A King's Guard cannot marry, and have children, plus, Ser Criston is common-born, even Rhaenyra knows she has to marry a highborn. When her father said anyone, she undestood that meant anyone highborn.😊

Im not sure if you caught this, but Criston doing this was a major transgression. Also Kingsguard take no wives. He could never achieve a better post doing this, and being killed quickly would be a generous punishment.

As of now, King Viserys and Queen Alicent have two children: Aegon, who we saw last episode on his nameday and a girl named Helaena, who was crying in Alicent’s arms.

With Cole, it can't go from random guy to prince. He swore the King's guards vow, that vow shares commonality with the Nights Watch's own vow. They can't hold lands, father children or take a wife. While it doesn't name sex like the nights watches doesn't either, it's implied with the fathering children. So, Ste is right, it would mean death if he is found to have broken his oath.

The day no couples hear "you are not ment to be together" is the day there are no mother in laws left on the planet. The only ones to decide about anybodys relationship are the two who are sharing it.

Daemon called Otto from episode one.

they insult her by rebelling and not wanting her to be queen!

29:14 - nobility and rich people always have separate bedrooms for each spouse. That's the norm. Sharing bed and bedroom is due to lack of funds and space.

if you don’t understand, alicent as any other girl would, she envies rhaenyra because she gets yo decide who she wants to marry. that is a privilege no woman or sometimes, male heirs have. and no its not “her fault” alicent is literally a child who was forced into doing that so instead you should blame viserys who actually decided to marry & rape a child.

Blackfyre is Valyrian steel and doesnt blunt but it still hurts my soul when Visery's stomps the tip like a cane on the ground.

I doesn’t work “who doesn’t want to be king, should be king”, there’s many examples, including in this one why those who don’t want it, shouldn’t have it. Game of thrones probably have you the idea that the ones saying “I don’t want it” deserve it, but that’s not the case at all.

27:56 not really, Aegon the conqueror wanted to be king, and his reign was one of the best (after the conquest) on the other side, his son aenys, didn't care at all, and he was a terrible king. and as seen in game of thrones, Robert didn't want to be king either, and that led to 17 years of instability and depts - which is the opposite of Stannis, who wanted the throne and would've been a king 100th times better than Robert. people don't want to put a person who'd have no compromise with the realm on the throne. people want a good and responsible king/queen

Daemon was trying to show Rhaenyra that women can enjoy sex. They aren’t just slaves to the man. This is illustrated by the scenes with Alicent and the king. I must say, Rhaenyra was a quick learner!

56:00 - What you seem to be alluding to is that her father will have doctors check if Rhaenyra's hymen is still intact - no, that's not an option. The books state that in the medieval society of Westeros, nobleborn girls frequently break their hymens horseback riding, so much so that on the wedding night the groom pretty much just has to take her word for it that she's a virgin. There's a point when Cersei gets news from Margaery's doctor that she doesn't have an intact hymen (before her remarriage to the Lannisters) but Cersei of all people (who loathes Margaery and is looking for any info or just rumors to use against her) dismisses this out of hand as not useful information because pretty much all of them broke their hymens horseback riding long before they were married.

One of my favorite episodes of the first season, nothing but drama

The reason its such a big deal is because royal ladies were expected to be virgins back.then and if it gets out they aren't royal men wouldnt want to marry them and thats a big deal. Even kings and queens still had traditions and customs to follow So no even kings queens and princesses cant just do what they want. There will be consequences

1) Alicent having to have sex with an old man whose body is actually falling apart makes me cringe. 2) I think Damon took his niece to the whorehouse and left her there knowing she would be seen by spies; he wants her “ruined” for marriage so that his brother might let her marry him.

because game of thrones was game of thrones and did not care about societal expectations, in the books women were absolutely disinherited consistently if they were not virgins before marriage

Honestly, you two are so funny to watch and absolutely complement eachother. Let those jealous people talk, I've followed this channel since season 1 GOT and you both are one of my favs don't ever change ❤

This season, it's about 25 years total in time jumps.

we recommend watching it on our website as we had to cut quite a bit out, if you have seen it, you get what we mean haha! - Suz & Steejo.

Yeah, you're on it. It's not the relation that's the problem. It's that Rhaenyra is supposed to be a virgin. Her maidenhood is supposedly important as long as it isn't known if you dip into debauchery every now and again. I think a good thing in understanding characters like Alicent or Sansa is that they were raised in this and it is improper for ladies to do certain things. No matter how we feel about it, as far as they know there's no getting out of it for them. As Viserys says even he is not above tradition and duty.

Hello Suzy and Steejo. I love watching you both together, you guys make me laugh and cry. Love y'all and never change

Imo the King probably had leprosy

The show wasn't making it out that it's that easy to get pregnant. You read it that way. It doesn't matter the reason for doing the deed or what the chances of being pregnant are. He said it right, "Better safe than sorry." Even if there's a 1% chance and you don't want it to come true, regardless of reason, than you take it.

🤔🤔🤔Not entirely sure the King had that “morning after” tea sent, it was, if you notice, delivered by a Maester, Maesters are trained at the citadel in Oldtown, where the Hightower Family hail from, and are known to be bias towards the Hightowers. Rhaenyra is damned if she does damned if she doesn’t drink it.

Yes, Steejo is right that Rhaenyra should be thinking about how she treats the various nobles, seeing how she has tended to be a bit insulting to some of them in various episodes. She is in that unusual position of a woman who has been named the heir. She will need them to want to support her. The reason that the scene between Criston and Rhaenyra was so slow and drawn out, and had him being so hesitant, is because as a King’s Guard he is supposed to be celibate, let alone not having sex with the Princess. He was breaking his vows. I don’t think Viserys actually thinks that Otto was responsible for his father’s death or was accusing him of that. Though I think the way the dialogue and scene is set up makes it easy to get that interpretation. I think he was just pointing out how Otto is quick to take advantage of opportunities that increase his power. If he truly thought he was responsible for killing his beloved father he would have been far harsher than thanking him for his service but explaining his need to remove him as Hand because of his self interest.

All I see when I look at Otto Hightower is the guy who ran outside in his tighty whities in Notting Hill and flexed for the paparazzi. 😂

Chadley is a Knight of the kingsguard, forbidden from marriage or holding any lands or titles. Kingsduard is for life, you can't just leave. He's not husband material

@18:50 -- viserys' boorish behavior has nothing to do with rhaenyra and everything to do with his giddiness that his relationship with daemon has finally mended after years of estrangement. unfortunately the "cool kid/black sheep" of the family often has this effect on the more straight-laced and responsible (and envious) siblings. the two brothers probably behaved not much differently when they were growing up.

The little boy and the other boy at the beginning are from two long feuding houses: the Blackwoods and the Brackens, it started because the Brackens poisoned their sacred tree and since then they have been feuding

I've never seen a couple cuter than Suzy and Steejo (fictional couples included)

i admire the patience in dealing with strangers that feel comfortable talking about your relationship lmao cuz I think I'd be a lot less polite

50:47 Every time Viserys tells his daughter Rhaenyra the prophecy, Daenerys' "Breaker of Chais" theme plays in the background, making believe more that she is the princess that was promised.

Alicent is most definitely jealous at this point

54:18 - as Daemon said in the first episode: Viserys is weak and a pushover. Rhaenyra basically forced him to fire Otto.

12:08 Thats a good point. It’s not a good idea to alienate and belittle the people that you need to support you.

The title killed me 😂

I think because in the main series we saw Jon, Robb, Dany, Sansa etc at young ages know or attempt to know how to do politics it warps our expectations. Rhaneyra is still pretty young. I agree that she should’ve treated her suitors better but and played politics but I get why.

Not to go into too graphic of detail, but the two times I had unprotected relations with my wife before my vasectomy both ended in pregnancy. 2 for 2. We are very fertile people apparently lol

season 1 has a lot of time jumps.. it'll all make sense towards the back-end of the season.

10:15 "Nothing someone says before the word 'but' really counts." ©Ned Stark

I quite like this episode, it is quite underrated

Steejo, I like your thoughts on things you’re pretty spot on with things (Suzy is too, you each pick up things)

I used to skip your intros until I realized that you guys are so fun. I've never gone through your comments but I imagine most of your audience is American and here in America you can't make jokes so 🤷🏾‍♂️ just keep being you!

On the stuff about Daemon and Rhaenyra, just because you don't on screen what's actually happening. You think the "birds" are lying about their actions. There were people in the pleasure house, if there were people around you have to assume there are spies there, whether intentional or accidental. People did see them together in there and out. It's not explicit in the show, but Viserys is in denial, Rhaenyra lies to Alicent. Alicent isn't jealous, she's disgusted by Rhaenyra's antics. Otto is right about them and Viserys is right about him wanting his blood on the throne. Also, you can't judge what people do in this world or earlier times on what we think or believe now. Only saying all this when people view things incorrectly. It's not subjective. Everything I stated is factual.

love the slipknot sweater!

LETS GO just finished episode 3

Next episode nowwww!!! The next one is incredible!

The kings guards are supposed to be celibate and not married. I don't know if this is canon but Lyonel Strongs brother or uncle don't remember was on the kings guard and had tons of bastards and was castrated and executed for it so a promiscuous kings guard is in recent memory.

2:18 Steejo's expression at Suzy's statement was spot on! People are ridiculous! They should be here to watch a HotD reaction, not give unsolicited marriage counseling. 8:52 I would've clapped for that and I'm also a Slytherin as well!

From what you said at the beginning of the video: actually you guys give off vibes of a very healthy and loving relationship. There is another creator who shall remain nameless but let's just say it's a redhead😆. The partner is a walking reflag. It's too obvious. You guys give off such respectful couple vibes. 🥰

"So when a man loves a women" 😂 Cracked me up like hell 😂😂😂

Hello it's my birthday in 2 minutes and I consider this video as my birthday gift from both of you ahahah (I'm 27 in 2 min)

Viserys has leprosy, per the actor and showrunners. Also, the sword is in its scabbard, which has its own metal point. I'm loving your reactions to this show!

Why do you think Knights have squires?? To get into their armour.

btw on the previously hotd reaction i suggested aot for when this one's finished but thats an anime so my second recommendation is yellowjackets hehe, this is the only show ive been so immersed since got

You guys are so much alike that you might be soulmates. I love your reactions and the fun I have watching you

I'm no dirty skipper. Don't be a skipper.

Louder milk is the Netflix series you were talking about. I just finished it.

33:27 - that's exactly what Daemon planned, but couldn't go through with it!

The Lav Mic thing is a style/fashion. Not totally sure why it developed!

YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Hey guys, I really hope you guys don't worry too much about silly commenters. I know it is difficult, much easier said than done. Your relationship together has been built over years together, WE can't get any real idea of all the little details of something so complex, even if we watch every one of your videos. You guys know you love each other, you guys know you guys are good with each other, I just really hope nothing any of us Trollz say causes any hurt or worry. Best wishes from a random internet person!

I wouldve tossed the teacup out the window. so they cant know if i drank it or not

That was actually Arya's dagger!

More bad decisions by rhaenyra this episode

Daemon: hits on Rhaenyra King Viserys:😒.. need to buy,some more Warhammer!

Just to piss off steejo "I love u guys together " don't listen to the haters. Keep doing what u do ❤

Im leaving a comment cus Suzy said that she loves when I comment

You have an awesome relationship in my opinion. Don't worry about the over-analyzers who feel they have a need to provide feedback that is not related to the content. I feel that is crossing the line. You are both awesome. Cheers!

I feel like Viserys' anger towards Rhaenyra is justified. He gives her the luxury of choosing whoever she wants to marry and this is how she repays him?

I can't believe there are people commenting that you guys don't belong together. You guys are so cute together and have great reactions. Can't wait for the next episode, its the best of the season. And I hope you guys react to the new Hunger Games movie.

You guys are such a treat after a busy day. Thanks, and keep reacting! I'm sure you guys already watched LOTR, but duck it, you guys should still react to it.

Ahhhhh the Aladdin episode minus the incest

Don’t listen to any of the nay sayers. You guys are a great couple!! ❤

A lot of rules back then

criston and rhaenyra doing what they did violates at least 3 pretty important laws

Viserys suffers from leprosy

Yes the show ignored alot of things, they did some houses dirty esp. Targs & martells. It would be long if I bring every single example of how in the books even after more than a decade of their demise the targs are highly relevant in alot of aspect of what happens & character's decisions, u get inside their heads, targs are worshipped by people & some characters, Arya's role model visenya the conqueror... & other examples are there, when they think of how would the targs do this how must have they been feeling when they were in this situation... Like u know... They literally have the biggest impact, even Robert in the show said many still take me for a usurper, in the books u often see how some wish rhaegar won, how they raise cup to dany's return (she hasn't arrived in westoros in the books), a puppet show in king's landing where a dragon devours all the lions... The show antagonized them & made viewers think that every single person doesn't like them although u just saw biased views of the starks & lannisters , but IT'S VERY OPPOSITE , alot of people think of them in good light, During starks vs lannisters war, a common woman spat 3 times to starks tullies lannisters, said it's their fault we're taken & are in this horrible situation, a man said if king aerys (the mad king) was alive this war wouldn't happen...

DONT CARE WHAT PEOPLE SAY SUZ AND STEEG, WHAT DO THEY NOW ABOUT YOU RELATIONSHIP. YA GUYS ARE GREAT

It's just me, or are the comments incomplete? 🤔

wait, weren't you siblings?

So much Plan B Tea in this episode eh? 😏

Sorry but Rhaenyra has always had tension with Daemon. They always had a special connection and bond, hence them always talking in Valyrian too. Rhaenyra definitely wants Daemon as her husband and wanted him to be her first not Criston. Criston was just fun and conciliation prize, she may like him but doubt she ever thought of marrying him. Plus she has to have kids regardless of her husband choice, since she's the heir and has to produce more heirs as the future queen of the 7 kingdoms.

What many don’t understand is that, the Kingsguard swear similar oaths to the Nights Watch; they cannot marry or have any type of relationship. They’ve dedicated their whole life to their position. If they break their oath, they’ll be put to death

I'm pretty sure Daemon was fully aware of Mysaria's new business, and deliberately wanted to have what he did leaked; Mysaria is clever, but Daemon is downright devious. Daemon is also known as the "Prince of Flea Bottom" due to spending most of his time there with people loyal to him, he's highly aware of the goings-on in the city in general.

DO NOT take sex Ed advice from Suz lmao

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Look like crab, talk like people

Omg seriously everyone such a drama queen these days… I think you guys are hilarious and cute… don’t listen to the drama queens

Prince That Was Promised The Song Of Ice and Fire Is Jon Snow Until D&D Ruined It With Arya

A maidenhead is a thing, no matter how much you two would deny it, and it's an important way to ensure she's a virgin. Without it, there's no way to ensure paternity.

Ello

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I think Alicent is jealous, she fallen in love with the both prince Daemon and sir Criston and she had to marry a man too older than herself only because he was the king and her father demanded it. But the princess made love with both and this is what the queen only could wish for.

Ser Criston could never wed Princess Rhanyra because he’s low born. He’s a knight, but not noble born. Also she is putting his life in danger so she’s a horrible person. Rhanyra can not do whatever she wants.

1. Fist of all I really enjoy your videos, guys. It's a treat 🍿 2. 10:22 yes, you'll get to meet them those are called "Team Black". They're simps. There has been so much discussion about how the HOTD is such a toxic fandom compared to the GoT fandom (which we were toxic but not at this level). My guess is that this is due to GenZ now watching the show.

Well.. Targaryens are supermegaextra important. And unique. And outstanding.

Daemon's wife is the Vale, and her family are Arryn. The same family that Cat's sister married into.😊