Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 'Winterfell' Part 2 REACTION!!

Jon and Daenerys arrive in Winterfell and are met with skepticism. Sam learns about the fate of his family. Cersei gives Euron the reward he aims for and Theon follows his heart. Here's part 1 of our reaction to the season 8 premier of Game of Thrones.
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[@Zartoo_3rd_Overlord_ofBlargon7]

Jamie: Need a push? Bran: Need a hand?

[@ABY68193]

😂🤣

[@pinkfloyd9759]

Why does that sounds so wrong.

[@teddyjr.424]

One of the best comments EVA! 😂😂😂

[@user-lb9xw4xf2q]

I feel like "high five!" could be an insult to both. lol

[@kyleharrigan2274]

I swear, Sam had the line of the episode! "You gave up your crown to save the people, would she do the same?"

[@kyleharrigan2274]

I stayed to the end now I've subscribed to another podcast lol and it's the 1st that isn't about wrestling lol

[@cathleenwarner1778]

She wouldn't, and they all know it

[@phonesk8ter]

That Sam scene is probably one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. Sam was showing so much without saying a word. Brilliant acting

[@greywater3186]

When he heard the news about his brother his face actually turned red. Stupendous acting.

[@giveittosanders109]

John Bradley is incredible. The whole cast is great but he stands out above most

[@MothproofKT]

phonesk8ter not my favourite scene but the acting was absolutely superb! Sam’s face was so powerfully emotive!

[@pierrelefebvre6280]

Now Sam in the lord.

[@ghostofpunishment]

Liam as Davos confronting Melisandra about Shireen is still my favorite acted scene. But this was close

[@michaelfrazier1267]

Bran: “no time, the dead have broken through the wall” Jon and Dany: “a whole neeewwww worrrlllddd”

[@brianachim2670]

Jaime's face at seeing Bran says so much, words can't even describe it.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

very excited to see that conversation play out... feels like it can go a few different ways

[@rullmourn1142]

Bran is not mad at Jaime, he has risen far above mere petty revenge...he sees the big picture.

[@reneelasswell3734]

Bran should be mad as hell at Jaime! It wasn't necessary for him to be a cripple to become the three-eyed raven. He will never walk again and his life is irreparably diminished because of Jaime's actions. There is nothing to be done about it and Jaime is an asset as a military leader but being permanently disabled is not petty. Jaime owes Bran some serious groveling at minimum.

[@tomeboaventura9054]

@@reneelasswell3734 Bran falling is the only reason he became the 3eyeraven. He awakened his powers during his comma and the visions were sent to him. Jaime is destined to become the best Hand ever and be recorded in history has Goldenhand The Just.

[@reneelasswell3734]

@@tomeboaventura9054 I just didn't get from the books or the show that Bran had to be in a coma to get the three-eyed raven visions. Seemed to me he could have communicated through dreams alone. A lot had to be explained to him by Jojen. Maybe I just misunderstand the need for the injury though. It seemed to me Bran could have just as easily been a walking three-eyed raven. Had Jaime not pushed him out of the tower he would have gone to King's Landing with Ned though so it changed his destiny.

[@angelsface200]

Bran is probably going to tell Jaime that someone is out to get him (Bronn/Cersei)

[@tomeboaventura9054]

@@reneelasswell3734 I think the injury played a major role, specially when it is required for Bran to connect to the big Weirwood tree and to embrace darkness in the cave. I also think if Bran could walk he would be much like Jon, a powerfull warg but because he can walk he is always more focused on other things. Bran wanted to be a warrior. If time travel becomes important, we could learn that the only good timeline is the one where Bran gets crippled.

[@marisol4814]

Robert Baratheon telling Ned stark about joining their houses in episode one: ‘I have a son, you have a daughter’ Lol who would’ve known that would come around to Arya and Gendry 😂😂

[@NikkiStevenReact]

so awesome!!!!

[@spirittammyk]

Sadly, thanks to the dicks running the show, that never happened. I am still pissed they killed Hound off and had Arya go off and get herself killed.

[@spirittammyk]

@ricardo demetrio alonso rojas When she goes off the see "what's West of Westeros", in the books they mention the Ironborn have tried to do that countless times and ended up disappearing, and assumed dead. I'm going to assume that Arya is gonna die on her voyage too.

[@Khaleesi_Of_NZ]

Yaaaaaaasssss you kept my favourite line "but I've always had blue eyes" 😂

[@NikkiStevenReact]

that was hilarious in what was a pretty tense moment

[@Ghost-un6oe]

I laughed myself off the couch 🤣

[@celticwolff5429]

The fact that Sam was still respectful to Dany after the news of his father & brother speaks volumes about him. Him getting choked up while trying to ask for permission to leave was especially painful.

[@krisangjo2003]

notice that sam's reactions between his father's death and brother's death are a bit different...

[@gregbedford9706]

His acting is superb. So subtle and yet hugely effective.

[@vanessaamesty6739]

He lost it when she told about his Brother

[@lot110]

@@andreabianchi6156 War is Hell and think to yourself would either one of them would have spared her.

[@andreabianchi6156]

@@lot110 Dickon would have definetly spared her, he wasnt as fond of killing as his father. And besides, there are rules, even in war. Prisoners are not bound to join the victor's side and should not be executed if they refuse to. Imprisoned sure, but executed, that's unworthy of a great ruler

[@dosg847]

@@andreabianchi6156 its not a simple war for a bit of land, its a war for a crown, ( two claim ) so if they dont join her they can be loyal to the other and join later or try to destroy you by behind and he was cleary not showing that he will not do that, and she is the mother of dragon

[@WhiteUnicornOracle]

Gendry saying that Arya looks good is the equivalent of Shang saying to Mulan "You fight well."

[@thecockerel86]

The Hound described S8 Arya accurately. Also Arya's comment to Jon about family is important especially with regard to his lineage. We'll see how it plays out in the next episode.

[@Orapac4142]

I mean, they are still family even with the whole Rhaegar thing.

[@sweetpeach3293]

@@Orapac4142 Yeah they are cousins, so that still means they are blood related and family.

[@1GGG936]

The sigil on the wall isn’t Targaryen, it’s the same symbol the children of the forest formed when they created the white walkers, it’s also on the wall in the cave in dragonstone, it’s also how they arranged the dead horses in s3 ep3 when Mance Rayder arrived at the fist of the first men with the wildling army.

[@michaelfrazier1267]

It looks similar to it though, which might be a hint to who the Night King actually is.

[@letsthink1124]

@L M Yes, that's why he started killing everybody. You know, to warn them.😂😂😂

[@rastiga9196]

CJBrandom I think it’s a symbol of where men and the children of the forest signed the pack on the isle of faces.

[@eeliejun]

It looks to much alike tbh also why is the symbol under dragonstone the main keep of the Targaryen family. it feels like it is pointing too much in that direction.

[@lot110]

@L M Watch the show than comment

[@mikloshujber1452]

Davos: What if the Seven Kingdoms, for once in their whole shit history, were ruled by a just woman and an honorable man? King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne Targaryen: Are we jokes to you?

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

Not that it's really worth reading into that line but consider: Davos was illiterate and poor most of his life. He's probably a little less than usually up to date on all the historical rulers.

[@Mayhemm007]

Yeah. The Seven Kingdoms has 300+ years of history and has had dozens of rulers But the show tends not to go any further back than the Mad King (ie: one generation). keeps it from getting bogged down I suppose.

[@lastconsole]

@@TheJokerAkaCirque I took it as more of an in the moment comment. Even in real life many histories were oral histories prior to them being written down. Heck, global literacy was only 55% in 1950. Apparently it's around 85% now, but with twitter, I suppose it's gone down a bit.

[@Chrisnatal1979]

Drogon watching Dani and Jon kiss was priceless, his face of "watch your step or I'll burn you" just great lol

[@michaelgesing7675]

Drogon - "You know nothing Jon Snow"

[@mkingvideofpv2874]

…

[@bestauthorever5406]

I saw the wight of Ned Umber coming from a mile away. But he still was terrifying with the scream and face.

[@aryastark5785]

It's great to be able to watch this WITH you guys. I loved Gendry and Arya. It's actually really funny that as soon as Jon gets rid of a title they give him a bigger one LOL!!!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

so awesome to be able to watch with all of you too!!!! the excitement is crazy high.

[@miscellaneous9932]

Season 1 Ep 1 ends with Jamie and Bran. Season 8 Ep 1 ends with Jamie and Bran.

[@patgogan7324]

Pretty much a mirror episode of s1e1 which makes sense

[@AtheistPilgrim]

Bran's ass really sat there ALL NIGHT LONG waiting for Jaime to show up, just to give him that stare down. lol

[@SewnHeart]

‘I’m going to break the wheel’ - Daenerys ‘Bend the knee & join me, or refuse & die’ - _also_ Daenerys

[@d3l3tes00n]

Right? I'm not liking her lately.

[@juliaaajames1259]

but she just lost the tyrell army when she said that

[@SamanthaGonzalez-vm3lk]

Sam was so pissed about what Dany told him with no sugarcoating so he just went and told Jon with no sugarcoating

[@vikingjedi573]

It was the biggest FU Sam could possibly ever give to Dany after she murdered his family

[@BhBc8f8]

@@vikingjedi573 Randall would've done the exact same to her had he won. And I prefer annihalated 🔥

[@NikkiStevenReact]

seemed very strategic by Brandon to have Sam tell Jon in that moment.

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

@@NikkiStevenReact yeah I'd wondered before why Bran thought something so inconsequential to the war with the dead was so high priority last season, but seeing how carefully he timed it I bet he's somehow figured out a reason that driving this wedge is crucial to the outcome.

[@lavendersunshine9648]

I feel like the legit only thing that was missing from this episode was GHOST!!! We didn’t get to see a Jon/Ghost reunion!! Also I love the two part video! You guys should do two parts for each episode because it’s the last season!

[@ririelvenes8864]

They’re probably gonna arrive in the battle or something

[@rastiga9196]

Sam Smith And Briene. And Melisandre. And the Reeds.

[@anthonymurray442]

I am pretty sure I read somewhere that it costs too much to create the wolves on this show. Trying to create a realistic Wolf with the fur, the viewers could tell if the money was not spent. I however would rather they spent the money on the bad ass dragons. But yea, bring ghost in for a family reunion at some point.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Sam Smith hopefully they save it for episode 2 to separate it from all the other reunions.

[@rangerpirate4955]

I wanna see Daenerys meet Ghost and see what Ghost thinks of her. Would be entertaining I think. Wolves and dogs dont care about titles, they know if you are bad and they tell you they dont like you.

[@ig16]

This episode like the pilot ended with Bran and Jamie too.

[@TheMEGAMLGHALO3]

And opened with a boy climbing to be able to see the army arriving at winterfell

[@ClaudiaDeyulia]

It started the same way also with a royal arrival to Winterfell

[@fellowtemplar5679]

Bran: I went forward in time, to see all the possible outcomes. Jon: How many did you see? Bran: 14 million 605. Jon: How many do we win? Bran: One. *Proceeds doing all the weird and creepy stuff to shape the future*

[@s_shaleh]

hahahaha

[@ashleyking5466]

This makes the finale a little more interesting.

[@abstractnonsense3253]

That comment is one of the very few things that makes me feel better about S8.

[@newalbion150]

I enjoyed Season 7, but this first episode alone has fully immersed me in the reunions/emotions of these characters. They seem more natural to their individual selves, like the previous seasons- which is part of what makes Game of Thrones so great- these characters feel like people and not dramatized ornaments to a story!. I'm very happy with how this is progressing so far!

[@robert04872]

Man I have always shipped Arya and Gendry. I just hope he survives to be legitimized as a Baratheon.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

him being legitimized as a Baratheon would be so dope!!!

[@robert04872]

@@NikkiStevenReact And Sam Lord of Hornhill.

[@brettpenning]

This episode put me through every emotion I can think of, Happiness Anger Joy Sadiness, what a beautiful episode!!

[@ShaneOfThrones]

I just want to say I think this is the most emotion I've seen in Steve's eyes in any episode of any show, seeing Jon reunite with his family, ride a dragon and then find out his true heritage is any Jon Snow fans ultimate dream come true.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

my level of anger was at an all time high watching anything when Jon was betrayed and killed... but was a great episode filled with emotions though.

[@ShaneOfThrones]

@@NikkiStevenReact hell yeah dude

[@thomasjones3508]

"You gave up your crown to save your people, would she do the same?" ... the most powerful part of the episode for me.

[@lot110]

Would he even be alive without her? The question should be what can Jon do for her! The answer is so for nothing.

[@BYJATH]

@@lot110Jon is better for the throne, she is crazy for that moment. He doesnt’t need her, everyone’s need everyone

[@hannahvillanueva8757]

Jon and Dany smiling so much was so beautiful!! And makes me so nervous 😭😭 it sounds exactly like what happened to Ygritte in the cave. So much happened. BRA-FREAKING-VO for uploading so fast! You did amazing editing Steven

[@wreckless_mozzie]

So many reunions for the first episode...i love it !! Had to feel for Samwell Tarley, a genuine & honest character with a heart of gold.

[@Kshitij.Chandel]

04:03 That "I am not calling you dad" face 😂😂😂

[@MARYWTHER]

"Nothing lasts" says Varys over a shot of Daenerys and Jon being happy...

[@thecman26]

The look on Jaime's face when he noticed Branns blank stare. Epic. I'm pretty sure he crapped his pants!

[@kevinjohnanand]

Drogon just saw his cousin making out with his mom. How would you react?

[@robcampion9917]

Who's also his aunt

[@robcampion9917]

@Lycan That's what I meant and people seem to be fine or don't know about it.

[@anniedotson1165]

Yeah Drogon def looks like he knows what's up.

[@rhondabuckmire315]

That family is notorious for incest and rearing dragons so I seriously doubt Drogon was affected by the fact that Dany and Jon are related.

[@VonChoker]

never occurred to anyone that Khal Drogos soul is in Drogon and he doesn't like someone kissing his wife

[@gnomefriend922]

The symbol has been in a few episodes. Loved the reaction! The episode seemed to end so fast.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Gnome Friend it was certainly jam packed

[@MoutainMannPro]

To bad that symbol means nothing

[@veot.2869]

That's why you two are very close to being the best, if not the best, when it comes to Game of Thrones reactions. You two are honest, sincere, you love the show, you react to scenes beautifully and it is beautifully edited, including two parts. I just love the way you guys handle the business that is GoT. Keep up the outstanding work. Bravo and kudos to you two!!!!! 🐲🐺👁🐻🕷🦑🦁👑

[@azzarobertson95]

i never thought someone could have their heart broken by someone they just met until i saw the sam and danny scene

[@jessicahall7370]

I ship Arya and Gendry too. Really good reaction. Jon rode a f-n dragon!!!!

[@stephenthomas2733]

A good start, I agree with Steven about Bran making everything so serious and urgent yet Danny and Jon had time for a date. lol I loved the House Umber scene. It had a straight suspense/horror feel to it.

[@panda4859]

The dead: commming closer and closer and closer, soon Westeros will be dead silence The northen ppl: WHY did you GAVE upp THE CROWN Jonn😡

[@eeliejun]

Because it is not simple like that... You fought a war to make a king in the north and five minutes later he shows back up with the mad king his king saying she is now the ruler. You don't need to forget most of the people in the north fought the Targaryans in Roberts rebellion. A lot of people died to come this far and now they are again back at the start. Yeah, the Night king is important but the kin that the north lost can't be forgotten.

[@panda4859]

@@eeliejun The Northen ppl rather complain about she's a stranger and a Targaryan or like men fight beside her for the living. In thousands of years this is the biggest miracle ever happend. Iike Davos said u have to earn the northen ppl but it's the only chance

[@eeliejun]

@@panda4859 But that is the main thing you can't really earn there trust ever. It is not for nothing that they say: "There must always be a Stark in Winterfell" From the dawn of time the Stark rule the North and because of that all kings tried to keep the North on their good side. That is why Rob wanted to join the Starks and the Baratheon as one securing the north for generations the same that Rob and Ned wanted to do. You need a Stark and they will never be loyal to her so long a Stark is breathing. That is why it is great Jon is both with him they could unite Westeros as one trough his bloodline because the next king would be a stark too.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Hehe1 , yeah, that’s my biggest concern moving forward. Everyone needs to figure out their priorities.

[@panda4859]

@@eeliejun But the real question is, what will the northen ppl do when they hear their own king has a blood of a Targaryan too 😊 (The white wolf)

[@mjac1017]

The symbol was in the first episode. It was also the design of the stones when they created the night king. The kid also had something in his chest, just like the dragon glass that created the night king. It's essentially the night king's sigil

[@DxC-95]

I didn't even think about that!!

[@dancingdragonfly1667]

Jon looked like he was gonna fall over after Sam told him the truth.

[@Rokushos333]

Jaime: I am sorry I pushed you out of a window. Bran: now you can push my wheelchair.

[@zvimur]

The Spiral symbol goes all the way to the creation of the Night King in "The Door" episode.

[@patgogan7324]

Yup its a children of the forest symbol maybe the NK is doing it in mockery of the old gods

[@brittbritt5159]

I really missed watching you guys react to Game of Thrones! So glad you guys were so quick to upload!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Britt W. Thank you Britt. Feels so good to be back.

[@casey9658]

“He says Jon Snow the best btw.” 😂 I totally agree

[@cfinley81]

Jon riding Rhaegal was EVERYTHING!!!

[@arlen4861]

Despite being the first episode, it was full of epic moments. Just imagine the next five episodes!

[@mystikajl]

What Bran said to Sam "I'm waiting for an old friend." he waited all night for Jaime, I love it, Bran will stand up for Jaime

[@ijangsyah2897]

Where our boi, ghost? Jon finding new rhaogon boi and forgetting our white fury boi. Sad.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Ijang Syah he better not forget about Ghost

[@LawNerd24]

I'm hoping Ghost, Nymeria and the rest of the dire wolf pack arrive to help in the fight.

[@rangerpirate4955]

I wanna see Ghost meet Daenerys and see what he thinks of her. And I wanna see her reaction to him. Dogs and wolves dont care about titles or claims, they can tell if you are a good or bad person and they will let you know they dont like or trust you.

[@kidgforce1]

Still too expensive CGI

[@richardscales9560]

Anyone else get 'How to Train your Dragon' vibes?

[@opsatr]

Eret, son of Eret, learns to ride a dragon. ;)

[@Einomar]

Well this ain't that xD. I know they make the relationship between the dragons and Daenerys cuter in the show, but it's still game of thrones. There are no happy endings here.

[@richardscales9560]

@@Einomar Ramsay's words are always in the back of my mind

[@jdm90121]

Drogon doesn’t seem pleased that Jon is boning his aunt.

[@Vsxe]

Jon: You've completely ruined horses for me. Dany: I was about to say the same of you... ;)

[@zoembiefied]

8:30am in England and I can finally sleep after I watch this! LOL

[@LISSoundtrack]

Same. Been up since 2am.

[@alanstark6603]

Sleep tight fam! Dream of spring)

[@jackforpresident22]

Zoe what's your insta?

[@Tommy-bp5qr]

That’s dedication

[@willywowzers6202]

Well done

[@pvilches06]

Jon in his 'How to Train Your Dragon' was absolute PERFECTION!!!! Love this episode. Game of Reunion Feels!!! Game of Awkward moments too!!! Love your reactions!!

[@noxy7744]

jon riding the dragon was hype

[@aaronburton9511]

It was sad seeing Bran and Jon together. It made me think back to the last time Bran saw Jon, before he became the 3 eyed raven. He was SO ecstatic when he saw Jon come save them at Crasters Keep, but Jojen stopped Bran from calling out. Now bran is like .... hey, sup -_- wheres mah boy Jamie at? Lol

[@soorajpk1266]

Jon & Dany for life😍😘 That kingslayer entry at the last was lit🔥

[@WoncoTheSane]

Nikki- "That's IT? I need more! I need ALL the episodes right now!". LOL You and me both sister. :D

[@Nikomairi]

Hi Nikki and Steven, man, I have been hanging out to watch your guys reaction for the first episode of Season 8. For me, you both are hands down one of the best reactors to watch GoT with. I'm really hanging out to see the effect Jamie Lannister has at Winterfell now that he's there. Bring on episode 2!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

thank you Niko!!! we really appreciate the comment.

[@ciaraconover2290]

I was thrilled by Sam's speech about Daenerys! He's 210 percent right. That symbol is where the night king was made and on fire looks like the targaryens!

[@lot110]

Wrong

[@SpiciestFroggy]

Daenerys abandoned her campaign for the throne to fight for the north, she gave up her crown for literally everyone. What Sam said was out of anger and he shouldn’t have done that. I’m so upset with the way they revealed Jon’s parentage, ugh. Still excited for the season tho! Love you guy’s channel!

[@johnpascua3351]

Alex Garcia lmao she’s confident that she’ll win because of her dragons. She didn’t give up her crown. Jon did it for just to send her army to the North and Sam didn’t just tell Jon because he was angry but due to the fact that Bran told him it was the right time to tell the truth. If they win, Dany will surely march again south with the remaining Dragon and fight the Golden company with everything she’s got in order to get the throne.

[@SpiciestFroggy]

John Pascua win the battle for winterfell? the north kinda needs her to fight the night king, without her they’d surely fail. She left everything behind to go fight for the north, including her crown, she has all of her forces right now in winterfell, leaving the realm unattended. Bran told him, yeah, but Sam could’ve chilled out, talked to Gilly and calmed down before telling Jon that information, in turn he made it about himself and his anger towards Dany. I would hope that they win, but odds are winterfell will get destroyed and they’ll have to flee. Right now the crown isn’t the most important thing, it’s the fight against the dead. So, no matter who we feel belongs on the throne, more than likely it’ll be destroyed.

[@remliqa]

Correction: *She postponed her campaign for the throne, not abandon it* . She would resume her quest for the throne the moment The White Walkers are defeated.

[@ESPirits87]

I like the moment when Sam told Jon about Ned that he swore to protect Jon, while they talk they have Neds statue in the back shot, ooh chills.

[@trubberdox]

Yay! Was waiting for so long and you finally uploaded it!

[@OnlyMsNicky]

You didn't have to wait that long. Steven did an excellent job editing and getting these vids out. I appreciate that ❤

[@trubberdox]

@@OnlyMsNicky Since the episode came out is what I meant

[@Sab_MJsMama]

Yeah, there's gonna be no contentment in Jon's life. Beric said it himself as someone who's also been brought back...life won't be easy for them so the best that they can do is to help people (paraphrased). I love that convo they had together last season and feel that they are the only two that can relate to each other in such a profound way.

[@sherryb6351]

Ha! My daughter to me, while watching Arya and Gendry: "I ship this." Me too, kiddo!

[@stevenkraft8070]

The Night King's symbol was one he made out of dead horses after the Night's Watch got ambushed at the end of season 2. And it was on the cave walls at Dragonstone last season, and I think it was seen in the pattern of stones that Bran saw when the Children of the Forest made the Night King, when that was shown in season 6. I don't think we've ever been told the meaning of that symbol, but it has been shown a few times.

[@kimberleytuffs4433]

I think it's to do with the gods eye and the children of the forest

[@keandric2765]

Lol I BEEN on the Arya/Gendry Ship Train...ship.....(LOL)..Y'all Welcome Ta Come Aboard! Kekekekeke

[@suryaditaufan7285]

But maisie said gendry who? Lol

[@trouty42]

You could say you've been rowing that ship.

[@dancingdragonfly1667]

Lol, I know right. I've been sailing that ship for six or seven seasons now.

[@arnoldrivas4590]

But I’m afraid of it sinking 😰

[@dancingdragonfly1667]

@@arnoldrivas4590 I'm more afraid of Greyworm or Messandi dying. For that is the couple I am truly invested in 😏

[@asoiafan]

When they both ride dragons the theme "Truth" sounds intensely

[@YourDadYoda]

I feel like we really needed to have this mostly happy episode to prepare us for a full season of misery that we’re probably going to get

[@elizabitty213]

Dany: I was born to rule the seven kingdoms.. Bran: no you weren’t.

[@Meme033094]

10:58 = NIGHTMARE FUEL (Also someone give Sam a hug he needs it)

[@geraldtodd6633]

You two are the fourth reaction to s8e1 I've seen today and without a doubt you are the most and best reactive. My feelings at the end were just like you Nikki, I wanted more. Now you have to wait 7 days like the rest of us.

[@TheMarkoPolo2011]

Top 5 moments: Theon saving Yara Arya’s reunions (Jon especially, but also The Hound and Gendry) Jon riding Rhaegal Jon learning his true parentage Jaime arriving at Winterfell to be greeted by Bran Things worth pointing out that y’all left our (you might have noticed them, but didn’t discuss them): I totally got the feeling that the reason Cersei slept with Euron was so she could say her and Jaime’s baby is his. Because she was telling him off and leaving the room, but then she stopped and turned around because she realized she could use it to her advantage. Also, Ned told Jon that the next time they saw each other, he’d tell him about his mother. Well, Jon found out about his parentage next to Ned Stark’s grave.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

totally agree with the Theon-Yara scene... unexpected best reunion in the episode.

[@lauraguerra6450]

Every scene we knew was coming was put in this episode: every arrival, every reunion, every bit of news, every foreseeable conflict, every foreseeable rescue... It is like: now we are ready to be surprised. Bring it on HBO!

[@braddollahite7589]

i think by Dany telling Sam about his father and brother was right , it had to be done plus what if Sam found out by another way.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

totally agree

[@victorsixtythree]

So great to be watching new episodes with you guys all caught up, finally!

[@jenna127]

I'm still confused by when Sam asked Jon if Daenerys would do the same and abandon her crown at the news. To me, the situations don't seem similar AT ALL. Jon abandoned his crown to get her support, because she had two huge armies and two huge dragons. She would be abandoning the crown because, what? She finds out she's not first in line anymore? Those situations aren't at all similar. Also, that doesn't change the fact that she still is arguably the most powerful person rn and the fact that Jon never wanted to rule. Plus, at this point it really seems like you get the throne by taking it, not by being the true heir. I might be missing something, but to me, the whole reveal to Jon seemed like it should be less political, and more personal. Like it might cause him to have an identity crisis of sorts, but he still theoretically should believe in Daenerys as a queen and not want to be king himself. Idk, it just seemed odd that Sam built this up to be all about who will sit on the throne, when what we've seen so far has clearly indicated that the throne isn't important, and that Jon backs Daenerys because he thinks she's a good queen, not because of who her family is and what right she may have to it.

[@eeliejun]

Hmmm, I get what you are saying but it is not meant like the two things are similar. He is asking Jon if she would do the same thing if she needed to. Could she put her pride and right to rule on the side for the good of the people even if she lost everything in the process of doing this. So you say it does not matter because she is powerful but it does. Maybe, not for her but her children will have a hard time. The Targaryen took over all of Westeros with dragons. Where are they all now? The people need to believe you have a claim on it just taking the throne will work till the next generation when shit happened and your house is in a weak position. For your last part, I think you are right and wrong. Humans, in general, think about the future. So what will happen when we win? Dany becomes Queen of the 7 kingdoms? We need to remember that the north fought a bloody war to get a king in the north and 5 min later he comes back with the mad king his kin. Also, don't forget nearly all older vessels fought alongside Ned Stark against the Targaryens losing a lot of good people. The families that were destroyed because husbands, sons, brothers never came back home and now the Targaryens are back with dragons again claiming that they have the right to rule the north because of there power. But that is only my opinion on it and a lot of people can have different views on it.

[@jenna127]

@@eeliejun I see what you're saying about the sacrifice of pride that Sam was talking about. Although I still don't think Sam necessarily should have compared the two situations given the completely different circumstances, I do understand the North's hesitation to accept Daenerys as their queen. Honestly, it would have made more sense to me if Sam was arguing along the same lines as Sansa, that Jon should not have surrendered the North. Suggesting that he should be king of all Seven Kingdoms seems a bit far fetched at this point, but I do think that this news could perhaps cause Jon and Daenerys to come to an agreement in which the North would remain independent, which I think might please the Northerners more. But again, it just seems like Sam of all people, who's killed a white walker, would be focusing on the bigger picture. I was just a bit shocked by what he was saying, because to me it seemed out of character (he, along with Jon, has been one of the few people to always realize the true threat). Then again he did just learn that Daenerys killed his family, so his priorities might understandably have been temporarily skewed.

[@eeliejun]

@@jenna127 I think it was not comparing but like he was asking if she could give up her crown if there was a need for it. I think Sam did it because he was angry that Dany killed his dad and brother and then you have Jon. His friend, The guy that saved thousands even if they would not bend the knee. I think Sam just see him as a king then being ruled by Dany. Dany does not have a great name in Westeros they got rid of the last one and now she is coming back and burning armies to the ground because of doubt that the Lannister lands will be happy to be ruled by her. Tbh, Dany has a lot of flaws and you can see them because to me it sometimes feels like she is on the edge to become the next mad king with her burning and forcing people to change there way like for example when Sansa asks her what do Dragons even eat? And she answers anything they want. This is not just or fair this is a threat to her in my opinion. Dany would never grant the independence of the north because she believes it is her birthright to rule the 7 kingdoms not 6 of them. She feels like she earned it and why would she give it up if she has two dragons and an army at her back? Love? Maybe, but I doubt it. You are right tho about Sam more caring about the white walkers then Jon becoming the king but maybe the anger was talking. But I am not the maker of the show or anything so it can happen. ^^

[@awesimo4684]

Jamie and Bran's first conversation. Jamie: Need another push? Bran: Yes, I could use a hand.

[@Palestine4Ever169]

Danny will now show us if she is like her father or not if she get mad at jon and doesn’t gave him his right as king of the 7 kingdoms

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

the arabian falcon I wonder if he’s gonna even tell her.

[@Palestine4Ever169]

chris maggiora I know what going to happen it he did Jon : Am The heir of the iron throne Everyone: 😐 sorry we said your bastard Danny : burn them all burn them all Jamie : fuck i need to do my thing again smh

[@xoPanchitaxo]

I think she will be in denial. Like hell no, especially since this whole time her journey has been to get to the iron throne. But then she'll slowly get it cause first he can ride a dragon, I wonder If he can survive in fire too then that'll be the definite give away. But jon gonna die anyway.

[@AnthonyChats]

Oh snap, I'm ready for a full podcast recap. Didn't even know you guys did that. I did an entire series rewatch with your reactions after watching each episode myself. It was fun to relive it with you guys and can't wait for what's to come (ONLY 5 EPISODES!? WTF!!!!)

[@noone1704]

Dany's army doesn't follow her because of who her father was they wouldn't fallow Jon and the idiots in the north will turn on him when they find out he's a Targaryan

[@lollypop2414]

He's also half Stark though.

[@noone1704]

@@lollypop2414 I know but they are already doubting him they will want Sansa to lead just wait

[@johnpascua3351]

He’s still a Stark and once the Wights come into direct contact with the other houses such as that asshole Glover, they have no choice but to join Jon in order to live

[@justinholliday2268]

So is Bronn really gonna try to kill Jaime and/or Tyrion??? I can’t believe that he would do that.

[@INCOGNITO-iq4qy]

They're both like Bronn's friend but he's also shown to have a greedy side so let's see which side weights more his friends or his greed

[@Thecanadianwitch]

they still had no choice to find a plot for Bronn, he can't shoot scenes with Cersei due to RL bad breakup between the actors.

[@justinholliday2268]

@Thecanadianwitch Why have I not heard that before? That’s crazy.

[@Thecanadianwitch]

@@justinholliday2268 been known for many seasons that its why the 2 actors never are in the same scene, hence also why S7E7, Bronn leaves with Pod just before Cersei arrived to the dragon pit. It's in their contract.

[@justinholliday2268]

@Thecanadianwitch Thank you for letting me know! I thought he just wanted to drink with Podrick.

[@cameronturk4388]

Watching Jon ride Rhaegal and Dany riding Drogon together is probably one of the most Spectacular Awesome Scenes I’ve seen in Television and Film Ever! I also Loved this episode so much but I’ve got to admit I shared some of Cersei’s Disappointment at there being No Elephants! Lol. Great to be back watching your reactions Nikki and Steven. X.

[@frankthetank7338]

The last thing Ned said to Jon is that when they see each other again they'll talk about Jon's mom. Well, Sam told Jon about his mom in front of Ned's statue. Pretty cool.

[@natehorne1763]

The body part symbol was in the first episode of the series if you can remember.

[@SETHthegodofchaos]

Its been shown a few times since too. Espacially in the flashback back when the Nightking was created.

[@tomvanroon781]

also the same signal as the place where the night king was made a circle of stones around the tree

[@kwdkwon]

You can tell Steven went back to watch the first seasons with all the references he's picking up - or he has just remembered the show very well! Great reaction vid :)

[@hamadq9953]

And now my watch ends no seriously it’s 11:30 am here in my place i need to get some sleep 😂

[@eugeniamcmanus5336]

I loved the way Sam told Jon,like ripping off a band-aid. The king of the 7 bloody kingdoms!!!!

[@jadejax6876]

Can we just ship them now? Hell YES Steve you can😩🙌🏻♥️

[@kidgforce1]

Dany: Where are my dragons?! Cersei: Where are my elephants?!

[@jmwild1]

Drogon is jelly of Jon. Looking at him like "if you harm one hair on her head...".

[@moody_reckless6077]

When Bran told Sam “I’m waiting for an old friend.” The old friend was fucking JAIME!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

I think they spent too long on the dragon flying. should have spent the money on having Ghost run up to Jon when he first arrived ,knocking him down and licking him on the face (like Dino and Fred FLintstone)

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Good lord. John Bradley in this episode. My god. So much was said without a single word uttered. Fantastic acting.. Also I'm glad they showed this. It puts Danny in a position where she has to come face to face with the consequences of her actions. Specifically the action of not listening to Tyrion.

[@lot110]

Are you joking?

[@TheRealTezzandra]

I know Sam was angry but how he told the news to Jon was not okey. That is not information you tell in anger to your best friend.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

you can blame Brandon for that one... Sam was just doing what Brandon told him to do. seems like he was vert strategic for the timing, right?

[@DeeDeeChillen420]

Steve was spot on again!!! the little boy running around in the beginning is supposed to be a call back to Arya in s1ep1 when she was doing the same thing as Robert, Cersei, Joffrey etc were marching into Winterfell..!! she did the exact same thing, thats why when she noticed lil dude doing it in this episode she just smiled to herself 😎🤙 ⚔️🗡️💙❤️🗡️⚔️

[@darthbbq123]

I agree with Samwell, I believe Dani would not do the same for Jon...

[@fembrucewayne1904]

You (like samwell) haven't been watching the past 7 seasons of GoT

[@roger9430]

stream doom patrol every friday on dc universe No u, how do u think she will handle it? Everything she did was because she thought she was the one true queen of Westeros, now she has no claim

[@alanholguin6695]

Roger lmao, dude I’m sorry but I have to break it to you, The succession for the throne died with the Mad King, the only way that the Targaryens Can take back de crown is by conquest, and the person who has the better chances of winning is the Dragon Queen, she has one of the biggest armies and her dragons, it doesn’t matter if Jon is the true heir, the throne will be for whoever climbs the steps for the throne, and besides that now that Jon knows the truth, I don’t think that he will ask Daenerys to give up the crown, it’s not part of his personality.

[@randallstephens971]

@@alanholguin6695 none of that matters, there are two teams here that are left. The living and the dead. The Iron throne doesn't matter.

[@gingerlemon865]

@@alanholguin6695 Gendry is the true heir!

[@davidhancl2461]

Brandon says to Sam, "I am waiting for old friend". And he stay in the same place. So he waits for Jaime