Game of Thrones 1x5 Reaction

The first season will be a bit difficult to follow, especially when you’re trying to learn all the characters and how they all relate to each other. But please stick with this show. It’s so good and it’ll get easier over time!😁

Marsh_125

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David Collins

Now it works!!!!

Armarbu

it should be ok now sorry something went wrong

Movie Munchies

like me :(

Armarbu

I am unable to play the video :( The rest of the videos on the site seem to work fine, both before and after this one.

David Collins

Jaime cares about his brother Tyrion (imp). He's the only one who cares about him.

Dname

I can’t cast this video to TV. Anyone knows the reason?

Dname

hi Chi and Hella, i am a new subscriber :) and i am now up to date with your Game of Thrones reactions. i am happy to see that people give you a lot of good information in comments and try to help <3 this is a show with soooooooo many different characters and it's super hard to follow the story, even the native English speakers have problems following :) so don't worry! i will try to give you just a little bit of information ^^ first, about animals: Stark - wolf Lannister - lion Baratheon - stag Targaryen - dragon those are most important for now. basically every house has an animal that represents it and it's usually in their sigil/flag. secondly, the sisters from this episode: originally, they were Catelyn Tully and Lysa Tully (speaking of animals, the Tully animal is fish btw!), now they are - Catelyn Stark and Lysa Arryn. Lysa's husband was Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King for 17 years, who was murdered, and Cat's husband is Ned Stark, the current Hand of the King. and yes, Lysa's son Robyn is too old to be breastfeeding, that's not normal anywhere, even in this world. lastly, you seemed to be confused about the woman Cersei was asking her husband, King Robert, about - that's Lyanna Stark, Ned Stark's sister. maybe you remember from previous episodes when King Robert was talking about her, the only woman he ever truly loved. you will hear the term "Robert's rebellion" a LOT, that's the war against the Targaryens that Robert started, because Rhaegar Targaryen kidnapped and murdered Lyanna Stark. THAT's when Baratheons & Lannisters defeated Targaryens, Jaime Lannister stabbed the Mad King (Aerys Targaryen) in the back, Robert Baratheon became the new king and married Cersei Lannister (and now they have three children). this is probably also a lot of information. but let everything sink in, perhaps even rewatch the episodes or parts of them... when I was watching the show for the first time, I also missed a LOT of things, and re-reading and re-watching helped me a lot :) all of this is spoiler-free because it was all mentioned and explained in the show already! good luck and enjoy the show! i know it is very brutal with a lot of explicit, gory and sex scenes, which you are probably not really used to :blush:

Igor

When they said the Wolves and the Lions will be at each others throats they’re talking about the Starks and Lannisters. Basically anytime they talk about lions and wolves that’s their house sigils. They speak in a lot of metaphors back then cause the language is more young. Not as many words in the dictionary back then

J’aurda

Since some people here have already explained everything so well. There's nothing more I can say other than you two did a great job, I'm enjoying rewatching the series with you.💜

Digitalversager

i expanded Varys and Littlefinger, i feel like i am writing a book xD

King Bob

Don't worry about it. English is my first language and yet I was still lost most of the time with this series. lol

Paul De'Armond

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Alec Dacyczyn

I never realized the imagery at 18:13. Theon has struck so close to the target multiple shots, but every single one counts as a miss.

Dajefe70

When they talk about 'birds' they are talking about spys :)

Tainted Justice

good recap thought you probably need to explain the lesser known character shortly such as 'Illyrio Mopatis' (guy who helped marry danerys off at the start) since he is not very prevalent in the story and also not well seen

Someone

Don't feel bad about having difficulty following some of the conversations. Especially with Little Finger (Lord Baelish) and The Spider (Varys). These two always use SUBTEXT when they speak, and you have to figure out what they really mean. When Little Finger and The Spider meet in the throne room they have what seems like a friendly conversation on the surface, but they are threatening each other, and assuring the other if you tell my secrets to destroy me, I will do the same to you. Ned Stark is easier to understand because he always just says what he's actually thinking. An honest man is at a disadvantage in this place. The Breastfeeding Scene. This is supposed to be shocking and establish that Lady Stark's sister has gone mad, and THE LORD OF THE VALE, Robyn Arryn, is young but is mentally even younger. His mother has not allowed him to move past the infant stage. He's like a baby but has a lot of power. Yeah, he's like KING-BABY :) . Lady Stark went looking for help from her sister, but just finds herself in another dangerous situation. Hella asked a really interesting question during this reaction. "What if kids saw this?" Game of Thrones originally aired on HBO which is a channel you have to pay extra for, and their content is not meant for children. It's like the opposite of the Disney Channel. But, I'm sure accidents happen and kids will watch something before they are supposed to. As a kid, i would wake up late a night to watch horror movies my parents thought I was too young to watch. I would get so terrified I would stay up all night, and at one point I looked so tired, my mom took me to the doctor because she was worried I had cancer. In the US, we have have the term KINDER-TRAUMA (This is a play on the word KINDERGARTEN which is where we go to school as very young children). But, Kinder-trauma means you watched something too early as a kid and got traumatized or you watched something meant for kids but it contained something that scared you so bad you never got over it.

Steven Roy

Great recap!

Steven Roy

thanks for the reaction, always happy to watch it very perceptive of hella seeing the coat of arms in the intro i think robert is a decent king, a bit useless and lazy maybe, but at least not evil varys the spider (fat guy in the concil) is an eunuch, his balls were cut of when he was young treason is betraying someone usually the state/head of state, so a vietnamese equivalent might be "phản bội" or since this is medival "đại nghịch" (not 100% on the vietnamese words) Liana stark is the sister of ned stark and robert loved her, but she was killed over 17 years ago (this i can tell you without spoiler, since it was mentioned in the series already). later robert married cerci for political reasons love how outraged you two were at the end sidenote: some of the things in there like giving milk to a 9year is also not normal in the west

Someone

As weird as it may seem, Jaime genuinely loves his brother, in fact he's probably the only person who does. .. he's always protected Tyrion.

Nathanial House

episode is complicated and you seem to be having trouble following. here is a breakdown of what happened. Game of Thrones Episode 1x5: "The Wolf and the Lion" Detailed Breakdown King's Landing: The episode starts with Eddard "Ned" Stark investigating the death of Jon Arryn, the previous Hand of the King. Ned continues to delve into the mystery, uncovering secrets about King Robert Baratheon's children. He discovers that Jon Arryn was researching a book on the lineage of noble families. Tournament Ser Loras Tyrell, The Mountain and the Hound: Ser Loras Tyrell, the Knight of Flowers, unseats Ser Gregor Clegane, "The Mountain," by using a horse in heat to distract Gregor's stallion. Enraged by his defeat, Gregor decapitates his own horse and attacks Loras. Sandor Clegane, "The Hound" and Gregor's younger brother, intervenes, leading to a fierce duel that not only protects Loras but also highlights the intense and violent sibling rivalry between Sandor and Gregor, emphasizing their deep-seated animosity and the brutal nature of Westeros. Renly Baratheon: Renly Baratheon is depicted attending the tournament and sharing a private moment with Ser Loras Tyrell, during which Loras shaves Renly's chest, revealing their romantic relationship. Loras encourages Renly to consider his claim to the throne, highlighting Renly's frustration with King Robert's rule and his potential ambitions for power. These moments add depth to Renly's character and set the stage for his future political maneuvers. Theon Greyjoy: Theon Greyjoy has a scene with Ros, a prostitute in Winterfell. During their interaction, Theon displays a sense of entitlement and arrogance. The conversation provides important exposition about Theon's background, revealing that he is a hostage of the Starks due to his father's failed rebellion against the Iron Throne. This status as a hostage creates an underlying tension in Theon's character, showcasing his internal conflict and divided loyalties. King Robert & Queen Cersei: Robert and Cersei share a rare moment of candor, discussing their marriage and its foundation on political alliance rather than love. Robert admits he never loved Cersei, a source of pain and bitterness for both. He speaks openly about Lyanna Stark, whom he was deeply in love with and betrothed to before her death, confessing he can barely remember her face but admits his fierce love for her was more an idealized memory than a real person. Cersei listens with a mix of bitterness and resignation, revealing she once hoped for a happy marriage and tried to love Robert, but realized his heart was forever with Lyanna, leading to their estrangement. This conversation, marked by rare honesty, shows mutual understanding and acceptance of their failed marriage, acknowledging it was doomed from the start due to Robert's obsession with Lyanna and their mutual resentment. The Eyrie, Tyrion Lannister and Catelyn Stark: At the Eyrie, we meet Lysa Arryn, Catelyn's sister, who is now the Lady of the Eyrie. Lysa's irrational behavior and her overprotective nature towards her son, Robin Arryn, create tension. Tyrion is imprisoned in the sky cells, dangerous open-air cells on the edge of the castle, and his wit and charm start to work on the guards and those around him. Varys and Littlefinger: Varys, the Master of Whisperers, plays a crucial role in the unfolding political intrigue, with Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) also being an important part of the narrative. Varys meets with Illyrio Mopatis in the dungeons of the Red Keep, discussing the precarious political situation and the return of the Targaryen siblings, revealing their conspiracy to destabilize the current regime. Littlefinger, always attuned to the undercurrents of power, is aware of Varys’s activities, highlighting the rivalry and tension between these two master manipulators. Varys then has a pivotal conversation with Eddard Stark, warning him about the threat to King Robert Baratheon and subtly advising caution, while Littlefinger uses his knowledge of Varys’s warning to further his own agenda. Their conversation in the throne room is a masterclass in intrigue and political maneuvering. Both men hint at the larger games being played, and their veiled threats and cryptic dialogue add layers of complexity to the unfolding narrative. Both Varys and Littlefinger continue their manipulation and intelligence-gathering, each trying to outmaneuver the other in their quest for power. Ned's Investigation: Ned Stark visits a brothel owned by Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish as part of his investigation. There, he meets an infant named Barra and her mother, Mhaegen, who is a prostitute at the brothel. Mhaegen confirms to Ned that Barra is King Robert Baratheon's daughter, highlighting Robert's pattern of fathering illegitimate children throughout the city. This discovery provides Ned with crucial evidence in his investigation, reinforcing the idea that Jon Arryn's interest in Robert's bastards may have led to his death and hinting at deeper secrets regarding the royal lineage. Ned's Confrontation with Jaime Lannister: Ned Stark receives word that his wife, Catelyn, has taken Tyrion Lannister captive and is holding him at the Eyrie. This news infuriates the Lannisters. As Ned prepares to leave the palace, he is ambushed by Jaime Lannister and his guards. Jaime demands Tyrion's release, and when Ned refuses, a fierce fight ensues. During the skirmish, one of Jaime's men stabs Ned in the leg from behind, seriously wounding him. Jaime, furious but restrained, leaves Ned alive, stating he wants his brother back unharmed.

King Bob

Yay! Let the madness continue!

Noal McInnis