HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 4 Breakdown & Ending Explained - Game of Thrones Easter Eggs & Theories 

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Great episode. Rhaenyra lying on the memory of her dead mother really showed me she's not this innocent little girl, she can be just as devious as everyone else. Things are really about to hit the fan!

Daemon clearly wants both power and Rhaenyra at the same time . For him, a wedding is an ideal option, and she would be happy. But Daemon chose a terrible option . To achieve this , it is necessary that Viserys , on the contrary , be kind to him , and not angry

I love how Daemon was so badass last week, so mature and wise at the start of this week's episode... before very quickly going back to being drunk Daemon that we were first introduced to. Typical alcoholic 😂

Rhaenyra be like no DRAGONS this week, OK I ride something else hahaha 😆

I do not think that the tea scene shows Viserys's distrust, it actually shows that he knows that she has been besmirched by someone or the other and it is his love for her that keeps her as the heir and hence the tea, to make sure she is okay.

The final scene between Viserys and Rhaenyra was awesome. Viserys says, "The truth doesn't really matter. Only perception." Then Rhaenyra talks about the double standards between males and females when it comes to having sex. Viserys goes, "YOU are my political headache!" I'm going to miss Paddy and Milly once they exit this show. Viserys really stood out again for me. Soft king? Sure. But good man and also a complicated one. Let's be real, Daemon and Rhaenyra do act like reckless brats and Viserys is juggling parenting between them. If you watch Cobra Kai, Viserys is a lot like Amanda LaRusso. The only sane person in the show. The only one who acts like an adult and is trying to avoid conflict. But Daemon and Rhaenyra are rebels. They want excitement and drama. This will only lead to bloodshed.

It's not a mysterious illness. He just keeps getting stabbed by the Iron throne..

When you take out all the garnishes and distractions, this whole episode is Daemon (and his girlfriend) executing their plan to remove Otto from power. He returns and uncharacteristically is humble and obedient to the King. Shows his hand a bit with a long stare at Otto in this scene. He then takes advantage Rhaenyra by triggering her teenage rebellious side. Daemon removes her beanie the moment they reach the brothel and he does a lot for people to see but doesn't actually do it because "perception is all that matters". The misinformation propaganda finds it's way to Otto and he takes the bait causing the King to have to choose sides between Otto and his daughter. Now Daemon's dream job of "King's right hand man" is open for Daemon to slip into, not right now, but in the future.

I find it kind of funny that the brackens and the blackwoods fight it out because they truly hate each other I hope we get the black fire rebellion

I may be wrong , but i took the white worm to Otto message as Daemon and White Worm working together , as in Daemon wanting Otto to know , Knowing full well he was going to tell the King , and that is why He did not have sex with her , the whole thing was a ruse to get Otto out .

I felt horrible for Alicent when the decaying King was on top of her. 🤢

I thought the nod from Harwin was awesome when Rhenyra walked past him covered in blood. Everyone else was aghast.

I love your comedic style. Favorite review channel by far His crown did look like my kindergarten students’ art project 🤣

Surely Daemon's motivation for taking Rhaenyra to the pleasure house, no doubt being aware of the spies, was the hope that the information got back to the King, thinking his daughter "sullied" the King may have been more open to Daemon's marriage proposal.

This series has really surpassed my expectations! I can't wait to see this play out over the next few weeks

Rhaenyra: I drank the tea but it still burns when I relieve myself. Maester: Your grace, that wasn't the consequence the tea was intended to alleviate.

I think Daemon is a misunderstood character. the plan to take Rhaenyra to the br0thels was to let her know that 'marriage isn't all bad sometimes' as they shows us another perspective from Alicent to keeps us being objective. I think it's not his intention to actually 'harm' Rhaenyra for his brother's rage. I mean, the last episode shows us he actually seen Rhaenyra 'differently' (if you pay attention on the way he's seen Rhaenyra from eps. 2-4) he knew she caught his eyes 'differently' and it's not for a bad intention. for Rhaenyra, we knew she's been lusting him for a while. the way she knew Caraxes went to King's Landing, letting her know that Daemon is there. so what's about the smile? even the Weirwood scene shows us that Rhaenyra close her eyes as it was Daemon is about to kiss her. (imo it's still gross, but this is Targaryen). the br0thel scene is kinda like a statement that Daemon probably realized, he sorta catching feelings? kinda like he-wasn't-sure-about-his-feelings-either? it took me back to Dany-Jon scene after he learned his lineage. Jon kinda backed down, just like Daemon did. maybe because they both thought it seems so wrong? Jon grew up as a Stark-Daemon grew up with Rhaenyra. even though they knew they're Targaryen, it still messes their heads up. Daemon lied about him and Rhaenyra being together is probably because he knew he actually wants her after last night. since he told Viserys "when I offered up my crown, you said I could have anything. I want Rhaenyra, wed her to me." but Viserys was so blinded by Otto's projection on Daemon + Daemon's behavior kinda prove Otto was right. it's hard for Viserys to trust him either he truly wants Rhaenyra/the Throne when he ask Viserys for taking Rhaenyra as a wife. but it seems to me that Daemon genuinely wants her not for her Throne. Viserys didn't respond a solid 'no' he only say: "you already have a wife" so Daemon might took it as, if he had no wife then he could wed her? then you see Lady Rhea fell from a horse back for the next episode. kinda interesting to see what happen since Daemon 'knew' Laenor Velaryon (not only by reputation). I mean I ship Ser Criston and Rhaenyra and eps.4 makes me happy. but I know what's gonna happen so I managed not too crazy about it.

The city watch gold cloak she ran into was Ser Harwin Strong no? Loved how he was the only one who looked at her admirably last episode when she returned bloody

This ep was so gloriously messed up. Also kinda the best of the season so far?

Even when presented a choice, Targaryens really can't stay away from family can't they? It's like incestuous attraction is part of their genetic make-up, in both meanings.

I have always liked the idea that Rhaenyra’s first child was Cole’s & he was unaware as he plots against him. It echos what LF does to Sweet Robin!

I think the Maesters (who are based in Old Town) probably poisoned Baelon. The Citadel is very anti-Dragon and the Hightowers are power hungry SOBs. They're probably working together. I wouldn't be shocked if they're doing it to Viserys as well.

Finally Viserys is acting like a king! And doesn't let everyone walk all over him. He was dominated by his hand and rebellious daughter. Now he is in charge. I liked this episode. You see that Daemon doesn't have pure intentions towards his brother (i thought he only wanted his brother's approval and love but this episode shows it isn't enough), he really wants power and he saw his vulnerable niece as a mean to get it. If Rhaenyra married him then he would become King Consort or whatever next to her...or maybe even king if he manipulated her into giving the throne to him. Rhaenyra is not all good...she was foolish and we still don't see why she wants the throne so much. If she really cared about her position then as her father said..she wouldn't put herself in compromising situations. I get it, she is 18. But as the heir of the throne, it was incredibly foolish and I'm mad at her but I hope she grows from it

My favorite part was the Old Fortune teller asking if she wants to see her death.... Then the frame after that was fire spewing from the mouth of a stone dragon!!! Foreshadowing????? 🧐🧐😉😉💜💜

You know you’ve watched too much GOT a& HOD when you agree with Daemon and think marrying your uncle would make the most sense lmao! I’ve literally wanted her to marry him since episode 1!

The actors and actresses are killing it. Would’ve much rather had a time jump and actress swap at the start of season 2 but oh well. Great video. Will be insane if Henry and Elizabeth do end up getting cast too.

Thought it was impotence with D like when we saw him in the brothel the first episode. That could explain the frustrated hit against the wall and leaving suddenly in a huff. I think it was his plan to sleep with her and couldn’t go through with it (emotionally he couldn’t use her) so he decided to lie about it knowing it would have the same effect. Thanks for the recap and history lessons. Very helpful.

Thanks for the video! One correction - the King didn't give birth to anyone. Alicent did. Rhaenyra fans need to realize that she is doing things that are hurting her claim to the throne. She's selfish, she doesn't care about the smallfolk, she is creating enemies with her catty comments, and she's lying. The actress who portrays her (Milly Alcock) said in an interview that "Rhaenyra wants to do whatever she wants to do." That's not what good leaders do. Just some food for thought...

Daemon marrying Rhaenyra actually makes a lot of sense and could prevent a civil war. He purposely wanted to be seen with her by removing her scarf and his hoodie. He wanted the rumors to spread and didn't deny the allegations. He just didn't go through with it feeling perhaps guilt or surprised Rhaenyra actually wanted to do it. Daemon does have boner issues. The twist for me is how much aware Viserys really is. He is no fool and is aware of Otto's social climbing like Daemon and Rhaenyra do. As Tyrone Magnus asked, why does Viserys fire Otto if he believes what he told him? Then Rhaenyra gets some abortion tea. So Viserys assumes it did happen or at least is aware Rhaenyra got deflowered and is worried for any unwanted pregnancies. Rhaenyra will eventually marry Laenor Velaryon, rider of Seasmoke, in the next episode. If you only knew the type Laenor prefers. Episode 5 will be the last time we'll see Milly Alcock and Emily Carey. The major time jump happens by Episode 6. I'm guessing Otto will try to poison Viserys since he recently got fired. He will push for Alicent to lay claim for Aegon. Once Viserys dies, the Dance of the Dragons begins. This means civil war. Next week's episode has a fight breaking out and you see Criston fighting in the wedding. In the book, Criston is supposed to be with the Greens. If you see all the trailers, you can see an older Alicent looking back from a distance with Criston standing behind her. Hmmm.. What's really going on? Next week's episode is going to be crazy. I'm predicting Viserys dies. TV writers are altering some of the ages and timeline.

I think the prophesy of a Targaryen must be on the throne to battle the White Walkers is simply a matter of common sense. They have the fire breathing dragons and the Valeryan swords. Had the White Walkers faced the current House of Dragon Kingdom (compared to what they battled against in Game of Thrones), they would have perished much faster.

Thats quite a detailed breakdown. Im actually impressed

lol i was waiting for this video as soon as the episode was over

I think I’m more excited to watch the Think Story breakdowns than the actual episodes I’m loving. Been a loyal follower since Castle Rock Season 2.

Daemon is empathetic towards real people. He said theres worse things to be sold off to probably In refrence to sex work. I would think.

Otto always knew Daemon was a bigger threat than Rhaenyra being he's a male heir. That's why he ratted on him about the ”heir for a day" comment and kept Daemon away from his brother. You can see Otto's reaction when Daemon returned to King's Landing on Caraxes. So if Daemon married Rhaenyra at least before Viserys dies, there would be no civil war. But nope. Viserys will banish Daemon again because of this rumor that Daemon took Rhaenyra's virginity. This leaves Viserys vulnerable like getting poisoned. Will be easier to overtake Rhaenyra's claim being she is a woman. And Otto will only make it worse by stating how promiscuous Rhaenyra is. Daemon is just doing it wrong by pissing off Viserys. As the show runners said about Daemon in this episode, just when you think Daemon changed after 4 years, he doesn't. Same old Daemon.

I think, Daemon knew what he was doing by bringing her to the brothel and taking the disguise away, he knew that people would see them and report it to the king, then he thought that the king will force him to marry Rheanyra.

Massive big ups to you this week on the breakdown of this episode!!!👏🏾👍🏾💥💥♣️♦️♠️

I felt like Alicent fancied Daemon before her marriage with the King; Daemon asked for her blessing(?) on Ep 1, she was happy to throw him her flower-thingy despite Otto's side glances. Daemon was Viserys' heir before, so she could hope for a marriage/affair with the younger/handsome brother? Maybe she is more upset about Rhaenyra being with Daemon, than being with someone? Or it's just me :D

Was that the same secret door Tyrion Lannister used to escape after he killed his father?

Otto might not be as smart as Littlefinger. He's actually making it so obvious which is why Viserys caught on. Otto was the one who told Viserys about Daemon's heir for a day comment and then Rhaenyra sleeping with his uncle. "Coupling" as he said. If he keeps reporting bad news about them and not from a different messenger, wouldn't it be so obvious to Viserys what Otto's intentions are? Add the fact Viserys already caught on the moment Alicent walked into his room wearing her mother's dress. Alicent doesn't even sleep in the same bed with Viserys. She's only used as a broodmare like what Tywin tried doing to Cersei and what Viserys is doing to Rhaenyra. Marriages and heirs are essentially business transactions. Love isn't required. I don't believe Viserys loves Alicent the way he loved Aemma. He just sees Alicent as a means to an end. The end being producing heirs. That's his daughter's best friend for goodness sakes. He seems a lot more aware than how we perceived him intially. Otto just keeps exposing himself to Viserys by being too obvious. Being negative towards Daemon and Rhaenyra. Suggesting Rhaenyra to marry his grandson. Viserys is proving he's no fool as his daughter pointed out.

I wanted that scene, I got that scene, I hated that scene. But I want more! Dae ❤ Rae forever 🤢 I'm so conflicted

So let me get this straight, that chic that Daemon was sleeping with was also sleeping with Otto?! When he said to the King that he knew his source for years, I wonder if they were dealing with each other before his wife passed and when the woman used to work in the brothel.

11:26 the city watch dude is Harwin Strong, who is very important in the books and show.

My question is why didn't Rheanyra uses the front door when she came back instead of the back door

I don't think Viserys distrusts Rhaenyra. Offering the tea is what parents do when their child is in a mess. He loves his daughter and is very forward thinking compared to his era, it is clear. He does it in a very elegant way btw. The tea is there should his daughter need it, but no judgment, no pressuring, he respects his daughter. That's how I see it anyways.

Best, most informative and to-the-point breakdowns on RU-vid!

If you have read the books and see the trailer for the next episode, you would known that Cole and Rhaenyra wont end well.

i really like the show is doing things slightly off from the books. So even though book readers know whats going to happen, theres still things new they cant spoil. ive seen so many people intentionally trying to spoil things on forums and fan pages, its ridiculous

the metamucil joke caught me off guard man. hahaha your video is very entertaining! subbed

the added it to the chair line was badass

I follow a few other deep dive channels and your humor really sets em all apart! Keep it up 🙌🏼

The gold cloak that she ran into in the alley was harwin strong. She said “sir harwin?” When he grabbed her. Great video

This was the best episode yet.

Man Daemon looked cooler with long hair now he looks like Draco Malfoy.

11:25 the member of the City Watch is Ser Harwin Strong, eldest son of the Master of Laws Lord Lyonel Strong of Harrenhal. We met him briefly last episode at the hunt, Rhaenyra also recognizes him.

This was a REALLY thorough analysis of the episode thank you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

Lmao this was fun to watch with the reaction videos in between especially the Kramer cameo

It’s great how they went from Helena crying to Daemons letter to rheanera to go where blood and cheese would later kill her kids in the same room 😮😢

13th minute " Blue Balls" LOL, you nailed it!

This is the first time I have seen your show. Great job. I subscribed and thumbs upped. Really awesome detail and video editing. Thank you. I’m going to go back and watch your stuff I haven’t seen . Thank you

I understood that Demon, I mean Daemon was unable to seal the deal with Rhaynera; as shown by his angry, storming away. She then came back home sexually frustrated and did it with dark hair handsome Guy.I don't think she will drink the special tea eitther.

Rhaenerys reminds me of Daenerys in the way they get what they want. They don't really think about the large consequences of their actions. So again, they take action in selfishness. Very funny how similiar they are, almost like they are bound in blood :)

I wonder about Myssaria. She fed Otto Hightower the info about Daemon and Rhaenyra at the brothel. Is that her working for Otto without Daemons knowledge? Or does Daemon know and they both set it up so Otto snitches as expected? Or is Myssaria informing Otto strictly for her own benefit?

If it’s tradition amongst the Targaryens to participate in incest, why was Viserys so upset? He married his own sister, didn’t he? I got the feeling that it might be The queen who was setting up her father to take a fall for trapping her in a marriage with the King.

This episode would have been a lot better if I wasn't watching this with my son. He's 24 and I don't think either one of us are making eye contact yet. Hahahahahaha

Was anybody else uncomfortable watching the actor playing Rhaenyra having sex? She looks like a child (even though she isn't). Still, I had to skip it -- not a turn-on at ALL. I don't think they've done a very good job of aging her up from the first episode.

Okay, the guard had no choice but to sleep with her. Certainly he had sense enough to pull-out.

Thank you for not spoiling anything from future episodes 🙏🙏

I was howling when she pulled the Knight into the room 😂

I noticed that the dagger that contains the pophecy is the same dagger that littlefinger uses in GOT to turn the Lannisters against the Starks by sending an assassin with it to kill Bran and then telling Cat that is was Tyrions. I wonder how it got in to his hands?

Lmao I love the sarcasm in this video

The crown“made my niece at craft time” cracked my ass up #Salute 😂

wen will we get to see Rhaenyra TPA

The member of the gold cloaks that recognizes her is sir Harwyn Breakbones Strong, we met him last episode

It's interesting how religious Alicent is being part of the Faith of the Seven. Same one as Margaery who some of us compare her to. She hates incest. The irony once her kids grow up...

I love all your videos man, thanks a lot, I always look forward to watching them ❣❣❣

"Add it to the chair" 😂

The king has diabetes, he’s getting cut ..it’s not healing and turning ..

I called it “Plan Tea”

I must say... Daemon is playing the "Game of Thrones" very very good. Bringing Rhaenyra into that "situation" turned out pretty good for him, didnt it? I mean, he could play around for a bit with his niece and she made his father finally realize, that his Lord Hand sold his own daughter to the King just to rise in his position. Best payback and lecture in politics for Viserys EVER!

I think Aliacent sent the tea

Virgin Rhaenyra : badass, confident, proper talker, doesn't lie and true SIGMA FEMALE Not Virgin Rhaenyra : I swear upon the memory of my mother

I hope they show a glimpse of the Night King at some point sleeping under the ice. I miss him.

I think you underestimated Alicent's suggestion of seeing the new art, she was trying to suggest Daemon and her go look at the art so Rhaenyra and her father could talk alone.

The Plan B Tea had me rolling on the floor! 😂

The Gold Cloak she runs into is Ser Harwin Strong (Breakbones) the master of laws Lionel Strong’s son.

15:05 is when Viserys has been playing Anno 1800 for months and got hooked with the game.

I think the hand of the king perhaps wanted to get fired, or start that controversy. It's not like he can quit the position. And he's achieved just about everything he's going to from that role. He got his blood in line with the throne like he wanted. He's very cunning. He must have known how the princess would react to him telling her father that. What's he up to I wonder?!

We finally see Helaena. Alicent held her while she cried. Aemond and Daeron aren't born yet. Helaena is going to be involved in a conflict that might make you hate Daemon. The Viserys sex scene with Alicent looks like Aemond will be conceived. The intercut is foreshadowing between uncle and nephew. Another foreshadowing is when we see an old woman ask Rhaenyra, do you want to forsee your death, child? We see flames for about 2 seconds before and after she asked. If you never read the book or don't know how this all ends, you might hate the final season because it's not going to be very happy. This is no fairy-tale. Characters you've grown to love will not have a happy ending and I don't mean handjobs in massage parlors.

Daemon is a bad boy, definitely my favorite character. 😤

Got a chance to watch episode 4 and all I can say is FINALLY we got some skin this episode!

I think that that was Ser Harwin that she bumps into in the alley. She says his name.

Y'know... For the last few days I've been trying to find a satisfying interpretation for Daemon's actions and finally I came to a conclusion: This man is just pure chaos.

Honest review. Much appreciated

Rhaenyra is no queen quality. But if you refuse her taking the throne, you are being sexist 🤔🤔

Rhaenyra is bean, I cannot unsee it now.

But do we know the king ordered it, or was it Otto? We've seen him conspiring with that smarmy maester before, and this is the truth test to save him

Commentary is hilarious! Very insightful too

There are way too many scenes in the Godswood...I hope there'll be a pay-off in future seasons! 🤞