Epic 'The Door' Reaction & Hodor Surprise! Game of Thrones S6E5 First Watch feat. Kristian Nairn!

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[@dunringill1747]

The Hodor origin reveal is as brilliant as it is tragic. Getting a greeting from actor Kristian Nairn (Hodor) is awesome! After this episode first aired, there was a wave of companies that were selling door stops of different designs with the name "Hodor" on them.

[@lethaldose2000]

This End of Episode it truly heartbreaking. -------- The time loop for Brad to go back and give Hodor the seizure that would set him on the path for the rest of his life is so intense and heartbreaking. ----------- I was broken the first time I saw it and every time since.

[@adityarawate435]

Not all heroes hold swords, some just hold the door 😢

[@BlackTalonGaming]

I feel like while everyone thought Hodor was dim, he was still himself underneath. He continued his duty to the Starks knowing that his final duty would be this one day. It is a tragic thing, but it is what he was meant to do. He knew it would come, he knew it would be awful, and he did it anyway. One of my fav archs.

[@AliceRedFox96]

It's hard to say that “Hodor did it” since he was essentially traumatized from childhood by Bran himself, albeit unintentionally. What's dramatic is that it was Bran who sealed his fate in the future (present) and lived his entire life essentially watching the consequences of his actions, including as a warg. The moment of the dead men's attack is not only the culmination of Hodor's existence, its beginning and end, but also the moment of Bran's full realization of what his actions have cost him and what he has doomed another human being to. There's a bit more context in the books that adds to the drama of this moment: Wargs have unspoken rules, taboos - no eating in animal form, no mating in animal form, and certainly not taking on the body of another human! (not many wargs seem to be able to do this at all). Also, the moments when Bran takes over Hodor's body describe the sheer hideousness of the process: Hodor no longer resists Bran, but hides like a beaten dog in some tiny corner of his mind that even Bran can't touch. With that in mind, the scene becomes even more heartbreaking

[@Bled420]

Some cool stuff to think about.. there’s a theory that Hodor could hear everything when Bran warged into him in the past (When he was still Willis) so as he grew up he was afraid of loud noises (like thunder in season 3 when they were in the tower and Bran warged into Hodor for the first time). Additionally.. before the white walkers attack them in the cave, Hodor sits down with a look of recognition on his face like he’s having Deja-Vu. They were all meant to sacrifice themselves for Bran but Hodor was put on a path in life to be the Hero they needed. Hodor is the real MVP/GOAT. RIP King

[@TheWindcrow]

41:45 Me too Steph. It's such a powerful scene. The twist was crazy. People making fun of him the whole time and here he was such a hero.

[@Fett411]

When Meera's brother died, the 3 eyed raven told her that he knew where he was taking them and knew his fate but did it anyway knowing it was the role he had in the fight against the walkers and knowing how important Bran was. I like to think that Hodor also knew his fate but did it anyway out of love for Bran/the Starks and knowing the good he was contributing to

[@KSDVLmom]

@@Fett411 and I think hodor knew too which breaks my heart when he was rocking back and forth scared of what was coming next

[@carriesmith742]

42:50 Ashley's face when the realization hit her nearly broke me!

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Girls, seeing your awesome reation to the Cameo message from Kristian Nairn (Hodor). The unbridled joy and excitment of you gals was beyond great. --------- I know Stefanie, Ashley and Lindsay never thought they would be celebs enough in Canada to get shoutouts from actors in the GOT series. -------- Once again, this added surprise made my week. --------- I know it was all worth it to push through your demanding reaction schedule to have such an amazing payoff. --------- Thanks for all the work an effort you gals put in. QUDOS.

[@fernandof.2225]

I didn't know your voices could go that high, after watching Hodor's video. I was tearing up just watching you all. I thought Ashley was going to raise the episode to 6 Mugs. Wonderful reaction. everybody cries at the end like Stefani did... again... doesn't matter if you see it coming.

[@txheadshots]

It’s one of the hardest deaths in the show because you realize just how tragic Hodor’s entire life has been in an instant…

[@rin68nyr90]

This gets me every time! The actor did such a great job expressing himself with just one word!

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Stefanie, Even You got your heart broken into so many pieces revisiting "The Door" episode. SO INTENSE. Hey Stef, I also cry every time when Hodor end scene plays. Great work girls.

[@EnglishRalph]

I’m not going to pretend I hang around for every single outro but I’m glad I stayed for this one. What an antidote to such a trauma-heavy episode!

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

I didn’t expect to wake up Saturday morning to drink coffee and bawl my eyes out but here we are! Lol

[@MugShotzReacts]

@@itsreeeshaaa7560 sorry for diluting your coffee ☕️

[@Taesbil]

Speaking of outlandish numbers, my ex used to basically say "Build a thousand ships? With what??" since there are no trees on the Iron Islands 😂 As pictured in the show anyway. Can't speak for the books since I'm not that far yet.

[@NightSkyJeff]

23:00 “when I take the seven kingdoms, I need you by my side” What a subtle foreshadowing… (Spoiler version: he is at her side during the Long Night, but that is not her taking back the seven kingdoms, and he dies protecting her. That means he is no longer at her side as a councilor when she could have used him most, to prevent her from the path of destruction she takes. Jorah, unlike Jon and Tyrion, doesn’t have an ulterior motive to keep Dany from running rampant in King’s Landing.)

[@xpressivebex7162]

Lmao i wish i had him to explain its okay when i first watched this episode ha ha. I have epilepsy so it hit hard. U guys are great lol the point u didnt already have him on the love list was funny its okay we all feel like we didnt give him the credit he truly deserved kos we didnt know.

[@gunkulator1]

7:16 It's always hard to tell with Littlefinger but I think he really didn't know about Ramsey. Nobody knew. The Bolton's nearest neighbors are the Starks and they didn't even know. LF wanted Sansa to secure the north for him but not knowing the truth about Ramsey has turned her against him instead. LF took a risk marrying Sansa to Ramsey and this time it did not pay off.

[@argantyr5154]

Fun fact, Kristian Nairn, is also a DJ and have made album called "Rave of the Thrones" and have played at Blizzcon in 2016. Loved the Cameo

[@MugShotzReacts]

If you watch after the cameo I talked about that! I actually went to rave of thrones in Dublin in 2016.

[@argantyr5154]

@@MugShotzReacts My bad, you're right. My feet were under attack from my Cat, so I had to stop it at that point.

[@andrewward5891]

Loved the cameo by Hodor actor. Another reactor had a chat with the young Hodor actor after watching this episode.

[@MFBloosh]

I always loved the subtleties of "You can't be 'no one' if you have desires" and meanwhile The Waif hates Arya with a passion and definitely desires to hurt her lol. Jaqen recognizes this, for sure.

[@dianenewman2161]

Wow, what a great surprise to Stefani, Ashley & Lindsey. So sweet of you to do this little shout out to all of us GOT fans. We love Hodor & Kristin we love you too. Thanks for taking your time to do this. Diane 💕💕💕

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Ashley, You didn't know your heart had so many pieces to be broken. Did you. Every time you think it can't be broken GGRM finds a new unexpected way to crack another section of it. SO INTENSE. Fresh tears come ever time I remember the sacrifice of Willis.

[@jzer21]

“Did she train with Donatello, with the staff?” And then “ Mike Tyson’s PunchOut…” I think I found my new favorite person.

[@Taesbil]

Steph, your expression around 37:50 when you knew what was gonna happen 🥺So pained!

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Lindsay, you brought up such an amazing comment/perpective. ---------- You said you mind was blown thinking about the depth of story telling and storyline sequence. ----------- We all thought Hodor was just a comedic side character and to see the easter egg that had been placed by Gegorge R.R. Martin from season 1 to have a payoff in season 6 shows the depth of the GOT iceberg story and lore. ---------- To know the tragic story of Hodor from the time he was 12 or 13 years old to serve his purpose 30-40 years later in MINDBLOWING.

[@KJGould]

Whole concept of what happens makes you wonder how else Bran might have manipulated the timeline - and if he was always fated to. Quite the mind trip.

[@ccispahan7514]

I feel quite certain that Bran was always fated to do what he did because of the 3ER’s dialogue with him and his whole attitude. Bloodraven clearly knows how things are supposed to unfold and embraces his own fate. He gives Bran the necessary nudge when he hesitates to warg into Hodor from his vision: ‘listen to your friend, Bran’. And then: ‘It’s time’.

[@AliLarson-h2i]

I wonder if the old 3-eyed raven manipulated Hodor's and Bran's whole lives to maximize Bran's chances of becoming ready in time to carry the wisdom of the ages away from the tree.

[@ccispahan7514]

@AliLarson-h2i It would not be beneath Bloodraven to make such a calculated decision. The 3-Eyed-Raven does not have a backstory in the show unfortunately… but book readers know his past and guessed his identity (Brynden Rivers aka Bloodraven) and well… he has a crazy path. Don’t want to spoil it, you can find out more info in the books and the lore books. We will probably see him in his prime in the new GoT series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ in 2025. And we caught a glimpse of him in Daemon’s last vision in HoTD S2.

[@fedegerman1690]

Well Bran SAW what danerys would do to kings landing and did nothing....

[@JPatel1995]

@@fedegerman1690 as bad as that was perhaps it was the best option

[@jimmyyves7924]

This is the most heartbreaking episode for me. I've seen it over 50 times and I cry every single time. Today was not different. Love Hodor! Loved your reactions gals! That was a fantastic surprise.

[@HarryTuttle-j9b]

Watching you from day 1 of this crazy adventure. A quick shout-out for this mind-bending time and space Chistopher Nolan worthy episode. My favourite in the all damn show. And the surprise at the end, chef's kiss. Keep up the good work ladies. ❤from France

[@theyogurtaisle]

i found you guys' videos a few days ago and youve slowly become a comfort channel for me 🤍🤍 my dad got me to watch GOT for the first time in august and weve been watching a few episodes every week together, this is the last episode we watched so its perfect timing. thank you guys for making me giggle and giving me MANY theories to think about, theres just something about those lemons 🤔🤔

[@MugShotzReacts]

Welcome aboard! Leave some of your theories for the girls!! We are not much further ahead in read time!

[@lethaldose2000]

Ashley you are such as sweetheart. You face change when Kristian called your name out was PRICELESS!!!!! What's funny is Kristian wsa delivering the message and you didn't really take note of it till he called your name. (NOTE TO SELF. PERSONALIZED MESSAGES DO HAVE IMPACT). ----------- I've never seen such a shift in facial expression like that from anyone. That is way you are such a special soul and a forever Child of Summer. --------- Never let GOT break your Summer Child spirit. STAY ASHLEY.

[@AlexiaWacker]

Amazing reaction episode! Love this season. The cameo message was a lovely surprise❤

[@oldmanlethal8714]

It’s interesting to hear about Tyrion talk about “who has a better story”. Thats something he’s been on for a while, it seems.

[@MugShotzReacts]

😅

[@Triskaan]

So proud of Lindsey for remembering the Blackfish. Not everyone does at this point of the story. ^^ And love the reaction to the stageplay, especially Lindsey's chuckle and d"I was waiting for that part." She can be so savage. And Ashley, you sweet summer child, thinking Yara and Theon would get in line with Euron, hahaha. ;) Also, you're not the only ones with flood in their eyes during that Dany/Jorah scene, it might be my favorite Dany scene of the entire show.

[@FloridaMugwump]

The surprise after the reaction was great.

[@BlackTalonGaming]

SHe is probably the last Children in the North, but there are supposedly some Children on the Eye (its a strange island on a lake near Harranhal) along with the 'Green Men'.

[@TheWindcrow]

17:20 lol Nice one Stef, joke on the jokester XD

[@Nodnarbanator]

Hodor got the best written death. It’s crazy how you can get attached to a character that only has one line.

[@havok6280]

See also Groot...

[@taneshah.1260]

Aww, what an awesome surprise after such a tough episode!

[@ccispahan7514]

@08:49: Lindsay is correct if she was talking about Edmure, he is Cat’s brother. Brynden is her uncle.

[@Red021686]

Daenerys isn't just the leader of a Khalisar, she had ALL Khalisars submit.

[@Nichole-1989]

And Game of Thrones breaks me again. 😮‍💨💔 OMG you guys got a message from Hodor himself! ❤️

[@lino9222]

Thanks ladies I love watching with you

[@MugShotzReacts]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@kimbervoss3753]

Brilliant piece of writing and makes me cry every time..people often get so caught up in the various plot lines on a first wagch, they aren't sure how to approach the supernatural elements yet and how they are influencing all the players.. Loved the Hodor surprise at the end!! Xo

[@morpheusjones4753]

So much more yet to happen this season! 6-9 & 6-10....whoa!

[@Jose-Lozanchez]

Like this one from Hodor, those chapters 9 and 10 are recorded 🔥&🩸 forever, but as the culmination of the season, these enter the annals of TV history, I don't think it will be repeated again

[@rapaz1997]

I read a post how "Hold the door" actually is Hodor holding the line with his sword as he fights de dead to save his friends. I love Martin but iff this is how is meant to go down I prefer the show's version. (now that is something I thought I would never say)

[@janeathome6643]

Jon's new hair does make him look more like Ned and a Samurai, but additionally, Kit Harington was sick of the long hair and wore it in a ponytail when he was off duty as well. The first thing he did after GOT was get a hair cut.

[@afry6400]

I always thought he looked a lot more like Rob with the new hair.

[@FredtheFrisian]

It's hardest when true innocence dies, like with Shireen!

[@tmpreardon4200]

You got a cameo from the REAL Hodor?! JEALOUS! When this originally aired, I ugly cried for days. Such a great reveal. I rewatched this years later with my father. During this episode he didn't bat an eyelash at Hodor's death (heartless jerk), but he sobbed at the scene where khaleesi sent Jorah away to cure himself and return back to her...like, I've never seen my dad cry like that at a tv show.

[@NathTMcC]

Video starts and I see Stephanie’s face and hear the girls scream. I’m like “Wait, what episode is this?… Oh The Door. Oh dear, oh dear.”

[@janeathome6643]

That message is incredible!! Wow, congrats!

[@Jose-Lozanchez]

Muchas Gracias por esta Gran Sorpresa de ver a Kristian Nairn otra vez. Espectacular

[@andromidius]

This episode never fails to make me sad and have a little tear in my eye. Despite that, its one of the highlights of this season for me.

[@bigw725]

omfg just when i was starting to settle down after the scene, that cameo from kristian made me burst into tears again

[@andrewward5891]

I don’t remember if the show told any backstory about the priest that “drowns” Euron to make him King. But he’s actually a younger brother of Euron and Baylon (and uncle of Theon). He was loved drinking and partying as a young man but almost died in a shipwreck. He thinks the Drowned God resurrected him and he became a fanatical priest

[@thecompendium9607]

That's the last big plot point from G.R.R.M, and it shows.

[@gunkulator1]

32:30 Brienne asks a very pertinent question here. Shortly thereafter, Sansa sends Brienne away.

[@1siddynickhead]

You guys so deserve the love from Kristian aka Hodor! ❤

[@LadyV437]

That was awesome. The ending of this show is one of my favorites but also the most heartbreaking. So glad I stayed to the end that surprise reaction was the best.

[@mustafafh4402]

Season 6 is definitely my favorite! it has the highest rated episodes! i can't wait

[@andrewmburga]

Great episode guys!

[@1HalfbloodPrince]

Oh the cameo broke me! Love him so much

[@BlackTalonGaming]

The physical shudder when 'parts' sizzling was mentioned. Thanks for that.

[@brandonkahl3267]

I get so excited for their reactions, to big episodes they will be seeing. You 3 ladies are awesome.

[@MugShotzReacts]

🥰

[@dabnailz5805]

awwwwwwwww that was too cute "HODORE"❤❤

[@havok6280]

It's a causal loop. A causal loop is a paradox of time travel. It occurs when a future event is the cause of a past event, which in turn is the cause of the future event. Both events then exist in spacetime, but their origin cannot be known.

[@jamesanthony8991]

So Wholesome!

[@lornamaker3312]

There was an awsome meme made with the clip of Tormond looking at Brianne on horse back. It was When your waiting for someone to smell the fart you just did.🤣🤣🤣

[@MugShotzReacts]

😂😂😂

[@hmp01]

that suprise was amazing! woww

[@Funnysterste]

Fun Fact: The actor who portrays an actor portraying Ned Stark in that stage play Arya is watching (11:59) reappears in season 7 as a Gold Cloak in the episode "Blood of My Blood". (Spoiler: He gets killed by Gendry with his hammer.) And the actor who portrays the actor who plays the role Tyrion is in the movie "Joker" (2019).

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Oh my gosh, what an amazing, special surprise in the outro! ✌️❤️🥲

[@Bled420]

It’s interesting that Arya’s new target is preforming this play, almost like the faceless men knew what kinda test they were sending her too.. it’s too perfect to be an accident

[@havok6280]

Not all heroes wear capes. Real men hold the door. It's the end of Summer. Winter is coming...😢

[@Taesbil]

Ashley caught the pattern!!

[@joenobody5631]

What a great surprise at the end. That's good stuff. "Steph-ON-ie" 😂

[@MugShotzReacts]

I’ve heard every pronunciation in the book 😂

[@joenobody5631]

@MugShotzReacts It's not even an unusual name. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@LeahCoger]

This is why we don't disrespect Hodor's real name Willis. "Whatchu talking bout Willis?" No maam!

[@L4zySh4ky]

Well, that was a nice surprise !

[@nofil2000]

16:04 her name is The Waif RIP Hodor. Very sad scene 😢 RIP Sweet Summer The real Hodor surprise at the end 😂😂

[@bill.godwin-austen]

"The Waif's" name is never mentioned. That moniker is from the books, as all of the Bravos storyline is from Arya's POV, and not knowing her name (which she wouldn't, as she is "no one"), that's how she was referred to in Arya's narrative because she looked like a street waif.

[@shadowfrost__]

Great reaction as always and the Hodor message was amazing. Also congratulations are in order because you have unlocked an achievement, you have now been granted fast travel. You will no longer have to wait months to get from place to place, you only need wait a few scenes, at most half an episode.

[@MugShotzReacts]

😂😂😂

[@NoShiiitSherlock]

It's a Mind Melter Ending

[@SwiftJustice]

I heard about a guy that didn't watch this episode then made two women cry in the elevator the next day yelling for someone to hold the door

[@MugShotzReacts]

Omg!!

[@otter3095]

What a great show🔥and one of the most saddening moments of the series imo

[@deonjames1041]

The Manderly’s certainly remember, let’s go see them…

[@Jose-Lozanchez]

Bran invaded Wilis in the past, a failure occurred in the matrix, and it burned the young man's mind, turning him into Hodor, but I am happy because I know that Hodor will always be holding my door. Rest in Peace, al igual que Jojen Descanse en Paz

[@sadfaery]

This episode absolutely broke me the first time I saw it. I could only speak in Hodors for like a full 24 hours after I saw this episode. I even had an entire conversation with a friend about the episode using only the word Hodor. Because if you think about it, not only did Bran kill Hodor here essentially, but Hodor has spent most of his life stuck in the moment of his death mentally because of Bran. The only other episode that comes close to hitting me as hard as this one did is the episode where Shireen died. And this one hits me harder because at least Shireen had some level of autonomy and control of her own mind at the end. Hodor did not. Though at least his death had more meaning than Shireen's because he died saving the lives of Bran and Meera, but it was not his choice to do so. Hodor's death was truly tragic, especially because he has been trapped in that moment for so much of his life. 😢

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

what a wonderful surprise OMG !!! 🙂 you all deserved this , you're top 3 best AOT reactors on yt as far as i'm concerned . That guy who made you the surprise is awesome, he should do Tyrion next , then Dany , I bet they all watch your reactions :)

[@Jose-Lozanchez]

Before watching the video, if you want to see a video song made by them, dedicated to Hodor, you have to see the reaction of, Bust! Reacts, in this episode of Hodor it is very rewarding

[@NiKiMa023]

Boooo Bust Reacts left YT high and dry

[@arginkara9548]

You ladies are great😁

[@nielgregory108]

You didn't seem to get the importance of the Red Priestess when she told Varys what happened to him. Varys has only told 2 people what happened to him. He was shocked that she knew everything. Hodor knew his fate from the start and still did it.

[@andrewward5891]

It’s the only time where Varys has nothing to say

[@vishvnaik2756]

26:10 THE PRIESTESS HAS A POINT ; THERE'S STILL SO MUCH WE DONT KNOW 🐘🛕🌀🕉🚩

[@Realmediamashup]

Wooooow! Hold the fucking door!!!! 🫡

[@vishvnaik2756]

GREAT REACTION 🌀

[@AP-RSI]

8:00 I can't wait for Arya to turn up... but... we must wait... 🙂

[@dragonhawkeclouse2264]

Hodor loves you guys......;-)

[@stonecoldpillow]

My first time watching this episode when Jaqen starts talking about the first Faceless Men: Arya: "Who was the first?" Me: "Yeah, I'm so curious" Jaqen: "He was no one" Me, chuckling: "Oh pffff, god damn you" Crazy enough, I binged the first 5 seasons and the first 4 episodes of this season all for the first time just in time to watch this episode the day it aired. What an insane first episode to watch live with the rest of the world. And literally earlier that week my sister texted me something and I jokingly just replied "Hodor". I think this moment hit the hardest for me in the whole show, I mean I teared up watching this reaction not gonna lie haha. Question for Stef; you've read the books, right? Once you finish Season 7, I have a book spoiler question for the 3 of you, that's why I ask.

[@MugShotzReacts]

I don’t want to spoil the books too much for the girls as Ashley wants to read them!

[@havok6280]

I hope Bloodraven gets a better send off if we ever get the last two books. I also wish it was explicit that the Night King had Stark blood. And finally, I wish Meera used Dark Sister to kill a White Walker...

[@robertnelson1249]

Wow!

[@lethaldose2000]

Brand doesn't realize the consequences of his actions till it is too late. And so many suffer for it. Mira, Summer, The Children of the Forest, and of course HODOR. or as you now know, "HOLD THE DOOR, HOLD THE DOOR, HOLD DOOR, HOLD DOOR........ HODOR.