The Truth about Daemon Targaryen | House of the Dragon

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22 күн бұрын

Daemon Targaryen is a polarizing character. You love him or you hate him, There is no middle ground. Matt Smith is doing an amazing job capturing the essence of the very complex and gray character. House of the Dragon Season 2 will air June 16th and I want to talk about the Real last dragonlord king consort Daemon Targaryen. In this video I will explain exactly why I love Daemon Targaryen. How about you?
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@marcostargaryen4181 20 күн бұрын

As a Targaryen loyalist, I love Daemon because he embodies his house words and acts like a true targaryen

@MCrvngraddip2013 20 күн бұрын

Yes I 100% agree 🔥 & 🩸

@copperhead2694 20 күн бұрын

Yes , totally agree .. he embodies being the Dragon . It’s way he can be a villain to some and a Hero to others .

@alexdghugo 19 күн бұрын

Yes, same here!! He is a Dragon ❤

@Chingigante69 18 күн бұрын

I am a real Targaryen loyalist While daemon is a true Targaryen he is the only real Targaryen on that side Real loyalist gotta root for the greens

@last7509 11 күн бұрын

A dragon is not a slave

@tanakeilidh384 20 күн бұрын

I mean, three cheers for Matt Smith for portraying Daemon so impeccably, right?!

@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon 13 күн бұрын

Fuck yes!!

@yhulie 20 күн бұрын

I can't believe Viserys weak ass really listened to Otto Hightower and essentially betrayed his brother and Rhaenyra. Daemon as Hand and married to Rhaenyra House Targaryen would've continued to thrive to unimaginable lengths.

@HisameArtwork 19 күн бұрын

rhenys and corlys sitting on the throne would have prospered further because coryls made his house ritch he would have made the 7 kingdoms richer.

@andreagayle1972 10 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@laurelsilberman5705 20 күн бұрын

“A raggedy [moral compass], but he does have one”😂

@carolbriscoe9337 19 күн бұрын

The man loved his brother and quietly defended him at every turn. For Daemon, family was everything and he acted accordingly. He was also a DRAGON.

@ronaldmccomb8301 20 күн бұрын

Comparing Daemon to Lestat is so accurate. Great video as always, Gray Area.

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

Thank you♥️

@boynxtdoor8476 19 күн бұрын

Yes! A tad more dense but yes. 😭

@Deltadivaix 19 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness @GrayArea do you watch interview with the vampire? If not I would love for you to do reaction videos to it.

@MissGrandeko 20 күн бұрын

Girl what are people not getting??!?! 😭😭😭 characters are reflections to the humans around us, nobody is all good or all bad, and we all have justifications for the things we do. Now are those justifications always solid? No, lol, but that’s what makes us human? So why can’t people comprehend that Daemon is an extremely gray character and that’s what makes him so much fun. So dynamic and frustrating. Sometimes you’re rooting for him and sometimes you’re disappointed in him. That’s the point of fiction 😭😭😭 we have lost nuance

@Deltadivaix 19 күн бұрын

Girl, when you said, "You want him to be like Ned Stark, he's dead!" I cackled out loud so hard. But so true.

@GreyWasteTim 20 күн бұрын

"Biggest Daemon fan" Excuse me. I think you have my title 🤣

@GrayArea 19 күн бұрын

We can share

@Betrayed_King 20 күн бұрын

Balerion was like, "no0o0o0o0o! Enough of this sh!t." 😂😂😂😂

@ktbecstasy 20 күн бұрын

I burst out laughing 🤣

@user-sy2ng5ro1z 20 күн бұрын

Let's get some revenege in two weeks!❤‍🔥

@thedragondemands5186 20 күн бұрын

The Greens drew first blood! _THEY DREW FIRST BLOOD!!_

@jessjess23brooks89 17 күн бұрын

As much as I like Daemon, I don't like his flavor of revenge for Luke's death 😭. Everything else he does in the war is awesome though.

@user-sy2ng5ro1z 17 күн бұрын

It's war! Which man wouldn't avenge his son? And it's a green who killed him, was his fault.

@lucyfaire1980 19 күн бұрын

The Lestat comparison was genius. Both characters knew how the world works and what their true nature is.

@djrerayaloha4112 20 күн бұрын

What is love? Baby, don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more.

@tonyattardo9350 17 күн бұрын

You owe me $400 I just broke my car window with the side of my head

@jendersonmohammed443 18 күн бұрын

The Rogue Prince is one of my favourites EVER

@fairdose 20 күн бұрын

Are you kidding me? Matt Smith as Daemon is one sexy beast!

@KarlKarsnark 17 күн бұрын

I guess you could say there's a lot of GRAY AREA when it comes to Daemon....and that's why we love him. Can't wait for the "juicy" coverage this Season! Awoooooo!

@jmims26 8 күн бұрын

I love what you did there!😂

@dragonstonefirechief 20 күн бұрын

Mine and GRRM Fav character.

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

& mine after Daenerys

@user-np4gr2je2q 20 күн бұрын

He's the only reason i watch the show couldn't care less about the others

@piaauman9020 17 күн бұрын

i love how daemon and rhaenera are both SO targaryen, they love speaking high valerian (i'm sorry i have no idea how to spell all the names), love the customs, traditions and are so comfortable in their own skin. I love daemon as a character, but.. i don't like it when he is rough with rhaenera and i am afraid of his "half mad" side. i adore rhaenera.

@junior_johnson_racing 20 күн бұрын

Best way to describe Dameon is he's the most Targaryen .

@trehubb6144 19 күн бұрын

Daemon is the only one who realizes he exists in a fantasy world with Dragons. Like he's the literal blood of the Dragon with an ancient history that was superior to everyone around him😅. I can't be mad he actually realizes this and acts on it😂

@ACinemafanatic 20 күн бұрын

😂 I love how when they asked Matt smith about danys actions in season 8 he said he would join her

@theoldvalyrians6448 20 күн бұрын

Because he is a stud

@ennaie1 20 күн бұрын

when mother uttered "I don't care"... I felt that!!

@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615 20 күн бұрын

A true Gray character. I feel like Daemon sacrificed himself and Aemon one eye so his son could become king. Keep up the great work.

@jessjess23brooks89 17 күн бұрын

And probably to end the smallfolk's suffering in the Riverlands. Even for an intense dragonlord, what Aemond did was a bit... Much.

@mrlaw2729 13 күн бұрын

Monstrous even @@jessjess23brooks89

@rowanjoy419 20 күн бұрын

Also I hate how people blame Rhaenyra because Daemon killed Vaemond Velaryon, like the guy just insulted his wife and is working with Otto. I think most of the fandom sees Team Green as just Alicent and forget that Alicent got there because Otto set her with Viserys.

@copperhead2694 20 күн бұрын

Plus he defied a direct order of the king. He deserved what he got .. and I enjoyed watching it a few times . Lol

@cjlj108 20 күн бұрын

Omg I literally said Daemon was similar the vampire Lestat too!! I literally said it at the same time! 🤣🤣 Both are diabolical but its always for a reason and to claim what is rightfully there's. Also, loved your comparison to Tyrion, never thought about them being similar before but I'm sure Tyrion would be happy to know he was comparable to the Ultimate Dragon.

@josynaemikohler6572 20 күн бұрын

That is exactly like Monopoly or Uno. They are known as "Friendship Enders" for a reason. :D

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

Actually u have a point because when I throw a draw 4 and someone throws it back to me I want a flippppp the table

@pamjames9077 20 күн бұрын

I love Daemon’s character. The dude is a man’s man. No regrets.

@AntoineVello 20 күн бұрын

I am going to send this video whenever someone wants to slander Daemon.

@freckles0829 20 күн бұрын

As soon as I saw that thumbnail, it was a wrap...I've always loved those bad boys! 🫶💋👑

@shockwave1126 20 күн бұрын

One way or another, Daemon is about getting the job done by being a dragon. Agree with Grayarea, you can’t be a softie in ruthless world,

@rowanjoy419 20 күн бұрын

Thank to say that he is similar to Tyrion, because even tho I didn't see this comparison coming, Since the 1st time I saw Tyrion in Got, I was like "he is very cunning and can manipulate when he wants to, or be very upfront and confrontational, he definitely likes chaos" but I think people didn't see that because they saw the kind heart he had for people he thought were similar to him, like Bran being disable and John being a bastard.

@FernandoStarkTargaryen 20 күн бұрын

I agree with you 100%, the show is making him seem way to evil and without any actual development. He is both good and evil, but it feels like it is more evil. Very accurate on how Tyrion and Jaime Lannister as one person would be Daemon Targaryen, he is the baddie we all love to hate 😂 Love seeing new material from you gurl, you’re doing amazing 🫶🏻♥️

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

❤❤thank you

@Darkstar_Dayne 20 күн бұрын

As a man I wanna be like Daemon so bad even tho I know he's evil asf

@isabellajensen9480 19 күн бұрын

I don’t think Jaime needs a redemption ark. The actor said Jaime sacrificed his honour to save king’s landing, he’s like Ned in a way, he did the right thing and doesn’t seek to redeem himself, they will both take their sacrifice to the grave, that’s real honor

@sonyastodghill8328 18 күн бұрын

Loved him from the minute he came across my tv screen! I’m so ready for this season! So happy to hear your voice again!!!

@tanakeilidh384 20 күн бұрын

I'm watchin HotD and keep thinking "When we get another scene with Daemon?"

@tonysled6796 20 күн бұрын

I would argue Daemon restrained himself in so many respects. For example If you consider in the show and Fire and Blood Vol 1 Daemon is shown to have superior knowledge of Dragon eggs, hatching, bonding and piloting. He could have used the Goldcloaks to take control of the city at any moment then raise his own force with a host of dragon riders. Especially when House Velaryon was opposing the wishes of the King's Hand. really happy you are back Gray!

@sephorahora127 8 күн бұрын

Matt Smith is so good at grey characters, I can’t wait to see more of how him portraying Daemon esp how he deals with the consequences of blood & cheese, his restlessness and what kind of partner he is with Rheanyra, as well as his final showdown with Aemond!

@djleak9806 20 күн бұрын

Glad to see your videos again was looking for you when they did the latest trailer lol

@areebariz1639 20 күн бұрын

The more show's creator or "fans" try to stop folks from loving this already adored character (literally ever since Fire and blood came out), the MORE I'm gonna love him! At everyyyyy cost! I don't even care anymore! I'll honestly enjoy his character no matter what he does

@princedavid88 20 күн бұрын

It is clear the show runners favor Rhaenyra's camp.

@burntorangehorn 19 күн бұрын

@@princedavid88 True, but they've done a decent job of portraying both camps as grey. It's also true that, in the book, Archmaester Gyldayn's narrative is written with a pro-Green slant, consistently favoring rumor/innuendo over fact-or vice versa-depending on which side it portrays in a better light. Show Daemon is still grey, but certainly a far clearer anti-hero in the show than in text.

@richromeo2571 20 күн бұрын

It’s great to come back and hear a familiar voice ❤❤!!! Go Team Black 😊

@Mimichele78 20 күн бұрын

The Lastat comparison is pretty good. Lol

@ridiculousnessreigns8018 20 күн бұрын

I love him too! Idc. Idc. Argue with your mama 😤😂

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

Facts😂

@last7509 11 күн бұрын

You are so right. Daemon is doing everything right and people keep not listening to him and nothing he does is being appreciated. And theyre all gonna pay for it and there's nothing he can do. I totally feel him.

@MegaBond101 20 күн бұрын

The queen be slaying with facts once again! great vid!

@lordtx90 20 күн бұрын

Daemon can't be an ordinary character just like any other character .. He's GRRMs favorite Targaryen ! the guy who created this awesome universe full of uncountable great characters

@hmfoden 20 күн бұрын

Black baddies club ✌️🖤🖤🖤

@efrent-vr3bm 20 күн бұрын

The only person who can win it for team Black is Daemon. He does what needs to be done to win. Corlys helps but Daemon wins it Great video as always.

@lukesguywalker 20 күн бұрын

"The City Watch was run down. Raggedy!" LMFAOO 😂

@zipblockarchives900 20 күн бұрын

He is not my favorite Targaryen but he is fun to watch. Matt did a great job of bringing him to life. Otto was so afraid of Daemon being the next Maegor the Cruel, that he did not realize it was his grandson Aemond The Kin Slayer who was headed in that direction if given enough time.

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

Great observation! So true!

@anajubs1230 3 күн бұрын

"Daemon it's an anti-hero" My imagination: Daemon singing "it's me! Hi! I'm the problem, it's me!"

@pinkleslie1275 20 күн бұрын

Oh how I missed you lady Gray ❤️❤️ we're lit this summer 🎉

@_BlackSummer 19 күн бұрын

DEAR SLIM I WROTE YOU BUT YOU STILL AINT CALLINGz lmaooo that went over they heads lmaooo that’s why I love you . Lmaooo

@nimetwhiddon675 20 күн бұрын

Gray! Girl I’ve missed you and wholeheartedly appreciate you!

@grumpynoodlejen5616 19 күн бұрын

Daemon is the definition of Targaryen. 🥰

@kylevalentine5431 19 күн бұрын

Last time i was this late, i lost sight of this channel 😭😭😭so glad I found it again!

@yellogalchun 20 күн бұрын

I love Daemon! I already preemptively forgiven him of any future crimes. Great video!

@JustaMomThatSims 16 күн бұрын

Great video and breakdown of Dameon. This is why I've been rocking with you for so many years. Your approach can't be topped!

@LordFleaBottom 20 күн бұрын

Great to see you back, MJ. ❤

@danofsteel1108 20 күн бұрын

Gray omg please keep the videos coming. I miss u. Ive watched all ur vids more than twice waiting for new content. Nonetheless this sweet summer child will be waiting through the long night until your new video

@lathagawd 20 күн бұрын

I don’t want to be weird but I love your voice. Not just in a sexy way but you sound like you can read the hell out of a bedtime story.

@SY-xq3ni 20 күн бұрын

Nice work, Gray! Love your analysis of Daemon! 🖤He's a truly compelling character, complex, fascinating and badass.

@annkelly0072 3 күн бұрын

Daemon is my favorite Targaryen. A true Dragon Lord and loyal to his House & motto.

@DavidStephens-fb4yz 20 күн бұрын

Yes you are back!!!!

@TammanaSultanaFood 10 күн бұрын

"Viserys rode Baelaerion once, and he died" I died xD

@estevanrockshard 18 күн бұрын

Man seeing you,talking thrones, and our boy ser hunts making videos makes me happy

@swervo6660 20 күн бұрын

Damn you was cooking this whole video I think the whole hotd fandom needs to watch this video🔥

@gianniortega5986 20 күн бұрын

Also Team Black all the way lol🖤🖤

@Jbreeze3878 19 күн бұрын

Hype to see GrayArea back at it. Looking forward to some HotD content.

@TheTrueAegonTargaryen 19 күн бұрын

Aegon The Conqueror was the original Chad Targaryen. Daemon is that gigachad reborn.

@Idiocracy_101 20 күн бұрын

I love that I get years more of your voice and brain!

@justinetorres670 17 күн бұрын

I fuggin love your videos so much 😂😍😍

@Cindab17 20 күн бұрын

I missed you; please post more ❤❤❤

@nicoledischiavi9884 17 күн бұрын

Aw missed you babe 🥰 can’t wait to see you all over my feed 🥰

@moviegurl7420 18 күн бұрын

Ain’t see Grey post a video in a month of Sundays lol. I’m very happy indeed

@E_Stormborn 9 күн бұрын

Daemon is my absolute favorite Targaryen.. equal parts of light and dark 🖤🐲👑

@vanessalore9942 20 күн бұрын

Perfect Video!!!

@DamienMuto 20 күн бұрын

From episode 1, I said that's my dawg. Great fighter, takes no crap, dragon armor actually showing pride in his family's house. Smooth with women, he's the brother, that make sure no one picks on the other brother. Dats my dawg! 😎

@icamfam7080 19 күн бұрын

Daemon is the closest thing we will get on screen to Aegon the conquerer!

@jamiemccombs781 16 күн бұрын

Omg I missed your videos so much. ❤

@Mr.Brightside8810 18 күн бұрын

It's about time my favorite ASOIAF content creator stepped back into the light, and making a video on the greatest Targaryen. Prince Daemon. I feel like the show wants people to hate him. Especially when he put his hands on Rhaenyra. Well I know exactly what's coming and they can't make me hate the prince of flea bottom

@aileenpi73 20 күн бұрын

He is my favorite and I agree with your analysis of his character.

@user-np4gr2je2q 20 күн бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself he's such an interesting character W vid 🥰🔥🔥

@Soldier-cu7hx 18 күн бұрын

There was No Way Daemond would’ve kept Otto Hightower as his hand or anywhere near his small council

@Lord.Bloodraven 20 күн бұрын

Please keep posting content love yout vids about the dance of the dragons

@edwardmartin5860 20 күн бұрын

Was watching Dogg pound interview on drink champs.Had 2 put on pause see my lady in Gray baby. ❤️ 💯

@eric2500 18 күн бұрын

At what point does desire for revenge overcome the positive qualities of protecting or advancing your family?

@Mupeta. 20 күн бұрын

In terms of Daemon's development in season 1, what changes would you have made to balance the good/bad aspect of his character as portrayed in the books? Curious.

@GrayArea 20 күн бұрын

He would not have killed his wife. His relationship with Baela would have existed, as she is just like him. Basically Daemon Jr

@latj16x 20 күн бұрын

@@GrayAreawait so you sayin baela is just like him ?

@janellejulianajoy 20 күн бұрын

Hero to some and villain to others. I personally see him as an antihero. You don't mess with him and he doesn't mess with you.

@boznik7 14 күн бұрын

Picturing Aemond writing Daemon letters is hilarious 🤣 15:15

@blurpledragon2779 14 күн бұрын

Lestat comparison is pretty damn close really, love it.

@scottberresford9486 20 күн бұрын

Love him. It’s nice to hear someone talk some good about him.

@hollyrusso5476 20 күн бұрын

Love me some Daemon 🖤

@thecreatorc 20 күн бұрын

my absolute favorite character. i love antiheros!

@dwaynelepley1103 17 күн бұрын

Anti hero is the way I look at him. He is a Medieval Gangster on Dragon Back.

@khaleazy3550 20 күн бұрын

I agree with everything you said ☝🏾. You really spilled!! From the very first book in the ASOIAF franchise George exposes a truth about this world with the Ned vs Cersei showdown, you can be a hero or you can be a winner but you can’t be both. Even Daenerys is coming to this conclusion in the books. I personally think Daemon was for the blacks what Alicent was for the greens. Otto might’ve been his enemy and Aemond was his military rival but Alicent was his match. She didn’t care that Rhaenyra was the heir, she married a king and she wasn’t going to let another bloodline step over her. She was prepared to start a war, butcher children and bathe in the blood of her enemies bc she was fighting for her legacy. Just like Daemon. And from everything critics have said that’s the Alicent & Daemon we’re getting this season and I cannot fucking wait. I truly think we’re in for one of the best seasons of tv in the Westeros universe and I cannot wait. Great video Gray! It’s good to have you back. 🙏🏾

@DCharles 20 күн бұрын

Oh… I loved this ❤

@madmann6723 20 күн бұрын

Daemon has some great moments in the book. I hope the show does them justice.

@paquiaDub 8 күн бұрын

I love him in the text. Hooded Deamon in the show just gives me the tingles. 😂 still, I often wonder if Luke and Jace had lived would we have seen another side of him… would he have schemed to get his boys on the throne?

@veronicadavanzo2064 8 күн бұрын

I love Daemon. He is such a complex and therefore relatable character. I think of him as being similar to Feanor in the Tolkien legendarium - both are morally gray characters who engender both love and hate from the fandom.