House Of The Dragon 1x10♡Uncut Reaction &Review ♡

I have really enjoyed watching your reactions to this entire season. There are so many things to love about this episode. Along with you, I also love the contrast between Rhaenyra and Alicent as mothers. The birth scene was brutal, but really highlighted the connection between Rhaenyra and Syrax. A wish the show would have said that the still born child was a girl, like they did in the book, as it was her only daughter. The funeral scene that turned into Rhaenyra’s crowning was beautiful and emotional. I felt the same way that you did when watching it. The moment that Erryk produces Viserys’ crown is so poignant. As is the moment of Daemon crowning Rhaenyra and kneeling before her, while saying, “My queen.” I love seeing people react to the Painted Table lighting up. This was a new idea they had for this show and it is wonderful. I like to think that in later years in Westeros they forgot the table could do that. At least that is my head canon. I think you were right on target with the reason that Daemon choked Rhaenyra. If fact I am pretty sure that I heard the actor who plays Daemon say that the reaction was because of Daemon’s realization that Viserys never told him, because he never took him seriously as his heir. And with Daemon’s knee jerk response being to act out violently, not even Rhaenyra is immune from that behavior from him. I also agree with you that the final scene with Rhaenyra was acted beautifully, watching them process that pain and then turn to rage. I will look forward to watching your reactions to season two whenever we end up getting it.

Daemon was right about Viserys Aegon The First and the past Targaryen kings all knew about Aegon being the first dragon dreamer but like him they didn’t let that get in the way of ruling they just remained at the ready. Daemon read about all of this for ten years they never forgot who the the hell they were unlike Viserys. For most of Viserys reign he let the free cites team with turn coat people of his kingdom steal from him for decades. All that time Viserys was worried about his own house and not the threat to his kingdom by outsiders. Aegon the first would have ended them in the first episode that’s why I say Daemon is more like Aegon the first not Maegor. Daemon was telling her to remember who the hell she is. Also Daemon was the heir before her he found out that Viserys never meant for him to ever be his heir. Daemon wanted to choke the hell out of Viserys but he can’t cuz he’s dead.

Great reaction to the series as a whole and let's hope season 2 doesn't get delayed till 2025 because of the writer strike. Well of course Aemond didn't want that to happen. He is intelligent and knows of the history of wars. And since there was no WAR at that time it is strategically unwise to start the war buy killing outside of said war. Not to mention that Lucerys was a messenger and we all know that they have protection. Other than that it might sway all those houses that are still on the fence which side to choose to the other side. And we know that Aemond loves his mother and I'm pretty sure Alicent said something of the line like: "Whatever happens don't spill blood till we got a clearer picture of the situation".

“Then the storm broke, and the dragons danced.”

Such a great reaction again. The scene where Rhaenyra is crowned might be my favorite of the series so far. I’m glad it touched you as well. So glad I found your channel and could watch these along with you. I’m really sad we’re leaving Westeros for a while but season 2 will be great and let’s hope we get A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at some point not too far in the future!

Ser Erryk bending the knee and swearing his fielty to Rhaenyra reminded me of the scene where Ser Barristan bent the knee and swore to Daenerys in Astapor when they first met. Two kingsguard knights who chose their Queens.

“They are dragons Khalessi, they can never be tamed, not even by their mother.” Ser Jorah Mormont

My headcannon is that Stannis knew the table could light up but he thought the energy consumption was unnecessary

So excited for S2. You’re gonna love last of us

The dragon Daemon is singing to is Vermithor aka the Bronze Fury. The Old King dragon’s at the beginning of episode one. He is also the second largest dragon in Westeros at the time after Vhagar.

I've loved your reactions to this show. It was such a great surprise for me personally to get invested in this show when it aired on tv, and to see how good it was - particularly after the latter seasons of GoT left such a sour taste in my mouth. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show and, as per usual, your analysis is well thought-out and interesting to listen to. I can't wait for season 2 to drop. But first, The Last of Us! The hits keep on coming!

if you rewatch episode one when Viserys was talking to Rhanerya when he named her queen he told her that the thought they control the dragons is an illusion. He was proved right when Aemond and Luke thought they can control the dragons, who were now in survive or be killed mode

Lord Borros can't read, thats why he needed a maester. Also, Coryls sees Jace, Luke and Joff, as his grandkids too and just as important since they have the family name. Baela and Rhaena are named Targaryen. Those together is perfect for Coryls. R.I.P to my sweet Lucerys, was my favourite from the start with both actors. He got so nervous in situations and always got comforted by Rhaenyra by holding his hand lovingly. My queen Rhaenyra proves once again just how strong she is and how she's actually better than Aegon & Dany, by not wanting the throne over keeping the realm united or peace & keeping her promise to her father. She's lost so much this episode. Felt so bad for poor baby Arrax too, who's just as young & scared as Luke since Arrax was born to him. Aemond was such a stupid fool treating Vhagar like a car, what did he expect to happen. Poor Arrax doesn't know Aemonds just taunting them. Rhaenyra & Syrax both lost their precious son this episode, (Luke&Arrax) Also of course Rhaenyra lost her 1st baby girl Visenya & Viserys this episode too 🖤 Loved ur reaction once again, the end always gives me chills.

I especially loved in this episode how in tune Daemon and Rhaenyra are with their dragons. Rhaenyra when Syrax felt her pain and on the bridge with Otto and then Daemon with Caraxes. They both have been dragon riders for decades now and understand their dragons deeply. While Aemond and Lucerys are still young and unexperienced riders. I mean, what did Aemond expect? That his dragon, who is an old, hardened war dragon, would just play around? That it's some kind of toy or pet to use to scare others? Of course Arrax would attack back. Dragons always choose fight in a fight or flight situation. I feel so sorry for Lucerys and Arrax, they were both so terrified and scared in that moment. On the other hand, the granny Vhagar memes born from this episode are gold. Aemond: No Vhagar, no. Vhagar who has dementia and war flashbacks: We’re doing it, Visenya, we're finally conquering Dorne!

I’ll say this if I’m walking down alley and Aemond is in it I’m walking towards him cuz nothing about that boy that makes me fear him. On the other hand after seeing Rhaenyras look I’m not walking down that alley.

I absolutely love the scene with the unclaimed dragon. It was just magical. I think Daemon is in this moment in time the only true dragonlord left. The scene with the unclaimed dragon perfectly shows the difference between Daemon and the children in dealing with the dragons. Dragons are not toys or pets to fool around with. Dragons must be treated with respect and considered partners, not servants. When Daemon brings out Caraxes it is serious and not a game. Daemon and Caraxes are so closely connected that no words are needed. Caraxes appears exactly when Daemon wants him to. He doesn't even have to say Dracarys, Caraxes just knows. It's as if they are one mind. It's really quite amazing!

Viserys did tell Rhaenyra in the first episode that the idea that they control the dragons is an illusion. Yes, they share a magical bond that allows them to control the dragons to a degree, but the dragons will still act on their own. It also doesn't help that the two riders are young and not very experienced riders.

There are multiple reasons why Daemon is cool with Jace over his first born son cuz one he is family over everything, Jace is his step-son and he is going to be married to his first born child Baela she happens to really like Jade they are on the road to love as well he doesn’t want to hurt her she is Laena’s child and he got very close to Laenor when the fough side by side or dragon by dragon for three years in the step stones they shed blood together Jace is his son and he recommitted to Rhaenyra and their sons he even says he loves them even though they don’t share blood hurting Jace hurts Laenor as well.

Was Daemon choosing to grieve alone yes but it’s deeper than that. Daemon didn’t want to see Rhaenyra when she called for him cuz of Laena’s death. Daemon is double hurt cuz he is also grieving the death of his first third child by a wife of his all over again. Daemon is also of the mindset that Targaryens don’t show weakness to anybody outside of the family.

Daemon thinks they murdered Viserys because two days have passed since Viserys died. Them installing Aegon before telling Rhaenyra and Daemon Viserys does makes them look like they murdered him for aegon. To Daemon if he died from his illness why not tell them immediately why wait days after installing aegon he’s justified to think what he thinks.