhal the Zach Levine of castles

Ton of exposition. Seems like this season is just spinning its wheels. I enjoyed all the dong though. I liked Harenhal. Does the shows website have a detailed family tree for the show watchers? Intro scene gave me Springfield vs. Shelbyville vibes, I was hoping to see a lemon tree nearby.

Can someone explain how as soon as Alicent walks away she doesn’t let a guard know to capture rheynera?

Ew subway? Jersey mikes baby

I don't like the fact that the show is trying hard to make it look like war was men's choice. This kills the realism of the show, because women can be vengeful and vicious as well. Let's not try to portray women in such an angelic way. Be real and stop the feminism.

😂 G - Wayne!!

10/10 review great job