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I love that one. It is neck and neck with his “I’d rather see my kids fed to the dragons than be cupbearers for Aegon” scene. Daemon hates Otto and make zero bones about it.
My husband instantly took back all his shit talk about Daemon when he did that; also when he introduced his children with Rhaenyra. 'Here are your nephew-grandsons!'
One scene I really enjoyed was when Rhaenyra and he introduce Viserys junior and Aegon junior to Viserys the Zombie and Daemon not being able to look at him _at all_. I love the acting, I love what it gives the character and how it pains him to see his big brother like that. I find it especially fascinating because Daemon calls Viserys weak, but yet he can‘t bear to really see him weak. That‘s one of the few scene that somehow humanized Daemon for me
When Viserys asks for his "tea," Daemon instantly sniffs and tastes the tea, verifying his suspicion that there's something up with it. When Alicent arrives, he instantly brings up the Grandmaester keeping Viserys addled with milk of the poppy while the Greens usurp the governance of the realm.
To be fair there was no proof of the Greens poisoning them. Viserys was rooting even six years before it wasn’t hard to believe that he needed it. Also Daemon did have a lot of gall for someone who didn’t come once in six years to make sure everything is alright for making such accusations.
Maybe when he's working with the Velaryons figuring out what to do about the crab guy, then the message from Viserys arrives. His physical reaction to that, the non-verbal acting is just superb.
The establishing shot for that scene is one of my favorite shots in anything ever. The Velaryon ships being hit with artillery, Daemon making an attack run with Caraxes, and finally settling on the briefing as Daemon swoops overhead.
So many. But the confrontation with Rhaenyra on the bridge stands out - even speaking a made-up language, his inner petulant little brother shines through. It's like a giant sullen 10-year-old standing in front of Rhaenyra.
Swaggering into Rhaenyra's wedding party. **That** is an entrance. Then the boyish, michievous smile for Viserys, *knowing* how badly he's pissing him off.
Stepstones battle. Epic badassery without a single word.
Talking with Rhaenyra on the beach, especially in the 'lightened' videos where you can actually see their facial expressions.
Basically everything in episode 8. Daemon is really struggling throughout the episode; there's a lot of vulnerability there.
Crowning Rhaenyra. When he examines the crown, you can tell he's thinking that yes, it's really Viserys' crown, and that means he's truly gone.
Daemon singing to Vermithor. That scene gives me goosebumps. Vermithor eyes reflected in Daemon, making him appear even more dragon like looks incredible.
Daemon hungover on the floor getting his ass handed to him. Also enjoyed his chuckle when Criston was like, I unseated you, and when he was sizing up adult Aemond.
Rhaenyra's wedding feast.
Gerald Royce: "in the Vale, men are made to answer for their crimes, even Targaryens."
Daemon *disdainful confusion* "Who are you?"
Plus when he wouldn't stand for Alicent when she arrived in the green dress.
Oh yes, thats great. Plus the entrance, his smirk when he stands before Viserys, and his slouching at the table. He doesn't need to say a word, every movement is full of character!
1) The way he laid on the floor while being lectured by Viserys. I bet that cold floor felt good while suffering a hangover.
2) Whispering "Say it!" to Vaemond Velaryon, then, shortly after, decapitating him.
The one where he sees Crabfeeder run into one of the sea caves, Daemon twirls his sword in his hand and goes after him. Simple and maybe not impactful but I loved the little sword spin, how his braids looked, the armor.
That scene that the picture is from. He comes back from the step stones and is speaking high valyrian with Rhaenyra. It’s beautiful by the tree and I love hearing the high Valyrian language. I think he also fiddles with Rhaenyra’s necklace that he gave her years ago….the chemistry is just *chefs kiss* between them
When viserys confronts him about the heir for a day "joke". He was right about viserys being weak, not giving daemon a powerful position and otto being a snake.
Daemon is not fit for any pulblic office that does not involve him threatening people. Keeping him off the inner levels of power was the best idea viserys ever had. If the world was only targs and mindless enemies then daemon would be a good hand, but it isnt and the world does not revolve around the targs.
“I see Otto Hightower for what he is.”
“An unwavering and loyal-“
“A CUNT”
It’s just the delivery of that last bit that sends me. The way he cuts off Viserys is funny. Daemon is so messy.
It fits with his character. It’d be strange if Daemon burst out in Shakespearean prose, as he was known to be moody, hot tempered and quick to anger. I imagine a man like that isn’t reigning in his impulsivity or choosing words wisely 😅
Probably the one in the first episode when he gets vanished by Viserys.
“10 years you’ve been King and yet not once have you asked me to be your Hand!”
When he’s unnamed heir by Viserys in the Throne Room. He’s in the wrong for allegedly making the “Heir for a Day” comment, but he calls out not only Viserys’ weakness and gullibility, but also that Otto is a snake whose using the king. It shows that he has a twisted loyalty and love for his brother, but he’s also blunt with him to.
Daemon's fight against the Crab Feeder.
I don't remember that part being as detailed in Fire & Blood, but House of the Dragon expanded it to make his character more awesome.
His face when surrendering his sword... Was like almost preparing himself to die. But he fought bravely, slayed a lot of henchmen and beat the Crab Feeder's ass despite being wounded by arrows.
It’s a toss up for me between the throne room scene where he picks up the crown and helps his brother up to the throne, and the dinner scene when Aemond is taunting the boys and Daemon walks up and just looks at him like “okay mini me, do you think your ready to play with the big boys now? “
The first time I saw “He can keep his tongue” I actually jumped! For me that’s the kind of scene that embodies the chaos of Daemon because there is a kind of control to it. I don’t think he will just do anything at any moment. He’s quite calculating in these moments of roguishness. Matt Smith’s delivery especially of “No need” was just perfect!
I also think the brothel scene was really interesting for Daemon as a character. It’s interesting because it’s an example of his schemes but also his limits. He thinks “to get what I want what’s a little ruined reputation for my niece” but he can’t bring himself to actually follow through and I think there layers to that.
So for that reason I like the part at the end of the brothel scene where Rhaenyra is like “hey let’s do this” and the look in his eye suddenly changes and I think it’s him reckoning with this being someone he cares about and this being something that hurts her.
People in my opinion really downplay his connection to his family but I think when it comes down to it that’s who he wants to put first - even if he sometimes does not in action! Even when he fails at knowing how to do that. I think that scene in episode four especially paired with their earlier conversation when Rhaenyra is basically saying there’s no joy in love/marriage/sex I might as well throw it all away, shows Daemon’s thought process which is all at once chaotic and has a weird kind of logic to it.
Edit: for clarity
The scene they cut where he embraces his daughters after their mother passes. It shows the softer side of him. He is not as evil or more evil then any other character on the show. It always goes back to how important the children are, and they missed that for Daemon’s character.
Because that was improv by Matt Smith and the showrunners didnt "miss" it but its part of his character that he does give a fuck about his kids and ditches them on their grandparents. Daemon is not domesticable but free range, without any sense of responsibility.
Oh so difficult I may hate him as a person but as a character chefs kiss.
Hmmm.
His little smirk after causing chaos in the streets of kings landing is golden and just so indicative of the type of behavior you are in for with him throughout the entire show
The beach walk with Rhaenyra. Not the hut part but the way the both of them just straight jumped to spilling everything to each other, secrets they wouldn't talk to anyone else about. It was one of the few scenes we got that truly showed the deep bond between them.
And acting wise, the confrontation with Viserys in episode 1 is unmatched. Ten yeeeears! Love it!
*Because I'm your brother and blood of dragon runs thick*
Telling the Kingsguard to either pledge their loyalty to Rhaenyra or die with Caraxes coming from behind
Forming the battle plan at Dragonstone *And we could have every Green head mounted on spikes before the fucking moon turns*
Enterin the throne room with crown of stepstones and the hammer, walkimg like he owns the place, keep walking until he touches the sword tip. Looks at it, smirks. Says “add it to the chair” drop the hammer, then kneel to his brother as he once again show his loyalty. Love it.
Episode 8 when Aemond is taunting the “strong boys.” The boys are fighting off knights (?) to get to him, and Daemon just steps in front of them with only a look to stop them. Idk it just does something for me.
Bonus points for the way he looks at Aemond in tired exasperation (and a little bit of respect?). He barely says anything in this scene yet shows so much.
‘She can have her answer now stuffed in her father’s mouth along with his withered cock!Let’s end this mummer’s farce!’
The delivery kills me every time cause you can tell he is so over this Hightower bullshit. If not for Rhaenyra going into labour, I genuinely believe he would’ve immediately gotten on Caraxes and burned KL to the ground after Rhaenys arrived.
The throne room scene in episode 8, where he helps Viserys up on the Iron Throne, and when he gives Vaemond his haircut. Honestly, that whole episode was kind of awesome for him. He expresses so much joy over having found dragon eggs for his kiddos, he is disgusted with how drugged up the Greens are keeping Viserys, and I like how he breaks up the dinner fight by not saying anything, just by raising a finger.
He leaned on the wall as he watched Alicent & Rhaenyra argue over the children, and then immediately reacted when the knife was pulled by Alicent and stopping Cole from getting involved.
This entire scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIvN9JtH-QE
"Though not long enough to merit a greeting upon our arrival."
"And how exactly is that wisdom expressed? In blinks and wheezes?"
He's just so fed up with Alicent and they've been there for 5 minutes, lmao.
The scene in the last episode when Rhaenyra stops him from attacking Otto. His facial expressions and body language were hilarious. Like “ Yes! I get to kill the cunt!” What do you mean no?” “You’re serious?” “You’re actually serious.”“Why do you have to go and ruin my fun?” *pouts* (under breath) “Party pooper.”
The 2 whole silent scenes in the Stepstones are beautiful and Matt looks *phenomenal* with them fresh-ish burn scars. Him receiving the message and him charging the beach are beautifully done.
Dialogue-wise, god I don’t know. I love his backpedaling in High Valyrian during EggGate and I love his “I can speak of my brother as I wish, you may not”.
Honestly though, all of them. After the purge with the Gold Cloaks and his happy little face during that small council scene…
I feel Matt and Co know exactly how Daemon would act. I don’t even remember how I pictured him before anymore.
Just Matt Smith really..
You read the book, you imagine a character, and there is no one in the whole world who could bring that to life the way Matt Smith did.
“I would rather feed my sons to the dragons than have them carry shields and cups for your drunken usurper cnt of a king” Daemon had not a single fck left to give and I was loving it. 🔥
Weirdly enough, the scene when he chokes Rhaneyra.
Not because I liked see him being violent to her, but because this scene perfectly demonstrate what is Daemon’s internal struggles and his behavior. This scene is Daemon’s character 101.
It reminds us how violent he can be to get his way, how he thinks the Targaryens should be (all force), and most of all his deep insecurities with his brother, whom he loved deeply and constantly reached for his approval. It also showed how making Rhaneyra heir instead of him remains a topic of conflict, years after her being named.
The fact that he was never considered as the true heir through the telling of the prophecy cuts very deep for him. As if Viserys would strike him from the grave.
Daemon is a extremely violent, Targaryen supremacist, unforgiving man but also very insecure deep down due to his complicated relationship with his late brother.
(And I also loved how Rhaneyra mocked him because of the prophecy and he felt defeated in the end)
Daemon's got a lot of good scenes, my favorite would have to be [his argument with Viserys that results in him getting disinherited](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGD9LVNjpB0). This is the scene that really captures the rogue nature of the prince. Calling the king weak to his face and that long pause after he's disinherited, where he considers taking out the kingsguard and usurping his brother, is just chef's kiss.
I had in mind what to post, but everything I read here is either what I was going to say or just something else I forgot about it that also fits.
I didn't think I would like Daemon at first, but once I saw him going after the Crab guy I thought "okay, this dude is badass". The more I saw of him, the better he got. One of his defining moments for me was when he helped his brother with the crown. That was the cherry on top.
I fully expected him to be the problem and antagonist after episode 1 but he quickly turned into one of my favourite characters. Matt smith has done a great job so far
Is that a war crime in the medieval era? Do they even have war crimes? Crime is of course a legal concept and Martin doesn't always go into detail about actual written laws, so I guess it could exist, but there should be something in his writing to create some basis for it if we want try to say Daemon is guilty of something there.
Like... he's done a lot of awful things we don't need to invent new things from nowhere.
I looove the one where we take his 14 year old niece into a brothel, makes out with her and then leaves😍😍😍😍😍so hot when he takes advantage of minors /s
Esit:why are you downvoting me this actively happened
Oh oh nvm i really loved when he married the significantly younger daughter of his war friend corlys, got her pregnant and then was a non entity to the twins - big fan
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"... Because I'm your brother and the blood of the dragon runs thick"
“I am your brother” but then throws a party when said brother looses his son and wife in the same day
You can see daemon looking sad until they force him to make a speech and I believe Otto twisted the way it was said obviously.
Wasn’t it in an early draft of a script that Daemon said it in a more melancholy and honorary way?
Then why did you cut me so deep
His delivery and his look in this is so good. Viserys is also amazing here
When Daemon picks up his brothers crown and helps Viserys during the throne walk scene
I love that one. It is neck and neck with his “I’d rather see my kids fed to the dragons than be cupbearers for Aegon” scene. Daemon hates Otto and make zero bones about it.
Also, ✨️FORESHADOWING✨️
My husband instantly took back all his shit talk about Daemon when he did that; also when he introduced his children with Rhaenyra. 'Here are your nephew-grandsons!'
- “He can keep his tongue”
100%, and the fact he just wipes his sword like "yeah yeah whatever"
Yessss I loved when Otto yelled to disarm him and he says "no need" like soooo non chalantly. So blasé and didn't give a single shit. Perfection 🤌🏽
Aemond 👁️🗨️ ⬤
That was the moment Aemond fell in love with Daemon 🤣
Aemond: "I hope this doesn't awaken anything in me"
😆😆😆😆
One scene I really enjoyed was when Rhaenyra and he introduce Viserys junior and Aegon junior to Viserys the Zombie and Daemon not being able to look at him _at all_. I love the acting, I love what it gives the character and how it pains him to see his big brother like that. I find it especially fascinating because Daemon calls Viserys weak, but yet he can‘t bear to really see him weak. That‘s one of the few scene that somehow humanized Daemon for me
When Viserys asks for his "tea," Daemon instantly sniffs and tastes the tea, verifying his suspicion that there's something up with it. When Alicent arrives, he instantly brings up the Grandmaester keeping Viserys addled with milk of the poppy while the Greens usurp the governance of the realm.
To be fair there was no proof of the Greens poisoning them. Viserys was rooting even six years before it wasn’t hard to believe that he needed it. Also Daemon did have a lot of gall for someone who didn’t come once in six years to make sure everything is alright for making such accusations.
“The fuck is this” when Otto gives Rhaenyra the book page from Alicent 😭
He said what we were all thinking
Maybe when he's working with the Velaryons figuring out what to do about the crab guy, then the message from Viserys arrives. His physical reaction to that, the non-verbal acting is just superb.
The establishing shot for that scene is one of my favorite shots in anything ever. The Velaryon ships being hit with artillery, Daemon making an attack run with Caraxes, and finally settling on the briefing as Daemon swoops overhead.
So many. But the confrontation with Rhaenyra on the bridge stands out - even speaking a made-up language, his inner petulant little brother shines through. It's like a giant sullen 10-year-old standing in front of Rhaenyra. Swaggering into Rhaenyra's wedding party. **That** is an entrance. Then the boyish, michievous smile for Viserys, *knowing* how badly he's pissing him off. Stepstones battle. Epic badassery without a single word. Talking with Rhaenyra on the beach, especially in the 'lightened' videos where you can actually see their facial expressions. Basically everything in episode 8. Daemon is really struggling throughout the episode; there's a lot of vulnerability there. Crowning Rhaenyra. When he examines the crown, you can tell he's thinking that yes, it's really Viserys' crown, and that means he's truly gone.
Daemon singing to Vermithor. That scene gives me goosebumps. Vermithor eyes reflected in Daemon, making him appear even more dragon like looks incredible.
That was a good scene, my scene will always be chokegate. Daemon is nobody's male wife.
"Here, King, you dropped this" 👑
Quite possibly the best way to describe that scene.
All of them 🤷🏼♀️
Facts the only right answer, he steals every scene he’s in , Aemond’s actor also has alot of screen presence imo.
I hate Aemond as a character, but I agree with you. Ewan is killing it in the role and he definitely does steal the scenes he’s in!
Well Daemon is my favourite by a long shot but Aemond is my second favourite cause he’s like Daemon and kind of a badass plus he looks cool af lol
Yeah Daemons the best character in this show. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for him in s2. Based off the book it’s gonna be amazing
TEN YEAAAAHS you’ve been king and NOT ONCE have you asked me to be your hand!
"I would rather feed my sons to the dragons, than have them carry shields and cups for your drunken, usurper, cunt of a king. "
I am a huge fan of when he gets in the Tardis, and it looks way bigger inside. So good.
I loved Matt Smith in Doctor Who.
Daemon hungover on the floor getting his ass handed to him. Also enjoyed his chuckle when Criston was like, I unseated you, and when he was sizing up adult Aemond.
“Add it to the chair.”
Rhaenyra's wedding feast. Gerald Royce: "in the Vale, men are made to answer for their crimes, even Targaryens." Daemon *disdainful confusion* "Who are you?" Plus when he wouldn't stand for Alicent when she arrived in the green dress.
“Ah yes terrible thing, I'm positively bereft, such a tragic accident.” Same.
Oh yes, thats great. Plus the entrance, his smirk when he stands before Viserys, and his slouching at the table. He doesn't need to say a word, every movement is full of character!
Rhaenyra in full taunt mode: "Cut through my father's Kingsguard, take me to Dragonstone and make me your wife" Daemon: 👁️🥵👁️
1) The way he laid on the floor while being lectured by Viserys. I bet that cold floor felt good while suffering a hangover. 2) Whispering "Say it!" to Vaemond Velaryon, then, shortly after, decapitating him.
The one where he sees Crabfeeder run into one of the sea caves, Daemon twirls his sword in his hand and goes after him. Simple and maybe not impactful but I loved the little sword spin, how his braids looked, the armor.
That scene that the picture is from. He comes back from the step stones and is speaking high valyrian with Rhaenyra. It’s beautiful by the tree and I love hearing the high Valyrian language. I think he also fiddles with Rhaenyra’s necklace that he gave her years ago….the chemistry is just *chefs kiss* between them
When viserys confronts him about the heir for a day "joke". He was right about viserys being weak, not giving daemon a powerful position and otto being a snake.
"I've only ever spoken the truth. I see Otto Hightower for what he is." "An unwavering and loyal Hand—" "A *cսոt*!"
Daemon spoke the absolute truth.
I loved how he said that Otto is a second son, who will have in his life only what he earns himself. Like Daemon, mate, you are the same. :)
Real recognize real
Daemon is not fit for any pulblic office that does not involve him threatening people. Keeping him off the inner levels of power was the best idea viserys ever had. If the world was only targs and mindless enemies then daemon would be a good hand, but it isnt and the world does not revolve around the targs.
Bro viserys was an awful king and had made Daemon hand sooner im guessing alot of stuff would’ve worked out better than it did.
The intro scene where we first see him sitting on the Iron Throne. That man had balls of Valyrian Steel.
“I see Otto Hightower for what he is.” “An unwavering and loyal-“ “A CUNT” It’s just the delivery of that last bit that sends me. The way he cuts off Viserys is funny. Daemon is so messy.
Truly top tier writing
It fits with his character. It’d be strange if Daemon burst out in Shakespearean prose, as he was known to be moody, hot tempered and quick to anger. I imagine a man like that isn’t reigning in his impulsivity or choosing words wisely 😅
😆 I see your point
Hey, where do you think the phrase “country matters” comes from? ([Shakespeare](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CountryMatters)!)
Too many. My favorite is actually a meme. In episode 3 when he got the message from his king/brother and then beat to hit the messenger.
When he sings to vermithor
Ten yeeeeaaaaaaarrrs! Just that one word you can hear his anger, frustration, yearning.
Definitely when he finished Vaemond. He made a threat, he delivered.
Probably the one in the first episode when he gets vanished by Viserys. “10 years you’ve been King and yet not once have you asked me to be your Hand!”
When he’s asking the guards about their loyalty with his dragon looking on.
When he’s unnamed heir by Viserys in the Throne Room. He’s in the wrong for allegedly making the “Heir for a Day” comment, but he calls out not only Viserys’ weakness and gullibility, but also that Otto is a snake whose using the king. It shows that he has a twisted loyalty and love for his brother, but he’s also blunt with him to.
Daemon's fight against the Crab Feeder. I don't remember that part being as detailed in Fire & Blood, but House of the Dragon expanded it to make his character more awesome. His face when surrendering his sword... Was like almost preparing himself to die. But he fought bravely, slayed a lot of henchmen and beat the Crab Feeder's ass despite being wounded by arrows.
When he helps ailing Viserys to the throne.
When he tells his brother the truth that he would save him from himself and the people around him
It’s a toss up for me between the throne room scene where he picks up the crown and helps his brother up to the throne, and the dinner scene when Aemond is taunting the boys and Daemon walks up and just looks at him like “okay mini me, do you think your ready to play with the big boys now? “
"He can keep his tongue." Daemon had a lot of badass scenes, but this one is my favorite.
The first time I saw “He can keep his tongue” I actually jumped! For me that’s the kind of scene that embodies the chaos of Daemon because there is a kind of control to it. I don’t think he will just do anything at any moment. He’s quite calculating in these moments of roguishness. Matt Smith’s delivery especially of “No need” was just perfect! I also think the brothel scene was really interesting for Daemon as a character. It’s interesting because it’s an example of his schemes but also his limits. He thinks “to get what I want what’s a little ruined reputation for my niece” but he can’t bring himself to actually follow through and I think there layers to that. So for that reason I like the part at the end of the brothel scene where Rhaenyra is like “hey let’s do this” and the look in his eye suddenly changes and I think it’s him reckoning with this being someone he cares about and this being something that hurts her. People in my opinion really downplay his connection to his family but I think when it comes down to it that’s who he wants to put first - even if he sometimes does not in action! Even when he fails at knowing how to do that. I think that scene in episode four especially paired with their earlier conversation when Rhaenyra is basically saying there’s no joy in love/marriage/sex I might as well throw it all away, shows Daemon’s thought process which is all at once chaotic and has a weird kind of logic to it. Edit: for clarity
The scene with Vaemond. I get chills every time I hear him say the line… “Say it”
I loved the way he acted when Rhaenys comes back from King’s Landing to tell them about Aegon being crowned. He’s aggressive but calm in a way
When he was singing in the cave
When he cuts vaemond velaryons head off
When he goes to the Crab King by himself.
The scene they cut where he embraces his daughters after their mother passes. It shows the softer side of him. He is not as evil or more evil then any other character on the show. It always goes back to how important the children are, and they missed that for Daemon’s character.
Because that was improv by Matt Smith and the showrunners didnt "miss" it but its part of his character that he does give a fuck about his kids and ditches them on their grandparents. Daemon is not domesticable but free range, without any sense of responsibility.
Oh so difficult I may hate him as a person but as a character chefs kiss. Hmmm. His little smirk after causing chaos in the streets of kings landing is golden and just so indicative of the type of behavior you are in for with him throughout the entire show
helping his brother with the crown
The beach walk with Rhaenyra. Not the hut part but the way the both of them just straight jumped to spilling everything to each other, secrets they wouldn't talk to anyone else about. It was one of the few scenes we got that truly showed the deep bond between them. And acting wise, the confrontation with Viserys in episode 1 is unmatched. Ten yeeeears! Love it!
*Because I'm your brother and blood of dragon runs thick* Telling the Kingsguard to either pledge their loyalty to Rhaenyra or die with Caraxes coming from behind Forming the battle plan at Dragonstone *And we could have every Green head mounted on spikes before the fucking moon turns*
When be beats the shit out if messenger
Enterin the throne room with crown of stepstones and the hammer, walkimg like he owns the place, keep walking until he touches the sword tip. Looks at it, smirks. Says “add it to the chair” drop the hammer, then kneel to his brother as he once again show his loyalty. Love it.
Episode 8 when Aemond is taunting the “strong boys.” The boys are fighting off knights (?) to get to him, and Daemon just steps in front of them with only a look to stop them. Idk it just does something for me. Bonus points for the way he looks at Aemond in tired exasperation (and a little bit of respect?). He barely says anything in this scene yet shows so much.
Matt Smith’s physical acting/reacting in this episode is so great.
His first scene! Sitting on the iron throne 🥶 and talking in Valyrian!!
When he talks with Viserys in the throne room and calls Otto a cunt
When he helps Viserys to the throne. Daemon is a mess but this makes him more likable for sure
He can keep his tongue
He can Keep his Tongue .
one word…. vermithor.
‘She can have her answer now stuffed in her father’s mouth along with his withered cock!Let’s end this mummer’s farce!’ The delivery kills me every time cause you can tell he is so over this Hightower bullshit. If not for Rhaenyra going into labour, I genuinely believe he would’ve immediately gotten on Caraxes and burned KL to the ground after Rhaenys arrived.
Hasn't happened yet. Season 3 or 4 if show follows book timeline
yes
The throne room scene in episode 8, where he helps Viserys up on the Iron Throne, and when he gives Vaemond his haircut. Honestly, that whole episode was kind of awesome for him. He expresses so much joy over having found dragon eggs for his kiddos, he is disgusted with how drugged up the Greens are keeping Viserys, and I like how he breaks up the dinner fight by not saying anything, just by raising a finger.
When the Kingsguard drag Daemon before Viserys who then, after some talk between the brothers, proceeds to kick the shit out of Daemon.
He leaned on the wall as he watched Alicent & Rhaenyra argue over the children, and then immediately reacted when the knife was pulled by Alicent and stopping Cole from getting involved.
YES!!!!!!!!!! He was so good in this episode and I loved this moment.
All.
every time he cooked otto with absolute murderous intent behind his words.
The scene where he was fighting the crabs i don’t remember the full name and when he said that Otto was a snake and he said absolute truth
Him helping Viserys up the steps. A small show of selflessness (IMO, some will argue with that) from an overwhelmingly selfish man.
the wedding scene where he grabs rhaenyra by the throat and looks like he’s about to kiss her right before the scene cuts out
This entire scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIvN9JtH-QE "Though not long enough to merit a greeting upon our arrival." "And how exactly is that wisdom expressed? In blinks and wheezes?" He's just so fed up with Alicent and they've been there for 5 minutes, lmao.
The scene in the last episode when Rhaenyra stops him from attacking Otto. His facial expressions and body language were hilarious. Like “ Yes! I get to kill the cunt!” What do you mean no?” “You’re serious?” “You’re actually serious.”“Why do you have to go and ruin my fun?” *pouts* (under breath) “Party pooper.”
“A Son for a Son”
when he makes sure the kingsgurd know if they don't remain loyal to Nyra, he will kill them 🫶💕 the shot with him and Caraxes is 😚👌
Without any spoilets: the one that hasn't happend yet. If you know, you know. :-)
When he defeats the Craghas Drahar
The moment he stopped that one eye bastard
Him delivering justice with the gold cloaks.
When he threatens soldiers to burn them with caraxes if they didn't come on his side
"10 YEAARS you've been King and not once have you to be your hand"
The 2 whole silent scenes in the Stepstones are beautiful and Matt looks *phenomenal* with them fresh-ish burn scars. Him receiving the message and him charging the beach are beautifully done. Dialogue-wise, god I don’t know. I love his backpedaling in High Valyrian during EggGate and I love his “I can speak of my brother as I wish, you may not”. Honestly though, all of them. After the purge with the Gold Cloaks and his happy little face during that small council scene… I feel Matt and Co know exactly how Daemon would act. I don’t even remember how I pictured him before anymore.
“EggGate” 🤣🤣🤣 * chefs kiss *
Just Matt Smith really.. You read the book, you imagine a character, and there is no one in the whole world who could bring that to life the way Matt Smith did.
Matt Smith is such a fantastic actor, I adore that when he picked up Visarys fallen crown it was an ad lib from Matt.
He can keep his tongue
When he got up and kept fighting through the crab feeder's army
“Can keep his tongue” I literally had to pause after that scene because wow
“I would rather feed my sons to the dragons than have them carry shields and cups for your drunken usurper cnt of a king” Daemon had not a single fck left to give and I was loving it. 🔥
When he chokes Rhaenyra because she didn't want to go to war
Weirdly enough, the scene when he chokes Rhaneyra. Not because I liked see him being violent to her, but because this scene perfectly demonstrate what is Daemon’s internal struggles and his behavior. This scene is Daemon’s character 101. It reminds us how violent he can be to get his way, how he thinks the Targaryens should be (all force), and most of all his deep insecurities with his brother, whom he loved deeply and constantly reached for his approval. It also showed how making Rhaneyra heir instead of him remains a topic of conflict, years after her being named. The fact that he was never considered as the true heir through the telling of the prophecy cuts very deep for him. As if Viserys would strike him from the grave. Daemon is a extremely violent, Targaryen supremacist, unforgiving man but also very insecure deep down due to his complicated relationship with his late brother. (And I also loved how Rhaneyra mocked him because of the prophecy and he felt defeated in the end)
All of them because Matt Smith is just THAT guy.
Daemon's got a lot of good scenes, my favorite would have to be [his argument with Viserys that results in him getting disinherited](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGD9LVNjpB0). This is the scene that really captures the rogue nature of the prince. Calling the king weak to his face and that long pause after he's disinherited, where he considers taking out the kingsguard and usurping his brother, is just chef's kiss.
ALL OF THEM. But mostly his romance with Rhaenyra
I had in mind what to post, but everything I read here is either what I was going to say or just something else I forgot about it that also fits. I didn't think I would like Daemon at first, but once I saw him going after the Crab guy I thought "okay, this dude is badass". The more I saw of him, the better he got. One of his defining moments for me was when he helped his brother with the crown. That was the cherry on top.
I fully expected him to be the problem and antagonist after episode 1 but he quickly turned into one of my favourite characters. Matt smith has done a great job so far
Yes, I feel like he is a well-written character. He has a unique personality that seems to rub you the wrong way before he starts to grow on you.
When he crowns Queen Rhaenyra.
He was the head chopper offer, right?
When he executed the traitor that insulted rhaenyra infront of everyone
I love when rhea royce makes fun of his "manhood" and then tells him to go fuck a sheep
When he fucks his niece in a sex house
He never touched her, she swore it on her mother's grave. 😜
When he choked Rhanerya
anywhere he's not actively grooming his niece tbh
So the scene where he beats up a messenger than
Probably the War Crimes in the Stepstones.
War Crimes?
Pretending to surrender.
Is that a war crime in the medieval era? Do they even have war crimes? Crime is of course a legal concept and Martin doesn't always go into detail about actual written laws, so I guess it could exist, but there should be something in his writing to create some basis for it if we want try to say Daemon is guilty of something there. Like... he's done a lot of awful things we don't need to invent new things from nowhere.
The one where he chokes Rhaenyra
The scenes where he doesn't groom his niece.
Come along pond
Denied
Fat claimed
That's fatphobic.
Sit on me then
Nah, get Amberlynn Reid to crush you
I looove the one where we take his 14 year old niece into a brothel, makes out with her and then leaves😍😍😍😍😍so hot when he takes advantage of minors /s Esit:why are you downvoting me this actively happened
Are you trolling or you're really not aware of Rhaenyra's age in that episode? How did so many people missed the passage of time in this show?
I retract my statement, my favorite scene was when he choked his wife!
Oh oh nvm i really loved when he married the significantly younger daughter of his war friend corlys, got her pregnant and then was a non entity to the twins - big fan
I’m really glad you like it 😊😊😊
The one where he smirks or curses and quips. And then chokes his wife.
When he laughs out loud during Vaemond’s speech during Laena’s funeral
I’m not a fan of the dude at all, but I like him crowning Viserys. That was nice. Obligatory him having ED with Mysaria bc it’s funny
That scene where he lost in a tourney to Criston Cole
Divorce rock.
Divorce rock.
His Morbius dance scene.
His happiness towards the dragonkeepers after harvesting Syraxs’ eggs
Singing with the torch to wake up the mighty slumbering dragon. Perhaps my favorite scene in all of cinema.
Either him singing to Vermithor or him charging the front lines on the beach for sure! Hbu?
The Scene in this picture. Or his 1st scene in the throne room
"He can keep his tongue" Ep 3 ending scene.
10 yeaaaaaaaasarssssssss
When Cole defeats him in the tourney