HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 1x8 REACTION - THE LORD OF THE TIDES - GAME OF THRONES PREQUEL SERIES 

⚠️⚠️⚠️ PLEASE READ: All spoiler comments will be removed and the commenter will be banned until the show has ended. Please work with us here, we want this to be a safe place to discuss the show as it is being revealed to us. Thank you for clicking on this video and for your immense support the past weeks! You guys have been nothing but amazing. If you haven't already and if you enjoyed the video hit the like button and subscribe. Viserys absolutely wrecked us this episode. What a heartfelt moment for the entire season. Definitely surprised me how much we felt for him.

The best scene is the one with Daemon helping Viserys get to the throne. He even crowns him. That is what Daemon always wanted, to be by his brother’s side, to protect him and advise him. Viserys first mistake was to deny Daemon the Hand of the King.

The crown falling off was an accident. Matt picking it up and helping Paddy to the throne was all improvised by Matt, and they left it in cause it was so good.

What really got me was not only just Viserys but Daemons reaction to seeing his brother that way

23:48 He came for his Daughter despite the pain 🥺. ALL HAIL THE KING VISERYS , blood of the dragon, First of his name, King of the Andals, The Rhoynar & The First men. Lord of the seven Kingdoms & Protector of the Realm !!!

Fun fact: Aemond is an anagram for Daemon

This episode was totally GoT quality man, damn. And Paddy Considine's performance bro....he deserves an award for this, an Emmy...

The key line with Vaemond was when he said "you will not decide the fate of mine" (house) Lord Corlys, who does in fact decide the fate of their house had already decided. Not to mention that the marriage would have guaranteed Veleryon blood on the Driftwood throne showed me it was his own greed, not what was best for his house that got him killed.

... the end scene between Vicerys and Alicent is very important.... Vicerys thought he was talking to Rhenyra because of the earlier scene when she was sitting on the bed talking about the prince who was promised and the song of ice and fire... Alicent thought he was talking about their son Aegon because she has no idea about the prophecy... But in fact he was talking about Aegon the Conqueror... This misunderstanding is huge and will have horrible consequences.

Unlike all the other children Aemond grew up fast both in physique and maturity. He’s been training like a madman for 6 long years. He’s now on the same level as Daemon, and Criston in terms of physical prowess. He’s also very intelligent and calculated and shows restraint when necessary. All of that on top of the fact that he has the biggest dragon. There are few as capable as Aemond.

24:34 The Wielder of DARK SISTER, Rider of CARAXES, The Prince CONSORT of the heir Princess, Blood of the Dragon & The TRUE BROTHER of the KING, DAEMON TARGARYEN !! 🔥 That's what he really wanted, to be needed by his brother, to be his Hand to help & protect him & the house. It's a shame he only got to do it in the end.

Rhaenyra previously asked Viserys if he believes the prophecy of prince that was promised. And Viserys high on milk of the poppy thought Alicent was Rhaenyra and replied to that question Rhaenyra previously asked him. He said yes it is true and you should be the one to make sure that the Aegon's prophecy of prince that was promised comes true. But Alicent misinterpreted that. She thought Viserys was saying their son Aegon is the prince that was promised and she needs to make sure of it. In his final moments he was actually seeing Rhaenyra. That's why he was saying "my only child". Then towards the end when he raised his arm and said my love, right before he died, he was seeing Aemma. Towards the end he only saw two people that really mattered to him.

If Luc were to inherit Driftmark right now he would still have a regency because he’s not of age. So he wouldn’t actually be in charge of the fleet. More knowledgable and trusted people would be, while he was learning and growing old enough. So the age ploy is just that, a ploy. Betrothing the boys to the twins is really a great thing for Driftmark, because even tho Luc may be a “strong” he’s still half Targaryen with the Valeryon name, Rhaena is Valeryon/Targaryen, so their children will be Valeryons in name with a lot of Targaryen blood. So Driftmark IS still Valeryon in both name and blood on the next generation.

No one disrespects Daemon's pregnant wife, Vaemond deserved it.

Thinking back to GOT, I don't think there's been a main character as wholesome and good hearted as Viserys was. Truly a character that will be remembered in the years to come, might be crazy to say but even more so than Ned Stark ever was (idc if my opinion's controversial). He was such a loveable guy and huge props to Paddy Considine's performance what an amazing actor the real MVP of the show alongside Matt Smith!

why the bit with Deamon helping his brother is so emotional? I cried like a baby and its seems the same happen with all the reactors I've watched,

I dont know if u realize Alicent has been changed in this 6 years, she has redeemed herself to religion (faith of the 7). She doesnt behave as reckless as she did. She is not a saint tho surely :D Also, Otto made a plan for daemon and Rhaenyra not to welcome them, we can see that when they were in small council. When the kingsguard came into the room (he says I did everything as u wish my hand, then Alicent surprised to hear it). It shows that Alicent doesnt care political games or revenge against Rhaenyra much. Also she said that u will be a good queen, then Otto seemed really surprised. She really cared Viserys too. Finally, the rotten part of Viserys face is on the side of the Greens, it was a good symbolic representation too. And yes, Aemond resembles Daemon so much, thats why Daemon smiles when he face with him, he sees his youth in the eye of his nephew, he is already familiar with nephews attitude. Ty for reaction guys❤

aemond looks bad ass

I just want to stay in this era of Daemon in peak dad mode. Scales a volcano with no gear to get a dragon egg for his new baby with Rhaenyra. Being tender with Rhaenyra’s baby bump and stroking his son Viserys’ head. Giving emotional support and receiving support from Rhaenyra when they’re both having a hard time seeing Viserys in his current state. Cutting off someone insulting his stepsons and wife quickly and cleanly. Able to assert authority with one word and a raised finger to stop a fight. And just being happy and at ease with Rhaenyra and his family. Like it prolly would have been great if he was in this dad mode 6 years ago when he was with Laena or a single dad of Baela and Rhaena, but looks like marrying Rhaneyra was really the boost he needed to step up as a dad, and he seems to have handled a blended family of 7+1 kids pretty well. He’s still very much a sociopath but now, he’s a sociopath with *family*😅

Man... This show broke my heart with everything Viserys did and said. It's so sad and heart to watch. Daemon's expressions and actions were also amazing, from getting Syrax eggs to his smirk when Aemond didn't continue his comments against his nephews.

This episode was crazyyy emotional told you Aemond will be a menace

An important note: In that last scene Viserys thinks he's talking to Rhaenyra not Alicent, it's a continuation of the bedside conversation he had before with his daughter.

They followed the book, as Aemond is supposed to look older.

Viserys just watching everyone happy and getting along at the supper. It gets me emotional even while I'm watching your reaction. That was really 🥺🥺🥺😢.. He didn't say a word. Just his looks..

Someone on twitter made a very interesting point about the symbolism in this episode: Viserys face was rotting away to bone on the side where the Hightowers sit and his good eye on the side where Rhaenyra and Daemon sat. The same thing happened in his room, both Rhaenyra and Daemon were at his good eye's side while Alicent was at the other side in the last scene of the episode.

Another Brilliant episode! This is easily the best show of the year‼️ powerful acting and writing. Paddy Considine deserves the Emmy. Last 2 Episodes are gonna be Fantastic finish to one of the best season 1’s ever

It is ironic that the seemingly 'fake' emotions at the dinner was actually the most authentic we've ever seen them. It was the only time they were NOT putting on their masks. It shows that without the line of succession and primogeniture and all the other royal madness mirroring what existed in medieval Europe, these people could've been really good friends. But the system they lived in destined them to murder each other. It's like being born into rival blocks in southside chicago. You don't have much of a choice. The dinner sequence was so despairing because they all knew it was the last moments of solitude, but at the same time they probably did briefly delude themselves into thinking "maybe, just maybe things will work out". They’re all unwitting participants in a tragic theater that’s about to unfold.

The scene between Viserys and Daemon in the throne room was so moving 😢 and their performances were brilliant 👏🏽

50:40 - And the trouble with this is that it's the truth. You can't even blame the people who take other positions because it's obvious that Jace and Luke are illegitimate sons of Rhaenyra. I've been wondering for a while if it wouldn't have made more sense to be open about the fact that Jace and Luke are bastards much earlier (Since everyone knows anyway), so that Viserys could have simply legitimated them as Targaryen via royal decree. This has happened many times in the history of Westeros and Game of Thrones, that bastards were legitimized by royal decree. Viserys would not have had to insist that everyone should live in an illusionary world of lies, which obviously only adds more spice to the problem and only postpones the explosion. Of course, Luke wouldn't have any claim to driftmark, but it would have defused the problem with Vaemond and he could have become the heir of Driftmark. Jace would still be heir to Rhaenyra.

Hi you two! 🤘 Aemond and Daemon are everything!! Those characters are the best, wily, conniving, sinister, enigmatic and all the bad things that make them so bloody good! Viserys 😭 absolutely tragic watching him like that, the way he looked round at everyone laughing, dancing and toasting each other, that's how he wants his last moments with them to be so I'm glad he had that

Just discovered u guys with this reaction and y’all had one of the best I’ve seen and I’ve seen many reactions to this episode.

Great reaction and great to see people not laughing / talking over that emotional throne room scene. That made me cry too.

It’s so deeply moving to hear Viserys call out to Aemma with his last breath because it just further proves that he considers her and Rhaenyra his TRUE family. We see his love for them so many times over and Paddy did such a great job as Viserys. ❤

I am sooo late!!! I was bawling my eyes out when Viserys entered the hall to defend her "only child" Rhaenyra! 😭😭😭

Jace banging the table ready to say fuck you to Aegon but stopping and making a toast because Aemond stood up will never not be funny to me ahaha

Daemon only ever wanted to protect Viserys. Daemon was always Viserys Ride or Die. Also Daemon, "KEEP MY WIFES NAME OUTCHA MOUTH!!!!" 🤣🤣

King viserys is probably the kindest king I've seen so far in Got franchise....👏👏for the actor who nailed it ....

I've heard the theory that the eye that Viserys lost is the payment for Aemond's eye, because back then Viserys did nothing to protect his son.

Been watching you guys for all the hotd reactions, really great stuff

love your reaction! it's so good to be emotional. 😭😭😭

You are my favourite reactors! Genuine! Thanks, guys 🖤

Paddy Considine is an outstanding actor, so well deserving of his emmy nomination for his portrayal of Viserys. If i can offer a recommendation, the 1st role i saw him in is a British film called Dead Man's Shoes. It is a tough watch but a great movie.

Viserys was too good for this world

I think the reason why the actor for Aemond is so much older is because he will probably play a big role in the next seasons and they will keep the same actor (because of time jumps) :) but that's just my theory

I really enjoy your reactions.I heard these new kid actors are here to stay for the rest of the series

As for the good sides of Aegon, I'm not sure yet. But somehow I see a good core in Aemond. The scenes with him as a child showed me that he is sensitive and has a good heart. In episode 6 we saw that he just wanted to fit in but was bullied by the others. In Episode 7 at the funeral he stood opposite Jace and even wanted to say something positive. His brief outburst of anger at the table wasn't based on blind hatred, but on Luke laughing mischievously when the roasted pig was served, which of course made Aemond angry. I'm really excited to see how Aemond will continue and if we'll see his positives sides as well or the complexity of his character.

We have to get you guys a "bro" and "man" counter for the reaction 🤣 Also, the ending scene, Viserys thought he was speaking to Rhaenyra, when he said Aegon, he meant Aegon the Conqueror. He meant that the prince who was promised will come from Rhaenyra, she must unite the realm. Alicent nitpicked words and thought he meant her child.

Paddy Considine showing Acting at that Peter O' Toole Richard Burton level Simply Wow!!!!

Picked up on your channel recently, and you're good people, so delved a bit back here to see your reaction to my favourite episode of this season, and of course you did not disappoint. Glad I found you both, keep up the good work :)

I was waiting all day to see your reaction to this episode. Thank you so much for your thoughts you share and your hard work! Paddy Considine´s performance was unbelievably heartbreaking this episode. It made me cry so hard. Daemon´s pain seeing him this way too :( I saw different reviewers/reactors equal Daemon with Aemond. I can see that on the surface, them both being taciturn, with strong energy cursing below the surface, having huge fighting skills and not caring about what others think of them. But that is where the similarities end. Daemon´s core is love and loyalty to his family, he desperately cares for them and just wants to be close to them, be recognized and loved by them in return. All his actions no matter how you judge them come from that place. Aemond core is very different. It is the hurt of being bullied as a child and having his eye slashed as a consequence of his own behaviour. I´m truly not sure if he loves anyone. I feel like Daemon´s core is love and loyalty and Aemond´s core is just rage. With Aemond we will probably get what we see, mostly menancing, evil actions rooted in his pain. Daemon is more than that. There is kindness and vulnerability to him. The river Nile is mesmerizing. When you stare into it there are layers over layers of waves upon each other and sometimes one layers is glisteringing in the sunshine and sometimes another, deeper one. That is Daemon for me. Aemond simply doesn´t have the depth and caleidoscope of nuances that Daemon´s character has. Matt Smith is abolutely amazing in his portray of him. What are your thougths on Alicent and Rhaenyra/Daemon as mothers/parents? I feel there is such a huge difference in how they brought up their kids. Rhaenyra´s and Daemon´s children are mostly kind and look like good kids. They also listen to their parents. I loved how a quiet word from Daemon diffused the potential violent situation while Alicent´s children, except Haelena, are disturbing. Somehing seems to be wrong with them. Aegon now is not only a drunk but also a rapist and Aemond is just full of rage.

Aemond looks really badass just like Daemon. Pure Dragon blood.

yall say you get the dude bu i dont get him. Its as if you adopt a child and give him your possessions once you are dead and your brother decide to take it away from your adopted child. their "father" recognized them and gave them his name. their "grandfather" accepted him, it was HIS WILL. their grand mother accepted them.

From Andy in Hot Fuzz to King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy not even being nominated for an Emmy is beyond ludicrous.

The beast beneath the boards is referencing the end of episode 9 when Raineys breaks out of the dragon pit

Daemon's ice-cold one-liner and the way he Smooth Criminal-ed away from the scene made the death that much better. And Aemond soooo wants to be Daemon. Can't wait for that eventual confrontation.

Paddy Considine with the performance of the century. 👏

Aemond - Move final letter to the front and you get Daemon

He didn't just call them bastards. The man said it with his WHOOOOLE chest.

King Viserys taught that she was talking to Rhaenarys..the end of the episode

Been diving into reaction videos for Viserys' entrance. Happy to have found your channel through that! This show forced me to buy the book. Very torn between wanting to know what happens as soon as possible and wanting to be surprised when I see the show, though...

I feel If Otto wasn't in Alicent's ear all the time filling her head with nonsense, Alicent & Rhaenyra would still be good friends. 🤦‍♀They'd be looking out for each other & both their children. BUT, ATP Alicent made her choice to follow her father's SELFISH agenda to the bitter end. 🤷‍♀It's sad. IF her & Rhaenyra would've worked together, they could've done amazing things for the 7 kingdoms. The actor who played Viserys did an AMAZING job in this episode. 👏👏 Had me crying like a baby! Lol. 😭

Seeing Viserys like that was heartbreaking for sure. It made waiting for the next episode feel like a mourning period for me.

Like, all these adult actors need oscars. This episode highlighted their abilities to a T. Amazing.

Daemon goes Say it or I can kill you look. 1: 32 Yep

Vaemond forgets that the first Targaryens had children and one of them married a Velaryon, this just makes you want to say that Rhaenyra and her family also have Velaryon blood.

I feel that the show is written very Shakespearean. It's filled with misunderstandings and almost avoiding catastrophe. I'm really enjoying it. I'm currently rewatching the highlights since it's most likely going to be 18 months until we get more.

Best reaction ever guys!!! 🖤🖤🖤

"My love" - Aemma has come for him :(

@The Media Knights what’s your favourite part of the new improved version of the Laenor prediction?

If you guys didn’t get the end, Viserys was talking about the Song of Ice and Fire thinking it was Rhaenyra instead of Alicent because the previous night She came to him asking about the Song of Ice And Fire, and about Aegon’s dream idk what he meant by that but it could maybe be a hint or something pointing to Rhaenyra’s kid Aegon. It is also possible Alicent might think he’s talking about his own son Aegon. At the end of the day, there’s too many Aegons in HOTD

best episode, enjoyed watching with you guys

@The Media Knights my theory why Viserys said “my love” is he’s telling his late wife Aemma he’s dying and ready to cross over into the afterlife to join her and fly as spiritual dragons

"Great music, too" cuts the music every 2 seconds 😂😂 > Viserys was the giga chad of this episode for me

50:50 Jacaerys trying to learn high valyrian to respect and honor his house traditions, defending his bride to be, supporting his brother and makeing Helaena smile… And Aemond ( not a fan yet…) he seems portrayed as a level headed men, it looks like he doesn’t want to escalate things YET. We saw that when he got attacked first with a punch but he only retaliated with a push. Aegon never wished to be the next king and he feels the presure and lack of love from his family( he end up to be awful) Helaena was always haunted by her dreams…

my fave episode of the season! Paddy deserves an emmy!

I feel sorry for Viserys he’s a old dragon that lived for a long time until his internal flame died @The Media Knights

Viserys thought he was talking to Raynera he was confused because he is doped up on milk of the puppy. Alicient misunderstood and thought he was talking about her son even though Raynera also has a son called Aaegon. Team black ♠️🔥🔥💃💃

acting from principles to the extras is stella.... the violated servant girl was so scared she gulped down piping hot tea lol i felt her terror we all wondered about the tea ... my fav is the ending supremely conflicting ... because of the many named aegon, all the king did with his last stand undone with his last words to his wife but to the world he reunited with his great love...nif heart pounding for ep 9

Great reaction guys keep up the good work. My king Viserys the most tragic and honourable man in this series Paddy with an award winning performance gone to soon in the first season just like another honourable man in GOT Ned Stark king Viserys will be remembered for ever. My guy man of action Daemon loved his brother no matter what . princess Rhaenyra always with class and grace raising her family with respect and manners

" I don't give a shit about tourneys " I laughed out loud and I rarely laugh during TV programs. He's hilarious..mwithout trying..

I loved the part when Vicerys said "my love" as he was being reunited with Aemma.. so heartbreaking and sweet. I'm really glad you guys picked up on that & mentioned that element of that scene. Also.. isn't it disturbing that the King was literally slowly starting to resemble a wight?? symbolizing the fight against the undead two centuries later...

Great reaction!!❤ 🔥

My only complaint is that Aemond looks older than Aegon. But with that said, Ewan Mitchell aka Aemond also portrayed another favorite character of mine, Osfeth on The Last Kingdom.

At the end the King thought he was speaking to Rhaenyra. 😢

@The Media Knights I hope my Aemond and Laenor predictions comes true in future episodes of HOTD if they do it’ll change everything

10:50 ... But was she the First? The Queen had that gold ready.

38:45 ohhhh if you only knew...

hahaha. New subscriber here guys. I love you both. nice reactions hahahah 😂😂😂

GREAT REACTION

He thought he was talking to Rhanera about the song of ice and fire 🔥

As the king lay dying, he and his wife were essentially having two different conversations. Viserys thought he was speaking to his daughter, and telling her that he believes she is the one Aegon the Conqueror dreamed of bringing the Seven Kingdoms together - but what he was really doing was giving his wife everything she'd always wished for.

My favourite episode of season 1

In my prediction @The Media Knights there’s some references to previous episodes do you know what they are

@The Media Knights I think Viserys had a extreme case of leprosy or a flesh eating bacteria that cost him a arm and a eye and covered his body in painful wounds. It also looks like he had arthritis in his knees and hips

Bro I clicked bc I thought you were pete Davidson at first glance. Enjoyed the reaction stuck around and subbed lol. Also at the end viserys thought he was talking the rhaenyra not aliment. I'm pretty sure

@The Media Knights when Viserys was struggling up the stairs to the Iron Throne I was worried he’ll fall back onto one of those swords and inpale himself

@The Media Knights I think the episode where Aemond burns the bandits should be called “One eyed dragon” And the one where Laenor returns should be called “Change of Tides”

Daemon turned him into a canadian South Park character :o

This was my favorite episode of season 1

@The Media Knights are you going to do videos of my predictions?