Daemon is a sociopathic narcicist who murderered his young wife. Otto's determination to keep him away from the throne demonstrates his commitment to the realm.

Otto fits perfectly into what a Medieval Lord should be and would have done

. FINALLY COMMON SENSE!!!!! Corlys was willing to give his 8 year old daughter to viserys but everybody forgets that happened.

People calling Otto the "new littlefinger" and "a snake" don't understand his character at all. By all accounts, he was a solid Hand of the King, did it for years, and was Politically savvy

There's nothing that makes Otto exceptionally evil for a man of his setting. He's just the archetypical ambitious lord. Most lords would've taken the opportunity to marry their daughter to the unmarried king without a son as well. On the contrary, he's such a pragmatic and talented statesman that even Jaehaerys I recognized him. He pretty much always gives the most objective advice for a medieval context. Haters will say that him picking Rhaenyra over Daemon and then Aegon is a contradiction but it's not. Male preference primogeniture says children of Monarchs's come before siblings and that principle does give Rhaenyra a leg up over Daemon. With Aegon however, the dilemma becomes brother or sister. Also, Aegon marrying Rhaenyra is much less weird than Daemon marrying Rhaenyra. The age gap is much worse for Daemon and Rhaenyra. It was the best advice. Considering that Aegon and Rhaenys are the male and female candidates to the throne with the strongest claims or that the customs and precedents heavily support the Greens at all, Rhaenyra's claim with bastards to follow her is so weak that she would have to deal with Aegon, Aemond, and Daeron to save her dynasty from them or their descendants. Them or their descendants will inevitably press their claims against the Strong boys at some point since they could always claim to be the true kings. Otto didn't orchestrate this war as much as people think he did. In understanding a medieval setting one can see that most of what Otto says is common sense. This is why he would support a son even if he wasn't his grandson. Succession rules applied consistently means less dynastic conflict because people aren't claiming the throne by wildly different metrics (heir by customs and precedents vs named heir). As for his hatred of Daemon, it's clearly justified given how so many of his actions already would be grounds for deposition or would otherwise be seen as extremely cruel even by medieval standards. He's the epitomy of "doing whatever the hell you want just because you're a Targaryen." He's summarily executing people all the time. He's a literal murderer and does it in almost every episode.

The only problem with Otto is that he underestimated the stupidity of his grandson Aegon and didn't prepare properly prepare him for the throne. Even though Aegon isn't a monster as Maegor was, he's a terrible king, driven by lust, anger and hedonism. Otto recognized this a long time ago - but either he nor Alicent took Aegon under their guidance or tried to change his behaviour.

I love that Otto has spent his entire life ruining Daemon's aspirations for the throne. I have a thing for underdogs and to see a mere knight and second son unabashedly defy this prideful, malevolent prince who thinks himself so superior is just entertaining as hell.

You can hate Otto as much as you want but you can't deny the fact That OTTO IS ALWAYS RIGHT EVENTUALLY

How people blame Otto for what Viserys did or what didn't I never understand. Viserys always thought he is living in a wonderland while Otto knew the reality of Westeros.

Not sure why people compare Otto to Littlefinger. Larys Strong is this show’s closest parallel to Littlefinger. Otto is more like Tywin.

You make some very interesting points. Still Otto's plans often seem pretty flawed. If Aemond hadn't happened to claim Vhagar (something Otto had nothing at all to do with) the Greens position is far weaker. Otto later launched a Coup d'etat in Aegon's name without first securing Aegon's support. There was a non-zero chance that he could have been left without the king he was fighting for. Even once he had Aegon on the throne it was a king who'd never been prepared to rule and who actively disliked Otto. I think the popular villification of Otto is exaggerated but to say he did nothing wrong is going a bit far.

I really like the duality of Otto's character. On one hand, he's committed to the good of the realm, whilst on the other, he is a self serving politician who wishes to advance the status of his own house. Many of his actions are understandable within the context of the world, even if they are not justifiable by our standards. Brilliant character.

You're forgetting all the times that Viserys tried to give Daemon the benefit of the doubt, and Otto told him with zero proof that Daemon was plotting against Viserys. And whenever Daemon would try for Viserys' attention, Otto would intercept those efforts, and tell Daemon that Viserys doesn't trust or love him, which Otto KNOWS isn't true, since Viserys tells him that he wants to reconcile with Daemon. When Otto goes to Dragonstone, he lies to Daemon's face that Viserys has no interest in hearing out Daemon, despite Viserys suggesting he to go to Dragonstone to settle the feud himself. Otto might not be as slimy or traitorous as Littlefinger, but he's just as conniving and dishonest. Truthfully, Otto is Littlefinger if you remove all of Littlefinger's weaknesses and replace them with more intelligence. Otto did what Littlefinger couldn't. He was able to obtain the second highest position in the realm, and secure power for his bloodline in as few political maneuvers as possible. Peter Baelish never even came remotely as close as Otto Hightower to sitting on the throne. Otto Hightower is closer to Tywin Lannister in terms of influence and power, as both effectively ruled the seven kingdoms from the position of Hand of the King, by controlling young kings with no head for politics. But to say that Otto Hightower was faultless is a lie and a delusion, or a purposeful misrepresentation of the truth. He had plenty of insight into Daemon, and was worried mainly that Daemon wanted to replace Otto, and there was precedent for it. Kings had often names their brothers to be Hand of the King, and Daemon even confronts Viserys for the very fact that Daemon was never made his Hand, so we know Otto was right to be worried about his job. But the way he went about securing his position, trying to sow discourse between Daemon and Viserys, and knowingly trying to usurp Rhaenyra's claim to the throne (he knew Viserys wanted Rhaenyra to be Queen, but went against it anyway) was all kinds of underhanded. As soon as Aegon is crowned king, Otto spends the rest of the Dance waging war against the rightful heir, that's treason in the show, and its dishonest because we all know that he knows Rhaenyra is supposed to be queen. Otto knowingly pits brother against sister, and causes a civil war. He obviously doesn't expect it to cause the extinction of House Targaryen, but he's also still starting a civil war. Whether you hate or like Otto Hightower, you can't act like this is for the good of the realm. This is pure selfishness, he's willing to spill blood and let all seven kingdoms suffer the casualties if it means he wins.

Otto Hightower is my favorite character in HOD. I agree with you 100%. That is why I support Team Green.

Otto is the only sane person in the show 💚

It's so good to be among my own people Team Green Forever 💚💚💚💚

finally someone with a common sense.

The mistake Otto made was not preparing Aegon on the DL to be king.

If only this video can go viral to all the supporters of the blacks, It's like they are applying the standards of the the modern world instead of the times envisioned by GRRM esp the role of women and security for family imo, Thanks for great content , Go Greens

The first season I absolutely hated Otto . After watching the first 2 episodes of season 2 , I’m hating him less and less . He hasn’t done anything that’s truly evil unlike Daemon and Rhaenyra.

I am so glad there are still people out there who are able to think, and analyze smart decisions and motives of people and not confuse it with treachery and malice. In GOT it was kinda obvious that the Lannisters are the bad guys since they have done several evil things with or without much reason, like Joffrey and Cersei did. But here both sides are relateable and understandable, and it's up to the audience whose side are they on based on their views. It's partly because of Otto why I am team green since their characters feel much more real, relateable, disciplined and overall a lot of them are much more better people than the blacks. In summary, that was a great video explaining how many of Otto's moves were based and actually bold and smart. So great job my man!

He was the one that encouraged Viserys to name his own daughter over Daemon as succsessor. I don't see why he couldn't make Viserys see all the conflicts ahead with her named as heir. I thought of Otto more like Tywin.

In episode 3 (season 2), Rhaenys said "Otto Hightower would never approve this". She was referring to the attempted assassination of Rhaenyra by Ser Arryk, which resulted in his and his twin brothers' deaths. Even Rhaenys knew that Otto was a reasonable and level-headed man.

It’s important to remember that Vizzy is like the 5th targ king. The second king was killed by Maegor. Maegor married a Hightower and horribly abused her and the realm. If you see Desmond as Maegor 2 then a lot of Otto’s actions begin to make sense.

The expression Otto had on his face before going to inform Viserys of Rhaenyra's shenanigans kind of stood out to me, almost seemed like he knew it would benefit him, but was still reluctant to do it because he does care for Viserys and Rhaenyra too to an extent

Almost all of these refutations are red herrings. The main issue people have is that his ambition to have his grandson on the throne, no matter how unfit he is, and despite the fact he's not the named air causes the war. Otto planned to have Aemon crowned even before he was aware of Alicent's misunderstanding of the king's final words. You'd have to argue that Otto was right in directly disobeying his king's orders for his goals and that there would be a rebellion if the Green faction didn't pop up around Aemon, without the support of the hand and the high council. In the scenario that Otto forewent his ambition and supported the Rhaenyra's planned succession, I don't think it's likely there would have been a groundswelling of lords going against their word and rejecting her. If you can't disagree with that, you have to rely on your rationale that Otto's ambition is justified and justifies the war.

Very well made. Made me reconsider my thoughts on Otto 👏

as always great explanation/analysis from Mr. Valaritas! But still, I support the blacks and Otto would never gain my affection.

Saying Otto is not evil, fine. But saying he did nothing wrong is a bit of a push. He kept the King “drugged” so he could run things. As hand, he well knew that Viserys’ wish was to have Rhaenyra as heir to the throne. He didn’t just put his daughter in front and let things evolve “organically”. He was very much actively trying all he could to undermine not only Rhaenyra’s claim but also that of her descendants. He knowingly pushed many decisions that would have broken the King’s word (ex: The new Lord of Driftmark. Thanks to the King’s epic return that ruined his plans). At every point, he tried to draw a wedge between the King and his Targaryen family. He used his position to push his own interests above (not concomitantly, or even right after) those of the King. That alone makes him bad. The contrast was clear when Lord Strong was the hand.

I love Otto tbh. I think he’s more comparable to Tywin who I also love.

In terms of medeival sense… he is a good father. Perhaps even in modern times he’s still a good father. His terms are my family will survive no matter what and I will fight for them no matter what. Our bias paints him negatively, but he’s exactly the kind of a man you want on YOUR side.

I really love your analysis!

Otto is still the best in that show. No one is perfect but he has demonstrated a character better than even Tywin

I always favored the side Daemon wasn't on, so I could understand him well.

Otto has the wish and drive to improve his families standing. He doesnt do so by some dagger and poison method but by carefully political movements and diplomacy. Honestly the only argument you could bring against his political actions in general is saying that in a feudale society no one should dare and try to improve their own standing. Also if you look at daemon only through his actions...than daemon is a bloody psychopath

Otto: find out whose happy and tell me what theyre happy about Larys: find out whose unhappy and tell me what they are unhappy about Littlefinger: find out who wants a secret kept then offer them a place to keep it...

As you said, I think that problem with Otto might lie in the show's composition. In my opinion the show makes blacks' decisions more understandable and explored than the greens'. Everyone is cheering for Daemon and Rhaenyra while Alicent and the rest tends to be portrayed as the bad ones

He had lord Caswell murdered.

you didn't address the number one thing he did wrong - his coup. he was planning on putting Aegon on the throne despite Viserys making it clear that he picked Rhaenyra as heir. and he planned on doing this even before the whole "prince that is promised" death bed misunderstanding. this has led to civil war and the death of thousands, and debunks your claim that he did nothing wrong

Fans often like to forget that the fear factor of Maegor the cruel was still in everyone, even extending to King Viserys. It shocks me that they think Viserys would even consider Daemon to have a powerful position, or even the throne.

mr valaritas, thanks for that great video!

Season 2 killed this with Otto expressing awareness that nobody (importantly Viserys) wanted Aegon to be king, and that he put Aegon there anyway despite Aegon being entirely unprepared to rule. I blame the show writers for the oversight of it though. Having Otto believe that he is doing what is best for the realm, that conveniently happened to have some self interest sprinkled in, fit the character better. They just had to destroy it with one poorly thought out scene. At least Otto's actor sold it beautifully to dampen the pain the scene inflicted on the deeper plot elements.

Your videos are really underrated Keep up the good work. Your indepth analysis is very hard to find

Daemon murdered his young wife brutally for no reason he isn't the good guy.

Funny you said Otto take a page from little finger book when it is the other way around lol.

Otto's character wishes for stability in the land, but he also wishes to forward his own family. I think putting his daughter in King Viserys' path was always going to compromise him. He could not be a good hand and a good Hightower. Predictable pitfall, that's why I love his character so much.

Otto to me is like Swearingen in Deadwood... you think "what an asshole!" until HEARST comes along.

People criticise Otto for having ambitions for his family. Well what about Rhaenyra? 3 of her sons are bastards yet she wants Jacerys to inherit the Throne, and Lucerys to inherit Driftmark. She has her ambitions as well and, unlike Otto, hers are based on lies. Viserys MARRIED Alicent it's above board the Hightowers are legally in-laws of the royal family. His plan worked. Rhaenyra just stumbles from one disaster to another and blames everyone but herself.

Otto is not the new Little finger, he's the new Tywin Lannister. They modeled his portrayal in the show after Charles Dance's portrayal of Tywin. And he certainly has its moments though he doesn't have the same commanding presence. I count Otto among the few things that were done right in this show, even if he is just a copy of a better version, at least when it's his turn to be on screen, significant things are said and significant things happen.

The differences you provide between Otto and Littlefinger are true. On the surface, they are similar, but once you start to go deeper it becomes clear that they are different. Even their beginnings are different. One is a keeper of peace, and the other is a causer of chaos.

Otto is not an evil person by any means, his actions do not depend on his moral compass, but he does politick and scheme with certain lords of westeros to support aegon's claim over rhaenyras, as such he weakens and fractures the realm further(note that im not saying he is entirely to blame for the war) but he does work to fracture the realm (not out of callousness nor sadism, but out of ambition & duty for his house which nonetheless are unjust acts) Hes not a bad person and he tries to minimize collateral damage but he is a vital tool in starting the war and making the war possible in the first place, at least in the show (books are a tiny bit different so far). Yet regarding rhaenyra, people who claim that rhaenyra should be passed over due to matters of tradition & custom should look to our world or westeros's history because progress is always occuring and certain traditions are always being forsaken for the sake of progress and better governing.

Thank you I been arguing this case and everybody keep saying I’m crazy

Otto and Daemon are both second sons. Theyre both in a situation where they have to do something scummy to move up in the world and be more than just a servant to the their older brothers. They just go about it in different ways.

Daemon's fiasco in the Riverlands proves Otto right. He's gained the support of exactly one house at the cost of making the other houses hate him, which he lost when he allowed a kid who's been lord for about 10 minutes to bully him into chopping off his only allies head. So now they all hate him, think he's weak, and a fool. The only thing Otto was wrong about was thinking Daemon is a real political threat. He's simply too self-centered and reckless to consolidate power.

Great video 🎉

The ironic part is that you can totally remove the Greens descendants and still have a real civil war between the Strong boys and their little brothers (Aegon and Viserys) because ain't no way Daemon the supremacist will be happy seeing Jace Strong sitting at the iron throne while his silver haired boys are just the "loyal brothers", lol Daemon's whole personality is about not respecting those with more than 25% non-valyrian dna 😂, and I don't want anyone to tell me he won't because Jace will marry Baela, Daemon not once thought of Baela's rights on Driftmark (neither the feminist Corlys and Rhae) all for the sake of getting closer to the throne through Rhaenyra, I don't think he'll chose Baela's offspring over his own sons, on a final note: the Blacks are extremely patriarchal, because they're ready to take away Baela's rights and give it to any boy whether a Velaryon or not, a trueborn or not (I'm pointing out to Alyn) Corlys will give Driftmark to any boy but not Baela yet expect the Greens to throw away their beliefs and safety for Rhaenyra and her Strong boys because it's convenient for him and his ambition, the Blacks are misogynist in denial, the worst type

The only thing he did wrong was having his Children crowning King. He knew it was not what the King wanted and he knew who was in line first. But he worked a lot to secure power to his house.

I would then have to classify his decision of supporting Aegon as a bit short sighted

Knowing what we know what's been revealed in the newer season. Daemon doesn't love his brother 100%.

I've started watching the series a few days ago and I'm now on episode 7. I still don't understand why Otto is considered a villain. On the other hand, I can't comprehend why Daemon is a fan favorite. He seems like a sociopath, or maybe even a psychopath.

Some people really do just live in delusion, my god.

Nice explanation

Otto is certainly an interesting and nuanced character but to say that he did nothing wrong also lacks of nuances as he did a lot of things to push his personal interests against what the king wanted and the best for the realm, which were undeniably choices that he made. Otto pushing his own house is not a rightful behaviour as well because obviously, an action fitting the narratives of that period of time/world doesn't mean that it is right. Other characters did not do the same under the same position as Otto. I think that it is not quite fair to leave out several characters (such as only comparing Otto with the Sea Snake), comparisons, and things that Otto did (such as pushing and manipulating his daughter into hating her friend) in this discussion because when these are included, it will be very clear what Otto did wrong. Like the show (2nd season) very much highlights the fact that Otto manipulated his daughter (not just into marrying the king), passing down to his grandchildren, into something worst and that came back to bite himself.

Otto is actually my favorite. I admire his farsight and how he can simultaneously protect the realm, his daughter, and his bloodline from behind the curtain. I think he's completely justified and brilliant

I can’t blame him for believing his daughter when she came and said that visairus said aegon should be king. He did what was necessary to ensure his last wishes were kept he’s a particularly cunning player of the game of thrones. He always ensures situations are mutually beneficial for his family and the royal family. But he never overstep his boundaries except when he was talking to aegon When he got the handed of king title taken from him. And you’re absolutely right about him going to drone if he was pussy, he would’ve never went. That took a lot of balls for him to stand in front of a dragon and the dragon rider like that.

Corlys offered his daughter in a marriage pact, While Otto sent his unwilling daughter straight into the grieving kings bedchambers. While trying to marry off your very young daughter too an adult is fucked up, sending your young daughter into an adults bedroom in your dead wifes revealing dresses is no less fucked up. Had Otto offered a marriage pact like Corlys then you would have a point, but what Otto did was wrong.

So as hand of the king, he defied the kings orders to put the rightful heir on the throne, a peaceloving queen instead made a coup to put his drunken psycho 10 IQ grandson on it thus starting a civil war. And all this is explained away with he has ambition and was stunning and brave when he went to dragonstone :D

Corlys proposal to the King was open and direct. Otto was calculated and premeditated.

Otto didn’t need to do any of these things though. The Hightowers are already one of the most powerful houses in the realm, and Alicent would have prosperity and security no matter what, as a high born daughter. While its possible that the realm would have been divided anyway with Rhaenyra as heir, Otto definitely pushed this division for his own interests. This video doesn’t mention that Otto was the key member of the plot to usurp the throne, killing those lords who supported Rhaenyra, and ironically creating the war he said was “inevitable”. I do not think that he cares at all about his family, only for their status and power. In this way a better comparison might be between him and Tywin. The few scenes we see with Otto and Alicent in S1 show her visibly uncomfortable. He just uses her as a tool for the gain of his house, and ultimately, I see his failure with Alicent as a cycle continuing with her failure with her own children. In S2 (spoilers) He clearly does not care about Jaehaerys, Helaena, nor Alicent. In the scene in Ep2 where he proposes the funeral procession, he says that he “loved” Jaehaerys, which to me seemed fake and forced. This isn’t really an argument, but in all of the scenes with his family I just don’t see any real affection for them. In short, he is a good hand but a bad father, and someone who doesn’t really care for the realm

Best video. I honestly don’t understand how everyone considers Otto evil. He is self-serving but he’s not evil by any stretch.

another title: findings reasons for NOT HATE Otto Hightower.

Team green is here! ❤ Love the video. Otto could see the realities of Westeros and always acted accordingly. Didn't spill the first blood and always tried to compromise. He is far better than Daemon, just because he didn't choke Rhaenyra or didn't beat a soldier out of small d**k anger people doesn't like him.😂

Totally agree

Great analysis of characters of depth ;)

Honestly great explanation I totally forgot Otto tried to marry them to prevent the war

Guys Whats the song playing on background?

Hot take, but I believe that Larys Strong the Clubfoot is more like a HotD parallel to Petyr Baelish "Littlefinger"...

Very good video. I like Otto. Standing up to Daemon, the gold cloaks, and most of all Caraxes was extremely brave. Also, if Robb had listened to Theon's military advice at every turn, I think he would have won the war of the five kings without the whole Red Wedding &Theon Turncloak incident ever happening.

i agree with everything, but why otto try to put aegon on the throne? i believe that's the only thing i don't understand about his character, he surely knew that would set everything on fire and blood

People don't hate Otto for his ambition; they hate him because he started a needless civil war with dragons on both sides. He knew his actions would end decades of peace that Jaehaerys and Viserys struggled to maintain. He also knew that war with dragons could and would result in hundred of thousands, if not millions of casualties. He knew all that, and he did it anyway, just for power. That's why people hate him.

Reasonableman should be Ottos superhero name

He was planning to put Aegon on the throne no matter what Viserys wanted and plotted for years against the blacks. He got what was coming for him, and his biggest success is Aemond being a mirror image of Damon and claiming Veghar which he had nothing to do with him.

Thank you, you made me understand hi character better!

"Vizerus"??? Bro they said it in the show in like, 2011 lmao

Your videos are absolutely amazing, just discovered you channel and have been watching them non stop. Could you make videos about Tommy Shelby from peaky blinders, Negan from walking dead, Lorne Malvo from Fargo, Roger Sterling from Madmen and Felix Gallardo from Narcos Mexico?

1:43 Otto is a terrible father. Alicent does not want to have such a powerful position and manipulating events to make her become queen only put her in danger, whereas she would have been no threat to anyone had she remained as just the hand's daughter. The entire shows conflict can even be traced back to that action.

Man HotD did dirty to the Greens, of course they made a betray-move against the crown But the reason wasnt "well Viserys says about a dream of Aegon" bruh Otto literally says that Daemon would rule the realms, the place is going to be a brothel and the head of Otto and his family is gonna roll And he was right, Rhaenyra turns into the vein of mad King (Maegor) in some way because of the deaths of her family

Você foi extremamente preciso em tudo que falou, concordo 100%. Otto jogou o jogo dos tronos como precisou ser jogado e fez seu dever como Mão de um rei fraco. Clássico personagem que Martin ama escrever.

A dragon ls worth an eye. He was an ambitious schemer who worked for power, not ruthless but a Machiavellian trouble maker. Viserys imho is the villain of the series.

You are a gods-send, far too many people watch this show through the lens of modern sensibilities without respect to the time and setting it actually takes place in. He is by far the most logically written and compelling character.

Otto Hightower, a prominent character in House of the Dragon, is often depicted as one of the most morally corrupt figures in the series. His cunning and ruthless nature become evident through his relentless pursuit of power, often at the expense of others. Otto manipulates events to place his grandson, Aegon II, on the Iron Throne, undermining the rightful succession and destabilizing the realm (Martin, 2018). His machinations include deceit, betrayal, and instigating conflicts, showcasing a willingness to sacrifice anyone, including his own family, to achieve his ambitions (Abraham, 2022). Otto's role in initiating the civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons, further highlights his unscrupulous tactics and relentless drive for power, regardless of the ethical implications, cementing his position as a particularly evil character in the series (Condal & Sapochnik, 2022). The Blacks, led by Rhaenyra Targaryen, hold the strongest claim to the Iron Throne based on the clear line of succession established by King Viserys I. Rhaenyra was named heir by her father, and her claim is backed by significant legal and traditional precedents (Martin, 2018). Despite the patriarchal norms of Westeros, Viserys I's declaration and the subsequent oaths of loyalty from the lords of the realm bolster her legitimacy (Abraham, 2022). Furthermore, Rhaenyra's lineage and direct descent from Viserys I position her as the rightful ruler, making the Blacks' claim to the throne not only just but also in line with the established laws and traditions of the Targaryen dynasty (Condal & Sapochnik, 2022). The Blacks' support from key houses and their moral high ground in adhering to Viserys I's wishes further strengthen their position as the rightful heirs to the Iron Throne (Martin, 2018). References Abraham, D. (2022). House of the Dragon: Behind the Scenes. HBO. Condal, R., & Sapochnik, M. (2022). House of the Dragon [TV series]. HBO. Martin, G. R. R. (2018). Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (A Targaryen History). Bantam Books.

Otto has been my favorite since e1 or 2 of season 1

Otta is what happends when tywin lannister is not a mehalomaniac with a grudge

this is WAYYY too much benefit of the doubt, he ran a COUP and started a huge war, and this guy is like "hey he's not a bad guy"

Hey there, what's the song? It's so familiar it's killing me.

Feel like every point is really obvious are there really people who aren’t picking up on this?

Videos like this are what create the situation where most viewers blame everything on Alicent who was literally pimped out as a child by her dad, and blamed for the succession war when Otto started it all, manipulated Alicent into it and was going through it without her knowledge anyway. And most of the fandom already ignores Otto and viserys to spew misogynistic vitriol at alicent. Why does Otto need a defense video at all, but especially saying he did nothing wrong exonerates the countless men in history who treated young girls and women in general as disposable.

The only man who rivals Otto is Tywin

Otoo did suggest to marry Aegon and Rhaenyra in good ol' Targaeryan tradition. Would have avoided the dance altogether.

Uh he went against his kings wishes . That is wrong he admitted it himself .