(GoT) King Stannis Baratheon || The King Who Cared

[@HistorysHaven]

*"Imagine a king who fights his own battles. Wouldn't that be a sight?"* Stannis showed us that sight.

[@HC-wo2tz]

Of all the warlords loved by the gods, I love him the most.

[@silencia08]

Haha nice Troy quote

[@muscular_ninja]

Achilles!!!!!

[@HyruIia]

I don't know what's wrong with a king fighting his own battles, that makes him a great king i think! (like Stannis)

[@LukeBenc]

@@HyruIia Yes and no. It's great and honorable, sure. But also extremely risky. Look at the historical evolution of this trend. Kings used to fight in battles, but they slowly moved further away from the battlefield, eventually resulting in them not being there at all (modern age leaders). It's simply too dangerous to put someone that important in a life threatening situation. Sure, it's great, until the leader dies and destabilizes the whole realm.

[@midget3048]

Stannis was in the middle of the most important military campaign of his life, attempting to fight the most powerful House in the seven kingdoms and losing. Yet he still chose to go North to help the nights watch in their time of greatest need. Stannis was the truest king the Seven Kingdoms could have hoped for, maybe only surpassed by Jon or Ned.

[@youtubecommenter37]

Nice of you to omit the part where he burns his loving daughter alive in front of his men

[@midget3048]

@@youtubecommenter37 that's true and definitely a blight on his reputation. Very fucked up. But that was a Stannis pushed to his limit by betrayal. He was desperate. Still fucked up tho but I think stannis at his heart was a good man, just pushed to desperation by the betrayal of his subjects and the red woman whispering easy solutions in his ear

[@mr.10rupees43]

@@youtubecommenter37 that's only true in the tv show.

[@AkimboJV]

@@youtubecommenter37 people did lots of crazy shit for their religion

[@gaybowser4967]

@@youtubecommenter37 ok I'm sorry, I know this is to do with the show, but I hate all of you show watchers who act like this is something he would actually do. Stannis in the books would never do that. Even at his lowest point outsides the Crofter's Village now, he is still refusing to burn people alive and still has a clear mind set and has had weeks to simply think. Not only is he going to win in the books, he is going to be a better king than D&D ever portrayed him to be.

[@Cassius4]

They make Stannis seem so evil in the show, in the books they really show how righteous he was. They also don’t show how evil his enemies truly are.

[@jamie_d0g978]

The whitewashing they did to Renly the narcissistic prick it's nauseating. They eliminated every single line that depicted him as a sociopath hungry for power and every line the depicted that in the end Stannis loved him and regrets about having to kill him. They even gave Renly the line about loving the other...lmao

[@Humpdurious]

I still admired him in the show. He sacrificed his daughter he loved so that others may live. It was a shit exchange, but he did what he thought was the right thing.

[@alexthomson3001]

The scene with Shireen, the tender one... I watched and was genuinely moved. It felt like D&D actually Understood him from the books, and instead of dropping string hints here and there, coalesced it into one beautiful scene. A scene not in the books but that summed up Stannis relationship with his daughter from the books, but presented in an easy to view format for those who Only knew the show. I had the highest hopes for a "then pray Harder" scene. But no. D&D did that, Just to make what came later more "shocking". They crafted a beautiful (accurate) scene, purely to make him seem the (inaccurate) greatest monster 6 scenes later.

[@nathanmerritt1581]

​@@HumpduriousI completely disagree it was a brutal and unnecessary sacrifice of an innocent child that bare no fruit because he was manipulated by that which! And eventually it destroyed him.

[@AerysIIFirstofhisname]

@@nathanmerritt1581 If you think about it the position the pretenders David and Dan put him in meant when Stannis the Mannis lost Shireen would be killed anyway i mean Ramsay Bolton isnt gonna let her live.

[@jonbaxter2254]

First on the beach. First up the ladders. Last to retreat. What a man.

[@vunenicar]

💪

[@schwaggbagYES]

He literally had his own daughter burned alive

[@alexthomson3001]

​@@schwaggbagYES read the books, and you'll understand why there was Such hatred for D&D writing that (totally out of character, because they couldn't figure out what to do with him) scene. "Then Pray Harder" in context is one of the Best quotes out of All the books.

[@schwaggbagYES]

@@alexthomson3001 I’ve been waiting for years to reread the books once Winds of Winter comes out. It’s been awhile, but I do remember how much better Stannis was in the books. The show failed his character so hard

[@alexthomson3001]

@@schwaggbagYES it was a total hatchet job. Boiling down a complicated, stoic, not especially likable, "cold" character... getting rid of the nuance, and just making him a monster. (When that deed If it ever did happen, would be done by his religious fanatic wife)

[@isaiahkayode4649]

"My brother told me to hold storms end and I did" A dedicated man. We must do our duty.

[@Ahmed-ii7up]

They did him dirty in the show. He is much more badass and likeable in the books.

[@chrisdominguez5097]

NGL I would've loved him even more if the story portrayed him as more amoral/immoral than the books/tv series ever did. The character's got substance without having to follow the trite, cringey, heroic tropes that people oh so love. The man could've stepped on infants, ordered his men to pillage and steal kids and women and I would've rooted for him even more.

[@Ahmed-ii7up]

@@chrisdominguez5097 You must be a fan of Euron greyjoy in the books then.

[@A_Black_Sheep94]

@@chrisdominguez5097 Why?

[@nelstar4676]

@@chrisdominguez5097 >The man could've stepped on infants lmfao

[@shaunw9092]

For sure, the Stannis story was the first indication that GoT was going to slide off the rails substantially.

[@risto4216]

I'm so glad Stannis is alive and still going strong in the books and preparing to drown some freys.

[@vivechjorviani5440]

Everyone a decade later is hyped still to see him again

[@andrewmcgill9544]

He wins the battle of the ice!!! Then what?? I hope he takes winterfell, finds rickon and then the north united around him .. But then what???

[@codyschwarz5155]

@@andrewmcgill9544 he will die in service to the realm he swore to protect, as is his duty.

[@codyschwarz5155]

@And The Salt Spreads dance came out in 2011.

[@childishgrimm9610]

@@andrewmcgill9544 I've always theorized that Stannis will unite the north, and attempt to fight against the white walker invasion but die in a battle against the Others proving he wasn't Azor Ahai, and for Melisandre to finally know it's actually Jon Snow (or Daenerys, who knows)

[@danieldiaz4692]

“Your bravery made him look weak…he’ll punish you for it. I don’t punish men for bravery. I reward them.” King Stannis

[@Hits191]

Sir Davoss fingers enter the chat

[@kylemoore687]

@BadDonation Sir Davos is only a Sir because of the mannis

[@pozzyvibes6997]

@@Hits191 Stannis punished Davos for his smuggling, and rewarded him for saving him. He took his fingers, and made him a Lord with holdings, and then made him hand of the King. I'd happily lose a few fingers to be elevated so highly.

[@mothchan3411]

@@pozzyvibes6997 The fact he did this is one of the reasons Davos is so loyal to him. He saw him as a just king, which was something he didn't think existed.

[@schwaggbagYES]

“I’d burn my own daughter alive for power” - Stannis Fuck Stannis, and fuck everyone who likes him

[@chicharhon1351]

"Why would you want it, then?" Davos asked him. "It is not a question of wanting. The throne is mine, as Robert's heir. That is law. After me, it must pass to my daughter, unless Selyse should finally give me a son." He ran three fingers lightly down the table, over the layers of smooth hard varnish, dark with age. "I am king. Wants do not enter into it. I have a duty to my daughter. To the realm. Even to Robert. He loved me but little, I know, yet he was my brother. The Lannister woman gave him horns and made a motley fool of him. She may have murdered him as well, as she murdered Jon Arryn and Ned Stark. For such crimes there must be justice. Starting with Cersei and her abominations. But only starting. I mean to scour that court clean. As Robert should have done, after the Trident. Ser Barristan once told me that the rot in King Aerys's reign began with Varys. The eunuch should never have been pardoned. No more than the Kingslayer. At the least, Robert should have stripped the white cloak from Jaime and sent him to the Wall, as Lord Stark urged. He listened to Jon Arryn instead. I was still at Storm's End, under siege and unconsulted." He turned abruptly, to give Davos a hard shrewd look. "The truth, now. Why did you wish to murder Lady Melisandre?" I just fucking love stannis he was so loyal to the realm and the show fucked him

[@janwallace5005]

Would that daughter be the same one he had burned at the stake for red witch? Any man that would kill an innocent child, his own child has no business being anything other than a failed human being and certainly not fit to rule.

[@marthvader14]

Wasn't he badass in the show as well, as this video showed? Or do you mean is end in the show?

[@midnightbloomofeorzea7182]

​​​@@marthvader14 mostly refers to the way the show handled ending his story arc. In the books he is not only alive still, but the thought of burning his daughter is something most people cannot believe is an action he would remotely take. It's far more likely that if he does die in the books, it will be heroically against the white walkers.

[@apeironcollection3879]

Nothing fucks you harder than time, Mylord^)

[@BKNYC89]

The way D&D handled the end of his story was a tragedy. However, Stephen Dillane was so damn brilliant as Stannis! The fact that he didn't receive an Emmy nomination for his performance is absolutely devastating.

[@WQuantrill]

“I will not become a page in someone else’s history book.” This show had such great dialogue, I liked it much more than the fighting

[@TommyCubed]

Its why i liked the show. DnD absolutely ruined it in the last couple seasons.

[@alaafadel4785]

Ned died for stannis .. and stannis died trying to free winterfell .. love how this show works

[@StannisMR]

“It’s like poetry... it rhymes.”

[@banyakhutang9177]

I hate this fucking show especially season 8

[@mrb.2497]

@@banyakhutang9177 You couldn’t have “hated” it that much if you made it to Season 8.

[@FJxJongno3ga]

@@banyakhutang9177 a bunch of butthurt fanboys who wanted a season of fan service and predictability. I knew this would happen because there were dozens of shows and news articles about what will and should happen in Game of Thrones and when it didnt they said "wait til next season I guess" and when it did "it's the best show EVER". That's the same fuckin fan screaming that fucked up star wars.

[@sawfal5403]

@@FJxJongno3ga people have been watching this show since 2011 Investing in the story of westeros since before you were even born Not everyone binged it in 1 month cause they had nothing to do and just complain that people are butthurt over the horrific ending

[@Finn.Caldwell]

"We march to victory, or we march to defeat..., but we go forward, only forward" ~Stannis Baratheon

[@fjordi2498]

Jagerists would join this man in a heartbeat!

[@chadprinceton8486]

"People who push themselves onward see a different sort of hell. They are looking at something beyond that. It might be hope or even another hell. Only those who keep moving forward will ever know."

[@styxxanaxkolasi879]

As dope of a line this is, as the “greatest military commander in Westeros” it’s a pretty stupid one

[@SSchithFoo]

Bullshit. Only idiots march into death. Real leaders care enough about their people to know when to retreat and surrender.

[@wesleysnipes573]

BASED

[@HailSatan-ye3tv]

Renley was a fool not to take the deal that Stannis offered him.

[@frankdodd3355]

I cannot agree more. Renley had zero claim to the throne: his only "claim" was that he was lovable, which is the worst possible justification ever. He raised armies against his own brother, knowing full well that he had no legitimate claim. Stannis offered to make him his heir, which when you consider his advanced age and Renley's relative youth guarantees that at some point in the near future he'd be king. That offer alone shows that Stannis wasn't obsessed by some vainglorious pursuit. He wanted continuity, legitimacy, and to spare the people of Westeros the suffering he'd seen first hand. For Stannis, this was duty and obligation. For Renley, this seems to be more about glory, ceremony, and adoration. Otherwise, he would have accepted this incredibly graceful and generous offer. And spared hundreds of thousands.

[@badstriker]

Indeed. His claim was based on Tyrell greediness.

[@nickc4063]

Yeah that was really gay of Renley

[@Lele-ni4mv]

Renly would have lost all the Tyrell support if he allied with Stannis. Stannis wife was Selyse Florent and one of the major supporters of his claim was House Florent, House Tyrell hates the Florents and the Florents hate they, the family of Selyse has a claim on Highgarden, all Tyrell lands, vassals, basically everything, they ever complained because they say they have more right than the roses

[@Lele-ni4mv]

@@frankdodd3355 He had some claim however because Robert had ignored the fact that Stannis was elder and given the Stormlands to Renly, so, it's not really concret but he could argue that Robert had favoritism of his younger brother, and heirs sometimes are appointed and not by primogeniture, and also, Renly and his supporters and most of people don't care about claim really, no one likes Stannis and Renly had more supporters (sorry for my english, not a native speaker)

[@IKuzmos]

To be honest, something ended in GoT for me when Stannis died. And now looking back after this disaster of an ending makes me realise how much he contributed to why this series was one of the greatest of all time.

[@jasonu3741]

The best scenes in the show belong to Tywin Lannister Davos Seaworth Stannis Baratheon Olenna Tyrell Ned Stark in that order in terms of dialogue and writing... when the show was a political Drama set in a medieval Fantasy

[@akramlakamora5517]

I can never forgive the showrunners for massacring such a complex character. I dare say Stannis is the magnum opus of GRRM's written characters (or one of), yet D&D never understood him. They say he is rigid and inflexible, yet most of his actions show otherwise; he is the most flexible king we had in the story so far.

[@Libellulaire]

Funny how people always describe him as rigid and inflexible, yet he's *constantly* curious about other people's points of view and opinions. And whether he agrees or not, he will truly listen to them and take what they say into consideration if he deems it wise or true.

[@carlosalegria4776]

tfw you realize King Stannis really was Azor Ahai and his premature death in season 5 led to the bad ending where the villains won, the Kingdom was torn apart, hundreds of thousands were murdered, and an omniscient ancient power now rules over the entire land in the form of Bran

[@anguy2k]

@@thepredator9002 pretty much everyone except tyrion and jon

[@sl3d255]

or azor ahai became an abandoned plot line just like most of the original planned storyline so that D&D could rush their work but sure what you said

[@notjackbertrand5906]

nah he wasn't azor ahai alt shift x has a good video on him

[@BEYOND-DRUM]

Stannis wasn't Azor Ahai, Grand mastae Aemon Targaryen made that clear

[@davviewavvie7962]

He’s definitely an aspect of the Azor Ahai figure, but he isn’t Azor Ahai.

[@aweggart]

My favorite Stannis scene is when he sees the Bolton Calvary charge and he realizes all he’s worked for is about to be snuffed out, but instead of running or going back on his principles he draws his sword and sees the battle through to the end

[@ethanwinters9419]

"We march to victory or we march to defeat, but we march forward, always forward."

[@venugopalreddy3806]

how could you miss that smirk before drawing the sword.

[@AWarriorFromNature]

Absolute legend.

[@jackthenippleripper4791]

And the men who stood beside him to the end

[@secludedsnail3424]

I think it’s a great scene but it’s so illogical in context and that’s my biggest problem with the last few seasons. A great spectacle but poorly written. How could the finest military commander in all of Westeros not remember to have scouts and allow the Boltons to sneak up on him?

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

First on the frontlines. Last to retreat. The One True King.

[@ultimoyt0]

Stannis= arguably most underrated character. Dany straight up sucks, she gets everything she wants and still pouts like a little baby

[@user-qi6tp1te1y]

@@ultimoyt0 yeah I would've bitch slapped her but I wouldn't *because she is muu queen*

[@kesavenelayapallavan256]

Thats Robb, in the books Stannis leads from the reserve

[@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk]

@@kesavenelayapallavan256 hich is sensible though. but he is regarded as one of the best military commanders together with like randyll tarly.

[@cheeseisjar3058]

@@kesavenelayapallavan256 I mean given that he’s the most important target, that’s probably a lot smarter. If the king dies in battle, his cause is lost, even if the battle is won.

[@xenocide1307]

Stannis and Davos were two of the most honorable men of integrity on the show. Melisandre was the wedge that was driven between them, and her interference worked not because she showed Stannis something tempting, but because she drove him towards what he felt was his duty in the first place, making it easier for him to make certain sacrifices that he wouldn't have made otherwise. The Triangle Dynamic was one of the most interesting to watch unfold and develop on the show. I think the actor who portrayed Stannis did a phenomenal job capturing the stoic yet compassionate side of the character. He acted noble as someone in pursuit of a throne should be, but he was also still humble from his long experience on the battlefield with his men.

[@HitBoxMaster]

The TV series did Stannis so fucking dirty it's downright criminal

[@skibbideeskitch9894]

_"His claim is the true one, he is known for his prowess as a battle commander, and he is utterly without mercy. There is no creature on earth half so terrifying as a truly just man"_

[@nebsam715]

I am sorry this is a bit late but which character in the book says this and when exactly?

[@skibbideeskitch9894]

@@nebsam715 Varys to Lord Eddard in the dungeon of the Red Keep, following Eddard's arrest.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

"He inspires no love or loyalty" - Renly Baratheon Love is the death of duty, and despite his army being hit by the equivalent of a nuke, his men continued the invasion of Kings Landing, sailed to beyond the wall and fought the wildlings, thats loyalty

[@josceola8979]

He also barbequed his own daughter alive. What a hero

[@saraeissa4954]

Renly was more of a man than Stannis ever was. Too much honor and too much duty made him irrational and vulnerable, easily manipulated. And its funny because Love was his downfall (irrational love) whereas for Renly Love was his greatest strength (its how Renly got his allies).

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

@@josceola8979 that doesn't/hasn't happened in the books

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

@@saraeissa4954 and Renly's weakness was his frivolous nature, never being able to take anything seriously, even his brotherly duty to support Stannis, if he had done that he'd have still been alive and honour intact

[@tropeiropaulista]

@@josceola8979 the only thing he did wrong, Melisandre is to be sentenced for that, sir Davos was right

[@IsRickIV]

He inspires no love or loyalty they said, yet here I stand in the name of the one TRUE King who’s name is Stannis Baratheon.

[@EL-ISS]

I mean the whole burning his own daughter though. I'm not sure if that happened in the books as I read them long ago. Currently rereading. But if it did happen he put a hamper on his personality in my opinion.

[@IsRickIV]

@@EL-ISS To my knowledge he’s far more sensible in the books. Rather then burn his own troops he told the Red Women to “pray harder”. He hasn’t even burned his daughter, she’s still at castle black. Unless he takes a U Turn back their it looks good for her.

[@EL-ISS]

@@IsRickIV Oh, well in that case then I still back Stannis. I've been dying waiting for Winds of Winter man. This is torture, I hope Stannis wins the iron thrones however.

[@IsRickIV]

@@EL-ISS I’m worried he may turn into the Stannis from the show. Though atm it seems the battle of Winterfell is in his favor, he outnumbers the Bolton’s own forces and the North looks to be allying with him. Though Greyjoy and other forces at work make me wonder if he’ll even win the War. Fingers crossed.

[@EL-ISS]

@@IsRickIV I feel like the Ramsay in the books will have a better justice than the one on the show, like he died but too quickly lol. And if Stannis doesn't mess up or if there isn't an ex machina in favour of Bolton then I'm seriously curious as to how it'll play out if Stannis ends up being the victor. Then there's John Snow which if I'm remembering correctly is still dead and waiting to be revived lol. Wonder how that'll work.

[@laphonz]

Let's go, this bad boy got 2 million! I still watch this in 2024. Best Stannis tribute EVER

[@prajawalgurung6121]

"I have felt from the beginning that Stannis was a greater danger than all the others combined" - Tywin Lannister. After everything, Stannis is the last king still alive.

[@MrFirefox]

From one OG to another

[@FathersUnited-fu]

Tywin vs Stannis would have been an epic military confrontation

[@jmace2424]

Stannis ate rats rather than surrender to the besiegers. Stannis Baratheon is Storm’s End and the realm is going to need that to make the Others FEWER.

[@mannypuj1122]

“Come with me and take this city!” I would’ve climbed out a ship with pride to fight for Stannis lol

[@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk]

the one thing i love about stannis's final battle in the show is that when you look at the big shot with the bolton cavalry charge you can see some troops flee to the woods but you can also see some rushing to surround stannis to protect him. I love to see those loyal troops move to protect him from a battle in which they know they will be massacred anyway. Absolutely loyal to the end.

[@mannypuj1122]

@@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk “go on, do your duty” - Stannis’ last words

[@DZIOKU]

I just noticed that Stannis never wore a crown since he was pretending to the throne. Renly was wearing a crown most of the time after Robert's death

[@SamTheMan0425]

Stannis did wear a crown, atleast in the books

[@ShadowFri3nd]

@@SamTheMan0425 Impling that he really died and that is not a hoax at all...

[@burningcoal5705]

Stannis was by every law and custom the rightful king. But the world doesn't operate by whats right. Thats why people like Cersei were able to win in the end.

[@gfilmer7150]

Renly was a pretender

[@animatedink2529]

@@ShadowFri3nd No, the Pink Letter's contents as well as who wrote it are still very open to interpretation.

[@terrencemoldern2756]

Imagine if Renly wasn’t so attached to being a king himself. If he had just joined up with his brother. They’d have the largest army in the kingdom and likely even win at Kings Landing. He would even be made Stannis’s heir and if he wanted too. Could have simply pulled a Lanester and had his brother killed at some point after the war so that he could be king. He might have had a point. A good soldier might not make a great king. But he makes for a great strategist who can win. After all, Robert was known for being a great warrior and a bad king. (Least by ruling standards) Renly would have so many advantages if he just accepted his brothers right to rule and moved on. Likely even being king himself soon after...

[@Freedmoon44]

Hell actually just biding his time and building his popularity so Stannis garantees his position as heir and not even killing Stannis because lets be honest, Stannis WOULD be a good king, especially because of his meritocratic to an extant ideas which would match the Tyrells ideals since they are the lesser house compared to their rivals in the Reach, and his anti corruption methods alongside his trusted men would rid of all unwanted external influences for a generation, and then like Robert did stabilise the realm. Renly would quite litteraly be handed over the 7 kingdoms on a silver platter

[@melandneno7851]

Even he was in the middle of the war of the 7 kings, Stannis still care for humanity and support the night's watch.

[@superchadbobbyb.8947]

"Hard truths cut both ways" The only hard truth i know is that the mannis is my king, now and always

[@yourdashingheroidol7909]

That is an EASY truth!

[@mkhanman12345]

@@yourdashingheroidol7909 #onetrueking

[@kingstannisbaratheon7974]

You have done me a great service. I shan't forget that. When i take my rightful throne you will be rewarded for your service, as will everyone who has done their duty to the realm.

[@aethertech]

My Lord, What are your orders?

[@danijelnakic2825]

Your grace what is your command?

[@vexjaeger4314]

I’m sorry Lord Stannis but the moment you burned your daughter alive is the moment you lost my support

[@nuggyg7562]

Who's gonna tell 'em

[@beerillo]

Oh, my rightful and beloved king, you're alive! Thanks R'hllor!

[@AWonkyCarrot]

So pathetic that the GoT showrunners let their personal dislike for Stannis ruin his story

[@yourdashingheroidol7909]

They totally misinterpreted ALOT of things and important character beats vital to the story .....and were totally exposed when they didn't have the source material to follow beat for beat. Every character was a shell of themselves and all of the drama , intrigue and character motivations that make the story so special disappeared in favor of flashy spectacle and hack fanfic. They are great producers of OTHER ppls work , but AWFUL writers/creators when the training wheels aren't there. They ruined the show to the point that I can't even watch the great seasons.Then GRRM working on EVERY prequel , wildcards bullshit he can pawn to HBO after allowing them to tank HIS story in the first place has taken away my LOVE and it was love...of ASOIAF! I refuse to support anything he condescendingly peddles until he AT LEAST finishes/releases W.O.W! At this point ADOS is just that....a dream, floating around somewhere under that stupid train conductor hat!

[@GenomeSoldierDK]

@@yourdashingheroidol7909 As much as I agree with you that GRRM should focus more on finishing the books; I have to say that you are losing out on a great show with HOTD. It is pretty faithfull to fire and blood and imo does Westeros much more justice than what GOT ever managed. Won't say more as you should see for yourself. :) But YES! I want GRRM to complete his work, because if the pace for WOW is anything to go by we might never see ADOS x(

[@aerosdacillo1227]

because D&D wants to finish GOT fast

[@sarahshaw7315]

Ik that I’m asking very late after you commented and I should probably search your myself, would you (or anyone else) mind telling me what Stannis in the books was like and what changed?

[@VioletAeonSnowfield]

@@sarahshaw7315 So comparing the two works is difficult. If you were to try and draw a direct comparison, the Season 5 finale would be roughly on par with the end of Dance of Dragons. The most major difference for Stannis in the two works is Shireen. By the end of Dance of Dragons, Shireen is alive and well. Given the depiction of Stannis we've been given in the books, the very idea that he would ever acquiesce to having his daughter burnt alive is also laughable. Not only does he genuinely love Shireen but Shireen is also his rightful heir.

[@relmag1947]

If Renly would’ve just put his pride aside and accepted Stannis‘ offer, joined forces and maybe even allied up with Robb, it would be such an epic and cool ending

[@kingjoeofschmo1286]

He wasn’t the man who was expected, nor was he the man many wanted. But he was the man the people needed. The King That Cared.

[@iamyou8994]

Nice and correct.

[@gerardjagroo]

There is something Shakespearean about Stannis. He's the ultimate tragic hero

[@Randomcorpse]

The real tragedy of this story for me will always be that Stannis didn't take the throne. Wonderful tribute.

[@stannisbaratheon6725]

But he's till alive? The show isn't canon.

[@Randomcorpse]

@@stannisbaratheon6725 If he takes the throne in the books, that will be amazing.

[@mehmatrix]

Stannis was a fascinating character. I hate to see how the show ruined his potential and got rid of him in the most stupid way. I'm looking forward to seeing what he'll do in the books. Thanks for the great video.

[@idontgetit3245]

Yeah the show did him dirty. But I like the theory that stanis truly was Azor Ahai, but he failed somehow when he let melisandre kill Shereen and the rest of the show was sort of the bad ending of A Song of Ice and Fire. And now when we see the true ending in the books it'll be so much more powerful because we know where the story could have gone.

[@michaelscalese3142]

I think the way he died was fine, it was him disgracing himself that was bad.

[@unga8588]

@@idontgetit3245 I like the sound of that, I really hope George Martin gets around to finishing the books, Stannis was a great character and I’m disappointed on how they got rid of him.

[@sakurasfish2115]

*Show stannis was good* It's a perfect story of a guy who sacrificed everything for duty. There's already rob, ned and jon if you want just good likeable honorable characters. But with Stannis, you couldn't just hate him because he was fair and badass but also not love him cause he was fanatic about his ways and (kinda understandably) followed the red b*tch's god. Shereen was like the last bit of humanity he had left and sacrificing her in his last moments of doom fitted perfectly the vibe on that moment and highlights everything i said before, how he was all about his destiny and not himself. But ultimately loosing to the bolton's it's very game of thrones like despite how sad it is and other characters deserve that revenge more anyway. So it's a good show of both lawful tenacity and how it can lead to demise in the end. Loved every bit of that story from beginning to end.

[@gfilmer7150]

@@sakurasfish2115 His arc was rushed and there were so much that wasn’t fleshed out because D&D had an obvious bias against the character. He basically got the Daenerys treatment

[@Ghostiification]

Probably the best king of the show. Didn't only promise help for the Wall, but actually went and helped the Night's Watch middle of his war campaign. Which ended up costing him the crown. Without him Westeros would of been in big trouble.

[@Azraiel213]

Everyone keeps telling Stannis that nobody loves him, and nobody will serve him, yet his men followed him further and with less than anybody else. Even Jon Snow couldn't earn such loyalty.

[@blackurustrikes2328]

I hoped until the very end that Stannis had survived his faithful encounter with Brienne. He was one of my favorite GOT characters. And he often appeared to be the only one who truly deserved to be King of Westeros.

[@antejuric-bare4858]

He is not dead

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

In the books he is still very much alive and if you believe the Night Lamp Theory and the Great Northern Conspiracy it looks like he is set to take Winterfell.

[@suznism]

how could he be your favourite character? he sacrificed his own daughter to win the 7 kingdoms.

[@V1nce_man]

@@suznism Let’s just put that to bad writing… actually it IS bad writing. Blame the ones who made the show, not the character. Besides in the books he didn’t do that.

[@nicholasng9814]

Brienne probably tried to kill him but due to his power to turn his body into steel, brienne couldnt cut his head. Then he probably got merciful and let brienne who was pissing herself live because a real mannis doesnt hit woman

[@jurgenparkour9337]

Stephen Dillane took the role only for the paycheck, and yet he gave one of the best performances of the entire show

[@theknight4317]

I wish Stannis won.

[@gfilmer7150]

I think Stannis wining The Battle of Winterfell (no Bolton raid and Shireen burning) and eventually going on to unite The North would've been better as The Vale and The Tully Rebels would join in Stannis' assault on The Twins and eventual march on King's Landing. Judging by the situation, maybe The Tyrells and Tarlys join Stannis' side and help in taking the city, leading tot the deaths of The High Sparrow, Tommen, Cersei, Jaime, Kevan, and Lancel. Now I know what you're gonna say, where am I going with this? By the time Stannis is coronated, Daenerys would sail to Westeros and when she arrives, it'll be Daenerys vs. Stannis. This is a series where likable and non-likable characters are apart of the same faction and will fight other likable and non-likable characters. When war between the two fire champions breaks out, Daenerys would win but would suffer heavy casualties. Not just that, but men loyal and Stannis and others distrusting of Daenerys would rise up or plot against her, keeping Westeros at war when The Long Night comes. This would've been better than the good v. bad story of the show. This scenario fits in with the thesis of the series.

[@gaiusmanus7959]

@@gfilmer7150 I agree with most of what u said but I don't think Denarys would win because by her arrival virtually all 7 kingdoms besides the west would have united under him and they would still have dragon stone so I think it'd be a hard fought war but Stannis would win, all it takes is one arrow or scorpion bolt

[@gfilmer7150]

@@gaiusmanus7959 Dorne, The Westerlands, The Iron Islands, and maybe even The Tyrells would join Daenerys. I don’t think she’d land on Dragonstone but instead, loop down to Sunspear. While Stannis might win against Daenerys, I think him loosing would work better thematically and would be a nice parallel to the real life history that Game of Thrones is based on. Plus, it would fit both characters arcs really well.

[@gaiusmanus7959]

@@gfilmer7150 why would Dorne, the westerlands, the Iron Islands, or Tyrrells join denarys? I think it's much more likely the story goes how it was with the lannisters killing the Tyrrells, the iron Islands joining the lannisters (westerlands) and they'd probably be too stubborn to pick a side and try to win using dirty tactics maybe Dorne would join denarys but that's the only kingdom I see doing it

[@gfilmer7150]

@@gaiusmanus7959 Dornish still blame The Baratheons for Elia and are Targaryen Loyalists, Yara and Theon were already gonna make that alliance to depose Euron regardless of who sat The Throne, The Tyrells are opportunists and would see that Stannis should be deposed (they only used him to save Margaery and Loras), and then Tyrion would be Daenerys’ Hand of The Queen meaning she’d secure The Westerlands through his name.

[@efedevrimozen7590]

"He inspires no love or loyalty." Perhaps true but still, Stannis evokes a yearning for improvement in people. A grim realizm and a dedication to prepare for that. People may not love him or feel loyalty towards him but when people look at Stannis they grit their teeth and push through hardship because there is a man who does his duty despite the odds. When people wish an end for it all they look at him and say "Well, he stands up."

[@Freedmoon44]

Which ironically is a source of true loyalty and love. He is not a man of speeches and flattery like Renly. He is not a man of that inspires and singlehandedly changes the course lf a battle by fighting through it all. He is a man of duty, and in this aspect none matches him, you dont need to love him, unless you are close to him he wont love you either, he wont lead on the battlefield, but he will make sure to lead you to victory for that is his duty, he wont pardon crimes even minor ones but he WILL reward for exceptional bravery and services in return. He is not the king that loves, he isnt the King that fought, he is the King who cared, the true King

[@aegonthedragon7303]

That line is quite amusing given Stannis’ men are basically on a suicidal crusade in the north, set to gain literally nothing, all because they believe in their king.

[@ToBeFrank_.]

He inspired loyalty but more so from the common soldiers who follow him. The ones who don't care for him are usually those constantly scheming to improve their own position, because they know he doesn't deal in nepotism.

[@malekartorian3054]

"We must do our duty," actually made me cry a little. Rip best king material in the whole show.

[@juggernaught79]

When Stannis died he took the show with him....

[@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk]

i would say the show died on the privy with tywin.

[@berthob6739]

Same!

[@MrFirefox]

seriously s5 was the beginning of the end

[@theemissary1433]

I like the fact that Stannis only fought in the War of the Five Kings because it was not that he wanted the Iron Throne for himself, but it was by the laws of Westeros that he is indeed next in line. Such dedication to duty is what made me bend the knee to Stannis the Mannis AVE Stannis, rightful King of the Seven Kingdoms

[@rancidcrawfish]

Cringe

[@TheDerpOnline]

​@@rancidcrawfish No, you're cringe

[@dakotawernsman3709]

​@@rancidcrawfish Are you seriously calling someone else cringe with a username like that?

[@Hiroakiarai88]

Hghhhjk I uytrrfffgghh ho

[@coldhands2802]

The show did him no justice... I know it probably won't happen but I hope he wins in the books, he truly deserves it. That's if the books ever get written...

[@lykastannis7662]

Why don't you think it will happen? Did you read the books? It's pretty obvious he will win.

[@coldhands2802]

@@lykastannis7662 I have a tiny bit of AFFC left before I go to dance and it's not obvious. It's obvious he won't win because he should win and deserves to and George doesn't write that way, he does the opposite.

[@lykastannis7662]

@@coldhands2802 GRRM doesn't write the way you think. He doesn't just kill those "good guys" for the sake of it. They all died because of decisions they made using their inner flaws. GRRM set it up to look like realistically, Stannis stands no chance (I won't spoil ADWD but your mind will 100% change if you pay attention. He has every disadvantage. At this point the odds are in the Boltons favour. But Stannis has no thematic reason to lose. GRRM uses death as a plot device. Stannis' death and defeat will mean nothing if he dies at Winterfell. It will mean much more if he dies after taking Winterfell, leaving it vulnerable, or dying when fighting the Others. Look at it from a narrative persepective. Two POVs left in that region. Both with Stannis. There is no POV at Winterfell and Theon isn't going back. You basically have to guess what GRRM is planning, is he doing this to Stannis to write a realistic way for the Boltons to defeat the best commander ever? Or is he trying to make the battle more unpredictable by evening out the numbers instead of making it so obvious Stannis will win. When Stannis showed up at the wall, he had narrative purpose and would realistically destroy house Bolton. Not anymore. But he still has narrative purpose, something the Boltons no longer have. GRRM's characters make mistakes that fit with their developed character traits. There is no possible flaw Stannis has that could make him lose the battle in an interesting way. Plus GRRM is going out of his way to have Roose Bolton send out his armies seperately. This gives Stannis a huge advantage. There are at least 10 incredible ways the battle could play out. All of them are Stannis victories. I'm not saying that because I'm a huge fan. A Bolton victory has no way of being interesting or well written yet. Stannis' downfall would just feel forced and boring, unlike the Red wedding which pissed everyone off but is probably the most iconic scene in the series.

[@coldhands2802]

@@lykastannis7662 I know the way he writes.. His books are the only ones I've been reading for the past few months.. It's never a fairy tale happy ending.

[@lykastannis7662]

@@coldhands2802 What makes you think King Stannis is some classic fairytale hero? There's actually a surprisingly big Bolton fanbase and many Stannis haters in general who want him to lose. Plus Stannis has already lost enough that even if he gets some flawlessly executed capture of Winterfell it still wouldn't feel like a fairytale ending. Plus Stannis is supposed to burn Shireen at one point. That can't happen until Winterfell is taken. It will also be more effective emotionally if it happens to save the world that rejected him against the others. If Stannis loses the Winterfell battle and dies, there is no reason for him not to have died at Blackwater. Boltons have served more than enough to this story. Stannis is full of potential. If I was writing ASOIAF I'd make him the main character.

[@freakshow1010]

He is the most underrated character and underrated performance in Game of Thrones.

[@johnpinkston3818]

Stannis is one of my favorites in a very competitive field. No one other than Ned excels him; at best they could just equal him.

[@frankdodd3355]

He had not ambition, nor lust for power, nor a desire for wealth. No misguided passion, or a desire to be loved. Only a reluctant appreciation for duty and the rule of law. His claim to the throne was beyond a doubt the only with merit. Eddard Stark died to uphold that lone legitimate claim. His cause was just. The true king of Westeros, now and forever.

[@Wirrn]

There are four types of claim: The chosen heir: Robert chose Joffrey. Ned *changed the will*, but Robert named Joffrey specifically. Sure he would have probably changed that if he knew the truth, but he didn't. Under Westorosi law the chosen heir supercedes the direct bloodline. Joffrey WAS the legitimate king, the Will Stannis waved around was fake. Bloodline: By blood inheritance Stannis the legitimate heir of House Baratheon....but House Baratheon are NOT legitimate heirs to the Iron Throne, as Robert was an usurper and Daenerys (/Jon/Aegon) are the rightful heirs. Incidentally if you're going for genetic rather than legal bloodline you need to count Robert's bastards. A Popular Choice: Renly was the candidate most people *wanted* on the Iron Throne, mostly because while he was a smug prick he wasn't going to start any wars, go an rampant killing sprees, or start dismembering people who help him for not following THE LAW (TM). Force of Arms: Well the Lannisters kinda won, so that goes back to Joffrey. This is the same type used by Robert (even if he claimed Targ blood as justification) and Aegon the Original. Force of Arms probably WOULD have been Renly because he could actually muster the strongest force, but Stannis murdered him for being more popular than him. There is no single claim to power that gives Stannis legitimacy, his claim is essentially: "Force of arms justified my brother becoming king, but now it doesn't count, only strict bloodline order counts. But only legitimatized bloodline so none of my brother's bastards. And we're still keeping his usurpation in place, so not the earlier bloodline that's still around." To justify Stannis as 'the true king' you have to flip between claim types arbitrarily to get the desired result. Dude is by far the only Iron Throne claimant who isn't a fuckwit, this I'll grant you, and this doesn't diminish his character (if anything it adds some depth) but he was very much blinded by a desire to have what he saw as rightfully his. He was opposed to a definite villain yes, but he was a brutal authoritarian who felt he should be on top and lied to himself about why. If he truly didn't care he would have supported Renly - even if the vaunted precedence was in the way, he could have relinquished his claim at any point - as 'King' he had that right. But he was bitter that people loved his brother despite him not being 'worthy'. Edit: I will grant you I don't *think* Stannis doesn't KNOWS Ned faked the will, but this comment is as much about the audience/readers declaring him the true king, and WE know he isn't.

[@Scillamar]

@@Wirrn The chosen heir certainly doesn't supercede direct bloodline in Westerosi culture at all, this did not happen at any point in any of the stories. King Maegor chose Aerea Targaryen as his heir but she was promptly ignored after his death in favour for his cousin Jaehaerys. Later Viserys I's chosen heir was also ignored in favour for his traditional heir. Princess Rhaenyra is remembered as a pretender in Westerosi history while Aegon II is remembered as the rightful monarch (Stannis himself mentions this in the books). The only case to be made is the Great Council to decide Jaehaerys' heir, but that a very specific case in which the entire realm came together when their was no clear heir because they kept dying. And those are only about trueborn heirs of the same dynasty. You also can't complain the will is fake when the circumstances surrounding Joffrey being named heir are fake, Robert named him heir on the basis of being his eldest son, which he wasn't.

[@natem1579]

@@Wirrn false, everybody knows you have to reach Crown Authority Level 4 to designate your heir, and Bobby was hardly at 3 with his Raucous and Drunkard stress relief traits giving him a permanent penalty on his vassal opinion. There was no way he was gonna change his Succession Law without approval from his Powerful Vassals' support. Ned Stark being his Just Steward had no sympathy for bastards, especially ones with Inbred traits, while his Arbitrary Spymaster Littlefinger never had a high Opinion of Bobby---a classic blunder. Stannis's high Martial stat was unsuitable for Westeros at the time, as a Diplomacy focused ruler in Renly was preferable for the political landscape.

[@victoryisforever769]

@@Wirrn fuckwit is my new favorite insult

[@mkhanman12345]

@@Scillamar Exactly. Stannis is king by blood!

[@jmace2424]

Can we just stop and appreciate how much they had to do to try to nerf King Stannis in the show? He lost Mel, most of his force, and the occupying force of the bastard of bolton shows up with a cavalry force of the entire North. And then Brienne manages to find him out of the entire battlefield. That battle should have ended with Stannis in the high seat in Winterfell while ramsay’s head rolls across the battlefield.

[@carlosalegria4776]

Don't forget the fact that he had 6000 men, half of which are horses (3000), only for the sell swords (which we know are 2000, well, 1500, since the storm crows had already left, as when the KIng was at the IB he said he had 4000 men) to take all the horses, leaving him with 4000-4500 men and 0 horses, which would still be enough to fight and perhaps defeat that Bolton cavalry charge. But, let's be generous. When the general says half of the men deserted, he says all the sellswords with all the horses, that would still leave the King with 3000 men roughly (2000 sellswords + 1000 stormlander/dragonstone men) Then, somehow, when he marches on Winterfell he only has 1200 men. He should still have 3000 men!. Let's say the cold count killed 500. He STILL should have AT LEAST 2500 men. But the dumbass writers realized that even if King Stannis had cold hungry men, they're still veterans and 2500 men could still give the 2300 Bolton cavalry a run for their money. So they just 'misplace' 1300 men, so Stannis could lose.

[@tackytrooper]

@@carlosalegria4776 It's kind of like they were warming up for season 8, eh?

[@jihadsamarji]

they met the enemy in open field but Stannis dies between the trees. Hmmm , i smell Desertion !!

[@absolutechad5428]

That it certainly what is/was going tp happen in the books. No way the Boltons defeat Stannis

[@willise2n]

Exactly, the better writing would hv been Jon joining the wildings and nights watch with him to liberate the North from the Boltons, they fight side by side and win the war together. However Stannis badly injured during battle will rule for few months and then pass on. This is where the forces come together and name Jon King of seven kingdoms. It is with this that he could bargain with Denerrys without bending the knee.

[@mrmalcolm]

Stannis' ships are the reason the wildlings weren't completely wiped out and added to the Night King's army.

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Stannis was a REAL KING... Imagine if he could have assisted during the Battle of Winterfell, it would have been EPIC....🔥👑

[@shehanaroshana9700]

this is the best and the most complete tribute video done in the GOT history. hats off to you and stannis

[@chineseduckscriedinladakh3760]

He was largely misguided, betrayed, left, abandoned, hated by his brothers, defeated multiple times, his true rights weren't given to him. Probably the guy who had the toughest time mentally and emotionally.

[@crusade5886]

The most complete and one of the best Stannis edits I've ever seen!

[@StannisMR]

Thanks man :)

[@burakhan9694]

Great Jon Umber said "why do we bow to some flowery throne to the south.what do they about the wall or the wolfswood". Stannis saved the wall and died in the wolfswood. I hope stannis have better future in the books.

[@Dimetropteryx]

Stannis did nothing to save the wall. The wall was under no threat from the Wildlings.

[@burakhan9694]

@@Dimetropteryx are you sure? ı remember stannis crush the wildlings and captured the Mance.

[@Dimetropteryx]

@@burakhan9694 Yeah, they were no threat to the wall. They were a threat to the members of the Watch that were there, but not the wall. It was a stupid, pointless battle, honestly, considering they only wanted to get south.

[@burakhan9694]

@@Dimetropteryx dude what are you talking about ? wall and the night watch are the same. I mean if they won and passed wall,north would be damaged very much. And ım thinking like you right now,probably castles on the wall damaged. Actually there are many castles on the wall are damaged and useless.Stannis helped jon snow to repair them ,guard them. Because there was a threat up north. Also battle should not be considered as pointless.There are many points on stannisses perspective. And wildlings wouldnt be peacefull with Mance.

[@Dimetropteryx]

@@burakhan9694 They are not the same. Both were created to guard against The Others, but over the years the Watch forgot what their mission was, and that resulted in abandoned castles as well as conflicts with the Wildlings. The wall defends itself, by shedding and by magic, but the Watch would have been better off not fighting that battle at all.

[@PonceDeLeon.]

King who cared, One True King Good. More Stannis edits

[@Historicalstorical]

Every once in a while I come back to this video and every time it succeeded in making me cry one true golden edit here

[@antoniohutchins2721]

It hurts my heart how much Stannis went through for the greater good & did nothing but suffer even though he sacrificed & went against his own will at times to win. And he never sought the iron throne out of ambition but because he believed it was his duty

[@onetwothreefourfive12345]

7:23 this part where you show all the situations where houses refused to support Stannis was so well done. The music and the lines nearly made me shed a tear. "You never wanted any friends brother" and all the guy is tryna do is unite the North against tyrants and defeat the night king. He's a man of duty and honour spurned by those who legally owe him allegiance. So sad to watch :( Great video.

[@someguy7093]

In Braavos you may hear that I am dead. It may even be true. You shall find my sellswords nonetheless." The knight hesitated. "Your Grace, if you are dead - "" - you will avenge my death, and seat my daughter on the Iron Throne. Or die in the attempt

[@gfilmer7150]

Stannis: "Let them come... I hold the ground to my advantage." Theon: "The ground... Here, in this small village. You have no high ground, no walls, you have no advantage here." Stannis: "Yet."

[@ChrisCash720]

A man who was to be king by duty. Not personal want or need of glory.

[@ManCannotRide]

Wow, just wow. It's like watching several seasons on one go but with more emotion. I was about to cry remembering the episode Stannis sacrificed her daughter. No price of any kingdom will make me do that to my daughter and my son so I can just imagine how Stannis felt at that time. The editing is impeccable. The soundtrack melts hearts. Wow, just wow.

[@dekuuchiha9990]

Funny the actor didnt even understand the show, but yet did soo well with the part. Think he was probably my favorite.

[@IfbbProRolandcHazard]

Deep down I liked Stannis, especially when they told the story of him searching high and low for someone to cure his daughter. It showed he had a heart along with grit. But when the Red witch came she gave him bad influence which in turn he made bad choices that was his undoing.

[@proudatheist2042]

It was into see battle hardened men leave him in drives after he burned his dautar the stake.

[@angrymelon8607]

I haven't finished the show or the books (I'm doing them at the same time pretty much) but I don't think the red woman is evil, more that she misread the signs that were given. Personally I think a lot of her visions were probably about danaerys

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

@@angrymelon8607classic visions in GoT. They’re probably real, but misinterpreted. Will still happen as they saw it, just in an unexpected way. Blorg R R Mammoth is fond of it. Targs regularly have visions of the future.

[@LyricsCorporationInc]

"We march to victory or we march to defeat" I will never forget those words... Stannis risked everything for what he believed and in the end he was the rightful king and died like a man branding his sword and defending his honor!

[@IPlayTerribleGames]

His ego and arrogance got him killed. He thought he was destined and couldn’t lose. They really could’ve done more with his character. He had a disappointing end

[@danielthorrens9626]

Everyone’s talking about Stannis but this one of the most coherent edits I’ve ever seen. Grade A work man

[@drfaiz6513]

Had to admit while watching the show, I never give this side of Stannis a thought. Thanks for the video. I absolutely enjoy watching these clips of the show. ❤❤❤

[@Stoic-Waziri]

Game of Thrones is so well written that a 'side character' like Stanis can have an entire series about his story arc.

[@hopeprevails3213]

Renly, you fool, literally every great king in history was a great soldier.

[@w1nterplays]

Daenerys wasn't

[@Darj_sip]

@@w1nterplaysI think he was talking about real history mate

[@miguelmaestas839]

@@w1nterplays and Dany was also a soldier. She just fought on the back of a dragon and burned Khals alive

[@w1nterplays]

@@miguelmaestas839 getting on back of a dragon and shouting dracarys doesn't mean she's a soldier. Go read the definition of soldier in the dictionary. She hasn't even held a sword in a scene in game of thrones. 😂What are you talking about. She's not a soldier she's just a queen.

[@Automaton23]

@@w1nterplays That's like saying the people who work in nuclear silos aren't soldiers.

[@rohanthomas4134]

My word. . .you have given me a hole new perspective on a character that I never really appreciate before. The work and passion you have put in to this tribute is plain to see and I am in awe at your dedication and talent. Bravo!

[@StannisMR]

Thank you so much :)

[@RK-zo9vs]

When Stannis drew that sword at the last battle, his eyes, he knew it was over...

[@everettparker1313]

This was an Incredible Masterpiece for King Stannis Baratheon and Stephen Dillane did a Phenomenal Performance Bringing This Fantastic and Conflicting Character to Life.

[@natethenoble909]

Aboslutely adore that last moment, of the stag being put down. House Baratheon really died with Stannis.

[@farmerned6]

plenty of roberts bastards around,

[@kencox5192]

"Great or small,we must do our duty!" You're damn right, Stannis

[@dhananjaysingh-in9go]

I hope he wins the throne in the books

[@idontgetit3245]

I doubt it, in my mind Danyris always made the most sense seeing as that was here story goal sense before stanis was even introduced. But I guarantee he'll get a better ending than the show.

[@stannisbaratheon1214]

@@idontgetit3245 I doubt dany will win either george wants a bitter ending

[@idontgetit3245]

@@stannisbaratheon1214 probably, either way I stand by it probably not being you. Sorry

[@dhananjaysingh-in9go]

@@idontgetit3245 yeah man the show did dirty to him Atleast he should get storms end

[@scatterthewinds3126]

@@idontgetit3245 Anyone can win it except Danaerys. 100% she doesn't win it.

[@mattybmattyb]

I try to explain to my friends why I love Stannis and they're always astounded. Thank you for putting together this video - no one can argue against him now!

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

“Hundreds will die” “Thousands” Still one of my favorite spoken moments in GoT.

[@Berserk_96]

Tbh i think his most badass scene was at this moment when they were about to land, legendary lines with the music

[@scatterthewinds3126]

So many missed opportunities with this character. To think we could've seen Stannis vs The Night King.

[@AzharAli-nk4rp]

That would've been the most appropriate ending of the show. Stannis the commander slaying night king.

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

@@AzharAli-nk4rpprobably losing to the WW. But that’s the only appropriate ending for him Imo

[@Dondingdingding]

How to break a great character call d&d. Stannis was by far the supposed to be the knight and shining armor in the war of 5 kings and they ruined it by making him an extremist

[@TheJaker5]

Stannis’ story always had my full attention. Oddly enough he’s the character I was most fascinated by throughout the seasons. I was pretty bummed when he died but I will forever quote his last words. “The Boltons have women fighting for them?” Lol 😂 “go on … do your duty”

[@trent3729]

Stannis was my favorite character, I felt incomplete watching GOT knowing he was gone.

[@Gpor1]

I commend you on an excellently put together montage. The look of resignation on his face as he accepts his fate when Boltons army are charging at him. He knew the gig was up but went out on his shield fighting with his men. Warrior.

[@Natedawg38]

It's not a coincidence that once he died the show went down hill. I love going through the dvds only watching stannis scenes, they're the best storyline by a mile. If you see his hair in season 2 and then 5 there's such a difference! Poor bugger.

[@Sawrattan]

I agree, even his theme tune (shared with Melisandre) was the best. I didn't like how the show and fans focused so much on Daenerys and her dragons.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@Sawrattan. Not really Melisandre Theme but more to Warrior of Lights Theme in General on That Part

[@idontgetit3245]

I can't help but agree. As bad ass as season 6 was its writing kind of sucked and it was mostly only really compelling because it managed to scrap all the storylines season 5 ruined. I was hoping that stanis would make it to the south at about the same time as Danny and that would sort of become each other's antagonist. But instead Stanis just died with about the satisfaction and narrative impact of a wet fart. All because I guess the writers thought the season needed to kill someone unexpectedly so those assholes watching at the bar would have something to cry about.

[@youtubecommenter37]

Dude the guy burned his daughter alive

[@idontgetit3245]

@@youtubecommenter37 yeah, it wasn't enough they killed him so unceremoniously, they had to completely ruin his storyline and character by having him do something so unbelievably stupid and out of character.

[@FanCallPL]

This video is really amazing. The memory of Stannis will never die !

[@StannisMR]

"This is Stannis Baratheon, the man will fight to the bitter end, and then some..." - Tywin Lannister

[@nousernameforme]

Okay so Jon, Sansa, Dany & Arya fanvids get million of views but not this? People's taste suck. THIS IS THE BEST STANNIS FANVID I HAVE EVER SEEN. YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO MAKE MORE VIDEOS ABOUT HIM! ❤️ The ending brought tear in my eyes 🥺

[@StannisMR]

Thanks man, I appreciate your kind words, we definitely need more Stannis appreciation out there :)

[@nousernameforme]

@@StannisMR videos like this makes me want to open a group for all the stannermen around the world lol 😬 thanks a lot!

[@rafaelreyes9100]

He murdered his own child. I'd have killed him for that. He deserved to be put down like a rabid dog.

[@ratulbashar2055]

They're the typical hero that everyone likes.Stannis fans are based.

[@nousernameforme]

@@ratulbashar2055 absolutely.

[@harrisonmackay8167]

Glad to see this Stannis Tribute getting the recognition it deserves. Where is your 1 million views, it is yours, by rite.

[@djangobutthedisforyou647]

We do not choose our destiny, but we must do our duty great or small . Wow this words have never hit me harder then today

[@bigbirdg8070]

Stannis was the rightful king in my opinion. He had the best claim, and I think he could have made a decent ruler of the 7 kingdoms.

[@brendondahne1847]

I agree with you big bird g

[@terellchapman8737]

This made me hate Brienne of Tarth so much. She’s soo hypocritical! She talks about honor and justice but is genuinely stumped when Jamie questions what she would of done in his shoes... to make it worse she completely skips Stannis just to throw Renly on the throne because... she personally likes him. I didn’t like how Arthur Dayne defended a clear tyrant but at least he was a man of his word at the end.

[@Kai-ow9gi]

Hypocritical you mean?

[@gfilmer7150]

If Brienne were old enough to fight during Robert's Rebellion, she most likely would've been fighting for The Mad King, a man who burned people alive for his own sick pleasure.

[@terellchapman8737]

@@gfilmer7150 oh definitely she would of been sooo infatuated with Rhaegar and use that as an excuse for slathering people

[@gfilmer7150]

@@terellchapman8737 She probably would've ended up Barristan, surrendering after The Trident or Hell, even later. Or, she'd fight to the last like Arthur Dayne.

[@matthewsmith6929]

Holding hope for Stannis in the books!

[@LostEmpireProduction]

Long Live Stannis Baratheon. The King Who Should Have Been

[@randomstuff6355]

Its nice to see so many Stannermen united in the comment section.

[@pierrelhommet1118]

Love this ! The best battle commander of Westeros !

[@StannisMR]

Thank you my fellow Stannerman ;)

[@koreancowboy42]

I wouldn't say he's the best considering Stannis just sent 4,000 troops to their deaths against the boltons.

[@yousaf3492]

After Robert

[@gideonhotspurr5271]

in Westeros *

[@jamescarroll489]

Tarly?

[@ethanmitchell7479]

If you haven’t noticed a trend Every good and honorable and just character of the show is killed Ned Stark Jon Snow Ser Barristan Selmy Robb Stark Catelyn Stark And of course Stannis This proves a point to us that this world isn’t just or honorable it is ruled by evil and vile men who themselves are ruled by power and so kill the honorable men He was the most honorable and true character next to Ned He recognized Ned as the most honorable man he had ever met And that’s why he came to help his son Even though he was a Bastard son He was one of the only senior military commanders of Westeros Second Only to TWYIN LANNISTER “Fear old men in a profession in which men die young......” I hated how he died and what they did to his character especially when in the books he’s a genuine badass This is by far the BEST edit of him I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait to see more of what you do

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

You forgot to add “I brutally sacrificed my only daughter with a false promise of victory” to his resumé

[@aurelvlaicu2717]

Always the just and fair will end up better than the liars and traitors, not just in stories, but in real life as well. You can see that all evil characters die in way horrible ways than good honorable ones (most of them surviving). Tywin got killed by his son in the most pathetic way, Ramsay slaughtered by his hounds, Cersey crushed by rocks etc etc, most if not all good characters have a clean or heroic death

[@luxborealis]

@@Bingo_the_Pug That’s not in the books.

[@farmerned6]

barristan had scant honour if he did he'd have took the black after failing at the trident he failed to see the twinsest on roberts death he should have surported Stannis nope, he crawls back to surport the last Targ....because??? he could have done that 16 years ago, but a comfty job in the kings guard looked easier

[@AbstractTraitorHero]

@@Bingo_the_Pug In the books the red lady actually told him to do this, he said essentially. "No, Pray harder."

[@thestarforge6058]

Sucks for the thousands of people that don't watch this channel. They are missing out big time.

[@valizeth4073]

"My enemies have made my kingdom bleed, I will not forget that, I will not forgive that" That honestly went hard af

[@FathersUnited-fu]

Stannis losing at the Blackwater was the reason I went & read the books. & thank God i did bcz book Stannis is 1000x greater then show Stannis & *both* are the Mannis.