House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 4: What The Hell, Aemond?! Why He Did THAT Explained

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#moviesupdate Welcome to Reaction of A! In this video, we dive into the shocking actions of Aemond Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 4. What drove him to make such a bold and controversial move? We explore the motivations, consequences, and what this means for the future of the Targaryen family. Join us as we analyze Aemond's character, his role in the ongoing conflict, and how his actions could reshape the power dynamics in Westeros. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most intense moments of the season! Like, comment, and subscribe for more House of the Dragon analysis and breakdowns

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00:00Welcome back everyone.

00:06It is Amelia.

00:07I hope you are fine.

00:08Aemon Targaryen tries to kill his brother King Aegon to Targaryen in House of the Dragon

00:13Season 2 Episode 4 in a shocking twist that will have major ramifications moving forward.

00:19Although the show leaves it uncertain, I think it can be assumed King Aegon is not dead at

00:24the end of the episode.

00:26But nonetheless, he is going to be out of action for a while and there's a lot to unpack

00:30with what Aemon did and why he did it.

00:32The prince is no stranger to kinslaying.

00:35Of course, Aemon killed his nephew Lucys Velaryon in House of the Dragon Season 1 sending and

00:41he does actually succeed in murdering another member of his family here with the death of

00:46Rhaenys Targaryen with Aemon's dragon Vhagan biting off the head of her dragon Melys and

00:51sending them tumbling to their deaths.

00:53But it's attempted murder of Aegon that's more intriguing.

00:56The direct setup for Aemon attempting to kill Aegon came in the previous episode when the

01:01king found his brother at a brothel lying with SLYI.

01:05Aegon was quick to mock and try to humiliate his brother.

01:08And that happening to Aemon in the one place where he clearly allows himself to actually

01:12be vulnerable makes it a particularly damaging moment that would have left him wanting revenge.

01:18The truth, though, is that this runs much deeper and has technically been set up ever

01:23since they first appeared.

01:24The dynamic between Aegon and Aemon wasn't too different in their younger days.

01:29Aegon could be cruel towards his younger brother and mocked him relentlessly over his lack

01:34of a dragon more so than the strong voice Aemon called out.

01:37There are years of insults, slights, and a general resentment that have gone into this

01:41moment with Aemon finally getting his chance to take revenge upon his older brother.

01:46Aemon attempting to kill his brother is a brand new addition that does not happen in

01:51George RR Martin's Fire and Blood.

01:53The battle at Rook's Rest is a little more straightforward in the book with both Aegon

01:57and Aemon lying in wait as part of the plan and they use their dragons to attack Rhaenys

02:02together.

02:03All three crash to the ground, killing Rhaenys and Melies while Aegon suffers injuries and

02:08burns across his body.

02:09It is, of course, possible that is just how history presents it and that this is the truth

02:14of the matter that was covered up.

02:16Aemon may not succeed in killing Aegon but he does succeed in his goal of getting on

02:20the Iron Throne.

02:22In the book, Aegon's injuries keep him bedridden for around a year, often asleep and in need

02:27of milk of the poppy.

02:28Aemon takes his crown, the Iron Throne, and rules as Prince Regent in that time.

02:33That will include, eventually, he and Cole amassing an army to march against Daemon Targaryen

02:38and Harrenhal, though that may not fully play out until House of the Dragons season 3.

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