A Grain of Truth | The Witcher S2 Ep 1 Reaction

[@YaBoyRoshi]

Solid start! Almost thought Ciri was recast haha

[@anonymousname5860]

It’s the eyebrows lol

[@alexx_0301]

Thought the same thing when I saw her

[@ayomideijitona9910]

😂The time gap between seasons is much, she's matured a lot already

[@deadlymouse7033]

Best episode of the season, and the most true to the books.

[@MohamedHassan-qm8yr]

You guys didn’t catch the legendary Tormund as Nivellen!!?

[@shaded_gentleman8363]

"Bro, she's watching their kill cam" got me so hard 😂😂

[@bellicx5819]

Whoa there bud

[@lucasvhinever2817]

I don't know if anyone told u guys this, but the first book is basically the Grimm fairytales but even more dark and with Geralt in then. The girl from the first ep in season one was basically snow white (she had 7 men with her), and this EP is literally beast, but with a twist from the author. It's gonna be very fun if they make every 1st EP these reimagined tales.

[@jmpvc3295]

Well since the original tales are really gruesome, its good to see depictions of them since Disney tales are just monetized versions of it.

[@dohalimilqarasdeldemenanci8483]

@@jmpvc3295 yeah, the original stories of those Disney fairy tales people love so much aren't so light-hearted.....

[@derplololol9717]

@@dohalimilqarasdeldemenanci8483 yeah and I'm pretty sure snow got gangbanged by the 7 dwarves if I'm not mistaken

[@benoitcecyre7081]

"Why does anybody in that universe travel thru the woods? Because woods are everywhere and if you want to get anywhere, you'll eventually have to go thru them.

[@Anarkey]

Fun fact, this season Henry is way more involved with improvisation for some scenes. There were quite a few improvisations and this episode had one. The scene of Ciri and Geralt in the woods talking in front of the fire was Henry and Freya improvising. He's literally a walking Witcher wiki on set 😂

[@marmyeater]

Yeah, dumb directors create a need for improvising.

[@ChampionOfHammerfell]

It’s a shame he wasn’t involved in the actual story script 💀

[@Anarkey]

Well to be fair, the directors aren't as geeky as Henry. They probably use the novels as reference. Henry on the other hand is our geek and nerd god. He consumes everything that interests him 😂😂😂

[@Wryyyyyyyyyyyyu]

@@Anarkey Man I wished they fucking used the novels as a reference, otherwise the show might not have done Eskel like that 😔😔

[@fortunelekoto6704]

@@Wryyyyyyyyyyyyu yeah, and because they are straying too far from the books, Henry has now left The Witcher

[@ryenwilliams4967]

Roshi: "what was his name "vilgefortz" voldemort ?" 💀😂

[@saadlachhab3893]

He was saying Viggo Mortensen 😂

[@d_wiseman3409]

"Why are people going in the woods?" Dude. In the past, woods were everywhere. You wanna get to a destination? Through the woods, if there is no road, and to most places important to people in the show? No roads.

[@Xanderj89]

a curling iron and brown hair dye for her eyebrows lol. It goes from one scene where they are as white as her hair, to the next they're dark af, completely changes her look (plus just, the actor looking different after a couple years) and naw, Ciri was right not to run. The Bruxa said it herself, she couldn't help herself attacking if you ran, like a wild animal, holding your ground was the only way to stop that instinctual attack.

[@Yashaanzm90]

All of Lupa's quick references are fuckin hilarious 🤣

[@kanzenatsume]

18:15 lmao roshi: aww

[@KozueMegami]

"Would you stop?!" Said the group to the girl about to die. Then Lupa breaks glass with his high pitched wail immediately after while Roshi cowers 🤣🤣🤣 This is why you girls are my favorite reactors 😅😛

[@Wryyyyyyyyyyyyu]

They showed her how it’s really done 😂😂

[@PicklesTheDefiler]

This is easily one of my top favorite episodes in the series by far its right up there with the striga episode I can't wait for season 3 and all its glory.

[@jasonandrews1770]

"Quick Geralt, to the Bat Cheeks!" -Nivellin

[@x0gucx]

Even though Cavil said that he had a horrible time making this season, I hope he still decides to come back for another. He is the perfect casting, love for the source, can actually do the voice, and is ripped enough to make the fear of witchers believable.

[@vellodoro]

why is that?

[@stormmare]

Source for cavill having a horrible time? Sounds made up tbh

[@drisshansfreetime453]

Aint S1 more difficult coz he had to do water diet? Wait not even. He dehydrated himself.

[@QuantumFishFTW]

@@vellodoro I think he's talking about how Cavill tore his hamstring during shooting and had to heal while still filming. I believe he's recovered though.

[@jazzx251]

@@vellodoro He tore his hamstring. And Covid restrictions were rubbish.. Fortunately - his character was recovering from an injury at the end of last season (ghouls!). So it wasn't too noticeable as Geralt wandered around sporting a bandage. This is HIS show - he loves it.

[@Sun_WuHoang]

“I thought it was the drink…” “I knew it was the knives”😂🤣 what?

[@SpectreOfWallSt]

Y’all got me weak “once he takes a swig of the henny, it’s over”

[@tonyperez8750]

Bro the editor got me laughing almost choked on my food 😂😂

[@Nullprods]

2:00 Sis swooped in like Ulquiorra did Ichigo

[@mystiqur1148]

I binged this between yesterday and today. IT’S JUST SO GOOD

[@MsRagadon]

Dead at Lupa sayin Triss need that Wray & Nephew 😂

[@felicesenemongabamortoni9576]

14:52 god tier edit 😂😂😂

[@danielquinzel9641]

I'm in love with this version of Fringilla 💚💚

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

Me too by end of this season I was in love, I mean really care about her character and hope good things for her.

[@explodingjew8049]

@@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488 bruh Fringilla in this adaptation literally sacrifices human beings to power her spells and you over here hoping for good things for her lmao.

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

@@explodingjew8049 Well, good morning. You caught me at a good time. I should’ve taken a moment to explain the reasons for my reaction. In this case I think you deserve a thorough explanation. Yes, I am on fire about the Evil happening today in the world, but I still have sympathy for Fringilla. I think she has some potential to be partially redeemed and change her own life course and commit to do good in the world, although she can never erase the evil she has done. No excuses, but she has hardly had an easy life since she graduated from the academy. She was first abandoned by her uncle, exploited and abandoned by the wizard oligarchs, abused by the Usurper and made choices I think she felt she had to in order to survive; she did so by standing at the left hand of the devil rather than being in his way. She had had no good role models or influences for decades at the time we observe her serving as Emir’s minion. She could’ve made different choices, but would most likely have perished as a result. When she had an opportunity to exert her own desires and leadership potential, with some independence from Cahir and Emir, she began to do good. Of course her actions to protect and support the elves were also in her own interest, but this is not unlike any other sentient being. Unfortunately this opportunity was short-lived, as she was backed into a corner yet again. Cahir returned, the prospect of the Emir arriving materialized, she undoubtedly learned that the general planned on assassinating her, and she attempted to find a new way by going to Arethuza, hoping that her uncle would help her, and perhaps with recall of the offer of help from her teacher during the battle of Sodden. But yet again her uncle failed to welcome and love and support her. With all this, the need to survive yet again, with anguish and rage, she was in the most vulnerable place ever to succumb to Baba Yaga’s Temptations. However next season I believe she will have an opportunity to choose a different path. Maybe she’ll take it maybe she won’t. I am a woman, I stand in midlife, I have seen and experienced some of what she has experienced. So I have some sympathy and hope for her, as I see the beautiful human being deep inside her. I have discussed her character with other women of my age and we have a similar interpretations of how she has become who she is, although some are more sympathetic than others. Perhaps this will help you understand. By the way, i’m sure you’re aware, your handle on its face is rather inflammatory and murderous sounding. I assume you imply some double meaning, but that will not be apparent to the vast majority seeing your name. You may want to consider changing it, unless you are in fact a racist a*****e, maybe even a self hating Jew who knows. EDIT: Actually, having seen your channel introduction, I can see that this is definitely not the case. I really liked what you had to say there.

[@Gnossiene369]

@@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488 Holy shit. That is the wildest insecurity I have ever seen. The character isn't that complex. It's rather obvious what you said and it can be said in two sentences. I just can't stop laughing at your rage. And by the way. This is not following the books. For instance, Geralt banged her because she looked like Yen... Why am I saying this, you said you have lived her life. I just can't stop laughing.

[@idkskills3800]

when you hear that bird that wakes u up in the morning 20:36 lol

[@Solqueen86]

"Why are people going in the woods?" Cus the last person that thought they should have a freeway was burned at the stake.

[@BlackDerek]

04:00 You can literally see Roshi trying not to get roasted in the comments for missing something.

[@Havok-_-]

This season is more female character driven which is dope but we do get the occasional "Fuck" from Geralt sometimes

[@steves578]

I'd argue not so dope.

[@coltonlewis2129]

@@steves578 why not? We get to learn more about other main characters of the show besides Geralt lol

[@EchoObserver9]

I loved it except for one single change that kinda pissed me off ;(

[@steves578]

@@EchoObserver9 I know what your talking about and ive refused to watch it since.

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

No Witcher skin either but it’s ok.

[@FallingPig]

When something happens I can't explain = magic.

[@afk_gad]

Been waiting on this for 2 entire weeks😭😭😭

[@GabrielVitor-kq6uj]

Hey Lupa, about the rock troll thing, don't you remember him from the 3th game? trollollo he sang hahaha you guys guys should check it out, this was such a neat reference in the show.

[@wr5488]

He paintses the boatsies

[@elliotsterling2560]

It blew my mind when I realized that warthog guy is Tormund Giantsbane

[@lazyking8445]

I literally just finished y’all’s reactions to S1 yesterday lmao

[@Abell_lledA]

One doesn’t experience self transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates~ 🎈

[@blueroninstudios]

NGL ..... but Lupa's hair in this kinda reminds me of the 1992 movie version of Bram Stoker's Dracula, lol!

[@manmamas]

The horse from Mushoku Tensei got his revenge

[@JoKoBod]

Fun fact about this episode: In the actual novels of the books (the source material), Ciri was NOT meant to appear in the 1st episode as this part of where Geralt meets Nivellen takes place before Ciri was born. But it's a nice change. However, not going to spoil the later episodes, episodes this point onwards deviates from the source material. So expect changes that was not in the books.

[@QuantumFishFTW]

I think that's fine. The books, games and show should be their own thing.

[@marmyeater]

@@QuantumFishFTW No, they should keep close and not deviate much if at all.

[@forbesmisfit9123]

@@marmyeater thats gets boring though thats why they should do it. Thats like saying marvel comics and movies should never deviate

[@QuantumFishFTW]

@@marmyeater why you'll never make anything good of your own

[@AndrewCossu]

being able to exactly predict the plot because its close or completely accurate to the source material is the reason i cant watch anime if ive read the manga for it... changing it up is fine as long as done well

[@isaiahcastillo5653]

PERFECT TIMING ROSHI 👌 😌

[@jasonkelic1202]

So..... I may be late for this but does anyone else but me wonder if Geralt regrets his bruxa line in season one? "Id rather use my child-suprise as bruxa bait, than subject it to this life." Yeah hows that working out now.

[@washuhconfusedsouljaboy5469]

Axii Geralt is Basically using Jedi mind control

[@DarthChosen]

yall learn so fast i love it

[@AxiiBoss]

Ah Yess Vereena one form of vampire in the witcher Universe this one is a BRUXA they Are definitely one of my favorite monsters and are also very Powerful for a lower form vampire Cant Wait To See higher Vampires In Future Seasons They Make Bruxas Look Like Like Nothing lol

[@adicusdeathreaper]

my dumbass had no idea season 2 released.

[@pwojo9776]

It took me a while to realize Nivellin in his magic manor was like a reference to Beauty and the Beast. What made me realize it was a video of comparing Witcher characters from book to game to show, it showed him, the book image was this infamous sort-of meme, maybe not meme but something you've probably seen online at least once, picture of a naked-lady riding a bear-man-monster thing emerging from a rather comfy storybook-looking cabin or manor and a foppish-looking guy running away towards the foreground from the duo. I was like "Oh, THAT'S what this is from? This is The Witcher? Huh, neat......OOOHHHHH!!!! IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!!!! I'M DUMB." The "......" is like the little dude in my head smacking some sense into me like getting the static out of an old tv, because technology was like that where a little violence got something working again, because I really am that dense sometimes and it took me a second, even after already watching this episode.

[@sharnieb2723]

Nivelleen: says something Lupasan: that’s a real nigga 👏🏾👏🏾 Sharnie: 👀 Everyone who’s finished the season: 👁👄👁 😅 about that

[@jasonandrews1770]

Hate to see an old dodgeball legend fall so far like that. Retirement is rough

[@calebtoles3819]

I had been waiting for this particular story to pop up because it’s my favorite story from the books. The book makes it so much more depressing hearing all of Nivellen’s history in all the years he spent alone (figuratively speaking) only for it to end the way it does. It just hits different

[@Dryltd]

Roshi. Understand. Where we are going there are no roads.

[@djjp7188]

i find that a show similar to Witcher, less on the fantasy side but on the periodic is Taboo (James Hardy one). Definitely worth the watch !!

[@everytime0i0trip]

That’s the big red head wildling

[@DJafro28]

the but plug comment was out of pocket LMFAOOOOO

[@arsewynd]

Ciri looks well kept because she had a bath and washed her hair at the strange womans house where Geralt met Ciri. Its only a couple hours later that Geralt and Ciri arrive at the battlefeild. Yes Beauty and the beast but hardly Disneys peice of drek.

[@PrinsessCiri]

No, I’m not a Witcher yet, hence my eyes have not turned. That’s why my character in the game has those luminescent green eyes. Geralt clearly states she’s already a Witcher in the ending scene.

[@SpaceTacos60316]

Lupa jumping makes me really happy!! 😆😂 Fun fact: Nivellen = Tormund Giantsbane from GoT. Don't know if y'all do these - but PLEASE consider reacting to The Witcher 3 Cinematic trailers, there are several of them and I think you'd really enjoy them. Roshi: "Why does anyone in this universe travel through the woods?" Just wait til you play the game. 😳

[@ajizel13]

Idk if anybody told y'all, but the dude that was cursed....hes tormon from GOT

[@4523bgb]

HOLY SHIT.....THAT WAS MY COMMENT!!! Love ya'll.

[@OhyeahMrKrabz]

Solid start to season 2 but it will get even better guys

[@oduinn7948]

6:59 "but I'm sure gonna' f....."

[@blaaablubber]

Lupasan with that dracula haircut

[@tranquilk5912]

6:27 oh I just left you to get clapped by someone else when that happened 😂😂😂

[@jazzx251]

"Why go through the woods?" Because the M25 hasn't been invented yet.

[@tahasedjal9380]

It would be useless to Cahir the white flame to give info to Theseia Queen of Aretuza because she blames him for the loss of Yennefer. She just wants to torture him, because she feels that this war has taken the life of the only one she considers her daughter and the only one she loves. And since he is responsible for the war she wants him to really suffer.

[@naosou921]

The original story of Nivellen's curse, the one from the novel, goes almost the same way as they did it on the show. The only difference is towards the end. When his friends, the "bad crowd" that he fell in with, decided to vandalize the temple, Nivellen did not know that the priestess was there and he did not know what they wanted to do to her. When they started to attack the priestess, Nivellen tried to talk them down and refused to take part in it, even though he was high out of his mind. But his friends turned on him and threatened to kill him, and ended up him forcing to assault the priestess too. It doesn't justify what he did, but it certainly adds a bit more context to his story. The show just makes it sound like he was high and decided to do it. Still a great episode, it is just a change that I didn't like.

[@dairyfund2391]

It weird seeing Tormund. Without a beard.

[@rashad0026]

LMAO That Bun B comment

[@war77el]

[18:05] That *Hunter x Hunter* moment. Gon x Bat-Ho + Owl-Basserd

[@manmamas]

I already know Lupa mad about Eskel

[@JadenCole77]

I always find it funny when people get so angry about shows or movies moving away from the source material lmfao

[@madwolfgarton9997]

The Boya-kasha 🤣

[@JOHNWICKDARKK]

Toss a coin to the Visuals 🔥

[@PrinsessCiri]

It knows what happens when I fall asleep

[@avarda12]

Lupasan you know damn well you'd still hit Vereena up, glitch and all lol

[@MDV995]

Ciri got brows now xD

[@SehaChan]

Roshi: aww Lupa: eww

[@abcolemaniv1891]

Another matrix reference I'm here for it 😆

[@hakondevold646]

you guys shold whatch what we do in the shadows

[@1079Supu]

Watching made me notice they gave Ciri eyebrows this season

[@washuhconfusedsouljaboy5469]

The Fun fact This Episode is CD Project Red Said they will Not Rush Witcher 4 I can't wait hopefully brand new characters

[@tiagopatricio3805]

Remember Nivellen's lamp story, it is crucial for Ciri's story!!!!!!!!!1

[@number1anonymous]

Swig of the Henny 😂😂

[@marmyeater]

Tell 'em Bishop!

[@Diego-mb3uj]

Was waiting for this!

[@Benxall]

They reactin to nise 👁👁 If i gotta wait for them to react to the entire series on patreon before it gets here imma die

[@omg323-xd]

Nivellen is Tormund from GOT !!

[@APG34]

Tormund just dont look right without a beard and a horn of giants milk in his hand and it dripping down his beard...PAUSE

[@kazetoame]

I was wondering if they would pick up on Nivelin is played by Tormund, alas they did not.

[@JacopoBasanisi]

That drink was sus, just like the eggs in ttb and the chicken in all of us are dead

[@areaofeffect100]

Nobody: The gang: YEAHHHHHH???

[@Web497]

3:27😭💀

[@Solqueen86]

Damn Geralt and Ciri was in the house of a guy that did the one thing you should never do in the world of the witcher. Makes the bruxa look like a scout now.

[@JVaims]

The Witcher is my favorite reaction vids

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Awesome 👏

[@ayomideijitona9910]

Yaboy!!!!🥳 Great work!

[@storyfirstgamingyt]

Those were regular wraiths, for sure unrelated to the wild hunt

[@LucasWIZONE]

Yo, cant wait for more!

[@isaiahhenderson9538]

Y’all should react to this show called the boys 🔥🔥🔥

[@ssalamandr4]

Sorry for asking this, but when you guys are going to watch My Dress-Up Darling ? Love u s2

[@StoryTime21155]

The magic didn’t leave the house cus he lost it. It left the house cus he killed himself

[@percivaltaylor745]

Was waiting on this

[@oduinn7948]

Hold on... Book readers and nerds galore, _was_ Nivellian's curse the same as Duny's....? Were they possibly banded together at that time and they both....? Please, let me know because now that's all my mind is on.

[@Yourmama.69yrsago]

Duny was the son of Nilfgaardian ruler. Nilfgaard in those days was very superstitious, and Duny was born cursed. Had the news spread about a royal heir being born cursed, his entire family would have been deposed from ruling. So the king decided to hand Duny to one of his most trusted knights. Nivellen, on the other hand, was cursed in his later years. He was born a normal human, to a wealthy family. To impress his father, he became member of a group of unsavoury individuals. Nivellen was a push- over. As such during one of his raids, the group came upon a temple, where his comrades forced Nivellen to r*pe the priestess. Nivellen know he was doing something reprehensible, but he wanted to impress his comrades. That's when the priestess cursed him.

[@LittleCthulhuOne]

The one only thing i didnt like with Ciri in this season is that she always even when covered in dirt has makeup on. I get it for open TV so the public can see it on old TV, but for this it kind of make her look a spoiled princess when last season we saw that isnt the case. Yen i can believe that since she has magic/alchemy so she can make any tho

[@Raccoo0nss]

u have to remember geralt is 70

[@riastradh]

Those ghost things were just regular old wraith’s. Lupa outta remember fighting a hundred of those things. Wild Hunt are different Man I hate what they did to my man Nivellen. Went from dude trying to make up for his past mistakes to dude who’s still trash and trying to hide it

[@Uaroth]

Yeah, disappointing pattern for me through the whole series( Witcher universe was already full of disgusting or disturbing characters that can be used for any kind of message or moral lesson. But authors of this adaptation for some reason deliberately turn rare examples of actually noble knights, honest soldiers, badass professionals and decent souls - into maniacs, cowards or funny fools((