Game of Thrones S6E01 Explained
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 1, “The Red Woman”, explained and analysed - what’s up with old Melisandre? What’s happening to Daenerys? At the Wall, will Jon Snow rise again? And what the hell is going on in Dorne?
This video contains some minor ADWD spoilers.
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They've barely included any of the Stark children warg capabilities in the show (except Bran of course), so I doubt we'll see Arya doing it :(
+Scamspam Yeah.. shame.
+Scamspam Maybe they'll get around that by having Bran warg the cat and send visions to Arya. I know it sounds a bit dumb but something like that'd be a good way to make Bran relevant again and show how powerful he's become in his year off
+Alt Shift X Shame.
+Scamspam I thought when she jumps off the roof she lands as a cat
+Scamspam they could still introduce it on Arya. I mean, what better time to see through another's eyes than when you're blind. Hopefully they will. Unfortunately I doubt we'll see an explicit use of warging with Jon, maybe just some hints of Ghost acting... weirdly
I always thought Maggy the Frog might have cursed Cersei rather than having given her a prophecy.
+Eric Wade Cursed her with a self-fulfilling prophecy maybe.
+Eric Wade Yeah, it's about self-fulling prophecy as Eons said.
+Eric Wade Yeah, it's about self-fulling prophecy as Eons said.
The Dorne storyline and it's characters is just a gigantic clusterfuck.
As long as we see more tits from the sand snakes, I could care less about this clusterfuck.
Ain't it just.
they made Doran look like a punk not master plan or any of that jazz. They just didn't want to waste time on their storyline. Perhaps a hint that Martell family is done for in the books as well
+Zak
Yeah it is. Completely retarded and betrays the rest of the excellent script writing in the show.
+Zak Maybe it gets elaborated on more... maybe it was explained but I missed it. But why does the entirety of what I assume is akin to the kingsguard just stand and watch as their king (Doran) is murdered in cold blood?
You don't realize how many characters you're actually keeping track of until it's laid out like this. I tried to imagine it from the point of view of someone who hasn't seen the show up till this point and it almost seems like a joke lol
+Fresh_Water
Haha, true. It's like doing a breakdown of Metal Gear/Metal Gear Solid's story, plot lines, and characters.
+Fresh_Water Agreed! I`m trying to convince my best friend since YEARS that GoT is awesome but he says its worse then a history test. Now i understand a little better lol
+Fresh_Water I dont even remember learning all of the names of these characters, mostly characters in Dorne.
But isn't it cool to know these characters because you've followed them for years? I have tough time with names but faces, their expressions and stories I never forget ^^
Yes, exactly
For the Dorne part, if by "crazy" you mean "stupid" then yes, asbolutely.
agreed
+elsubz They f*cked it up totally now. This makes no sense anymore...
+elsubz Agreed. The Producers fucked up Dorne big time.
+elsubz Yeah those 2 scenes made me actually shout "What the fuck" out loud. Maybe they are cutting corners in the show or something, I have no idea.
+TabZa123 I thought I was only one what hell is going on?
YES a breakdown of every episode would be great!!
I second that
+Six96 And I third it.
+DarkLadyJade agreed
yup, need it
I need more
Fact is Dorne cares more about the taint on their honor than the actual murder of Elia, hence not caring much about the absurdity of killing a Martell to avenge other Martells.
+Planet Watcher Finally someone else senses the apparent feminist propaganda this show is imposing. Where's George when you need him...
+Shady Haze The Sandsnakes only really cared about their father. And only Oberyn really cared about Elia..its already a long time ago she was killed, the Sandsnakes and Ellaria didnt even know her. In the Series there are no true Martells left, since the Sandsnakes are just bastarts. In the book tho, there is still Doran Martell oldest son Quentyn and his daughter Arianne.. i wonder if they indroduce them in the TV show since they clearly must be mad too that their father got killed by their cousins! Oh wait, i forgott Quentyn got roasted by Daenerys Dragons in Mereen after she ditched his supersecret - plot the Targaryans back on the Iron Throne - marrige proposal and he tried to steal one of them. But still, Arianne Martell is left, in the books.
+Boughten Cone The show is not imposing, you can just turn off your TV.
+Planet Watcher second most powerful is House Yronwood they be first to eject to this coup d'état plus kin slaying/bastards ruling Dorne.
+Planet Watcher this not feminism this bunch murderer women and Kin slaying. Feminism is Arya, Caltyln, Sansa how she behave in King Lanning, Breinne, Margereay, Val the Wildling Princess, Arrianna Martell these are women who are feminists.
You do this better than anyone else on the internet.
Jons blood looks like a dragon
Ohh shiiiiiiiit
+Just sayin A three headed dragon..
Dafuq where do you see a dragon there?
+Just sayin Talk about stretches.
+Just sayin
I said the same thing, and everybody told me I was "over-analyzing"
Absolutely LOVED this breakdown. Your thoroughness, when it comes to pulling in book quotes and nuances from past episodes/seasons, is second to none. Keep up the first-rate work! :)
+Stacy Gail Cheers mate! Will do.
+Stacy Gail Seconded.
Agreed! I really liked this, thanks for the effort.
Let's not forget that Thoros was only able to bring back Beric after he abandoned his faith. Maybe it will work the same way with Mel and Jon. Also Areo Hotah deserved a much better death scene :/
+Lightning Wolf This is not how it happens in real life, thou. Death is quite rarely glorious and glamorous, as often portrayed in the majority of movies we know today. This is why we are thrilled with GOT with its characters dying while shitting or pissing, as it mirrors ours reality so damn well.
+The Humble Geometric Figure if I wanted reality I'd look out a fucking window
50ftFrankenstein Well all I see in my window are the building blocks. I am happy for you, if your window view is different.
+The Humble Geometric Figure Well, that's reality for you. More concrete zoos for many, many unwashed plebeians to live in.
+The Humble Geometric Figure A man having his skull broken like a walnut is not realistic either. The show gave the impression that Areo was a badass, he should have gone down in a badass way i.e. not after being stabbed with a letter opener.
If you do a breakdown like this for ever episodes, maybe my parents wouldn't ask me so many questions.
I completely agree on Dorne. Stoopid. Lazy. Quite a slap in the face of those who love them in the books.
You should indeed do this for every episode.
As for Milsandre not looking old without her necklace before she says something like she doesn't need to use tricks or magic for her true believers. Maybe stannis's wife was a true believer, she always followed what milasandre said so thats why she didnt look old. We were seeing her through the eyes of a believer.
+R1 Gaming That is a good theory...and would also make sense as to why she changes her form looking into her reflection..perhaps she is losing the belief in herself.
+Michael Tronske oh crap didn't even think of that thats a great catch
+Michael Tronske I agree with both of you, Mel is definitely in shock now that Stan the Man and Jon are dead, everything she believed in is wrong, which is quite a hit for a religious extremist. Note the defeated way she slumps into bed at the end.
thats a cool idea, im not sure but in that bath scene there might be a part where she looks in the mirror and sees herself normally. So maybe your right about the losing faith thing.
+R1 Gaming can anyone tell me which episode is the bath scene? thanks so much
As someone who is also a videomaker/editor I realize how much work went into this video.
I stumbled upon it, as a casual GoT TV show fan.
I have to say I LOVED this video. Very thorough, very explanatory and clear - and you can tell a lot of work went into it. Finding all these clips alone (even if most of them are from the same episode, but still) must've taken time.
You can help me understand GoT in a way I never did before.
As just a casual fan of the TV series some of these plot lines and character/place names confuse me - not to mention all these references and "easter eggs" that go well above my head.
You made some previously confusing things clearer to me.
Thank you!
You have a new subscriber!
Looking forward to new great stuff in the future!
+hylianchriss Can you explain how he moves around the videos with ease? Also your CSGO videos are pretty sick man xD
+hylianchriss Thanks mate! Yeah the production is a heap of work - but I'm glad it helped (:
+hylianchriss r+l=j
+Alt Shift X Please do a weekly one!
I love this channel so much! Btw, hope Ghost tears Olly's face off.
+ComanderScar That smug little bastard
+ComanderScar and i hope jon stays dead :)
sangvinhun he will stay dead.... for a while. (I'm calling it now, Episode 4)
+sangvinhun One can only hope. Such an overrated character with such annoying fans.
***** he had a reason to hate the wildlings, but killing Jon, the guy who pretty much adopted him and was grooming him for future command, and actually had a good reason to help the wildlings. Jon saw them as people, but even if he didn't he gave the good point that they needed everything they had against the WW. Then again, he is a kid, I suppose I shouldn't blame him for not taking the most sensible of choices. But he's a fictional character so I choose to hate the prick.
I would love it if you continue this for every episodes. Sometimes I miss something so its nice when you explain it.
I feel nostalgic every time I come back to that video.
having the names over the characters is sooooooooo helpful, cause I never know who they're talking about
Love your channel! I've been marathoning all of your videos in prep for the new season.
Please continue with the weekly episode analyses. Your depth of knowledge of both the books and show will be much appreciated this season!
Thanks for the awesome channel!
+Jessica Mihalik Cheers mate!
+Alt Shift X YESSS!!! Weekly videos will be greatly appreciated. Asking all my friends to sub to your channel.
+Jessica Mihalik also his whole style is addictive. I love how it's all laid out and in the end it always shows the panels. it's a nice touch IMO.
+Alt Shift X I too was very happy to see this video posted, I was hoping you'd do these for each episode this season.
+Alt Shift X Thank you. It would be int interesting to do a comparison and contrast of the books vs the show. I find I forget so much. Again Thank you.
Damn! I love your voice and the way you edit your videos! keep on making great videos mate.
+TM87 Cheers! Will do.
+Alt Shift X i wann c this for every episode
+Alt Shift X What software are you using? How do you make those videos.
+SonofFireBook He uses Adobe After Effects. It literally says it in the video description.
I have to say I found this very entertaining and you should do more of them
+dontdropthatshit I absolutely agree. Very well done.
+dontdropthatshit Yes please, keep doing this episode
+dontdropthatshit i agree, except that his voice is monotone as fuck
+Stijn Versteeg I like the monotone, it gives the video more an authoritative feel.
I honestly feel like at this point the whole Dornish plot has turned 180 degrees towards 'we're in Bat Country' levels of crazy stupid.
it would be lovely if you could do this for every episode this season!
I would personally love to see this each week. One of my favourite youtubers, keep it up mate
+Callum Wright Thanks mate!
+Alt Shift X hey buddy, thanks for the content! Not to be a dick, but please if you're going to give a spoiler, please say so ahead of time. The whole Arya worg thing sounds awesome, and I'd of rather it be a surprise. Thanks again.
+Callum Wright
Yes that would be great.
Aren't we all waiting for episode 2 review right now, like... really bad :D
+MusiCover yes:)
+MusiCover I'm working on it!
Alt Shift X can't wait! :D
+Alt Shift X please make it happen today , I have been checking your channel every ten minutes for the last two hours
+Alt Shift X I'm as excited for your review of episode 2 as i was for the episode itself!
When I go back and watch all your old clips, i realize how so SPOT ON your hints and predictions are!!! Great job man!
I would love to see this for ever episode of the new season!
In answer to your question at the end... YES! Do a recap for each ep of this season please!
I LOVE THIS! can we have this for every episode?!?!?!
Dorne plot is the worst in the series so far
Agreed me Ferdinand. Nice to see you alive and well.
Season 8: allow us to intoduce ourselves
Please, please do this for every episode. You would be doing a great service for the community!
Totally agree!
Looking forward to breakdowns of every subsequent episode like this.
YES WEEKLY BREAKDOWN
Hello, I'm from the future and you're going to get very angry in a few years.
Yes! Finally! Was waiting for your word.
For sure a break down of every episode in the season! Hear, hear! Love and light from Hawaii, Mae x
Pretty dead on with the Ramsy prediction
This is my favorite Game of Thrones related CZcams channel. Absolutely love the minimalist presentation and clear narration. Keep em coming!
Best Game of Thrones analysis videos, hands down. No nonsense, facts and well considered speculation. Absolutely top notch. Keep it up!
absolutely do this for every season 6 episode! I think everyone agrees with me. the more Alt Shift X, the better!
+Steven Festa Is this because you can't work things out yourself....
Super Beagle actually no his voice just makes me cream myself
I think the reason why she looked young when she took off the necklace in the bath room was because thats what we were seeing. Remember when she was having that conversation with stannis' wife, and some time in that conversation she said that she didn't need to use tricks on people who already believe in the power of the lord of light, maybe this explains why selyse saw her being so young when she was in reality very old. We were seeing her through selyse's eyes. Its like in gears of war 2 when dom found his wife and she looked great to him but everyone else saw that she was just a corpse.
shallow hal aswell
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite channel on the Citadel.
Seriously though, you, Alt Shift X man--you and your team of people (or if it's just you, which would be crazy awesome) are the best. Best explanations, best explications of the source material, best written scripts, best topics of discussions. On that dark day when this book series is over, I can't wait to see what else you decide to deconstruct. I'll be there to watch it--every episode.
I would just say I love your channel! Being early and all...
+Tycho Whinster Cheers mate!
+CZcams User yes I was wondering the same. I dont know about ASOIAF but in the show She already has a baby with Robert baratheon which dies of fever. So if you count him it makes 3 so does it mean that half the prophecy is done and only" valanqour" thing is left.?
+Alt Shift X I like your videos very much. An episode breakdown is very helpful ☺
I would love to see a video like this for every episode!
This was AWESOME!!!! I love love love that you use screencaps and label them with everybody's name, it's super helpful! And this was very informative, well-written, and well-spoken, too. Please continue indefinitely!!!!
Woah what's with the sudden huge boost in views and subscribers? On the front page of reddit or something? Lol, finally getting the recognition you deserve.
good to see the recognitiom he deserves videos are on point
Yeah please, continue with the weekly analysis, no one in CZcams has so much quality and well presented material as you. Keep the good work.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS.. BREAKDOWN FOR EVERY FRICKIN EPISODE PLEASE.
LOVED THIS!!! Hope that you do these for each episode! PLEASE!
Pleasseee PLEASE do episode 2! You're videos are the best and so easy to understand too :)
+Jessica Nichols right? i've been binging since i've found this channel. He breaks it down so it's very easy to follow. I love it.
A man must make videos for the next episodes.
Yes, a breakdown of each episode would be awesome!
Of all the Game of Thrones videos I've seen, you make the very best! Thank you!!!!
Totally enjoyed your rundown, answered some questions i didnt even know i had.
I enjoyed your breakdown of the episode, so yeah it would be awesome if you continued it for all the coming episodes.
I love these videos. It would be awesome if you could do one for every episode each week, but i understand how hard that would be. Keep up the awesome videos!
Perfect to check on missed details and to watch before the next episode. It'd be great to have such a video per episode, of course. And the theories and foreshadowing are so detailed and exciting.
Keep it up man, i have now watched almost every video of yours and these are AMAZING!!
Loved this type of video and would love to keep seeing come :D
Keep up the great work!
Let's make a short fan-fiction :
Ramsay captures Olly, alive.
"feed him to the hounds"
Comprehensive yet concise! Such weekly recaps would be awesome!
Ive been watching your videos since the view count was in 5 figures. The delivery of your content has always been fantastic, and it's great to see other youtubers and friends wanting to get involved. Keep up the great work, cant wait for the next installment!
I would love to see these breakdowns every week. I really enjoy your style.
Please do a breakdown of every episode, this was great!
Just an FYI for the folks who are constantly checking to see if a new video has posted: You can set up notifications any time a video is posted on this channel. You can choose to receive notifications via email, the CZcams mobile app or both.
+Michael C. this
Thank You for shedding some light...Please do more of these. :)
Keep up the good work. I hope you keep doing the episode review. You are one of the best reviewers of Game of Thrones out there. You breakdowns of theories and other stuff are great.
I am totally okay with THIS becoming a thing!
Really looking forward to your episode 2 review. I've been watching your videos for about six months now and I really appreciate the quality of your videos.
cool.... please make this for every episode
Observing the way the character has turned out, I think Melisandre would sacrifice her life to bring back Jon.
Please do this every week! Really awesome!
Thank you! Concise and comprehensive with just enough humor and accent. As someone who hasn't read the books, I'm glad to have things tracked by someone who has.
Enjoyed the recap, like the captions/image style you use. I'd watch more for the rest of S6.
Really do vote you do these for every episode, so indepth and detailed that you thoroughly understand the story, good work man!
YES to breakdown of every episode!
Was expecting this video to be awful.....was pleasantly surprised at how good you did at putting the characters names and connections on the screen. After 6 seasons its hard to remember stuff from seasons 1 and 2 and remember who was who if they dont get a lot of airtime. I like the recaps on stuff that is vague on the show and you explain them better.
Wow! Thanks for this review! Loved your editing technique!
Will you be doing this for every episode?
+John Paterson That's the plan (:
He better be 😂
+Alt Shift X Yass. I am so hyped for you reviewing greyjoy storyline when it eventually comes back to tv show
+Alt Shift X
FANTASTIC! Although Im already pretty knowledgeble, but episode reviws/recaps/explanations can really help if youve forgotton things from the book, or just dont understand why something has happened.
One thing i didnt understand is - how the fuck did the sandsnakes teleport?
You totally have to do this for every episode! I love these breakdowns and this channel :D
This is marvelously clear, concise and insightful. Thanks, Alt Shift X and please do this every week.
This was incredibly well done! Thank you.
Great vid! Please do this episode review weekly.
+TheBama8 Yes, yes, yes!
+TheBama8 Thirded. It's much more professionally and intelligently done than other channels here on YT.
I would really like weekly episodes of this. It would help me understanding game of thrones better
This was brilliant! Loved it, please continue making videos for every episode :D
Super great video, because you do not only talk about the show but also include the plots in the books. Thanks, keep up the good work !
I would very much love to see a breakdown on every episode! Please make it happen! :) Great video, as always!
+Sansa Stark
I'd like to see them too!
Man you have to do this every episode, it was awesome!
wow this video was amazing and I can see with all the editing it was very well made. Over 1 million views in less than 5days clearly shows this should be done after each episode. I am now subscribed and ready for more.
yeah please do this for every new episode
This Dorne storyline is Alt Shift Xcrement.
3:07 - I'd love to watch the Sand Snakes get brutally murdered by Robert Strong
Edit : 5:43 - Melisandre, during that scene, had put a load of potions in to the bathwater, perhaps that is what kept her young? She was discussing illusions and the like with Selyse in that scene, so it makes sense.
+Flying Spectacles The way I take it is that Melisandre gave up this time around. She doesn't give a shit anymore. When she was in the bath tub, she completely, 100% believed in in herself.
+Vesania I think it's more like a combination of the two.
ComanderScar
I also like the idea that Selyse is so completely devoted to Melisandre, that Melisandre doesn't need a glamour around her. Selyse just sees what Melisandre wants her to see, no matter what.
Vesania yeah, i heard that theory too, I like it, but I still go for the potion and belief explanation.
My high school English would have been proud by the way you analyzed it. Especially, the part about the nakedness showing vulnerability lol
These are so great I can't wait for the next one!! Would love to see you go back and do all seasons.
As always, the editing is top notch.
Awesome format for a video! Love the little "vignettes" you do.
You are the best of all of these. Keep up the top notch job!
please keep doing videos like these, they are so good, love them! Best regards from Uruguay