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Game of Thrones (S1 E1-E2) - Full Reaction (Patreon)

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Edgar Gonzalez

Oh man, Here we GOOOOOO! ! It's On Now Fam, This Is What Cassie Has Been Training For!

Nick Ireland

I prayed for times like this

kaiielle

Let's go! 😍

Baldemort

Im excited to not just see this show again, but to see how far Cassie can go. May the Game, begin!

Shawnie

Well… I guess I’m staying up late tonight 🤣

dave

Cassie, you rock! Hope you enjoy the show.

Johnny

Stay strong Cassie! You can do this!

Mark T

Yes, it WILL push your boundaries for sure. I'm hoping the journey is worth it for you and I will be here for the ride!

Kit Taylor

This can't be real... my phone just popped up with a notification. My favorite reactor watching my all-time favorite show... HOLY SH** *$%72 $ ***%... brain overload.

Geoman

Cassie, it took me until the 4th attempt to watch GOT..it just wasn't hitting..but on the forth go I stuck with it..by episode 4/5 I was getting invested..by the end of the season it was an ok show..season 2 I started getting into it...I was binge watching it..by season 3 I was obsessed and watch until end of season 4..after that I watched in regular time..stick in at it..it gets sooo much better I promise 👍🏻🫶🏻

Knight Squirrel

I can't believe it's finally here! You can do this, Cassie! We believe in you!🍿🖤

TinCan Cosmanaut

this just popped up 3m ago. Did you go to the end to see her wrap up? im just wondering cuz i just started the watch along

Geoman

I watching too 😂 I'm only 15 minutes in...just wanted to get in it took me a few goes but ignite by S03..hang on in there.👍🏻😂

ArsTropica

Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes... Dogs and cats living together...! Cassie watching Game of Thrones!!!

Robert da Spruce

This is going to be interesting! 😄 If this when you first started your channel Cassie, I’m not too sure if you would enjoy this series. But now…. Looking forward to going on this journey with you Cassie!

Erik Locquiao

The long summer is over. WINTER IS HERE. Never thought I’d see the day. I can’t wait to relive this show.

MacGuffinStuff

I'm both excited and a little, I guess a little anxious Cassie won't like it. But I'm down, let's do this🤞

thansen

I cannot wait to see this reaction!

Matt

Winter is Coming!

PianoDean

Something VERY BIG is coming!!!!!! (winter)

My_Cousin_Mose

I'm shocked to hear you were ever once checked out of pop culture but I'm so glad you were able to avoid spoilers for 15 years. Its definitely gonna be a wild ride but after watching episode 1 with you I'm now positive that you will be able to stomach the sex and violence. It was funny seeing you have the completely expected female reaction to seeing Jason Mamoa. And also Little Bran Muffin is now canon. Ok no spoilers! I love that you already are invested in the world and the characters. On to episode 2!

Erik Locquiao

LITTLE BRAN MUFFIN. Why have I never heard him be referred as that before??

Art of Free Speech

I just finished the first episode and it was EVERYTHING I wanted it to be. I have honestly never been this excited to watch a reaction, like, ever, ever, ever! Only 2 episodes a week will feel like torture, but in the best way, kind of like waiting for the episodes to drop when the show was live. Cassie, THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this! (Now on to episode 2)

Art of Free Speech

Same Kit! I literally shouted out loud with joy when I saw it drop!

Tyler Lathrop

I'm so excited for this. I really hope you like it!

Brogan

This will be interesting! Hope you enjoy!

warcrimes

OMG ITS HERE LETS GO.....CASSIE...dont read any comments sections going forwards lmao <3

JPDotCom23

I’m surprised she doesn’t have a GoT shirt

Clarence Newman

Nice to see no one dropping spoilers in the comments thus far, all except the maverick few that are confirming that Winter Is Coming. Disregard that, Cassie. Winter may or may not be coming, you'll just have to wait and see.

Shut Up Meg (edited)

Comment edits

2026-11-01 00:00 Just so you get a deeper understanding of the events from b4 the shows starting point. The king prior to king Robert was king Aerys ll targaryen. He had 2 living children at the time Prince rhaegar and prince viserys (daenaerys's brothers). He was giving the nickname the mad king bc he loved to burn his enemies with wildfire and was extremely paranoid. Jaime lannister the queens brother she was doing the nasty with, was a member of his kings guard sworn to protect him along with 6 others. Ned and Robert were both wards to job Aryn who would become Robert's hand who passed away. He practically raised them. Catlyn was engaged to Ned's older brother Brandon, and Ned's sister lyanna was engaged to Robert. There was a tourney at a place called harenhall. Prince rhaegar while at this tourney met Ned's sister lyanna and after the tourney they both came up gone. Ned's brother Brandon who was on his way to marry catelyn went down to kings landing in a rage to get lyanna back where he was imprisoned. The mad king then send a raven to Ned's father to come to kings landing and he did. The mad king proceeded to kill them both and called for the heads of both ned and Robert. Jon arryn instead of complying protected them, and the 3 of them rallied an army and intermarrying (jon arryn to catelyns sister, ned to catelyn) and overthrew the targaryens. Prince rhaegar falling in battle to Robert on the trident and the mad king eventually killed by Jaime lannister forever giving him the nickname king slayer. As kings landing fell queen rhaella who was heavily pregnant with daenaerys (married to Aerys her brother bc tsrgargens intermarried its what the did bleck) and viserys fled to their family castle of dragonstone where daenaerys would be born while she died in childbirth. Viserys and daenaerys then had to flee drsgonstone as Robert's brother took the castle and have lived on the run ever since
2025-08-11 07:28

Choof

Fantastic reaction, so excited to see you so immersed already, it only gets better from here

Clarence Newman

That's actually pretty accurate, Edgar. No way she would have been ready for this on Day One.

John Drake

"This is very Lord of the Ringsy" ... a few moments later ... "It's Boromir!"

kaiielle

Just finished watching and absolutely died when Cassie said "Can these people leave the Wonderwall?!" 😂 I'm so glad you're already hooked. I felt the same after Episode 2. In the event you do read this, you said you thought you knew Robb Stark's actor from somewhere. He was in 1917, which I think was one of your earliest reactions.

Mojo One Thousand

The title of the first episode is "Winter is Coming".

Dave

Same here. Wonderwall indeed

Kawaii Leonard

In ep 2, the kingsroad, Ned and his 2 daughters/king Robert are traveling to Kingslanding. As the title of episode suggests, they are on the kingsroad connecting Winterfell to Kingslanding. Before the each episode, the opening credit/song will change and show where each characters are located... for the most part.

Michael West

Great reaction. This should be an interesting adventure.

Clarence Newman

I didn't consider that, Mojo. You may have just punched a hole in a theory that was pretty weak to begin with.

TheSingulatarian

Oh, this post is full of spoilers. Someone delete this.

John A

Cassie seems to be ready for this, after I watched her reaction to the first two parts. Was not sure it would be a good idea. but seems like Cassie you are in.

Cole Jennett

“Sansa, you better take your sisters side, not that snivelling little Prince!” For half a second I thought she was going to end that with a different word😂

Brent Petty

Yes, as stated by characters in the first episode, the queen and the blonde guy are siblings. Welcome to GoT.

Cole Jennett

She probably does, but honestly how big do you think her closet is?😂 I’m sure a lot ends up in storage, ha ha

tyler barnaby

yes! for the 1917 part thats what i said when she said "he looks familiar" i cant wait till she realizes

Cole Jennett

She did see him in Eternals along with Jon Snow. Maybe she has seen Cinderella 2015?

Clarence Newman

The YT edit hasn't been posted yet, only the full reaction, which is only on here. I know she uses Youtube as a platform, but as far as I'm aware, the link I gave is the only direct link.

Clarence Newman

It's probably in Warehouse 13, Rack 236, next to the Yeoman Rand Star Trek uniform.

kaiielle

I wasn't sure that Cassie had seen Eternals as it's not marked on her Letterboxd. That's the movie I was going to say first, actually. 😅

My_Cousin_Mose

"A kiss would be nice" baby steps Cassie baby steps! Caitlyn Stark is definitely a buttmunch for how she treats Jon Snow in this episode but it takes another level of badass to hold onto a knife blade like that. She'll always have my respect for that. I'm not surprised at all you want to binge it. In the words of Senator Palpatine- Do it!

Clarence Newman

Where did you get that from, Kawaii? Just so I know for next time.

Clarence Newman

Yes, apologies Morah, I misunderstood you. I bow to Kawaii's greater knowledge.

TinCan Cosmanaut

This reaction might make the channel jump to another level

Richard Maurer

Spoilers - look at me, I’m a rule breaker!

Clarence Newman

There does seem to be something unusually epic for Cassie about this particular journey. The only thing missing is Samwise Gamgee as back-up.

AdrianF

I'm glad you're loving it - and a little bit surprised - it's gonna be one hell of a journey. Great reaction and well-followed considering so much is chucked at you in the first couple of episodes.

AdrianF

Also your excitement in the intro was palpable!

Tommymctomflynn

I can’t believe I’m watching Game of Thrones with Cassie. This is so so cool. Funny I just finished a full series rewatch 3 weeks ago. Well here we go again. Yaaaayyyy!

Clay F

A truly great reaction. The series (world) is immersive. Glad you getting hooked. I am not surprised you are liking it. You recognized Boromir immediately. He will become Ned to you, if he hasn't already.

Clarence Newman

"I'll make rule breakers and life takers out of them, sir."

Patrick Flanagan

Going forward, all you have to do is click on the Patreon video window, then click on the YouTube logo in the bottom right corner. That will open a new tab to the YouTube link.

My_Cousin_Mose

I finished my full rewatch about 3 months ago and I'm completely with you.

Clarence Newman

OK, this is a catastrophe. I own all the GoT DVDs, so I just went to watch the first two episodes with Cassie.....only to find seasons 4 through 8, but NOT seasons 1-3!!! Which one of you bums took 'em!!??

Art of Free Speech

And Cassie whispers, almost guiltily "I wanna watch more!" LOL

Robert da Spruce

Cassie’s hooked guys! 😊 Just like Band of Brothers, the opening song will soon become like a warm blanket 😉

Art of Free Speech

The reaction to the first 2 episodes completely lived up to, even surpassed my expectations. This is going to be SOOOO much fun!

My_Cousin_Mose

I will ship them to you overnight if you admit Cannonball Run is in fact a bad movie.

Clarence Newman

Me and you were probably rewatching at the same time, Mose.

Clarence Newman

"Cannonball Run is in fact a bad movie" for Cassie to not include in her schedule because we all know it will be a million seller.

Clay F

That sucks. I guess you could watch YT edits for the first 3 seasons but the full reactions are better especially for this -- catch all of the nuances of her picking stuff up and her piecing it together. Maybe you can find S1, S2, and S3 for cheap.

Clay F

As you noted, there is much to keep track of, but you will do it. I am impressed with how you are keeping track.

Clarence Newman

Nope. Full reactions all the way on this one, Clay. I don't want to miss a single "Frick", "Oh My Gosh" or "Kick him in the nuts!"

Clarence Newman

I've just reordered the first 3 seasons. Which, of course, means that I'll find my original copies later today.

Brian McGovern

Well this sucks. Sitting down to watch along on my blu ray which I have not used very much at all, and my player gives up the ghost about 2 minutes in. Now I cannot switch it on to take out the disc. What also sucked was that despite syncing up perfectly, within seconds, my disc was already creeping ahead of what Cassie is watching. I will never understand how a show can be the same length in time, yet somehow, one copy will end up lagging behind. I know it has something to do with frame rate, but 1 minute is 1 minute. It has happened on quite a few videos. Anyone else from Australia had the same issue? I tried speeding up the YT watch along, but it then crept ahead slowly.

My_Cousin_Mose

Oh no no no she can't just watch the youtube edits. Not for this. I watched from the high seas, easy as 123. Edit: haha yeah probably Clarence. But I would have done the same.

Blake Evans

Can’t wait to watch this reaction tonight. It’s alot information thrown at you in the first few episodes, but I like how you’re just dropped into this middle of this world. And is it me or does that first guy beyond the wall look like Matt Damon’s little brother?

My_Cousin_Mose

I can definitely see it now that you said it.

Kawaii Leonard

I've watched on HBO Max and sincs fine.

My_Cousin_Mose

I can't help you but I also cannot understand the logic in having different versions with slightly different frame rates. I guess it doesn't really matter outside of reactions but in this situation it definitely sucks.

Art of Free Speech

Not to mention this show will now and forever be known as Game of Chair of Pointy Sticks!

Clay F

You may have a European blu ray, which can be 25 fps, whereas Cassie's reaction stream of the episodes is at 24 fps. The solution is to speed up her reaction slightly (see below): 1. If playing her reaction on a PC or laptop, right click on her reaction video and then click "inspect". 2. Then go to the console tab in the new window that pops up and copy/paste or type in: document.querySelector('video').playbackRate = 1.0426

Art of Free Speech

I really thought she was following things SPECTACULARLY! I doubt I followed it as well as she did the first watch through!

Brian McGovern

Doesn’t really matter right now. No player. Can’t remove disc.😢 Cannot afford a player just yet.

Clarence Newman

EDIT: Clay responded while I was writing this, but I'll leave mine here because I've been having some issues with it recently. Here's my input based on what I just had to do. Clay gave me the skinny on this one, Brian, because it happens In England too. I'm with you. Why can't they all just keep the speed to real-time, which is presumably the same everywhere on the planet? Anyway, what you need to do is this: Right click on the video Hit "Inspect" (You may have to do it twice because it can bring something else up the first time, but what you're looking for is a box with all sorts of data info to appear on the right.) Go to "Console" at the bottom where there should be a prompt arrow waiting for data input. (It's been a bit flaky lately and doesn't work as smoothly as it did before. For instance, it was already on "Console" this time but wasn't giving me the option of a command prompt. I clicked on "Issues" (next to "Console"), then Console again and the prompt arrow came up. Enter the following after the prompt arrow - document.querySelector('video').playbackRate = 1.0426 That should speed up the rate of Cassie's video to match yours.

Clarence Newman

I've had that issue with a DVD player before, Brian and I found that the Fonzie method generally works. Unplug the player, plug it back in, tap the eject button a few times, thump it hard on the top, give the eject a few more open-or-you'll-get-another-larrup tickles, thump it again, and the DVD generally pops out. Machines don't like a beating.

Brian McGovern

Problem though is that I am watching on a TV and tablet, and only allows 1x speed and goes up in quarter increments.

Clarence Newman

That sucks, Brian. Everything me and Clay just said is useless. I recommend the Fonzie method.

Chris Thom

Dang I was going to start this tonight to watch a long but the HBO Max app is so freaking glitchy with Comcast. Think I'm going to have to go back to making the Roku payments. It's soooo slow.

Ike

Well… looks like I’m going to have another GoT year or so. This will make Run #4 and I didn’t even like medieval dramas with its swords and Kings and sorcery and dragons and Queens and stuff. However, like the Lord of the Rings, this show’s acting and scope floored me. There is an encyclopedic website and some apps (someone please help me here) that caters to the first time viewer with characters names, maps, and locations that work to avoid spoilers. I found one that made me type in my long password to un-redact spoiler paragraphs or sections that eventually, I just gave up snooping. This is going to be a [fill in the blank] ride, Cassie - I can promise you that one.

Steve Mercier

No doubt your time on this channel has allowed you to build up a tolerance for gratuitous violence, language, sex, and content. Game of Thrones thinks that's adorable. Welcome to the show...

Art of Free Speech

Just an idea, look into Streamfab. I use it to DL movies legally from HBOMax so you don't have to deal with slowdowns. Just an idea

Walter

Immersive is a great word - there is SO much lore but I think the show lays it out really well. You need to pay attention, to be sure, but it's very rich and rewarding.

Chris Thom

Thanks. Just don't understand why it's so freaking slow through the cable box. HBO works fine on my cheap ass laptop. Was about to throw the remote through the tv.

mattosh79

I wanna watch more. Lol

Clay F

HBO Max is buggy for me in the Comcast cable interface, so I instead stream HBO Max on my TCL Roku TV (and on my PC) using my Comcast credentials.

Clarence Newman

Will be very interesting to see what the view figures on the first two episodes are.

Ian Tonge

I, for one, am pretty darn excited for some Game of Spiky Chairs.

Canadianant

Great reaction and Cassie is in! I'm glad you seemed to take the sex and violence in stride for the most part. It's all a bit shocking and again that's the point. We're dealing with a completely different time with completely different senses of morality and societal norms. There is also very defined class structure. Those in the lower classes are very much seen as disposable. Even the bastards or the imp are constantly reminded of their place and set straight that they are beneath the ruling class. The brother/ lover parts are obviously hard to stomach and that's the point. As with Cersei Lannister and most things regarding "that little prince" the cruelty and unjust actions are the whole point. As far as Sansa goes she's a bit of a cee u next Tuesday but can get a bit of a pass as she is young and naive. It's going to be tough having to waiting each week to get 2 more episodes. You love characters and backstories this world is full of great ones jon snow, Tyrion Lannister, the gorgeous Daenerys (the Khaleesi), khal Drago, it's a wild world. When this makes the channel grow exponentially don't forget is little people who were here early 😉 We knew you back then. Especially before you were hobnobbing with Tom Cruise and were besties with the cast of Star Trek. Lol

Chris Thom

Do you pay a monthly fee for the TCL Roku TV?

TheSingulatarian

She's like Kirsten Dunst in "interview with the Vampire".

Shehab Dawoud

This is the first time I’ve ever watched an episode of this show. I knew there was some incest but already in the first episode we got a brother and sister clapping cheeks? Really? The rest of it looked interesting though. I may just stick around.

Walter

I do believe Cersei Lannister (the Queen) was being sincere when talking to Catelyn Stark about her lost child. Cersei is a very complicated character. I believe she could legitimately sympathize with Catelyn's pain while also wanting her son dead. There are very few simple characters in Game Of Thrones.

Clay F

You mentioned a map. You could pay close attention to the moving map in the intro of each episode -- that might be enough.

Art of Free Speech

I think the reason the sex and nudity hits a bit differently in GoT is it's not gratuitous. It's not there for no reason, and it's not graphic (I mean, we see them bumping uglies, but not the uglies themselves, if that makes sense). Where they use it in certain places is to cause revulsion in the viewer, so you know what a weird or horrible situation it is (like the ep1 scene with Dany and Viserys, where Viserys actions SHOULD turn your stomach).

MikeLL

A great treat to wake up to this morning. I devoured the first episode reaction, but will save the second to savor for later. A great reaction. Cassie kept up very well. This will be a great watch through the entire series. I have no doubt Cassie will want to go the distance. It is very wise of Cassie to stay out of the comments. I loved her comment about how people should not express their expectations for upcoming episodes, even with her generally staying out of the comment section. Nothing infuriates me more than such comments, especially if a reactor is avoiding all spoilers, which of course they always do.

Tara ✨💫

Hi Cassie, it is a lot and a lot of characters and families. Subtitles help keep track of names while you are still learning. Also, I know reactors who took notes to help keep track of things as they introduce new characters and who they’re related to etc. The notes help if two people are talking about someone else, you can check your notes if you can’t remember who they’re talking about. You can keep track of the main Families: STARK (Ned), LANNISTER (The Queen, Cersei, twin broher Jamie and little brother Tyrion) TARGARYEN (Danaerys -Khaleesi means Queen in Dothraki and her brother is Viscerys, BARATHEON (King Robert) It also helps keep track if you know the house sigil when you see men holding the banners STARK: Direwolf, LANNISTER: Lion, TARGARYEN: Dragon and BARATHEON: Stag. I hope this helps!

Tara ✨💫

Cassie, the opening map changes depending on where the main characters go, but Wintertfell, Kings Landing and the Wall are prominent fixtures. When all that happened with the butcher’s boy, they were traveling from Winterfell on their way to Kings Landing and had stopped to rest.

Dustin Taylor

I guess this is how all the normies felt when she was watching Trek.

Kristin

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aarswft

If it helps to know, Jason Momoa was incredibly kind and protective of Emilia Clarke on set so that she felt safe, they are still very close.

keoma songs

NON-SPOILER Casting Trivia: If I remember right, The original pilot starred 2 different actresses in 2 key roles, both from Pride & Prejudice! Lady Cat Stark, Boromir's wife was first played by Jennifer Ehle who was Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 mini series. And Danaerys aka Khaleesi was originally played by Tamzin Merchant who was Darcy's sister in the 2005 Keira Knightley version. Both were recast after the pilot was re-written and filmed again but some footage of the original is still in, you'll notice shots of Sansa looking younger at the big feast, I think a lot of that footage was recycled and reshoots just cut in the final Lady Stark

Story Archer

SOOOOOO excited about this. The highest of the highs, the lowest of the lows, and whatever you might think about the final season, it can never take away this truly magnificent and ground-breaking journey.

Michael Lynch

Definitely stick with the series. It’s a powerful show and a lot of stuff happens. Some really amazing moments.

Story Archer

You know, I have this one-page primer that I give everyone when they start Game of Thrones - it's non-spoilery, it just basically explains who the four main houses are and very briefly touches on their history, but a lot of times it helps them understand and appreciate what's going on in the first couple of seasons much better. Do you think something like that might be appropriate here? The show really drops you into the middle of it...

Story Archer

Truth. His empathy and compassion on set for Emilia was basically legendary.

Paul Ark

One lovely result was that Sophie Turner (Sansa) adopted the dog who played her direwolf Lady

Scott Macaulay

Yay! I’m out sick today and this is about the best gift I could ask for! And it’s never an inappropriate time to say, “Winter is coming”.

Catherine LW

Did you see him on Jolly (YouTube)? He introduced them to Hawaiian comfort food. He’s hilarious!

Maisie

Hard for me to forgive his interview comment though

KTVindicare

Lol that first episode is so dense with material I forget sometimes what it's like for a newcomer. Cassie handled that really well, but this series is gonna be hard for her.

Joe J

Cassie has watched (is watching) the Outlander series also I believe. It's listed on her Letterbox anyway. That's another rough watch for the sexual content and violence.

Joe J

Cassie has also watched Outlander...some seasons anyway. That's good prep also, lol.

Omar

Bran Muffin lol of course.

JPDotCom23

I love it, had to watch the first episode last night, exciting to watch this again, and seeing her reaction to this series. Finally able to use my 4K collection.

Andrew Mote

Should have started Ted Lasso . Game of Thrones will be way too much for them.

KTVindicare

And by episode 2 Cassie has gotten a good idea of who is who. This is so much more fun than just watching the show is watching how Cassie reacts to everything.

Wil Castillo

The sigil of the characters family are also next to the actors who play them.

Omar

lol no judgement, but also no lie, waiting out the Trek phase took forever but this is a nice payoff.

Mojo One Thousand

Right out of the gate this was always going to push Cassie out her comfort zone, with the first episode ticking boxes on her list, such as the graphic violence, nudity/sex, and children being hurt. But, I thought she would enjoy it because compelling characters will override those more transient visual elements. Based on some of Cassie's initial reactions to some of the characters, I thought she may be changing her impressions pretty quickly, basically before the first episode was done. I was also a late comer to this series Cassie, I didn't start watching until after it had finished. Partly because I don't go well with things that over exposed/hyped in popular culture generally... it makes things seem like homework. And, growing up with US broadcast TV and 20+ episodes a season, as I got older began to wait until I knew there was an end before I would start things, as they can be a commitment - streaming has changed that a little as limited series are more of thing. Jason Momoa did this before "Aquaman" but after being a "Baywatch" lifeguard. It was this show that really propelled him into stardom. Cassie was right about Mark Addy ("King Robert"), he was in "A Knight's Tale" as one of Health Ledger's friends. Richard Madden ("Robb Stark") may be familiar as he was in the final scene of "1917" (on the channel) as the brother of the one deceased soldier that was sent on the mission. He is also "Ikaris" in the MCU movie "The Eternals" (on the channel) with Kit Harrington ("Jon Snow"). I know him from other British shows, that may not have been big in the States, but also recently in a streaming show called "Citadel". "Khalessi" is Emilia Clarke's character's title (basically queen), "Daenerys Targaryen" is her character's name. Momoa's character's name is "Drogo" and his title is "Khal" (basically king), which is why he is often referred to as "Khal Drogo". The opening credits can teach some of the geography as it is the map of the kingdoms, with the names of the prominent locations, e.g. "Winterfell". Glad you enjoyed it Cassie, because there is still plenty to go. And, I think we are going to need t o institute as "woof" counter. I think Cassie racked up a couple already, and there are going to be plenty more as we get through this.

Timothy Burrows

Ted Lasso will be live a warm hug after finishing Game of Thrones.

John A

lol I heard that at the end.

Shawnie

Question for the comments. I haven't watched a series as it was being posted ever here. If she did decide to binge like was said, would the uploads be posted too? Or Scheduled weekly no matter what?

Just Plain Bob

She’ll post every episode she watches, even if she binges (which she won’t). She loved Firefly, but didn’t binge. I would be shocked if she did so with GoT. And she will definitely post every episode on here. I would also be surprised if she posts episodes more than once a week but, if she did, you’d know it in advance when she sends out her weekly update. Don’t worry, she takes care of her patrons. You won’t miss anything unless you want to.

Clarence Newman

He started that protective stuff right from the first meeting. According to Emilia, she was standing in the lobby of the hotel where they were going to meet for the first time, and from the other side of the room, she heard someone shout "Wifeeeeeeeeey!!!" Turned around and there was Momoa with a big smile. They've been buddies ever since.

My_Cousin_Mose

I would think comments like "bring tissues next episode" or "you are going to love this characters journey" would be obvious not to say but people just can't help themselves. I suspect new subs here just for GoT will end up being guilty of this.

My_Cousin_Mose

I think there are quite a few gratuitous sex scenes in the show especially some of the brothel scenes.

Cole Jennett

She has watched Ted Lasso off channel, and loves it

Catherine LW

Was it necessary for Daenerys to be naked with her brother? Come on! 😂

David R

HBO has been producing content of this caliber for 40+ years now. The only advice I have for you, while trying my best not to spoil anything for you, is KEEP A CHEAT SHEET especially of references to persons and events from "the past". Oh and family trees will be VERY helpful.

AdrianF

Them? FWIW, she(!) appears to be loving GoT.

Cole Jennett

Yes, “bring tissues” is a spoiler

My_Cousin_Mose

Anything is possible but I bet Cassie will post 2 GoT episodes per week no matter how fast she watches it. Even if she binges it because of all the patrons with bad taste (I mean who don't like the show) can still have 2 reactions per week.

Tara ✨💫

Gosh, I forgot how much I like Sophie Turner with the red hair. Her blue eyes pop. Those Stark kids look so young!!

My_Cousin_Mose

I know they have been guarding that original pilot like a government secret but I hope someday somebody leaks it in it's entirety. I think Emelia Clarke did fantastic but I'm very interested to see Tamzin's take on Dany.

Adam Doyle

One thing i found VERY helpful going into the series blind, was a "family tree/map" that they included in the DVD version. It helps to place the families and locations. If you need there various versions online.

Omar

Forgot also, Leave the Wonderwall got me 😂😂😂

Andrew Mote

Didn’t see if it was Cassie and Carly or just by herself. Relax.

Bill Maurer

She's hooked. Lot of us knew she would be. Somehow or someway we need to get Carly up to speed and join in. That would be the EPIC reaction of reactions. The nudity dies down a bit after season 2. There is still some, but it does taper off. I read the first three books and the first book was very PG 13. But HBO added the b**bs and sex to get people ( young boys) hooked on the show.

Chris Thom

She had a really fun appearance on Conan during the height of the show. Always sticks out in my mind.

Chris Thom

For Haunting of Hill House she released the whole series on two vids. But she never skipped an episode.

Vak

Even after all these years, the credits intro with the rousing yet haunting theme, and the clockwork map, still gets me. I love the fact that you immediately wanted to watch Episode 3 but are somehow hanging on to the Cliff of Not-Binging. We were all there, Cassie. Something about this show, particularly in the early seasons, just has the ability to make the viewer think "just one more episode!" at 2 AM. I also got a kick out of your "oh, no!" reaction to Kit Harrington's Jon getting a forced haircut. A girl that I worked with, who was equally into the show back in the day, had EXACTLY the same reaction. I also had the misfortune to be taking a drink when you broke out the nickname "Bran Muffin" for the first time and may have choked a bit.

Yaisu

I'm ready for the next episode already. Also, you don't need a map. You get one at the beginning of every episode in the intro credits. It even changes with the story.

Laura Thornley

Prediction: the words "oh" "my" and "gosh" will be commonly gasped for the next year or so.

Stephen Woods

Although Game of Thrones is very good it is not the best TV show ever, That would be The Wire (2002-2008).

Clay F

Agree. Both are awesome.

Doc Larry/old geezer

I’m just interested in how the channel is going to navigate an eight season 73,episodes show. My concern and it may be unfounded the channel doesn’t become Game of Thrones in bed as opposed to Popcorn in Bed.

Clay F

In 8 months, the reaction to the series will be concluded.

Blake Evans

Respectfully disagree. Dark (2017) on Netflix is greatest show ever made. Most people give it a pass since it’s German but I try to recommend it to anyone that will listen to me. It changed my life. Not really, but kinda lol. Also like GoT deals with families and lineages.

Chris Retzlaff

It would be Popcorn on Thrones.....before Thrones in Bed.....

Clay F

Excellent comments. While the sex/nudity hooks some people, it not completely gratuitous imo but serves narrative and thematic purposes, enriching the fictional world contributing to realism, character development, power dynamics, and the overall immersive experience of the show. Goes beyond mere titillation to explore complex themes and societal structures.

Chris Retzlaff

Ive read all the books and Novellas...watched this series a dozen times...and I still get excited and almost emotional while watching the first episode...I love these journeys

Milton Reduxed

You're all wrong it's Trailer Park Boys

Clay F

I think she sticks to a weekly schedule (one post per week). However, If she does happen to react to more than 2 episodes in a given week, I think she would post (one post) that week all of the episodes she reacted to.

Doc Larry/old geezer

Clay F Star Trek next generation was only five seasons, and Cassie had to be selective and only choose selective episodes

Brian's Dog

Nothing compares to Scarecrow and Mrs. King, but these are all close runner ups.

Clay F

She already seems hooked on this stellar TV -- immersed. Think about how rich her reactions will be with her focus on character development and evolving storylines in the series -- don't get to that extent with a 2-hr movie.

Clay F

Over half of the viewing audience is female. Definitely soft porn in Outlander series. Plus, sexual violence. I fast forward through parts of two episodes late in S1 w/the worst extended rape/torture. *ENews on Outlander: "the most graphic and disturbing rape scenes ever to air in the history of television."

Clay F

Previously, Cassie about series on PiB: “I’ve done obviously not as many shows [series] as I have done movies but some of my favorites have been the shows because I just feel like you get to know characters and look forward to characters. Seeing them in weekly episodes.”

Kristin

TNG was 7 seasons, and in most seasons she did 6 episodes.

Kristin

There are a lot of wieners in there too. IMO the nudity and sex doesn't die down until after the 3rd season.

Clay F

She reacted to about 45 TNG episodes. There are 73 GoT episodes. Again, her reaction to GoT will end in 8 months. A nice aspect is the GoT reaction will be smooth, fluid with no distractions on polls selecting episodes, and with her being much more informed and in the groove. A better experience than with the TNG reaction, even though I do love TNG and liked her reactions. She is really picking up aspects in GoT. I am impressed. She is smart. She will be invested. She will be more fully informed, unlike with TNG where she missed so much. Yet, the GoT reactions will end.

Cole Jennett

I watched the first 2 seasons of The Wire because I’ve seen comments like this. I’m not saying Game of Thrones is the best, but I was pretty bored for most of both seasons of The Wire that I watched. The seasons wrap up strong, but it was a slog for me

Bill Maurer

@ Clay F - Take Daenerys Targaryen's role in this series. She, in the beginning, was basically sold as a slave to Khal Drogo for her brother to win back his throne. I "get" the way she was treated and her nudity falls into her character. - some spoilers - for Littlefinger and his whorehouse ... ok, I get it. It's a whorehouse. I think we all get what goes on there, sometimes they took it to an extreme. I also think she will, eventually, watch more than two per week. Not sure how her schedule and life is. But two a week and 73 episodes will take 37 weeks or 8 + months. That is a bit too long. We will see though.

Doc Larry/old geezer

Clay F valid points TV shows and miniseries require a big commitment. I’m sure Cassie has the skills to navigate it. There’s just some concerns. The Sopranos might be fun. If this endeavor is successful on the channel. If you wonder how specialist has time to do this, I’m semi retired.

kaiielle

@Blake - Love seeing a fellow fan of Dark! I watched it for the first time last fall and was so blown away. It hurt my brain and it hurt my heart, but it was so worth the journey and the rewatch value is wild.

kaiielle

And "woof" haha

Guybrush Threepwood

If it makes you feel better, Sophie Turner adopted 'Lady" in real life

Kawaii Leonard

Same. I've read the book series in high-school, before the series aired. It's still my top fantasy series.

Joe J

Clay - how would you feel if she was reacting to a longish show you didn't like? Many patrons will embrace her reactions to GoT, and many patrons won't. We have no way to know what the level of patron support is.

WestBound

It's the sopranos

Clay F

Doc Larry -- I am looking forward to being semi-retired. Won't be too long fom now. I prefer The Sopranos over GoT. I hope she reacts to The Sopranos next. I know she would become invested in The Sopranos (stellar TV).

Javier Hernandez

It's like Game of Cards but with swords and spears. Lots of political maneuvering and family loyalties being tested.

Clarence Newman

She thinks she got "unhealthily attached to these characters" in The Last Of Us? Wait until the 20 great characters in this one start getting under her skin.

Clarence Newman

The numbers on YT will give us a good idea.

Chris Retzlaff

So she puts out a watch a long once a week to GOT...and people will jump ship...She puts out three full videos a week and does two or three live events a month...so 4 videos...against 8 full watches....8 Yt edits.if thats your thing and 2 events...4/22 and nonGOT patreons will leave....crazy idea. If so.....Gosh...GOT reactions tend to give a 20 %percent bump in Subs on YouTube...its a cheat code for reactors

Renato Stojanovic

"I want to watch more..." lol! A very accurate response after this episode. That was my exact reaction 14 years ago when I first saw this show. Can't wait to see your reactions for the rest of this series. This is my favorite series EVER. I've watched it all the way through 10 times or more over the years. I'm glad you're finally doing a reaction on this amazing series. 👏

Kevin Albertina

When I saw Sin City and Game of Thrones on the viewing list, my first thoughts were that this will be a rough stretch for Cassie's viewing. Alas, be brave, for this is not for the faint of heart.

Just Plain Bob

Joe J, I’m already planning to take at least a few months off from the channel. Losing 1/3 of the reactions that I might be interested in is enough to warrant dropping my subscription for at least a little while. Because, whether people want to admit it or not, 1/3 is a lot.

Bill Maurer

I can't remember where i read the quote but someone once said they thought season 1 & 2 where directed by teenage boys due to all the b**bs being shown on screen

Chris Retzlaff

I thought Tamzin was a bit one note in The Tudors around the same time as this....she doesn't have that compassionate innocent look that Emelia brought in the first season

Chris Retzlaff

Thats the dumbest quote Ive ever heard.... Tim Van Patton...Alan Taylor....there were some of the best directors working on this show......now if they said it was written by....then I could say thanks

Brent Petty

Every time I see the Hound, I keep expecting him to say "Yarp."

Scott Macaulay

This was great! Hurry up and watch more!!!😂. I’ve been wanting to rewatch the series for a while now so this is very fortuitous. Now the initial awkwardness is over in the first two episodes. Watching certain scenes with Cassie is kind of like watching with a daughter or mother depending on your age 🤷😂

Bill Maurer

Could have been written then. I remember reading the quote

Clay F

Many movies she reacts to I don't like (or don't anticipate liking or gets shit reviews which means for me I probably won't like the movie). Yet, I suffer though some I don't like to enjoy her reaction. She is really the only reactor I do that with. Though there is another 30-ish female Canadian reactor I do that on occasion -- especially with highly rated classics (e.g., pre-1980 that are AFI Top 100) she reacts to regularly that I have never seen and generally would never watch on my own -- but do so with her reaction to expand my horizon and I like how animated she is, and pays off -- have been pleasantly surprised w/the movie on occasion, e.g., liked or appreciated much better than Cliffhanger, The Sum of All Fears, Double Jeopardy, Mad Max I, Enter the Dragon, Thunderdome, Man of Steel, BHC, D&D, Planet of the Apes (2001), etc. that Cassie recently reacted to. This week, that 30-ish female Canadian reactor is reacting to A Streetcar Named Desire, Cool Hand Luke, and a TNG episode. I have sought out long series reactions w/other reactors and very much liked it. Currently, watching Mad Men reaction which is great (they recently did Sopranos which was good). Two years ago, the first long series I sought out a reaction was Outlander you commented on -- and very much liked an Outlander reaction by one female reactor and somewhat liked an Outlander reaction by another female reactor. As for Cassie, I suspect she will choose iconic long series I like. For Cassie, there are 3 categories to me of long series characterized this way: 1. LONG SERIES I LIKE. Would gladly watch the reaction. I like so many long series. I also appreciate many series that would make for a good reaction. I am especially a fan of iconic long series. 2. LONG SERIES I HAVE NOT WATCHED OR AMBIVALENT ABOUT. I will watch Cassie's reactions in this category, and likely enjoy it. For me, this category has been like half of the movies that Cassie reacts to (half the channel). If I don't enjoy a series, I will stop. 3. LONG SERIES I DON'T LIKE. This will be a judgment call for me but would skip many. Though, a small price to pay for me b/c shouldn't happen often as I believe the typical long series reaction she chooses I would like to see her reaction. I am very flexible. There have been hours and hours of movies she has reacted to that I really didn't like the movie or didn't do much for me. Cassie dedicating a 1/3 of PiB to long series is a big positive for me. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives, even if she occasionally reacts to a long series I skip.

Clay F

Depends on how invested she is. She handles "rough" just fine if she is invested, as she is with GoT. She handles "rough" less fine (but ok) if she is less invested, as she was with Sin City.

John Rando

Everyone apologize for making Cassie watch this. And to me, for making me watch this all over again!

John Rando

Although, Seasons 3&4 have some of the greatest episodes of TV ever made. Two of my favorite seasons of any show of all time

Joe J

I think Cassie's YT numbers will be high for S1, but then drop-off some. I expect views will be in line with CinePals, who are also reacting to GoT (currently in S4 on YT). Cassie's paid patrons are down 11.5% YTD. I hope GoT will at the least gain back those patrons.

Just Plain Bob

Clay, I’ve seen GoT, the entire series. It had one of the worst endings of any show I’ve ever seen and I have no desire to see it again. So, to me, 1/3 of the reactions for the next 8-9 months are a complete waste. As for sticking it out because there are movies she might react to that I also wouldn’t like, that ignores the numbers. Instead of three chances a week for a reaction to a movie I like, there are only two. It would be like going to your favorite pizza place and they told you “We’ve implemented a new policy. We’ll still slice your pizza into 8 pieces, but we’re gonna throw away three of them.” That’s going to substantially impact my enjoyment and materially alter my decision points.

Clay F

A key is the nature of a reaction to a series compared to a 2-hr movie. Generally more rich, more invested, more discussion, more involved. Entertaining. Paid patrons are down YTD for most reactors -- the state of the industry. Maybe GoT will help recover some of that for PiB. Bob -- half (1/2) the movies she has reacted to (half the channel) are shit (dislike not only the ending but much if not all of the movie) to me or mediocre to me. 12 months every year.

JPDotCom23

She's not reading these but someone should tell her the opening credit of each episode represent the locations and houses that will be featured in the episode. I didn't know this 'til near the end of season two.

Just Plain Bob

Exactly, so if 1/3 are a waste right off the bat, that reduces the chances still further that I’ll find one I like. To use your numbers, 1/2 of 3 reactions a week for 8 months = 54 reactions I’ll like, on average (1.5 per week x 4.5 weeks a month x 8 months). Losing a reaction a week to GoT, the number I could expect to enjoy in that same time frame would be 36 reactions (1/2 of 2 reactions a week = 1 reaction I’d enjoy on average x 4.5 weeks per month x 8 months = 36 reactions). That’s a net loss of 18 reactions to me. Why would I pay full price for 2/3 of the product? Makes more sense to drop it for a while and catch up on what I do like at a later date.

Russell

Agreed I wont watch it again. Maybe a few scenes throughout that were great but otherwise nope.

Clay F

Bob, I appreciate and respect you makng the decision to drop for a while. Like you said, you can catch up on what you do like at a later date. As for the numbers, I predict I have a much greater chance of liking a series she reacts to than a movie she reacts to. When I like the series which should be norm, the content I like increases from 0.5 (half the movies) to 0.67 [1/3 (the series) + 1/3 (half the movies in the 2/3)]. For next 8 months, I have great content/reactions to rely on w/GoT week in, week out for 1/3 of channel -- as a floor. So next week, for example, I have little interest in A.I. or The Human Comedy, but at least I have GoT. Very entertaining watching her get into GoT. She's craving to binge.

Brian's Dog

Alright, I broke down and bought the whole series. It feels like I'm going into a LOST rewatch.

Bill Maurer

True, but if something pops up during the show where someone has a question on the location of the event ... that map in the beginning does not help.

Clay F

Very entertaining watching her get into GoT.

John Rando

Love how so many people mention LOST when watching GOT. You must have noticed all of the connections

Mojo One Thousand

You're not the only one... it's for "the greater good".

Brian McGovern

Believe me, Clarence. Already tried that except the thumping. A couple of solid taps on the player though, but nothing responding. I think I have to No5 it to get the DVD out. I think it might be time to upgrade both player and TV to 4K next year. Colour on TV is very poor now. All shows feel like black and white. There is still colour but very poor quality. Keep using it till the picture goes completely then upgrade.

JohnnyUtah

I've seen it 8x and I even got goosebumps when you started it. This is going to be so much fun! I can't wait to go on the journey of Fire & Ice with you!

Maisie

Clarence I had the exact same thought!

Maisie

My favorite interview is the one doing yoga with baby goats. Hilarious.

Patrick

Come on Carl...literally the 3rd 4th 5th and 6th words of the post, "PLEASE don't post spoilers" 🙄 smh

Maisie

Yeah, I watched GOT and I couldn’t even make it through Outlander for all the SA violence.

Obie Brown

Oh my Gosh! This is gonna be a WILD ride. This is the first long form show she'll be watching.

Brian McGovern

I did not get to watch along, but what I did see had me LOL. “Brother and Sister? Twins? Ohhh. Eeeww”😆😂

Tyler Hale

This is going to be awesome

Rick Williams

Cassie has dragged me back into this world. I will ride it with her. And what a wild ride it we be.

Rick Williams

So you would prefer to lose all 3 because of the one you don't like. Weird math. You don't like 1/3 so you will give up the 2/3's you may like. All or nothing will lead to a very unsatisfactory life.

Rick Williams

Please it is 2 episodes a week. That is 36.5 weeks It is 2 hours a week GoT and 4 hours a week on movies on average. You can please some of the people all the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time. So you may as well do what pleases you and the hell with people. Some will always be unhappy with your choices. But some will be happy.

Nathan Benefield

I am so eager to watch this with you, especially after listening to your intro. 😲

David Cansler

Buckle up...that's about all there is to say

Story Archer

She's actually right... THAT particular episode (you all know the one I'm talking about) was largely responsible for the mainstreaming of reaction videos and really jump-started the trend.

Miguel

150 likes, and 254 comments, I think this reaction series might do some numbers.

Gray

This is great she so into the show and i'm really pleased she's doing 2 episodes at a time

Johnny Bullis

Cass.. I wish I were you .. to be able to see this show for the first time.. I watched them when they first aired and like you, it had me from the beginning.. we had to wait a whole week to see another new episode then at least a year or more to see a new season. And to respond to your comment about how this show is about sex and death... my friend.. you have no idea... LOL And one cool trivia note for you.. pretty much all of the Stark children and Jon Snow are all associated with Marvel movies now..

Gray

Will always be Band Of Brothers for me

Johnny Bullis

Yeah dude.. not cool... let her learn this on her own..

2-Can

Cassie, if you want to avoid spoilers, you will probably have to stop watching YouTube until you complete the series. Once their algorithm detects you are watching GoT, your feed is likely to be flooded with clips and reactions to clips, the mere titles of which will spill major spoilers. So take the next year or so off from YouTube.

Ulf Jerlström

reactify did not like the reaction edited with multiple episodes tried to sync it with ep1 and it just didn't want to work synced :(

Just Plain Bob

That’s a gross misrepresentation of what I said. But, thankfully, your opinion of my decisions is absolutely worthless.

Chris Thom

Just a reminder that she said she'll most likely be avoiding the comments under these videos. Would imagine she may change her mind in the future because she'll want to discuss. But for now it's just us here and the mods.

Mark Daniels

By the old gods and the new, I’m excited for this!

Mark Daniels

P.S. Can we get The Wire? Super super pretty pretty please? One day. All I’m sayin…

Chris Thom

I've only seen one season of it, but I know all the biggest surprises just because of the algorithm.

Cole Jennett

I don’t know, I’d think the further she gets into it the less she will want things spoiled. It only takes one person seeking attention to ruin everything for her.

Cole Jennett

Even IMDb kind of spoils things because if she looks up an actor or actress to see how she knows them, it often shows what years they were on the show, which could spoil who lives and dies.

Chris Thom

Kind of shocked she made it this many years without spoilers. I've barely seen any of the show but I know most of the major plot points just from E! News, talk shows, and the YouTube algorithm.

Cole Jennett

I’m sure she saw some stuff back at that time but she wouldn’t have known the context. I was surprised she didn’t really know who Kit Harrington was as he was kind of the “it” guy for a time. Especially with how plugged into social media she seems to be. It’s possible as we get further in that it jogs her memory here or there.

Joe Mallard

I was confused what was happening with half of this show, but I may have to watch it again.

Clay F

Brett — yeah stick with with 2 episodes per week, that is what she has done in the past on series.

SeanATX

This will be a fun reaction series to follow. One of the all-time great shows. I’ll never understand people who say they can’t enjoy it because of disappointment with the later seasons. It’s episodic TV.

Kit Taylor

Hang in there Cass! This show will change your life. I wish I could be watching it with you for the first time again. This is the next best thing though.

Clarence Newman

And the later seasons aren't that bad. She'll enjoy it all.

TheSingulatarian

Worst problem with the later seasons is they start teleporting around Westerose and Essos. In the early seasons you could feel the vastness of the continent and it took a long time to go from location to location. Then in later season they go back and forth to locations in the blink of an eye. I don't believe it is a spoiler. This map shows all of the locations in the world of "Game of Thrones". It may be useful to Cassie. https://quartermaester.info/

Alexander Ocean

Holy shit, I was following since 3k followers and remember recommending this and thinking she would never go for it! Looks like im subbed for the next year!!!

Clarence Newman

Something has occurred to me. In 1962, Cassius Clay said this: "I don't want no parts of Sonny Liston. He's a rough old boy and I ain't messin' with him." 18 months later he was on Liston's front lawn at 1am with a bear collar telling him to get his ugly ass out here! Cassie's journey to Game of Thrones has been similar.

Kevin Albertina

Yes, but I have to admit, there are episodes of Game of Thrones that I won't rewatch. I have to believe there is one episode that will be especially...well, you know what I mean.

Mark White

Thanks for the reaction Cassie. I will reserve my opinion on GoT, until I have watched at least the entire first season. But, it’s nice to go on the journey with you Cass.

MikeLL

Agree, The Wire is the best show ever made for TV. Better than The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, GOT, you name it. The Wire is the top.

Milton Reduxed

I've not re-watched this since it first ended and wasn't sure how I would feel watching it again knowing how the series culminates—and 10 minutes in I switched off; The disappointment is too great. I cannot invest another 90 hours of my life in something the showrunners treated so poorly, something to just get done as quickly as possible and wash their hands of before taking their job at Disney

Milton Reduxed

It's not episodic TV at all. It's the exact polar opposite of episodic TV

Stephen Dias

Some very cool things happen in GOT; there are also some disturbingly violent scenes. It will be interesting to see Cassie's reactions.

Joe J

Milt - Don't post expectation spoilers. Must avoid those.

SeanATX

Fair point. What I meant to say was that the show can still be enjoyed for individual episodes, or scenes even. Even in the last season, I enjoyed the majority of the episodes, despite not loving some of the overall story choices.

Milton Reduxed

This is just me describing my feeling, nothing to do with anything in the plot. If I said I'm so excited and it's so great and everyone on the show did such an amazing job no one would mind

Joe J

Guys - best if we can avoid expectation spoilers.

Joe J

Milt - the mods may feel differently, we'll have to see what happens with comments like yours.

Milton Reduxed

That's the prerogative of the mods For example the post above mine says ''Some very cool things happen in GOT; there are also some disturbingly violent scenes''—are these spoilers?

Clay F

Ditto

Matt Wathen

I haven't had HBO in years, but I signed back up a few minutes ago just so I can watch Cassie's reaction to the series. This is going to be great!

Clarence Newman

Guys, the "no spoiler" thing has never been more important than right here and now and I get that, but I do think some folks are going a wee bit too far with it. I mean, really....is it a spoiler to say "there are things that disappointed me" or "you'll need tissues for the next episode" or "you'll really love this character"? We just need to make sure we don't go overboard, or it might get to the point where we can't say anything about it at all.

Doc Larry/old geezer

Rick Williams hi I was just posing a question. I have the utmost confidence in Cassie and Ben running their channel. The choices they make demonstrate they know what they’re doing on their platforms. I think Game of Thrones is an interesting show deserving of reaction. Cassie was able to watch Band of Brothers, The, Pacific and Masters of the Air all of which had excellent reactions. I think Game of Thrones will draw an interesting audience with a diversity of opinion. Thank you for commenting.

Cole Jennett

Absolutely it’s a spoiler if you say “you will need tissues for the next episode”. That totally sets an expectation which can ruin the reaction. I was with you otherwise Clarence.

Kenneth

Cassie: A RomCon which you may enjoy is My Super Ex- Girlfriend - 2006 - Uma Thurman & Luke Wilson

kaiielle

Clarence, watch Cassie's intro to this video again and you'll see that two of your examples qualify as the type of spoiler Cassie said in this intro that she doesn't want to see. Basically anything that starts with "You'll __" when directed to Cassie, is setting expectations and it's better to not.

Paul Nevland

Longest intro ever and best intro ever

Matt Mabry

How awesome was that fellow PIB-ers ? Cassie , it was so much fun to watch this with you. I read all the books prior to the series coming out and they are almost spot on. The investment by HBO was an incredible amount of money and time. They had multiple locations shooting at the same time. The back stories on the actors, locations, and sets in amazing to watch. P.S. always pay attention the the beginning part where they have the map and it moves between kingdoms. In the game of thrones, you either win or you die.

Darren Harrison

So thrilled you are going to watch this on-channel :)

Clarence Newman

Ok, fair enough. I’m clearly going to have to elevate my understanding of the term “spoiler” for the duration of the series. However! If the time comes when our Cassie needs a tissue and she hasn’t got a tissue because we couldn’t tell her to bring tissues, you two are gonna owe her some tissues.

Darren Harrison

Geography-wise, the author said he based it on the British Isles. The wall featured in the episodes you just watched is inspired by Hadrian's Wall in northern England. There are other easily recognizable features, and I probably cannot say much about them to avoid spoilers.

Cole Jennett

She should know better and always have them on hand anyways, lol.

Uncle Phoenix

IF I could give Popcorn a word of advice, in addition to studying the map a little; also study the cast list and review who all the secondary characters are. When things get going, they start rattling off “places” and “Names”; and they just assume that the audience remembers all that information that they got once in Season One.

Cole Jennett

Just don’t get your cast list from IMDb because it may show what years they are on the show which is a pretty big spoiler

Uncle Phoenix

Yes. I would use Grok and just review the characters from only the seen episodes.

Clay F

Same

Clay F

In a strict sense, a comment on being disappointed as to how the series culminates is an expectation spoiler. Let me provide my spoiler: There are different views as to how the series culminates. I am fine with how the series culminates. Saying with no time limitation that "some very cool things happen" or there are "some disturbingly violent scenes'' [which she has already seen some] is less signficant. Saying you are "excited and it's so great and everyone on the show did such an amazing job" is less signficant. Saying you are sad and it's so bad and everyone on the show did such a shit job is less significant.

Mike Lemon

I'll give another piece of advice- it doesn't matter. If you're "lost" for a little bit, they'll explain in a while, or give a clue, and you'll be fine. It is a fairly well written show, so they never leave you "lost" for very long. It is entertainment, don't make it homework. Sit back and enjoy.

Kawaii Leonard

It is based on British isles but Westeros is much bigger, the size of south America.

Clarence Newman

My ebay order of Seasons 1-3 of Thrones should be arriving tomorrow. As soon as I hear the ding dong of my doorbell, it'll be like Arnie running for the last Turbo Man action figure left on the shelf. Our Postie may well become collateral damage in the melee. The anticipation is palpable, guys. Now I know how germs feel when someone drops a piece of cake on the floor and the 5 second rule gets beyond the count of 3. "Hold. Hold! WAHEEEEEEY!!!"

Gray

Yeah she'll catch on with all the characters and places she's only 2 eps in the opening titles shows the map anyway, I don't think she's reading any comments on this thread anyhow as I haven't seen her like any posts no doubt to avoid spoilers.

Nick Ireland

I really hate all of these comments telling her to study maps and look up family trees etc. Let her figure it out herself, she's not slow. She seems to be catching on quickly from these first two episodes at least.

Clay F

You will like her reaction to the first two episodes. Glad you were agressive in getting S1-S3.

bgb1975 (Brian)

George Martin still hasn't finished the series of books, has he?

ArsTropica

I hope she watches the history and lore extras between seasons. They are the closest thing to actually reading the books.

Chris Thom

You're sure you lost the disc? Did you check under the couch?

Mike Lemon

He will NEVER finish the books.

Obie Brown

She was already asking some very important questions, Cassie is a smart one.

Sean

Season 1 blu ray box set came with a family tree outline. No spoilers or things unknown. Just enough to help you with the characters right out the gate.

Sean

Yes. That was very helpful. And it was no spoilers. Just enough to help make the family connections.

Freddy munguia

Entire first season is only an appetizer to the way you’ll feel about the show as a whole

kaiielle

I agree. There is so much risk to looking up a family tree too. She can ask the mods for one, if she feels she needs it, but the show really does explain everything and Cassie pays attention and remembers.

kaiielle

Reactors will have different guidelines on what spoilers mean to them. Obviously plot/character is a no-brainer across the board, but expectations is where it's gonna vary. Some don't care at all, some do, and some only care with certain series, like we're seeing Cassie do with Game of Thrones. If she is told to have tissues right before a certain episode, she'll naturally begin that episode wondering what is going to happen to make her cry and it might be the only thing on her mind. It will still result in an authentic reaction, but probably not as authentic as it could be, you know?

Darren Harrison

I don’t think there’s really much to be gained by studying the maps since the map appears in the credits with the locations relevant to that episode. This was my favorite TV show during its 8 season run and I’ve watched it through probably three times since then.

Clay F

Clarence -- Hold Down A ("Ames") this week 3 full reactions: Cool Hand Luke, A Streetcar Named Desire, TNG S3E01 (starting w/S3, she not skipping episodes). She a female Canadian (about 32?) I think you would like better than Jen. You get to chat with Ames some in Patreon and especially in Discord if you want. You can message her and she responds b/c she not overwhelmed with members. If I only had time for one reactor, or were too poor that I could only afford one reactor, that would be Cassie hands down. No question. No competition.

Kiss the Librarian

Gets me hyped every time. Like stepping into the wardrobe to find a very different Narnia. Unskippable.

Philip Alan

Cassie. Don't do anything but watch the episodes. Don't look anything up. Don't worry about maps. Don't worry about looking up family trees. Just watch. :) kthanksbye.

Kiss the Librarian

Wonder if HBO will notice all the new subscriptions lol

Kiss the Librarian

I just realized GoT reactions is how I got into watching reactors a few years ago. Anyone else watch the videos recorded real time of that crowded bar in Chicago where they blasted the show instead of sports, and the whole place was sitting in rapt attention? Their videos are still up on youtube. Priceless reactions.

Kiss the Librarian

She is all of us when we first watched. Found myself crying at the sad parts all over again. Have to agree with her; the show is so immersive. It's rare to find the perfect blend of quality production, excellent writing, excellent acting, and excellent directing all in one story.

Kiss the Librarian

Haven't watched Lost since it aired. As much as there is to say about GOT, it's far better than Lost.

Kiss the Librarian

Disagree about The Wire. It's pretty good, but the whole conceit of it being grounded in reality fell apart when the cop goes undercover to a human trafficking ring where young womeen/girls who'd been sent against their will overseas in cramped shipping containers (where many died) to become indentured sex slaves were suddenly super giddy about giving some random guy an orgy - that the let go on too long while his colleagues waited in earshot. It was portrayed for laughs like a dumb preteen fantasy, then suddenly switched gears back to, "everything is gritty and serious and we really care about these women's wellbeing." 1,000% agree that Dark is the best series ever made. Quantum physics as allegory, are you kidding me? Run, don't walk.

Kiss the Librarian

@Sean S That's useful, especially for viewers who didn't read the books. In the kindest way, I'm surprised Cassie is doing so well. Although, with all the different houses and nicknames characters have, a reference will probably be needed as the show goes on. So far, it's fairly light and focused.

Mark T

I agree, millions of people watched it the first time through without needing maps or family trees, just enjoy the ride!

Clarence Newman

Chris. They must be somewhere but I couldn't find them when I really needed them. They'll turn up, but I can't be waiting for it to happen. Clay. I realise every other reactor on the planet is watching my very favourite movies and shows, and diversifying my reactorverse would give me more chances for a win, but I'm not going to do that. First of all, I don't really have the time. I tend to have verbal dysentry when it comes to my posts (you all know it) and it takes up a lot of my recreational day. And second, Cassie may have an annoying habit of generally missing the absolute favourites on my list, but she's always done pretty right by me in terms of her output. It's been a bit lean the past month or so, but generally, she'll knock one film off my main list out of every 4 uploads. Add Game of Thrones to that, and I'm guaranteed at least 1 in 3 for the foreseeable future, so Jen and Ames will have to go on without me.

Clarence Newman

That's true, Kaiielle, but it's also no different from the comments she's got on every film or tv show she's ever reacted to. How many times have people said "you'll love it" or "this is crap" or any number of other personal opinions that can be construed as an expectation spoiler? Literally every film, but when the film gets going, they mean nothing because Cassie clears her mind and allows the story to unfold. I'm very conscious of not dropping spoilers, so my only point here is to ensure we don't just jump on everyone that presents an opinion of what to expect. Vague is an absolute requirement, because vague is not going to betray what's going to happen, when, or to who, and by the time it does, Cassie will be into the show and her reaction will be authentic. It's a difficult one, because having said all that, I do love those moments in reactions where Cassie discovers something that could have been spoiled in the comments: "Excuse me! I didn't know Rocky was in this!" (Demolition Man) Her giant O-face when Spock appears on the screen, or when Scotty materialises on the transporter pad, both in TNG. Plus the entire, delightful dawning realisation that Shinzon in Star Trek Nemesis was a young Tom Hardy. "Hoo-hoo-hoo-wut?" Wonderful moments that can definitely be ruined by spoilers, so it's always important to remind everybody. I just think it can go a little too far is all.

Clarence Newman

George Martin is a great writer, and also the reason I am not published myself. Many years ago I wrote a novel called The Black Forest - it's about a prince who blah blah blah. Anyway, I wrote it for fun and put it away. 10 years later, I revisited it and padded out the story somewhat. (It was too superficial before, with no back story.) Then I put it away again. During Covid, I decided to make a concerted effort to do a full rewrite, revamp and try and get it published, because I actually thought it was pretty good. The mistake I made, halfway through my rewrite, was to start listening to Game of Thrones on audiotape for inspiration. That pretty much did for my plans to get my book published because the writing in Thrones is so good, it made mine look like second-grader waffle. So thank you, George Martin, for the wonder that is Game of Thrones and for destroying my dreams. Though I still say your best work was with The Beatles.

Story Archer

Burlington Bar - yeah, they're priceless. That was the last time I can remember that entire communities - entire cultures, even - would collectively gather to watch a show... I wonder if we'll ever get that again?

Obie Brown

The shows opening credits show an amazing map already that shows new locations as they happen each episode.

LukeG84

Well I finally watched the first two episodes of Game of Thrones. I think it's safe to say Cassie is more invested in this series than me at the moment. I just keep thinking, The Witcher is a better comparable series. Perhaps I'll get more invested in time. 🤞🏻 In the mean time, it's FOMO and seeing Cassie's reactions to the shocking scenes sustaining my interest, so I'll keep watching along.

Clay F

Glad you are joining us.

Astraeos

Well, just when I thought I was out, you pulled me back in. I'm here for this Game of Thrones run. Finally watched your reaction to the first two episodes, and I'm definitely all in this, once again. This show was so huge for me for almost a decade, my entire 20's. Gatherings with friends for watch parties, reading the books, reading every page of the Wiki online, getting into stupid arguments about nonsense with people about the show, etc. Every week when the seasons were airing, it was all everybody could do to get through to the week to Sunday to see the new episode. I've never in my life seen so much interaction in random places about a show out and about in public. It was a great time to be apart of this show during its run, and especially during its peak. I'm glad you seem to definitely be enjoying it so far, and I can't wait to see more of your reaction to this magical show. It's really all just bringing me back, and it's pretty awesome.

TechJJ

Don't give up if you believe it's good! Not every story has to be GoT or TLOU level of story telling, and yours don't have to be in order to be good on its own. Just don't be afraid to get third party feedbacks early to make iterations. Heck, maybe even ChatGPT is pretty good at reviewing and offer pretty good revisions (but check terms and maybe use an equivalent but local LLM).

Clay F

Cassie Episode 1 Reaction Outro: "I've got alot to learn but I am excited for this. I already know this feels like I am going to want to binge it. Cassie Episode 2 Reaction Outro: "I want to watch more." "I want to keep watching."

Clarence Newman

Thanks for the encouragement, mate, maybe I’ll go back to it one day. I’ll never use AI though. Might as well get someone else to write it.

McShades

I know some people are telling you to look stuff up, but I wouldn't, you might accidently see spoilers. If I can figure out what's going on by just watching the episodes, anyone can LOL... I get so confused sometimes but sometimes you just have to watch a few more episodes before some stuff clicks with you on the earlier episodes you already watched.

Doughboy

I would like to see at the end of the seasons, you give us your fav characters and least fav, and most importantly just enjoy the show.

Christian Becker

I'm really arguing with myself atm. On the one side I'd like to see the reactions, but on the other I'm unsure if I want to do it to myself again. Don't get me wrong, even if I joined the bandwagon rather late, somewhere after season 4 was new, I started at the beginning and binged it through to the end of said season within two weeks. But even for me, veteran of a plethora of weird and heavy cinematic stuff I am, there were moments where I went — uff, do I really want to see it? But in the end, I think my sado-maso tendencies will win in the end.

Clay F

Stellar TV

Jay

@1:50:40 yeah Cassie I think this scene is a fan favorite for most viewers. We all sensed it

Hans Engelen

"I wanna watch more" ... Rofl, yeah there we go... Hook, line and sinker.

MertzRocks

I did something similar to catch up and yeah - there are always moments... But I was never in doubt about continuing. Soldiering on like any old wight right to the end...

MertzRocks

To quote Kosh from Babylon 5: "...And so it begins..."

Thamor

Try avoid looking up anything, you can very easily now get spoiled for future things as you posting these to YT. For your best enjoyment just keep watching and let the story tell you. Only thing I would advice is try to keep in your mind this is closer to medieval England/Europe style of culture and it has nothing to do how we behave nowadays. One of the best TV and Book stories out there.

MertzRocks

Just re-upped when I saw you were reacting to this! Great reactions Cassie. ❤️

Story Archer

Yeah, need to keep in mind that it takes a month or more to travel one-way from King's Landing to Winterfell.

Story Archer

Hey, if you actually FINISH your series you'll be a leg upon Martin, so there's that!

Darrin Hicks

I’ve been a fan of your publicly available reactions for some time now. But now that you’re doing GoT, I have to see the full reactions. Looking forwarding watching you watch the whole series 😁

Clay F

"my repulsive nephew" She seemed to get a chuckle out of that. I liked it too. She likes Tyrion.

My_Cousin_Mose

You're not still waiting on dvds to arrive are you Clarence?

Clarence Newman

No sir, they arrived yesterday. I gave my postman a Frenchie and then wedgied him for late delivery. I only watched episode 1 yesterday, though, cos I don’t want to rush it.

My_Cousin_Mose

Sweeeet! But your poor postman, I have a feeling he has put in a request for transfer several times now.

Clarence Newman

I demand nothing but excellence from my postie, Mose, and I only violate him physically if he falls short. He'll thank me in the end.

Christian Becker

Yeah that's the thing with GoT. It hooks you pretty thoroughly. Just watched her YT edit of the first two episodes and yepp - pretty interesting. Again.

Story Archer

The one non-spoilery thing I start my more tenderhearted friends off with when they begin this series is this: Eventually - eventually - everybody gets what's coming to them.

Story Archer

"one of us... one of us..." Since you've joined anyway, make sure you browse through the extensive history because there is SO much here to love. Both sets of Lord of the Rings reactions make a good start. Firefly is excellent and more individual movie reactions than I can count...

bknsty14

I don't know why I can't go full screen on some of these reactions anymore

ok

I have seen this show countless times at this point. But one thing that I think people seldom comment on is that Sophie Turner (Sansa) is an incredible actress and even as a young girl we see it shining through in this episode. It's raw but her reaction to Lady gives us a glimpse into the powerhouse she will be in later seasons.

ok

It's funny because as someone who has seen this show so many times ive literally never actually sat down and studied the maps and I think it's generally not necessary at all. Yet GOT fans always emphasize this point to reactors and I don't get it lol. You just need to know basics which the show explains to you and understand that i.e. King's Landing is not Pentos which is not WInterfell etc etc

ok

Now that you've already put it out there I must emphasize that I despise these sorts of comments when reactors are getting into GOT. It is not groundbreaking to complain about the last couple seasons! But if reactors who are just starting know to expect a fall in quality it may taint their experience throughout 50+ episodes that are incredible. It's not necessary. I truly hope Cassie isn't reading comments like these.

VOCFM

Cant believe youre watching this. Love hate with this Starts so good IYKYN Lets do it again for the 5th time i guess

Jayson Phillips

Yes, lol they are twins lol Ewwwwwwwwwwww

Reiknar Maelwaed

Just subbed, specifically to watch your unedited reactions to this show. Can't fathom why this first episode reaction video is so bad here on Patreon. Can't expand to full screen. And the portion that shows the show is a tiny window under the timer in the bottom left of the screen. Later episodes don't seem to have that problem. Perhaps I'm intended to use your PiP app or something to watch this. I don't want that. I expected to be able to watch it directly from your Patreon. That's why I subscribed for $10 per month. And then I get an unwatchable first episode. Haven't had these issues with other reactors here on Patreon. Makes this feel a bit like a scam.

Popcorn In Bed

do you mean because it is blurred? Because of copyright we have to do that, you have to sync your own copy along with my reaction. I know that can be annoying but we just can’t show the episode without copyright infringement. If you weren’t expecting that i can offer you a refund if you would like