The First Blows | HOUSE OF THE DRAGON [1x8] (REACTION) 

"Define consent for me Aegon" 💀💀

"Viserys went to sleep and never woke. He was 52 years old and had reigned over Westeros for twenty-six years. Then the storms broke and the dragons danced...."

Aemond 100% has Daemon's poster in his locker.

The way I bawled when Viserys walked into the throne room. Tbh one of my top moments even counting GOT moments. All Rhaenyra had to say was defend me 😭😭😭

"My Love", Viserys' final words, was an ad lib from Paddy Considine. Viserys never stopped loving Aemma. 😢

15:09 "he's not walking to the throne, he's walking to her." - Geeta Patel director S1 E8

Raenyra needed to marry Daemon to strengthen her claim to the throne. Especially with the questions of her eldest boys' parentage. Having a male Targ by her side could help soothe those in the realm who are opposed to having a Queen.

Daemon being the one to pick up the crown and give it back to viserys is my favorite moment of the season. He called out Otto and the court years ago and only ever wanted to help his brother but because he was so FIREY and quick tempered nobody trusted him. Reality is the “Rogue Prince” was the most loyal of them all. This TRULY is the best episode of the season with everything that happened.

Fun fact: If you rewatch the scene while Vaemond is speaking Daemon looks to Rhaenyra who nods to give him the go ahead to do what he did to Vaemond. He checks in with her before he does it. Always funny to rewatch that.

When screen went black at the end and viserys said "my love" he was talking to his true love Aemma who he just saw on the other side. He reunited with her with his last words

Another part of Alicent misunderstanding is that Viserys once told her of his own dream of his son in the Conqueror's crown

I was soooo pissed off that Paddy Consadine (Viscerys) wasn’t nominated for Emmy or Golden Globe for this episode.

"Beware the beast beneath the boards."

Aemond is so obsessed with Daemon, he probably has a poster of him over his bed. 😂

I cried so much when Viserys went to defend his daughter in the throne room. What a scene! And Daemon putting his crown back on... And yeah, Cody's spot on with his interpretation of what Alicent understood.

His last words were Aemma, his first wife. At least he died happy, believing everything is good, which it really isn't.

That subtle smile Viserys gives when he sees his family at peace at supper before finally letting go is heartbreaking.

Cody & Brig, since it is never said on the show I'll share this info with you. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actor Paddy Considine disclosed that Viserys is "actually suffering from a form of leprosy." Considine explained, "His body is deteriorating, his bones are deteriorating. He is not actually old, as he looks at the end.

Alicent to think Viserys meant their son after everything he’s done for his daughter to become Queen once he’s gone blows my mind still.

This is what you get when you name everybody Aegon, Aemond, Daemon, Vaemond etc. How about Bob for once?

21:53 One thing I found interesting about Viserys was his face, the bad side is on Alicent's side (the greens) and the good side is on the side of Rhaenyra his daughter (the blacks).

"It's true but I don't know if you'll like the ending" That made me laugh out loud haha, you're so funny

Bridgette: “Are they trying to put him back together? What are they doing…?” 😅🤣😂

The actor who plays Aemond plays such a different role in The Lask Kingdom. I think you guys would love that show.

When I watched this and Vaemond's head flew off, I yelled out, "Holy shit I didn't know he was Canadian!"

"Her children are bastards" said Vaemond Calmly.

Paddy not getting awards for his performance is criminal.

Remember to pour one out for our fallen King. Paddy Considine gave the most incredible performance that I've possibly ever seen. The fact that he didn't get an Emmy for this episode is a travesty.

You guys Vaemond said a Queen sits the throne because Viserys is dying and senile so Alicent is basically running everything😭

Aegon the Conqueror's vision of The Song of Ice and Fire was only told to Raenyra as the heir. Alicent has never heard it, so she couldn't understand if she wanted to.

guys Vyseris is not dying of old age, he has leprosy, thats what consuming him slowly

Never did I think an old man taking a slow walk to a chair would make for one of the best scenes I’ve seen. I get goosebumps every time I see this scene.

Guys don't forget that Viserys and Alicent had 4 children: Aegon, Helaena, Aemond and Daeron.

Powerful and Poignant moment is when King Viserys slowly climbs the steps to the throne and loses his crown and Daemon helps him and places the crown 👑 on his Brother’s head 🎉 Showed him caring about his Brother

I support both Rhaenyra and Alicent and I have seen most reactors be all in for Rhaenyra and completely dismiss anything Alicent does. I appreciate that you can see the faults in both of them and aren’t blinded by a bias, even though having a preference for one or the other is inevitable.

Just a correction when Bridget said Aemon is the youngest. Aemond is the 3rd born, but he has a 4th born younger brother in the Reach being fostered by his mother’s uncle.

My RU-vid has been dry lately so thank you for what you guys are doing for my entertainment. Got here super early this time 🤣

Keep in mind Viserys had a probably prophetic dream about his son on the throne. He told Aemma about it and he told Alicent. In that context, Alicent's interpretation of Viserys's final words makes sense. Also it would help if everyone wasn't named Aegon. Rhaenyra was petty for that.

One does not simply watch a bridgeco episode without saying brrriiiiiiidddgeeettttttte with her hahaha love the vids guys

People forget so quickly that even they suggest that Viserys should be on milk of the poppy and then when it happens they think Alicent is being devious!

Respect! Y'all. YEAP! "Dark Sister" is no "Needle" LOL!

This is the best episode of this show by FAR. So moving, and emotional

I cry every time I see that scene.

the juxtaposition between hot fuzz, the worlds end and house of the dragon just exhibits paddy considine's sheer range man

“He can keep his tongue” daemon is absolutely filthyyyy wit it😭😂

The scene where Daemon gave Viserys his crown brought me to tears when I watch it. Even though they bumped heads Daemon still loved his brother.

27:24 At the end Viserys said "My love" he saw Aemma his truly love.

new insult unlocked, calling someone "a fucking nerdle" has a good ring to it

Plan Tea. 😂

Yeah, Damon is crazy AF. Aemond most definitely did not want any of that smoke.

“I understand, my king. You suddenly want the most useless and pervy of our two sons to be the heir because reasons.”

Viserys has been drinking Milk of The Poppy ever since his wounds from sitting on the Iron Throne incorrectly have festered, in the past 6 years he has drank even more to the point where his mind is slowed and so Alicent more or less rules in his stead.

Remember too that Viserys was troubled by his own dream and he told Allicent during the hunt about his doubts. He dreamed of a son born to him wearing the conquerors crown. Allicent would no doubt remember that, and so it wouldn't be completely out of nowhere that he might say this to her on his death bed.

Oh that scene with Rhaenyra and Viserys breaks my heart and the way Peepaw Otto slinks behind Alicent lol 😂

Aemond is the priest friend of Utred in the Last Kingdom

7:20 ....

you cut out the final "my love", last words of Viserys😢

14:33 Vaemond is very dumb, because Rhaenyra also has Velaryon blood through her great-grandfather Old King Jaehaerys Targaryen and her great-grandmother Queen Alyssane Targaryen. The mother of Jaehaerys and Alyssane was Alyssa Velaryon who married the only son of Aegon I The Conqueror Targaryen and Queen Rhaenys Targaryen who was Aenys I Targaryen. The mother of Aegon I and Visenya and Rhaenys was also a Velaryon. Vaemond should have studied the family better instead of making accusations against Rhaenyra and saying that she does not know Velaryon blood when in fact Rhaenyra has Targaryen blood as well as Velaryon blood.

Chills when Viserys walks into the thrown room and Daemon helps him with his crown!!! Such a fantastic episode.

im team black all the way just because they seem like the best option out of the two sides

One of the best episodes in all of GOT. RIP Viserys the Peaceful.😢

I love how you keep saying that Viserys is so old yet he's only in his early 50's in this episode. Also the reason why Daemon doesn't age that much is that he's only in his mid 40's.

Paddy Considine who played Viserys acting was really really good the last few episodes ngl

Honestly, Vaemond Velaryon went out like a badass. He knew fine well what was going to happen once he stood up and started speaking, but he knew he was right, so he was going to say his piece no matter what.

I love how Cody picked up on everything this episode a lot of people miss things this episode great job both of you 😊 can’t wait for the last 2 episodes

I love that scene with Viserys coming to the throne room for Rhaenyra so much because it just proves how much he truly loves her and what he's still willing to do for her in the face of the ongoing political nonsense. Then the moment with Daemon makes it all the more better because none of that was supposed to happen. The crown falling off his head was an accident while filming and the following moment with Daemon picking it up, helping him to the throne and placing the crown atop his head was completely improvised by Paddy and Matt. (chef's kiss)

The reason why Viserys seemed to age so much is because he had leprosy, which is also what caused his death over the many years.

"He can keep his tongue" 🤯🤯🤯

This episode is a masterclass in writing and acting and it broke my heart to pieces. Paddy Considine deserved an Emmy for this.

Rhaenyra couldn't tell Rhaenys because she would have the same issues she has with her older sons, her younger sons would be illegitimate along with her marriage to Daemon. She married Daemon to strengthen her claim since Alicent married Aegon and Helaena. Aemond got that big dragon energy lmao. I also feel bad for Rhaenys because her life has sucked so bad recently.

Wait till you see what's behind Aemon's patch

7:22 little did he know, Viserys II will turn out to be 👑

I love that Cody full on picked up on everything from that last scene. A lot of people didn't fully comprehend it, or only did in the following episode, so it's refreshing to see someone fully understand it and how messy it can become.

That swing of DARK SISTER is the same one that Daemon used on PRINCE CRAGHAS DRAHAR, aka the Crab Feeder. ✌️

fun fact, when rhaenyra asked if Rhaenys planned to vouch for herself for driftmark, she meant just that. Rhaenys herself does also have a claim to driftmark seeing as her grandmother is a Velaryon.

daemon killing him is probably my favorite scene in this entire show. it was perfection “he can keep his tongue “

Best episode of the season and not a dragon in sight 👏👏👏

I am team black; primarily because that's the succession the king wantedn

Sometimes I just feel like saying "Really Rhaenyra? You just HAD to give your child the same name as Alicent's oldest?" If she hadn't there wouldn't have been confusion when Viserys said the name talking to Alicent.

Aemond is played by a guy who I believe was in a Netflix series “The Last Kingdom”. It’s a hell of a series, Viking era Great Britain origin story about the son of a Viking. Check it out!

Thanks for the toothpaste info, Bridgette!😂😂

Again, such a good job by everyone in the show. Paddy Considine, King Viserys, did such an amazing job during the whole series especially this episode. Also great job by Matt Smith as Daemon. Great natural unscripted moment between them in this episode. And not in defense of Alicent's Prince Aegon, but it seems among other things he suffers from the "spare heir" syndrome. Being Targaryen seems to make that even worse.

My favoriteee episode

KING VISERYS💚💚😭😭

Aemon is about to get a SERIOUS UPGRADE

Aemond is a picture perfect anime villain 😂😂

in regards to Aemond - ASK HIM A SUM!!!!!!!! Yes, I have been waiting since Saltburn to say that. I'm very sad.

And that's how over-reusing of first names in the family ends. Be original, parents! The kid can always ascend to throne under traditional name they themselves pick.

Everytime I watch the scene of Viserys walking into the throne room, I cry. Bawl my eyes everytime

jon snow's name is also aegon . . . . .

Pretty spot on calling aemond, aegons attack dog thats basically what he is lol

Hahah the end of this episode could have been prevented if people weren’t so damn obsessed with their own name and have to share names with the generations. Oh boy.

You guys are absolutely hilarious! 💯 I can only hope to be half as entertaining! Can't wait for 9&10! Keep up the epic work 🤩🤩

I love that your dog is on the Black's side!❤ (red collar)

Vaemond went Full Canadian. Never go Full Canadian, buddehh.

it is weird but deamon should have wed rhaenyra to start. there would have been no issues

Helaena (Aemond and Aegons sister) is a very interesting character. I suggest to rewatch the season after you're done and pay attention to the things she says. It's suspected she has prophetic abilities, though it's not confirmed. But, at the table she says "Beware the beast beneath the boards." It's a small clue of what's to come 🙃

aemond and daemon are so similar, even their names are basically the same, just moved the d from the start of daemon to the end instead lmao

I can't tell if Otto Hightower is more like little finger or varys, but very interesting character so far

He accidentally spoiled himself without even knowing 😩😩 🤫🤫