House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 'A Son for a Son' Premiere REACTION | Game of Thrones 

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Just as context when Rhaenyra finds the dragon wing and Luces' cloak. Arrax (Lucerys’ dragon) is also son of Syrax (Rhaenyra’s dragon)… so both mothers are mourning in this scene

The sounds of them cutting off the baby's head will haunt me. Those last ten minutes were so tense.

Rhaenyra only had one dialogue the entire episode - “I WANT AEMOND TARGARYEN.”

I read in another's comment section "you know some dark deed is about to happen when Daemon has on his murder cloak." 😂😂😂😂

Jaecerys trying hard not to cry and cracking his voice while talking to his mother always got me😭😭😭😭

Hearing the Stark music and the Northern accents was soul stirring.

If you notice when the guy asks daemon what to do if they can’t get to aemomd , daemon looks at him and grins essentially saying that he doesn’t care which son they kill if aemond can’t be caught as long as it’s a son

Cole sleeping with Alicent instead of guarding his post, he's to blame for the death of Jahaereys as well.

"It's not a Your Grace moment, it's a Mama moment." My words exactly. That scene perfectly encapsulated that moment in which a person and their mom just need to hug each other and cry. So powerful.

In addition to having a fear of rats, helaena was also sewing a funeral shroud. They're gonna listen to her one day

"Where is duty? Where is sacrifice?" Meanwhile she's getting it on with Criston. Also, what happened to Criston's honour? He cried about it when he slept with Rhaenyra but now he's forgotten about it.

Jaecerys’s cracking voice while talking to his mother made me emotional

What the actor who plays Aegon had to say about his relationship to his kids: “This is the thing viserys never did for aegon. He feels part of the reason he’s not seen as suited is because he did not receive training from his father. So now he’s going to make up for that tenfold with Jahaerys.”

In this context, “eight and ten” means eighteen. We know this because Jaime was the youngest Kingsguard ever when he was sworn in at seventeen.

Fun fact: Syrax is mother to Vermax, Arrax and Tyraxes (the dragons of Rhaenyra's 3 oldest sons) so when Rhaenyra is mourning over the remains on the beach, Syrax is grieving along with her. So damn sad.

Sir Criston was supposed to be guarding and protecting and instead he was with Alicent. That’s why she was looking around in shock, she was looking for the guards:/

Being a GoT fan, I'm no stranger to horrific violence but those last few minutes hearing the sound of the poor baby's head being taken is probably going to be one of the most haunting moments in TV history for me. So messed up!

Keep in mind, that was syrax' baby as well :( They were both mourning their child. Also Helena was literally sewing in Jaeherys shroud for his funeral WHILE telling aegon she is scared of the rats. I guess we need to realize she is a big source of information for whatever is to come in the episode's future lmao

Aegon isn’t the worst king believe it or no. He’s actually more intelligent than you think, seeing that Viserys taught him almost nothing. Lounges on the throne yet not one cut…

Nikki's usually a mess of tears when kids and animals get hurt, I'm surprised she took six-year-old Jahaerys's decapitation so normally!

Someone blew up the sound and it sounds like Helaena is saying “they only want the boy” and when she says I’m afraid of the rats she looks at her baby’s bed. They also speculate that she is unknowingly sowing her sons funeral shroud, there’s also drawings she’s doodled of her dragon dreams and she drew a boar, a decapitated wolf, and a dead baby 😭

No spoiler obviously but Aegon is sooo fucking right when he says THEY SHOULD HAVE THE SMALL FOLK by their side. Im honestly impressed

Not only did Rhaenyra find her sons dead dragon, but Syrax found hers as well. Rhaenyra's dragon was the mother of Luke's dragon.

The actress who plays rhaenyra her acting the crying its so reallll 😭

I think you guys are missing the point of the Aegon scene, he isn’t being a “tool” as you called him, he’s trying to be a good king and rule in his own way by helping the petitioners but his grandfather keeps trying to control him

I'll say this: the throne scene was frustrating to me. I'm not on either green or black side but the way Otto kept going up there made Aegon look weak, impressionable and indecisive. I don't understand why they didn't find out what each petitioner wanted ahead of time so Aegon was already informed of the pros and cons and not only know his answer, but also have an explanation for said answer prepared. That would have made him look like a confident, thoughtful and fair ruler.

To make it clear, it was Deamon's order to kill the boy. When the assassins asked what they should do if they did not find Aemond, the show cut to another scene without an answer to this question. But this answer came in the conversation between the two assassins, that it should be a son for a son. Killing the child was therefore Deamon's alternative. Helena had the vision with the rats (the maid remembered Helena's warning when the assassin stood in front of her). I think she had already seen the death of her son and wanted to change the future. That's why she pointed directly to her son, hoping the killers wouldn't believe her. In her vision, she may have pointed to her daughter and the killers didn't believe her and killed her son. Now she knows that the future is fixed and cannot be changed. Another possibility would be that she immediately pointed to the son so that she wouldn't lose both children. If the killers had killed the daughter, her son would have died on the throne as king at the latest, if not earlier in the fight for it. A throne that her son may not have wanted anyway. At least that's what she told her husband. So she pointed to her son so that at least she wouldn't lose her daughter, because in this world women are less at risk. By the way, there is still at least one male heir to the throne of Aegon. In case it was forgotten, Aegon fathered at least one son in the children fighting pits. We saw a son of his there last season. And I think when the time comes, the gray worm will intervene, because she knew what was going on, as did the twins and I think Aemond too (not sure).

Aegon was actually being kind to the Smallfolk, That friggin’ Otto! 🤨

In the books, it's much more gruesome. Blood and Cheese (as history remembers them as.) snuck into the queen's chambers. Took Alicent captive and gagged her. When Helaena came in with her 3 children (in the books, she had the twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera. As well as a younger son, Maelor.) Blood and Cheese snatch Maelor and Jaehaerys and hold knives to their throats. Bidding Helaena choose which of her sons will die in payment for Lucerys' death. At first, Helaena pleads for them to kill her instead, but they persist. And add that if she doesn't choose. Everyone in the room will die. To which Helaena with great sorrow chooses Maelor to die. To which Cheese whispers in his ear. "You hear that boy? Your mama wants you dead." Before Blood cuts off Jaehaerys' head with one swing of his sword. Taking the heat away and leaving Helaena to scream in sheer horror.

Sooooo Criston wasn't there when Aemond got his eye sliced out and he wasn't there when the heir got his head chopped off... he keeps getting promoted and now he's also fcking the Queen... Fire him. He doesn't take his job serious.

the baby killing scene in the book is more terrifying

the twins in the kingsguard were actually 18 when sworn to their duty. they say age weird, 8 and (+) 10 lol rhaenyra mentioned last season aswell that she was made heir at the age of 4 and 10 (14) when speaking with Lucerys

I already like Aegon more this season. The actor is great and hilarious when he wants to be.

I was literally WAITING for your reaction right after watching 😂😂

The scenes in winterfell and at the wall were amazing and the music ❤

the utter defeat on her face after saying "they killed the boy" is so heartbreaking!

When did Cersie ever light a candle in memory of someone else's son, when no one's watching? I don't see any comparison between Cersie and Alicent. Cersie was pure evil.

Welcome back guys! The scene with Rhaenyra and Jace almost got me.

It’s crazy because this is a super sanitized version of blood and cheese

Daemon is a horrible person. I love the character wholeheartedly- but the actual character is HORRENDOUS, he ordered that kill. Him. If even one person keeps praising him for something other than just being loyal and sword skills, I’ll like lose it lol

How cool was it to see young Uhtred playing Cregan Stark?!?!? And I almost cried hearing the Stark music in the beginning 😭😭😭

Alicent getting her butt cheeks clapped by ser Criston Cole is so hypocritical 😂, the very thing she hated rhaenyra for. I felt so bad for helaena.

LETS GOO GUYS WELCOME BACK!!!

The dude who plays Jace really kills it in that scene with Rhaenyra. You can clearly see how hard he's trying to get together, but he couldn't, cause he needed his mom's warm hug, just like she needed his, and the way he chockes in his words is just heartbreaking!

Aemond will always be The Saxon Distraction aka Baby Monk! What an emotional episode 🎢

Emma D’Arcy was amazing in this episode and they only had one line of dialogue! 👏

The really cool thing about the tapestry opening is that it can be changed based on events in previous episodes.

Cregan Stark is played by the actor who played young Uhtred in The Last Kingdom.

“The deaths of their children turned a dynastic dispute into a war of annihilation. Either Aegon or Rhanerya could live at the end, but not both.”

Heleana sees the future, she knows one will die or all 3 of them die, so she chose to save her daughter. And there isn't anything established that you can change what she sees. She probably knows everything she sees comes true. And when they asked, 'what if we can't find him' Daemon grinned. That was part of his plan. Aemond and Daemon keep f'ing things up for everyone else. Aegon despite his naivety he was pretty kind during the audiences. And he clearly loved his son. He's going to want revenge at all cost.

Daemon 100% told them to kill the prince when they asked "What if we can't find him?" They repeat the same phrase with Helaena that Daemon had used earlier in the episode with Rhaenys "A son for a Son".

When she was doing the embroidery she was whispering"they only want the boy." Nice reaction guys.

Having a Daemon shirt in the episode where he orders the execution of a small child... on Father's day. Pretty funny.

I actually liked Aegon this episode. I am shocked. He was nice with the small folks and you could see how much he loved his son. But now they have cut off his beloved son's head. You will see the full demon come out, I'm afraid. lol

The Queen having an affair with a Kingsguard without locking the door seems like another "Rhaenys bursting through the roof" moment lol

The minutes Jace's voice cracked when he was reporting to Rhaenyra broke me! The whole end was just shattering!

It's great to have you back. Thanks for the quick upload!

Healena was traumatized TWICE that night. Once by the murder of her child and twice when she walked in on her mom in the act 😂

Aegon the “Magnanimous” literally means “Great-Souled” or “Greatness of Soul” from the Latin, for those asking this in reaction videos to this episode. It’s also what the philosopher Aristotle used for the virtue often translated into English as “Pride”.

I'm glad they kinda toned down the white wyrm's accent.

0:17 Did Steven try to quote Titanic's iconic line ‘It's been 84 years' but said '86’? 😂

The original Cowboy bebop will always have the best intro to me

they name dropped one of the coolest characters from this era in this episode; dalton greyjoy. a legendary ironman, he was rowing at 5 and reaving at 10. at 15 he earned his moniker the red kraken after seeing his uncle die and in avenging him he came out with blood from a dozen wounds all over. he wields a valyrian steel longsword he stole from a corsair named nightfall. he's 16 during the time period of this war

20:31 8 and 10 , thats 18 years btw in westeros tongue

The opening scene was so freaking phenomenal, seeing Winterfell, the Wall, and off course Cregan Stark himself. Loved it. Emma D'Arcy's Acting is remarkable, Aegon having his fun with Tyland at the small council was so great 🤣🤣 Still pretty conflicted about Alicent and Criston as well as how Blood and Cheese was done but other than that... a good first episode. Great being back in Westeros. Bring on episode 2.

The scene where Jace shows back up to report to his mother had me weeping. Such incredible nuanced acting from both of them

"8 and 10" is archaic speak for 18, they were twins sworn in at 18

Just stumbled onto your channel for the first time looking for episode reactions. About half way through I was so charmed by the two of you, I HAD to subscribe. Totally won over a new fan. Can’t wait for next week. Great job!

The queen must have a Plan B Tea vending machine 😂

After almost 2 years...I'm back in your channel Nikki and Steven! You guys are always the 1st reactors I watch when it comes to the GOT universe. Actually not 2 years, I rewatched your GOT videos from season 1-8 last year.

And y'all mentioned NOTHING about Cristan Cole bumping Alicent on multiple occasions and the veiled mention by Larys that he KNOWS what they were up to...

Side note, I love the new intro of the histories. The intro for season 1 seemed to not be clear enough for most people, understandably, and a lot of people didn't know what they were looking at lol. The histories being displayed on the tapestries in blood is a much better visualization.

I literally just watched the entirety of game of thrones and house of the dragon season 1 and watching both your reactions after every single episode. We are finally up to date with each other ! 😂😂

Erryk and Arryk are twins… 8 and 10 is 18 in this world lol

I'm team Black all the way. In war any and all can get it! Aegon is hilarious tho.He wasn't raised to be king its not really his fault. His dad, the king already named an heir. Im gonna enjoy watching him. Lol ***btw Alicent and Criston are hypocrites.

The part where Rhaenyra and Syrax find the remains of Luc and Arrax makes me cry because it's not just Rhaenyra's son that is dead, Arrax is Syrax's son as well. Also: reminder that Erryk and Arryk are twins, so when he says "eight and ten" he is saying 18.

Btw the previous riders of Daemon's and Aemond's dragons were brothers and were very close

Still team black 🖤 but daemon needs to be grounded for life in making choices

3:40 it's the Stark theeemee. Had so much goosebumps

The twin brothers were sworn to the king’s guard at 18. They said 8 and 10 that’s how they say age.

I been waiting for you guys reaction! What a first episode! 😫😭

Love to see Rhaenys putting Daemon in his place. He really needed a reminder that he isn't the king😉

I’m as relieved as the next person that Alicent is getting some good sex for a change- even if it is from the impulsive Criston Cole. But having her ride him as her grandson is being brutally beheaded yards away deteriorated the horrific severity of the situation. I got the memo in the first spicy scene, why hammer it down on what is supposed to be a malignant act of vengeance?

I was waiting on your reaction guys!!! Thank you :)

The cutting sound, really shocked me, as much as the "Red Wedding" did back then.....

I didn’t sleep waiting for this reaction!!!! Finally🔥🔥🔥

I can’t believe they opened the new season with Blood and Cheese!! Also shout out to Nikki and Steven for being some of the first reactors I watch that posted this!! 💖

Did anyone pick up on Helaena whispering "they want the boy" when Aegon walked in the room ? Rewatched it with my earpiece and was flabbergasted.

Love the chapters guys, great job with your review!! 🖤

The Blood and Chees scene was a disappointment compared to the book.

My favorite GOT reaction channel, ah guys I adore you so much! I've been watching you for 5 years already. Love your couple, harmonic and experienced. It is very nostalgic to me as well hearing The GOT opening with you guys. enjoy the show.

The scenery, sets, and costumes with this show amaze me.

Fun Fact: In the book, the kids are awake when she has to point out which one the boy is, except they kill the opposite of who she selected, and then has to live everyday with the child knowing that who she had chosen to die.

Did you know that Cregan Starks actor is young Uhtred from the first episode of TLK @NikkiStevenReact

so stoked that the starks are back

I literally couldn't wait for this premiere and watching both of you..welcome back to the land of got-hotd

Didn’t see the video or the episode yet but just your faces on the minia hyped me up 😂

When the dog got kicked and the final horrific sequences occurred, i feared for mothers and new mums among YT reactors who would be utterly devastated, chief among them, Nikki.

Team BLACK!!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤