Paddy Considine received a text message from GRRM himself letting him know that his version of Viserys he portrayed in the show was better than the one he wrote in the book. Truly a deserved affirmation and what an outstanding performance. Edit: OMG!!! 5K likes..... 😭😭😭 Mom, your child is famous

If Paddy Considine doesn't win an Emmy, the night truly is dark and full of terrors.

The Dark Souls boss arrival when Viserys came into the throne room was absolutely mesmerizing.

The dinner scene killed me. Seeing viserys be happy even if its just for a brief moment was the most wholesome thing ever. The score, acting and directing is executed perfectly. Mad how ramin did it again after the nightking theme.

A crippled Viserys' surprise entrance to the throne room with the epic announcement and with the support of this masterpiece of a track was phenomenal. No dragons, no armies, no fancy lines, just the greatest scene of the series.

I have no idea how episode 8 topped episode 7. Just wow.

Vaemond wasn't stupid, he knew he was pretty much commiting suicide. But he was like "Fuck it, im about to say this with my ENTIRE CHEST"

I actually like the irony that the prophecy that required the Targaryens to stay together was the final straw that broke the House.

It's incredible that a 50-year-old lepper with half a face slowly walking down a hall is the strongest king moment ever witnessed in this universe. I think Viserys had a lot of really good qualities for a king and his only true weakness was not understanding the ambitions of the people around him. He expects people to be driven by their very human desire for a good life and happiness not greed and lust for power. His plea at the end was so great and it even had the intended effect on most of the people there, but it didn't matter because everyone there was taught to put their feelings aside and further the interest of their family instead. People call him weak but he showed immense strength in this episode. If he had lived 20 more years and wasn't sick who knows what might have happened. I think he got a happy death in the end tripping out and seeing Aemma and leaving with the memory of finally reconciling his family. He dies thinking he succeeded in his main goal and will never see the horrific results of his mistakes. I think Alicent misunderstanding the prophecy, while it makes sense on its own, is unnecessary and just confuses the strong character development of Alicent. She already had very well-established motivations, her deluding herself about fulfilling Viserys' wishes is not needed.

I'm just so glad we all agree on one thing, Paddy delivered above and beyond expectations. He didn't subvert them, he just played the hell out of his part. I truly cried at his end, I haven't cried because of a TV show or movie since I was a boy. When he said my love as the credits rolled it felt like we all embraced the darkness of death with him, it was truly heart breaking and partially warming, knowing his suffering was over and he believed he'd be with his true and only love Aemma.

Most powerful moment in the whole GOT universe was the Viserys and Daemon scene. The timing was so brilliant. The fact this was improvised makes this moment even more emotional. (the director Geeta Patel confirmed that was improvised in Vanity Fair interview).

The throne room scene was so awesome, and knowing that Matt and Paddy improvised the part where Viserys’ crown falls off and Daemon helps him to the throne is so cool!

i think the reason why alicent was so quick to take Viserys's words about 'the prince who was promised' and not assume he was just delirious is because of that one scene in the episode about the royal hunt. He mentions to Alicent, "You asked me if I believed the dream" and proceeds to say, "yes" which might make Alicent think that Viserys is lucid because he did confide in Alicent back then about his dream of his son with all the dragons bowing.

I can’t believe how much I love Aemond he’s became a green daemon which I think is perfect for his character and can we just talk about him getting punched and not even spilling his drink? He must be thinking “hmm strong in name only I see.”

I haven't cried for a GOT episode since the Red Wedding, and almost at Ned and Jon's death. This one episode made me cry THREE times. Wow...I honestly believe this is the best episode produced from this series so far.

The most moving part of the episode for me was daemon helping his brother up to the thrown that everyone thought he wanted to take in earlier episodes

Daemon helping Viserys up the throne and picking up the crown/placing it on his brother is such incredible symbolism and an amazing vindicating moment. I'm glad they had a moment of reconciliation before Viserys death

Helaena is the wholesome Targaryen we didn’t know we needed. Also little Viserys melted my heart ❤️ I’m sure they’ll all live happily ever after

Pretty sure Viserys thought Alicent was Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra had to tell him her identity previously, for him to know it was her. Viserys likely thought Rhaenyra had come back and he was intending on continuing the conversation to assert that Rhaenyra's line is the one he thinks should carry Aegon's will. However, Alicent I believe knew Viserys thought he was talking to Rhaenyra, but didn't remind her identity, so she could use what he said to her advantage, whether its deceit or not, as now she knows for sure that Viserys will back Rhaenyra until his death, and there is nothing she can do to sway that without deceit.

The way they altered Viserys made him look like a real life hollow from the Souls games. Truly haunting, and a perfect performance.

Paddy Considine is the unsong hero of HotD S1! Give that man an Emmy cuz hes acting is spot on from the beginning to the end!

My father passed away recently and my god this episode was so difficult because it was like seeing him die all over again. The way Paddy and others portrayed his death rattle breathing, the painful wailing at slight movements and just everything about it was just so painfully close to home.

Here's one of the reasons why this one is the best so far. In my opinion, Aemond the one-eyed, that is, his young actor took over the whole episode even though he didn't speak 10 sentences. The actor is too good with those facial expressions, that one eye instills fear and everything, just like his character should. The dinner at the end when he gives a toast is perfectly done, the detail when the Jace hits him with his fist and he doesn't even flinch, doesn't even linger over the glass of wine and just laughs and pushes him and knocks him down, a few seconds of the series reveals a lot about that character and what he has become during years. On top of that, Jace is the son of Harwin, who was one of the strongest. Certainly the highlight for me is the relationship between Daemon and Aemond the one-eyed, even though they don't exchange a single word except looks. Aemond sees Daemon both as an idol and as the fiercest enemy that they will soon become, while the Daemon sees in Aemond himself when he was young (arrogant, brave, a good fighter, insightful, etc.) but at the same time a fiercer enemy that he would like to have oppose. Aemond is the son that Daemon would love to have.

personally, episode 8 was my favourite episode 7 was incredible but Paddy Considine was an experience like no other topping every last one of his performances before this. EVERY LAST ONE

The dinner scene almost broke my heart.

Viserys is by far my favourite character. What a performance by Paddy Considine. An emmy is certainly on the cards for him.

The actor who plays Aemond is phenomenal. Hopefully this is the last major time jump for a while and he gets to stick around.

What really sold the throneroom scene to me was not really Viserys struggling to reach the throne, but the moment when his crown drops to the floor. If you didn't know, this moment was an accident, the crown fell down, but Matt just picked it up and continued the scene. The director thought it only added the emotion and boi was that correct. There are two reasons why I love this so much: 1 - it shows that the throne has completely rejected Viserys. Remember that only an unworthy king cuts himself on the throne's blades which did happen to Viserys and led to his disease, but this is the quintessence - now not even the crown admits to Viserys being king. 2 - Daemon picking up the crown and putting it back on his brother's head. Remember how they started? Rivals, Daemon wanted to be the heir, he wanted the crown, he wanted to finally replace Viserys on the Iron Throne. And now he has it, in his hands, the very crown he always wanted and what does Daemon do? Puts it back on Viserys' head. It's such a moment personally for Daemon and for the Targaryen brothers. A brother is a brother, no matter what was before, blood is still blood.

No, Vaemond wasn't irrational and dumb in this scene. He wasn't raging, he just knew he's already screwed for claiming his heritage to Driftmark, so he decide to get his own way and say the truth as loudly as he could. You can clearly see satisfaction on his face. Vaemond just knew he's gonna be killed for that, now or later.

It might be recency bias, but this just may be my favorite episode between HotD and GoT. Only one brief moment of violence, but so much meaningful exchanges between characters. It felt like classic ASoIaF. The King deserves every award a TV actor can get, beyond stellar performance.

I was teary-eyed when Viserys enters the throne room. That’s the love of a father right there❤ He endured all that pain, with heavy breathing walked up the stairs, all to defend Raenyra.😭

I’d like to point out how much more the throne room scene is moving with the fact that Daemon helped his brother climb to the throne and crowned him, it really shows us how much Daemon truly cares about his brother

First time I cry in a series... Vicerys's speech truly touched me.

The walk up to the throne was beautifully poetic. Like the final rise in attempt to stop a disaster... And inevitably viserys still has to leave the throne even after his efforts The score and editing felt like a recap of the series, a swan song for Viserys

I love how it took Viserys longer to walk from one end of the throne room to the other than it took Jon Snow to travel from Winterfell to Dragonstone

I also found it interesting how Alicent presented herself to be pious to the Seven and decorated the red keep with the seven pointed star. she even had a necklace that fit. I wonder if she turned even more faithful or if this is just a facade to gain the faith for her side, or to manipulate some pious lords, maybe she used this to show how she changed since her freakout last episode.

I think the scene where Viserys met the young Viserys is one of the most heartbreaking scenes I ever watched. I still don´t know why exactly but I bursted out in tears after watching it.

I would've liked to see a scene of Alicent hearing about Rhaenyra's son Aegon, and see her fuming about it

Seeing Viserys walk through those doors, slowly creeping his way to the iron throne brought me to tears. What an outstanding performance from Paddy.

Can we all just take a moment to look at Heleanas Backround Acting? Like how she clutches her arms together and distances herself from her Brothers when they are fighting? Or how she takes her hands to her ears when Vaemond gets daemon'd. And when Aegon provokes Jacaerys at Dinner, shes just quietly sitting there, playing with something. Shes just so innocent... Also she just unintentionally roasts Aegon (Her Husband) at Dinner while delivering a Toast to Rhaena and Baela

Honestly this guy was the best part of the show for me. He nailed every single scene he was in. One of the best if not THE best actor on the show. He will be missed.

Viserys wasn’t rambling sadly. He thought Alicent was Rhaenyra and was talking to her, as he seemed to believe he was listening to her like the other day.

I came close to crying a couple of times. When Viserys entered the throne room after his conversation with Rhaenyra. When Viserys insists that he doesn’t want help but sees that it’s Daemon and accepts it. The dinner scene and his smile also choked me up a little too.

How you not gonna mention the part where Daemon helps his brother to the Throne? Such a powerful emotional moment

I noticed that in the dinner scene, Alicent and Otto were sitting to the Right of Viserys, the side where he lost his eye and part of his cheek.

It’s crazy to me that they can show viserys walking to the throne for that long and keep me absolutely captivated the whole time

Viserys wasn't just rambling about Aegon to an empty room, he thought he was talking to Rhenyra. It has been well established he often confuses people in his drugged/sickly state.

Viserys's long walk was the best moment of the show for me. What an absolute BAMF. And when Daemon helped him to the throne 😫😭

His "rambling" at the end was important because he only ever told Rhaenyra. He literally thought he was talking to Rhaenyra, he confused people for each other throughout the episode. Alicent was shown to have no idea what he was talking about, to the very end

I'm confident 80% of the audience got teary eyed at the supper scene, what a passionate and great speech it was.

One thing I absolutely loved in the scene with Viserys walking through the throneroom, that you didn't mention, was when Daemon picked up his brothers throne, after he dropped it, and placed it back onto his head! That gave me goosebumbs, simply because of the the underlying symbolism of having Daemon be the one to do it. Not only is it a great way to show the reunion of two brothers, letting past conflicts be laid to rest (just as Viserys pleaded Daemon to do in previous episode), but it also, in some way, reaffirms Daemons true alligiance (his family). He may have wanted to sit on the iron throne himself, but NEVER at the expense of his brother. When Daemon placed the crown on his brother it almost felt like he was re-electing him as king.

Glad I’m not the only one who cried at the last supper, this man who wanted nothing more than his family to get on and love each other, seeing them so,it apart but for one supper they’re happy, they liked each other again. The rift was repaired. He got his wish if only for a moment

Viserys' entrance to the throne room was my absolute favourite moment of the series so far. I wanted to cheer. Absolutely fantastic writing, directing and acting, when an old man hobbling across a room can be so powerful

Viserys struggling to walk through the Throne Room was one of the best entrances especially with the gold mask

I just got Goosebumps when King Viserys entered into the iron throne room🔥

I know it has some flaws, but I dare say that this is my favorite episode in all GoT series. Impeccable acting, a tour de force of Ramin Djawadi, cinematography both mesmerizing and simple. The writing in the dinner scene and the Throne Room scene just blew me away

Why is no one talking about the scene with Alicent and Dyana? That girl’s acting was so hauntingly convincing.

The beautiful second where it looks like Visery is somehow reaching down with his hand to pick up the crown is just great… it truly shows us that Daemon could have been his hand. By being his hand it just.. my god

Paddy deserves an Emmy for his performance. Utterly heartbreaking.

Every episode just gets better and better as the show continues, and I have no doubt that episode 9 will follow that trend after witnessing that banger of a preview

Cried buckets as he marches to the throne. That was a real king. When he collapsed on the throne it didn't cut him either. Nicely symbolic.

The acting in this show is amazing.

Viserys’ actor gave a masterful performance. I’m actually kinda bummed he’s not gonna be on the show now unless they do flashbacks. The range of emotion, his slow decay over time, his clear displays of internal conflict and desires…give that man the award he deserves!

As Viserys climbs the throne and we see the pommel of a sword, Viserys and the audience think it’s another kings guard (unless you can identify the sword instantly from its hilt, which I can’t) trying to help. Then it is revealed to both him and us that it’s Daemon helping so Viserys and audience both share that additional touching moment. A detail I really enjoyed. Also it the actor for adult Aemond and his smirk were so good it seemed essential that he be casted regardless of aging or appearance. Casting was probably like “F it, it’s too good to worry about any of those inconsistencies.”

King Viserys died believing his family would get along after he passed. At least it was somewhat of a happy ending for him.

It’s very difficult for a scene to be triumphant and inspiring at the same time, especially without it feeling forced. They nailed it. That was some of the best combination of writing, acting, and camera work I’ve seen.

I want to give a special shout out to a very overlooked scene. Alicent subtly crying after giving that maid the moontea. Alicent has turned into such a different character than her younger self and this scene is the absolute best example of it. From coming to blows with Rhaenyra precisely because of the moon tea, to using the substance to protect her own son years later. You can see her own morals collapsing from the look in her face.

I don't think Viserys' last words are supposed to be the catalyst of the war. They're just some comforting words Alicent will use to feel better about betraying her husband's wishes. Let's be honest, her family and her were planning on taking over the throne years before that, so the words of a delirious dying man didn't change anything.

Sadly, this is the last episode we see Paddy Considine as Viserys and man, he delivered it very well on this episode. Showing Viserys becoming more fragile and broken but still wants to determine to save his daughter and wants to see the happiness of his family is so touching. This episode is literally "The Calm Before The Storm" or in this case, "The Calm Before The Dance"

Viserys was a truly good person :( a rare thing in this universe. RIP. The actor was incredible

Those strange gargly noises you hear from Viserys is called a Death rattle. Fantastic sound to deliver such a message, and real for those who have witnessed it

Someone said Aemond looks like evil Legolas. Now I'll never think of something else.

Paddy Considine BLEW ME AWAY this entire season. LOVED his portrayal of viserys

Wasn't Viserys rambling about Aegon's dream because he and Rhaeneyra were discussing it earlier in the episode? As in he mistook Alicent for Rhaeneyra in the final scene. There's a good chance he's told nobody except Rhaeneyra about Aegon's dream so Alicent could genuinely be thrown for a loop by this. That said, it does feel a bit contrived, both in the sense of that happening to be the last thing he says, and that he just so happens to word it in a way that Alicent could be convinced he's talking about their son Aegon. Besides, she shouldn't attribute any rationality to what he was saying on his deathbed anyway.

Super emotional episode. Nice video, glad that you're doing these recaps, one of the few channels that actually makes them fun to watch.

Paddy was truly amazing. His farewell episode to the Viserys character was perfect. Aemond Targaryen is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters. The way he says "I don't give a shit about tournys" and his smirk when he shoves down his nephew during the dinner scene was brilliant.

Just happy that Paddy is getting love. Dude is such a phenomenal actor who’s slipped under the radar for what feels like his entire career. Man can act, and now everyone is seeing it

The amazing performance by paddy and the score aside, Aemond/daemon really made me exited for the future seasons. Knowing what will happen between the two played by these two actors is going to be amazing. Bravo hotd.

always a treat to go through the episode again with you. It has really become part of my HoTD experience :)

A genius detail that most of us missed: Aemond spits his “last tribute” right after he sees Rhaenyra’s middle son smirking at him as servant brings in a PIG and places it before him. A PIG YO. Remember episode 7? I didn’t notice it by myself unfortunately, but wanted to share it with you all!

Wow. Just wow. I bawled my eyes out (twice). Paddy Considine was absolutely amazing, bringing his character to an amazing conclusion. I will miss Viserys. And the laughter of all these people at the dinner table. This episode did not fail to bring me to tears! The score, the acting and the writing were all on point. Ahhhh ok stop I'm tearing up again :(

*MATT* *SMITH* *HAS* *"IT"* I know SeanTankTop, Jody's Corner, and Akasan have always been skeptics of this Daemon character but there is a reason why he is GRRM's favorite Targaryen and he's written a lot of them. Years before HOT D was aired, I would read how popular Daemon was among book readers. Came from both genders. A lot of females read this stuff and aren't into Twilight and Harry Potter or at least not anymore for some. I'd read how Daemon was such a BADASS Targaryen and how they couldn't wait to see him in TV form. Matt Smith crushed this role the moment we first see him in Ep 1. Daemon pulls the most gravity in EVERY scene. It's like even if he's leaning in the background, you want to know what he's doing? What's he thinking? How he's reacting? If he doesn't appear for 30 minutes into the episode, you start to ask, Where's Daemon? Where's Daemon? This is pure charisma, people. Listen, I thought Ewan Mitchell would steal scenes in this episode but I didn't see it at all. Aemond looks cool but it's not the level of charisma that Daemon carries. Matt Smith still pulls the most eyes and ears to him. We all hang onto his every word and Daemon is a man of very few words. But when he says something, it can hit you as hard and as fast as Dark Sister did through Vaemond's neck. Daemon is THE ONE. This is why in every comment section, guys and gals will say, I love Daemon! I love Matt Smith! I will defend all of Daemon's crimes! It's insanity. But he's a character who hasn't let me down. Without Daemon, I'm not sure I would continue to watch this show. GRRM and the book readers were right all along. We are starting to get it. Daemon truly is the main reason to watch. The GOAT. "He can keep his tongue." Can see the tongue attached to the neck while Daemon wipes off Dark Sister and then directly looks at Aemond. You can even see Aemond flinch the moment Daemon played Fruit Ninja with Vaemond's head. I know not everyone likes Daemon and that's fine. People want to be a contrarian or like the boy scouts. And Daemon is written as a grey character so he's going to be divisive. But even the haters have to admit Daemon still pulls the most attention over any other character in this show. He has "IT". He has je ne sais quo.

That was the most badass an old man's slow walk has ever been in media, I think! As someone who has seen a close family member "decay" rather rapidly from a medical condition (and I know I'm far from alone), I have to say I was astonished by the representation of the same in the show. I think this was the most realistic I've ever seen a man who is dying slowly but not of old age in media, and that's an accomplishment.

I wasn't really a fan of King Viserys, but where they took his character in the show and the way they were slowly killing him and how we see him in episode 8 really got to me especially when he walks to the throne had me in literal tears.

The scene in the throne room was truly symbolic. A weak, dying Viserys reaches his throne, forbids his subjects to help him, defends his daughter, his heir. It was strange how Viserys with that look, the torture, looked powerful at times.

You don’t need dragons & tons of action to have a good tv show. These past few episodes are a perfect example. Stellar Television!

It’s being a while since a TV show made me emotional, but Paddy as Viserys in this episode is nothing short of phenomenal. Reminds me so much of my dad’s final hours, the wheeze, the decay, the blurred mind, the insufferable pain…

Paddy as Viserys has been an absolute revelation for the whole season. Outstanding performance from top to bottom, I really can't praise it enough. Standing ovation

Anyone who's cared for someone dying of cancer knows that in the few days before their death they will find the last bit of energy they need to set things they need in order, enjoy the company of their loved ones, say goodbye and then pass on. That is what happened here with Viserys.

No because I was bawling multiple times.

This episode was particularly heartbreaking for me because it gave me ptsd of when my father was dying of cancer. The whispers, the weight-loss, the tired movements and the gravity of his death

Viserys dragging himself to the Iron Throne was definitely the climax of his story. At his most physically weakest, he became his most powerful in spirit. The final act as King. And his final act as a father, husband, brother, and grandfather…it was like that scene from Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2, when the whole gang had their last happy moment.

heart breaking seeing Rhaenyra and Alicent’s final last sweet moment before their decent into madness and death

We for sure needed more than 10 episodes. That said the show is already great, so with the time jumps mostly over I cannot imagine how incredible will season 2 be.

i think daemon helping his brother up the steps despite all was one of the best moments of the season so far

Viserys is the only hero in this story, everyone else is a villian.

Paddy is the new Brian Cranston. Played a goofy character in a comedy then seemingly transformed into an incredible dramatic character with a great performance.

Poor Vaemond was right and just like Eddard Stark, he got his head cut off. But since we never got a decent portrayal of the man, no one cared about his unjust death. Same for prince Aegon, who’s only shown as an asshole. But he is the rightful heir. Men always had preference over women and Viserys changed that without bothering to consult the nobility.

I loveeeeee your videos!! Soon as I finish watching the episode I come straight to KZfaq to see if you posted anything EVEN THOUGH I already know you post after 2 days lol no one explains it like you !!

his death just makes me cry like a girl.. how can a man so pure and full of love for his familly.. die so alone.. in the darkness only remembering his good days.. with the lie of a familly finally united.. RIP king viserys.. THIS DUDE DESERVE A TON OF PRICES..