never getting over “do you love me?” “… you imbecile”

Whenever I think of Aegon, I think of this one Tumblr post that talks about how he's the only character who is afraid of the Iron Throne. Viscerally, honestly afraid, and doesn't want it. He literally runs away from it, tries to get away- literally what other character in this show or universe would ever run away from the Iron Throne????? I just lowkey think he's one of the most self aware in that respect. He knew he wasn't meant for it, and he admitted it. He didn't want it. His character was always kind of doomed, which I think this video captures really well. I especially love all the focus on his and Alicent's relationship, because I don't think it's talked about enough. They were just in a terrifying situation all around. I imagine being told when you're a child that your sister could kill you one day would scare the hell out of you, and it sucks that he never had the chance to not live with all of that on his shoulders. I also love the part where Alicent's talking to him about protecting their own, and it shows the dinner fighting scene. It kind of gives me the same vibes (albeit in a lesser way) of him taking the throne to protect his family. The lyric of "I've come to burn your kingdom down" but he was in the heart of the kingdom the whole time. I don't know, I feel like he might've known that they were fighting a losing battle, that the throne wasn't worth it, but he isn't given a choice. He's trapped, in a different way, but still trapped. Anyway now I'm rambling. Great video!!! I love Florence + The Machine and this song is such a great fit for the characters!!!

Despite attempts to portray Aegon as a cruel or tyrant, all that came out was an abandoned child with severe alcoholism. I still remember the scene from the 3rd series, where Viserys makes his two-year-old son drink wine from his goblet. Otto was sent away, so at the time of growing up, no one could really control the boy. Who knows what would have turned out of him if his father had shown even a drop of attention to him and his grandfather had taken care of him in the early stages. The same Aemond turned out to be more solid, but he had a mother and sister nearby (he felt a strong connection with the first just on the night when he lost his eye and she was the only one who stood up for him). I believe Alycente loves Aegon very much. But, unfortunately, she was unable to raise him alone. It's all sad... And yes, I hate the writers for making Aegon a rapist. In the books, he was a dark horse, grrr...

Love it. The Greens have the most interesting characters 💚

i love it! Aegon is one of my favourites because he's really complex and complicated character! 💚💚

Perfect song for a perfect video, I love it! I really like actor Tom Glynn-Carney in the roles he's done so far, he is a fine dynamic actor who steals the show whenever he appears on screen, not to mention his good looks. I'm hoping he is given room to create and breathe life into his character as Aegon II and not seen as just a rapist and a bad man. There is far more to explore in Aegon and Tom has the talent and skill to make this one of the more unforgettable performances in the entire series. Very much looking forward to season 2.

delivered for the aegon girlies!

I’ve watched a ton of hotd edits about pretty much every character/team/dynamic (I am firmly on team Helaena-deserved-better) but this is the first one that genuinely floored me. The editing is incredible all around, but I have to bring attention to the opening. The way it alludes to the idea that the “holy water” is the last tear Viserys ever shed was masterful. I don’t even know if that was intentional on your part but holy shit dude. Well done.

Green team 💚💚

other fandoms: this is a vid about this female character['s relationship with the male protagonist] hotd: this a vid about [every woman around] Aegon II

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE DAMN

Well despite the show using every bad option of Ageons ( like the two measters and mushroom all telling three different stories in books) And they somehow managed to smooth over every bad action Rhaenyra has taken and painted her in a good light I still feel sore for Ageon he never had a chance, its clear Alicent was not equipped to be a mother when she had Ageon and all the stress and fear caused her to take it out on her son when Aemond and Helaena got the best of Alicent. That and Viserys being an absolute failure of a father basically neglecting him and Otto abusing him on top off al that well is it no wonder Ageon ended up an alcoholic (the rapist thing is the story the show choose to go whit, in the books there were other options)

this is really polished!!

Very cool edit

Perfect song for Aegon !!!!

They always cast the prettiest men to play the Targaryen " villians " 😂😂 GOT Vizzy , Aegon II , Aemond....