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HotD episode 10 was a masterpiece, one I both adored and hated. The entire episode felt like a dream of being chased yet having the feeling of not being able to run at all.
There were so many things I wish to highlight. But first, the ironies:
The cruel irony of how everyone had to lose something to attain the crown. While Viserys lost his body, Rhaenyra lost her child (and recieved the crown in front of the pyre)
The way that Daemon ignored Rhaenyra's gut-wrenching calls to him but was the first to bend the knee, fulfilling his role as her ally but failing as her companion.
The fact most predominantly shown was how without the dragons... Targaryens are nothing. To think that the Dance of Dragons began because of a Dragon refusing the command of their rider.
The way Rhaenyra, even through her pain, made it a priority to inform her sons of what had happened in order to save them the pain.
There were also so many parallels in this episode.
Both Daemon and Corlys refusing to acknowledge that they weren't the only ones who have lost a child (completely sidetracking the sentiments of their spouses to have their overdramatic diva moments).
Rhaenyra stripping Otto of his pin, the same way her father did.
Daemon crowning Rhaenyra, the same way he put the crown on his brother's head.
And finally, Rhaenyra receiving the crown standing in front of the burning pyre of her child facing away from it, and in the end... recieving the news of Luke's death standing alone, facing refusal of her claim as a ruler in front of a fire, looking towards it rather than away, thus disregarding her desire to not be a queen of the ashes... now she wishes to set it ablaze herself.
All in all, it was a fitting end to season one and I can't wait to see how season two turns out.
(I have not read the books and all my interpretations are based solely on the show)
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House of the Dragon, Episode 8:
Not Alicent thinking that Viserys was talking about her rapist firstborn while he answered Rheanyra's question on his deathbed, regarding her being the 'prince' that will unite them as one, especially mere hours after we see them being hospitable after years.
Syrax providing Daemon and Rheanyra's children with three eggs, for their three children, befitting their station as trueborn children of dragons.
Funnily enough, Daemon being a classy malewife and manslaughtering Vaemond Velaryon for badmouthing Rhaenyra (all true, by the way), screamed Will Smith Energy (not that I condone what he did in any way).
Lastly, wondering why Aemond Targaryen's actions seem so familiar, why his mannerisms are something that remind us of someone we've witnessed before? Me too! Each and every action, sly retort, and taunt, gives the viewers of Daemon Targaryen in his prime, impulsive, agitated, and having a keen taste of violence.
But where Daemon's actions reflect underlying hurt, and the urge to protect and safeguard his family, Aemond's actions are a result of his dysfunctional upbringing and the deep seethed wounds caused by the callous words of his own blood at the time he didn't have a dragon, and thus, no proper position as a dragon himself.
HotD episode 7 was frightening in its approach. It resonated a single message loud and clear... fire will reign.
The entire episode carried the strength of fire is such a subtle manner that it left me stunned and at a loss of words. Each conflict was illuminated and outlines by bright, raging flames.
The first time we see the symbolism of separation by fire is during the conversation between Viserys and Daemon.
We see it again, when Raenys calls Corlys out for desiring the throne for himself, ending his delusion of righteousness.
We see it behind Alicent and Rhaenyra when Allicent loses control and goes feral as the dam of her patience breaks.
We even see it behind Laenor's 'death' and his end in flames itself.
Another aspect which consumed me was the blood and the comparisons drawn by it.
While on one hand we see Rhaenyra bleeding alone, without Laenor by her side.
We see Rhaenyra and Daemon bleed together as he binds himself to her by marriage.
We also get a beautiful parallel of Daemon and Rhaenyra walking on the same beach where Laenor and Rhaenyra once started their relationship. A new start and perhaps a better one.
In the end, only one thing stands true:
Fire is a prison. The Targaryens are made of fire, meant to burn together.
I have not read the books and all my interpretations are based solely on the show.
“ And I lost you (choose you). The one I was dancin' with....
And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was (maroon)...
The lips I used to call home, so scarlet, it was (maroon).
And I wake with your memory over me. That's a real fucking legacy to leave.”
This song is SO Rhaenyra and Harwin.
House of the Dragon // The Secret History, Donna Tartt
they all look so amazing
✨ House of the Dragon cast at premiere ✨
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen.
Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.
Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon.
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen.
Paddy Considine as Viserys I.
Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
Emily Carey as young Alicent Hightower.
Me and the devil | rated e | ch 3
“This is just an excuse to see me wearing a crown.”
“What if it’s? Maybe I want you to fuck me wearing a crown.” She said sitting in his lap.
“Do you want a crown? I will give you a crown.”
Me and the devil | rated e | ch 2
“How is it to kill someone?” She whispered.
“To a demon? Just part of our nature.”
“And to a dragon?”
“...Dragons and demons are made from the same material.”
Me and the devil | rated e | ch 1
Princess Rhaenyra, heir to the iron throne was cursed. Since her first moon blood lots of pretendents came to Kings Landing begging for her hand, just to die in the celebrations. Some people would say that the princess was being protected by the seven, others would say that she was being kept so she could marry a dragon rider, a legit son from the old Valyria, but others would say that she was promised by a demon.
If they know how right they were. But fortunately for Rhaenyra she was very happy with her future consort.
I THINK YOU MEAN OUR WIFE 🤓☝️
MILLY? MY WIFE? OH MY GOSHHHHH AHHHHH
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴…𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
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More art of my oc Reyne Mariner! Just your local depressed lesbian who’s girlfriend when missing under mysterious circumstances
I can totally see it
🫶🫶🥹💜✨
If anyone needs this video with more distinct Rhaenyra’s "Daemon"
daemyra’s aesthetics
«…is here in my arms…»
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Daemyra!au: The Royal family in the 1950-60s
Daemyra!IG for Certain Things by @ronni-right
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For Certain Things by @ronni-right
If you want me to make a short edit for your fic, you can text me and we will discuss it 🤗
Summary: Daemon is a forward for the UK Royal Dragons football team. Rhaenyra is a member of the girl group the Fire and Sugar. Daemon and Rhaenyra aren't related, they never met, but public ship them because they have the same last name and both are hot. So one day they meet at a party and the rest is the history.
mattmilly and their amazing chemistry✨
«…if you were my little girl…»
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