Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5 ANALYZED! - 6x05 - The Door - Bran Time Travel EXPLAINED

In this Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5 - The Door Breakdown, we reveal all the secrets, easter eggs, missable moments, and themes going on in Game of Thrones 6x05. This was a heartbreaking episode. Hodor was told to hold the door as Bran and Meera escaped. Littlefinger and Sansa have a tense meeting. But why didn’t Brienne kill Littlefinger? Also we have democracy on the Iron Islands… kind of… Euron Greyjoy vs. Yara Greyjoy reminds me of another election between a woman leader and a loud mouth outsider… hmm. We talk about the White Walker show down. Why doesn’t fire burn them? Is it magic? And what’s with this time travel? We’ll explain it all in this week’s #breakdown.
Fimo isn’t feeling well, so his friend Erik Voss is filling in. He’s great! But it’s also his first time, so go easy on him guys. He loves Game of Thrones just as much as the rest of us. Erik gives us a sneak peek at 6x06 Blood of My Blood promo. What will happen in Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6?
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[@Joey_Youngace]

It was at this point that the legend known as Erik of House Voss was born LOL 6 years later and you're still killing it

[@catdaddyxoxo]

these videos are like a door back to high school english class where we over analyze every single word in a book..... love it!

[@ibouncetoo]

That's what I love about them! GRRM's writing (and D&D's) deserve it!

[@laney2796]

Herms123 I almost got a English major for this same reason.

[@VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

I think Erik did a great job. I also HOPE the show introduces Coldhands, he's such a cool character!

[@HunGabor23]

According to IMDB Benjen Stark will be in the next episode... Sooo if that theory right that he is Coldhands that would be awesome.

[@Martin-vh3ei]

+HunGabor23 They could also just give Coldhands' story to Benjen without changing his backstory and character.

[@rs5352]

Spolier-- He's back.

[@AtulBhat]

They did ! They did! Benjen's Back!!!!

[@Goldenbelmont]

Took them 6 seasons to bring Benjy back.

[@rebeccarivers9799]

While i missed Phil, this is still The BEST GOT analysis, by far. I look forward to these reviews almost as much as i look forward to the episodes themselves. I've watched waaay too many of these on youtube and New Rockstars seem to catch more details whether it's a line of dialogue or scene blocking or shedding light on something i may not have caught or was unaware of as a watcher vs book reader. Please keep up the good work.

[@matispure2]

Jon, Tyrion and Daenerys all killed their mothers in childbirth.

[@HLWiley]

Oo, good catch.

[@daenerystargaryen6324]

+dany targeezy nice theory, shitter me

[@LuchoVena]

kinda, but Jon was reborn on ice, while Dany on fire. Song of Ice and Fire, another pun to the prophecy. If Tyrion gets a miracle, I wonder what it would be.

[@LuchoVena]

wait.....Euron just had a revival, on water!!!!! Why has Euron casted away? was he a Targ bastard too!?!

[@maximeranger191]

I thought this was going to happen after Jon's death. It would have been cooler to see him reborn in fire (since they like to burn their deads)

[@BMHAVOK]

Ok, these guys must either see advanced screenings of episodes or get the scripts because they are way too accurate in their predictions LOL Every episode is spot on

[@judicar]

>Published on 29 May 2016 Video was published on same day as the episode it's making predictions on. There's also a Freudian slip in the description where they refer to it as episode 6.

[@BMHAVOK]

+judicar wow that's pretty suspect....

[@CindyHelms]

I was just about to say the same thing about Erik's idea about the wall...

[@sv7619]

am I the only one who thinks Yara could take her fleet to Daenerys? After all, her uncle told her about her and it is not like she has where to go.

[@sendmemoneythanks]

That could happen cuz she might want to get to Danerys first but I think that maybe Theon will convince her to go and help the Starks fight against the boltons

[@navdhillon7912]

In the season previews you can see Yara in a brothel somewhere (Volantins probs) across the narrow sea making out with a girl. So yea I don't think we will see a pit stop by them in the North.

[@-BlazeK-]

I assumed that was where they ran off too. If she reaches and connects with Dany first she can take out her unlce.

[@bimmerella]

I was thinking the exact same thing! GIRL POWER!!!! And Dani will help Yara kill Euron. In the books, doesn't Euron have the Horn of Joramun?

[@celesteconstantine6725]

And Theon can join the Unsullied, hurrah!

[@killthomas8373]

I think Little Finger reminding Sansa about Jon being her half brother was actually a nod to the fact he wrote the pink letter (a nod to the audience that is) because if you listen to the letter again it repeats time after time 'bastard', if you're going to think Little Finger is behind it because of a line of dialogue "Come and see" in the previous episode then clearly him saying half brother isn't coincidental either.

[@allyson2day]

Yeah especially since Ramsey in books feels an almost sort of kinship with Jon Snow as they are both Bastards. Like in his twisted way he respects Jon for being a Bastard and still rising high in the world, I don't think Ramsey would continuously refer to Jon as a Bastard in that condescending way as he's well aware of his own tenuous position as Bastard/heir. Makes more sense that Littlefinger wrote the letter in a way he thought Ramsey would

[@BassApp]

I'm not sure about that. IIRC, in the book Ramsay taunts Jon to come to Winterfell when the Wildlings came (or before mabye, I don't really remember) and he always says bastard. Or maybe it's when Jon almost attempts to leave the Wall to get to Winterfell and Sam prevents him from going... Anyway, he doesn't care about Jon also being a bastard.

[@TheButterKnifeBandit]

Been waiting for your breakdown! you're awesome keep doing what you do. Hodor Held the door but this man couldn't hold his teats 😭

[@jangsta999]

You mean tears right.....

[@TheButterKnifeBandit]

Lol ye

[@mateomagnus8482]

Teats.........haha!

[@TheDissmaster10]

Awesome as usual. Thank you. Always a pleasure to watch these on Sunday before watching the episode on Monday.

[@mexican_icecream]

About time!!! I was waiting for this IMMEDIATELY after I finished last weeks episode.

[@Porkens92]

This is the origin of Erik Voss

[@danny7301]

Am I the only one that thinks of draugr from Skyrim whenever I see whitewalkers

[@swarnendu2007]

White walkers are more like dragon Priests.

[@TheOnlyUpadly]

So does that mean the dragonborn is this mythical warrior with flaming swords?

[@greyfox6786]

first it was going to be a video game version of game of thrones but then they changed it and skyrim was born. didn't see that one coming

[@okalosomylos780]

- White Walkers are more reminiscent of Dragon Priests (admittedly, their design tends more towards Draugr) - Wights are reminiscent of (regular) Draugr - Daenerys (especially) & Jon Snow (to a lesser degree) are reminiscent of the Dovahkiin I do hope that, despite GRRM's denial on this possibility, they are revealed to be twins. There's not much evidence to support this, but it would be the biggest WTF yet

[@valhopkins3234]

i think Theon's sister looks like a skyrim character.

[@Ela.elizabeth]

YES!!! Just in time - you're awesome, and clearly worked your butt off to get this done. I'm seriously psyched to compare my theories against yours - hands down, yours are the most thorough, thoughtful, and entertaining GoT videos ANYWHERE. I pretty much

[@Ela.elizabeth]

Great job Erik! Loved the vid as always. QUESTIONS FOR YOU GUYS: The series always seems to be setting Dani up as the noble one - the one that we naturally root for and hope to see succeed. But the same is true of Jon Snow. According to the books, the last "Prince that was promised" ended the war - but he wasn't with an army when he did. I think he did so via a negotiated peace - perhaps the wall was built to keep the MEN on their side. Only now that men are crossing that boundary are they "retaliating". Could the old prince have negotiated peace by taking a female walker as his bride? Perhaps he was (or she) of Stark lineage, thus handing down future Starks magic abilities. In this scenario, the Starks would be actually aligned with potentially a startlingly sympathetic vsn of the walkers - "winter is coming" becomes a battle to more than a threat. Would this make Dany the BAD guy? Seeking to disrupt a potentially earlier negotiated status quo that men have long forgotten? (Cont)

[@Ela.elizabeth]

(Cont) - So is the "song of ice and fire" actually ice VS fire? Or could we see another negotiated peace, a repetition of an ever-looping timeline - and potentially a marriage of Jon & Dani - their union being the song of ice and fire? ALSO: Your thoughts on Tyrion's parentage? I assume you are privy to the theory that he's half targ., hence all the "you're not my son" business. I think you guys actually mentioned this in a previous Ep. Well... What if CERSEI & JAIME are the other two heads of the dragon? What if Tyrion WAS his father's son, but the other two were not Tywin's kids? It's heavily foreshadowed (incest, blonde hair, etc.,); If so - do you think this furthers the concept of Dani / Targ as the "villain", threatening an ages-long peace treaty (if there is one of course) with magic that could ruin the world for everyone? So could the walkers actually be the wronged party, doing what they must for their for survival, all of this coming about because of MAN'S oath breaking?

[@Ela.elizabeth]

...Or am I just full of shit??? 😂😂😂 I think you guys should do a follow up video, less formal, but a Q&A from the comments/social media with general story questions & new questions arising from your theories! :D

[@EricKlien]

"Or am I just full of shit??? 😂😂😂" Your theories are shared by others so they are reasonable. I don't think Tyrion is a Targaryen because the show went out of its way to say the dragons had treated non-Targaryens such as Missandei well. Cersei and Jaime can't be the other two heads of the dragon as the full prophecy (in the books) is that Cersei's children will die before her and then her younger brother will kill her. So Cersei will likely die before the big battle at the end of the series. (Both Jaime and Tyrion are younger than her. Jaime being only a few minutes younger than her is most likely to be her killer as that is a better twist.)

[@Ela.elizabeth]

+Eric Klien - Good points all. I guess it depends a lot on whether all actions & fates within the GoT universe are actually predestined, or if people can break free from this mold and make their own destinies / choices. I mean - with oath-breaking being such a big deal - it would seem quite absurd for this to be frowned upon by the Gods if they in fact took away free will in these terms. Perhaps fate loops, but only for some characters? It seems like GRRM loves setting up our expectations and then completely diverging from them. I don't think the witch's predictions necessarily have to ALL be literal. We've seen the "rebirth" of Dany in the flames, figuratively - wouldn't it make sense that GRRM might add twists by making some of these losses/deaths figurative? Ie: Tommen decides (for whatever reason) to banish his mother, maybe bc of Margery. That would equal both the "death" of their relationship, and the "death" of her power, status, etc. I don't think we can say "for sure" yet.

[@SandyCheeks1896]

YES!!! I love your breakdowns man. God I wish I had these immediately after the episodes.

[@kierandean6777]

I always get excited when I watch your breakdowns, you're the best!!!!

[@58elrond]

Cersei didnt have all the bastards in kings landing murdered that was Joffery - she was repulsed by it. (She has a scene with tyrion about this)

[@cooperalt7980]

Hodor died so we could get Erik Voss.

[@FreeVoni]

Eric!!!! You did a great job! You opened my eyes to so many theories.

[@gloriousmustache9467]

3 things I'm waiting for every week. A game of thrones episode, a preview of the next episode and this.

[@thesuperviewer3226]

Yo EA is this your very first NR video? Regardless years later still killing it

[@ProfessorButts]

Perhaps Bran went back in time to communicate with Benjin at some point and tell him they needed help. Benjin gets this message some time during his expedition 5 years ago and goes rogue until this point in time where those cries for help are actually coming through.

[@TreuloseTomate]

That's what I thought. Bran is still stuck in his vision in Winterfell. Maybe he tells young Benjen to join the NW, so he can later command him to go north and rescue him and Meera.

[@ProfessorButts]

TreuloseTomate Yeah true? Because no one really knows why he joined the nights watch. There are theories that it's because he knew about Lyanna and Rhaegar and the guilt of keeping that a secret when it lead to a world war is what drove him to the wall. If we're talking time travel now though, with a character that's been missing for so long with a veil of mystery around him, it can't be out of the question. I find it incredibly interesting that Bran is still in the tree vision even now that he's not touching it. Very strange.

[@LuchoVena]

they said in the books he left for the wall because he didnt want to block Ned's ascension to power, kinda like Maester Aemon did to go to the wall so that a Targ civil war would not happen again.

[@NoreensKitchenOfficial]

Awesome breakdown! Validated some of my own thoughts and brought up some great new ideas.

[@ventusxzephyr13]

How ironic, Bran the Builder, if Bran actually goes south, then he'll be the exact opposite. Bran the destoryer or something like that

[@nebulonicon]

Ironic too that the Children of the Forest wrecked the man's human heart, but left his brain intact, now fired by magical energy from the spellbound obsidian blade. They created a super enemy, from the body of their enemy. More 'heartless' than normal men, but every bit as cunning and power-obsessed.

[@SuperMatag]

Bran the Breaker

[@rashby69]

all 3 red priestesses had the same stone around their neck the one was just on a chain not a choker.

[@mirandademontmollin6081]

I noticed that too

[@ThatAzn1]

Reminds me of the philosophers stone actually. Interesting :)

[@DandreRich]

I think they are all really old when they have one. And since the male priest as the first Servant that she is the oldest. Also I think Quithe and the others are kinda like their own Weirwood.net

[@SP-ut5wc]

This is by far the best analyze about episode 5 I've seen around the internet. Liked the pace, liked your voice, liked the finesse (especially the part about Shakespeare). If it was your first attempt, that's even more so impressive. I hope we got to see you again.

[@alexanderseiwald8592]

the actor who play Hodor has stated that Hodor was not warged into when he died and past Hodor only showed signs of being warged into long after present Hodor was already dragging Bran to the door, so there must have been a switch midway through - anyways at least in the show Hodor was not sacrificed but instead sacrificed himsel

[@joshuamarsella]

Excellent job Erik! You did a superb job regardless of this being your first video.

[@ToneRetroGaming]

Man I don't get emotional watching TV, not even with Hordor's situation, but every time I see that shot of Shireen Baratheon when she first appears on the show and hugs Stannis I can't take that shit.

[@adamaustin8955]

Just love these reviews and insights you give. It's your show Filup, but Erik covered you well and you're both cute and easy to look at. And there's just No Denying that you both love Games of Thrones. Question? ..is there a team of you that get together to analyse and compare notes... or is it just you and Erik?

[@QueensBeryRules]

"The Truth doesn't matter in this word"... you can say the same in this one... *AHEM hilary

[@rainrox1104]

First of all, Erik, you're an amazing host haha. Secondly I am literally on the brink of tears everytime I see Hodor, so sad!

[@williamhousden1696]

Wow these guys are good, defo subscribing.

[@ericdavis1987]

Epic line, "The truth doesn't matter, in this world. All that really matters is whatever story will sell the easiest."

[@TalixZen]

You have one detail backwards. When Bran is in the past he subconsciously wargs into future Hodor first, not Willis. Since he is unaware of the extent of his green-sight powers he makes the mistake of locking eyes with Willis. That is when the short circuit happens and he wargs into Willis as WELL as future Hodor.

[@twentyarms]

Altshiftx's theory was that Bran just implants the suggestion into past Hodor, kind of like placing a command into someone under deep hypnosis to be carried out in the future, the intensity of which breaks Hodor's mind. For the rest of his life he can only talk about this one thing he's been fated to do. Makes sense to me.

[@BellewTheBear]

I assumed that the short circuit happened because Bran was still inside the past vision (Which he can only see through the Raven) when the Raven was killed. The Raven said, "Leave me..." and was cut down moments later. I think all would have been well had the Raven not been cut down mid-warg.

[@timurborn]

Be brave. Tell her the truth. Open your heart.

[@TalixZen]

Timur Born lol. It took me a second to get the reference, but I did get it. :) Yay Preacher!

[@kuledinho]

lool i was saying to myself just a minute ago why isn't this out yet, refreshed youtube and saw it uploaded 1 minute ago. thank you, liked as i know it's gonna be bad ass!!

[@OLivay]

you're a great host, good job

[@JenB692]

Just discovered these videos a week ago, they're now part of my weekly GoT routine haha. Awesome video as always, well done substitute dude :)

[@WetFursuit]

I've been waiting for this the whole week! Finally

[@Ironiceagle3a]

First time i've ever watched a video on this channel and I'm certain that I will be back here for the next episode. Very well done!

[@straferboii]

I can't believe how fuken accurate this is after watching EP06

[@elijahgrim6176]

Watching this, I thought "The Door" was a reference to a different concept - a concept of important characters crossing "the door" between important stages of their journey, all of them not being entirely ready for what awaits them. Remember, this episode: 1) Bran leaves the Warewood Tree; 2) Sansa and John leaving the wall; 3) Daenerys leaving Vaes Dothrak; 4) Arya completing her training to be given her second mission.

[@Trizzy308]

Do these guys have a patreon?

[@NewRockstars]

Nope. Should we get one? We're not sure what to put on there if we did...

[@daenerystargaryen6324]

+New Rockstars ya, totally get a patreon

[@lonelyaspergian5990]

I hope

[@paulerate]

HhEheheHEHEheHEHE gOI to trUtHcoNtEStCOm< ReaD THe pResEnt

[@ThzZoltek]

what's patreon

[@dsknkt1]

Still haven't watched the analysis, but i just want to say that I've been waiting for this more eagerly than the next episode. Thank you!

[@pepa0998]

your reviews r great, my favourite ones... not just talking about the content itself, that is amazing, so much smarter than any other channel...and the editing and all...congrats...!

[@JackWiizard]

Great video! About time. :)

[@HLWiley]

I'm wondering if Hodor's paralysis/catatonia in the cave was because he knew that his time had come. This does not take away from his courage, because when he does actually hold the door he is *NOT* in the warg trance. His eyes are completely clear. He knows what he is doing and does it of his own free will. I think that's important. I don't think Wyllis loses his mind, but instead becomes (as his speach suggests) completely clear about and focused on his purpose in life. You can refuse to fulfill your purpose. Hodor does not.

[@DigvijayPatil]

First time Eric appeared I guess

[@Queenb2001]

Every-time a dire wolf dies, I cry a little inside.. I really appreciate you guys releasing this on Sunday right before the new episodes. Not only do Leave with more insight to which I came with, but I also get super excited for the new episode that is about to be released today with these promo predictions.

[@MasterGX]

It used to all be Phillip. Now it's all Erik Voss

[@thompsonac]

Great job filling in for @Fimo! Superb episode breakdown, as usual.

[@RinkyDunk]

You did good dude.

[@wworth12]

Erik, I appreciated your take on the epic made warp between young Hodor, present Hodor and Bran. That was about the only thing I couldn't quite wrap my head around.

[@Xalted118]

"I'm just trying to *Phil* in". :I

[@LukeTheobald]

Wow I can't believe that was 35 minutes. It was very fun and interesting to watch, totally engaging every minute. Subscribed!

[@dexter6447]

Isn't it possible that even though Sansa saw through petyrs manipulation, wasn't he kinda successful? Surely he wanted her to deny the help of the Knights of the vale so he could swoop in after the Starks and Boltons battled it out and then himself take winterfell.

[@dexter6447]

I don't know just a theory I guess

[@TheMeattitudecubed]

I know what you mean it could be

[@earthatom7]

OMG.... yes. how do people not see Sansa is totally playing into Little Finger's hands?.......

[@dexter6447]

If he battled with Jon he'd be rewarded but he wouldn't become warden

[@sendmemoneythanks]

Yeah he still made her do what he wanted

[@sgeasley]

One of the best reviews of GoT I've seen yet, good job mate

[@bradshanny]

i like you Eric. You did a good job.

[@LonaM4E]

Is this really the first time you've done this?? Damn!! You're a 10/10! Thanks, you're easy to follow even for a not-native speaker! This was all very interesting!

[@masoncliffe8513]

Young EA VOSS

[@106377]

i wait all the week for this review.i like this channel very much.thank u guys..try to publish 2-3 days after the episode if possible.

[@Andrew_BIake]

Couldn't Bran just lob his arm off to prevent the Night's King from following him?

[@devsox1]

You did great!!! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels! So glad I found it. Just wish the GOT videos came out quicker, but it's okay, I understand how time consuming it is to make/edit good quality videos and the fact that this isn't JUST a GOT channel.

[@yeah9071]

Varys Is most likely a Blackfyre and wants to put his nephew Aegon Blackfyre on the iron throne.

[@navdhillon7912]

*nephew

[@yeah9071]

thanks for pointing it out.

[@-BlazeK-]

maybe in the books but blackfyres arent even in the show.

[@PsixosTisKolasis]

Aegon is not a Blackfyre. He is Rhaegar's son who everyone thinks was killed by the Mountain. But he is not mentioned at all in the show.

[@DandreRich]

I think he has the Blood of the Dragon and thats why they give us that story in season 2 in the first place, the same time they showed us what kings blood does with Roberts bastard. Also that's why he keeps a bald head.

[@user-ck9qo3nb8q]

A long awaited analysis, nicely done as always. Albeit being allured to watch other commentators' review, I am always to eager to wait for yours (which can sometiems take a while :) ). Cheers :P

[@armoredotaitan9559]

does bran need an arm?

[@siggi1664]

That's what i thought they should just chop it off

[@upperganger]

you are asking absolutely the right question

[@sheldon.1003]

I'm not the only one who wants to see it happen :D , then he and Jamie could form a club xD

[@ivanoxx]

yes, it would be expensive to CGI off his hand in every scene.

[@armoredotaitan9559]

+Ivan “nOxxi” Gaming no, its not

[@christinearmington]

1st x? Wow. Great job. Very professional, clear, and thoughtful. Looking forward to more.

[@Nickknows00]

i just had a thought, we haven't seen white giants yet

[@Ela.elizabeth]

Or white walker ladies. Which I think exist.

[@krixpop]

They do , are the dead wildlings women. But since only boys were "sacrificed" to the "Winter Lord" , women are only "dead warriors", I doubt there are "Ladies" lol , ... it could be though, we will see ...

[@darthren474]

Aren't there white walker spiders aswell?

[@timplunkett173]

In the books there are White Walker Ladies, (The Night's Queen). But in the show there probably won't be.

[@Saykrah]

Spider's BIG AS HOUNDS!

[@illopos]

wow, littlefinger's look at the sword is brilliantly done and great work by you guys noticing it.

[@FoZeJuv]

When are you going do the walking dead season finale?

[@Ela.elizabeth]

Geez. Honestly nobody is pumping out videos anywhere near as comprehensive ANYWHERE, never mind as fast as he does. He's working as fast as he can! Thanks for all you do FiMo!!!

[@adamgarcia7192]

+Ms. Jackalope .j. Johnstone finally, someone who understands these videos take a lot of time and effort to make

[@FreeVoni]

+AJGALLDAY Adam I understand. I'm shocked they did this one as quick as they didm But it's been 3 months since TWD ended and they were only up to episode 9 or 10 I think. I understand they are doing their best. I'd just like for them to sum up the remainder of that season so I can hear their theories.

[@MadridistaForever7]

He already said he has them all ready to upload but he's just waiting on the approval from AMC, which seems to be taking forever.

[@SzekelyPerspective]

He said in a previous video that they are waiting for the copyright strikes to be cancelled before uploading. or smth like this

[@noob10r50]

Just seen this for the 1st time, and now everyone likes E Voss. 🔥

[@zycane]

You guys forgot a 2008 forum post, which also guessed Hodor was "Hold the door". asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/26325-what-does-hodor-mean/&page=2#comment-1236249

[@SioGG]

He can't go through the entire internet looking for posts which may have predicted it though

[@emamismisema4220]

wow that's some one can see the future

[@skittykittymeow]

Hey HO Eric - great job, moite! I love Phillips' breakdowns but your's was up there! Congratulations for poppin' ya cherry - new rockstars style!!!

[@digitaldistribution487]

12:00 Uh Joffrey had all the bastards killed not cersi.

[@EricKlien]

True. In the books, it was Cersei though. Hence the confusion.

[@asdfghyh]

joffrey was the one who asked how many whores robert fucked and then cersi slapped him. so i think it was joffrey

[@dr.embersfield1551]

In the show, it was definitely Jeoffrey. There was a scene where Tyrion scolded Cersei about the killings, and by the look of her, he realized it was all Jeoffrey's doing, without even telling his mother.

[@LuchoVena]

it was Cersei, through Joffrey or not, coz Joffrey still believes he's a Baratheon and Cerei knows that its not the true, so a Bastard Baratheon would have more claim to the throne than a Lannister would. Joffrey believing himself a Baratheon would not be afraid at all of any Robert's bastards because he has the claim to rule, not them.

[@carnifex2005]

Joffrey isn't stupid. I'm sure he put 2+2 together and was having some reasonable doubts. To his twisted mind, what easier way to erase those doubts by killing them?

[@prof.cecilycogsworth3204]

I loved that he who narrated the Shakespeare quotation "All the world's a stage...." was the late Leonard Nimoy

[@yaboigotmoney5911]

Are you not going to do the walking dead?

[@ICrystalFox]

he's working on it.. theres been complications

[@KZMusashi]

The Walking Dead is garbage

[@MrBobthecorncob]

+sir dave stfu

[@extrememarioplush6859]

I used to be a hardcore walking dead fan. After the last 30 seconds of the last episode, I have no reason to ever watch it again. I'm sticking with GOT

[@MrBobthecorncob]

+ExtremeMarioPlushies Lol salty over a cliff hanger? Over reacting m8

[@StoneEdwards]

Just found this video series, will be watching them all! I love the Shakespeare quote lifted from one of the Civilization tech unlocks ;)

[@telecast712]

What the host explained(most of youtubers or reddit people thinks this way) might seem to be legit because it sounds easy to follow, but time traveling theory is never that simple in real life physics. I know most of people are believing that one time line theory is what is taking place in Game of Thrones, however there is a simple basic irony there. In the one time line theory, future cannot exist without a past. There has to be a very first train. What I mean by this is There has to be a point or moment where Wylis(Hodor) was not brain-fcked because Bran was not even born. Bran cannot exist because there has to be the first time point(The first train) where Wylis lived a normal life without getting brain-fcked. Bran coming to past can only happen when the first train has reached to the point to EP5 check-point.

[@telecast712]

Simply saying. The World that Game of Thrones is showing to audience is the time line AFTER the first time line was reached to the end or certain point, and then some mutation happening(Bran time traveling) in some of the pasts. That is what Game of Thrones is taking place in. You have to put this way to explain "Bran really did not change anything, it was already done in the future." There has to be a first time line without the mutation.

[@telecast712]

Maybe the first train's destination was the end of human race by the White Walkers. And people who know that destiny are trying to change that conclusion by some sorcerey(Red magic or Time traveling). That explains leaf's sacrifice because the Children of Forest know that by their fault, the whole world became a cold winter dominated by the White Walkers in the end. This theory also explains the whole thing about prophecy for those promised ones who will save the world. They are "set up" to save the world because without such things, the world will fall in the end. So Game of Thrones is about those sorceres trying to change the fate of White Walkers dominating the whole world. To stop the end of human race that has already happend in the first time train.

[@telecast712]

sorry for the bad english

[@kzbw]

Not true. As a believer that they're going for a one time line setup: In a one time line setup, I assume that the future isn't always caused by the past. The future can cause the past, because from a 4th dimensional perspective everything already IS, time is only humans' perception of the 4th dimension. In this case, there's no need for a first train as long as everything works out in the end. Your English is very adequate. "thinks" should have been "think", one person thinks while multiple people think. Also, should be "Bran coming to THE past"

[@Fantasyze]

"The Door" is a double meaning, cause not only did it obviously involve a door, but the mark on Bran is "the door" to areas which were originally out of reach to the white walkers. Including through the wall!

[@jackydefo]

I hate euron's mouth...new actor please

[@luciferrussell6874]

The guy seems a little too jolly lol

[@navdhillon7912]

Actor is of good pedigree...but they are not doing a good portrayal of him. In the books he's more interesting and looks more interesting.

[@jeffblanton3265]

lmao is this a joke

[@claireoswald3857]

Very good review. New Rockstars reviews are always brilliant and this new presenter has kept up the excellent standard.

[@theblackdahlia88]

It's interesting to note that this and the first time he meets Bran is the only time he uses Brans full name. It's also interesting to note that Margery doesn't have all her hair cut off like Cersei, and she looks clean and well kept. She might bluff taking up the faith as the Tyrell army saves her.

[@MrJustinBernard]

I've watched many Game of Thrones analysis shows including HBO's After the Thrones and Screen Junkies Watching Thrones. Neither of them bring anywhere close to your level of information and analysis. Granted, they are the day following, but the extra wait for your video is worth it. Always check your channel before watching the next episode of Thrones.

[@HookCrookz]

How cool is it to know that the "Father" comment from Bran is 1000% the reason Ned says he is Jon's father.

[@zCornaZ]

No need to have to "go easy on you" man! This was a great video! *My takes on the questions (end of video)* *Question 1*: What happens with Brans power now? Bran is now both the time-travelling three-eyed raven AND a warg who can take control of people's minds. This mix is what makes the "Hold-the-door"-event possible IMO. It seems highly likely that Bran will make a similarly big change on the past, and I am intrigued by the idea of him being Bran the Builder because of Bran's knowledge of what is to come, the descriptions of Bran the Builder, his understanding of the dangers of the White Walkers and more. *It is in this sense possible that he actually **_becomes the FIRST three-eyed-raven_* to make sure the loop continues. *Question 2*: Will Bran be hunted forever? I think yes and no. In a strange mix of time travelling and warging I think his current body will perhaps be killed, but that he will manage to transfer his mind to a past person (Bran the builder?), or an animal of importance (Nymeria?). *I think we might just see the death of Bran's **_present_** corporeal body.* *Question 3*: Should Sansa have refused Littlefinger's help? @Medimentos "I sincerely think that Jon will come very close to losing the battle against Ramsay, and then Baelish will come with the Knights of the Vale and save the day." I totally agree! I think there will be some kind of twist here, though. Littlefinger rarely does anything for anyone without gaining from it. *A somewhat thin theory of mine is that Sansa actually manipulated Littlefinger* in the scene in the barn, and is now guilt-tripping him to help her without asking him directly. If she asks him directly, he holds a psychological advantage, and she will likely be in his debt. The other possibility, therefore, is that she feigns an angry, guilt tripping fit in order for Littlefinger to feel like he owes her back from what happened. Enter the Knights of the Vale. This tactic might work for Sansa (and Cat) alone as Littlefinger cares for her. *Question 4*: Should Sansa have lied to Jon snow and the others? Like the video suggested I think she purposefully avoids telling people about Littlefinger. However, the reason *I think she does this is because she knows Jon will not approve of manipulative play*. She is turning into Littlefinger, people. She will be the Stark family's "player" - the one who actually knows how to play the Game of Thrones, which I think we all know will come later on.

[@albertagardner2563]

I was waiting for this for so long!! Erik you did an amazing job!! Hope to see you in more videos :)

[@thecapnslappy]

Will the future know him as, "Bran the Blunderer?"

[@vonvard]

Excellent job Eric! You guys really are the best at this. Keep it up!

[@ItzTheeMrStevox]

i feel like these guys could unravel the mysteries of time, Keep up the good work

[@alisonallover]

"I think this is going to blow up in their faces. The high sparrow..." 🤯

[@maverick6270]

Awesome review/breakdown! Great job Erik! I'd love to see you do a few more of these, perhaps along side Philip? Anyway, Is it possible that the Three Eyed Raven is the one who actually warged into Hodor as he died, causing Hodor's seizure? If you recall, Veremir Sixskins attempted to warg into Thistle (in the books), which resulted in Thistle having a pretty violent seizure. Hodor has never had a violent reaction to Bran warging into him before, so perhaps this is why? Hodor experienced not only his future death, but the death of the Three Eyed Raven, as he entered his body? Bran was told to "listen to your friend," but it looked like Bran was just kinda standing there in shock. Or, did Bran warg into Hodor, & then the Three Eyed Raven warg into him as well, hitting Hodor with a double wammy, causing the seizure? Or maybe the importance of him needing to "Hold The Door" was so strong that as he experienced all of this, it was the only tangible thing he could hold onto in order to retain his sanity? Sorry, that was like 20 questions. Its just that as amazing & heartbreaking a reveal as it was, the whole Hodor thing raises more questions than it answered, for me. Your thoughts?

[@enumerado9]

I was so hoping to watch this video. Very, very well done, congrats!

[@Codename_Dino]

Another awesome video! Great job Erik!!! Hope you feel better Filup!!!

[@feenixgrrl]

Great job for a first time! The detail in these is eerie.

[@peternguyen2908]

You did great bro. Awesome analysis and I look forward to watching more of your videos. They should replace the "After the Thrones" guys with you guys or Alt Shift X.

[@ousman_noor]

I gotta say, this was a really awesome and fun to watch analysis. Keep this shit up!!

[@cherubster122]

The Leonard Nemoy reading of the Shakespeare quote from Civ IV may have made me cry :O

[@derekafowler4277]

I waited for this review all week

[@terezamalacova7712]

The White Walker created by the Children is most probably the Night King, since he's played by the same actor, Vladimír Furdík, who is an actor AND a stunt performer - he did the stunt work for the second Targaryen soldier in the ToJ scene btw. What is more interesting though - are we going to get some fight scenes with the Night King? They've recast him, he used to be portrayed by Richard Brake, so there must be a reason for it. I can't wait to see how that turns out...

[@stuartgregory8994]

This recap was legit amazing and well worth my 30 minutes.