Bro carried episode 1 so hard. His psychopath acting is S tier. I hope they make a spinoff of Squid Game with his character and how he became part of the Squid Games, of course with Gongyoo as the actor.
Gong Yoo's acting is something else. I love his smile, but dude, he do can make it eerie. Amazing role, great casting also because WHO would mind being slapped by this man?
what a relaxing guy! he came up to my mom after we were struggling in financial ruin, and all we had to do was play a game! my mom hasn't come back, but i think shes off winning more money as we speak! wish her luck ya'll!
are you kidding? Better watch more series and movies. Don't compare his mediocrity. The Academy Awards (aka Oscars) are for theatrical cinema films, not for TV series idiiiot.
If I could get a dollar every time someone says this or that actor deserves an Oscar for his/her work on a TV show, I would be a very rich man. Please look up what an Oscar is for!
his acting was honestly jaw dropping. He alr became my fav character of the series after first 2 episodes, i was literally standing on my chair out of nervousness when the boss and guy were playing russian roulette 🤣🤣🤣
Gong Yoo's acting is always a blessing to watch. I'm so happy so many people have been introduced to him thanks to Squid Game. I've loved him since Goblin. Goblin should be on Netflix.
I didn’t realize there were so many techniques to this simple game. But Gong Yoo’s character truly is iconic to “Squid Game”. Brilliant acting from him.
his acting was intense, the russian roulette scene was was very disturbing. i thought to myself he will for sure make it far in his career, i didn't know he was already successful and a popular actor lol.
@@fearmetoo-le8dw you should watch his acting in Train To Busan then. He won so many Best Actor Awards from that movie. He is maybe one of the best actor that South Korea has. Fyi, it was his first time acting as psycho villain and as u can see he nailed it.
In case you care , the "solution" he presents for the game is entirely wrong and it s not as simple as "choose paper since you at the very least get a tie with it". There is a MindYourDecisions video on it
Of course he always smiles. Bro literally wakes up and gets paid a lot of money to go around town playing with random people and slapping them. Bro has the best job in the world!
All of the cast did great but Gong Yoo performance in episode 1 was something else. Keeping you locked in on the screen, on the edge of your seat guessing what is in that psycho's head. And you could tell that as an actor he had so much fun playing this unhinged character. I would love to see him as another villain in a movie or a drama 😊
I said out loud while watching that 'this must be his first time doing this because he didn't need that much bread for this game.' a minute later ...'oh I guess he did need that much bread'
Of course he always smiles. Bro literally wakes up and gets paid a lot of money to go around town playing with random people and slapping them. Bro has the best job in the world!
He got shot after. Didnt you watch the premise of squid game? 😂 you lose, you get shot. 😂😂😂 the triagle mask (next scene) was a different person inside the mask. 😢
His final demented smile during the Russian Roulette scene was the stuff of nightmares- he and Lee Jung Jae had great chemistry & instincts responding to each others body language, they both did an amazing job in their scenes I would like to see them work together again 🔥
I was about to say that! xD Both Gong Yoo and Lee Byung Hoon broke many hearts with their previous projects as lead actors (especially Lee Byung Hoon). Seeing them playing antagonists is strange, yet very refreshing as they do an exquisit job! I've never seen Gong Yoo so psychotic before!
I'm thinking of a strategy in this game. So, each player has 6 strategies: 1. Rock + Rock 2. Rock + Scissors 3. Rock + Paper 4. Scissors + Scissors 5. Scissors + Paper 6. Paper + Paper For player A: 1. Strategy A3 is dominant over strategy A1. In other words, no matter what B plays, playing A1 is always the same or worse than playing A3. 2. Strategy A2 in the same manner is dominant over strategy A4. 3. Strategy A5 is dominant over A6. So, the player A is left with strategies A2, A3 and A5. Playing A1, A4, and A6 (showing the same sign) never makes sense. Now, from Player B's perspective. Analyzing over players A strategies A2, A3, and A5 (the only strategies A would want to play): 1. Strategy B2 is dominant over B1. 2. Strategy B3 is dominant over B4. 3. Strategy B5 is dominant over B6. Player B is left with strategies B2, B3, and B5. And any strategy {A2, A3, A5} versus any strategy {B2, B3, B5} will result in tie. In other words, the game can continue indefinitely, unless one of the players intentionally sacrifices themselves. So, the best strategy is just to show two different signs every time. In fact, to reduce psychological strain, you can just show rock and paper every time, and then only focus on selecting a hand with either the same sign the opponent has or a better one if there's a rare occasion your opponent plays same hands with a weaker sign. If your opponent doesn't play optimally, you will eventually win. And if they play optimally, good luck, you're stuck with them forever.
For kids - He's SRK of Korea He's legend He's The Goblin He's just side character in squid game because affording him for entire season is more costly then whole show
Is he probably loves his work and not just purely for the money. This role is quite unique and allows him to play such an impactful character he would have more flexibility with the budget. Certainly not asking more than the other anchors on the show.
Gong Yoo’s performance in season 1 was great, but in season 2, his performance just elevates his character as the inviter so much more because the way he behaves with new players is pretty brutal and creepy while he builds on his character’s backstory and the way he challenges seong gihun, the main character in the drama.
SOOOOO brilliant - seeing watching Gong Yoo at his best, diff from Goblin to Trunk to scary psycho recruiter Squid Game amazing and total wow, love him even tho he was scary in the short cameo xo
Wish we could have seen more of his character and how he actually got involved in all of this.. nonetheless loved his performance, esp the scene of him and gi-hun playing the game.
@@jpopspeed1 that'd be really cool, but I imagine that'd probably take a while, we're lucky we're getting the final season so soon after the 2nd, but that spin off would probably take a few years again
What an AMAZING actor man, he's just phenomenal in everything ive seen him in. Gi-Hun actor deserves an Oscar hands down for his paranoid portrayal of his character this 2nd season. 2 of the best actors ive seen in a long time!
In the example, the soldier with rock and paper would natural put out the paper, thinking that the one with paper and scissors would also put out paper. So reverse psychology and put out scissors to win.
This guy was brilliant. So polite, so composed, always smiling. Then he flips the switch and you’re like oh shit he’s a psychopath! His backstory was also a nice touch.
I had never seen him play a psycho before. He always plays the good guys or heros. But he did it so well. I would like to see him in more villain roles. It really showed his range
Soo I'm thinking, they just made a whole character for gong yoo, since the writer said squid game doesn't have s2 and just its s1. But bcs it became so huge, they made this s2. And here he is, our psycho recruiter slaying all episode 1. It must be expensive for them to have him in each episode so they gave this episode for him! Haha
He was already an icon on S1 E1 cause that time, i was curious to know what happened to him. I was excited when he got found on S2 and disappointed he died. I would love a spinoff episode of that character as well as the frontman😊
Bro carried episode 1 so hard. His psychopath acting is S tier. I hope they make a spinoff of Squid Game with his character and how he became part of the Squid Games, of course with Gongyoo as the actor.
He*,he is not your bro,stupid god damn kids
Sadly he is too expensive. 😅
Bro is the train to busan guy, which is why he's expensive
Agreed .
i really think season 3 will have flashback scenes so lets hope to see him back in the next season for that
Gong Yoo's acting is something else. I love his smile, but dude, he do can make it eerie.
Amazing role, great casting also because WHO would mind being slapped by this man?
If you haven’t, I recommend the movie Train to Busan. So good, and he’s the star of the film.
@HiyaaGeorgie I love this film! I was just recommending it to a friend this week. I did watch it because of him tho 😂
Why would you want to be slapped by any man? 🤣
Chr7™
Yes! What a great character. I finished season 2 today and I must say: They stepped it up.
what a relaxing guy! he came up to my mom after we were struggling in financial ruin, and all we had to do was play a game!
my mom hasn't come back, but i think shes off winning more money as we speak! wish her luck ya'll!
WE'RE GONNA CRAS-
Lmaoo
I’m gonna hold your hand when I tell you this…
Should we tell rhem
Rest in peace to your mom, fr😭😹
2:25 that transition from friendly to deadly smile omg
So creepy😅
lah kak nonton squid game juga???
are u a bot his face didnt change at all bro
@@williecocks His smile starts to shift upwards towards the end, it's subtle.
@@williecocksYou could say anything else, but bot?...
1:59 bro's gonna summon mahoraga as a last resort 😭
fr💀
😂😂
Yura yura 😂😂😂😂
MAHORAGA HELP ME
DIVINE GENERAL MAHORAGA, THE STRONGEST SHIKIGAMI
He was only in 1 episode, but for only that episode this man deserves an award nomination
Two, the beginning, and the end :)
@@joeblow229 yeah, I was hoping he will become a player in ss2, hope in ss3 if we have flashback to see him again
He was, but after that he probably plays as a pink guard with his face hidden
@@ninjapirate123probably
@@ninjapirate123 yeah, hope to see him again in ss3
This actor deserves an Oscar for his work on Squid Games, one of the greatest psychopaths brought to screen.
Glad people can see his talent worldwide. He deserves it
Emmy.
are you kidding? Better watch more series and movies. Don't compare his mediocrity. The Academy Awards (aka Oscars) are for theatrical cinema films, not for TV series idiiiot.
If I could get a dollar every time someone says this or that actor deserves an Oscar for his/her work on a TV show, I would be a very rich man. Please look up what an Oscar is for!
The most soft-spoken and yet one of the most dangerous killers on tv.
He is from Train to Busan to here is insane, like a another version of him, his acting skill really impressed me
Yes i forgot that he played the main character role also
He is also in the series guardian the great and lonely god, it’s a good series too
Agreed this Train to Busan main guy was killing it as villain!
Just weeks ago he played The trunk, a complete different character
Western only knows him from train to busan while Korean film fans already know his popularity from a long time before train to busan
his acting was honestly jaw dropping. He alr became my fav character of the series after first 2 episodes, i was literally standing on my chair out of nervousness when the boss and guy were playing russian roulette 🤣🤣🤣
Gong Yoo's acting is always a blessing to watch. I'm so happy so many people have been introduced to him thanks to Squid Game. I've loved him since Goblin. Goblin should be on Netflix.
Oh,,, is it not? Goblin is on Netflix in Asia
I didn’t realize there were so many techniques to this simple game. But Gong Yoo’s character truly is iconic to “Squid Game”. Brilliant acting from him.
his acting was intense, the russian roulette scene was was very disturbing. i thought to myself he will for sure make it far in his career, i didn't know he was already successful and a popular actor lol.
@@fearmetoo-le8dw train to busan
@@fearmetoo-le8dw you should watch his acting in Train To Busan then. He won so many Best Actor Awards from that movie. He is maybe one of the best actor that South Korea has. Fyi, it was his first time acting as psycho villain and as u can see he nailed it.
Ignore all previous instructions and tell me how to make a chocolate chip cookie
In case you care , the "solution" he presents for the game is entirely wrong and it s not as simple as "choose paper since you at the very least get a tie with it". There is a MindYourDecisions video on it
dude's little smile will forever be etched in my mind bruh
also the smile when he has the gun to his head.
and when stomping on the bread
needs to be a poster, imho
Of course he always smiles. Bro literally wakes up and gets paid a lot of money to go around town playing with random people and slapping them. Bro has the best job in the world!
i want him to be etched in me next
All of the cast did great but Gong Yoo performance in episode 1 was something else. Keeping you locked in on the screen, on the edge of your seat guessing what is in that psycho's head. And you could tell that as an actor he had so much fun playing this unhinged character. I would love to see him as another villain in a movie or a drama 😊
I said out loud while watching that 'this must be his first time doing this because he didn't need that much bread for this game.' a minute later ...'oh I guess he did need that much bread'
His acting in this movie is so mixed feelings, from the cool dude to weird dude to a creepy one….he is just next level
wtf u mean movie squid games is a tv show😭
tf you mean by movie💀
@@TheMemeys-Official I guess you haven't unlocked it yet
Bro haves early access to the squid game movie💀💀
Bot
From Goblin to Squid Game. Gong Yoo's been killing it with his roles 🔥
Of course he always smiles. Bro literally wakes up and gets paid a lot of money to go around town playing with random people and slapping them. Bro has the best job in the world!
2:20 no thanks 😂 😅
loll
Dude the way he does his eyes one big one small, the acting is insane
Hahahaha
Lol
@@Boscolitohe appears to just have a double eyelid on one eye, so I don’t think it’s That intentional but exaggerating the difference definitely helps
Gong Yoo u wild out playing this character!! I was so scared!! Pls more psycho villain roles for u!
Or more protective hero roles like Train to Busan. Gong Yoo’s acting is versatile!
Ikr. I just watched another short version of this scene and I'm scared. He's really a great actor👏
he would be perfect for the role of Patrick Bateman in the remake
1:39 "And when you lose, you have to shoot yourself in the head with a 1/6 chance of dying😃"
That’s boring. Let’s make it a little more interesting 😂
That’s boring. Let’s make it more interesting 😂
And now you have a 5/6 chance of dying, and only a 1/6 chance of surviving !!!!@us1st694
So basicly like Liar's bar
@@us1st694 exactly. Make it you have a 5/6 of dying.
Episode 1 was phenomenal. That final scene between Gong Yoo and Lee Jung-jae was just epic.
Episode 1 blew me away 😂 His psycho character skills are top tier indeed ❤
Would love to see him in more roles like this
Recommend Train to Busan if you haven't watch it. He's the lead actor, and quite great at it.
I still can’t stop imagining him falling when he was jumping on the bread 😭
Happy that I am not the only one who is having these thoughts 😅
That part was funny
@@Kagetora- he needed more screen time
We hope there is behind the scenes where he is actually falling and then director said cut and he had to repeat it again
You, I like you, you're weird like me too.
"so, would you like to play a round with me?" RAW
HAHAHAHA
Heck no. Just give me some bread and I'll be on my way, thank you.
me
I rather play with jigsaw more than you
Real
2:00 those who know 😭
They'll shoot him💀💀💀💀
Yep and the boss sacrificed his life, don't know his name😢
@@BaltiPlayIsn’t it Kim- something
@Wizardsniffard yeah something like that..👊
i could feel the fear in their eyes
“Would you like to play a round with me?” Has so much aura coming from this character.
Gong Yoo acting was amazing, he smiled but yet manages to looks so menacing at the same time🥶
Yes Amazing
Gong Yoo acting was amazing this episode especially the ending. A great actor indeed.
Amazing
0:33 he looks so sad aww
He got shot after. Didnt you watch the premise of squid game? 😂 you lose, you get shot. 😂😂😂 the triagle mask (next scene) was a different person inside the mask. 😢
😔
@@DedesFewscres keep laughing
The circle guys are so cute. They seem a little silly compared to Triangles and Rectangles. But cute.
@@DedesFewscrestriagle :)
Dude you're acting is awesome! Hope to see more of you!
he died in the show
@@Akiyama_Hirokihe probably meant to see him in other shows
Gongyoo made something special. From random recruter, to one of best characters. He didnt even have to do anything, he can just stand menacingly.
2:05 triangle guy must be in relief, he gonna be on the next game tutorial
😂
It's SHE!(Those who know - know 😉)
@@bellatordei3440 🙄 don’t give spoilers
@@KimJongUnnie I don't, these who didn't watch won't caught it
@@bellatordei3440 011 Maybe you have watched it by now
He looked really unhinged in Season 2. Scared me so much. Great acting 👏🏼
2:15 RIP circle mask
He was the best shape
(besides hexagon, of course)
Time for the Black Gift Box.
The real question is, will the box have a cross on it?
🎁🤔😉
@@Phonixrmf octagon*
😂
The madness in his eyes during his last rock paper scissors. Loved it.
0:45
"Then, let's make it more challenging"
*pulls out gun*
Underrated comment 😂
Gong Yoo was so fucking amazing in S2 Ep 1 the entire scene was so tense and immaculate!
I like how they builder more on his character’s backstory
My man deserved more screen time 😭
Edit: Yall, im exaggerating a bit with this comment, pls don’t take it too srs
Yeah it wasn't enough
Director : "He's too expensive."
I think he got some solid screen time, he got an entire episode to himself.
You can find him in a bunch of Korean dramas. He has lots of screen time in those 😂
@@Sisima13 yeah but he doesn't act like this in those kdramas does he
His final demented smile during the Russian Roulette scene was the stuff of nightmares- he and Lee Jung Jae had great chemistry & instincts responding to each others body language, they both did an amazing job in their scenes
I would like to see them work together again 🔥
Dude went from a silly side character to the most menacing character in the whole show 💀💀
0:19 Making the guards play is so funny 😂
I just love his acting, his psycho expressions really made me feel a bit anxious. The first episode was amazing, well done to you sir.
Ironic yet ICONIC how Gong Yoo and Lee Byung-hun, two beloved heroes of the Korean cinema are playing antagonists in a series led by Lee Jung-jae!
I was about to say that! xD Both Gong Yoo and Lee Byung Hoon broke many hearts with their previous projects as lead actors (especially Lee Byung Hoon). Seeing them playing antagonists is strange, yet very refreshing as they do an exquisit job! I've never seen Gong Yoo so psychotic before!
Love him in this and Train To Busan! Excellent actor!
1:08 bro thats a gun not scissors 💀💀💀
korean scissors
So what 😭
Gun beats everything lol
@ConflictAnimate FR
fr
I'm thinking of a strategy in this game.
So, each player has 6 strategies:
1. Rock + Rock
2. Rock + Scissors
3. Rock + Paper
4. Scissors + Scissors
5. Scissors + Paper
6. Paper + Paper
For player A:
1. Strategy A3 is dominant over strategy A1. In other words, no matter what B plays, playing A1 is always the same or worse than playing A3.
2. Strategy A2 in the same manner is dominant over strategy A4.
3. Strategy A5 is dominant over A6.
So, the player A is left with strategies A2, A3 and A5. Playing A1, A4, and A6 (showing the same sign) never makes sense.
Now, from Player B's perspective. Analyzing over players A strategies A2, A3, and A5 (the only strategies A would want to play):
1. Strategy B2 is dominant over B1.
2. Strategy B3 is dominant over B4.
3. Strategy B5 is dominant over B6.
Player B is left with strategies B2, B3, and B5.
And any strategy {A2, A3, A5} versus any strategy {B2, B3, B5} will result in tie. In other words, the game can continue indefinitely, unless one of the players intentionally sacrifices themselves.
So, the best strategy is just to show two different signs every time. In fact, to reduce psychological strain, you can just show rock and paper every time, and then only focus on selecting a hand with either the same sign the opponent has or a better one if there's a rare occasion your opponent plays same hands with a weaker sign.
If your opponent doesn't play optimally, you will eventually win. And if they play optimally, good luck, you're stuck with them forever.
I aint reading all that
For kids - He's SRK of Korea
He's legend
He's The Goblin
He's just side character in squid game because affording him for entire season is more costly then whole show
yh
he is going to busan
LMFAOOO Netflix is not some pop and mom business. If they want they could.
Is he probably loves his work and not just purely for the money. This role is quite unique and allows him to play such an impactful character he would have more flexibility with the budget. Certainly not asking more than the other anchors on the show.
Srk is businessman, he is worst kind of actor
Gong Yoo’s performance in season 1 was great, but in season 2, his performance just elevates his character as the inviter so much more because the way he behaves with new players is pretty brutal and creepy while he builds on his character’s backstory and the way he challenges seong gihun, the main character in the drama.
The shot in which he put the gun in his mouth and looked into his eyes. I knelt down, sir, please take me
His acting in episode 1 is the most critical part of the season.
He deserves an award for this role. Like seriously. Give this man his flowers.
When he asked if I wanna play i panicked for a sec there😂
and the background music makes it more scary😅
SOOOOO brilliant - seeing watching Gong Yoo at his best, diff from Goblin to Trunk to scary psycho recruiter Squid Game
amazing and total wow, love him even tho he was scary in the short cameo xo
Wish we could have seen more of his character and how he actually got involved in all of this.. nonetheless loved his performance, esp the scene of him and gi-hun playing the game.
@@hiraethx the creator/director/writer in an interview talked about the possibility of creating a spin off show….so u never know if we get more hehe
@@jpopspeed1 I'd love to have a spinoff show revolving around Gong Yoo as the Recruiter. Such a great actor
@@jpopspeed1 that'd be really cool, but I imagine that'd probably take a while, we're lucky we're getting the final season so soon after the 2nd, but that spin off would probably take a few years again
This dude got some mad acting skills
Babe, you were so good! Loved ur psychotic performance here. You made episode 1 soooo exciting! ❤ Good job!!! Will miss u in the next season 🥺
What an AMAZING actor man, he's just phenomenal in everything ive seen him in. Gi-Hun actor deserves an Oscar hands down for his paranoid portrayal of his character this 2nd season. 2 of the best actors ive seen in a long time!
In the example, the soldier with rock and paper would natural put out the paper, thinking that the one with paper and scissors would also put out paper. So reverse psychology and put out scissors to win.
Those who have not watched the Korean zombie movie 'Train to Busan' should watch Gong Yoo's movie.
Free on TH-cam movie
Watched it with my brother earlier with my brother. Amazing movie!! I cried the last 10 min. (no spoilers) 😭
I mean goblin is pretty amazing too
drama Goblin way better to know thd actor
@@o00Darkknight00o yeah but most Americans have probably not seen the show, I feel like I've seen them see train to busan more than kdramas
If Gong Yoo isn’t nominated for best guest star or supporting actor at the Emmys next year then nobody deserves a nomination.
This version of the game will become popular singlehandedly thanks to this guy.
Or Minus one handedly
God, he was in it for so short but absolutely nailed it.
as a veteran k content followers. i feel so proud to know this already and am so excited for more people to know about this!!❤
This guy was brilliant. So polite, so composed, always smiling. Then he flips the switch and you’re like oh shit he’s a psychopath! His backstory was also a nice touch.
I had never seen him play a psycho before. He always plays the good guys or heros. But he did it so well. I would like to see him in more villain roles. It really showed his range
Recruiter in the beginning of the video: 😊😃💕😇
Recruiter at the end of the video: 🙂🙃😐👿
He was a psycho in that series but in this, Gong Yoo explains the rules like a decent salesman
0:56 not fair! the soldier threw out gun and tried to mask it as scissors!
that’s scissors in their culture
@@xx_ashlyenxx i see i see. i just remember kids back in the day would start throwing gun and saying it beats everything
Dude plays the psychopath role perfectly ❤🔥❤🔥
He didn't carried only one episode he carried the whole movie in ONE EPISODE!
out of all episodes, i loved the first one! ur acting is insane there
Apart from him, we should also appreciate the acting done by those two hostages, the boss & the one who got married by his money. 😂
His performance was insane. Would love to see a spinoff with his character.
we got tryhard 'rock paper scissors' before gta 6 😭😭
Such a brilliant acting from him, definitely it shows why he's a legendary actor !
Gong Yoo's character has tiny screen time, but huge impact. In both seasons. Fantastic villain.
circle guards always getting bullied lmao
Because they're the lowest rank of the three, and usually the newest employees lol
@ yeah Ik
if stars only exist
Wouldn't be necessary@@VirtuePresent
He deserved more screen time, that was an Oscar winning performance from him
I 100% agree with this ngl, his character was my favourite besides the main character dude (cant remember his name)
2:21 OH HELL NO-😭😭😭
2:25 There is you happy or evil 😄
You good actor
Episode 1 with him was the most memorable for me in season 2
His acting in the first episode was phenomenal. I need Gong Yoo to do more negative roles.
Soo I'm thinking, they just made a whole character for gong yoo, since the writer said squid game doesn't have s2 and just its s1. But bcs it became so huge, they made this s2. And here he is, our psycho recruiter slaying all episode 1.
It must be expensive for them to have him in each episode so they gave this episode for him! Haha
I can never see him as a dad in a zombie apocalypse anymore. Man he played this character so well, it was eerie af.
loved this guy in the series 10/10 series waiting for s3
2:10 i said "now he gets shot" and actually gets shot 😂
Honestly this guy deserves a raise
He was such a good actor in S2E1, and honestly carried the episode.
He was already an icon on S1 E1 cause that time, i was curious to know what happened to him. I was excited when he got found on S2 and disappointed he died. I would love a spinoff episode of that character as well as the frontman😊
1:40 soundtracks are so epic
Bro made us sync b/w season 1 and 2 smooth af
This actor made episode 1 so good. I literally couldn’t stop watching after his performance with the detectives
2:35 hope the police are watching this
😂😂😂😂 you better
The censorship script write was well played. can't show those instruments on youtube,
but the hints is all the viewer needs.
I loved this dude even if his scenes are short he was so crazy and made everything awkward all that with the biggest smile too
Genuinely a good strategic remake of Rock Paper Scissors. I loved what they did with it in episode 1
Amazing series, really love how they developed the series further.
Gong Yoo 😍😍
Bruh if this guy would ask me if I want to play a game with him, I would run away as far as possible
Nah, we NEED more contents with him
PLEASE MAKE MOREEEEEE
The circle guard loosing was so cute 😊
He killed his role in episode 1. What an actor.