Varys knew his testimony wouldn't make a difference in what ends up happening to Tyrion. Also, as a member of the small council, he has to keep up *appearances* of loyalty, lest they start to doubt him. He was acting strategically, as he always does. He protects his own position not out of selfishness, but because he's determined to do the most good for the people as long as he can. In this case, a friend and ally was drowning, but he couldn't save Tyrion this time, just like he couldn't save Ned Stark in season 1. Not without jeopardizing his work. He will only risk his life and position if it's in service to putting (who he feels is) the best person on the throne.
No one knows what Arya looks like. Even if she was spotted with the Hound, no one would know it's her. Recall the guards at Kingslanding mistook her for a boy.
We live in a world with an abundance if imagery: on TV, in the movies, in newspapers and magazines. We're so used to seeing photos and videos of royalty and other celebrities that it's sometimes difficult to consider that most of human history was completely different. In medieval times there was almost no news about anything from outside your own village, let alone that you were able to find out what someone you didn't know looked like. So indeed, no one knows what Arya looks like. There weren't any photographs of her, likely not even a painting (do those even exist in the world of Game of Thrones?).
What i find impressive about Peter Dinklage who plays Tyrion is that he naturally has this quite strong American accent yet his 'English' accent as Tyrion is sooo good! I'm English and just can't fault it, it's perfect.
I totally agree with Lips’s point on Theon. WHY would someone care about him after what he’s done? Its not like I’m happy about the torture, I just don’t care.
When Ramsay pretended to free Theon and then brought him back to be tortured more, he was teaching him not to trust rescues, which is why he doesnt go with Yara.
@@LippsReacts Theon/Reek chapters in the books are the worst to me. Since the chapters have pov of the characters the reader gets access to their thoughts/feelings. The change between Theon and Reek's thoughts really take it all to another level and it's heartbreaking to me. Especially this scene.
16:58 Varys wasnt sneaky in this instance he just wasnt gonna die on Tyrions hill. Nothing he cloud say would help Tyrion, the court was farce and he knew it.
i think the look of hurt on her face when tyrion told her she was nothing but a wh*re dismantles that for me. She was truly hurt there and then was put in a space of choosing her life over death. If tyrion hadn't said that I don't think she would have turne don him like that.
@@LippsReacts I have watched the show many times through but this switch of Shae never really worked for me, maybe it is different in the books, but her changing sides so drastically feels very strange even on repeat. I get the idea of jealousy and all but still.
Honestly I get your coldness for Theon. I appreciate his character way more now and can connect with it more now for sure since I love the show, but I remember not really giving a crap about him my first watch too. There were other character arcs I wasn’t super attached to either, like Shae, Ross, and Ygritte… some of which I looove now. It’ll probably change over time 😊
I mean out of anyone from the pilot, he has the biggest dilemma next to Ned’s. He gets treated like the help and so has fooled himself into thinking this is his family. I don’t really believe the Starks loved him. They treated him with some respect but there was always a distance. And his family gaslights him into thinking he’s a traitor. It’s wild that people don’t sympathize with him more.
@@zachharris3040 facts. Now I’m like ugh I totally get where he’s coming from. He has no sense of belonging or meaning and just wants to find some purpose, but the lack of support and validation caused him to confuse his intuition with pride for a bit, and then he almost allowed (I say that lightly cus obvsly ppl don’t really choose abuse) himself to stay punished, fully believing he deserves it, even with the Stockholm syndrome. He was morally conflicted due to the abuses he endured by both sides.
Shae’s downfall was always going to be her jealousy, which always blinded her. She fully believed Tyrion wanted Sansa and was plenty insecure about it, which we saw time and time again. She fully believed what Tyrion said to her when he broke up with her. He said he needed to act right by his wife, and that he won’t be with her he uses if what she is.
Fan fact for you, the actor that plays Theon/Reek (I’m not good with actor names) was apparently casted for his ability to play Reek, not Theon. Anyone can play Theon, but he plays Reek fantastically!
Varys knew his testimony wouldn't make a difference in what ends up happening to Tyrion. Also, as a member of the small council, he has to keep up *appearances* of loyalty, lest they start to doubt him. He was acting strategically, as he always does. He protects his own position not out of selfishness, but because he's determined to do the most good for the people as long as he can. In this case, a friend and ally was drowning, but he couldn't save Tyrion this time, just like he couldn't save Ned Stark in season 1. Not without jeopardizing his work. He will only risk his life and position if it's in service to putting (who he feels is) the best person on the throne.
This makes total sense. Ok Varys do your thing baby boy!!
Jamie a real one!! 🔥💯
I went from a Jamie hater to a Jamie appreciator. What will happen next
No one knows what Arya looks like. Even if she was spotted with the Hound, no one would know it's her. Recall the guards at Kingslanding mistook her for a boy.
We live in a world with an abundance if imagery: on TV, in the movies, in newspapers and magazines. We're so used to seeing photos and videos of royalty and other celebrities that it's sometimes difficult to consider that most of human history was completely different. In medieval times there was almost no news about anything from outside your own village, let alone that you were able to find out what someone you didn't know looked like.
So indeed, no one knows what Arya looks like. There weren't any photographs of her, likely not even a painting (do those even exist in the world of Game of Thrones?).
What i find impressive about Peter Dinklage who plays Tyrion is that he naturally has this quite strong American accent yet his 'English' accent as Tyrion is sooo good! I'm English and just can't fault it, it's perfect.
This is the episode that Peter Dinklage won his Emmy for.
So well deserved!
no he didn't. He won the emmy for season 1, and later seasons (won't say which cuz i feel like thats spoilers). But he didn't win for season 4.
@@starsimvidzcorrect. Aaron Paul won this season.
Correction - this is the episode in 2014 that Peter Dinklage was nominated for an Emmy.
He was nominated for 8 seasons and won for 4
@@starsimvidz you might want to edit that post again.
Tywin overplayed his winning hand by having Shae testify. Never gamble against a defendant who now has nothing to lose
Very well said
I totally agree with Lips’s point on Theon. WHY would someone care about him after what he’s done? Its not like I’m happy about the torture, I just don’t care.
When Ramsay pretended to free Theon and then brought him back to be tortured more, he was teaching him not to trust rescues, which is why he doesnt go with Yara.
Ramsays manipulation is so intense
@@LippsReacts Theon/Reek chapters in the books are the worst to me. Since the chapters have pov of the characters the reader gets access to their thoughts/feelings. The change between Theon and Reek's thoughts really take it all to another level and it's heartbreaking to me. Especially this scene.
It is possibly the best scene in the entire series, at least from what you have seen so far, but season 4 is immense.
Full agree.
Jaime always had a soft spot for Tyrion
Jamie really grew on me. His heart is good and it shines
16:58 Varys wasnt sneaky in this instance he just wasnt gonna die on Tyrions hill. Nothing he cloud say would help Tyrion, the court was farce and he knew it.
It’s funny how you are empathizing with Shay in this. I think she’s really just a manipulative person trying to watch her own back at all instances.
i think the look of hurt on her face when tyrion told her she was nothing but a wh*re dismantles that for me. She was truly hurt there and then was put in a space of choosing her life over death. If tyrion hadn't said that I don't think she would have turne don him like that.
@@LippsReacts I have watched the show many times through but this switch of Shae never really worked for me, maybe it is different in the books, but her changing sides so drastically feels very strange even on repeat. I get the idea of jealousy and all but still.
Honestly I get your coldness for Theon. I appreciate his character way more now and can connect with it more now for sure since I love the show, but I remember not really giving a crap about him my first watch too. There were other character arcs I wasn’t super attached to either, like Shae, Ross, and Ygritte… some of which I looove now. It’ll probably change over time 😊
I mean out of anyone from the pilot, he has the biggest dilemma next to Ned’s. He gets treated like the help and so has fooled himself into thinking this is his family. I don’t really believe the Starks loved him. They treated him with some respect but there was always a distance. And his family gaslights him into thinking he’s a traitor. It’s wild that people don’t sympathize with him more.
@@zachharris3040 facts. Now I’m like ugh I totally get where he’s coming from. He has no sense of belonging or meaning and just wants to find some purpose, but the lack of support and validation caused him to confuse his intuition with pride for a bit, and then he almost allowed (I say that lightly cus obvsly ppl don’t really choose abuse) himself to stay punished, fully believing he deserves it, even with the Stockholm syndrome. He was morally conflicted due to the abuses he endured by both sides.
Shae’s downfall was always going to be her jealousy, which always blinded her. She fully believed Tyrion wanted Sansa and was plenty insecure about it, which we saw time and time again. She fully believed what Tyrion said to her when he broke up with her. He said he needed to act right by his wife, and that he won’t be with her he uses if what she is.
Trant is horrible, but I have always liked the actor's voice. He would be a good narrator for a documentary or reader for an audio book
Been on vacation but trying to catch up with my BRF.best reactor ever. Not barf.
Love ya Lipps!❤❤❤😊
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) is a one of kind actor in my honest opinion !
I agree!!!
0:40 Indeed
Fan fact for you, the actor that plays Theon/Reek (I’m not good with actor names) was apparently casted for his ability to play Reek, not Theon.
Anyone can play Theon, but he plays Reek fantastically!
Woah!!! That’s so cool to know. He does a great job
That's Alfie Allen, great actor!
@@danieldigangi399 His sister is singer Lily Allen who is married to David Harbor who plays Jim Hopper in Stranger Things
@@harryballsak1123 their father is a popular actor in the UK too.
@@ajorngjdonaydbr typical Hollywood nepotism /s 😉
It's the best acting Peter Dinklage did in this series....at least he won an Emmy for it!! 😊
👏👏👏👏👏
Yeah his monologue is still one of the most iconic parts of the show to me
He did not. he did not win an Emmy for S4. Aaron Paul won that year
He won an Emmy for that monologue.
Well deserved!!
He didn’t. He was nominated but in 2014 Breaking Bad won everything
I can't wait for You to reach the AMAZING world stopping SEASON 8
Yup, it’s the most talked about season for a reason!! 🤐😉🔥💯
Best season!!
The 5 full episodes covering the war to the white walkers worth it all @@aegon1targaryen208
BEST SEASON EVA!