Top 10 House of the Dragon Characters 

Matt Smith is awesome in his role as Daemon Targaryen.

Girl you almost got me with Ser Criston 😂

Daemon is the best character on the show hands down

These House of the Dragon characters certainly have a lot of dynamic to them. They're all unique in more ways than one.

Nice job with the Ser Criston twist. Really nice.

Easily Viserys. Most sympathetic character and the one I felt for the most. Also, Paddy Considine gave an incredible performance.

Deamon Targaryen is the M.V.P for the first season

Y'all got me. I freaking SLAMMED my beer... that Criston Cole fake out was good.

Olivia Cooke elevated Alicent to another level. She was fucking amazing, I wasn't the biggest fan of Alicent in the book, but she was definitely a compelling character in the show

We like Daemon, not because he’s a bad/good guy (depending on your interpretation), but because he’s entertaining.

If Crispy was your real #1 I would have rioted 😂😂😂

Viserys is my favorite character, he’s so complex and interesting. Paddy’s acting was outstanding, I hope he gets awards and the recognition he deserves.

I knew Matt would be great, he’s a terrific actor

Larys Strong = Littlefinger and Otto Hightower = Tywin Lannister. You could have mentioned Criston Cole, Laena Velaryon and maybe even Lyonel Strong and Aemma Arryn as honourable mentions.

I thought Daemon was going to be someone I hated in the series now he's my favorite!!!! Such a great actor!!! This cured my fix for GOT

Alicent is my favorite from the moment she showed up to the feast in GREEN then when she snapped and wanted retribution for her son losing an eye was chaotic and iconic!!

Matt Smith is just a legend love Daemon

Rhaenys should've been called "the Queen that should've been". She always kept it real whether people liked it or not.

I spit out my drink when Sir Criston Cole showed up at top spot. But good one Watchmojo 😄

The Real Top 10 1. Willem Blackwood 2. Lady Redwyne's pug 3. Aegon II Targaryen 4. Criston Cole 5. Joffrey Lonmouth 6. Rhea Royce 7. Craghas Drahar AKA Crabfeeder 8. Guy who got stomped by Caraxes 9. Guy who got killed to help fake Laenor's death 10. Alicent Hightower's feet C'mon! It could only be George R.R. Martin's favorite Targaryen at #1. Nice fake out by WatchMojo with Cole though. Before House of the Dragon, Daemon Targaryen was the most anticipated character from book readers. I would see polls and Daemon was #1 for character they were most excited for. The previous 2-3 years before HOT D aired, I would read comments like this fan can't wait for Daemon to be in live-action form. How he's such a badass. So Daemon's popularity was already established years before. He was popular before GRRM started saying Daemon is his favorite Targaryen back in 2018. I compare Daemon's popularity a lot to Darth Vader and Iron Man. Vader is the villain in Star Wars but he's still the most popular character in SW. The poster boy of the franchise. Tony Stark can be a real a-hole and he's still the most popular from MCU. Daemon is equally light and dark and he's still the most popular even with the writers trying to make him look worse! I remember early on, Jody's Corner and Akasan did not really understand Daemon's character like Sara Hess. I think they're starting to warm up to him now. They're starting to get him. Daemon can be a very exciting character because he's unpredictable. He can be ruthless and then be heroic in the very next scene. First time we all saw Daemon on TV, he was sitting on the Iron Throne and then flirting with his 14-year niece in High Valyrian. Then we watch him massacre people with the City Watch/Gold Cloaks. By that point, I was already nodding my head with approval and telling myself, I LIKE THIS GUY! 🤣 He was going to be a problem but he's a fun problem to watch. Check out polls on different RU-vid channels and Daemon basically wins every popularity poll in a landslide. I didn't vote between Daemon vs. Jaime last month because I love Jaime too. But I only found out today on Twitter that Daemon beat Jaime 76% to 24%. 🤣 And Jaime is a very popular character from GOT. Daemon really is the Elvis Presley/Axl Rose of Westeros. He's Vader/Iron Man of his franchise. He's truly a Targaryen ROCK STAR. Even the actors who portrayed older Jace and Luke say Daemon is their favorite. I know HOT D is Rhaenyra's story and I love her too. But Daemon has to be #1 because Matt Smith is what makes HOT D tick. Daemon is the special sauce. He's the Michael Jordan of GRRM's lore. Real quick, I will say Paddy Considine was the best actor of Season 1. But since we only got him for 8 episodes, we really can't place Viserys at #1. Viserys is a minor character in F&B and Paddy gave him amazing depth. Be a crime if Paddy doesn't win an Emmy. And I hear Paddy is like the nicest guy to work with. Very fun-loving. Same applies to "Matt Daemon". I'm excited getting my black Rogue Prince/Daemon hoodie from Redbubble. Not a fan of the iPhone case I got for it. It's a glossy plastic and the logo wasn't centered. But I think I'll love the hoodie. Steven from Nikki & Steven React has the same artwork but his is a t-shirt. Black with a red print matches my New Era Targaryen sigil hat perfectly. My REAL REAL Top 10 1. Daemon Targaryen 2. Rhaenyra Targaryen 3. Viserys Targaryen 4. Rhaenys Targaryen 5. Alicent Hightower 6. Otto Hightower 7. Aemond Targaryen 8. Corlys Velaryon 9. Aegon II Targaryen 10. Criston Cole Yes, I'll list Aegon and Criston. As unlikeable as both of them are, they are important characters for the Greens. It's a civil war between Rhaenyra vs. Aegon. Aegon will probably move up as the seasons progresses. Can't wait when we see more of Sunfyre. I really was thinking of putting Laenor and Larys but I'll go with those two. We really didn't know too much of Laenor except he's gay and he's a nice guy. Larys is just creepy. He's probably the most evil over Otto, Aegon, and Daemon. But I'm not sure he was as integral to the plot as Criston and Aegon were in Season 1. Aemond will move up my ranks but we only saw him in 4 episodes. Ewan Mitchell didn't really wow me until Ep 10 when he yelled to Lucerys, GIVE ME YOUR EYE! I can't wait who they cast for Alys Rivers. Please let it be Liz Olsen to see her naked again like we did in Oldboy! 😂 Can't wait for Cregan Stark, Daeron Targaryen, and Nettles as well. I'm really missing HOT D. I'm probably speaking for a lot of people going through this Long Night/withdrawals without it. I no longer visit RU-vid reactors' channels. I do miss Nikki & Steven React, SeanTankTop, Sesskasays, Pilar, etc. I miss watching my weekly HOT D pals. Oh, well. We'll get there. Hopefully by April/May 2024, Season 2 is out. Thank you, Matt Smith, AKA The Eleventh Doctor, Prince Philip, and Prince Daemon. Matt can make a dozen more Morbius films and they can all suck and Matt will still remembered a legend just for portraying a legendary character like Daemon Targaryen 🐐. "Over the centuries, House Targaryen has produced both great men and monsters. Prince Daemon was both. In his day there was not a man so admired, so beloved, and so reviled in all Westeros. He was made of light and darkness in equal parts. To some he was a hero, to others the blackest of villains." -writings of Gyldayn My Top 10 Favorite Film/TV Characters 1. Iron Man 2. Darth Vader 3. Batman (used to be my #1 since '89) 4. Yoda 5. Indiana Jones 6. Han Solo 7. Daemon Targaryen (can move up) 8. Al Bundy 9. The Joker 10. Loki We've only had 1 season of HOT D, so I can only have Daemon at 7th right now. But he can definitely move up to top 5 territory because I got a feeling Indiana Jones 5 is going to be terrible and make Kingdom of the Crystal Skull look like a masterpiece. Thanks, Kathleen.

Wait what? Matt Smith held this show together all on his own

Watched this season at least 5 times in full, and I love the top rankings. I thought that after the first episode Daemon was the standout character, and I was worried he would completely overshadow the rest of the cast. But Viserys' character development coupled with his bodily decay was one of the most tragically beautiful progressions in recent memory. Such a good man, even if he was a poor king. And Rhaenyra is awesome too. Her majesty.

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Love viserys targaryen paddy did a great job in the role

We've had so little screen time of aemond targaryen but he's definitely gonna slay throughout the seasons. I'm giving top spot to him

Rhaenys would be such a good queen. Can't imagin what a noble woman who is willing to kill hundreds of innocent people for no reason beyond to show off her size would do if she had a crown on her head. She doesn't hold a candle on Viserys

You had me with that #1 fake out lol. I was like WHAT

Daemon and Harwin Strong for me. I love Viscerys and older Rhaenyra as well.

Daemon is GOATed but King Viserys won the first season for me.

Something tells me that Aegon the Second, and both Blood and Cheese will be on the next list, when season 2 comes out.

Everyone is fantastic, but I agree Matt Smith/Daemon is amazing :)

I will always be conflicted with Rhaenys character, she's okay compared to others but she had the opportunity to prevent an all out war and left her future enemies unscathed...she's praised for her maturity but common sense.....

Aemond is top 3 or 4 imo.

Just saw matt daemons and corly's face in thumbnail that's a must watch lol

Great list…wish it could be longer because there are SO many great characters in this show!

Aemond is my favorite character...... and I know he's going to get even better next seasons........ Young Aemond also has the best lines: "I may have lost an eye, but I gained a dragon" "your mother's dead, Vhagar has a new rider now"... a true BAMF

The 5 top characters on HoTD is: Daemon, Daemon, Daemon, Daemon, and Daemon

Aemond is truly one of the most interesting characters HOTD has

9:07 should have just said "#3" and let the guard do the thing

Rhaenys is one of my favorite characters!

1. Viserys 2. Daemon 3. Aemond 4. Rhaneyra 5. Alicent 6. Ser Harrold 7. Otto 8. Aegon 9. Corlys 10. Rhaenys

Daemon characterisation has been aptly performed by Matt..

Daemon, Rhynera are my favorites

Lyonel Strong and Harold Westerling deserved a place here. Realest men in the room

My Top 5 characters are 1) Daemon 2) Aemond 3) Rhaenys 4) Rhaenyra 5) Viserys

Daemon I love you!!🖤

Matt Smith Daemon Targeryan is the Show

Daemon is great. Though he also has his cruel chaotic manipulative moments. But Rhaenyra is my favorite character.

Daemon and rhaenarya are my favorite characters I also like lord corlys visareys and rhaeneys my apologies for any misspelled names

A accurate top 10 👌👏

Y'all almost got me with sir Crispin lol

I have to admit that since we got the older versions of all the children..Aegon is one of my favourite characters. And yes I know he's a rapist and all that but lemme just put it that way... First of all...I think we can all agree when I say Hats off for Tom's portrayal of Aegon. He really did an incredible job and (with sometimes only his facial expressions)...gave so much depth to his character. (Ty was awesome too but younger Aegon spent most of his time yawning and being a pain in the ass lmao) ... Second of all....once you know what Aegon has been through it's really hard not to feel bad for him. Just imagine..your father barely knowing that you exist and the only time he does is when he shouts at you....your mother having her mind poisoned by your grandfather who's a power-thirsty man doing everything for his benefits.... and so they push you into some huge thing that you don't want and even express that but noone is there to hear you...while all you crave is being loved or just being heard/noticed by your parents.... And honestly.... under Aegon's disgusting alcoholic-rapist body there's actually hidden a lonely, unwanted and broken soul just craving to be free.

Hah you guys got me! Nice 😂

An excellent list-although Rhaenys is #1 in mine

Otto hightower vs littlefinger please watchmojo

Without a doubt, I expect that Larys Strong is to ultimately become the most annoying character throughout the series progression … just wait on it

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1. Viserys 2. Rhaenys 3. Alicent 4. Daemon 5. Otto 6. Corlys Velaryon 7. Aemond 8. Rhaenyra 9. Queen Aemma 10. Vhagar These are not necessarily the characters I liked the best (though my two favorites, Corlys Velaryon and his wife Princess Rhaenys are on the list), but the ones I found the most compelling and/or interesting. Vhagar makes the list because she has a multifaceted personality - we see her reluctance to kill Laena and then hear her mourning for Laena; and later watch her transform into the vicious war-dragon she was of old as she pursues Arrax and Lucerys.

I was shocked at first when i saw Crispin Cole.

If I were drinking something when y’all said ser Criston, my phone would be soaked right now.😂

im just want more ameond bro looks so badass w the patch and shit

OMG!! I was about to quit this whole channel when I thought you put salty b*tch Criston on the list and Daemon not at all. I enjoyed this show so much, and I am looking forward to the next season.

DAEMON AND AEMOND 💯🔥💥💥

WatchMojo owes me a scotch with that number one joke.....I spilled my drink when I heard the horny Knight's name mentioned.

Yeah I was about to riot 😂😂😂

Me whispering at 12:12: Say It!!!

I was edgelording hard for Daemon for like the first couple episodes....then I lost my virginity.

Daemon Targaryen is A True Sigma Male.

I bout lost my marbles at sir crispy cole pls

Where's Aegon Targaryen?

I' love the seasnake and his brother Vaemond, it took courage to speak the truth, when you know your death is certain.

I have the same people in my list but the order is a bit different, and I would have Criston and Jacaerys instead of Rhaenys and Laenor. (This is based on season 1 alone. I know some characters will get better and worse later on) 1-2. Alicent/Daemon 3. Aemond 4. Otto 5. Criston 6. Rhaenyra 7. Viserys 8. Jacaerys 9. Corlys 10. Larys

We all know who's #1 before even starting this video.

Omfg when Criston came up I definitely 🤔🫢

I really like Viserys

1. Daemon 2. Rhaenyra 3. Viserys 4. Aemond

1 Daemon 2 Viserys 3 Alicent 4 Otto 5 Rhaenyra 6 Rhaenys 7 Corlys 8 Larys 9 Aemond 10 Criston Cole

Omg after Ser Criston was number one I yelled & stopped watching, I was still upset abt it few days later it was haunting me, so I came back just for the comments to see how everyone must be outraged as well, just to find out it was never the real number one 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Young raenyra for me

10 Daemon 9 Daemon 8 Daemon 7 Daemon 6 Daemon 5 Daemon 4 Daemon 3 Daemon 2 Daemon 1 Daemon

I'm with daemon and greens

Daemon is the Goat

Larys love to hate character? most definitely not. for comparison i love Circe as i do any villain or anti-hero done well, but Larys is NOT on the "nice list". naughty all the way and not for the right reason.

Since Laenor isn’t dead, we don’t really know if we’ve seen the last of him.

Well played lol

Daemon is the best

Viserys is number 1 for me

Matt Damon Smith Targarian

Y’all almost got turned off when y’all said Ser Criston 😭

They had us in the first half i guess 😁

Not even close, Daemon is the best character on the show, hands down

Viserys is the KING of this show!

I can’t understand how people hate Christon but love Daemon💀

To be fair, does Matt Smith do ANYTHING bad?

Daemon targaryen is the best..... Matt Smith nailed it

Aegon II is the lawful king and all will come to see it.

#teamdaemon 🔥🖤

Now I see why they won’t use for top 10 villains

LORD Otto, not ‘Ser,’ which would indicate knighthood.

another video thats way too soon. there is a ton of really cool characters who have yet to be introduced or do anything