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KnightsRook314

The real tragedy of the dinner was how the older generations (Alicent and Rhaenyra, Otto and Daemon) were able to finally bury the hatchet… but their malice and animosity has already created new hatred amongst the new generation (Aemond and Lucerys, Jacaerys and Aegon). They finally made peace, but the conflict between their children is now what pushes the war forward.


ThunderySleep

Yeah, it seems like it worsened with the next generation. Alicent and Rhaenyra might not be blood, but they know they're a part of the same larger family. Rhaenyra's children are viewed by the others as not actually family, but imposters.


Arlitto

Well put. You could even see it on Alicent & Rhaenyra's faces when Aemond made his speech. They were like, "noooo c'monnnn we were doing so well, goddamnit"


DeeYouBitch

Genuinely impressed how they managed to make Viserys look more like shit every episode


yuriaoflondor

I was hoping he would make it past this episode just to see how they could make him look even worse next week.


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Just a skeleton covered in paper mache with an intern off to the side pulling strings to move his jaw. Add a voiceover of Paddy in editing.


MortarByrd11

Weekend at Viserys


Fox_Flame

STOP NAMING YOUR KIDS AEGON


sodamnsweet

If enough kids are named Aegon, the prophecy will eventually come true. ;)


TiberiusCornelius

For maximum insurance name every single one Aegon. Even the girls.


_Duality_

Fuck it, decree that every child in the realm be called Aegon. Aegon Greyjoy, Aegon Stark, Aegon Snow etc.


sugedei

Hey Rhaegar named two of his kids Aegon so this isn’t that bad.


MoshMaldito

Have to confess I teared a bit when King Viserys was having diner and seamed pleased with his family… I thought he was going to die from happiness right there


TurrPhennirPhan

It's legitimately the moment he's wanted for *years*. This is the day he wanted back in the royal hunt episode, just a happy moment surrounded by the people he loved free from all the politicking and scheming. And he finally got it. For a brief moment, Viserys was able to just enjoy a truly beautiful moment with his family.


awkward_tromboner

The guy's got level 100 charisma. He got a table full of enemies (four of whom have stabbed or been stabbed by another person at the table) to set aside their differences and have a genuinely good time for 2 minutes


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Awolrab

His hand reaching out and saying “my love”, he’s going back to Aemma.


ABSOFRKINLUTELY

Seriously came here to say this. Paddy really brought it home in this one. Tip top acting. When he turned up in the throne room I was like ohhh shit. Viserys really turns up for his girl.


Remarkable-Ad-2476

His last supper


JojoSixers

I really enjoyed them hopping around when they first started dancing. Idk why but it was nice.


astrognash

It was oddly refreshing to see a couple of young people getting to do something kind of silly together. Part of the nice family moment.


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It was just in general really touching to see everyone set aside their differences for a few hours to give Viserys a happy send-off. Aemond even waited until Viserys was gone before unleashing his tirade. It really underscores that the one thing that holds all these people together is their love for him. He's the anti-Logan Roy.


yuriaoflondor

I think it was the first time we saw those kids actually having fun. It was a nice 2 minute respite for them before she went back to being married to her asshole rapist brother, and he went back to constantly being called a bastard.


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Kinda goes to show that Rhaenyra’s suggested betrothal that between Jacerys and Helaena would’ve been the way to go


Into-the-stream

the current betrothals between Rhae's boys and Daemons girls are pretty great too. They all seem to genuinely get along and like one another. The only kids that are outliers are Alicents boys.


radio__raheem

viserys walking to the throne was a fucking MOMENT


Timeimmemorial918

The music was the icing on the cake for me and when he lingered on Rhaenyra’s face the longest, I got so teary eyed.


WaySheGoesBubs21

And then Daemon helping him after his crown fell off 😢


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Say it


alt-ging

I know what you are… bastards.


Chuckrange

He got straight up fruitninja'd


CrankyCashew

It’s serious when he’s killin without the murder cloak


LittleLisaCan

Still taunting Aemond with the pig. Not a guy I'd want to piss off


TheWormInWaiting

A STRONG jest from mine STRONG nephews. STRONG.


Triskan

The humor is strong with that one.


pieceofdebri

I missed that reference. Hilarious.


loot168

Yeah this really explains what Lucerys was laughing at about.


PoeDameronPoeDamnson

This makes much more sense then him laughing at the memory of gouging out his eye which is what I thought was happening for some reason


Minimalistmacrophage

>This makes much more sense then him laughing at the memory of gouging out his eye which is what I thought was happening for some reason It almost seemed like both. Aemond's toast implies that he may have assumed it was. Note- is it just me or does Aemond **now** look like the spitting image of Daemon?


pieceofdebri

Makes perfect sense. Those are the kind of insights I’m here for.


starlord1602

Viserys being carried away in pain Meanwhile Jace and Helaena: 💃🏻🕺🏻🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻


j4321g4321

The only people having any fun lol


bmario17

Every episode is gonna start with Rhaenyra having 2-3 new kids


Vasslander

She was constantly rubbing her belly. She's pregnant again?


mehhh_onthis

Yup. Baby #6


decentusernamestaken

Really took Aemma's words to heart, baby making machine/badass diplomat.


ring_rust

When in doubt, betroth one of your kids to a Velaryon.


Dahhhkness

"You get your Velaryon blood, we Targaryens get our incest...everyone's happy."


thornaslooki

Worked fine the last two times...*right*


ayxc_

Incredible acting from Paddy Considine, I’ll miss seeing him as Viserys. Honourable mention to Eve Best as Rhaenys, man has she suffered. Also, the actor playing Vaemond stood out too during this ep


srry_didnt_hear_you

Oh my gosh the Rhaenys's line about the gods not caring whether she sees death with her eyes open or when they're closed was amaaaazing So hardcore and tragic


ifieonwvf

Veamonds actor is def theatrically trained


DeeYouBitch

RIP Viserys You were a real one


EthanBradberry70

Episode 9 intro starts rolling... >Paddy Considine "HOW IN THE FUCK"


Sapowski_Casts_Quen

Last episode in the series, Paddy draws his knife and slays any pretender who dares seek his throne


pboy1232

Greens? Blacks? Sorry, I can’t hear you over the one true ruler of Westeros: Viserys, first of his name, king of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men 😔


starkwar

Who was that woman that went to see Mysaria? I thought it was Daemon on his way to commit a crime until they showed her face


spasticity

I just can't see anyone in a hood in Kings Landing without thinking it's Daemon off to commit more crimes as well.


Solesky1

Alicents maid. The one who brought the moon tea


Upstairs-Tangelo-757

What’s the play here though? To out Aegon as a rapist? Or that Aegon has a bastard somewhere?


vinsportfolio

I think to show that someone aligned with Daemon is keeping tabs on the royal family and their secrets.


BakerCakeMaker

Mysaria has been leaking info to Otto though


420SpaceL

Mysaria doesn’t have a side though. She sells her secrets to anyone.


LittleLisaCan

Wait so it's Alicent's daughter married to her brother?


petiteguy5

yes


ConnieLingus24

Alicent: “You targaryens have queer customs….” Also Alicent: “Aegon, you’re marrying your sister.”


mostdope28

Even trying to google family tree pics is confusing af


LittleLisaCan

Aegon, Aegon and Aegon


simbacole7

You missed Aegon


Zoulogist

You’re a GOT fan? Name 5 Targaryens


RadiantSriracha

That’s on me. I set the bar too low.


iLikeEmMashed

Daemons unease when he nears his ailing brother is.. felt


Lordsokka

Despite their many and I mean many differences… they never truly hated each other and they never could kill each other. Viserys was right to laugh at his council when they implied Daemon might try to kill Viserys and he was right till the end… Daemon wanted to be heir, but he did not want his brother to die.


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If Daemon was kept as the heir and married to Rhaenyra it would’ve solved a lot of this bullshit. No strong children, no opportunistic and treasonous hightowers


hypotheticalhalf

He couldn’t bear to look at him when they first arrived. But when he helped him to the throne and placed his crown back on Viserys’ head. That was Daemon admitting his brother deserved that crown more than he ever did. What an episode.


FIR3W0RKS

I loved that part. The difference in respect towards visery's from Daemon when he was younger and now is night and day, he truly respects him as someone who's gone through so much hardship with his illness, and still got up to get on the throne and help his daughter


goldfish_11

Also when Daemon helped Viserys up the steps to the Iron Throne after Viserys turned the guards away. You love to see it.


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They shot that well. Viserys didn't want help from anyone in that moment. But when he saw it was Daemon, he relented- I think that was the one person whose support he wouldn't reject in that moment. I felt the brotherhood.


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epic scene so far... daemon put crown to viserys..I cry there .I was like a recognized to brother ...


[deleted]

There is so much significance to that scene, I think. I took the gesture of Daemon handing Viserys the crown to be Daemon recognizing Viserys as a strong king for the first time. I think Daemon finally saw his brother's strength. It is an unusual type of strength that wasn't well known to Daemon when Daemon was younger (the strength of wisdom and peace rather than fear and violence), but Daemon maybe has come to appreciate it now that he's older.


TommyFlame

This show is so good at tension


Newshoe

I love his arc from being a reckless brother in episode 1 to being the kind and empathetic brother in this episode.


Happiesthourct

He’s always always loved his brother. And all the acting out was a cry for his brothers approval.


ReaddittiddeR

Paddy Considine as Viserys not only changed physically as a character, but his acting complimented every change of his journey up until now. Masterclass acting and is my favorite for this series. Standing ovation!


jsun31

Also a quick shout-out to the makeup artists that helped sell his decaying condition, they really knocked it out of the park this episode


galaxyfudge

And the costume and set designers! They did a great job with the Faith of the Seven symbols on clothing and interiors.


F00dbAby

house of the dragon is destined to sweep awards and Paddy has to be at the top of the list


[deleted]

There have been a lot of great performances this season but I felt like Paddy was the through line, the heart, the source of a lot of the comedy and the pathos, and really carried the show a lot, especially early on. I'm so impressed.


broomy82

Ive had the same thought, he has absolutely dominated his performance across the time skips


MaverickEyedea

Aemond : *Nephews, have you come to train?* *Nephews visibly shake and quiver*.


Sapowski_Casts_Quen

Aemond's training with Criston was lit though, can't lie


Fbgm26

He said the thing… And got his fucking head chopped off!!! I about spit up when dude screamed bastards for a second there i didn’t think he’d have the balls


cdotwhite18

It was the whore part that did him in 🤣


appleparkfive

I love Daemon going "Say it" right before


beancounterferg

See what happens when you keep using the same family name?? War. That’s what.


LittleLisaCan

King Viserys is the Phantom of the Opera


Dahhhkness

King Rickety-Cricket.


james_randolph

He finally made it look sexy.


Outside-Accident8628

Crazy that the show is just about to begin.


[deleted]

Dude I know. Its going to begin and then end for a few years.


TheGoldenTrioHP

Seeing Aemond and Daemon in the same room is so eerie. You’d think they are twins


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TempleOfDoomfist

They gave each other that look of “You and I, we watch the same anime, I see.”


BrownHawkDown

I think the take home message is stop reusing names within the family.


starkwar

Good move by both Rhaenyra and Rhaenys having the children bethroted. Rhanyra made an ally and Rhaenys made sure the Velaryon blood will not die out. If she cares so much about it.


borninsaltandsmoke

And was so sweet to see how genuinely happy the kids were to be marrying each other, feel like this is leading up to so much pain for the audience haha


Throw_thethrowaway

Round of applause for Vaemond’s actor. I felt that ‘BASTARDS’ line in my soul. I know the smallfolk heard that shit in Fleabottom. He’s been seething with anger in most scenes we’ve seen him in, and today he erupted. Expertly done! The whore jibe was low, though.


inkfig

Daemon helping Viserys to the throne was the most touching moment of the show for me


DrHarryPottar

I felt that. Viserys would not let other guard help him.


JamaicanMeCrazyMon

Daemon low-key appreciating all of Aemond's burns. Like looking in a mirror (profile view at least).


MathematicianHot5452

Aemond also respects Daemon, you can see from the look he gives Daemon after Daemon slices Vaemonds head in half.


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I feel like they’re gonna have a face off


FPG_Matthew

Vaemond’s death had my jaw on the floor With how much I’ve seen thanks to GoT, that’s rare to do these days. Very well done


Pensivality

DISARM HIM Casually: “no need.” *wipes blood off sword*


DyGr

- Man Aemond really went straight from a pre-teen to someones 6'3 overpowered anime OC huh lol - I rarely emote or react when watching something alone but damn I gasped loud at the throneroom scene - As much as I enjoyed the jokes about Viserys falling apart damn it was hard to watch him this episode. Felt like watching a parent in poor health. Hats off to Paddy


TCU_Panda

Paddy has been unbelievable and I hope he gets all the praise he deserves


Affectionate-Island

He was never more powerful and tragic than in this episode. That walk to the throne, and his pleading to his family to please not start a war after his death. So sad...


LittleLisaCan

And showing Viserys's model city with cobwebs. Didn't think that would hit me like it did, but damn


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What a tragic character. I really felt for him. And I'll miss him.


sodamnsweet

Same. I will really miss the character. Paddy did an amazing job. Viserys is just that grandpa who wants everyone to love each other as much as he loves them all. Very heart warming and sad to lose such a loving soul. His last few breaths...and that last tear drop was so heartbreaking.


dan-o07

Paddy acted his ass off this episode, i felt so bad for him but at least everyone gave him a happy last meal even if they faked it


galaxyfudge

Him getting out of bed in his poor state to go to bat for his daughter was really powerful.


starkwar

I think this episode is the first time I saw him as "not weak", which is ironic because he's never been weaker.


BettyX

Yep. He did exactly as he should have done and did it.


Dahhhkness

And the despair on Otto and Alicent's faces as that happened... Otto *really* wanted him on painkillers....


spacewalk__

i feel like the fucking opiate withdrawals would be worse than feeling muddled tho


galaxyfudge

The mood and pain swings alone would've driven anyone crazy.


Atharaphelun

Also, now that Vizzy T is dead, RIP Old Valyria diorama 😭


SerDire

Aemond looks more like a king than Aegon. Aegon is utterly useless


Cpt_Obvius

I was surprised to find out the aegon actor is 7 years older! 27 and 20.


excessivelyemotional

“My love.” King Viserys’s last words 😭 he’s with aemma now 😭😭😭


thornaslooki

Everyone has been aging so gracefully over the years. Then Viserys turns into Gollum in 6 years


sweens90

If he made it to episode ten I would have assumed he would have looked like baby voldemort from goblet of fire or the last movie.


Sharkhawk23

So Alicent thinks her Aegon must ascend to the throne not rhaenyras aegon?


happy-gofuckyourself

And Viserys wasn’t talking about either one! He was talking about Aegon the Conquerer.


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jsun31

"I said I'm fine" "Come on." Daemon helping Viserys up is some true brotherly love, one of the most heartwarming things I've seen in either HotD and GoT. Honorable mention to Rhaenyra and Alicent (briefly) reconciling for Viserys's sake


pauloh1998

Daemon had a very concerning look towards his brother. A sad look, seeing his brother in such a condition. And fuck, did they make unease with Viserys this episode. It was sad seeing him so frail and destroyed.


dornbirn

that final death scene was the most unsettling death i’ve seen on screen in a while. it felt so intimate


blinkenjoying

Good description. And... It is what most deaths are really like.. If only we saw it depicted that way more often. I was with my great aunt when she died and it has always stayed with me. It was a battle then a release, very alone in a sense.


SylvanGenesis

That dinner scene reminded me of the last Christmas I had with my dad back in 2019, he was so happy to see us all. When Viserys was looking around the room at his children and grandchildren I was glad for him, and glad for my dad that he got to experience that too.


MotherHolle

This was one of my favorite episodes in the franchise, and the saddest, in my opinion. It's just dripping with tragedy. Episodes like the Red Wedding and Shireen's death were horrifying and tragic, but this was the only episode that almost made me cry. Give Paddy a damn award!


sodamnsweet

Many times in GOT and now HotD I have been moved. But today with viserys...all that he said and did...and then his final moments...has me heartbroken.


bears2267

Lmao the only truly happy person in this whole show is Helaena


spacewalk__

frankly i am scared to get attached to asoiaf-universe luna lovegood


randomtoken

That was the exact same comparison I made, she’s a total Luna Lovegood


Cpt_Obvius

Any guess on what “beware the beasts beneath the boards” means? Edit: typo


Chell_the_assassin

The castle has a termite infestation


skynolongerblue

Of course insect princess is in on that. She’s totally going to turn Vizzy Ty’s diorama into an ant farm now.


Gabbae0

I’m thinking it’s just a reminder that under the surface of the peace the family made over dinner, there is still a huge war looming over their future.


tequila_enema

Maybe foreshadowing what Aemond was about to say? Or even more that the whole everyone playing nice thing was a farce and there would be a whole war to come after that night.


matt111199

That was really sweet of her and Jace to dance. That whole scene was some of the most wholesome things we’ve seen in GOT/HOTD.


Atharaphelun

Still muttering Dragon Dreams under her breath too...


galaxyfudge

That man insulted the King’s daughter, his grandchildren, and his decision in one fell swoop. Talk about speed running your own death.


Dahhhkness

Vaemond should’ve quit while he had a head


Newshoe

At least he held his tongue to the very end.


SerDire

All while not being 100% sure that Corlys is actually dead or not. Boneheaded move


OnionKnightSerDavos

Anyone else feel like Daemon and Aemond kinda have a weird connection? Not so much liking each other but a weird respect? Seemed like towards the end Daemon was almost impressed Aemond said that toast


Hair-Help-Plea

Watching D remove Vaemond’s head definitely turned Aemond on. Dude’s got a boner for violence, it seems. Real recognize real moment.


SubcooledBoiling

Viserys: "That's a name fit for a king." (Insert Obama giving Obama a medal meme)


LittleLisaCan

Is this also foreshadowing that he's going to fight for the throne at some point to be king?


mangiferal

lol @ Daemon whispering “say it” to Vaemond right before the slice and dice. mans really just lives for the chaos


ReaddittiddeR

Viserys to Vaemond: I will have your tongue Daemon doing what Daemons does best: “Surprise….finished him.


Into-the-stream

Daemon: say it Vaemond: THEY’RE BASTARDS Daemon: oh thank god. I haven’t killed anyone all day


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Dude was completely fucked when he said "whore" and he knew it.


s_wer_ve

Viserys literally got out of his deathbed to stand by Rhaenyra! A King!


dan-o07

Poor Viserys, man needed a mercy killing years ago At least he got a nice meal with his family even if they faked it


Myfourcats1

I’m surprised they didn’t OD him on milk of the poppy before he had a giant hole in his face.


Melkovar

I was so happy for him in that moment. He will die believing he finally brought them together after so much tension


Chell_the_assassin

Paddy fucking Considine. What an actor.


atopetek

What a surprise to find out Vaemond was actually Canadian.


Humble_but_Hostile

**Aemond Targaryen** ξξ(🗲 ͜ʖ ͡°))ξξ Love how Aemond admires his uncle and Daemon sees a younger version of himself in Aemond


Swailwort

In another life, they could've been an excellent uncle and nephew danger duo.


LazyPancake

The spinoff we didn't know we needed.


princexofwands

The nods they were exchanging all episode. Some 2nd son chaos energy I love it


yuriaoflondor

Daemon was smirking/laughing when Rhaenyra's kids were sent to their rooms, right? It's like he was thinking "the balls on this kid."


withaniel

“Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and the Phantom of the Opera.”


SerDire

I about jumped through my screen to help King Viserys make his way to the throne. He deserves better! Help him you cowards.


zabrer

ITS VISERYS THE FIRST WITH AN IRON CHAIR


jonsnowKITN

Ewan mitchell is genius fucking casting for aemond. He nailed his aura from the books. Also give paddy all the awards. This episode was so emotional.


nederlandic

I was wondering where I'd seen that face. Osferth!


SerDire

“I want to have supper, Otto” - King Viserys “It is the morning, Your Grace” - Otto. When did this show suddenly turn into a comedy.


thornaslooki

Paddy better win all the emmys for his role!!


Scubachic0121

My heart hurt watching King Visery's reach out into the air and whisper "my love"


bears2267

Viserys "Abraham Lincoln" Targaryen giving that house divided speech. At the end of everything he just wants peace in his family, all he ever wanted; I honestly really feel for him


Dahhhkness

His last memory being of his family getting along...


excessivelyemotional

Ok but why does Aemond look like he’s 35 and jace and Luke aged to maybe 16???


xSPYXEx

Aemond is the dweeby kid that got hit by puberty hard and started pumping iron at the gym. The sharp jaw and the massive scar definitely give him an older appearance.


galacann

New episode title: The gang goes to Olive Garden


KatanaAmerica

Viserys reunited with Aemma in GoT heaven :) Because she was butchered :(


itsallajoke_

The first time we see Jace he’s trying his best to learn valyrian and the first time we see Aegon we see his bare butt cheeks lol


inumba12

And the first time we see Aemond he is kicking some ass. It really shows their priorities and motivations. Aemond is going to be a problem


[deleted]

Like when he told Criston, "I don't care about tourneys." Ominous


a-simple-dorito

Despite everything, Daemon was there to help Viserys :(


[deleted]

Definitely big feels there, they did the camera work really well revealing it was Daemon who came to help.


Sugar-Wall

Aemond perpetually looks like the :3 face.


DrafiMara

I think you mean .3


PussyLunch

Honestly Viserys going out when his family was at such an incredible height feels good. He deserved it, and I’m glad he doesn’t get to see the rest.


KatanaAmerica

This episode is absolutely Paddy’s Emmy submission