Why did Rhaenys Return? House of the Dragon 2 Episode 4 REVEALED! 

Probably my favorite character, such dignity, wisdom, self control, bravery. The actress who played her was really good, she really captured the character

She was a woman who kept her word. Died with courage indignity.

I wished she got away. She was a strong decent character that will be missed.

Vhagar and Meleys are more closely matched than people realized. Vhagar is bigger, but also older and slower. Rhaenys took a chance at ending the war, simple as that

Although she lost her life, she still managed to wound the dragon. The dragon is now vulnerable during the next battle. That was her sacrifice for the Queen

Princess Rhaenys will be missed. I wish she would've flown away being no match for Vhagar alone. Team black the one true queen.

I don't think your analysis of why Rhaenys chose not to retreat is accurate. Rhaenys volunteered to take on the mission of supporting her allies...Her allies are still fighting on land, and if she were to retreat first, it would be extremely shameful. Rhaenys is the last hope for the allies fighting on this battlefield. Rhaenys knows that only her strength can counter Vhagar. Her sense of honor prevents her from abandoning her allies, who are still fighting and be the one whom flee first.. Also She cannot fail the queen to whom she is loyal. Thus, Rhaenys chose to stay and continue fighting with her allies until the very last moment. Came to support her allies and then abandoning them to die would be dishonorable at this moment.

If she had beaten Aemon & Vhagar, the war is over.

The old saying "Don't drink and drive" King Aegon like hold my wine cup as I mount his mighty dragon...

She was the best part of the show, she will be so missed.😢

I wish somebody would have gone with her as a back up💔😢I’m going to miss her🖤❤️💯

She returned hoping to inflict enough damage to Vhagar to take them out of the war. She knew she would die but it didn't matter. Meleys fought like a beast and may have had a chance to at least wound Vhagar had Aemond not gotten the jump from behind the castle. I honestly think getting Vhagar off the field is the only thing that matters at this point.

I think she knew she would die but sunfyre was down and she probably figured if she did enough damage do vhagar the war was basically over and green would likely have to surrender if vhagar can’t fight. She made a hero’s sacrifice in an effort to shorten the conflict and prevent more bloodshed.

Team black all the way. It's a shame that rainey's is dead. I really like the actress who played her. She did fantastic a very professional artist. Rip rainey's the queen that never was

RIP Rhaenys. The best quality human in the series. Both queens went down fighting for the right cause.

She was one of my favorite characters. It was a gamble the Greens would've been pretty much done for if she killed Aemond and his dragon. The Blacks really don't have an ary at that point, not like the Greens. Rhaenys went out like a true boss. I will be glad to see Aemond burn with his dragon

Her husband cheated on her. She lost her son and daughter, and Alyn will be made heir to driftmark.. she never wanted that humiliation

I found myself yelling at my tv telling her to go after she got away from vhagar. But she didn't listen to me and bravely turned back and now she is dead. I'm upset cuz she was literally my favorite character.

My opinion she would have been the best queen imagine if she was married to vissarys

She went back knowing she could've ended the war right then and there.

If she agreed whit Deamon and killed Vhagar in the first episode the war would be over ... Rip Queen Who Never Was

Rhaenys was a woman of her word, and wanted to end this war. She knew she could harm and possibly kill the King. She knew she could possibly die. But, she was williing to take that chance. As the Klingons say, "Today is a good day to die". Sorry- wrong show. RIP Rhaenys. You will be missed by all.

Rhaenys was a more experienced dragon rider. While Aemond and Aegon attacked with fire, she approached from below letting Meleys claw Sunfire and Vhagar. If she didn't lose sight of Vhagar, it may have ended differently.

I’m still reeling from this episode! It was, by far, the best one in the entire series thus far. RIP to the Queen who never was and her fierce and loyal dragon. They both went out like a BOSS.

Rhaenys knew she was going to die as soon as she saw Vhagar coming into the battle. You could see it in her face. She was never going to flee the field of battle. It was always going to be a fight to the death. She went to defend the castle and its people and so couldn’t leave them to the mercy of Vhagar. Shame though, probably the most likable character.

She seized two unexpected opportunities to prevent a potential war and thereby persent herself as a true Queen.

The way aemond dropped off his aunt with smirk on his face was epic

That last look Meleys gave to Rhaenys..I just felt like it was an apology and a goodbye wrapped in one. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry I failed. I love you. Goodbye." Rest in power Princesses Rhaenys & the Red Queen Meley! “Beloved daughter of Lady Jocelyn Baratheon and Prince Aemon Targaryen,faithful wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, Mother, Grandmother, the Queen who never was lived fearlessly,and died amidst blood and fire. She was 55 years old” 📖Fire and Blood ✍️ George RR Martin #TheQueenWhoAlwaysWas #RedQueenReigns #MeleysTheMajestic #FireBourne #UnbreakableSpirit #FireAndBlood

The interaction between her & her Dragon (Meley’s) was well done, as if her Dragon knew it was a suicidal attack..especially being older and well seasoned in battle. Well done.

Team Black of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen from House Targaryen. Meley's and Rhaenys sacrifice their lives for Rhaenyra and her cause to get what is hers. We may see her hard on Rhaenyra during her younger days and also when her son wedded the Princess turn into Queen. She was really indeed the queen who never was. The stares between her and Meleys indicates that they will ride and die together. I'm hoping that the Seasnake would not blame Rhaenyra for this Tragedy.. I almost cried because I can't imagine without her in HOTD. Baella would surely avenged her.

I think it was about what Daemond said to her. The audacity of what Daemond said pissed her off more than she let on and she was trying to end the whole thing right then. Brave is an understatement. Badass Grandma!!

One of the major reasons she didn't run was because criston and the green army were still alive. If she left before killing criston and Aemond, the greens wouldve taken rooks rest. Protecting Lord staunton was the entire reason she came rooks rest, so leaving and allowing the greens to capture it would have made her coming pointless.

Rhaenys had the bigest dragon fore the blacks it was a mestack to not flee after tacking down sun fier

I think it was a combination of things. She probably did feel a little bit of guilt from fleeing the coronation because of the way Daemon had to rub it in her face, but mainly she probably just wanted to try to end the war and knew she would die giving it her all.

She truly was the best choice for leadership. Now all hell will break lose. But that is what we are here for.

She shouldve left after vhagar smacked the ground or at least loop up and back down to the back of vhagar im pretty sure if she did that they wouldve killed vhagar.

I’m gonna miss her

I think it had to do also with Vaghar. She lost both her daughter and grandson to this dragon. She also was upset with her husband. That scene with her husband had significance that will probably play out later. Plus she knew and has stated she was expendable. She had the next biggest dragon. She held her ground but Aemond used the similar sneak attack. The Green’s army were cutting down trees and I believe it was to be helpful for their dragon who strategically wait in the woods. The Red Queen, The Queen Who Never Was dragon’s nickname is faster, more agile and has battle experience. This is known. The King putting himself in the line of fire was the only thing that was unexpected. Everything else was going as planned. Damon’s whereabouts were known so it was the perfect opportunity in terms of a war strategy.

I THINK IT WAS BOTH REASONS. AND SHE DIED LIKE A WARRIOR QUEEN THAT WAS. RIP QUEEN RHAENYS AND RIP MELEYS. YOUR DEATH SHALL BE AVENGED!

Rest in peace auntie 😩😭

I think you're spot-on with your reasoning, although I think it'd have made a lot more sense for her to race back to either Dragonstone or Harrenhall for back-up. Her dragon would've left Grandma Vahgar behind. Despite the hundreds or thousands she killed when Meleys burst through the dragon-pit, Rhaenys was probably my favourite character overall.

Aegon's dragon, Sunfyre kissed him goodbye before he saddled him at the dragon pit, but that likka still told him to mount and ride...

Everyone suggests that Rhaenys had the opportunity to escape but chose not to. Since Damion and Cole’s plan was precisely to lure out the dragon(s) and have Vhagar ambush them, Damion would not have let Rhaenys fly off without a fight. I believe Rhaenys was well aware there would be no turning back and chose to make her brave life or death stand then and there.

I am team black all the way. I have adored the videos you put out, and thank you for your content.

look in real-life, people withdraw all the time, it made no sense for Rhaenys to have remained there. At that point, she had done well, she disabled Sunfyre and Aegon, that was a victory in and of itself and Rhaenyra would have been happy with the outcome. It was quite foolish, unneccesary and illogical for her to turn back and face Vhagar. She knew she would lose, Meleys knew she was no match for Vhagar yet somehow Rhaenys preferred to turn back, the show makes no sense in this regard.

Also, Vhagar was her daughters dragon, and Aemond took it away

I side with house Targaryen (the blacks). I hold the oath taken by my ancestors to king the true heir to the iron throne

I know its not in the books but had she just left. She leaves the Greens with 2 dragons versus the Blacks 5. Also the "King" is either slain or severly injured. This would demoralize Hightower supporters over to Rhaenyras side. Going back only opens up the chance to lose a dragon and give the Greens something to rally behind with their supporters. Which is exactly what happens.

A thought I had... she also understood that whoever replaced Aegon would be a MASSIVE upgrade for the Greens. Cyclops & Dragon Hulk were the biggest (literally & figuratively) pieces in the Blacks way, at that moment. Kudos to Rhaenys & (my fav) Meleys, The Red Queen. Well depicted, represented and acted!

RIP to the Queen Rhaenys and the Warrior Meleys!! 💔💔💔

I'm sorry that was dumb. Vhagar was injured. Sunfire and Aegon were more than likely dead if not, surely out of the fight. The attack was halted. Maeleys was injured but still faster then Vhagar. She should have regrouped back to Dragon Stone. Instead she turns into a kamikaze pilot? They could have atleast had some compelling reason for her to turn back around. To save a life or even exploiting a temporary advantage... like making sure Aegon was dead. Maybe i'm bitter she was one of my favorite characters but I think her death should have meant more.

Did anybody notice vagar did the samething he did with lucerus and his dragon he got them both from under

He’s not her grandson Damn!!!🤷🏾and she knew it as well as anyone

She should have fled it would be a great victory for the black aegon injured and sunfyre cripple she should have fled

Yes, both. And i believe she was sick of her husband's 💩 too.

It's crazy to think that If she ended up being queen after Jaherys non of these events would've unfolded. The dragons would've never died, the blackfyre rebellions (all two of them) would've never happened, Robert's rebellion most likely would've never happened, and the white walkers would've been obliterated.

I think taken in account for Vhagars size, they need to stop sending single dragons. Also it was obvious this was a trap. Cole had been hiding in the dark and attacking then suddenly he's out in the daytime in full view of the sky. Why did no one think this is suspicious

She should have been crowned. She would have been the wisest choice. I knew this was coming, I read the book. I think Meleys did have a chance against Vhagar (Vhagar is very slow, something his rider must be aware of in his strategy) but Rhenys knew she would die there when she turned around to face Vhagar.

My fav character gone, such presence & grace

I love her she has strength and dignity

She is by far my most favourite character. Very dignified, wise, and long suffering woman.

I haven't watched you're video yet but want to leave my theory before I press play. I figure she knows that if Vaghar lives, there is no chance of winning the war or she already sees the war as lost and wants to die as a dragon rider. edit - also, maybe she regretted not going with Daemon earlier to kill the old bitch. Say what you will about the guy but his dragon and the red queen could have handled her.

Probably in the heat of moment she lost the bigger picture in mind. Sunfyer was injured with Aegon that was a win with that she should have returned and reported the vulnerability of kings landing as well as the ambush attempt by vhagar and aemond which would have allowed a better strategy for the blacks.

I think she thought she could possibly stop the war before anyone else had to die, and that is courageous, but also stupid . The war itself is a bigger picture, and she and her Dragon were important to Rheanrya . Deamon was possibly right again. When he mentioned her and Meleys and Caraxes have more of a chance taking Vhagar down together. She had already deeply injured if not killled SunFyre leaving the greens with only Vhagar and DreamFyre but with the conditions Helena is in she is the only one that can ride DreamFyre . She truly should have used her head and. Or her emotions.

Ah I am so so sad about Rheanys death! I agree she was motivated to not show fear and to avenge her nephews demise due to inaction when she had the chance. But she didn’t want to be the one who started this terrible war. She said nothing more devastating and bloody than a war with dragons! I wish she would have gone back for help! Why did they let her go Alone in the first place???? I still do not understand that! Had to process her sacrifice. Rheanyra has lost her best and closest family member and ally! I feel a deep hole now in the plot! Who can take her place in the family? And in our hearts and in the show!! She was the Strongest ally Rheanyera had! All the comments agree she will be painfully missed as is her brave Dragon Meleys! RSVP 9:

Meleys showed a strong bond and loyalty, she is no stranger to war. She was fearless, took two dragons.

I hope aemond respected her efforts

Hello! Ok I’m team black because that’s the way it was suppose to be and also because I loved Jaherys the last king…felt so bad 4 him when he walked to this throne on that last family dinner…

I was surprised how that big dragon can do sneak attack on meleys & rhaenys

I feel like she knew she would die anyway, so she damaged Vhagar as best she could. She went out with a dragon rider's death. She should have been Queen. She dies honorably.

Meleys the red queen you'll be missed. I'm sad that Rhaenys had to die she's my favourite character so far. That expression in the end is so deep,I can feel the pain. 😢😢😢

This desicion was so important. The blacks lost one of the strongest dragons

He thinks he is untouchable

She should have known Vhagar could only use a sneak attack to catch her. She should’ve tired out Vhagar by out maneuvering her. Then she could have attacked from behind and torched Aemon or knocked him off his dragon.

I think she wanted to avenge grandson.

She tried to get two for one. From her point of view, Sunfyre and Aegon are dead. If she took out Aemond and Vhaegar, the Greens wouldn’t have any chance at winning. All they would have left are Daeron and his dragon. Helena is to grieve stricken and inexperienced to even think about fighting with her dragon. The Dance would’ve ended as quickly as it began.

She died like a warrior when she had 2 opportunities to flee

I just noticed that Ammon didn’t have armor on either. He’s really stupid or he’s just that vain.

Aemond must die

This the main reason why we should not think by heart in the war .. at the time of war always think or use brain.. जान है तो जहान है...❤

Melys looked back at her when Vhagar was grounded . The look to me was like “ are we going to run or finish this “… she acknowledged the look and turned around .

I’m heartbroken and mourn for Princess Rhaenys Targaryen may she rest in peace. I stand with Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lady of The Seven Kingdoms & Protector of The Realm. The rightful Heir to the Iron Throne.

She was my favorite Character in this series .. she died with honor, i will miss her but i wish she didnt die...

She knew that she could end the war if she were to injure or kill Aemond & Vhagar after already taking down Aegon and Sunfyre.

Rhaenys and Meleys' death was a blow to the Blacks, but in reality, it was a major blow to the Targaryens. As the oldest living Targaryen, she tried to stop the civil war and wanted to save both wings of her ancient Valyrian house. She knew that no one would win, but the Targaryens would lose everything in this battle.

Died for nothing and accomplished zero. Should have just left.

Rhaenys also knew the Greens were winning even before the battle of Rooks Rest, if for no other reason than they were on the offensive, growing their strength, and had a plan. Rhaenys admired the attempt to stop the war, but she also saw how the Blacks were in disarray while the enemy grew stronger. The mistake was going alone and believing victory was simply a matter of force. She and everyone else on team Black failed to realize they were facing not just a strong enemy, but a cunning enemy. Their failure to see this allowed Rhaenys to fly right into a trap. The plot twist of Aegon's fate is irrelevant to the war, because the Greens were planning and waging the war without him anyway.

How do we know that King aegon is not dead

"Vhagar is the one to hit the ground first" - and only, because Meleys never hit the ground in that scene.

That's how another dragon and dragon rider died. Rhaenys and Meleys' death was a blow to the Blacks, but in reality, it was a major blow to the Targaryens. As the oldest living Targaryen, she tried to stop the civil war and wanted to save both wings of her ancient Valyrian house. She knew that no one would win, but the Targaryens would lose everything in this battle. But she had to choose a side, and so did I. She sided with the Blacks, so will I.

Vhagar is huge but she didn’t see war in a very long time unlike Caraxes & Daemon I cannot wait to see how that battle will be cause im not gone lie rhaenys dragon did good she was beating vhagar ass for a lil minute lol but Caraxes is different he is one of those crazy killing dragons he earned that name the blood wyrm for a reason vhagar I love you & aemond but yall time is coming

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen from House Targaryen.

It's not that hard people. She knew she would very likely die, but she also knew If she was lucky enough and took down Aemond she had single-handedly ended the war then and there and spared the kingdom of all that was to come. She had already passed the opportunity to do so once. She is an experienced dragon rider with the second strongest dragon in the world, even if she couldn't kill Vhagar herself, killing Aemond or managing to hurt Vhagar enough to put her out for a while would effectively leave the Greens defenseless. She thought she had a chance (and she did) and took it.

Remember this is a TV dramatisation. In the book she was lured into the trap and ambushed by Vhagar and Aemond, she never had the chance to escape. With Aegon and Sunfyre down in the show she should have bolted for Dragonstone. She waits for Daemon to return and then they could double team Vhagar in future engagements.

I'm just patiently waiting on Caraxes and Daemon, my favorite duo.

I very much appreciate you saying that she feels guilty for Lucerys' death and wants to avenge him. I watch several other recaps and analysis, and they all have various stupid reasons for why she returned to the fight. But if you pay attention to her reaction and body language every time his death is mentioned, you can clearly see her regret and guilty feelings. This is why I like your content better than the others

Vhagar is a her not a him.

where did those animations come from? is there a game of thrones animated show or something?

Once she'd already felled King Aegon and Sunfire, the best move now was to flee with a huge victory for her side. Better strategy, but less drama for the show.

Rhaenys diəd a true Dragon Rider's dəąth 😢 #RIP 💔🕊 And I believe she returned because Aemond wouldn't have allowed her to retreat... Once the fight started, it was no other choice but to see it through... I blame Daemon, Rhaenyra, and the rest of the adults, they should've never allow Aemond to keep Vhaegar, the way he claimed Vhaegar was wrong...