Game of Thrones Season 5: "The Massacre at Hardhome" Behind the Scenes

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

This director also did "Battle of the Bastards" in season 6. He's awesome, wish we could have more of him.

[@RockLou]

He should direct everything, ever.

[@firstlast4506]

He will not be doing any episodes in season 7. Such a shame :(

[@firstlast4506]

The directors of large fight scenes have no episodes in S7, this could even mean there will be no large fight scene in season 7

[@cbrreezzyy69]

+First Last there's gonna be 4 large fight scenes in season 7...lannisters vs tyrells...lannisters vs dothraki n unsullied...euron vs yara n theon...and episode 6 is gonna be white walkers vs Jon snow

[@Meodoc]

There will be definitely fight scenes in season 7, quote me on that. And there are many more awesome directors out there, but this one definitely was very, very convincing.

[@whowantsabighug]

Karsi was a really cool character considering how little time we had with her.

[@Skidboy7]

Yea, she seemed like a very smart and sensible wilding.

[@curtiswfranks]

whowantsabighug I would have liked to have more time with her, but now I hope that we never see her again! :P

[@maxpainter33]

Skidboy7 >smart and sensible wildling >sensible wildling >wildling

[@thomask7441]

her war cries were turning me on

[@alexfurnas1263]

For a single-episode character meant to show the death toll of a major battle without sacrificing any regulars, Karsi was actually pretty effective, in large part because nobody (except for perceptive book readers) had any idea the Hardhome scene would go the direction it did. For all intents and purposes when the main conflict of the scene was "Jon Snow and Tormund have to win over suspicious wildlings", Karsi seemed like a new regular being introduced up until the moment you realize this is a massacre scene and she's just said goodbye to her kids. At that point you can pretty much tell she's a goner, but it still has weight to it because of the way the scene had set her up beforehand.

[@peter-paulkutschlojenga7336]

here you see the difference between all series and game of thrones, the amount of work they put into the smallest details is amazing

[@maxpainter33]

peter-paul kutschlojenga lol I don't see how this is a small detail

[@THEPELADOMASTER]

Small details like making the night king's horns translucent

[@nmp714]

peter-paul kutschlojenga yes, especially when I heard how they categorized the wights for make up purposes. That really blew my mind!!

[@waltersomers4097]

Nida Mapari they do that in the walking dead aswell

[@nmp714]

Walter Somers it is very much necessary in TWD because that's basically what the show is all about. Here, the wights and white walkers occupy barely 20% of the screen time.

[@AlexSaysHi2013]

There need to be more productions like GoT, not even mentioning the amazing acting, world building, and writing, the appreciation for the VFX guys and the extras in just amazing. Hearing Kit Harrington explain how their extras were out there in the same conditions for even longer than they were and were just as important as him and his fellow main cast was just incredibly gratifying to extras and bit part actors everywhere!

[@gibberconfirm166]

You can tell how everyone speaking in this video worked so hard to make this not suck. The same sensibility must just be gone on some bad Hollywood movies.

[@DeluXeZ3niiTh]

Westworld is pretty good too in "that type" of productions :)

[@dannygreen5477]

Yea and only to ruin and rush the ending....

[@TheDrexxus]

Tormund without a deep voice... STOP IT!

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

I know right? Hearing his normal voice/accent completely threw me off. Its so weird.

[@Arcadiez]

TheDrexxus Typical Scandinavian accent

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

as he would say, it's crase-y!

[@jarlhenrik]

It's always embarrassing to hear Norwegian people speak English without a script. Our accent is so awkward. Take Birgitte as a contrast. Her English is a lot more fluid, even though Danish and Norwegian are similar in many ways. Harsh, clipped sounds, not at all melodic like Swedish.

[@maxpainter33]

Jarl Lillebø it's all good!

[@alex-sv8ru]

The producers have done fabulous work, i can't begin to imagine how tricky it is to produce these episodes.

[@bcpr9812]

RIP Karsi =/ I really wish that she was more than a one-off character. She had a presence, onscreen.

[@R4Y2k]

Every penny was a good investment on that episode. It was the first glimpse of how powerful the nightking really is and they got it totally right.

[@magnus_cockstrong]

this scene was some of the best horror Ive ever watched. Everything this show does it seems to do really well.

[@fupopanda]

Agreee. Including the porn.

[@HidingInMyRoom1989]

fupopanda yes shae has some amazingly realistic scenes on pornhub

[@anaionescu8913]

Blissfully old comment....

[@datsj2152]

Didn't age really well, did it?

[@Kfend72638]

Aged like milk

[@alecmonaghan1160]

Watching these behind the scenes of GoT makes it pretty clear why no other show can compare. The vision and production required for the end product on screen is just insane.

[@goodcomrade2949]

and it failed so badly 😪

[@lampham5525]

Yes, the writing had problem, but everything else is above other shows.

[@ElliottPiano]

That's why the critisism that D and D receive is completely insane and unfair these guys created maybe the best tv show in the world show some respect

[@imani6938]

This director is irreplaceable. I love all of the episodes he directed!

[@robertmaybeth3434]

the coolest thing about this show are the actors...they're almost all of them perfectly cast, if you know the books you know how on point the casting is...and they obviously like doing the roles and they very much understand their characters too.

[@atanaskocev7747]

IKR its as thought they couldnt even get purple eye'd people to play them

[@MegaJolaus]

most of the actors are cast very well only a bit prettier for the masses.

[@snape6156]

panfriedd they tried that but it didn't work for some reason, can't remember exactly why. Just know they did try, it wasn't just conveniently forgotten about

[@wfmikeie]

In one of the behind the scenes from an earlier season someone says that Viserys and Dany couldn't see through their contact lenses so the purple eyes were scrapped.

[@lysstique3226]

I agree though I think Ramsay Bolton wasn't well cast at all in the looks department. In the books he's supposed to be ugly and vile looking with long greasy hair but well, you can't call his appearance ugly in the show when he's played by Iwan Rheon, at least he got his gross personality on point

[@oneplateidli]

I've seen this episode now for more than 15 times! Still not bored. I love this episode! The best👌

[@Pokadot101]

Hardhome is my favorite battle (massacre) scene. The writing, action, and CGi were just perfection!

[@haleme9244]

Pokadot101 for me Blackwater will always take that honour and the battle for the wall was awesome

[@danieldeecoyantonetti2116]

It’s No Wonder why I’m hooked to this show ! Even years later I’m watching it over & over rt up until S8 Ep5

[@mrflibble1259]

Yeah best just to use your imagination for what happens after that lol

[@LadySophiaVelaryon]

Hardhome is my favorite GoT battle scene in the series. I was absolutely TERRIFIED from start to finish.

[@karinalemus2305]

Same! Can’t help but feel like I was there and something horrible was gonna happen but I din’t know what. Then after the first time I watched, still felt that way even tho I already knew 😢

[@bjarczyk]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@beatz04]

The amount of effort that has gone into this is just mindblowing, no matter from which side you look at it.

[@strawberryredz1997]

Truly brilliant. GOT will forever be a treasure, all those creative minds . I'm happy their hard work and dedication is definitely paying off. This is historic for sure.

[@floridagator1765]

One of my favorite scenes was the wight walker's eyes when Jon's sword didn't break.

[@gimmigota1]

This video shows how much hard work goes behind the scenes to film a scene. Hats off to these behind the screen people.

[@joserobertogarzaro7600]

And because of this kind of episodes, Game of Thrones has been the greatest serie ever, doesn't matter the end, the important part is the journey that we have been into. Valar Morghulis.

[@brookeallen4344]

all this night king build up about how powerful he is and then they kill him in less then one episode eurgh

[@philippkoch662]

Not to forget all the connection they build up just to let him be killed by Arya. Arya should have gotten Cersei or somebody else... There was absolut no connection between Arya and the Night King.

[@nzkers6666]

@@philippkoch662 YES she should have killed sersei. And Jon the nk

[@factbeaglesarebest]

Read the books then... the show writers suck. And always have.

[@zandrbrooks6492]

@@nzkers6666 Jamie should have killed Cersei, Jon the night king, Arya should have saved The Hound from The Mountain

[@nzkers6666]

@@zandrbrooks6492 True

[@raldunston]

As someone who has NOT read the books, I had no idea that THIS AMAZING scene was created for the show. D&D + the rest of the team did great! This was terrifying the first time I saw it.

[@nikosfilipino]

I didnt watch GOT from the beginning of season 1 till the end so i didnt really get all the hate season 8 got. That is, until i started watching major scenes and episodes like this and i started comparing the intricacies and complexities behind them, i now understand the shame.

[@AustinoM]

I remember at the end of this episode saying out loud "What the fuck do you do against THAT!?" I remember feeling so vicerally that Westeros had just no chance fighting off the Night King and his army.

[@rockyp3917]

"Jon is serious adversary for the white walkers" and..... Frumpy little 3 feet Arya ends up killing him anyway

[@michaelpuente3352]

"It's Jons story at the end"

[@peterjoyfilms]

Michael Puente He means this storyline is as he's the main character in this part of the narrative. It doesn't necessarily mean the whole of Game of Thrones is Jon's story in the end.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

he means this ep "Hardhome" is Jons story obviously.

[@MsJilsephonie]

well the books are called a song of ice and fire and if anybody combine this two elements is Jon Snow

[@enigma19833]

BUT JON IS TEH SON OF LYANA AND ARTHUR DAYNE WHERE IS THE FIRE IN THAT?

[@bruhbruhh2613]

He is of Lyanna Stark (ice) and Rheagar Targaryen(fire), Not Arthur Dayne.

[@enkhzayasumiyakhuu4370]

What a great team. Thank you guys for the incredible show Game of Thrones

[@Aldiggy2000]

this was my favorite battle of all time! Battle of bastards comes second

[@Mr.Possums]

I agree.

[@brandonhernandez371]

Aldiggy2000.nope

[@VitiV]

ur dead wrong. battle of the bastards is the best battle scene ever put on a television screen

[@brandonhernandez371]

possumshake the favorite part

[@christianrufinohernandez4335]

Of all time!? The show hasn't even ended yet. Wait for the show to end, then you can talk all you want. Season 7 and 8 are going to be lit with the battles.

[@Sunny-ld4nn]

It's really cool to know that a Bulgarian actor was in GoT

[@jacklarkson4505]

all those people behind the camera are so underrated,good job all of you.

[@leocmen]

Best Episode (IMHO) of the series. Pure terror, and total incapacity to deal with the imponderable super-natural force

[@noorablack6810]

This episode was far more terrifying than I've ever thought of any zombie/massacre movie so far.

[@tiagocampos9824]

Was really sad to see Loboda killed. He was a real bad ass with so much potential in a series like this

[@Moose-iz1uo]

Best episode of Season 5 and that was episode 8

[@StraightEdgeNexus]

Joe probably the only redeeming episode of a shit season

[@BigMonke69420]

Gotta agree. Was snoozing during season 5 until this episode popped up. Instantly a top 5 fave.

[@pietcloete3947]

It wasn't that bad a season . episode 7 was good and 6 was decent

[@primadonnagirl101]

“We love Wun Wun.” Proceeds to kill him a year later at BOB.

[@TheAurelianProject]

Do you seriously think they just kill off whoever they personally don’t like? You’re a moron.

[@primadonnagirl101]

@@TheAurelianProject clearly someone can’t read sarcasm

[@evilmetalgod9790]

@@primadonnagirl101 Sarcasm is supposed to be funny

[@amandabonanza]

This is the best Show I've ever watched in my life. So creative. 😫

[@kimmieh8419]

That’s one thing I’m very happy with about the GOT fans.....we all have our opinion of how the script went but NOT ONE OF US can complain about the visual effects of this movie. Those people are the real winners of these episodes. Unbelievable! When the actors even say ‘it looks real’, that’s a huge compliment to those departments. Great job!

[@Echo_Noven]

“A good script is a good script, and you can’t really beat it”

[@cubanadiense]

Man and as hard as it was , as a regular audience person, found it to be one of the most shaking moments of the show, like it was easy to imagine being there and going through that, such f. Up feeling like one’s worst nightmares, absolutely unsettling, INTENSE

[@Edward24081]

I dreamt I was there last night. When I woke up I didn't know whether I was more horrified or disappointed that I had to stop beheading things.

[@mrb.2497]

My absolute FAVORITE battle on the show.

[@moonyieqt]

"They're not zombies godamnit!" 😂😂

[@lane6963]

still my favorite GoT episode

[@saniashah1929]

Penny Lane Always.

[@AndrejNikolov-xw2gi]

mine is the battle of the bastards.

[@clintilsung8034]

As a Location sound Mixer I still find it kind of funny that the sound departement isn't even mentioned with one word. Still you see those boom poles in most of the making of shots.

[@apollocreed9977]

Kongh Kon stfu you nerd!!!

[@jordanbarrett7754]

Apollo Creed did you really have to go back and edit your comment? its not exactly complex..

[@cinne2135]

One supervisor (or was it the director?) mentioned the importance of sound to the episode and the horror, but you're right, a nod to Sound with even one interview would've been great.

[@TryptychUK]

And the truth is, most of that will be overdubbed and looped.

[@Vivek25059]

These guys work sooooo hard to give such a high quality contents to their fans. I regret that I haven't took a subscription of HBO to at least give my part of respect for them as some money. But I didn't because my father won't allow it. And I feel sad as they don't show ads in between so that they can earn more through the show . On top of that it is the most pirated show in the world which further decreases their earning . But still I have bought some original GoT stuffs ,to give my part to them for giving me such an experience.

[@rogerhazen3664]

"We wanted to shoot it from Jon's point of view, because its Jon's story in the end" ... YEAH except for the fact that Jon got fuckin boned in the finale and put down like a sick horse

[@twstf8905]

The girl who plays the Wildling, "Karsi," Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, is actually a very beautiful Danish actress, singer, and dancer, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIWxXn9qrKx6frM (she was in, "Pitch Perfect 2," and, "Automata," etc.) and although she only appeared in this one episode, after her scene opening her eyes when the Night King raised the dead, her role has since become an iconic moment in the television history of Game of Thrones. I hope she appears, (lol killing Winterfell children,) in season 8.

[@kimdahyun2893]

I agree bro she's cute❤️

[@laura-hr2rj]

Wow! I'm amazed, so much work behind a scene. Btw I too didn't expect the night king's costume to be so perfect, I thought they had used special effects!

[@RawUrbanTraceurs]

Best moment in GOT by far!

[@LincyMcGabby]

By far the best episode ever screened on TV!!! Battle of the bastards is my number 2. Hardhome will forever be my number 1!!!🔥👌

[@robbphillips2845]

Great series. Loved every minute of it.

[@Regina-Phalange]

I was scared shitless during this

[@anaionescu8913]

Ironic profile picture then

[@Regina-Phalange]

@@anaionescu8913 LOL thats funny

[@rebelpheonix1291]

This is my favourite scene in all of GoT ❤ It shows the real threat...the real war...the great war...and that only this war matters because the army of the dead is un-stopable and will be the doom of all mankind!

[@gurujot951]

I never thought about what might have gone into this episode. GoT brings the movie quality action and effects. Its pretty amazing to have a production like this.

[@martinsmallwood5581]

Hardhomme episode is the absolute best thing that ever happened in the show that never happened in the books. Honestly, it might be one of the best ever regardless book or show. I say that without book 6 or 7 having been published yet, but I believe it will still stand by itself after TWOW and ADOS.

[@bentomlinson1881]

This is amazing. To understand all of the hardwork what goes on behind the scenes. Incredible.

[@JonnySublime]

"In the end there is nothing that's going to feel more real than reality." That's deep.

[@CamJames]

not particularly.

[@TheElie79]

This is such a great insight to the whole working crew, it shows how amazing everyone contributing to the show is. The work is massive but we rly get the feeling they enjoy every part of it. Thats why I dont complain when some episodes dont satisfy me 100% (s8e03^^). All this crazy work and it is free to watch. Makes you want to buy all seasons haha.

[@gammelhund]

Who even care's about the expensive set pieces. The best scenes in the show is like "imma have to eat every chicken in this room"

[@darj617]

Followed closely by "Bad Pussy".

[@teddykbug]

gammelhund the best scenes are the fight scenes for me and battle scenes

[@maxpainter33]

Krusty Krab no. just, no.

[@maxpainter33]

The best scenes for me is when singing, soft Sandra sweetly serenades silent, sarcastic cersei !

[@LadyPrincessDiana]

To be fair, every scene that features the Hound is the best, so it's unfair for the others xD

[@poptart6662012]

the effects and behind the scenes are even better than the show itself! one thing that bugs the crap out of me though, is that when they are in the north, its supposed to be super cold but you can never see their breath!

[@callumlyall4931]

Among of my all time favourite episodes

[@rawvizion4125]

I have to say you all nailed your parts and had me totally sucked in.BE PROUDE OF YOUR SELVES !!!!!

[@brandons4240]

Greatest action sequence ever put to TV at the time

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I love these behind the scenes look at game of thrones.

[@rzl5625]

From LOTR/TH, then GOT. I love watching the behind the scenes. :)

[@aziz00almubarak]

holy shit it is so amazing to see how the human civilisation advanced to create such things

[@BoiledOctopus]

One of the most incredible episodes of GoT

[@askewniverse2271]

"I said running because they're not zombies goddamnit " lmao😂

[@edmorrison5645]

Best episode so far.

[@gallectee6032]

You guys did an amazing job.

[@georgreminik3302]

How is it that most of the filming crew are actually very good-looking/handsome?! Omfg))) They're so amazing. Eyes are lit with passion for profession, for art of what they're doing... It is easy for us, fans, to forget HOW MUCH effort, attention, labor, inventiveness, professionalism and TIME creating a show of this scale demand! It's really necessary to appreciate all of this. All of respect to every person involved in creation of Game of Thrones (and other amazing shows).

[@myopinion8610]

One of the best episodes

[@hopenewmen8426]

one of my favorite battle scenes

[@robbykeim637]

Anyone here after season 8??

[@ceemarsh3268]

I don't think there has ever been a scene as hard hitting and absolutely spectacular as Hardhome, be it in the GoT universe or any other show. I remember scoring it 10 in IMDB and I wish, like many others, that dedication had gone into the result of the Long night battle that was so very hard to see visually, after this it was easily a hard act to follow.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

My favorite episode.

[@docbrown2045]

Hardhome.. One of best episodes in entire GoT series

[@woodyaguzr]

12:05 Ето ви го Захари :D

[@thejsk1830]

А Мерси превъртах клипа 2 пъти и него видях :D

[@IvankoPetrov]

Mnogo dobre govori angliiski Zahari :)

[@frenchmasterrace574]

А така,точно него търсех

[@twstf8905]

my thoughts, EXACTLY! 👍

[@mister8800]

Ya he was awesome

[@kobiosama]

The show is epic, and to think two more weeks until its final season premiere 😰

[@NiNEsixEP]

Amazing. What an awesome job everybody did on this set!

[@LuxLuxKlan]

one of my favourite scenes, hands down :)

[@UrantiaBG]

Greetings from Bulgaria people! Great movie

[@talemor7026]

Hivjus little norwegian accent is my life

[@JustWatchingVideo56]

This was a great scene.

[@ConnerMello2]

If Tormund dies we riot

[@user-jb7ep1eb8g]

Agreed

[@PeaceNLiebe]

Conner Boyd lmfao yes!

[@Lanefrost37]

I’m ready

[@Leila-oy9mc]

Didn’t tormund die at the end of season 7 when the white walkers destroyed the wall?

[@ahmedalhuru3746]

@@Leila-oy9mc hes alive

[@mikecobalt7005]

Great episode, it really shown how ****** the people were and gravity of their situation.

[@acesup1648]

Its amazing what these people can do the actors are great as well because they have act like they are really there and they do it so well but they way the producers and the set people editing etc are beyond amazing hats off definitely if the the writing torwards the end especially the writing on season 8 was as good as the production and acting no show would ever top game of thrones it's a shame it really is

[@celt4life979]

Still the best Game of Thrones episode to date just ahead of BOTB.

[@shaythiele1320]

Greatest show of all time

[@voice-of-oblivion]

What an epic effort! Great art

[@jaimarabeals3280]

wow. so much hard work and dedication

[@sarang5953]

Indeed best vfx team in the world !

[@star68438]

This was the best time of my life

[@curtiswfranks]

Is this set still up? I hope so. It would be just too awesome to actually visit it. They could make a tourist attraction/theme park out of it. In any case, I hope that they keep Castle Black intact (modulo anything that happens in upcoming episodes).

[@dj_killermemestar6267]

Curtis Franks Oh yes. The quarry where it's set is about 5 minutes from my granny's house.

[@curtiswfranks]

DJ_KILLER MEMESTAR That is really, well, killer. I would visit her if I were you!

[@ginao6810]

I’m sure Northern Ireland will set up a big GOT tourist loop. NZ made soooo much money from LOTR fans. It would also keep locals employed. People who worked on the show bts could work as guides taking you through castle black and hardhome. I’m sure they are waiting for the show to be done before they open it to the public.

[@idiljama3875]

Am I the only one that finds it weird seeing the knight king having a normal discussion? 27:24

[@caminhantesolitario]

this episode is epic!

[@dannyjack659]

Proof that practical effects beat CGI.

[@Lunamagpie33388]

did you even care to watch it whole and learn it all connects?

[@DanBrown96]

we did idiot. we did.

[@Lunamagpie33388]

MadAboutSaffron Red only an idiot after watching this piece would say something like that. Dont event try to lower me to your level:)

[@ATXrollerblader]

AreJayEss Yes. One of the main reasons I think the Hobbit trilogy sucked the big one.

[@GreenFalcon926]

@@ATXrollerblader The Hobbit used a shit ton of particle effects. Not as much as Lord of the Rings, but that's because the damn movie studio was forcing Peter to make these movies faster. If Peter had been given the time he wanted to make them, they would have been on par with the original trilogy.

[@truebeefae357]

Great job to cast 🎭and crew🎥. Love the show👍👍👍👍