We Light The Way & The Princess & The Queen [HOTD 1x5 1x6] HOUSE OF THE DRAGON REACTION [1x5 1x6] 

We are actually caught all the way up on PATREON

You are very wrong about Corlys house not having respect they are the Richest family and very high esteem.

Oldest version Rhanerya (emma dracy ) is the orginal cast. Then creators search for the child artist. Mili has same facecut of emma. So they cast mili

Otto wanted to control the realm essentially by controlling viserys. But daemon saw through it, he was a threat to Otto’s power that’s why Otto tried to keep daemon away. Daemon didn’t help it either but daemon just wants the best for house targaryan and that did not align with Otto

“Her plain-featured sons” …. Alicent you dropped the BALL! They grew up to be ATTRACTIVE! 😂😂😂 she was crazy!

Paddy, with a "d" is actually an Irish thang... for the record. The scene in which Daemon killed his wife was filmed in the same dell where Westley and Buttercup rolled on the hill in The Princess Bride. Fun fact! At the Small Council they were discussing Lord Grover Tully of Riverrun, ancestor of Catelyn, Edmure, and the Blackfish. Lord Grover's grandson is named Elmo, and Elmo's sons are Oscar and Kermit. These were George R.R. Martin's tribute to Jim Henson and his Muppets. Daemon is not working against the King's interests, he's just turning his back on it all and walking away. Just to help you out with names. Rhaenyra's 3 boys, oldest to youngest are Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey. Alicent's oldest to youngest, Aegon, Helena, Aemond, and Daeron, who is in Old Towne, the seat of House Hightower. They speak of him, but so far we haven't seen him. He rides a dragon named Tessarion. Lord Lionel did not set Harwin up with Rhaenyra. Ser Otto did pimp Alicent out to Viserys. Alicent got jealous of Rhaenyra because Rhaenyra had more liberties and freedom than she, but it should be expected a princess would have greater privilege and entitlement. Looks like they need to hire more rat catchers for the Red Keep.

As intense as the birth scenes are, I love that HOTD does not shy away from the battles women face. They show so much violence, war and torture in this show often perpetuated and received by men. Showing natural birthing in all its horror and glory is such a strong and honest move, and important to see. LOVIN it as always. I am picking up on so much more now on my second watch.

You have to take notice that when Alicent talks she doesn't realize that it affects the people around. Which is basically what Larry (club foot) was saying. You keep talking and expect nothing to change but does. Alicent's children are crazy and full of hate because of her. She has every opportunity to make peace and because she was full of pride she didn't. We aren't here to help you decide what side to be on. Viserys is the KING and he said his daughter is the heir. Who the hell cares what Alicent thinks. It's already been decided! Like what are we even talking about???

@TheOctobersReact You forget Allicent went behind Rhaenyra’s back her best friend to seduce her grieving father. And then choose behavior that she knew would lead to war and treason all because she was mad Rhaenyra lied about not being a virgin. All because Rhaenyra isn’t a weak woman who choose to follow her father’s every order and sleep with every old man her father wishes she feels betrayed? I just don’t get it. I understand feeling lied to maybe but going as far as wearing the symbol for going to war to Rhaenyra’s wedding? Or is it that she is mad that Viserys caught on to her father’s motives and wasn’t having it any more. Yes Otto’s motives fell in line perfectly but isn’t it funny how things always just seem to fall in line perfectly for him.

Viserys said Rhaenyra is his heir and he's not changing that. Alicent is walking around bitter but she's the Queen. Get the f over it. Such a hard life

Alicent has the maternal instincts of a hamster.

the only people who cares if rhaenyra's children are bastards are the greens, for the realm it is enough if they are targaryens it's actually funny how Alicent says that it is a wonder their eggs ever hatched, having in mind that none of her children's eggs ever hatched, but all of rhaenyra's children did lol

Otto dress green because its the color of his house. Alicent left the red and black color, which is house Targaryen color, to use green. Which is not only her house color and a statement of calling her banners to war. In real, Alicent was showing her loyalty to House Hightower, and sending a message to her banners to get ready for war, that she will open against the targaryens. Similar to what Margaery did with rose sigil draw in season 6...

The current Hand of the King, Lionel Strong, is the one who told his son, Ser Harwin Strong to pick up Rhaenyra at the ceremony. Harwin's brother is Lionel Strong who brought attention to the color of Alicent's dress. Edit: correction Larys is Harwin's brother. 😂

I loved the way you put it 34:30 'Rats feeding off the tragedy' that sums up this story

I don't think Lyonel Strong had anything to do with Rhaenyra hooking up with his son Harwyn. Harwyn recognizes Rhaenyra on the street in episode 4 and lets her go, and then pulls her out of the brawl at the pre-wedding party in ep 5. Now Lyonel did indicate to Harwyn that he should protect the princess but thats a pretty reasonable request for the hand to make of his famously huge and strong son. I suppose it might have been a super 5-dimensional chess move but based on everything else we saw of Lyonel's character I think Rhaenyra just has a thing for dark haired men in uniform.

Now you've been introduced to someone who makes Varys and Little Finger look like rookies. Larys is a vile, evil person. He has no problem being a kinslayer, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty to get what he wants. Larys has a clubfoot which is why he hobbles along with a cane.

Cole should at least be sent to the wall after killing a wedding guest

The king knows that he put his daughter in an impossible position: she must have heirs because of the prophesy he shared only with her, yet he married her to a man who can’t give her children. In the real world, legitimacy of royal heirs is never proven; it’s just assumed. In this world, the boys’ dark hair makes it obvious , so Rhaenyra’s real “sin” is not finding a lover who looks like her husband.

This is what I love about this show. I end up picking a side, but both Rhaenyra and Allicent are SO sympathetic. They're both stifled by expectations and duty, but through a combination of personality differences and environmental/relationship factors, they went in two completely different directions with that. Allicent kept her head down and did her duty, and Rhaenyra found a way to do her duty but also find her joy. I think both of those courses of action are understandable, but Rhaenyra resents Allicent for marrying her dad and mothering her potential rivals for the throne, and Allicent resents Rhaenyra for getting to skirt the rules and do as she pleases in a way that Allicent can't. I can't really hate either of them, they're both in unenviable positions.

By thinking Criston is Rhaenyra's paramour, as in side piece, Joffrey thought Criston was "just like them", as in more open minded to a libertine lifestyle. Joffrey didn't know Criston walked away the moment he realized Rhaenyra had no intention to marry him. Criston was literally asking for a death sentence for himself. What is he gonna do to someone who approached him & said "I know about your little secret"? The wedding death is so beautifully shot & Criston's slow unravelling is so well tied in to the overarching theme of the two women under medieval patriarchy that it's def far better than another jousting death woulda been. People complain about Cole not being punished for killing a highborn. But punishing a Kingsguard ultimately comes down to the King regardless of guest rites or how high ranked the victim was. Just cause a similar incident didn't happen in ASOIAF, doesn't mean the authority to dish out the punishment suddenly changes hands. All it actually takes for Criston to live is Viserys' mercy, regardless of the nature of the crime. If Viserys refuses to punish there's not much you can do no matter how powerful you are unless the Lonmouths want to declare war, which would be ridiculous. Robert forgave Mountain for the murder of a "high ranked" Martel, while Ned could do nothing. Laenor himself wasn't gonna be able to do anything without Corlys' backing. Corlys had no real incentive to push for punishment as that would've brought his son's sexuality into the forefront. So it's not a stretch to assume Viserys acquiesced to Alicent & spared Criston as a compromise/olive branch for depriving her son from being the heir. So Criston living was an example of Viserys' incompetence. Which is the theme of the first season. That Viserys' weakness, leniency & habitual bad decisions predestined his two families to a civil war.

Damn, another one? You guys are killing it.

The horse was startled by the scent of dragon, when Daemon was waving his hand. Subtle enough to bypass blame, but Daemon knew what he was doing

All I’ll say is ACTUALLY LISTEN TO HELAENA when she speaks. In the beginning it seems like nonsense what she says, it’s not

Corlys and Rhyneas are the best couple in this series. Love them. They are the best!

rhanys reaction wasn’t fake lol she absolutely adores viserys. & all the targs aren’t dead because of dany what?!😭

Well Daemon certainly didn't kill her, really. But he did finish her off i believe. She would have died anyway. In the books, she falls and survives for a few days and then passes off due to her injuries. And Daemon was no where near her. So this was showrunner's doing their own thing.

I don’t think I’ve ever loved the music intro to any other show the way I do for the GOT universe. I never get tired of listening to it. The music for each family is fantastic as well. Hats off to the composer or composers because they do an amazing job.

Rheynera was named the heir to the Iron Throne and her father never changed his mind about that. People keep mentioning that her children are bastards - I can understand that being a problem regarding being heirs to Driftmark because they are not true Valyrians. All her children though are hers therefore they have Targaryen blood and she is the rightful heir. In fact, she is the heir only because Otto forced him into naming her once Viserys wife and baby son died (that was Otto's idea - to keep Daemon off of the throne). Otto knew that he was sneaking his daughter in to be the next queen in hopes of giving Viserys a son - so why did he bother to name Rheynera - only to steal it back from her later? Otto caused this whole problem. Also, the plan Viserys had with Corlys and Rhaenys was that when Rheynera and Lenore got married, the child would have the last name Valyrian, but when they ascended to the throne, their name would revert back to Targaryen. Her sons don't have to be Lenore's sons they were always hers and that made them Targaryens and heirs regardless. Since they don't need to have Lenore's last name to be king, they don't need him to be their father either, at least not regarding the Iron Throne. This war is the fault of the Greens (Hightower's) because it was Otto's scheming, that got them all here in the first place. It was great to see it all fall apart for Otto because he thought he was being so clever in his personal power grab. Otto would have put Aegon on the Throne even without Alicent's misunderstanding - the council had been planning it for weeks before he died. Otto just used Alicent's misunderstanding to get her in line because she would have been the biggest obstacle. But, Otto's conversation with Aegon proved that he knew Viserys never changed his mind "Is that what you think?" Otto is the true usurper of the Iron Throne.

There’s definitely more than 3 styles of dragons

I still hold that rheanyra when being questioned about what happened with Daemon technically didn’t lie. And Otto putting into Alicents head her kids will be at risk was extremely calculated and callous. He’s awful lol

Daemon and the Seasnake fought against the Triarchy. Daemon is still defending against the Triarchy for the city of Pentos. So, he is not part of the Triarchy. Both he and Viserys hear reports of the Triarchy and react differently.

I don’t understand why Otto is so worried about war. When the only war that will come if Viserys dies is the war started by the Hightowers trying to cling to power. Because the only other who could challenge her would be Daemon and I don’t see that happening. Especially since Rhaenyra and Daemon have such a connection. I think people see Otto as this honorable man but I see him as a the Little Finger of this story. Plotting and scheming always and sowing seeds to transpire future events that will give him and his house the power of the Throne.

Daemon was being recruited in Pentos to fight against the Triarchy and Dorne, he wasn't aligned with them.

A wise man once said : "Ladies falls off their horses and snap their pretty necks all the time"

I love how you defend Dameon we all do so welcome to Team black 😁

Daemon isnt with the triarchy. Hes agreed to help against the triarchy in exchange for the compensation they promised

Yes. Rhaenyra was being for real at the wedding. Yes Daemon is being for real. You guys are thinking well, paying attention but in some cases, overthinking. They are blood of the dragon & clearly attracted to each other. Also with Daemon’s motives at every time, in each episode Mr October you seem fixed on him being his brother’s enemy…he’s traveling because even though he loves his wife, that’s not who he wanted. She knew it & mentioned it. I think you get Alicent’s motivations except he be very simple one: she’s a prude & always has been one. She believes in the rules…until she doesn’t. She’s therefore also a hypocrite.

I love how you defend Dameon we all do so welcome to Team black 😁

3:54 Alicent should know Rhaenyra would NEVER do that to Alicent's children! She'd just have them swear fielty to her once she is names and everything would be fine, but Otto is ALL about planting that seed, like Larys. 53:43 Freddie Highmore from Bates Motel would've made a good Larys if he wasn't in The Good Doctor, lol. 1:32:31 Also any kids that are partially black may take a few days to show any extra pigment in their skin so looking at a bald white baby you can't get THAT CLEAR of a picture because Leanor's mom is white as well. Granted, the kids aren't his, but Alicent is obviously using any ammunition she can get against her.

“You’ll have a dragon one day” “He’ll have to close an eye” 😮 wow, didn’t realize the daughter said that about Aemon getting his dragon. They make her seem crazy, but idk.

Such an excellent cast, at every level.

the velaryons corlys family is part of the Targaryen blood or their origins or w.e they are a distantly related

Lord Strong didn’t set his son up with Rhaenrya. He was the master of laws and he is looking out for the good of the realm and that’s why he was upset with his son.

Viserys should have betrothed Jace and Helaena right then and there and let the Hightowers and Alicent suck it.

It seems you guys are confused, that horse broke her back because of daemon, it wasn't an accident, he plotted to kill her which is why she was trying to draw her bow.

Watching this over again even more so annoys me how bad Alicent is so concerned about what Rhanera is doing in her bed. So nosy and busy body worrying about someone else sexual involvement with whomever. It’s none of your business Alicent.

House Valeryn don't ride dragons except for those with Targarian blood. The Valaryns chose ships over dragons. They are all from Old Valaria of course.

Took you long enough to figure out Laenor was gay though, despite all the hints. ;p (just teasing)

Haelena said that Aemond will has to close an eye to gain a dragon. Love her prophecy talent🤓❤

You guys are quickly becoming my new favorite reaction channel. Both have great insights and are great about catching things. When the time comes for you guys go start a new show, I cant recommend The Expanse enough. Some people refer to it as Game of Thrones in Space because there is so much of the politics that you arr loving about GoT and HoTD. Dont let the space thing turn you away either, it's done so well. Probably the best SciFi show ever made. The charcater development is some of the best I've ever seen and the writing is just phenomenal. I am so confident you guys would love it. ❤️

24:28 Long live the Greens, The Hightowers sends their regards.

I call that man, Crooked Finger.

I think you’re suddenly speed watching which is a detriment to your “reactions”? Bits are clearly missed at times when you don’t take time to rewatch properly, doing double eps together isn’t providing a better reaction just for the sake of watching season 2 currently airing… take ya time and people will still watch… you probably should’ve planned this some months beforehand

Both of you read the Bronze B scene right. She was talking about Daemon not being able to finish in the bedroom. As he walked away, leaving her paralyzed on the ground, she called him "craven", which means coward here. In GOT, lots of people liked to call Sam craven.

Everyone needs she realize that Damon’s first wife didn’t like him wasn’t nice to him was extremely rude to most of the men around her as you saw with her uncle, and none of us know if she was a nice woman in general. Maybe she was not easy to be married to. Who wants to be married to somebody who I did already and always talks down to you who seems to generally talk down the most men. Maybe she didn’t even like a man who knows

1:34:38 "Aemond with a D" 💀💀💀 hits different after 2x3.

Daemon would have smelled of dragon while approaching that horse, assuming he flew to vale rather than sailing there, and the horse would have been in distress already, before he reached his hand out.

29:56 The real ass name was "Ser Joffrey Lonmouth" 😂😂. Jajajajajajjajaj

the dragon in the pit that the kid went and saw is danny's dragons mother/dad

Them talking about Crispy Cole lol cracks me up..

Balerion was the only dragon from Old Valyria; Vhagar hatched on Dragonstone after the Doom.

Any other king would have beheaded Allicent for constantly undermining and questioning him and his heir.

Aegon Targaryen second of his name heir to iron throne the king who came 💚

The Dragon in the pit, Prince Aemond was looking for was a special Dragon. Let me Introduce to you, Dreamfyre, the mother Dragon of Danys Dragons Drogon Rhaegal and Viserion

'Paddy' is an anti-Irish slur, derived from Patrick. See also 'Paddy Wagon', a police van stereotypically used for rounding up drunk Irishmen.

Clubfoot is a sneaky evil dude!

I think Otto's intention at least at the beginning of the show was to get rid of Damon because he knew he'd be a terrible king, and as you mentioned, he managed to take that as an opportunity to gain more power.

There is a famous term called burning your gays it’s a term used when gay character’s are killed brutally for dramatic or comedic affect in a show or film, it’s also used if a gay character is left widowed in a show and don’t get to find another partner like Aron in the walking dead or they never find a partner or even come out till the end of a show like stranger things. So when sir Cristan killed Joffrey like that there was a bit of an uproar. Great reaction.

I know that you’ve caught up, but the comment of Cole guarding the queen and that he’s been hanging out in her chambers now was hilarious 😂

I've heard people call Larys Littletoe. I like it. He's another Littlefinger. Only he's worse.

that poor little kid, i hope he doesnt become a warcriminal because of this

I just want to say I love y’all that’s it 😃

Great reaction guys... love it you guys immediately understood why Alicent is mad. Alot of reactors just hate Alicent and never understand her point.

Google "St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall England" That place doubled as High Tide Castle. The stone pathway to the castle is underwater during high tide and recedes in low tide. Beautiful place!

Nailed it with Cole and Jofferey. If he'd have minded his own business, Cole wouldn't have gone after him. Folks just like referees! Only see the retaliation and blame them that person! Never the instigator

1:09:25 the timeless duo qarl and lenny

I do not understand how Viserys just allows Allicent to openly question Rhaenyra and her children 🤷‍♂️. What does it matter? I don’t quite understand it.

34:28 always pay close attention to people’s intentions when you see a rat

Viserys starting to look like Biden

Joffrey and Loras were nothing alike lol. Loras was apart of one the most powerful houses in the kingdom and actually told renly he needed to do his duty and to sleep with Margery.

How do you keep your video synced when you pause your watch through?

57:22 gotta be honest, I didn't pay attention to Haelena in season 1 much, it's nice to see her foresight now that I rewatch it here on YT

Rhaenyra makes a lot of mistakes, but she does try to mend the divide between her and Alicent. I think Alicent and Cole are hypocrites in a lot of ways.

Who cares if Rhaenyra's kids are bastards?? This is between Rhaenyra and Alicent's child. The king said Rhaenyra would be heir so there should be nothing left to talk about? Hell Alicent isnt a Targaryen her kids were just lucky enough to get the silver hair. But again who cares what Alicent thinks she is not the king. Be on whatever side you want. If you want to lean Team Green we are definitely not going to stop you. I juat wont be watching. 😂🤷‍♀️

Hi Mr and Mrs October. It your boy Rodney. I am enjoying your reactions and glad we are on good terms now, however I have to respectfully disagree with you of what you said about Ser Loras Tyrell and Joffrey Lonmouth. Being that I too am a gay man I have the expertise to speak on this lol. Loras is nothing like Joffrey. First Loras is much prettier than Joffrey let's get that out the way first lol. Loras is High-Born and comes from the second richest family is Westeros. Ya'll said he was pushy and snarky and Loras was neither of those things. He never pushed Renly or that other guy he messed around with from the brothel to come out or be out in the open with their relationship. Loras was very discreet as on Magaery is the only person who actually knew and "saw" him with another man. Loras was also the furthest thing from being snarky. He was one of the sweetest characters on the show and being High-Born he never talked down to people or threw his weight around. I don't know where ya'll got that from. Now Joffrey on the other hand was a problem. What he did with Ser Criston was down right stupid. It did not cause for him to get his face bashed in, but it was not a wise decision. Neither Loras or Joffrey pushed their boyfriends to come out the closet nor did they flaunt it in other peoples faces. Joffrey simply tried to blackmail Criston and I did not agree with that part. See now that was a very polite disagreement. Not all gay characters in this show are the same the are actually quite different. Keep up the amazing work guys. Your almost about to be caught up. One love.

I had no idea she was Emma in Bates Motel! As for Episode 6, Birth becomes a theme in season 1 and to be honest, gets a bit over-used. I think this is partly down to the showrunners and George R R Martin's woke political beliefs, but hey, at least their beliefs didn't ruin the show, unlike with Rings of Power. Episode 6 is an interesting episode, but generally not one of the stronged ones of the series. The final scene is a big surprise though, and reveals how nasty one of the main villains of the show really is. Larys is Littlefinger on overdrive!

OK y’all need to realize that that is the red queen. Malia is flying in for the wedding she belongs to the princess Rainys also known as the queen who never was that is a Lainore’s mother and Corlisses wife, so she is called the red queen. She is very very different than demons dragon caraxes also known as a bloodworm.

I really disliked this episode on first viewing, but in retrospect I just think it was new face overload, with actor changes, plus a plethora of new children. It really felt convoluted. But in retrospect, it's totally fine and sets up what's coming.

Paddy is definitely Irish. Which means nothing about whether Scots and British go there... Also, Crispin Cole has the pettiest level of denial ever.

The thing about the high tower family is that they were the family with the most power and influence before ageon came across the narrow sea and united the seven kingdoms Also gotta point out way in th past old town use to be a place where ine could learn about science an magic but the high tower House essentially got corrupted by the Faith and banned learning magic from okd town and basically banned speaking about magic

Hi. I am happy to continue my journey with you, after GOT. I must say I love your reactions: untill now , so natural and genuine, and moreover, no overreacting . You keep apologizing when you pause to express your thoughts. Seems like it bothers people? I love it , on the contrary. I prefer an immediate comment over the end wrapping up we get on youtube reaction channels: it feels more true to me. After all, we (subscribers) are here for your reaction, not to see the show: we already have 😉. sorry for the bad English

Craven means coward.

She didn't have to carry the baby there. They didn't ask for her, just the baby. Also, people that like Daemon should rethink their lives.

Paddy with a ‘D’ is Irish. The Gaelic spelling is Padraig. Hence the reason the Irish hates it when Americans say ‘Patty’s Day’.

I don’t like the opening scene with Daemon killing his wife; I think it mischaracterizes him. Yes, he wasn’t fond of his wife, but he wouldn’t go out of his way to harm her. In the books she died falling off her horse. Daemon wasn’t around, but when he heard she died, he raced to the Vale to press his claim to her inheritance. Needless to say, he was rejected by the Lords of the Vale.

LOVE YOUR REACTIONSS, WAITING FOR YOU guys to check out finale and season 2, its firee❤️

1:00:05 alicent talking about honor and decency while checking out crispy’s junk.

We were robbed of witnessing a great love story between The Princess and Ser Harwin Strong

Daemon in the Hood. Careful....!