God .. I wish every GOT theorist made a video with this kind of "book" information .. instead of coming to conclusions based on "expressions on face of actors" from the TV series.
@minari80763 жыл бұрын
^ moron bots above me
@NsControl3 жыл бұрын
yeah and they call preston “tin foil” lmao
@zacrusk52743 жыл бұрын
Preston is the only theory crafter I respect ✊
@evanlittle34732 жыл бұрын
Now that it’s been 5 years I hope you stopped encouraging cancerous content
@Slop_Dogg2 жыл бұрын
@@evanlittle3473 whos content is cancerous?
@josephinewinter5 жыл бұрын
all this "social history" detail about economics and 'the people' is what makes the books so rich for me, makes them feel real-life
@Redem109 жыл бұрын
I can't help but picturing GRR Martin about to finish writting ASOIAF, but he sees your vids just before sending to the editor and he goes "oh wait that even better than what I just wrote" and now he just wait for part II to know what Littlefinger masterplan really is
@erictorres55399 жыл бұрын
Doubt it, George already said he has his endgame for the series prepared years in advance and there might be loose ends intentionally left to let his readers ponder and speculate. Heard this on Reddit BTW.
@Redem109 жыл бұрын
***** You guys do know I'm joking here?
@jakeservo71789 жыл бұрын
Martin is pretty isolationist when it comes to his fans and thoughts on his work. He said so himself that he never goes on the blogs or anything. So its not very likely that George will take advice from anyone other than himself (and his editors/close friends). So, if Preston actually gets most of his theory's right on this channel, than he's a boss.
@miezmiuremiezutschi4149 жыл бұрын
sounds funny but GRR Martin once said that he stopped using anything GOT relaten on the internet so avoid this happening :D
@jakeservo71789 жыл бұрын
Naratuga T Yeah, to be exact, Martin did state that after he released the first book, he went online when the internet truly started to bloom and looked up some blogs on fans discussing his book. And for the majority, peoples' theories were wrong (Which in my opinion is the R+L=J theory, since it is the most popular). But there were still a select few who got it right, which is what really troubled Martin, wondering if he should change up his story a bit. He decided not to, and that is why he stays as far away as he can now from thorums and shit. So that no one sways his original plans.
@JasonWilliams899 жыл бұрын
"A man with no motive is a man no-one suspects. Always keep your foes confused; if they don't know who you are, what you want - they can't know what you plan to do next." By the way, when you're doing all these quotes on the screen, can you have at the bottom who says it instead of/as well as whose chapter it is? It often confuses me and I'm sure I'm not the only one when it's say an Arya chapter talking about taking the throne or something.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Okay, I'll give is a shot.
@JasonWilliams899 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs Thanks very much! :D
@ryanellis42399 жыл бұрын
CbbTyrone yea thats a good idea!
@keigisa9 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah i got a bit lost in those quotes - as in who was saying them. At first I was thinking, Arya said that? haha
@gahlster9 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs Not instead of, please. It would be nice to find where the quotes can be found. Without a chapter reference it's litterally thousands of pages to scroll through.
@Pilusmagnus9 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger loves only Littlefinger. It is known.
@dphpl99739 жыл бұрын
It is known.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
It is known.
@RippoZer09 жыл бұрын
It is known.
@portal8819 жыл бұрын
It Is Known
@zackdayne98547 жыл бұрын
it's known
@yaketysaks7 жыл бұрын
Theory- Taena Merryweather is Littlefinger's agent in Kings Landing. He's very up to date with what Cersai is thinking, and her modus operandi (create tension between the Lannisters and Tyrell's) fits perfectly. Furthermore, according to the wiki House Merryweather has money troubles, as Aerys and Robert had confiscated much of their traditional land. Thoughts?
@michaelholshouser62489 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger is one of my favorite characters.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
He is certainly pretty darn interesting. :)
@michaelholshouser62489 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to part 2!
@iBesaZombie Жыл бұрын
This playlist is one of my comfort watches
@spikegilfer19979 жыл бұрын
Here's the advantage of supporting Stannis when you can then counter him to make sure he doesn't win. -Stannis will not give up like others would -Stannis is predictable
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Very true. Easy to deal with.
@sflr389 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'm convinced that Littlefinger is working towards Stannis on the Throne either but could he be trying to convince ppl he isn't because as his quote says he wants to keep his foes confused. Stannis does have low born Davos as one of his most trusted advisors because Davos tells him the truth. Littlefinger is also low born and might be able to convince Stannis he is a straight shooter. Also Stannis is going to owe the Iron Bank and lot and littlefinger might be appealing due to his past dealings with the Bank, or his connections to Bravos, or maybe even the Bank will directly give LF a nod to Stannis. "A man with no motive is a man no-one suspects. Always keep your foes confused; if they don't know who you are, what you want - they can't know what you plan to do next."
@countzrathknock67379 жыл бұрын
Blood Raven I would agree with your point, but At present it seems you wrote that under an assumption that Littlefinger and Stannis had never met... Stannis knows littlefinger, And It is reported they mutually dislike each other. Stannis may find common cause with littlefinger regardless, Due to the connection with the iron bank,.,. but Most likely not. And not from lack of Littlefinger trying to toy with him . Just Stannis knows what type of crook he is,, I think It unlikely it's for Aegon,,, But if it was, would be awesome... (far fetched, don't look for it.) I have a feeling he hired a bunch of Sellswords and is planning on sitting the iron throne with his Vale Lords, His River Lords. and his sellswords. (edit: could be going for handship through Harry the Heir being king, But I don't think His ego would have done all this for anyone but himself.) But Aegon and his return are either going to help his confusion factor, or they both are going to be trying to win the same ground and inevitably Clash/unite.\
@TheGmdMaster9 жыл бұрын
Stannis would abolish littlefinger's brothels so he would never support stannis.
@Seven_Leaf4 жыл бұрын
@@TheGmdMaster Littlefinger doesn't care about brothels his end goal isn't to be a pimp.
@dinosaurfilms74259 жыл бұрын
His lust for Sansa will be his downfall.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Or will it be the completion of his plan?
@fb62489 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs I don't understand why people always underestimate Littlefinger. I bet most people didn't even understand when LF told Sansa some people thought they were players in the game of thrones, yet they were actually pawns, he was directly talking about Sansa without her knowing.
@AW719 жыл бұрын
I agree. Folks must remember -- all of the Stark children have been learning lessons, and Sansa is no different. Sansa learned the most important lessons from Cersei herself: "A most powerful weapon a woman has is between her legs."
@dinosaurfilms74259 жыл бұрын
***** Is this from the new chapter?
@mrlargon7 жыл бұрын
Sandra is Littlefingers daughter she is not a stark ;-)
@Penminfire5 жыл бұрын
3:45 I always thought of the line "rubbing two coins together" to mean devaluing the currency.
@davedark279 жыл бұрын
And Littlefinger is like: Do I even look like a guy with a plan?
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Exactly. He somehow plays it cool. How does he do it?
@davedark279 жыл бұрын
I think that Littlefinger's main drive is his wish to use, confuse and dominate everyone around him. I don't think he has a very long run master plan like Varys or the Martells, rather he thrives confusing everyone around him. And I don't think he is flawless in the execution of his plans; killing Lysa wasn't much of a calculated move, but about disposing of one of his chess pieces that went rogue.
@CommonSenz9 жыл бұрын
davedark27 So he is the olympic champion of The Game, and does it for his own amusement :)
@davedark279 жыл бұрын
MightyMagyarz exactly :) when considering his background it makes so much sense that he is always looking to be the one pulling the strings behind the shadows, switching sides when he sees fit and disposing of anyone he deems worthless. He has very strong weapons such as economy and deception and he uses them in order to be the one that plays everyone.
@Dgfrmxon9 жыл бұрын
His pattern with Eddard and then the Tyrells was convincing on this point. He seems to broker deals with one side, and then turn around and do it for the other side. Nonetheless, all this shows is that he's doveish when it comes to outright war. This might suggest that he has plans that involve monetary policy that need a coherent government for at least a while longer.
@dagreen926 жыл бұрын
This is the series of yours that I've watched the most Preston. Littlefinger is the best book character, imo, and it's fun to see his actions picked at and deciphered. Thanks Preston!
@brainstorm95608 жыл бұрын
Iron Throne vs Iron Bank. Feudalism vs Capitalism?
@zac55725 жыл бұрын
Eh kinda but not really
@aguaaaaaaa5 жыл бұрын
lol
@hassankhan-jg1dx5 жыл бұрын
well we know how that ended in real life.
@christiancristof4915 жыл бұрын
I don't think people quite understand what capitalism is, lol.
@unematrix5 жыл бұрын
except feudalistic societies had banks as well. It's not just capitalist societies who have banks
@charliekilpatrick9 жыл бұрын
Your mention of feasts, tourneys, private enterprise, bribes, and gold cloaks brought this to the front of my mind as I was just re-reading AFfC, courtesy of good ol' Rennifer Longwaters and Jaime: Six prisoners, Jaime thought sourly, while we pay wages for twenty turnkeys, six undergaolers, a chief gaoler, a gaoler, and a King's Justice. Rennifer also mentions that certain of the dungeon reports go to the master of coin (in addition to the chief gaoler, King's Justice, and master of whisperers). Sounds like another large expense, not to mention another way to assert control over the Red Keep and another pie in which both Petyr and Varys have their fingers. Great video, can't wait for the next one.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Good catch!
@romeochinomona22476 жыл бұрын
8n
@supremeini9 жыл бұрын
Always love you're theories. Many others do it, but yours are the most detailed and interesting. Can't wait to see the end to this one!!!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's fun to see everyone's excitement.
@autunnu9 жыл бұрын
First thing that came to my mind after watching this, what if Littlefinger is loyal to his lineage? And what if his Braavos roots have connections with the Iron Bank as well? That would make sense why he allowed King's Landing to accrue a vast amount of debt over time, and he's using Stannis as a means to fuck things up over that side. I bet he didn't expect Stannis to go North, but Tycho Nestoris followed Stannis up there anyway. It was likely from this decision that he believed the North is worth retaking knowing he has Sansa by his side. The Iron Bank of Baelish coalition would be a powerful entity. War of the Littlepenny Kings, I would say.
@rezbarbie249 жыл бұрын
LittlePenny Kings! Awesome...
@raiderking699 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think the Crown's actual debt is half the size, but not on paper. With Littlefinger pulling the old investing failure, he can skim and skim and skim. Their is paperwork to back the money up, so it falls on the crown. But who did the paperwork? Littlefinger. Investing in non-existent businesses is even more money. Now borrow heavily from the two biggest lenders around, the Iron Bank and the Lannisters, on behalf of the crown, skim 50% spend the rest in shoddy, unproductive ways. Now you've weakened the Lannisters and forced them into a position of having to constantly prop up the Crown with money, armies, lavish weddings, etc. and you have a deception of strength they have to constantly show as well, which cost money too. This is one reason for the alignment with the Tyrells. Plus it is also an automatic buffer between them and Dorne. With the IB collecting monies all over, all the other houses will be begging for loans to prop them up, and after Stannis has worn down his mercenaries and volunteer forces against the Boltons, he can swoop in and save the day, with the house Stark already in his grasp. With the Lannisters already having Edmure Tully, the Riverlands in ruin and he being named Lord Paramour of the Trident and Harrenhal, he in name can collect some of the more desperate houses with a little gold, as he has done in the Vale. At this point, he can have an invasion by the IB's peoples up that river, having a war take place in which he can twist and turn and then to stop the war, an agreement is reached if they will name Littlefinger King and the Lannisters dismiss the Crowns debt. He can pay them a couple million back of their own money, which he stole and he is now King, who can use is abysmally small penis to shaft which ever wench he fancies. I don't think he was counting on White Walkers and Dragons though, and let us not forget their is an Assassin to be on the loose shortly.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
The big question is whether the Sealord, the Bank and (shutter) the House of Black and White are all on the same team.
@raiderking699 жыл бұрын
I hope you will address that at some point. BTW, I listen to your stuff for my night time rest. Except my wife wants to talk about what you're saying! No sleep.
@leftofyou9 жыл бұрын
Better than the war of the nine finger kings. Poor guys.
@Genethagenius9 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos and I think you're theories are dead-on about everything. Very excited to see you finally discussing Littlefinger!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@volcryndarkstar8 жыл бұрын
I think Littlefinger wants to be the founder of the next great house. Baelish could become as prominent as Lannister or Stark. Although, if that's his goal it would be stupid of him not to have a few heirs on the way. Unless Sweetrobin IS Littlefinger's son :0
@Cheesusful Жыл бұрын
Biggest twist: everyone thinks little finger is planning to kill sweetrobin, but actually he wants his son to inherit the entire country
@TripleBarrel069 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I love that image of the Iron Throne you're using. It illustrates just how many swords were used in a really badass way.
@acrefray9 жыл бұрын
It'd be particularly interesting if littlefinger was just a very clever opportunist. It would explain why no one could predict what he'd do - not even varys. It would also explain why his only allegiances are to his childhood love, and her daughter. I find it highly unlikely as he seems to be like varys - a master juggler - but unlike varys - solely out for personal gain.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
I completely agree
@brittanydimartino9413 жыл бұрын
Everyone hates Littlefinger but NO ONE DARES TO FUCK WITH HIM
@ShaggyLunchCake9 жыл бұрын
You have improved greatly since the pink letter video preston (if you do remember our discussion there) and it is such a thrill to watch. You were always good at presenting your case and making most out of the details, yet now you switched sides from presenting things as facts and disregarding flaws to a much more balanced view which takes everything into consideration without any unneccesary arrogance. Im officialy subscribed !
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks. In the beginning, I was trying to be a little edgier and funnier and that can come off as douchie. I suppose in some ways it worked as those videos had a much higher viewerships. I was also looking at more big-picture issues. But in the end, what I love is the analysis and so do the core viewers. So, that's where the change is.
@Malumultimus9 жыл бұрын
I'm making a prediction for the following videos: Littlefinger has Tyrek Lannister. Littlefinger blamed Tyrion for Bran's assassination attempt (though Tyrion figures out who actually did it), he orchestrated the Purple Wedding so Tyrion would take the blame though he lists multiples of motives besides that and yet Sansa still doesn't completely believe him (and Tyrion comes close to discovering he did it through Penny), and Tyrion blames Cersei for losing his nose to Mandon Moore but she never gives the reader a reason to think she did it despite her being a PoV character later on (and Mandon Moore is a Valeman, brought to King's Landing by Jon Arryn though he didn't particularly care for him, which means he was really brought by Lysa, which means he was really brought by Littlefinger -- it's no surprise that after Mandon Moore dies, he is replaced in the Kingsguard with Osmund Kettleblack, a Littlefinger spy, and Littlefinger himself now has Lothor Brune always at his side, a quiet knight from a minor house...like Mandon Moore). Tyrek disappears the Tyrion chapter immediately following the decision to send Littlefinger to treat with the Tyrells. Everyone suspects Varys, but Varys's schemes are all about mute peasant children and foreigners, the only heir he cares about is a Targaryen one. Littlefinger is the Lord Paramount of the Riverlands, he has Sansa Stark, Sweetrobin and Harold Hardyng, he's predicted the arrival of the "three queens," he's friends of the Tyrells, and he wants Tyrion dead for some reason...he must have a piece in every kingdom, and in the Westerlands, it's Tyrek.
@joshuapinals44529 жыл бұрын
That's something to ponder on.
@rezbarbie249 жыл бұрын
Joshua Pinals I'll drink to that... lol!
@dillonbryan94409 жыл бұрын
LF did what through Penny exactly?
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
You are very good, Malumultimus, very, very good. Have you been visiting me at night with a glass candle?
@soleilani9 жыл бұрын
OMG Mal, this is genius!
@Pvt-Lenny8 жыл бұрын
i love all the hate for Peter. He is the best player in the game. Mad cus bad.
@TobeWilsonNetwork3 жыл бұрын
Peter stays big pimpin
@joshpearson29289 жыл бұрын
Sweet Bobby A, I laughed to hard at that. Someone needs to edit shades on him and a sax.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Oh, the shiney sax would probably make him have seizures. Poor little guy.
@joshpearson29289 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs paint it a dull color. Sweet Bobby As music career wil not falter
@basedchimera58593 жыл бұрын
Is Littlefinger based?
@angusmcfife1655 Жыл бұрын
He runs (NSFW) Locations. No, eww
@irfanhekimoglu22949 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger can't melt steel beams!
@Seven_Leaf4 жыл бұрын
But Dragonfire can.
@mruiz53979 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part two!!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
I hope I don't disappoint!
@MrAlpha20959 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs do you have an estimate as to when part 2 will be available?
@technicaldifficultysupport9 жыл бұрын
***** Oh no he's going to start being in the same position as GRRM. :P
@MrAlpha20959 жыл бұрын
nooooo :(
@TobeWilsonNetwork3 жыл бұрын
Hey, part two came out eventually. Easy for me to say six years later.
@TobeWilsonNetwork3 жыл бұрын
“Ride the chaos escalator to get the chaos emeralds” -Peter “The Thumb” Smallfinger
@sonofthewolfguardianofthef12144 жыл бұрын
Question: Don’t the Manderlys have a massive silver mine?
@TobeWilsonNetwork3 жыл бұрын
I think they have a mint, like the machinery to stamp silver coins, but I don’t know if they directly own the silver mines.
@sonofthewolfguardianofthef12143 жыл бұрын
@@TobeWilsonNetwork I remember reading that Lord Manderly came to ask Bran and Cessel to ask Robb if he could both start building a fleet and create a mint because White Harbor was the logical place to do so.
@artificialavocado96523 жыл бұрын
0:38 “What an asshole!” Yeah that about sums up Littlefinger.
@ginbejury9 жыл бұрын
I like these videos more than the show!
@Klespyrian9 жыл бұрын
The fact that you gathered all this information to support this theory and made it legible and understandable has made me subscribe
@TheNitroCapital9 жыл бұрын
I think that rather than supporting one of the Westeros houses, he's supporting one overseas. Most likely a prominent family in Braavos (if not the Sealord himself). The debt gives Braavos a valid excuse for war and perhaps taking a part of Westeros for themselves. Littlefinger would undoubtebly be rewarded for his contributions. Probably with goverenance over a certain region. Plus don't forget that Braavos 'elects' their sealord and he is currently ill. He might be working his way up to that position instead, his Bravoosi roots give a chance at it.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
I think there is definitely something going on with Braavosi politics that we haven't been privy to. But I also think Littlefinger is very invested in Westerosi history.
@SadisticSenpai619 жыл бұрын
Just a small question: where is Littlefinger keeping all his wards? Does he have them all in one place, or are they spread out across the 7 kingdoms? The wards are mentioned, but Sweetrobin and Sansa seem to be the only ones we ever see. At least that I'm aware of anyway.
@honkeykong40498 жыл бұрын
You should put all the parts of these videos into one mega video when you finish each series.. This way I can listen at work without having to tap my screen every ten minutes
@Yatsura27 жыл бұрын
first world problems at its finest
@dardo12019 жыл бұрын
You said house Manderly was in financial trouble, but I thought Lord Manderly told the Onion Knight that he actually had whole vaults of silver.
@TraciPeteyforlife2 жыл бұрын
Easy he lied to get a Stark back to rally the North against the Boltons.
@phlatbrim27329 жыл бұрын
the best little corner of youtube peeps don't know about! great job bro!
@messievolutionFOREVA9 жыл бұрын
Loose parallels between our world and that of Ice and Fire: First Men=Celtic tribes and kingdoms Wildlings=Scottish Andals (including people of the more northerly Free Cities)=Germanic peoples Rhoynar (Dorne & southerly Free Cities)=Iberians (Spaniards, Portuguese, &c) Southern Free Cities=Italian City-states? Valyrians=Romans/Atlanteans Ghiscari=Greeks (Ghiscari Empire is Carthage Qartheen=Persians Qaathi=Ancient Somalis Yi Ti(whatever the demonym is there)=Chinese Asshai'i=Tamil, perhaps Indic peoples? Dothraki & peoples of the Dothraki Sea=Mongolo-Turkic peoples Summer Islanders=Subsaharan Africans Ibbenese=Russians? Sámi?
@DMF3309 жыл бұрын
Great vid, your going to be my new "go to" game of thrones guy. You give good detail that helps us (at least me) figure out whats going on. Keep up the great work.
@PineappleLiar8 жыл бұрын
I kinda feel like Littlefinger's main goal WAS killing Lysa, in such a way that he wouldn't be overly screwed over after the fact.
@joshuapinals44529 жыл бұрын
The Andals came to Westeros through the Vale, specifically at the fingers. I wonder if we'll see another one of those corrisponding events with the same components just jumbled around. We already have a few similarities.
@marcusanark25415 жыл бұрын
Petyr Baelish is the BEST PLAYER of Westeros!
@Celtic5058 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger=Azor Ahai
@Yatsura27 жыл бұрын
nah, he is just a reborn Targarien, controlled by Bran, riding a dragon to Asshai to call the Aliens to fly off. Gotta love all those fan fictions!
@TheChiefpokishi9 жыл бұрын
Dude, love these videos. They are so intriguing that I can't help not to watch. I'm sure these Littlefinger episodes are going to be epic.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@Crick19529 жыл бұрын
The fact that a 5+ part video of the possible masterplan of a peripheral character in GoT exists shows just how perfect this series is. Thank the seven heavens for GRRM.
@mjoll34908 жыл бұрын
"in some littlefinger way"
@austinfeldman18563 жыл бұрын
Tricking the gods... reminds my of The Myth of Sisyphus.
@mwhite03138 жыл бұрын
Could SweetRobin be Littlefinger's? Although I think he has falsely convinced everyone reading that he loves(d) Catlyn, that just seems to obscure his motives as every action he has taken has been hostile to her interests. The interest in this story is taht so many of the clues are sprinkled throughout the story. Maddening!
@johnnye875 ай бұрын
Blindly instigating chaos to see how various people will react, without a long-term plan for how it will all pan out? Littlefinger is an author avatar!
@flyingninjamimejr9 жыл бұрын
What a cliffhanger! Preston Jacobs never fails to intrigue with his theories and I look forward to the next one!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@Cyfix159 жыл бұрын
Little Finger = Aizen
@lordsauron86349 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger-Gin snake-snake
@drewfisher16194 жыл бұрын
What assurance do we have that sweet Bobby is Jon Arryn's get? The man was past his baby making age. For all we know The boy might be Littlefinger's.
@theblancmange12653 жыл бұрын
The Arryns might be skinchangers. Robin having the ability is more likely that way, since the Lysa has skinchanger ancestry. More on it in the Sweetrobin videos, in the big picture playlist.
@wildoxidizer9 жыл бұрын
house manderly is not in debt they still have vaults of silver and can sell the ships if they need to if they were that are hidden the bank is more than likely looking for a friendly port if need to invade that is willing to help them
@ianwallaceelliott84019 жыл бұрын
I would love to see u...Tony Teflon and Red Team Review in a video together. You guys make me go back and read these books again hahah... Keep pumping out videos man..great stuff
@pyrphoros87399 жыл бұрын
The vale is locked by mountains from the rest of westeros. This makes the vale extremly devensible and would allow an invasion army to safely regroup after a landing. But after regrouping the mountain would block an approach to the hearth of westeros and cause more delay then the river safed time. As well the army would come out in the riverlands, there the allready lannisters have the most of their forces, which would block the paths out of the valley. An early battle would be inevitable. For a supprising attack landing in the crownsland would prove mutch more effective.
@Whatever1234666669 жыл бұрын
Great video. I really appreciate these and look forward to the next.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RikkaP9 жыл бұрын
Also: I think the whole plan with Ned was to a) get him into Kings Landing and b) getting him arrested and c) killed off. It was Janos Slynt (bought by Littlefinger) who reacted to Jeoffreys outragious order (beheading a High Lord on the steps of the Sept of Baelor!) at once, as if he knew. Also remember what Littlefinger said about having to splash with the water so Jeoffrey so the king could see that he could drink it about angering Tyrion (manipulating Jeoffrey again). The whole "But they have the weak hearts of women" speech of Jeoffrey seemed to me as if he was lured into ordering Ned to be killed (him having all this "hard manliness like my father" thing going on). I don't think Littlefinger wanted to sponsor the Starks. And he played Ned- he told him, not to trust him and knew the honorable Lord Stark would to some extend because of "Family, Duty, Honor" and he knew that Ned would never set Renly on the throne (as long as Stannis lives) or accept a cuckoos egg Cersei put into Roberts (his best friends!) nest on the throne. I think Littlefinger was just stalling Ned so he could get killed (he did come up with the brothel that Jon and Stannis used to visit at a very inconvienent time for Ned- he was just about to leave for good after quitting the job as the hand- if he had done that, he would have been safe.
@faziodawog8 жыл бұрын
i love the tim burton Lannister Family illustration
@tarlochansingh6202 жыл бұрын
You got one thing wrong. Renly doesn't know about the incest. People often forget that, it was Stannis who later told him that which was after Renly crowned himself. Renly was just a greedy Usurper who would've been a kin slayer.
@JenLight9 жыл бұрын
I feel pretty confident in saying that Littlefinger is interested in advancing Littlefinger. This is my favorite video so far because it's about my secret boyfriend.
@boldarock40959 жыл бұрын
If George dies before the Song of Ice and Fire plays out then I want you +Preston Jacobs to carry the torch. Your grasp of his stories is outright phenomenal. Right or wrong, you bring the whole thing to life even more with your analysis. Thank you.
@oielvert9 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger doesn't frustrate me as he seems to do other fans because I know what it's like to work with people with great intuition and can also play the game by ear. I know the audience prefers Varys because he's basically the guy with the PowerPoint presentation that shows you every detail of what he's been planning for decades but the truth is: men like Petyr Baelish will always have the advantage over people like Varys. Over the course of the story, I've only seen Varys thwart Petyr's plans once and it was a total accident of fate. Right now, the only wrench Varys has been able to place on Littlefinger is Tyrion's survival. As long as Tyrion lives, whatever plan involving Sansa Stark will simply crumble. What I'm looking forward to is the moment when Sansa realizes she can involve Tyrion in her schemes. That's simply going to be epic.
@blockhook9 жыл бұрын
excellent observations. i may not completely ride with your two previous videos, but so far i am throwing my money on you with this one.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
As people always say about me, I start out grounded and then go crazy. So, hold on. :)
@blockhook9 жыл бұрын
they have my consensus on that one. hehe
@tobiasrim8659 жыл бұрын
Its the middel of the night here, and I want to go skiing in the morning, but I still got up to view the video! You have a bigger place in my right now then most of my friends! Take this responsbility seriusly!!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks a bunch! Have a good time on the slopes!
@kennycota50997 жыл бұрын
I don't think Renly did know about the incest. When Stannis proclaims Joffrey to be a bastard born of incest Renly seems bemused and thinks that Stannis is being opportunistic. Renly genuinely doesn't seem to think that 'Robert's children' are bastards.
@MinesAGuinness9 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed this video. What I think I love the most about Littlefinger is that, even when someone like yourself manages to cleverly predict and reveal dozens of hidden moves that have yet to be played... we still are none the wiser as to what he actually is doing it all for! I would not like to play chess (or should that be cyvasse?) against him. The more pieces I took, the more convinced I would become that he was going to win! Not only that, you'd start to wonder why he invited you to play in the first place, and whether it was really winning the game that he wanted from you!
@Erockmunnay9 жыл бұрын
When you're done with Littlefinger get to Victarion and Euron!! Love these videos, staying subscribed.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
The Ironborn are high on the list.
@MGD3139 жыл бұрын
Great video. In the past, I've criticized some of your theories as having made too many inferences and leaps in logic, but this Littlefinger theory feels very grounded in the novels and very plausible.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@wedding27108 ай бұрын
Imagine Robert Arryn actually being fostered with Stannis. That would be hilarious
@rodrigopacheco129 жыл бұрын
of all the schemers in the series, this is the one that has me completely clueless. Bloodraven, Varys, Doran...even those I have some theories, but this one? No clue what he is up. Cant wait for part 2 as always
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
I hope I don't disappoint. :)
@jakeservo71789 жыл бұрын
He's definitely creepy towards Sansa. I think that he really does see her as a younger Catelyn. And I do think that he always held more resentment towards Catelyn than Ned for their marriage and everything else before and during that. Which is odd since he is still obsessed with her, but that's how unhealthy relationships work I guess.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
But is Littlefinger even capable of love?
@jakeservo71789 жыл бұрын
Preston Jacobs Not really, which is why I use words like "obsessed" or "unhealthy relationship". Littlefinger would have seen Cat as more of an object than a person. But there was still something there. Petry could probably get any girl he wanted, but he still chooses Cat. And that's what I mean when I talk about how creepy Littlefinger is with Sansa. Since she resembles her mom, its almost like Petyr wants to live some sick fantasy where that he did win Cat over when they were younger. Or he could just be a pedo =P Isn't Sansa young still?
@ThaGnome700659 жыл бұрын
Ah, Little Finger, that slick money changing s.o.b. I knew this would be interesting. Great job Preston. Can't wait till the next one gets here.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Part 2 is coming soon.
@NUFCMVFC9 жыл бұрын
Nice discussion video. I might not always agree but really appreciate the style in this modern age and everyone is free to speculate. This video has got me thinking that while I had the impression Littlefinger cared little for his Braavosi background given the way he eschewed his family's traditional emblem, The idea his agenda involves turning much of Westeros into a glorified Braavosi/Iron Bank Economic Vassal through making them financially indebted to the IB makes some sense if Littlefinger is a pro Burgeoise revolutionary of sorts. Eg he is highly capable but is looked down upon by the traditional high aristocracy and the road to respectability for the capable merchant class is blocked. Eg look at the Spicers having to marry into the poor but prestigious Westerlings as an example. Sure Littlefinger got Harrenhall but look at the disdain for Janos Slynt "the Butchers son!" and how no one kicked up a fuss when Tyrion got rid of him to the Wall, even the Tyrells have some legitimacy issues given they weren't the Royal House of the Reach when Aegon landed I'm beginning to suspect Seems to me that his (Littlefinger) character relates to the feudal/Burgeoise conflict , +spoiler+ similar to how the Cersei/High Sparrow represents the conflicts between the Kingdom nobiltiy and the religious or Ecclesiastical Class. This makes a lot of sense, Braavos is effectively a Burgeoise rebel city
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
I think that's definitely part of it. Littlefinger is a self-made man and surrounds himself with self-made men and is from a city of former slaves. Yet, he isn't respected because he is low born. I wonder how this has affected his psyche.
@eliotk13858 жыл бұрын
Is it really too crazy that Littlefinger would help Stannis invade? If Littlefinger positions himself as graciously handing over the Throne, he could be set for life.
@CABRALFAN279 жыл бұрын
"Sweet Bobby A" XD Nice.
@braddmerritt9 жыл бұрын
One of your best yet dude. Keep them coming
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@perfectlyMessy9 жыл бұрын
It's actually interesting to see what Littlefinger is planning, because I feel like he does have some sort of goal in the end, or else his actions are just random, but other times i think he's just opportunistic and playing everyone along the way.
@nemisous839 жыл бұрын
It's pretty simple little finger is basically setting all the big houses against each other and in the chaos seizing more power. I wouldn't be surprised if at the end of this little finger isn't sitting on the iron throne.
@danieldrums99 жыл бұрын
This time, I think your pretty much exactly on point with everything you say. Well done.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!.
@HaYlEeXx197 жыл бұрын
"Always keeping your foes confused. If they don't know what you want. They can know what you will do next."
@made-line76273 жыл бұрын
"Bribe Janos Slynt who killed Ned." Whaaa? Indirectly (being the Commander of the Gold Cloaks)?
@michaelz9039 жыл бұрын
with all littlefingers plotting and planning, you notice he hasn't been exposed to all the weird ass magical stuff, I want to know what he thought of the Red Wedding and IF he gets to see LSH and get his mind blown
@jam_jor5 жыл бұрын
This is canon
@DSDGFYHJ1549 жыл бұрын
Dude you are a whole different type of beast. Your videos are the best G.O.T videos on youtube. keep up the good work. Cant wait for part 2.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@darnell98069 жыл бұрын
"The Iron Bank is specifically said not to be fucked with" lol your observation is gold
@brycebenson208 жыл бұрын
little finger is the prince that was promised fam
@Yatsura27 жыл бұрын
A reborn Targarien, controlled by Bran, riding a dragon to Asshai to call the Aliens to fly off. Gotta love all those fan fictions!
@andorrasrevenge16839 жыл бұрын
Man this is great stuff! New slants. I can't wait till the next one!
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jediwulfric9 жыл бұрын
There is a section in feast for crows that drew my eye when I read it.Hes talking about Queen Cersei's reign, and how he will deal with it, adding "What little peace and order the five kings left us will not long survive the three queens." (Sansa III FfC) Queen 1) Cersei, 2) Margery 3) Dany I'm thinking Littlefinger is thinking how to outsmart Varys and the coming threat of Dany. Also we have to remember that the Vale's armies are at full strength, and the Braavosi have no love for Valyria, and possibly fear Dany's dragons.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger definitely has his eye on Dany. Not sure if its just to fuck with Varys, though.
@jediwulfric9 жыл бұрын
I believe there is a scene in the TV show where Littlefinger casually mentions that he knows that Varys had an encounter to Illyrio to Varys. Though I dont know if we've had any such encounter in the books. Either way we can assume that Varys and Littlefinger are the two most skilled Machiavellian characters in kings landing. With both of them setting there plans to with an eye to what the other is going to do. As far as Dany's Dragons are concerned, Littlefinger is much more likely to listen to rumors the Cersei is. Which may mean that he has given more thought to how he will face them.
@Brad454209 жыл бұрын
little finger is trying to save his love catelyn and her family and when ned made it impossible he gacve up trying to help him
@suzannepascuzzo61309 жыл бұрын
No,little finger set up the starks he fixed his eyes on Sansa and never looked back.
@Brad454209 жыл бұрын
Suzanne Pascuzzo i dont even know anymore i give up, i swear georgerr martin just changes the outcomes to whatever we arent saying, haha, i dont think he has anything panned out at all anymore, but i def think besides tyrion littl finger is his character he sees as almost himself and he just likes to mess w us fans haha, i give up saying predictions, i swear he reads all these and does the only thing people dont say haha
@suzannepascuzzo61309 жыл бұрын
brad harris lol,well we are getting a chapter tommorrow, he is reading 1 in Germany.
@Brad454209 жыл бұрын
oh great thanks for telling me, do you know whos chapter it is yet?
@suzannepascuzzo61309 жыл бұрын
brad harris sorry I thought it was new but it's Arianne it came out last month he read it again 😠😬
@BrunoCarnos9 жыл бұрын
He's not working to put Stannis on the throne, or the Starks, or the Lannisters, or Aegon, or the Tyrells, or the Martells, or Daenerys, or Hot Pie... Littlefinger cares about Littlefinger and no one else, and that's why he'll sit on the Iron Throne, at least for some time.
@oscarhaydenperditionbound11955 жыл бұрын
Dutch Van Der Linde- I got a plan. Littlefinger- Hold my beer.
@snowbird14859 жыл бұрын
I really have no idea what Littlefinger is up to. I love your videos and waiting for part 2.
@PrestonJacobstheSweetrobin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RaptorJohnny7 жыл бұрын
"Our hero sweet robin" I fucking love your videos.
@andy0209889 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger is loyal to only one person and thats himself. He will use any house or anyone to get what he wants, they are all disposable. I don't believe he has a long term plan. I think he is an opportunist. An ego-driven maniac with a serious inferiority complex that started when Cat chose Neds brother over him. Even the name Littlefinger is a reminder of a lower status. Harrenhal, The Vale, Master of coin, all his titles and wards..... these are his trophies. It's all for ego.
@ladyofthelake1214 жыл бұрын
Dany should take over Braavosi then take control of the Iron Bank and give fAegon 1 week to pay or get evicted notice lol- loves to see them scramble 😂
@Dynnen9 жыл бұрын
Problem with the river theory is that the river is exclusive to the Vale. It gives you a little bit of control logistically but its all up-stream if coming out of the ocean. Also what would be the point of landing troops from Bravos in the Vale if the Vale lords already look to Littlefinger as a leader of the Vale. Also with Littlefinger's plans make sure to keep in mind that just because it doesn't directly hurt doesn't mean it won't later. Propping people up so they can fall at the right time is a signature move of his. Moving Stanis into a position to fall correctly would make the most sense. Great videos so far, I definitely agree with the debt scheme...just not sure on the end game yet =)
@N9mber9 жыл бұрын
Littlefinger backs the loosing side thus keeping war prevalent and he wants to them all to fight over westeros until the last man then he will strike and becoming king of the ashes