The greens have lost their mind | House of the Dragon Episode 7 Driftmark Breakdown 

I've never been to a funeral that wasn't awkward, and you don't know what to say, or who to hug, so I think they got this just right.

The scene where everyone is staring at each other during the funeral is actually the very first scene they ever shot for the show. None of the actors really knew each other yet and the producers/directors said this was done on purpose because the funeral scene was meant to be awkward.

Can we take a moment to acknowledge Alicent's hypocrisy? She acted so disgusted by the idea that Daemon and Rhaenyra were screwing in the pleasure house and commented, "You Targaryen do have queer customs." Then she turns down the proposal to wed Helaena to Jace only to have her son and daughter betrothed.

Leanor will return and perform one last act of loyalty to his queen and former wife, called it

Yes. I saw Rhaenyra making plans regarding Daemon to protect her children. When the queen literally cuts her, the declared heir, and her father does NOTHING... she knows she and the kids are in serious danger.

Yeah I have no problem with Alicent being pissed about Aemond's eye but people out here trying to act like her demanding the eye be cut out of the head of a five-six year old is fair and reasonable are insane.

Poor Vhagar has seen a lot. She's like that great grandmother that lives to like 99 and had to go to parents funerals, siblings funerals , grandchildren's funerals and poor baby is just Tiiiieeeed!

I think Laenor is actually gonna make sure little Viserys survived. I don't hate that part of this, but agree this is such a huge butterfly effect black hole of issues, I don't hate him being Adam but that still leads to after the dance issues

The whole funeral scene sequence was tense and uncomfortable as it was supposed to be. These are the core family members who are about to start a civil war and try to kill each other. The kids, aside from the taunts about parentage, don't quite know what to do or whom to turn to - so I feel sorry for them. Aemond didn't have a dragon because he is basically a coward. He managed to overcome his fear long enough to win Vhagar's allegiance and that was his breakthrough moment. The real Aemond can now shine - as a sadistic almighty Targaryen prince. Laenor, if you think back through his last scene with Rhaenyra, is desperate for a way out. He doesn't want to be the King Consort, he doesn't want Driftmark, he wants to go his own way and be as "the gods made him." This triggers an idea for Rhaenyra - you can see it beautifully acted in the moment. She doesn't want to kill Laenor, but she needs him out of the way. She and Daemon and Laenor cook it all up together to stage his death, free Laenor (sorry Sea Smoke!) and make it possible for Daemon and Rhaenyra to marry. Yeah, she looks uncomfortable in her love scene with Daemon, but she has no choice even then - Daemon is literally the only person in Westeros she can trust. And she knows that when her father dies, she could very easily be dead rather than the queen. Great setup for next episode!

From Aemond claiming Vhagar to the children fighting and the Alicent vs Rhaenyra showdown, that was the show at it's best by far! That 15 minute stretch was the best in the shows run and up there with game of thrones at it's best.

“Hurry up and die” when talking about Otto 😭😂 gray, of all the game of thrones and house of dragons commentary channels you’re my favorite. Always bringing the tea, you explain things so well, I love hearing your takes on how each episode plays out. I will continue to tune in!! 😊

This episode was awkwardly funny, and I loved Rhaenyra & Daemons wedding

I watched tons of period dramas and I'm slightly mad at how much they break protocol in HOTD and GOT...like I know it's fantasy and they want us to witness Viserys' incompetence but the HEIR to the throne is more important than a Consort. Always. Like in all history...the heir is always more important but it seems like no one gives a F to protect Rhaenyra besides Viserys...Criston Cole is a freaking white cloak. He is loyal to the king, not the queen consort wtf. Even Jamie Lannister in one of his chapters remembers how King Aerys was abusing Queen Rhaella and he couldn't do anything because he was the king🙄 A consort has no power...her or his power is giving heirs and support the monarch. Alicent accuses Rhaenyra of not respecting her duties while she doesn't either💀 Her role is to always be behind the king and support him. She is not meant to rule... I still remember The Crown and how Prince Philip truly struggled with his role as consort because he couldn't take away the protagonism of his wife... "She is the job". Alicent, darling, your job is to take care of your kids and respect the king. That's it.

Hey Gray! 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾. Aemond also threatened the have his dragon burn his cousins and nephews to death. Those kids were terrified l

I think it's unfair to call Alicent "crazy" or a "Karen" as I've seen so many people do in the comments. From her teenhood she was thrown into a marriage she didn't want and made to endure horrible sex with a man as old as her father (or older, I'm not sure) and to squeeze out heirs. She feels she has done her duty and is getting the shit end of the stick for doing what was expected of her :( I don't agree with her attacking Rhaenyra's children or vice versa, but it's a GoT show, there's gonna be drama lol. Also, I'm not on either side just to be clear.

If Vaserys made daemon his hand after Lionel Strong it would of stopped the dance from happening.

I couldn't wait no one else does like you Gray!

How is Alicent not charged to death for attempted murder by attacking and injuring Rhaenyra? Not only is she the blood royal but Heir apparent to the throne. Meanwhile, Alicent has zero royal blood and is just a consort to the King.

2:33 Daemon has a reputation for killing his wife and it seems like, Alicent & Cole pay a close attention on him (and Rhaenyra). he knew he was being observe by them. but he did looking for Rhaenyra because he hasn't seen her around. he turns his heads away because she's just arrived and being the center of attention atm. Daemon won't draw such attention to give the Greens a confirmation about their illicit affairs back then. he was right. turns out, Alicent & Cole really looking at her hoping to catch a single blunder from her. but she's not entertaining her in anyways. Otto catching Rhaenyra's dismissal after Daemon. he also catching Daemon came back with Rhaenyra at the fights. 18:30 I think Laenor proposed to die in a battlefield in the Stepstones so she can find another husband. and Rhaenyra accept it because daddy dragon is currently single. Laenor planned to die, as she said "fire is prison, the sea offers an escape" BUT then Daemon had better idea to exploits Laenor's death without actually killing a dragon rider he might need in the war to come. that's what I thought.

Gray! Least favorite!?!?! Lol. It was awkward but that's what they were going for. Honestly I felt more like it was tense. The calm before the storm. I definitely agree with you as far as Larys. There doesn't seem to be a true motive. The greenseer stuff...if that is going to be the mystery/fantasy reason for his plans, then I need to know why.

In the scene with Vaemond pretty much calling out Jace and Luke, it shows Daemond noticing that it made Jace uncomfortable. He then looks at Rhaenyra, and that's when he decides to giggle to draw attention towards himself and away from them. At the end you can tell Jace recognizes this when he looks up toward daemon. He probably appreciated Daemon for taking the attention away from Luke, Rhaenyra, and himself.

Loved how you used that Ragnar quote…Absolute power corrupts absolutely. On a similar note it reminds me of Otto telling Viserys “The gods have yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power.” regarding Daemon when it was really a reflection of self.

I love the way you explained just how awkward a thanksgiving meal with family can be😂😂😂

Probably my favorite episode (minus the sex scene and the darkness). The stilted quiet opening of the funeral is perfect. You explained the exact kind of vibes an estranged family reunion would have. Every actor was on point in the aftermath, just absolutely delivering 👏🏾

omg…your description of holiday drama is sooooo funny and spot on…ty ty

Alicent has gone full Cersei mode trying to stab a boy in the eye

I like the episode, I thought it was several mini stories that all came together in a brilliantly dysfunctional way with boundaries being set. Thanks for the update.

Just an amazing episode all the way around. I felt like it was one of my family reunions but with dragons.

“I lost an eye but gained a dragon” Aemond One-Eye, my little psychopath badass, and I love him.

I think Aemond is a victim of his circumstance. I think after being bullied by everyone, he felt like his sh’t didn’t stink and he was going to throw it in their face. Also Alicent’s jealousy of Rhaenyra is exhausting. Anything she does is wrong in Alicent’s eyes but let’s not forget who stepped over the line first. Otto wanted his daughter to jump in the king’s bed so bad. Now look at her she’s just like Otto.

I just LOVED how you described Vhagar and how she was feeling was beautiful! That's the first time I've thought about them having such deep and meaningful emotions! "She's odd, she's tired, she just lost her rider and she's sleeping"..😓 You are truly a "Dance of the Dragon Wizard". I can't wait to be in here in your channel when the 2nd season starts!

Literally described any family gathering I go to 😂

4:25 great deciphering on her dream, especially “The Hand Turns The Loom”. Looms resemble Wheels. I feel that was a call out to “The Wheel” they continue to talk about. Set Otto is definitely the one in control right now.

We need to pour out a little liquor to the *anonymous* *guy* that Daemon killed who matched the same complexion as Laenor's. It's a crazy world but Rhaenyra wants Daemon as her husband. A life had to be sacrificed to spare Laenor's life. I guess Qarl and Laenor pointed to that guy for Daemon to kill. *RIP* *Anonymous* *Guy* in Ep 7. You will be greatly missed like Rhea Royce and Joffrey Lonmouth. Truly great characters we all knew and love!

I took some time of from all social media platforms but I’ve ventured back and I just want you to know how good it is to hear your voice again, dude you rock thanks for being awesome

The Funeral sequence is one if not the tensest sequence I have ever seen on TV. So many people not saying anything and just staring leaves much implied but not said. 1.- Rhaenyra’s pov at the beginning shows us how alone she is. Alicent looks at her like “WTF are you doing here?” because EVERYONE there knows she is not welcome. The Velaryons, her inlaws, give her the cold shoulder because they all know those kids are not Velaryons and they themselves do not approach them. Lucerys and Jahaerys are in their own corner mourning the death of their own dad who they are not allowed to mourn. Rhaenyra wants Jace and Luke to interact with their cousins in order to pass them over as Velaryons and have people see them as such but can the illusion be possible if the kids do not see themselves as Velaryons? 2.- Viserys wants to reconnect with Daemon so much. Remember that he exiled him because Daemon “slept” with Rhaenyra and after Laena’s death he feels both he and his brother share the burden of losing the one he loves (Laena even if it was not the same exactly, was dying in childbirth like Aemma). However, Viserys is king and kings do not approach people it is the other way around. Daemon just lounging in the corner is a power move because he is making Viserys go to him. Notice that just like Rhaenyra, the Velaryons are not approaching Daemon at all either. 3.- The interaction between Alicent’s children tells you a lot about the characters of each of them. Helaena is once again mumbling prophetic things (I will not spoil lol) while being uninterested in the happenings around her. Aegon is proving that he is not interested in politics at all (Honestly people say Aegon is this show’s Joffrey but I think his more the show’s Tyrion) and complains about being betrothed to his sister. Aemond (the main character of the episode) seems the most level-headed and seems to be the most mature of the three. 4.- Alicent is in her corner, her dad is there and has his job back and she seems to be more in the background again as in previous episodes, focusing on her husband and kids while her dad handles politics. Larys is just like “Notice me senpai” and Alicent is freaking out because even with her dad she deems Larys a wild card. 5.- Jace is just uncomfortable around his “cousins” because he knows who his actual dad is and he believes he should not be there. Baela (or Rhaena I can’t differ them) holding his hand is not just a nice gesture but an important one because she is saying “we are cousins regardless of what things are.” Lucerys as Laenors’ second born son is meant to inherit Driftmark and Corlys (though he clearly does not approve) is trying to prepare him for it. Lucerys does provide an important perspective on things ( If I am lord, it means all are dead), showing Corlys how these talks of power and succession can affect kids. 6.- The most important interaction so far is the Aemond and Jace interaction. Aemond, like everyone, KNOWS who their real dad is and he must have mustered the courage to give his condolences to him but backs down at the last moment. This goes to show you how the beef of the parents is affecting the kids. There is also the issue that Jace and Luke constantly bullied Aemond for not having a dragon for years and it must eat him inside; How could bastards get dragons but I a trueborn cannot? I think Aemond sees himself as a bastard because he has no dragon. 7.- I think Laenor in the water is not mourning but contemplating suicide. His sister is dead and left only Girls who inherit after the boys, his family is probably ashamed of him because he could not do his duty. Things overall are looking bleak for the Velaryons as a potential crisis of succession looms over the horizon and Laenor sees himself as the one responsible for being gay (he hates himself essentially). Corlys immediately panics and gets the lover to go after him. Rhaenyra sees this and gets her kids to bed as an excuse. 8.- Otto and Daemon’s interaction is also interesting. Remember in episode 1 Otto’s wife died recently and Daemon rubs salt on that wound pissing Otto off. Otto tries to do the decent thing and gives condolences because he knows Daemon actually loved Laena (he had children with her after all) but Daemon is just in a dark place. 9.- Otto’s interaction with Aegon is a reasonable one. This man fought tooth and nail to put him on the Iron Throne only to see him drunk at a funeral. If you rewatch Notice how Otto glances and is disgusted by Aegon and his utter contempt for the ceremony. Aegon saying “brother” means that Aemond must have dragged him out of other similar situations before. The dragon sound Aemond hears at the end of the funeral is Vhagar emitting a dragon call, meaning that the creature wants a rider. Aemond naturally responds. 10.- Cherry on top is Viserys calling Alicent Aemma before leaving to bed. It is such a lowkey gut punch because it proves to Alicent that the king is just delusional about not just the kids but the overall outlook of the family.

Ive been waiting for your review all day

The change is an excellent cinematic addition to the story, in my opinion. When it was revealed that Laenor was still alive, I became 99.9% certain he would return as Addam of Hull. There are many places where the change makes sense, and the book speculates a lot of rumors surrounding Addam's lineage.

I never comment but I love your take on this episode and had to let you know. You really have a poetic understanding of what is happening on the show. Thank you for nerding out with us in such a cool way!

"Big daddy Daemon", lol! In the BTS the showrunners said it was one of the earliest scenes they filmed and the cast didn't really know each other well so it turned out really lucky in the end because they wanted that sense of awkwardness anyway. If that helps. 4.42, I actually laughed out loud when you said that about Otto! I hate the same characters you do, and feel for "little Jon Snow"! 7.29- sounds like my family 😆 JK 9.09, Iolled at that too- watching the episode and now. I brightened the screen, and rewatched the episode, especially because on other channels a lot of comparisons between the scene with young Alicent and Viserys...I think that she couldn't really be super into it, because she is still married technically. But I also saw a glance of...quiet inner peace? Like "Ok, I'm finally home, and I can rest peacefully here for a moment", while everything else is spinning out of control. Imho Thanks for the video. You crack me up with some of your commentary, so I'm glad we share mostly similar views!

Yo Gray I love your breakdowns on each episode a lot . Hands down the Best GOT/HOTD Channel!!! You feel the same way about things in the show as I do. Exactly so just wanted to say thank you for sharing your thoughts, and helping us who haven't read the books have a greater understanding M'lady.

There's so much I could say about this episode lol. But you nailed it 💯. As a mom of 6, I have to say that was the most genuine throw down between kids ever on screen 🤣. Even the yelling at each other 🤣.

I'm so glad you called out the Aegon-Aemond-Helaena relationship seeming to mirror the future Aegon-Aemon-Naerys just a few short generations later. I thought the same thing since you have a drunken, lecherous Aegon bemoaning that he has to marry his sister, who seems sweet and kind if maybe not Best-Future-Queen-Ever material, while Younger Brother Aemond, who let's face it would probably be a better king (in an, I'm taking stuff more seriously sort of way) jumps to her defense and says, "I'd marry if it was an option." Granted, Helaena's Aemond is a little psychopath with no qualms about murdering family while Naerys' Aemon was a noble knight, but it's an interesting parallel of a dynamic to come. Spoiler: Both sister-wives end up having very tragic life stories, too. Also, according to one interview, the post-funeral scenes were actually some of the first scenes shot for the show, back when the actors were still getting to know each other, so the awkwardness is both intentional and in some ways very real since the actual people are also still trying to figure out how to behave around one another.

It's weird daemon not talking to he's daughter's a single word in whole episode 6 and episode 7 but alicent and rhaenyra spend all this two episodes with there's children's

Aemond has no duty to psychoanalize Vhegar...sad, old, sleepy...who cares? Vhegar, as any dragon, hates being without a human and Aemond was awsome. Later on, vicious yes, but who isn't? Anyways, I like the twins...they are such darlings in this episode! However, Aemond didn't owe anything to anyone. Vhegar might refuse Rheana and they would part ways so Aemond just went for it while he had the chance. Eventually, we will probably feel less and less symphaty for any of those kids (manipulated by parents but that's another theme).

I disagree, I think this is the best episode so far. Imo it gave me the old Game of Thrones vibes especially the Blacks vs Greens scene in the hall of Hightide 🔥🔥🔥

That dragon scene was so good, it gave me chills. and that fight sene was way more than I expected, bravo. Yeah I wonder how they’re going to handle Lanors dragon.

Love you…. But ….Totally disagree on Rhaenyra. She wanted Daemon. BAD. Physically since she was 17. But I’m not sure why Miguel chose that shot of her. It is clear it’s for love. Their marriage also serves to bind them in strengthening her claim. But ask Miguel why. It just is not her being uninterested. I’d say he might be trying to show grief. But since they didn’t build ser Harwin, that is a fail. On Miguel. .

"Jealousy and envy is a disease, get well soon, bitch" a quote for the ages. 🤣

Aemon also threatened to use Vargary the dragon to hurt the children- that was so messed up!

The only person that would have to die for Luke to get High Tide is Corlys. Not everyone. Weird line. It passes from Corlys to Laenor (who it will skip as king consort) to Luke (bc jake will be king) And corlys is half a century older so it could easily be a natural death. Of course that's not how everything works out but they don't know

Yes to big Daddy Daemon Targaryen! I loved your take on this episode. I also HATE Otto! Can't wait to watch his death on screen.

I look forward to these every week , and you NEVER disappoint 🖤🐉🗡🐺👑

Your recaps are amazing! I love your insights and comedy.

I was happy Daemon & rhaenyra finally got together. She seemed into it; she did the same over-the-dude’s-shoulder look w Crispin too.

Baela is probably one of my absolute favs in the entire DWD

If Laenor comes back as Adam that would be sooo sick!!

I can’t watch the video yet 😢 but this entire shows makes me want to beg HBO for an Aegons conquest show 😢 at this point HBO could just switch to Westeros History Channel and I would be ok 😂

I definitely think there will be a confrontation between the Lord Commander and Criston soon.....he definitely peeps that Criston be acting out of pocket. I saw those side eyes....

Omg gray I love your channel so much I am proud to say I am one of your sweet summer children . I love your voice and your personality it makes me feel like me and a friend are talking . ❤️❤️

You perfectly described my last thanksgiving lol.

The opening scenes were a masterclass in cinematography. The tension was palpable! * chef's kiss* 💋

OMGGGG!!! I'm only at 4.37 of your video! I said it too! Otto is the "Hand" that has been turning the loom for a long time - and will continue to do so! I absolutely hate him and Alicent.

Yo… G.A…. My boy Aemon had enough of everyone serving him up hot bowls of 💩 so he did what a TRUE TARGARYEN WOULD DO and claimed Vhaeger as a 9 year old kid and in an INSTANT not only became a man, but gave the greens the biggest weapon of mass destruction Westeros has to offer. That is BOSS! You can’t hate on that. And not for nothin but if you’re gonna rock my boy Aemon… boy or girl, your ish is getting ROCKED. 😂😂 #TeamGreen #You’veLivesTooLongUncle

This is probably my second favourite episode after the Pilot. That kid brawl was proper GOT high stakes, gritty stuff.

Q: I know it's hard to be byis when you know the book..but is it possible that vaghar had a premonition while looking at Aemon's inner conflict that she foresaw her death with this new rider? A "warrior's death" instead of rotting of old age?

I have to say when Alicent went at Rheneray with the dagger 🗡..Was a great piece of acting..She legit looked like she completely lost her shit...lol..

“Jealousy is a disease, get well soon bitch.” I CANT 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I was waiting for somebody to address the all the shade that was being thrown at the funeral scene

That Thanksgiving commentary 😂😂😂 that fuckin killed me

Yes that scene when the kids were arguing defo gave me what happened with lady and the girls and Jeffory 😢

I’m team daemon and Aemond was defending himself against 4. Also he wasn’t about to bash Jace’s skull in. He paused. Just like he raised the rock on Luke and didn’t swing then either. He didn’t actually use the rock until Jace used the knife.

Love how she explains the dragon's emotions XD

I agree with you 100% it feel awkward because a bunch of people knew who those Brown Hair boys real father is. So it was a awkward situation for the people there. I think they did it on purpose because even the acting was Awkward to the point that if you didn't know better you would take it as bad acting but it actually was great acting. It was awkward when Corliss was talking to the his bastard grandchild. Because we all know he knows the truth. But when he was having a conversation with his wife he said "people don't remember blood ,they remember names". So basically he's telling her he doesn't care if those boys are truly valerian and Targaryen cuz the name is more important than the blood. Then you see Aemon say something nice to the boys and then he just backed out. Then when cordless beautiful daughters was showing Allison's sons some empathy by holding his hand.Their grandmother comes along and basically just shoot poor kid away I felt really bad for him. Because he they have to suffer because of what adults did and it's f***** up. Coryls wife she couldn't even look Rhaenrya in the eye because she knew as well. This show has the power to pull you in so we were feeling just like they were feeling, Awkward. I am a newbie to GOT Universe so please excuse how I butchered their names. Ive been struggling with these names cuz a few of these names I never heard before in my entire life. But people like Corliss, Allicent ,and Daemon sounds like names I am familiar with, so they are a lot easier to remember.

Lady grey! Where u at. Can't wait for your juice. Hope you are feeling better. Gotta her your episode 8 review now!!!

Vaghar was about to light Aemond’s ass up for a second there 🔥 😂

I was taken aback by the twist at the end too - and while I love Laenor living I was also like WHAT ABOUT SEASMOKE? But I'm thinking that Ryan Condal might give us some early cameos of Racallio Ryndoon and show Laenor on the stepstones, eventually dying for real with his lover. Like Laena, it would be the death he CHOSE for himself

Well, I’m NOT looking forward to what happens to a certain Princess and her sons later, if they follow the books

“ Get we’ll soon bitch!” I died!

Well Alicent has los her mind! I would not be shocked if Larys ends up setting her on fire. He is totally wacked. Love you! I have Been watching your programes since the beggining of Game of Thrones

I adore your analysis and the everybody’s looking at each other part cracked me up. I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates Otto and Club foot. Thanks for the hilarious Thanksgiving analogy 🐉😂👍🏻

It is almost hilarious how often holding a rock or attacking a girl were emphasized. Didn't Daemon kill his wife by a...hmm, rock? If Aemond deserves to lose one eye, I wonder what Daemon deserves to lose? Perhaps all people he loved?

So when attacked aemond was in the wrong for simply fighting back? Aemond had no intent to actually beat Jace or Luke hence why he dropped it before using it.

I love your videos, your energy is everything!!

My favorite episode so far...but, you re right when alicent wanted to take tucerys eye...she gave me a cersei s lannister kind of vibe

I absolutely Love love love your videos. I sit in anticipation for you next video. Keep doing what your doing, you a very good at it.

This is the first interpretation of Haelena’s prophecy that made sense

Could Laenor be Addam Hull? And Alyn his presumed son?

Have not seen anyone else bring this up do you think Rhaenerya being cut by the Catpaw dagger is actually significant? We know lady Forlorn has a thirst for blood, is it possible it could be almost like a blood sacrifice to the song on the blade?

I think "feeling awkward" was the point. I think Larys is in love with Alicent. Like, a stalker or a sick obsessed fan.

They are definetely planning an explanation for Seasmoke. The writers are having fun with the unreliability of Fire and Blood. I am here for it!

So hyped for the next episode and for your breakdown spilling all the juice 🐲

Thank god I'm not the only that found this episode very awkward. I guess I found all the circumstances very convenient plot wise. And I found it in bad taste that Rhaenyra put the moves on Daemon on Laena's funeral xD Giiiiirl, I know you need alliances but please respect the Queen L on his freaking funeral. I love your videos!

I was in tears 😭 as Daenerys' music played when Aemond rode Vhaegar!! Anyone else heard it? It's CRISTON Gray, Criston.

Solid episode. Aemond got his first piece and went nuts🤣🤣🤣

I don't think power corrupts, but it reveals the person you were all along now free of any restraint thanks to the new acquired power.

I felt bad for Aemond and how he was made fun of, however; when he grabbed that Rock he was more than willing to kill all of the other children. I did like watching him ride his new found dragon, but then, he grabbed that Rock. I felt bad that the Little Girl lost the opportunity to Ride her Mom's Dragon. I'm Team Black 100%

You are the only other person other than myself that I’ve seen that thinks Cole and Alicent are screwing and that Westerling side eyed him so much that he’s on to them that they’re a little too close and comfortable!!! And YES I don’t get the well Alicent is upset who cares SHE ATTACKED THE HEIR hello Treason but like I also said Aemond got a dragon but Rhaenyra got THE dragon I love this whole commentary and not just because you said a lot of what I did during the epi

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💚 *To* *New* *Aemond* *Fans* 💚 So many commenters needing to defend their favorite character for every single bad thing they did. 🤣 Yo, they're all bad. I don't try to justify every crime Daemon does. I know he can be a POS. So could be your favorite character you're trying to defend. I see people defending Aemond. He did nothing wrong they say. We see Aemond get pranked ONCE and people now assume he got bullied for his entire life! What Aemond did was still wrong. Yes, dragons can bond to whoever. But do you expect Rhaena to be happy about it? She attacked him first considering Aemond insulted her about getting a pig instead. It's like Aemond was saying, "I claimed Vhagar and let me insult you now." Called Jace and Luke bastards. Showed no respect to Rhaena's dead mother. Remember, Rhaena wasn't present when Aemond got pranked by Aegon, Jace, and Luke. Just because Aemond got "bullied" in Ep 6 doesn't mean Rhaena deserves it. She didn't deserve that insult while still grieving over her mother while her father ignores her. So laughable to read that "Aemond did nothing wrong". The guy went from being bullied to the #1 bully after one episode. I have nothing against what Aemond did but don't excuse how he did it. You expected Rhaena to just stand there and do nothing? Accept what just happened when she doesn't have a dragon of her own? So she attacked first and Aemond did have the right to defend himself as it was 1v4. Even spared Luke with a rock. But it still doesn't excuse what Aemond did earlier or his callous insults. I guess him saying that it was a fair exchange (an eye for Vhagar) helped rationalize the situation. Justified his actions and Luke's. But *how* Aemond did it was still selfish and unethical. *Aemond* *is* *not* *even* *that* *much* *of* *a* *bad-ss.* The eye patch just makes it look like he's that cool. Among the Greens, he is. But if we rank the top 10 greatest Targaryen fighters of all-time, he wouldn't rank in it. His Uncle Daemon usually ranks in the top 5 among Targs. The best Targaryen fighter is Daemon Blackfyre, a great-grandson to Rogue Prince. We're ranking them as pure fighters without any dragons. Daemon Targaryen (great-grandfather) Viserys II Targaryen (grandfather) Aegon IV Targaryen (father) Daemon I Blackfyre (GOAT Targ warrior) Aemond only has one eye! If he fought Criston, I would bet on Criston to win. Do you know how much of a disadvantage Aemond has with one eye? No full peripheral vision. If Daemon swung at Aemond's left, Aemond won't see it. It's like Jaime with only one hand. Daemon could beat Aemond with one eye or two eyes. Criston would be a greater challenge to Daemon in a duel than his one-eyed nephew who never even conceived bad*ss heirs like his Uncle Daemon did. 🤣 Aegon might end up more likeable than *Eyegon* Targaryen and even Egon from Ghostbusters. He's not the one who got into a brawl with his nephews and nieces but still got slapped, yelled at, and snitched on. Alicent is a worse mother than Cersei because Cersei never tried to embarrass her child in front of people or scream at the top of her lungs at them. In GOT's S1E2, Cersei had a similar situation to Alicent's when Nymeria bit Joffrey's wrist. Cersei asked to kill a direwolf which ended up being Lady, Sansa's direwolf. Not eye for an eye that Alicent asked. This war is essentially started because of JEALOUSY from Alicent. Green represents jealousy. Alicent became a green-eyed monster. It's rooted from jealousy and BAD PARENTING. Viserys spoiled Rhaenyra. Otto forced Alicent to do duties she never wanted. Viserys doesn't love Alicent the way he does for Rhaenyra and Aemma. Hence, Viserys' favoritism. Then Alicent became a terrible parent herself like her father forcing Aegon to do things he didn't want. Female reactor: Harwin is my favorite! Same female reactor: Oh, crap. He's dead. Male reactor: Aemond is going to be my favorite! Female reactor (a minute later): He's became an a--hole now. That's how this show works. 🤣