🧙Larys Strong: Spymaster and Greenseer of the Weirwoods

Larys Strong also known as the Clubfoot, played by Matthew Needham, is one of the most interesting and deeply confusing characters in House of the Dragon. The sly spymaster and Lord Confessor slid into Episode Three of HOTD, unnoticed by most of the audience which is his way. In this I'll be explaining how Larys is the character you should be the most excited for and how exactly the youngest son of Lord Lyonel Strong may have a lot more in common with Bryden Rivers aka the Bloodraven and Bran Stark than you may realize. He may be a skinchanger and greenseer, controlling the rats to spy on the Red Keep. The weirwood is in the red keep for a reason.
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00:00 Larys' less than grand entrance
02:59 The Curse of harrenhal
05:56 Master of Gossip
08:37 Larys' Method
11:21 The Bloody Princess
12:46 The Enigma
15:42 The Bloodraven
18:20 A Trip to the Isle of Faces
21:47 Bran the Broken and Larys the Clubfoot
24:14 Why do they keep showing that weirwood?
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[@whatliesbeneaththeweave3518]

Excellent analysis! I hated that the other show never explored/revealed Varys’s true motivations. But it looks like HOTD is going to have us book readers salivating for next few seasons. I’m just here for the higher mysteries!

[@untroubledwaters2137]

Let us never speak of the other show again. Abomination!

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

When they ignored the Aegon and Illyrio plotline, they made Varys's actions irrelevant and his motivation weaker. ,,Ran out of material" ugh when I see people commenting that... As an ,,argument" 🙄 They ignored two books almost completely and lot of the rest. My poor Varys 😢

[@Anthony_RIZZelneck]

@@untroubledwaters2137 what lmao?? S1-4 makes HotD look like HotGarbage 👍

[@skycaptain141]

I still have no idea what petyr baelish end goal was.

[@SantomPh]

the book states Varys' motivations quite openly. Even in the show he constantly says he "serves the realm"and never wanted to be king or anything higher than his post as Master of Whispers.

[@rahjeel]

This dude singlehandedly pulled the wool out of the eyes of Alicent Hightower and poured gas in that seedling of hatred she has for Rhaenyra with just a few choice words. Homie instigated the war by simply giving out information, true information at that lmao

[@unstoppableExodia]

Yeah and him mentioning what Alicent’s green dress meant could be more than just convenient exposition for non book readers. Could be him patting himself on the back in a most underhanded way

[@kanhaibhatt913]

Didnt happen in the book though

[@BillyTheKidder]

Pouring gas on seedlings does not help them grow*

[@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

@@BillyTheKidder ya it should be fire of hatred lmaoooo or planting seedlings of hatred. My man overdid it lmao

[@LuminescentMonk]

Shiii after last night even more so lol

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

Always, always pay attention to the cripples, bastards, and broken things in GRRMs stories.

[@zarandrewstra7833]

Church. This is Martin’s thesis. Go House Smallfolk.

[@collincutler4992]

They cast this character perfectly. The use of an obscure actor was perfectly done because it makes him even more unassuming.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

and mysterious

[@phoivos]

Not only because the actor is obscure, but also because of his great skill as an actor. If you rewatch HoTD, pay attention to Larys's odd expressions when talking to Alicent for example; like an odd smile appearing only for one moment where there shouldn't have been any, then his expression immediately returning to a more serious one - the facade. I first noticed that on the scene where he's on the boat with Alicent and I was blown away by the actor's skill. He absolutely has played the character down to a T.

[@road3557]

Just saw the last episode. Larys is absolutely nuts.

[@melissablackwood]

Same, watching this after seeing episode 6. I knew what would happen, but was sad to get confirmation that it was Larys who took out his own family. Alicent is in way over her head with this guy. She needs Otto more than ever.

[@tasha5605]

Omg. How did it never occur to me that Littlefinger + Varys = Larys? GRRM is hilarious lol

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

Brilliant!

[@naurrrre]

wasn’t larys created before lil finger and varys?

[@mortalkomment8028]

God damnit, this is some genius naming of this manipulator-spy.

[@mortalkomment8028]

But did you notice that Jon Snow is actually the John Doe of GoT? A nobody, a bastard, an average guy without identity, a child without a strong name as backing. That is Jon Snow.

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

@@naurrrre How could he be created before? F&B was written many years after the main series has started publishing, same for the world book

[@SiimKoger]

Dad: a chill dude actually trying to make the realm better Bro 1: strongest man in 7 kingdoms Bro 2: true master of whisperers Targaryens should be happy to have some of that strong seed 😬

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

WE WUZ VALARIANZ!!

[@filiprochette7793]

Dad Strong turning out To be an evil mastermind would be something tho

[@SiimKoger]

@@filiprochette7793 indeed 😄

[@pkub47]

Targeryans and Valeryons will be pissed when it turns out there supposed grandchildren are half Strong.

[@walterlaten7662]

Are they loyal or just smarter and more patient then the trash hightowers who knows they might have a deep resentment for the targaryans but only the main family knows this and works on destroying them maybe they even work whit high towers in secret

[@LuminescentMonk]

After this last episode, Larys may be a greenseer, that damn rat that keeps popping up in Viserys chambers when pivotal convos take place may actually be him

[@revolutionoutdoorsandstuff5846]

These showrunners have absolutely nailed it. As a long time book reader I didn't think I'd care for this show at all. Couldn't have been more wrong

[@justineharper3346]

I was skeptical as well, but I’m loving seeing the characters come to life!

[@nickford1554]

You can thank Ryan Condal and GRRM. GRRM hand picked Condal and Condal is a book nerd fan of the whole world and history of Ice and Fire.

[@LadnarGaming]

You touched on Larys possibly influencing or controlling the boar, that could be why his reaction was as such when Rhaenyra came back to camp. He has a blank look that could be interpreted as like seeing a ghost, a mixture of a 1000 yard stare and trauma.

[@kingschulz1444]

Great observation! But I would like to disagree with that. In the books a skinchangers bird gets set ablaze while the skinchanger controls him. He goes insane for that moment, feeling what the bird is feeling and just runs off. So Larys should suffer the same pain as the boar when its killed, going crazy about it. But he seems very "normal" after.

[@starmorpheus]

@@kingschulz1444 Hmm idk, maybe he just has a good poker face.

[@kneau]

@@kingschulz1444 I think Larys need only bring the boar near their fire, "return" to himself & then let nature take its course.

[@anitat9727]

@@kingschulz1444 I mean a clubfoot is painful. Larys's likely just used to being in pain.

[@kineticspry353]

Well, their names have a real life similarity since 'Stark' translates into Strong in basically all the scandinavian languages.

[@mori1bund]

In German too.

[@ladyraven2256]

Thank you 💕

[@tyfoparalax8894]

It does but I doesn’t think it was intentional by GRRM

[@jacobdekeijzer3439]

@@tyfoparalax8894 definitely was intentional, and that they are both first men houses

[@rext4607]

@Immortal Science of Hauntology definitely, it is a Germanic term

[@unstoppableExodia]

This makes a lot of sense. It would explain how he knew about the moon tea given to Rhaenyra which very few knew about. If he can look through the eyes of mice and ravens he’d be able to spy on anybody, anywhere

[@MaleusMaleficarum]

Especially how they like to show the animals around the castle...

[@bjornerluffy]

@@MaleusMaleficarum Especially the rats

[@brahmaputramoskva1215]

Little fingers (cunning) + varys(sines) = larys strong

[@domskillet5744]

The showrunners have portrayed Larys brilliantly so far. As you mentioned, I particularly like the awkward bite when the conversation is at its most tense. You can see his eyes subtly glancing and forth to gauge the reactions of everyone in the room, while looking occupied to not arouse suspicion. He also seems to be looking into space a lot of the time rather than at anyone, which you can literally see as him turning off his vision to focus solely on listening and thinking at the same time.

[@childish1414]

It seemed like magic returned in GoT when the dragons came again. Maybe in this show with the 17+ dragons running around we’ll see more magical characters

[@kyneilen]

Yeah because the future mistress of whispers for the blacks is apparently a sorceress

[@SantomPh]

GRRM does not really use overtly magic characters, especially in Westeros. Every time he portrays magic it is dangerous, misleading and tragic. The dragons alone are fantastical enough but in general no one really uses magic.

[@childish1414]

@@SantomPh you don’t consider wargs, greensight, bringing people back from the dead, shadow warriors, changing faces, glamours, ect magic?

[@starmorpheus]

@@SantomPh Have you read the books at all?

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Yeah, one of D&D many horrible traits is that they diminished magic stuff on the main series. It was a miracle the dragons were part of it at all given how much they took off.

[@niajones992]

He uses the Emperor Claudius approach: appear weak and innocent to everyone while making moves to attain power.

[@glasseyestrong4416]

WOW!! Larys a possible greenseer, never occurred to me. Great analysis Joe thanks for the phenomenal content.

[@samanthab1923]

Cripple like Bran

[@marquisecarr2147]

Yo it’s crazy that we starting to see rats pop up more. You might have something w this.

[@starmorpheus]

Yeah I have a feeling that Joe might be right about Larys

[@marquisecarr2147]

@@starmorpheus they say that the strongs are basically the Starks cousins it’s looking that way.

[@muffingfx]

Hahaha so him wanting to get into the ladies' gossip makes perfect sense given he'll be the future Master of Whisperers. Good choice by the writers

[@made-line7627]

He's definitely Gossip Girl. We should have known.

[@jonathanlewis1981]

I think the rats are an early Easter egg for blood and cheese, but I like the idea of him having some kind of connection with the Children of the forest

[@Ashbrash1998]

I did hear one theory that the masters are called "grey rats" and that it relates to the Maester conspiracy theory that they poisoned all the dragons and are trying to rid the world of all magic. Plus they were the reason Viserys was not healing.

[@maddogbasil]

New york DLC Nice to see the concrete jungle is getting it's respect from ASOIAF

[@RayVitoles]

I like that Larys isnt just an imitation of Littlefinger..Littlefinger was more pragmatic,and each scheme of his had a purpose.He used chaos only for his own benefits.Littlefinger is like an architect in this sense.Larys is more of a garderner.He spreads the seeds in people's minds,the ideas(kinda like the movie inception) and then let them grow..He isnt the mastermind like Littlefinger,but he is very good with words,very manipulative

[@hugonunez6920]

Bro u stole the gardener line from RR martin himself lmao

[@bjornerluffy]

Eh I would say that he is more mastermindy than Littlefinger, Littlefinger is an agent of chaos, and pretty much just goes with the flow and comes up with plots as things develops. Killing Joffrey and stealing Sansa was planned very shortly before it happened. Larys is the one who thinks ahead and has plans and plots to deal with situations in the future, almost the opposite. Larys managed to smuggle away the crippled king with no forewarning before the attack and instantly get him on a smuggle plan, meaning he had definitely planned for the eventual loss of Kings Landing. I would definitely put them on the same level, what Littlefingers gains in the ambition of his plots and his agressiveness he loses in his own biggest flaw: Petyr Baelish, which really starts to muddle his business once he gets Sansa. Larys has no such weakness, and is much more of an enigma with his motivations.

[@ty814]

My god bro then you didn’t even know about him. He is Varys and Littlefinger combined. He controls the chaos and peace at the same time. He instantly changes sides and no one dares to reject his schemes. He is a brilliant architect, manipulator, mastermind and negotiator.

[@darthvader7129]

Larys needs a tea channel

[@IsaacHozz]

Last nights episode sealed it for me, you're so right. That ending monologue with Lary's speaking while focusing on that rat. They're either playing with us or the truth is right there. Awesome video.

[@natos2334]

And also the rat in the kings chambers

[@justinkim522]

Makes a lot of sense. The Cristan saving Rhaenyra from the boar brought them closer. The Rhaenyra seeing the white stag inspires her to fight for her place as heir. And with his little nudge to Alicent, he single-handedly causes the Dance of Dragons

[@denbo222]

This definitely seems to be true, in episode 6 Lyrs has a narration and it shows a rat as if he is speaking as the rat himself, and when he talks to alicent in the garden it shows the weirwood tree as if it’s the tree talking

[@PanelFlow]

@11:36 that was such a good catch. I literally did not see Larys doing that when I watched the episode, my eye immediately jumped to Harwin laughing. If that isn't good acting/portraying his character exactly as described, I don't know what is. Really great.

[@ZubanKesari]

Littlefinger + Varys = Larys 😂

[@MaleusMaleficarum]

The rats, indeed. I was suspicious the first time I saw one in a scene... but by the time Alicent sees one over the kings bed.. I was convinced there was more to them.

[@themachine7534]

Its a hint to "blood and cheese" an event in the book that must happen season 2 of hot d at least .. so wouldnt worry about it for now ✌ or read fire and blood and skip ahead 😉😁

[@isaack2084]

I know this comment is really late and may not be seen, but Larys seems to be based off the French statesmen Charles Talleyrand. From the clubbed feet, to being forced into the priesthood instead of the military because of his handicap, to using powerful and well connected women as tools for his advancement. He played a major role in French and European politics from the late 1700s-1830s. The rise and fall of Napoleon was single handedly controlled by him.

[@neuralmute]

Good call! I'd never have thought of that one - GRRM sticks to the late Middle Ages/Renaissance so much that I'd have never thought to consider Talleyrand. I love finding all those historical references and parallels that GRRM tosses in there for us history lovers!

[@cgmoran91]

@@neuralmute It's a good point. I too like connections to history.

[@timk1586]

Little foot is most definitely the stand out character/actor so far, guy playing little foot did a amazing job

[@christiangrady1291]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has their eye on House Strong... Everytime they come up, be it in the books or HOtD or even KZbin theories like these, my gut keeps reminding me of Jon Aryn's "the seed is Strong"... I know it's inferring about Robert and Cersei's bastards, but we never get to know Jon, it could've been so much deeper. He had cause to even be suspicious that Robin wasn't his son... Perhaps he went back even further through the house's history, after all he raised Ned Stark, fought the rebellion with him, perhaps he suspected Jon Snow wasn't Ned's until learning he looked like a Stark instead of a Targaryen... Perhaps The Seed is Strong applies to much more than we ever realized

[@JoeMagician]

You should check out my video on that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXq3noKNj8iLq9U&lc=UgxcvmQrotUWIKFofph4AaABAg

[@RandomKai27]

"The seed is strong" is a DEEP cut by Jon Arryn. Basically a coded message that Queen Cersei's son Joffrey is a bastard. He is referencing how queen Rhaynera gave birth to bastards by Harwin Strong, one of whom was also named Joffrey A Westerosi memelord might recognize that calling someone "strong" is basically calling them "bastard" (get hype for Aemond One-Eye btw) Jon died hoping whoever got his message would be learned enough to catch that reference and decipher the truth...NERD! I love it

[@ZestonN]

There's a scene in HOTD where King Viserys sees a rat scuttling across his fireplace mantle. I think that's a Larys Skinchanger hint. :)

[@netherworlde]

The moment I saw Larys, I knew what role he would play. Varys is my favorite GoT character so these kinds of characters are always on my radar. What GRRM is especially good at portraying is feminine types of power: indirect, discreet, pathos-based persuasion. Their methods are so convincing because even we, the audience, can't see what their true motives are. What I would give to delve into their thoughts for a day.

[@albertoriveramena2897]

Remember House Strong is a First Men house as far as I recall, and probably The house where Dunk, Odor and Brienne descent from. Also one of The most misterious houses

[@jamesgravil9162]

I think you mean Hodor, not Odor. Although it seems like an appropriate name for a 7-foot-tall man who spends most of his time among horses and rarely washes.

[@Usernumber777]

@@jamesgravil9162 bran: hold the door”

[@SantomPh]

Brienne is a descendant of House Tarth, that is well established. She follows the martial code of the Stormlands (knighthood, warrior culture) and is certainly not a Riverlands house like the Strongs. Dunk's shield is found in her castle, hinting that she is a descendant or relative of the Hedge Knight turned Kingsguard. Dunk himself comes from Flea Bottom, so he is a kingslander. House Strong is a riverlands house who were mostly originally First Men who worshiped river gods. When the Andals came the Faith of the Seven washed over the riverlands, making them followers of the Seven apart from House Blackwood who worshiped the old gods like the Northmen. Bloodraven was half Blackwood so his connection to greenseers is obviously strong. The Strongs are not so well connected to the old faith despite living near the Gods Eye lake (which isn't even their traditional home). So it's unlikely that Larys is a greenseer, though he could possibly be a greendreamer like Jojen Reed. I'd lean towards Larys simply focusing his energies on intelligence, cunning and having a clear vision and plan for him and his family. He is not a powerful knight like Harwin, so he has trained his whole life to move others on the chessboard.

[@fairdose]

I swear, I think because of this theory, everyone is now going to be watching them rats on the show VERY closely now. I certainly will be.

[@wanderingundine927]

Having obsessively loved and desired Larys ever since I watched House of the Dragon, Season 1, I appreciate this video (and the "Three-Eyed Rat" video) very, very much. It's great to see real discussion of this character who seems to have become a mere joke in some fandom spaces. Thank you for your work.

[@gnelfpmeh]

The Strongs are the most interesting characters in this show to me so far. I really like how the father has concealed his intentions, enough to make me think he's not after something and just doing his duty on the council. Episode 5 introduces us more to Larys and Harwin as we see Larys pull the queens strings and Harwin fight through the crowd, demolishing everyone in his path, to grab the princess and get her away from the fighting at his fathers command, now we start to realize that Lyonel has been in the background scheming all along and might be the biggest player in the game of thrones so far, thanks to his 2 sons.

[@PUNISHERMANIA]

Lyonel already manipulated Viserys for the wedding of Rhaenyra and Laenor without giving a hint about his intentions to Viserys. Otto is a mediocre player near him. In the story, Harwin becomes the sworn sword of Rhaenyra, but after each birth with brown hair, whisperings begin and finally Viserys sends him to Harrenhal and Rhaenyra to Dragonstone. A terrible fire happens that night in Harrenhal, nobody knows why, maybe because of the curse, maybe Daemon for the marriage of Rhaenyra and Laenor or maybe the plot of Larys, but in the end Larys receives the house and titles of his father and becomes a member of the small council thereafter. After the death of Viserys, he urges everyone to swear a blood oath to the kingship of Aegon II. He's an observant person, knows many secrets only by just observation and listening speeches and seeing small details, has a natural talent for seeing through people and their intentions. Even in his first scene of the show, he just sat with those ladies listening them all. I don't know if he's a greenseer or not, but surely he's strange, acts strange and his face doesn't give a hint. He tried many times and asked strange questions to Queen Alicent just to recieve answers or as if he's trying to make Alicent see something. About that greenseer theory, Brandon Stark said, Night King tried many times in the past to kill the three eyed raven, never managed to do it.

[@gregorymcqueen8949]

Was the mountain renamed Sir Robert Strong

[@kylesanders7926]

@@gregorymcqueen8949 weren't they just trying to pretend like he wasn't zombie Gregor Clegane?

[@neuralmute]

@@kylesanders7926 They were, but he also had the colours and shield of House Strong, at least in the book.

[@cgmoran91]

I see your point. I now see how Lyonel was pulling strings. Otto is blatantly advising to his houses benefit. His two sons are both supporting queen and princess. Lyonel on the surface is doing everything for duty and the realm. What he did not count on was Larys playing the game better than he, and fully serving Alicent.

[@monaradu5165]

Strong intro… Amazing connection between Larys and that part of Westerosi history the Maesters are oblivious of, hence the Larys agenda nobody understands.

[@MadMax-fs3cy]

Lyonel strong is an ideal dad, he trained his kids well

[@Hochspitz]

The world of theories is alive again! Fantastic Joe!

[@made-line7627]

I'm so pumped for it 🌎!

[@peepinR]

I admit I didn't notice him either in the earlier episodes but after ep 5 I know I'll be on the lookout for him from now on.

[@someguywithahat5690]

Barely 20 minutes of screen time, and he’s already one of my favourites

[@bermanmo6237]

It is the quiet ones that no one cares about that is the most dangerous. Good example here.

[@justineharper3346]

I love how Breakbones looks at Rheanyra when she come back covered in blood 😂

[@danschriver75]

Wait.. homie from "stutterer" is in house of dragon...? Okay now I think I have to give this show a chance. I dont think I've seen him in anything other than that short film so thats hype af that he got a role in such a major production

[@gerardjagroo]

He need not be a greenseer like Bran, but a warg and greendreamer like Jojen Reed who would get prophetic dreams that are heavily symbolic. I cannot imagine a greenseer or even a warg would tamely submit to his executioner's sword.

[@williamhermann6635]

Unless his spirit went into an animal once his body died.

[@gerardjagroo]

@@williamhermann6635 Why claim the animal *_when you can claim the man that is about to execute you???_* That's what Varamyr Six Skins tried when he realized he was about to die. Varamyr might have failed but a more powerful skinchanger might have succeeded. *Bran certainly did* And before you say Hodor was simple-minded answer what came first the chicken or the egg? _Was Bran able to skinchange Hodor because he was simple-minded or did Hodor become simple-minded after Bran skinchanged into him?_ The show gave us the answer. Hodor/Walder/Wilis was fine one day then broken after Bran skinchanged him

[@williamhermann6635]

@@gerardjagroo You said it yourself. Veramyr tried and failed. We have know way of knowing for sure, but I get the feeling Six Skins was a far more powerful warg than Larys so if Veramyr couldnt do it, its doubtful Larys could pull it off.

[@gerardjagroo]

@@williamhermann6635 Still it is a good way to get revenge though. Imagine they are getting ready to execute you then they start screaming ripping out their eyeballs and going batshit crazy.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@gerardjagroo Lol youve just given me an epiphany. When Robb stark died, he tried merging his spirit with one of his executioners but ended up warging Catelyn instead which led to her gauging her own face with her nails

[@alannahprestaynofbraavos5759]

You mentioned what I was thinking: you will never walk but you will fly.

[@themonologuer]

I was curious why his introduction seemed so quiet and short. Beyond excited to see more of him!

[@saminator3563]

Bruh! Haven’t watched yet but had to comment thank you for making this. 27 minutes too. Larys is OP can’t wait to see more of him in the show

[@saminator3563]

Joe! You've done it again. Sometimes wish I wasn't just a tour guide and I could donate to all my fav youtubers

[@JoeMagician]

Enjoying the videos and throwing a like or two is more than enough for me

[@saminator3563]

@@JoeMagician tehn i shall do my duty

[@keepgrowing726]

Thank you Joe, for these videos. They're a phenomenal resource for learning more about ASOIAF.

[@cent1130]

This was an excellent character breakdown. Do more of these

[@JordanStar7]

You have really got me so hyped and excited for Larys

[@cfunk7139]

I'm always a fan of GRRM's disabled but intelligent characters. Specifically I'll never get over Wyman Manderly not really being in the GOT series ;_;

[@missybekind5022]

I love your synopsis!! It helped with quite a few of my suspicions. Great Job!! 👏

[@missyscastledreams]

Wonderful analysis as always!

[@luminyam6145]

Wow, that is so fascinating. I hope they explore this character more! Thank you.

[@kriswalter560]

Loved this! Subscribed as a result. Looking forward to more.

[@Bludgeoned2DEATH2]

Hopefully we see a scene when Ser Addam of Hull confers with the Greenmen on the Isle of Faces after the First Battle of Tumbleton!

[@TheSweetser69]

This is an amazing discussion. Thank you. Very entertaining.

[@WizardsandWarriors]

9:50 I wonder if Larys chooses Alicent as his target/candidate exactly at this moment - Rhaenyra shows herself impulsive and difficult to control, Alicent seems like a better politician.

[@MilesWalterKeogh]

Excellent as always

[@dimidrisanchez9422]

your insight makes me appreciate this show so much more, so many details they got right

[@Rewwgh]

After the events of EP05, I am now heavily considering him for the favourite show character candidacy.

[@edwardmartin5860]

Loved every minute of it majic man,makes story more rich with depth.And your breakdown of it just all falls together perfectly. 😊 Matt for your time.

[@kerrirae]

Been waiting for this!!

[@iBesaZombie]

Was hoping for this exact video!!

[@benandrovich112]

Wow! That’s such a great analysis and you just sparked new intrigue for me! Great work! Please keep it up. I’ve been a subscriber for years and I appreciate all the work you put in, thank you!

[@oreo507]

your videos completely changed my view of the show. great stuff!

[@tdraghi70]

Joe Magician does it again! Great video!

[@joe9739]

Oberyn and Doran Martell. " The Grass that hides the Viper..."

[@JoeMagician]

Another great example

[@ABN_TNKR]

Love this, you have some of the dopest theories.

[@ricardodelarosa428]

Wow thank you for this video, what a masterpiece.

[@LSK1]

Such a great breakdown!

[@made-line7627]

Great video, as per usual. It's awesome to see you putting out content again, and really digging deep into F&B/HOTD. I watch all the ASOIAF/GOT channels, and they're all amazing in their own way, but you've got a great understanding of the human heart in conflict with itself and demonstrate your empathetic nature in every analysis. Your video on episode 3 wasn't the first breakdown of the episode I'd seen, though you were bringing up such great points and had unique insights that no one else had touched on yet. I'm excited for your analysis of episode 4! P.S. Gods, those lemon cakes look good.

[@chadczternastek]

This channel is just next level. I literally want to grab book one cause I thought I knew a lot but these little connections I missed drive me nuts and it's so clever and genius. Like how can anything ever top this whole world. Thank you for the great content.

[@themurrrr]

Thankful for Robert from In Deep Geek for recommending this channel. Looking forward to catching up on your content! This vid was a great first start!

[@_Woody_]

What an Episode. Larys is officially in the game now.

[@adamwespiser9209]

this is awesome, great analysis! I've been watching HotD, thinking it was okay, but this video has made me 10x more excited for the upcoming episodes! Thanks for that!

[@theletterm5425]

This would be an excellent way for HotD to make up for the, let's just say lackluster endings to Littlefinger's and Varys' stories in GoT. Having greenseer magic play a part in Larys' abilities as a de facto spy Master would be an awesome twist that I bet few would see coming!

[@SantomPh]

Larys IS the Master of Whispers and Lord Confessor. I doubt, as a Faith of the Seven follower he would be a greenseer. Like every Master of Whispers he is simply very perceptive and intellectual. He is the youngest son and not a knight or lord so he has an uncertain future ,motivating him to use what he has.

[@VandalJace]

Quality, high-effort content! More like this, particularly with Fire and Blood characters!

[@AMansWorldPodcast]

Great channel bro. 👌🏽💯

[@xser4321]

Yooo this was super good. Please do more character analysis videos.

[@KalderAhm]

Wow what a great analysis! I def had kind of forgotten about him but wow oh wow you’ve made me more excited about the show ad where things can go.

[@justinvanheerde4338]

Loving your work! I wish you good fortune in the wars to come!

[@kal.august.yippee]

Normally I hate the disabled bad guy trope, but the way the show is setting Larys up is absolutely genius and I love it. I think Larys may be my favorite.

[@KatAdVictoriam]

I am very excited to see more of the Strong's in the show and their major impact on this period in Westeros history. Ever since the Strong brothers began appearing more in the show, I've been quite captivated. I think I've enjoyed this show more and more each episode and it's not been the disappointment that I was anticipating at all. Great analysis as always, Joe.

[@iLoveBIGTdsn3s]

You noticed so many things I missed. You earned yourself a like and a new subscriber. I look forward to more of your videos, and hearing more of what I would call expert analysis.

[@AdaCrowley]

It would make the inclusion of a Weirwood in the Red Keep make so much sense!

[@c40ra19]

I'm back here after what he has done at episode 6, I love him already, gives me the little finger and varys vibes from earlier seasons

[@loyalleo5904]

Came from new rockstars. didn't disappoint. nice video and explanation.

[@thenickfoxx]

I was just thinking about HotD needing a character like Varys/Little finger in the mix to make things feel like a true Game of Thrones show after watching episode 2 or 3 or something. And behold, they deliver with this beauty. This excites me.

[@melissarodriguez2802]

Thank you! You explain things so well 😀

[@baslatz_]

the actor has nailed the role

[@jtymon24]

Thank you for the content... Tremendous video

[@JoeMagician]

Glad you liked it!

[@marcos-ll2yr]

watching this after episode 5, make even more sense. I love it.

[@chucknorristroll]

The episodes ends with rats running around. Maybe that is Larys?

[@Divine_Chareka]

This guy is gonna be a big character in the coming seasons, I can't wait!! PS: an awesome video with depth, really enjoyed every minute of it. SUBSCRIBED!! 💯🔥🔥

[@Kwasimitsu]

Great video, great theory. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

[@yensid4294]

The show has framed certain scenes as if from an unseen observers pov, like someone is eavesdropping from behind the walls that we don't get to see. They definitely showed Daemon doing this so it made sense to me that in those scenes it might of been Larys since he knows all about the secret tunnels & passageways as well. I took the scenes of the rats as symbolism for Viserys reign being infiltrated by rat like people who will eat away at his legacy & cause discord. Similar to his declining physical condition being metaphorical for his declining influence/power. But the rats being skin-changed spies is an interesting interpretation that I like too 👍

[@Ashbrash1998]

I have seen that as well. I feel lile this series relies on unreliable POV's like the GOT books do. Makes much interesting debates on how different viewers took different scenes.

[@sevengodsstark7966]

Bloody hell! You’re really quite good aren’t you. Great vid! Thx ✌🏾

[@MusicalCircus]

Very interesting. Was looking for this kind of analysis