James Norrington's death: Pirates of the Caribbean AWE

[@NPC1921]

Elizabeth kisses Jack. Jack gets swallowed by the Kraken. Elizabeth kisses Sao Feng. Sao Feng gets killed by a cannonball. Elizabeth kisses Norrington. Norrington gets stabbed. Elizabeth kisses Will. Will gets his heart cut out and cursed to ferry souls to Fiddler's Green. Moral of the story: don't kiss Elizabeth.

[@jonnemesis11]

Well Elizabeth kissed Jack and Will and they came back to life. Sao Feng and Norrington kissed Elizabeth and they died(never came back). So the moral of the story: Don't kiss Elizabeth unless she wants to.

[@kevinmccoy4267]

Talk about "kiss of death" her kisses are bad news to any man who is unlucky enough

[@iamcleaver6854]

unknown unknown Well, She did want to kiss Norrington...

[@ollyvr8026]

Iv'e never seen it that way

[@madmoblin]

Nick Carlson Not only is kissing *GROSS!* but it's also deadly.

[@RvLver]

Norrington has always been one my fav characters. He kept his dignity even in the face of death itself. Such a honorable man deserved much more.

[@Lewis_the_raider]

I hope he'll return soon

[@cindywagner1327]

Ikr

[@cassandrafenton2160]

Y Mun yeah he sure did

[@samuelkenny375]

Y Mun Agreed

[@arussianguythatdoesntsmile6429]

@Mr Slavinator well he probably got cursed, but since the trident was broken then he must've returned to life..

[@pnkhair6682]

ok i just wanna get this straight -Will forges a sword for James - It gets taken from James and Becket takes it -Becket gives it back to James - James gets killed -Davy Jones takes the sword -Will gets stabbed with a sword he forged himself

[@cpt.jacksparrow6799]

Yes.

[@type1_myst403]

Jack Sparrow lol

[@jackdaone6469]

DAKoTa And, presumably, Will regains that sword upon becoming the Dutchman's captain. I hope, if he's appearing in Dead Men Tell No Tales as rumored, that Will is wielding that sword.

[@pnkhair6682]

Jack Daone they announced at d23 that he will be in the movie!!!

[@reconx86]

Now that sword will forever be known as Will's Boomerang

[@hannsophia]

“Our destinies have been entwined Elizabeth, but never joined.” I’m still sitting here crying

[@laurenr1629]

‘hanna mood

[@ruisenor8993]

I have legit been crying about this since 2007

[@hannsophia]

@@ruisenor8993 feel you

[@jh-ij4by]

i hope he's part of will's crew after what happened in potc 5 !🤔 he deserves to appear in potc 6 come on🥲

[@urbainleverrier1]

​@@jh-ij4byunfortunately he died before Davy Jones could enlist him as part of the crew, part of the ship

[@Ezra91020]

Such a well developed and likable character. I hated when James died. Really showed how much he cared for Elizabeth by sneaking her off the Dutchman and risk getting caught.

[@ellainacase427]

yeah :/

[@benthomsen7631]

Yes James Norrington was actually the true hero if you look at the series, his love was greater than the love William Turner and Jack Sparrow had. Jack was more shallow which is why his compass did not work. William was divided and so ended up divided between the physical and spiritual, love with Elizabeth and service to the Flying Dutchman. But James Norrington first served the physical, but when he saw the truth he changed, for his heart was one of love..and so he sacrificed his physical life for the spiritual and true love. James Norrington was the real hero of the 3, though Jack Sparrow was obviously the most entertaining and William Turner the guy most would think to chose and like. But William Turner was a fool. For he essentially chose the path of Davy Jones..and we all know how he ended up. My two favorite characters in the series is James Norrington and Hector Barbossa for I think they are the true heroes. But the most entertaining I think is hector Barbossa and Jack Sparrow :)

[@samuelkenny375]

Mad Rogers agreeeed bfo

[@michaelidarecis]

Moral of the story if you white night a woman the most you get is a kiss before you are killed by a squid

[@Swampy-ci3np]

@@michaelidarecis if you valued you person as a friend, then come to love them you'd understand how far off you are. that is what literally happened he died after kiss. love can be both romantic and platonic, you can simply want what is best for a friend, even if they only feel the same about the platonic part. while I understand some people start out as lovers don't they become friends all the same? yes romance is awsome, but so is having a best friend. many people would be willing to risk death for friends not even best friends, some for even strangers.

[@manperor_32b8]

I like how Davy Jones was about to give him the “do you fear death” speech and Norrington didn’t even hesitated stab him.

[@lloyddeannm.irrediano892]

I think davy jones wants to give him a second chance in life but be part of his crew

[@UnknownPersononGoogle]

@@lloyddeannm.irrediano892 and James gave him the middle finger.

[@crazyman7671]

​@@UnknownPersononGoogleyeah. It's like "I've seen what your offer does. Go to hell"

[@piercelindenberg6842]

Yeah, Norrington was a badass.

[@sophiecarlberg]

RIP James Norrington. He was killed by his homegirl's fiance's dad.

[@crispybunnzer2462]

This comment..It's beautiful...* - *

[@nerdy_1439]

Late but he was killed by the very sword he was given 🥺

[@ANUXXAV]

I liked him. he is my 2nd favorite character in this series... After jack.... And first I hated him Now I like him

[@themuchachos5799]

Waow

[@giosy0072]

@@themuchachos5799 Actually, I feel a bit of hatred towards Bill for his death.

[@K3RM4R3C]

"James Norrington, do you fear death?" ... "I take that as a no." My fav char ever. RIP James. :(

[@thevtolgamer1235]

"Nice sword"

[@jamessturrs8550]

my name is James and my friends call me commodore norrington as a joke and there is a girl in my class in school called Elizabeth so am I doomed to die?!

[@reconx86]

+James Hughes Don't ever kiss her, that will be the first sign

[@juanlaise1059]

K3RM4R3C The sad part is, had he said yes, he would have been part of Will's crew.

[@rigelstar1130]

That's true love sacrifing

[@TheLoos3Goos33]

I always liked Norrington, even in the 1st movie. Was never evil, just a guy doing his job who got caught up in things far greater than he could have ever believed existed.

[@avrace2708]

Exactly, i have same opinion!

[@zyzor]

Norrington was my favorite character. Even in the first movie they make him to be an antagonist but really he's not an adversary he meant well the whole time. Norrington was just a loyal sailor who did his duty to king and country. Very respectable. Even in the first movie I rooted for the Royal Navy the whole time. R.I.P. James Norrington.

[@thevtolgamer1235]

I loved him, I was pissed when Elizabeth married Will and I was crying when he died

[@thevtolgamer1235]

I meant I liked him as a character

[@reconx86]

+zyzor I like his character, but blindly following orders is not equal to meaning well. It just means he's loyal to his superiors and probably cares about his reputation more than anything else. If it wasn't for his love "Elizabeth" getting involved with these pirates he would've done everything in his power to make sure they were hanged. Not too mention he tried to do that as well even though she owed her live to the pirates. I get it was his duty but he was very eager and unmerciful, it was eventually the father of Elizabeth that suggested a pardon because he was grateful that her daughter was still alive.

[@reconx86]

Just Getting By The pirate in this case "Jack Sparrow" went out of his way to save "Elizabeth Swan", to reward him with a death-sentence shows he's just to keen to follow orders and kill anyone that resembles one. Considering also this was going to be his future wife that he might've lost forever, he could've very least show some restraint that this might not be the right thing to do. Some people forget that when it comes down too it, we are all people and even criminals have a conscience and moral values, there are some that don't... but hey there are many "innocent civilians" that don't either.

[@lhernandez3352]

ikr😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@eastonbeaston]

He was never the antagonist, he was a tragic anti-hero. He was honorable and deserved much more.

[@priscillajimenez27]

I wouldn't even say antihero. 🤔

[@S_auce]

Antihero in our perspective if u side Jack. If youre the king of england tho, he'd be a normal hero.

[@avrace2708]

Hos? He was protecting law, pirates were only bandits. I liked Norrington i first movie even more than Jack

[@aaronkenyon7112]

A man of duty is more the word

[@Jstrelts]

Spot on. We watch rooting for Jack because it’s his story essentially so yes he’s the anti hero.

[@Lazyboy5298]

I'm with Jack, I was rooting for Norrington the whole time.

[@terrywhyte6281]

Saaame tho

[@ANUXXAV]

Me too brother

[@jamesnorrington7411]

Thank you

[@theAverageJoe25]

You can tell by Elizabeth’s reaction when he dies that she did love him, not the way he wanted but she did care about him

[@RemusLupin38]

Can't say I agree. She screamed for him for 2 seconds then turned away with an oh well expression. She also fails to mention him and his sacrifice for the remainder of the film. I feel she ultimately saw his death as a Meh at least that's solved That issue

[@billyred889]

@@RemusLupin38she was in the middle of an escape, what was she supposed to do? 😂 Just because she didn’t fall to pieces for the rest of the film doesn’t mean she didn’t care about him, she was literally crying when she swam away

[@RemusLupin38]

But to not even mention him again and let Will know he owes James her life just seems like a giant middle finger to him

[@billyred889]

@@RemusLupin38 eh, I don’t think it had to be shown to know she probably paid homage to him in some way.

[@obiwanfx]

this guy: 1.Boarded a ship with undead pirates without a second tought to come to the aid of his crew when he could easily have escaped 2. Accepted and protected his fiancés new lover out of respect for her choice , when he could have lawfully killed him 3. Held is own against Jack and Will AT THE SAME time 4.Sacrificed his entire newly redeemed life as an admiral to allow his love a chance to escape 5.Gave the most seamanlike "up yours" to the devil of the sea himself instead of joining his ranks How is this not the real badass of the series?

[@avrace2708]

He is my favorite character in any Potc movie :D

[@beng4ll967]

"This is a beautiful sword. I'd expect the man who made it to show the same care and devotion in every aspect of his life."

[@phoenixrose1192]

The Royal Navy 💪

[@Sectarian.]

He didn't only did that for Elizabeth sake, when he learned of Bicket rogueness, he felt a duty to not be on his side anymore

[@piercelindenberg6842]

@@avrace2708same. My second favorite character is Lieutenant Groves. His death is played a bit for comedy, but he was still brave to stand in front of all the Spanish soldiers unarmed and claim the Fountain of Youth for England.

[@Randomstuffs261]

RIP Admiral Friendzone

[@cpt.jacksparrow6799]

Commodore 3rd Wheel.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

Big Ol Internet Troll Am I trolled again?

[@stfinn8196]

🤪

[@athenatsunami1347]

@J Will Ouch that was good

[@thangtran145]

RIP James CockBlocker

[@AlekWheeler]

“James come with me” Words he’s been waiting to hear his WHOLE LIFE

[@iqranedzereie6026]

Norrington’s death is actually the most tragic one compared to the others. He went by the rule book, loyal to the British Royal Navy, and had a close relationship with Elizabeth’s father. When Lord Beckett took control, he was caught between his duties and his love for Elizabeth. This scene certainly redeemed himself where he would rather sacrifice himself rather than being a pawn for Beckett.

[@ChristineTheHippie]

Saddest death in the movie. Norrington was a good man, brave and honourable. He really did love Elizabeth and wanted her to be happy. "Do you fear death?" Why would he? He's ;lived honourably and was a good man. I do think Elizabeth respected him and cared about him, she may not love him but she was clearly upset when he was willing to sacrifice himself.

[@glamorousgirls2876]

ChristineTheHippie: I'd say Davy Jones's death was pretty sad too, I mean he was a good sailor until he was driven mad from a broken heart, when I watched a video of Jones sadly playing his organ, I felt so bad for him, all he's ever wanted was to have one day with the one he loved and he was left alone every time!!!!!!!!!In the end, Davy Jones is more of a broken-hearted character than a villain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ineffablemars]

second only to Elizabeths father, I would say.. which was absolutely tragic

[@priscillajimenez27]

Her dad's death was sad too

[@secretsecretsson7629]

Norrington was the real hero of the series

[@pedraodoinga]

true

[@lilykirkpatrick9395]

The way his voice quavers when he says "Go, now" never fails to rio my heart in two. Jack Davenport is such an amazing actor.

[@ruisenor8993]

Dude literally this is the most heartbreaking death scene, I think, ever. I wonder if Jack has any idea how much we love him. ❤

[@LaceyWright98]

When Will's father kills James, I'm always just like, "C'mon, man, seriously? Was that really necessary?"

[@Lewis_the_raider]

Same here

[@amanoichigo375]

Yeah. Seriously

[@toasterpastries5811]

Part of the crew. Part of the ship.

[@BanditoBurrito]

A better way to die honestly. Imagine what Jones would have done to him had he been alive

[@Maltatata]

@@BanditoBurrito would have cut his head of and attached it to a fish to swim for eternity (it happened in the lego version)

[@mimi_channel_taku]

I love this kiss! So romantic and dramatic.. I know it's sad that James got killed but considering he is not the main character and Elizabeth doesn't love him back, I think it's the best scene the actor could get. Elizabeth wouldn't have dreamed of kissing him otherwise and it's directly followed by his memorable and heroic death

[@rigelstar1130]

Mimi Amo I seem like sacrifing of James love

[@theAverageJoe25]

You can tell by her reaction to his death that she did care about him just not the way he had hoped

[@alcarlberg8055]

I was really still rooting for you, James.

[@royaltyblessed2454]

Allison Carlberg HA love this comment

[@vanndymaywho1910]

I liked Norrington’s character, he was the one “bad guy” who had a sense of dignity and respect. And was a very caring man to those closest to him, proving his loyalty to them above his duty even when the mortality was questionable at best.

[@JoleneGov]

James Norrington's death really left me hollow on the inside. It hurt me so bad because James loved Elizabeth SO much, but Elizabeth didn't really seem to care. So sad, :(

[@lyinsroar9637]

i don't think she really returned his feelings, but she did try to come back to save him, that's why he cuts the rope right before he gets stabbed.

[@samuelkenny375]

Jolene Gov i hate elizabeth man,norrington deserve more in this movie

[@ashlyngraham4422]

Jolene Gov. Yeah I know I agree I got all the pirates of the Caribbean Movies at home my family likes pirates of the Caribbean too

[@toasterpastries5811]

Thats what it means to be a nice guy in the friendzone.

[@007dalal]

Just because she didny love james, that doesn't mean she didnt care for him. She triwd to take him with them

[@sleepygirl92]

In a movie where every main character betrays, lies and conspires, the only example of an honorable, loyal and fair man loses his love, see his ideals cracking and dies badly... Disney finally shows real world!

[@chapple7085]

Back when Disney had balls

[@MCBigCas]

Ha

[@joelmole3157]

They still do. They had the balls to kill Han Solo and the entire main cast of Rogue One

[@doge8825]

Joel Mole rogue one cast dying was the right move. “A lot of people died to get this”

[@doge8825]

Joel Mole but Disney has balls in 2020,you’re right. After they butchered Star Wars they announced they’re gonna be making more

[@Sassaparilla]

@@doge8825 that's not having balls. Balls would imply that they know they did something wrong. Disney thinks everything they do is correct, lol.

[@GeorgeHalikiopoulos]

James let her choose, and even after she choose another man he still dies for. On the other hand we have a lil' bi tch named Will Turner who misunderstood a kiss she gave, to the most badass adventurer or all time I must add, to save their arses and he was bitc hing about it in the 3rd movie. Sir Norrington hats off to you, you loved a woman and you were true to your word till your last breath.

[@zubairibrahim3795]

George Chalikiopoulos another day another Severus Snape

[@nerdy_1439]

Not many are like him or snape. Some might see it as being a simp but honestly would a simp go through what snape and Norrington did? Would they be willing to face all that hardship?

[@Fenixias]

@@nerdy_1439 it's a stupid word, to begin with. And I wouldn't waste much time with people who use it.

[@nerdy_1439]

@@Fenixias i honestly don't like that word either. But honestly I can't help but use it to convey a point

[@reynadupre2577]

Norrington was such a dignified man, and this scene not only made him almost beat Jack as my favorite character, but also made me want to murder bloody Bootstrap Bill.

[@kirn874]

Bill did nothing wrong. He said in the movie that you slowly forget who you are on the ship. Thats why he was acting so weirdly. I bet if he was still thinking all by himself he would have let them escape.

[@calenielthranduillion5134]

@@kirn874 true.. he tried to kill his wn son too

[@killerkdawg88]

Norrington really did prove to be a good man at his core, and he did genuinely love Elizabeth.

[@artiomka3300]

I remember myself wondering WHY?Why he had to die?He loved so much Elizabeth and when he says: "'Our destinies have been entwined but never joined." I started crying because I realized the end was coming...Every time I see it,it breaks my heart...And the music here is gorgeous

[@Lewis_the_raider]

Wouldve been much better if he just went with elizabeth!!

[@artiomka3300]

***** Exactly..! I never understood why he didn't grab the rope with Elizabeth from the first place!!But then when you see how things work out, there is no other ending at that scene...Maybe, in my opinion, Norrington was the only guy in that film(the others are Barbosa, Will Turner and Jack Sparrow)that would act like that and prefer to save Elizabeth and be sure she would be safe than go with her...Any way I would surely prefer him alive!!! :P

[@paulinadirecto3376]

Cornelia Lala Yeah, to be honest I really don't want him to die he deserve much more than that (I secretly had a crush on him when I first watch the first film of the movie), he was one of my favorite characters along with will turner, jack sparrow and hector barbossa, I hope he will appear in the 5th film of PotC!!

[@artiomka3300]

Euan Fitzpatrick I would prefer him alive,not as a ghost naval man.. :( I am still crazy in love with that character(and the actor)!!:) But I think he won't appear in the 5th film either Keira unfortunately ...

[@amanoichigo375]

True!

[@thisaccountnameiscompletel8949]

People say Norrington friendzoned himself, that’s not true, he knew he had no chance with Elizabeth, he simply did the honourable and gentlemanly thing and went down fighting for the woman he loved. Even if it was unrequited. The man stood up to Davy Jones. Few can say that, and even Davy himself admitted it; James Norrington did not fear death.

[@Beth-wj7ot]

I cried when I first watched this scene!!! :-( James is my favourite character from POTC. He is honorable, goodhearted and deserved so much better than Elizabeth!!

[@chickasaw981]

Mine too!

[@svyatozar7692]

and mine toooo!

[@ashlyngraham4422]

Dimitra Kouvara. I agree I like James Norrington Elizabeth should not treat him this way accusing for murdering her father he did not know he had nothing to do with her father's death he knew her since she was a little girl

[@plutoniumtangent]

Every time I see this scene I get frustrated because he could've so easily survived... He has a gun and a sword, and he is up against Bootstrap Bill who is pretty much demented at that point. Given Norrington's combat skills from the first two movies, you would think he could rather easily knock Bootstrap aside, jump on the rope, and then cut it behind him. It just feels contrived the way it plays out on screen. It would've been much cooler (and more believable) if he had somehow been forced to duel Davy Jones and die that way.

[@Lewis_the_raider]

Yeah why must he die? He was my favorite character besides jack!!

[@iamcleaver6854]

***** He had to die, if Elisabeth were to stay with Will. It Just makes a better ending. I have to say, he is a better match for Elizabeth than will.

[@Moody_Incorporated]

Actually if you go to imdb look for the 2017 film and the list of characters the actor who plays Norrington is in that movie coming up so he could be alive or he could be just playing someone else. But theres always hope.

[@plutoniumtangent]

Connor Kingston One of the plot summaries hinted at Jack teaming up with the ghost of a former military man, so some people speculate that it's Norrington. Plus, Jack Davenport, as you said, is still listed as 'rumored' on the casting list, so it could be the case.

[@Moody_Incorporated]

Ohhhhh i haven't heard about that before i was thinking if anything Norrington touched the aztec gold but this ghost sounds better tbh. The rumoured part is why i'm hesitant on believing as well actually tbh quite a lot of actors are rumoured which is weird.

[@lhernandez3352]

his death scene was the worst thing ever😢

[@ashlyngraham4422]

If I had house. I agree I like James Norrington

[@popshenroin5797]

"Our destinies have been entwined, But never joined." Best sentence in this scene. He loved her so much, he sacrificed his happiness and ultimately his life for her.

[@trinhmaicoi]

really want him to live longer. my fav character. He with Elizabeth are nice. ship them

[@ellainacase427]

I know right !!! he is my fav character

[@SamanthaAmazing1]

When he kissed her, my Heart just raced. When he died I was sad. 😢

[@15908150503able]

A nobel man, loyal to his woman and to the British Royal Navy, RIP!

[@nathan1507]

That's got to be the best commodore i've ever seen

[@joewhitehead3]

So it would seem

[@semperfi2314]

The symbolism when he stabs Jones, like "no man i don't fucking fear death, you do". Badass character. Badass death. Even if he deserved better than that

[@hubendraknirnarciso8573]

I love that davy jones show's up then steals Norrington's shit like nothing happened

[@jack-kun381]

Strict but fair commodore Unlike this cutler becket he had a good heart. A true military man who followed orders and served justice.

[@TheJokerx420]

I would’ve gladly served under him

[@ultimazillarex1076]

"I take that as a no." XD

[@uncleflagzz]

"James Norrington, do you fear death" James: _I'm about to do what's called a pro-gamer move_

[@gudboah4688]

James was such a good admiral that even Davy Jones wanted him on his crew.

[@fighterck6241]

Davy Jones recruited literally ever8who was in the process of dying. It's kida his thing.

[@MsLpsgirl12]

I hated Bootstrap Bill after this. James was awesome! D:

[@ryanheffernan9659]

Part of the crew part of the ship

[@wusscake]

I don't think Bill had a choice. Pretty sure he's compelled by the curse to not betray his captain.

[@mariaann4717]

i really felt for james lol. poor guy loved her even though she clearly loved another. and when she said "james come with me", the look in his eyes was pure love.

[@MCBigCas]

Part of the crew Part of the ship

[@Alphainvictuz]

Part of the crew Part of the ship

[@calenielthranduillion5134]

Part of the crew Part of the ship

[@КинолёдСериальноеПламя]

The thing I like most about Norrington is that he can face his fate like a man. I mean that when he sees that he can’t make it he does everything to remain honorable. He did it in the end of the first movie when he understood that Elizabeth loved Will and James let her go. He did it in this moment when he didn’t try to run for his life and accepted the fact that there was no escape for him. And even when he was dying he didn’t try to make a deal with Davy to stay alive, instead he kind of told him to go to hell.

[@itachee08]

As uptight as Norrington can be, i could never dislike him. Genuinely decent man

[@babyjazsteryoutub100]

I love James:) i was so sad when he died :(

[@giovannyalpizar5351]

1:52 I love how he has to say that before the man loses his last breath. Like “Wait, wait, ‘name name, do you fear death?’”

[@Fridaytheth-mq5jf]

The thing I like about James Norrington is in the 1st one he was a commodore 2nd one he was a pirate and 3rd one he was a admiral

[@mikamiteru57]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO JAMES NORRINGTON :'( *cries into pillow*

[@Hanakin-Sidewalker]

Even though Davy Jones is an murderous, eldritch entity, one thing can be said for sure: he respects a man’s unwillingness to join the Dutchman’s crew. Even after being stabbed in the chest, Jones lets Norrington die and doesn’t conscript him.

[@absolution9249]

plot twist: bill turner was acting just to kill james for kissing elizabeth dat be my sons chick

[@ezekieltheappeal]

Hahaha

[@The_Mannequin]

"Go. I *will* follow." "Youre lying." "Our destinies have been entwined Elizabeth, but never joined." James is such a conflicted character. A good man who's forced to work for the devil. He wants to be with Elizabeth, but knows he cannot. In the end his good nature overcame his sense of duty, because he couldn't follow the orders of evil men. Godspeed James Norrington

[@baileyturner2281]

This was definitely the saddest death in the first three movies I have watched so far and I can’t seem to shake it idk why. I think it’s because the movie made him seem bad but he really was and is a kind man. Also even thought it’s not real it still makes me want to cry knowing he saved Elizabeth’s and her friends even after she chose will

[@HawkensMD]

Bootstrap Bill is an amazing wingman. Bro killed his sons competition

[@joewhitehead3]

Except Elizabeth never loved James like she loved Will

[@sadtimesalways]

Norrington was my favorite character in POTC when i was a child (still is) so you can imagine how sad and broken i was after i witnessed his death in this movie for the first time. rip norrington, you will be missed

[@ARKHAMASYLUM-qc7bw]

Like a Gentleman for king and crown as well as saving those you love respect Norrington

[@thedude6407]

I think that meant the world to him when Elizabeth said "James come with us." I think he died in peace from that.

[@somemysteriousguy7114]

1:44 for some reason i find davy jones reaction funny in that scene. I would expect him to walk out all menacing and badass but he walks out like, "what's going on?"

[@leerogish7223]

Beckett thought Norrington was a blindly loyal career soldier who would do exactly as he was told never even considering that he has a conscious and was willing to sacrifice everything for those he loved

[@legioinvigilata]

Rip James Norrington For King and Country till the End

[@ThePalaeontologist]

Norrington dies: **Royal Navy Heart of Oak plays in the distance** Two lines of British redcoats of the Royal Marines tip their tricorns and hold them to their heart, before returning them and volley fire in a ground to air crossfire salute him over each others heads... The ghosts of the crew of the HMS Dauntless lost in the hurricane he sailed into when chasing after Jack join with him again. **Royal Marines Abide With Me Evening Post and the Last Hymn plays loudly** (yes slightly anachronistic but I don't care it works) British Union banners dip. Iron braziers of glowing fire flicker in the bitter breeze. This POTC universe Royal Navy mourns a fictional hero; the British redcoats present arms, about turn, march in lock-step lines out of the parade ground, leaving it empty to only the whisper of the wind. Candles are lit in the nearby chapel to pay respect to a fallen hero. Sailors generally feel depressed in their quarters later for some time, and remember how good they had it under the command of Norrington, an honourable gentlemen, rather than the grasping, cruel likes of Lord Beckett... A bronze statue or two to Norrington is raised in Port Royal town and fort, to commemorate the man who almost completely defeated the pirates of the Caribbean in his tenure as the senior naval commander in the fleet, and a man who more than once helped protect the citizens. Now that would be a more fitting British style send off for poor old Norrington...(rather than probably just dumped overboard for the sharks by this lot) =.=

[@upanddowntwice1]

I felt like Norrington had a lack of focus in the third film. After his big part in the second film I was hoping that they'd continue it in a useful way. It felt like the only reason he was in it at all was to explain how Elizabeth escaped more than it did continue his storyline.

[@papasmurf8337]

JsemTricky Yeah and they also cut out almost all of the governor's scenes

[@semperfi2314]

There's a deleted scene where Jones tells the Governor that Elizabeth died when the kraken took down the pearl. The Governor then tries to stab the heart and there's a whole scene where Jones tells him that if he does that, he'll be the next cursed captain and all. Anyway, the point is that Norrington learns about the "death" of Elizabeth, and Beckett is like "yeah oops i forgot to tell you that". There are some amazing 3 seconds there where Norrington just looks at Beckett and you can see how much he hates him. Amazing character

[@itachi2816]

There were originally many more scenes planned for him, where they would show Norrington starting slowly to regret the choice he made at the end of the second movie, until that moment where he finally decides to go against what he was, follow what his morals were saying was right and save the person he loved and had sworn to protect years ago. Some of these scenes even started shooting(you can find some of them on the internet), but never made it to the final cut of the movie for some reason. They had even planned a part of the narrative that would show Davy Jones and Norrington creating a kind of unexpected and weird friendship due to the hatred they both felt for Beckett(although that part of the narrative never made it to the recordings apparently). It's a shame that in the end they ended up cutting so much of his stuff from the movie. But anyway, although i agree it could have been better, I still liked his conclusion.

[@nekogirlygamer_xox2773]

I'm Inlove with James Norrington he's so cute I don't know why

[@chickasaw981]

I know right?!

[@mordreddriud2455]

He was my favorite character.

[@DinsRune]

Let it be known, at the very end, James Norrington did not fear death.

[@alpha-sama]

James has a pretty good story imo. In COTBP we see him as a powerful, honorable man. Even if he opposes Jack, he's not a villain by a long shot. In between COTBP and DMC, he falls from glory and loses everything. We see how he's forced to work under Jack, in the most humiliating position he's ever been in, and we sympathise with him. But James' desire to get his old life back grows so strong, he is blinded from other things, giving Jones' heart to Beckett and allowing himself to become Beckett's puppet. But Elizabeth, the woman James never stopped loving, called him out on his mistakes, and James finally searches for real redemption. He proves he still has honor by not only going agsinst Beckett, knowing his intentions are evil, but also by sacrificing himself for the good guys, and most importantly, his love.

[@tomsaunders9944]

Norrington is a role model for every man. Good, honourable and courageous. Only Jack Davenport could have nailed the role.

[@lyinsroar9637]

From the official Pirates companion book, norrington rose through the ranks and as a commodore he couldn’t risk showing any emotion in front of his crew as a leader and over the years it made him distant emotionally, even in personal affairs. for someone like elizabeth who hated the restraint of her elizabethian life and wanted adventure she couldn’t bear those qualities, even if he was a respectable man. but moments like these you can see that he did really care for her, he also shows an odd moment of affection right before he died. also when will and elizabeth are together you can tell how distraught he looks seeing them, even when he tries to mask it :’( rip norrington my fave

[@dillonroberts7994]

Absolutely hate how they just wasted him and he’s never mentioned again

[@ElDiarioDeKarlana]

I remember that in the original development of Pirates of the Caribbean 5 it was said that an English captain would come for Jack to seek revenge, I always thought it was Norrigton but the idea changed

[@Rebelrose]

You know you're good at making swords when even Davy Jones compliments it.

[@PerovNigma]

He couldn't even stand, but summoned the strength to drive his sword into Jones' chest and out the back.

[@Jack-hb4dm]

James Norrington is one of the most underrated characters ever

[@jeremyrossi2716]

What I find nice about this scene that NOBODY talks about is Jones. Even after Norrington betrayed the BEIC and him, he still offered him a spot in his crew due to his skill and likely their mutual hatred of Jack.

[@candicee02]

The way he protect her when Bill screamed 🥺

[@ENindustries]

I believe James Norrington is returning for Pirates 5, because apparently one of the lead characters in it are a ghost (hence the title, dead men tell no tales) and that ghost worked for the British Military so I believe Norrington is coming back as a ghost.

[@JoleneGov]

OMG! I can't wait until the 5th movie comes out! I can't wait to see him!

[@horseriderhannah]

Im so excited for his return!!!!!!!

[@JoleneGov]

Hannah Louise Yaaaahhh!! :D :D :D :D EEEEEEEEHH!!!

[@horseriderhannah]

Glad I'm not the only one who loves him gaaah he's perfect :3

[@babyjazsteryoutub100]

Yesss!!! :D

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

2:00 I love Jones’ mocking look of “Aw how cute” lmao

[@FormatoFilms]

Norrington deserves more screen time and a bolder death. He’s my favorite character.

[@ceruleanwalker1069]

As he lay dying, knowing he would never see the woman he loved again. My Man stared the devil in his eye and stabbed him in his hollow heart. It's true. In their last moments, people show you who they really are.

[@thevoidwalkerbr]

Norrington is a surprisingly good and underrated character since the first movie

[@vaavet710]

He is asking the Admiral of the royal navy if he fears death, its like asking Tom Cruise if he has vertigo

[@S3oiNsTiNc7oV8]

oh no james :'( one of my favorite character is dead D:

[@thevtolgamer1235]

Me to

[@commentatriceacaso6737]

Me too :'(

[@DanielGonzalez-yf5zr]

It gives me chills down my spine when I hear norrington say go now

[@victorconway444]

At least he died fighting in uniform, saying one last goodbye to Elizabeth, and giving a sword-shaped middle finger to Jones. I bet he wouldn’t have wanted to go any other way.

[@memoalalawi8237]

elizebeth lost so much, i was at shock when he died and started crying when she started screaming

[@TheJokerx420]

“Our destinies have been intwined Elizabeth... but never joined..” Spoken as a true man

[@izumishion6267]

Norrington was just a simp for Elizabeth. But what a great, honorable, loyal, dignified badass simp he was. We all love him for that.

[@Hans-yo2cq]

I haven’t read the lore in awhile, but I genuinely think Jones respects bootstrap despite the fact his son is a complete and legitimate headache. I think that he was more kind to bootstrap than anyone else, and when they weren’t dealing with Will he almost seemed like a right hand man

[@thomashaeyen6942]

Bootstrap does look more human than the rest of the crew

[@The-Iconic-Hustlers-4]

“PART OF THE CREW, PART OF SHIP”

[@robybalde5742]

Norrington knew he was going to die, and he accepted his fate...

[@elisabethmijlov5183]

I wish they would bring James Norrington back

[@xomania2352]

Same 😢

[@jh-ij4by]

@@xomania2352 i hope he's part of will's crew after what happened in potc 5 !🤔 he deserves to appear in potc 6 come on🥲

[@xomania2352]

@@jh-ij4by Maybe

[@jaybonn5973]

Oof the marry me theme underscoring this scene is just twisting the knife

[@speed150mph]

And this scene sets up the greatest hidden piece of irony in the movies. Will, as a blacksmith, made a sword for Norrington’s promotion to commodore in the first movie. Beckett returns that sword to him at the start of this movie, saying “a new post deserves an old friend”. He stabs Davy Jones with that sword here, where Davy Jones removes it and looking at it with an appreciative eye, decides to keep it for himself. In the final battle, he stabs Will with it, killing him. Ergo, Will was killed by one of the very swords he made during his time as a blacksmith.

[@rindarling]

Right from the start I always had a thing for him

[@theunderdog9353]

I'm rewatching this trilogy again and I actually find myself caring way more about James than I used to. His character arc is one of (if not the) most tragic arcs in the trilogy. All he was really guilty of was loving a woman who didn't love him back. We've all been there at one point or another. He was a good man who protected the people he loved and that got him discharged and ultimately, killed

[@ferraridriver-fun-games]

waste of a character, as Gillette and groves kill for nothing…

[@theunderdog9353]

@@ferraridriver-fun-games ?

[@ferraridriver-fun-games]

@@theunderdog9353 they shouldn't have killed him