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Game of Thrones 5x3 & 5x4 Reaction: The High Sparrow & The Sons of the Harpy

The game reaches a tipping point as we continue our journey through Westeros! In today’s video, Kristian Harloff and Sam dive into our GAME OF THRONES Season 5 Episodes 3 & 4 REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCH! | A Song of Ice & Fire. As Sam watches for the first time, the political and religious tensions in King’s Landing reach a fever pitch, while the streets of Meereen run red with blood.

In these episodes, "High Sparrow" and "Sons of the Harpy," Sam reacts to the rising influence of the Faith Militant and the precarious position of Cersei Lannister. Meanwhile, Kristian provides the veteran perspective on how these power shifts—from the Wall to the Water Gardens of Dorne—lay the groundwork for the massive conflicts to come. We break down the introduction of the High Sparrow (played by Jonathan Pryce) and the escalating threat to Daenerys Targaryen’s rule.

Exploring the Lore of Westeros and Essos

We discuss the pivotal character arcs in this block, including:

Jon Snow (Kit Harington): Settling into his new role as Lord Commander at the Wall and making difficult choices.

Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage): His journey through Volantis alongside Jorah Mormont.

Arya Stark (Maisie Williams): Her continued training in the House of Black and White.

The Sandsnakes: Our first real look at the daughters of Oberyn Martell as Dorne enters the fray.

The world of A Song of Ice and Fire continues to expand, and we draw connections between the current events and the deep history found in George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. Whether you’re here for the character breakdowns or deep lore discussions similar to Alt Shift X, we’ve got you covered.

The Future of the Franchise

Our discussion doesn't stop with the show. We talk about the wider universe, including expectations for House of the Dragon Season 3 and the upcoming HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, featuring Dunk and Egg. We also speculate on how these Season 5 threads might have been handled differently in the long-awaited The Winds of Winter.

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Thanks for watching our reaction to GAME OF THRONES Season 5 Episodes 3 & 4! What did you think of the ending of Episode 4? Let us know your favorite moments and your theories for what's coming next in the comments below.

Catch up on the journey:

Check out our previous reaction to Game of Thrones Season 5 Episodes 1 & 2 and stay tuned as we march toward the final seasons and beyond!