Aemond has probably one of the best lines I've ever heard. "Don't mourn for me mother, it was a fair exchange. I may have lost an eye, but I gained a dragon." Hard

Aemond riding Vhagar was one of the coolest moments in this entire series.

The kids they cast did such a great job. Excited to see older Aegon and Aemond and Jace and Luke!

The kid playing Aemond is really a natural. No trying hard at all. Even the way he says valyrian words, it’s so good. Sad we only get to see the kids for a couple of episodes. Wish them the best post HOTD.

Young guy who played Aemond did a fantastic job.

Young Aemond is one of those characters that you can't fully hate just because of how well the he is portrayed.

"I think it came out pretty well." Bless him! Incredibly humble - I'm sad to see this actor go. Young Aemond is definitely a scene-stealer!

From being made fun off for not having a dragon to claiming the biggest dragon in the realm...what a great story.

Kid aemond killed it in this scene!

This kid really impressed me His character is the most intriguing for the kids and the actor sells it and I really believe him

I kinda understand why they did not show Laena claiming Vhagar earlier, as it would make this moment lose weight by being the same type of stuff, but I am glad they did film it so we can have more moments like this in an extended version.

The fact that 10 years old kid taming the largest dragon alive is too badass🔥🔥 🔥 Aemond is the perfect embodiment of how I imagine a Targaryen would be!

They really aced this scene. I have watched this scene more than 10 times now. Gives me chills everytime. Amazing scene.

Leo does such an amazing job as Aemond. I love how he's initially this beaten-down, bullied kid who doesn't have his own dragon, to the rider of the biggest dragon around and so incredibly-confident. I also love how he pronounces the Valyrian language, really rolling it. The later fight with the other kids was absolutely brutal too.

Big props to this actor, he conveyes the riding very well. I could totally feel his excitement the first time I saw this, I was so happy for him

Leo is living every boy's dream right now. The lad has talents.

Man, I envy that kid. It looked like so much fun to film!

Leo is so cool. I wish him all the success in the world. He’s a team player and a good actor.

I love the design of Vhagar! You really convey her age with small details like the excess skin from her neck and her general slow movement, but at the same time she is definitely powerful. The biggest and most dangerous being on the planet (that we know of). And the sound she makes are perfect, the low growls and grumbles conveys just how large her nasal flaps and inner vocal chords must be compared to a human, you would almost hear them vibrate themselves being that close to her.

Leo did a great job! This kid is talented and I see bright future for him

his Valyrian is spot on, love his pronunciation and intonation, gives it a really personale note. great job

Even though Aemond wasn't a dragon rider from birth and got mocked from his brother and cousin. I love how he proves everyone wrong and claims Vhagar for his own. He is totally a fan favorite and a strongly portrayed character.

I love Aemond and I hope to see him recast in upcoming series! The young lad's a genius ❤️

That kid is a really good actor. He also seems well-mannered. Wishing him the best! and hope he got recast on future projects!!

Probably the most beautiful scene of the season. Well lit, too.

I feel bad that aemonds actor gets so few scenes. Probably the best of the child actors in my opinion. Hope he has a great career ahead of him. Be so cool if they brought him back in a later series when he's older to play like daemon blackfyre or bloodraven

I love this actor now! He’s so good! And forever more he will be known as The Aemond who tamed Vhaegar.

we stan aemond

And this moment where Aemond became the fan fav. The actor did a wonderful job, so does the HOD team.

He is such a cool kid, did a good job.

I had goosebumps in this scene . It was a masterpiece

I thought that young actor did a great job. Sorry that he's being replaced in another time jump, but his future self looks badass!

I will miss the young Aegon and Aemon.

That kid has a bright future, he's really good. I hope he learnt a lot acting alongside Vhagar, certainly the oldest actress still working today.

Vhagar and young Aemond was exhilarating and clever to show the original difficulties he had.

Leo (Aemond) did such an amazing job, this scene will be forever remembered and used as an example when people talk about dragon riders and the claiming of a dragon.

He made me love Aemond. I was also concerned about puberty when they talked about the time it took to shoot.

This kid got paid to hang out with some cool people, fly a dragon, get in a fight and wear some cool make up. What a legend

Aemond is now my fav character 💚🔥

Leo Ashton really played Aemon well. I love seeing all these new actors. It's refreshing and great!

Amazing scene. The child that play Aemond is a great actor.

The Aemond & Vhagar scene in episode 7 was well done

When he pulls the ropes and vhagar obeys the command...just amazing

On the topic of the last episode and claiming Vhagar, I gotta say, the kid fight scene was intense. With how common violence and gore is nowadays, especially when CGI is combined with super/fantasy plots, no one is really shocked by violence anymore. The fight scene between the kids did just that to me though. All these kids going 100% in the aim to maim each other shocked me more than any giga violent 2022 show/movie. Mostly because I didn't expect that type of rough brawling and beatings from these child actors. Their amazing acting made me uneasy in ways that edgy CGI gory explosions can never do. Most importantly the violence isn't just for shock value, it's purposeful to the story.

Aemond riding the dragon to the subtle game of thrones music gave me chills

i loved the analogy of Vhagar being like an old cat.

This young man has done a great job as Aemond. The Vhagar riding scene was a true goosebumps scene.

Kid is living the dream, he did it so well

This scene was so good that it's a pity we haven't seen a bit more of Leo as Aemond

Considering the cold hearted Queen that first claimed her, Vhagar wouldn’t let just anyone claim her. Aemond must have something special in him for Vhagar to not just roast him alive.

"It was a fair exchange. I may have lost an eye, but I gained a dragon" -the way he delivered. Great scene, awesome performance.

Amazing scene, great actor

Its so good to see Game of Thrones redeeming itself with HotD, its back to what I fell in love with

This actor is gonna be big star in the future. Like the guys said, he's natural.

When he said "I think it came out pretty well" in the end, that was an understatement.

Him and Ty nailed it, was gutted that they had to do another time jump cos I really enjoyed their younger characters

Came out pretty well?? This was one of the best, if not THE BEST dragon scene I have ever watched!!!! You KILLED IT LITTLE BOY!

She’s like an old cat 😂

The casting so far has been absolutely perfect. I will miss our younger cast but I am ready for the Dance!

He nailed the part as Aemond, the look on his face at every shot, i hope that older aemond is just as good as the young one

This was the best scene in HOTD, and most convinsed acting. I would like to watch this boy in many movies in the future

Leo did a fantastic job, amazing

Leo did an amazing job, he's very talented.

Best scene in the episode 😍

the kid such a good actor congrats to Leo (Aemond) on getting this role

This is literally my favorite scene in all of Thrones and HotD

Kudos to the cast. Leo Ashton brought his natural confidence to Aemond onscreen in his final moments of the show!

"Dragons just grow old and they die" Dorne: 😳😆🤣🤣🤣

Wow. To have that moment in your memory box as a kid is such a beautiful thing. This sequence alone was incredible and one of the best I’ve ever seen in the whole GoT world. This young actor did an amazing job. To go from a kid who was bullied to a rider of the biggest dragon to a complete A-hole is the definition of range. The kid’s got a bright future. Brava!

Never thought that I will fall for Aemond 😂 Leo made it!

This scene is the highlight of ep7 for me so breathtaking ✨️

Yess 🔥 Aemond claimed Vhagar not stole

I root for him just to hate him later, good acting right there

Aemond was the best so far in this series

“The biggest dragon who’s ever existed” Balerion: “Am I a joke to you?”

I’m so happy for the pack of kids they got to act the young Targaryen’s and Velarion’s, very talented bunch

Leo was amazing, such a shame he was only in 2 episodes

HOTD with amazing casts!! Its just so sad that they get small amount of screen time coz of the time jumps. I miss Milly's Rhaenyra. Young Aemond is amazing BTW. Damn that kid can slay with an eye 😏

Best scene in the show. I can't wait for episode 8, Aemond looks so badass. When we finally see grown Aemond riding Vhagar in battle it will truly be something special

“I may have lost an eye, but I have gained a dragon” - Aemond Targaryen

that kid is one hell of an actor, especially in those scenes

One of the coolest GOT universe moment! Aemond was a little badass there!

"How To Claim Your Dragon" what a lovely pun

the kids in this show are so adorable, it's always so crazy seeing young people acting this well

this explains why the scene was so dark, they didnt want us to see Aemonds actor getting older cause it took so long to finish this sequence.

Thank you for confirming that Vhagar is, indeed, a grumpy granny. Love her.

I wanted to watch the whole video about the shoot of this sequence. It's amazing job, thank you! The actor playing Aemond and his voice is magnificent!

He really did a great job riding Vhagar bcs seeing him barely hang onto the saddle made me think he really got strong arms & what if he drop. Good job Leo, you absolutely able to make me hate Aemond 😂

the kids on this cast are amazing

Imagine the production guys bringing Aemond to the greenscreen set, and having a pig there. 🤣

He was brilliant! One of my favorite scenes ever. The look on his face… you knew how magical that moment was. You understand why it changed him.

I was skeptical about this show, especially after GOT season 7&8 and what they did to Daenerys and her dragons - how it broke my heart. I was watching it just out of curiosity, I didn't lik neither Alicent nor Rhaenyra - but after this episode and this scene specifically, I fell in love. I guess Aemond has to be my favorite character and the actor did an amazing job.

Breathtakingly beautifully done scene! This show is spectacular

One of my Favorite scenes in all of the GOT franchise.. felt like you were up in the air with them

Definitely my favourite scene in the show so far !

Absolutely powerful performance ❤

Aemond is my favourite character and I can't wait for more!

The best moment ever, huge well done to the actor and the crew🎉

He really sells it. Amazing! I think its one of my favourite parts of the story.

Awesome scene. The best of the whole series so far.