Game of Thrones 5x3 Reaction & Review
Added 2023-03-22 05:31:41 +0000 UTCGame of Thrones Reaction & Review S5 E3 'High Sparrow'
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Introduction: 0:00 - 11:02
Reaction: 11:03 - 38:05
Discussion/Review: 38:06 - 50:11
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Betty Alice
2023-04-06 23:42:15 +0000 UTCJaw on the floor. Un-fucking-believable. The reason Barriston didn’t stop Dany last episode was because he believed it was the correct move. Justice is justice and law and order. So if a master is killed for murder so is a former slave. If one is to get a trial and punishment, so is the other. The boy last episode and Slint this episode did the same thing - disobeyed orders. Dany passes a sentence and you boo. Jon? He’s “a king now.” Just wow. I’m sure you have a million excuses for how its different.
Izattyi
2023-03-26 01:44:29 +0000 UTCJanos does not deserve any respect or mercy. He took part in the betrayal and death of Ned. What do you mean no reunion yet? What about Jon & ghost reunion that was Stark reunion.
IBRAHIM ALJABOR
2023-03-24 08:34:58 +0000 UTCPudgey, Margaery is now the true queen she can assert her authority and trash and jab Sarciae.
IBRAHIM ALJABOR
2023-03-24 08:29:41 +0000 UTC*MODERATOR MESSAGE - SPOILER RULES, please upvote to bring this to the top!: Please keep all information to the episodes they have watched. Spoiler comments will be deleted, and quickly.* *You can talk about anything within reason but please:* *1.* No show spoilers *2.* No book spoilers that don't follow the flavor lore exception. No debate! *3.* No character/character arc spoilers *4.* No future event/episode hints or spoilers *5.* No cheeky hints/semi-vague remarks about spoiler material, future episodes etc. they can be figured out. *6.* Avoid setting expectations with any specifics that can lead to them figuring things out they shouldn't, such as "it was good until X season", "don't get attached to x character", "wait until you get to episode X" *7.* No trailer, promo etc. spoilers. *Flavor Lore Exceptions:* Anything that does NOT contain spoilers, to help provide understanding or context for the episode is fine. Explaining the Kingsguard's celibacy oath or how the last names of b-stards names work are examples. Be careful with this please!! *Join us in our Game of Thrones Discord Channel!:* Spoiler talk for the show and books is allowed here IF using spoiler tags! -We now have specific channels for all currently watched shows. You may discuss spoiler material in those discord channels, but you MUST use the spoiler hiding blocks. -If you are unsure if it is okay to post, ask yourself: A) Has the show explained this up to this point? B) If not, does it fall under flavor lore where it will not impact their reaction or experience in any negative way to know this info? +Any questions or concerns? Please DM a mod on the Discord. Thank you! Moderation Team.
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-24 04:29:25 +0000 UTCI just don't know how any objective person can say that it is more justifiable to execute a man for refusing to obey an order than to execute a man that admits to murdering a person in violation of the law and then publicly displaying the body to intimidate half of the city. Having said that, I think Jon's execution of Slynt is one of my favorite scenes of the show.
Matthew s
2023-03-24 04:16:29 +0000 UTCSaying no spoilers does not make it so. We ask that you either heavily edit or delete this post. We do appreciate you here and want you to keep posting your input, but we have specific rules around these things for good reason and due to past negative experiences that have impacted their experience and the reaction quality. Please read and review the spoiler rules post we place on each video, both here on Patreon and youtube. The first comment about lowest rated season directly violates one of our rules about expectation setting. The other comment violates our hinting rule. I appreciate you trying to be vague, but they and other reactors have figured out some big things from comments like this before. People are paying and subscribing for blind reactions, so outside of minor flavor lore infos we need to keep things to information they would only know from having watch up to the current point in the show, and not info beyond that or outside of that (like ratings of the seasons). If you would like to discuss things beyond that scope with other community members, we have a discord channel setup just for that where you can discuss anything you wish. Thank you for understanding. =)
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-23 21:29:11 +0000 UTCHey guys. No spoilers, this is one of the lowest rated seasons, but interesting things happen. Just please keep true with the show and don’t give up. Not everything is permanent in this show. Keep that in mind. You’ll remember this comment later. Love your reaction and content. It’s like going on the adventure all over again with friends. :)
GoTJake
2023-03-23 18:40:38 +0000 UTCgame of thrones is lore and nihlism. just keep that in mind.
Stannis loves grammar.
2023-03-23 17:33:30 +0000 UTCJon didn’t know about that otherwise Janos would’ve been iced way earlier lol
Jenny Tolls
2023-03-23 12:48:23 +0000 UTCSpartan, your take on the difference between Jon and rob is interesting. How does each characters beheading scene compare in your opinion? That alone proves your point IMO
James McDowell
2023-03-23 12:09:11 +0000 UTCThat look Jon gives as soon as he commits to taking slints head to me……was him saying “this is for selling out my father, leading to his beheading, you backstabbing coward”. Jon is a weapon!!! 🤣
James McDowell
2023-03-23 11:45:08 +0000 UTCSpartan, idk if you're a big reader or anything like that but if you like Jon Snow a lot, I really feel like you'd love the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson if you havent read that already. I think it could be right up your alley. The books are literally huge but worth the time, and the audiobooks are AMAZING.
kelly
2023-03-23 02:15:48 +0000 UTCI am confused by this. Avatar is continuing and has the same amount of episodes per week as GoT. People pay and subscribe the same amount for Avatar just like they do for GoT. They enjoy both shows. If you don't like Avatar thats perfectly fine, but lets not diss on people that are here for those shows yes? Some people also don't care for GoT. All of this will apply to future shows they watch.
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-23 02:03:49 +0000 UTCFor some reason the Janos Slynt beheading scene didn't have the same impact as it had the book. Probably doesn't helped that they changed the iconic line of "Edd fetch me a block" to "Olly, fetch me my sword". But in the books that was one of my favourite and memorable scenes.
Gam Mac
2023-03-23 00:11:28 +0000 UTCSomething i havent seen noted that i think is an important distinction. Varys was supporting the targ restoration through viserys, not dany. They used her as currency to set viserys up with drogos army. They didn't think dany had much use other than for her body. The eggs ilyrio gave her were stone. He didnt think anything would come of them, but dany did what dany does! So only through time of hearing what dany has done in essos, has varys now decided to support her.
Nana-Afia
2023-03-22 22:23:34 +0000 UTCJanos and his guards not only betrayed Ned but then carried out the murders all of King Robert's children and babies at the beginning of season 2. Having him banished to the wall by Tyrion, then beheaded by Jon is perfect.
Rainbow
2023-03-22 22:00:37 +0000 UTCWhat goes around comes around like a hoola-hoop
Jenny Tolls
2023-03-22 20:47:57 +0000 UTCJanos slynt was a POS that's why. The slave Dany killed wasn't hated by the audience.
Robert L
2023-03-22 20:38:30 +0000 UTCJon had unknowingly avenged Ned as Slynt was one of the guys who betrayed him
Ayo1210
2023-03-22 20:23:10 +0000 UTCOk but I don’t dislike Jon because he’s a man. Jamie and Tyrion are are some of my favorite characters in the show. I dislike Jon because he’s boring. I don’t like Danny because she’s a strong woman. I like her because she’s a great villain. People can have favorite characters in fictional stories that don’t necessarily align with their morals in real life.
Brit’sBiscuits
2023-03-22 18:37:59 +0000 UTCjon is lord commander. Rob was a king. Come on now
Philippe
2023-03-22 18:37:00 +0000 UTCCalling people biased and favoring Jon just because he's a man is ridiculous and Dany fans just like to justify THEIR BIAS towards Dany just because she's a strong female character. It's a classical example how naive and easily impressed people are. I'm a feminist and love strong female characters, but that doesn't mean I blindly worship them. Daenerys is an iconic character, probably the most iconic female character on TV in decades, but she is not a good ruler, maybe not even actually a good person. She could've imprisoned the former-slave, he's young and would learn his lesson, the people would be pleased, and funny enough, that would actually prove her intentions of changing things and moving from the old ways of violence. Instead, she chose power and fear out of insecurity of people doubting her authority. On the other hand, Jon would only lose respect and authority if he didn't execute Slynt, not to mention Slynt is a type of person who would not change and would only utilize Jon's mercy to turn the Nights Watch against him. People love Jon because he is someone who came from basically nothing and climbed to a high position simply because people respected him and saw how hounourable and brave he is, while Dany achieved everything through people's fear of dragons. SE02EP1 when she threatens to burn down Qarth and everyone inside told me all I needed to hear of what she's like and how she acts in a position of power. Also, there is Brienne and Arya who EVERYONE loves, and they're also strong female characters so the story about gender bias is stupid.
Anna J
2023-03-22 18:27:53 +0000 UTCYour channel is - in my opinion - the best reaction channel on youtube and you deserve every support. Game of Thrones is my favorite book series and also my favorite show. Going on this journey with you again is simply fun. Please don't let the Danny fans drive you crazy, she was also a difficult character for me from the start. Some fans may overlook Danny's bad decisions and difficult behavior, but it's important to see this clearly. on the other hand, jon is one of the best characters on the show, as is sansa. her development since the first season is remarkable. I'm already looking forward to the next episode. stay as you are, greetings from germany
WhatPadiLoves
2023-03-22 18:03:34 +0000 UTCThe situations are definitely meant to mirror each other, but there are some key differences. The main one being the victim- it's much easier to sympathize with a former slave lashing out than a pitiful worm like Slynt. Also Dany went through with the execution despite a large crowd begging for mercy, but I doubt anyone in the Night's Watch cared much about Slynt (even Thorne). Reducing Jon to a manly-man who carries around a sword is a bit like calling Dany a pretty blonde princess with pet dragons.
Munir
2023-03-22 17:34:55 +0000 UTCI’m pretty confident that one of the shows main themes is that power corrupts, regardless of intentions, and regardless of who seems “fit”. Upholding a law does not equal morality, and neither does upholding an oath. I disagree with a lot of what you’ve said here but it’s difficult to have this discussion without spoilers.
Brit’sBiscuits
2023-03-22 17:12:06 +0000 UTCYeah its good writing but if you really pay attention to Jorah, Dany is the only choice. She's the only Queen that he recognizes.
Darth Sckolar
2023-03-22 16:52:27 +0000 UTCthere's a strong case that Dany is essentially the avatar of Middle-Class 1st world feminism. These comments only serve to bolster that.
Darth Sckolar
2023-03-22 16:51:02 +0000 UTCThis comment RIGHT HERE. This was Janus's payment. Ned was betrayed but was executed with dignity. Janus, like the piss baby he was, went out sniveling and crying showing the men and gods what he really was underneath all of his lies. His just rewards for betraying a promise made to the Hand of the King, and for breaking the Oath of the Night's Watch.
Darth Sckolar
2023-03-22 16:48:36 +0000 UTCThe comments above illustrating that Spartan and Pudgey show bias towards Jon, ironically, show a bias towards Dany in their evaluation. The situations ARE similar, but they are qualitatively different in their context. Dany is brash and has no code or system of order other than her whim. She rules with a dictatorlike/feudal mind which only respects her wishes. She fundamentally sees the people as her subjects, meant only to further her own reign. If she truly cared about what they thought she would Not have hastily executed the young man and instead create legal precedence through a drawn out trial. Conversely, Jon is bound by the same oath all mens of the night watch are. He was elected For the Nights Watch, By the Nights Watch, purely on merit, honor, and action. He did not assert himself through a show of force and the colonization of others with his own ideals. Jon did not try to be 'macho' in front of his pals. He let Janus hang himself before the entirety of the Watch, who saw him spit on their sacred oath, in a fit of mutiny that sought to undermine the entirety of their institution/family of the NW. There was no other thing to do but to have him die. The men rallied to take him and be done with him once the words left Jon's lips because they Knew it was just. They did not hiss at him nor assault him with rocks because they perceived justice was being carried out. It was Jon who wielded the sword because he follows the old way taught by Ned, but it was the Night's Watch and it's Oath that wielded Jon to kill Janus. These are fundamentally, elementally, different reasons and if you can't see that you don't understand what the show is trying to convey about power, the rule of law, oaths, and who is fit to wield power and who isn't.
Darth Sckolar
2023-03-22 16:46:36 +0000 UTCNah, there’s no way you guys can say the executions commanded by Jon and Danny were completely different. They were literally in back to back episodes to mirror each other and show how similar they were. Danny executed a guy for disobeying a direct order and murdering a man in chains awaiting a trial, and Jon executed a guy for disobeying an order in front of the rest of his men. Not saying Danny doesn’t have faults and doesn’t make leadership mistakes - she absolutely does. But these two situations were basically the exact same. If you’re going to be way easier on Jon because he’s a big, cool, manly-man that carries around a big shiny sword, that’s totally fine. You’re allowed to have favorite characters. But you really just need to admit it to yourself lol
Brit’sBiscuits
2023-03-22 16:20:35 +0000 UTCI really don’t get why y’all think Dany executing the former slave is worse than Jon executing Janos. At least admit y’all are biased towards Jon…. The former slave was a member of her council and murdered a man who was awaiting trial, then proceeded to incite violence & threatening the peace she’s trying to achieve in Mereen by publicly displaying his body & writing IN BLOOD “Kill the masters”. Dany is trying to keep both the former slaves and the former masters happy because she doesn’t want there to be violence and she knows she can’t just kill all the former masters. And it’s not like she wanted to execute him but he confessed to the murder anyways and murder is punishable by death in Westeros and in most if not all Essosi cities. Disobeying your liege lord/lady/king/queen is punishable by death. Dany was full within her rights to execute him and had to make an example of him, in the same way Jon had to make an example of Janos and that’s one of the ways their stories mirror each other so much. The only difference is she’s not the one doing the executing and she’s a woman. It doesn’t matter that the former slave was “loyal” to her and Janos was a piece of shit. You can’t commit a crime, publicly at that and not expect there to be dire consequences. Not in a feudal system and especially not in the world of ice and fire.
NeneSays
2023-03-22 15:52:11 +0000 UTCyou're so lucky to be watching stuff with Pudgey because she notices little things and makes the experience better even for me who knows the show by heart
Sasha
2023-03-22 14:16:10 +0000 UTCAnd you both assumed Jorah was taking him to Dani. Which is possible but he could also be taking him to Cersei. So that he could return to Westeros after being banished by Dani. It was Ned who banished Jorah from Westeros not the Lannisters. The Lannisters killed Ned. He could return to Bear Island in the North where his family is. Last episode Stannis showed Jon a scroll from Lyanna Mormont. A child of ten who is the head of the Mormont house now. Is it possible Jorah could return there to advise her? No one really knows where he is going. The unpredictability of this show and the cliff hanger ending of the episodes is what made this the best show on television and why it won so many awards. ❤️
I❤️movies&tvshows
2023-03-22 13:37:20 +0000 UTCIt’s poetic Justice that Jon killed Janos. Tyrion sent Janos to the wall for betraying Ned. He told Janos he didn’t trust him as commander of the city watch after he betrayed Ned. Tyrion knew Jon was at the wall also. The show never actually says it but Tyrion is smart enough to know that Janos would be there with Jon. Jon avenged Ned’s Betrayal without even knowing it. That is how Game of thrones works many times people get revenge or avenge loved ones without even knowing what happened previously. It’s one reason I love this show. The writers are smart enough to know how much satisfaction the viewer gets when it happens. The use of the surprise of someone bad being killed unexpected to draw in the audience and a sense of justice even though the person who killed them never knew about the original betrayal. Especially when it comes to Ned death.
I❤️movies&tvshows
2023-03-22 13:36:34 +0000 UTCI’m so happy you guys decided to focus on GOT because enough of the Avatar 2 or whatever
Sasha
2023-03-22 13:32:20 +0000 UTCsomething alway felt really off about that Cersei Margaery scene in this episode... It was too.... sassy??? It kinda felt like a parody of two powerful women "shading" each other.. Just a tad forced and artificial from a script perspective.
Ietseatapples
2023-03-22 13:25:45 +0000 UTCPlease don't let the Dany people hinder your opinions. They're the kind of people you see screaming 'YOU CANT SAY THAT' on Twitter. Plenty of people find Dany cringe.
Roy Koopa
2023-03-22 10:41:37 +0000 UTCI love that Jon avenged Ned by killing Slynt, and he doesn't even know it.
Milorad
2023-03-22 10:19:26 +0000 UTCThe North Remembers
Aaron
2023-03-22 09:50:08 +0000 UTCJon definitely became my favorite character in both the show and the books with his turn as Lord Commander during this time. Glad you are feeling the same love now!
cstarklady
2023-03-22 09:17:54 +0000 UTCIt was back in 1x2 that Jon Snow gave Arya "Needle" as well as her first lesson, "stick'em with the pointy end" before Arya hugs him goodbye. It is one of my favorite scenes.
David
2023-03-22 07:36:42 +0000 UTCAgree with all of this 100%.
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-22 07:23:33 +0000 UTCWhile I agree Spartan that Jon was right to do this, I think you're judging both Dany and Jon's decisions on emotional factors that they as good rulers aren't supposed to consider. Jon executed Slynt because he disobeyed a direct order, despite being given several opportunities to recant. That is effectively treason which is one crime a ruler cannot pardon. He didn't kill him because he knew Janos was a shite, or based on.their past history. He gave him command of Greyguard to get him out of the way in part, but also because Slynt commanded the CIty Watch so presumably has some experience and competence. I see Dany's decision as understandable for the same reasons that Jon's was. The freedman she executed disobeyed a direct order and MURDERED her prisoner. A prisoner that was on trial for murder. As a ruler she cannot put her own feelings for him into the equation - she is Queen of all the Meerenese, not just the freedmen. To do otherwise would make her a hypocrite in the eyes of the citizens of Meereen, who control the wealth and have a huge influence on. the lives of all Meerenese - including her freedmen.
Mzuka
2023-03-22 07:04:56 +0000 UTCI think the reason Jon pulled back for a sec before taking Janos Slynt's head isn't cause he was hesitant, but because he had to respect the person's last words and wait till they finish. This scene is significantly different in the books, a bit more dilemmatic and grey (I ain't gonna spoil it).
HDN
2023-03-22 06:50:57 +0000 UTC"Needle was Robb and Bran and Rickon, her mother and her father, even Sansa. Needle was Winterfell’s grey walls, and the laughter of its people. Needle was the summer snows, Old Nan’s stories, the heart tree with its red leaves and scary face, the warm earthy smell of the glass gardens, the sound of the north wind rattling the shutters of her room. Needle was Jon Snow’s smile. He used to mess my hair and call me 'little sister,' she remembered, and suddenly there were tears in her eyes.” This scene always gets me. Brilliant acting by Maisie.
Mzuka
2023-03-22 06:47:26 +0000 UTCRobb was a really good character. He was my favorite character for the first 3 seasons. Seeing him go was hard but I grew to love Jon as a character so much more. I know a lot of people think he’s a stereotypical hero protagonist, but there’s a lot more to him than that. Robb will always be great but I think I agree that Jon surpassed him. Loved the reaction. Keep up the great work!
Joseph Campbell
2023-03-22 06:44:20 +0000 UTCIt’s interesting as well to think that in tyrions head when Jorah said “I’m taking you to the queen” he’s confused onto either that’s Daenerys or Cersei. Either way he’s shitting himself lol
Cameron Barber
2023-03-22 06:35:56 +0000 UTC"The North Remembers" these words absolutely shatter my heart every time I hear them, especially from the common people like this very old woman who has nothing to gain from this. Only a sense of honour and loyalty to what she had always believed in.
HDN
2023-03-22 06:35:30 +0000 UTCI REALLY wish Jon responded to Janos something like “well you’ll be afraid no more” before beheading him. That would’ve been epicccc
Franky E
2023-03-22 06:33:33 +0000 UTC“I wish we had some wine for you it’s a little early in the day for us,” Margaery is a f*cking legend🔥
Jonny Rey
2023-03-22 06:15:56 +0000 UTCAlso a snippet from Sansas chapter in the books about Janos "Sansa stared hard at his ugly face, remembering how he had thrown down her father for Ser Ilyn to behead, wishing she could hurt him, wishing that some hero would throw him down and cut off his head. But a voice inside her whispered, There are no heros..."
Tezca
2023-03-22 06:06:24 +0000 UTCIt was just posted! =)
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-22 05:57:13 +0000 UTCDont forget Janos was the guy who betrayed Ned in season 1. Ned thought the city watch were on his side but Janos ordered them to kill and capture Neds men.
Tezca
2023-03-22 05:57:09 +0000 UTC*MODERATOR MESSAGE - SPOILER RULES, please upvote to bring this to the top!: Please keep all information to the episodes they have watched. Spoiler comments will be deleted, and quickly.* *You can talk about anything within reason but please:* *1.* No show spoilers *2.* No book spoilers that don't follow the flavor lore exception. No debate! *3.* No character/character arc spoilers *4.* No future event/episode hints or spoilers *5.* No cheeky hints/semi-vague remarks about spoiler material, future episodes etc. they can be figured out. *6.* Avoid setting expectations with any specifics that can lead to them figuring things out they shouldn't, such as "it was good until X season", "don't get attached to x character", "wait until you get to episode X" *7.* No trailer, promo etc. spoilers. *Flavor Lore Exceptions:* Anything that does NOT contain spoilers, to help provide understanding or context for the episode is fine. Explaining the Kingsguard's celibacy oath or how the last names of b-stards names work are examples. Be careful with this please!! *Join us in our Game of Thrones Discord Channel!:* Spoiler talk for the show and books is allowed here IF using spoiler tags! -We now have specific channels for all currently watched shows. You may discuss spoiler material in those discord channels, but you MUST use the spoiler hiding blocks. -If you are unsure if it is okay to post, ask yourself: A) Has the show explained this up to this point? B) If not, does it fall under flavor lore where it will not impact their reaction or experience in any negative way to know this info? +Any questions or concerns? Please DM a mod on the Discord. Thank you! Moderation Team.
SuddenImpulse
2023-03-22 05:55:46 +0000 UTCWooooo, perfect timing something dope to watch before bed. Cheers from Miami!
Flipnskater
2023-03-22 05:39:54 +0000 UTCNeed some Avatar 🥹
Elias Flores
2023-03-22 05:39:41 +0000 UTCLet’s go!!
Nick
2023-03-22 05:34:18 +0000 UTCthe universe loves me :) I just checked and bam!! new episode reaction!! thanks for making my night!
faika hammoud
2023-03-22 05:33:13 +0000 UTC
