Yes Alicent let herself believe Viserys meant her son was meant to be king. Never mind if that was the case he would have told her years before but because that's what she wanted ,her son on the throne, she's gonna run with the king wanted Aegon to be the heir, as his last wish. Shits about to get wild from here !!
Great reaction! Powerful episode! That walk by King Viserys! Whew, . . . The line "Do it for this old man who loves you all very much" during that dinner scene got me, . . . Paddy Considine really unleashed his acting skill in this one!
The saddest part for me besides Viserys final dinner with his family was Daemons reaction.. he seemed so sad and lost seeing his brother suffer like that..
yup, it was so sad seeing how he was looking at his brother, as he never really hated him or had any ill will to him and to see him like that, especially when he picked up the crown and helped him sit on the throne.
Everyone kept wondering how Viserys remained alive for as long as he did got their answer tonight. That man had an immense will to live. He summoned the last of his strength to rise from his deathbed and walk into the throne room under his own power to sit on the Iron Throne one last time and then to hold a final dinner with his family. And it truly sucks that a misunderstanding of his last words help kick off something he never wanted. Paddy Considine, start making room on your shelf for those awards you just earned in this episode brother
That man really loved his daughter more than anything else but she used it to her own wish stupid bi*ch daemon should've killed her instead of his first wife
While it does suck that there's a misunderstanding with his last words, the war would have happened even if he had said nothing. I mean Alicent KNOWS that Viserys is on milk of the poppy and that it muddles his brain, he has clearly not been talking much sense for awhile now yet she chose to take these very confusing and messy last words of his as she wanted. I mean c'mon Viserys hasn't wavered once all these years about Rhaenyra but he suddenly does out of the blue, while sick, not making any sense, and clearly confused? If she had good intentions she would have understood him for talking nonsense and just kept quiet, but she just uses it as a justification to enact what she wished for all along: make Aegon heir.
This episode definitely showed the more redeeming side of Daemon. He was there for his brother and he protected his step-sons. The man cares for his family.
Everyone cares about their families in this universe, except Larys Strong. That doesn't make Daemon anymore special. I think for him it's more about his pride then love
first time I cried.. when he was looking around at his family one last time and he was so happy.. I literally started crying.. 1st time since watching this series..Good Job Paddy Considine.. Viserys was my favorite character..
Very well might be the most tragic character (at least in the shows) in the entire GoT universe or at least of the main ones we've seen, been a long time since I've felt this sorry for a character.
The scene of Viserys interrupting so abruptly and clutching his cane to walk in is such a perfect reversal of Allicent’s “green dress” interruption. The entire sequence of the doors opening through Daemon crowning him was absolutely world class filmmaking
Vaemond wasn’t introduced in this episode, he’s been in several. He gave the eulogy at Laena’s funeral, making subtle but obvious remarks on Rhaenya’s kids to which Daemon inappropriately (or appropriately) interrupted by laughing.
I was NOT expecting to cry this episode, but King Viserys broke me 🥺 He really had me out here crying lol. Man, the actor has done such a wonderful job with this character. I’m actually gonna miss him 😭
I agree. Paddy Considine's performance was awesome. After the episode I said that was worthy of an Emmy. And the whole episode was amazing. The show keeps getting better. And we have t even gotten to the civil war yet
@@peepinR Yes this show is awesome! I’m so nervous about the next episode! I haven’t read the books so I’m in the dark. The next episode is definitely gonna get crazy, and my heart isn’t ready for a civil war yet 😩
@@talenabell498 I know the story so I do know how it plays out. I had the Blu-ray and saw the appendices and saw this story. When I watched it YEARS ago I thought how amazing a show this would be. Don't get too attached to anyone is all I'll say
Viserys dropping his crown only to have it picked up by Daemon who then helped him to the throne actually moved me to tears, that was the best isolated moment in the season for me and a fucking fantastic culmination of their relationship up to now. Despite all their differences Daemon had his back in that moment and it was really touching to see.
He said them leaches on the council will suck you dry name me as your hand and I’ll protect you Viserys didn’t listen but they loved each other Daemon thought his brother was weak but when he watched him walk thru the thrown room changed him he looked at him being strong at that moment
Matt Smith deserves an award for all the acting he did just by simply giving looks while Viserys was suffering. You know what give Paddy an award for his role as Viserys too!!!
What a great episode!! It broke me to tears seeing Viserys when he walked in the throne room and being helped by Daemon, seeing him so weak and making an effort to walk by his own. Then the dinner oh man, I cried again, it was like a gift to him, to see his family together and in "peace". I'm surprised this show made me cry that much, it's just so sad 😭
I won’t lie about it, but the scene where Daemon helps Viserys to the throne broke me… Viserys in general broke me this whole episode… Knowing my own life and what happened to my own brother in his passing it made me realize how much I miss him… Those two throughout the show had their ups and downs and at that moment it showed just how amazingly well written that brotherly love is…
RIP to Viserys. Despite his many many mistakes he was a good man who just wanted to do what he thought was right. Also shoutout to Rhaenys who despite losing so much still somehow stands strong.
Another underrated moment is when Rhaenyra shows baby Viserys to her father! He seemed so happy that they named their child after him, he deserved a little happiness in the end
I have to applaud the consistent and touching performance of King Viserys throughout the series. He portrayed a truly benevolent and caring patriarch. His speech at the dinner-table was tear-inducing. With his every breath you could feel the sorrow, joy and hope for the people around the dinner table. Even though he was not born a great warrior nor a great conqueror, you believe he would die a thousand deaths if he knew it would save the life of any single person at the table. So with the last ounce of his fading strength, his only plea is that when he no longer has any life to live - nor give, that everyone at the table...simply not strike against the other. So tragic. R.I.P. King Viserys, first of his name.
It is inevitable. It didn’t even take five minutes after Viserys’ heartfelt speech for the boys to start fighting again. Glad he went to bed and didn’t see it.
Daemon see how much Aemond was just like him when he was younger trying to make a name for hisself I’ll give Aemond his props he so determined just like Daemon was in the first few episodes
If there's one thing King V is gonna do is ride for his daughter every time. Especially when he said she's his only child. She thought her father didn't hear her but he showed up for her 1 last time ❤️😪
It's funny to see that Alicent asked for an 'eye for an eye' at the end of episode 7 and finally it was Viserys who protected the children of Rhaeynyra who lost an eye
@@mr_mogles7304 alot of us haven't read the books, most of us won't even have to with the way y'all just be saying stuff in the comment section. From the comments alone I've practically read the books lmao
I love how they showed Aemond and his reaction after Daemon destroys Vameon.😂 Even tho there were no words between the two, their faces and the way they breathed said a lot 😂😂😂😂
Props to the special effects makeup and set departments, they're absolutely killing it. It would shock me if Paddy Considine doesn't get an Emmy nomination for this role.
Sadly, a lot of this could have been avoided if Visery had just let Daemon be his heir, or let him marry Rhaenry years ago when Damon first asked. They would have been in love, had a true pure heir, and no one would have tried to contest the child. But, when he married Alienct and allowed her to take over the castle there was no going back. Now all hell is about to break loose.
Daemon was the heir, but he couldn't stop acting like a such fool, not even his brother could defend him. As for the Rhaenyra thing, HE TRIED TO TAKE HER MAIDENHOOD DURING A PUBLIC ORGY.
One thing I think goes overlooked in this episode is when Viserys pulls a knife on Vaemond. Even at his weakest moment, he was willing to defend his family's honor
RIP Viserys. Props to Paddy, that performance of a good man desperate to keep his family together in vain was great to watch, and I nearly shed a tear for him. Also Aemond is probably the coolest of the Greens.
@@jmoneyextreme3843 might be a wild thought but have you ever considered that not everyone in the world has read the books? You could relax a little with the blatant spoilers.
The writing, the acting, and omg the makeup job on Viserys were all perfect on this episode. I love it and it feels like we just started the main story while episodes 1-7 were simply the prologue.
Brilliant episode. Love how daemon can say 10 words an episode but he still shines. This episode had me clapping alot. My dogs kept looking at me like wtf!
22:24 you guys might be a little confused with the viserys scene but he was speaking to rhaenyra or at least he thought he was speaking to rhaenyra at that moment about the prophecy but he said those things to Alicient who now believes that Viserys last dying wish was for Aegon ( her son) to be the heir and "prince who was promised" its unfortunate but the war has begun
…. That’s what I said, didn’t I? Like a little after the episode ended that he thought he was speaking with Rhanerya and Alicent thought that Viserys was referencing her son when in fact he was referring to the song of ice and fire
Nah, Alicent knows that he wasn't talking to her, she's not that stupid, also she knows that Rhaenyra also have a son called Aegon. But Viserys was talking about Aegon the Conquerer or Jon Snow, he clearly said "he saw beyond the wall".
This was another unbelievably incredible episode. You KNEW this was it for Viserys. Just knew....everything about this episode related to Viserys was SO powerful.
Everyone seems to unanimously break at the moment Daemon helps Viserys up to his throne.. But FOR ME, I was actually sobbing when Daemon first sees Viserys in his current state. FUCKING PROPS to Matt Smith, dude. The nuances in his facial acting in that scene. Where he couldn't even bear to see his brother in that state. And i'm about 99% positive there's a single tear that rolls down Daemon's face. I am just floored by the S tier acting from EVERYONE in this series. Emma D'Arcy's performance in those moments really just sell their entire family dynamic. I'm so immersed everytime I'm watching this show, because the performances are just SO GOOD. So convincing. I feel like anyone who has had to watch someone they love(thats old, suffering from disease, etc.), can reallllly feel those scenes.
Ngl, i legit cried the moment Viserys entered the hall and his crown fell off then Daemon picked it up, help him get back up and put his crown again in his head. Daemon really loves his brother and vice versa. 😭😭 P.S : I love how Daemon be like : "KEEP MY WIFE'S NAME OUT OF YOUR F****** MOUTH!!!!" To Vaemond.😂
It broke my heart the scene with Rhaenyra and Viserys in bed and in his unconsciousness says "my only child", that to me says it all. To him Rhaenyra will always be his true child. Doesn't mean he doesn't love the others but in his heart he only sees her daughter as the legacy of him and Aemma and that makes me so sad. The protection of her Dad was the only thing keeping her save. Until now
Two fun facts: - King dropping his crown was actually an accident during the filming but they did not interrupt but just kept on rolling with it. Turned out great it seems, wasn't in the script. - How the King dies in the books is different: there is no "accidently talk" to Alicent in the books so she could "mistake" and make her son the next king. King passed in his nap in his room alone and he was found by the queen, but she did not want to inform the realm of his death but instead locked the gate, put two guards there and left him there for a week so the Greens could plot the crowning of the next heir.
I was not expecting to be so emotional this episode! Viserys was sooo sad and then to see how Daemon was really being affected as well to see his brother like that. 😭😭😭😭 Such a heartbreaking episode!
Episode 8 was terrific, all around. The look on Viserys' face as he surveys the room -- he nows this will be the last time these people will be in a room together, "peaceful" like this. He knows his feeble body and harried breath is the only thing keeping them from tearing each other apart. In fact, as soon as he is carried out of the room, violence erupts immediately. I feel so bad for him. What a performance by Paddy Considine. And I think we were all theorizing that Alicent might misinterpret Viserys' last words, and it seems that's exactly what happens. She cannot in good conscience thinks this is the one (1) time Viserys is lucid enough to make proclamations on who should sit the throne... but she will use it as justification to install her son on it nevertheless. The final two episodes cannot come any sooner!
Best scene of the entire show so far for me has to be Daemon helping Viserys make through those final steps and crowning him. They spent most of the season at odds because Viserys kept sending Daemon away, but even with his hand (Otto), his wife, his daughter and everyone else in the room, it was his brother that helped him. They really loved each other, and makes you wonder what could've been avoided if he had been his hand from the beggining
This was a very emotional episode 😢. To see Viserys in this condition and still fighting for love and peace within his family until he took his last breath was extremely sad. Rest in power King Viserys ❤️
This episode was probably my most favorite so far but of course it is the saddest because watching viserys walk into the throne room and Daemon helping him made me cry and the dinner was also upsetting because all viserys wanted was his family united together and no more fighting but of course we all know that they only acted to come together during the dinner because he wished it and then ended up fighting after he left the room not respecting His wishes but the ending with Alicent was crazy when viserys thought he was talking to Rhaeneyra and now alicent is gonna go forward with seeing aegon on the throne no matter what it’s gonna be crazy.
@@MrFredstt truth'?? That man was twisting it for his own gain... The family...the children the mother no one had any problems with it who the fuck is vaemond to give his expert opinion 😂😂😂😂 it's their life... their families...their bloody Choice... Nd the truth is those two boys are rahnerya's kids ..they are targeryan and lenor and his father saw them as adopted valeron kids...coz they couldn't have kids with lenor.. Simple
Aemonds actor is phenomenal, he was one of my favourite characters in The Last Kingdom so happy to see him in this, Helaena's actress was also in The Last Kingdom. Love seeing lesser known actors showing up in such a huge show.
Aemond watching intensely with impressiveness as Daemon slices a skull in half is literally all I need from this show. Would be great to see those two on the same side… Basically they’re one and the same, with Aemond sitting in silence being a straight threat (throwback to young Daemon)
Per the inside the show segment the show runners confirm that at the end Viserys thought he was continuing the conversation with Rhaenyra from earlier.
In the end Daemon really cares about his brother. All this could be resolved if Raenyra married whit Daemon. Now the dance begins! Regards from Brazil!
@@SeeFair23 Yes. Right now. I mean in the begining...after Daemon returns from Stepstones... If Viserys acept they married before, some problems world be solved...
Looking back at that Small Council Meeting at the beginning of the episode, there actually was some support for Rhaenyra and Lucerys' claim. King's Landing may still hold some allies for Rhaenyra.
Yes, there's still some support for Rhaenyra within King's Landing, and Otto & Alicent will try their best to quash that. Also, look out for the twin knightsguard Ser Erryk & Ser Arryk. If they stay true to the book, their stories would be one of the most heartbreaking moment in the series.
Daemon saying 'he can keep his tongue,' followed by Aemond glaring at his Uncle while still conveying a barely-there smirk of approval and glee was invigorating af. I involuntarily screamed 'Let's go!' at the top of my voice capacity as if I was responding to commands from Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, lol. Dark Sister is the MVP of the episode.
The funny part is as much as they arent on the same side. Daemon knows aemond is the new "him" and every look is like "that cheeky little fuck said what i would have said" and when he cut off vaemonds .. head... aemond was like... that was a nice move.
It’s also interesting symbolism that as viserys has his mask off, the half of his face that is rotting is also the same side of the dinner table where the Hightower’s and his sons sit. And also when Rhaenyra & Daemon come to see him & later Rhaenyra alone... They're on the side that's not rotting away. But when Alicent comes to give him milk of the poppy before he dies, she sits besides him on the side that's rotting away
Poor Viserys, he may be a bad king, but he's indeed a good man, through and through. Never felt this sad feeling to see him like that for years, Paddy Considine deserves Emmy and Golden Globe next year
Your explanation about the conversation between King Viserys and Alicent at the end was spot on! Also, Rhaenyra also has a son now named Aegon. There's two Aegon in the series-- Aegon the Elder and Aegon the Younger.
Viserys did think he was talking to Rhaenyra and was refering to Aegon I's dream. Alicent took it at he was referencing Aegon II. Rhaenyra does have a play left becuase she named her first boy with Daemond Aegon as well, then second Viserys with a pure Targaryen blood line. She can claim that she told Viserys that and he was actually referring to her first born son to Daemon as the prince that was promised.
The dinner scene was hilarious 'Why? It was just a compliment." More like a provocation. How calm he was after taking the punch. Shootout to Aegon instead of doing nothing he joined the 'brawl' and stands by his younger brother. Even if you hate Ser Criston you can't deny that he isn't a good teacher. Trained the boys well. Puberty really did turned Aemond into a 24/7 savage maniac. The standoff between Daemon Aemond was epic. No words. Daemon found his next opponent. It's scary the similarities between him and Aemond. I guess if the marriage between Daemon and Rhea was going peaceful the outcome would be Aemond. Truly father and son. I bet Daemon is thinking to himself everytime he sees Aemond "So, that me in my youth." Aemond is keeping his rage for his lost eye. Y'all won't be ready when the dragon finally is unleashed. (Payback above Storm ends will be so satisfying)
@@kylemma33 If Aemond wasn't so obsessed with Daemon then history would went another road. Look. One reason and I guess the most one why Aemond wanted to fight Daemon; is that Daemon was the most feared warrior of the time. battle-hardened and well experienced. How many songs will the people in Westeros will sing about you? Or knowing your name will last forever in the history books as 'Aemond Targaryen fought and killed the The Rogue Prince Daemon Targaryen." Aemond was only a young adult hungry for glory who doesn't listened to his advisors. Glory blinded him and leaded to his downfall
When Daemon picked up his brother's crown and helped him to his throne I bawled. Such a beautiful moment. I cant even put it to words This episode had me crying many times. The servant girl, Viserys and Daemon, Rhaenyra and Alicent's dinner speeches. Amazing episode
the scene where Viserys lost his crown and Daemon picked it up wasn't scripted, but they liked it so much that they kept it in as it shows that Daemon does care for his brother. i also cant praise Paddy Considine enough, his performance in this show was breath-taking and deserves an Emmy for his performance
I took it as poisoned dead. I thought I heard a choking noise off screen quick like they did the baby in ep 1. Also she wasn’t at work the next day. Gonna have to check on that from show people I wonder what they say.
@@jordanmapfumo9359 I took it as the queen giving her moon tea, paying her to leave, and playing it off as her being dead to the serving girl looking for her. She's gone, nobody will go looking for her, and she won't have a bastard.
