REACTION to Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 5 by a WOT BOOK DIE-HARD!

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  • Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kritter XD, and I am a HUGE Wheel of Time fan. I've read the books multiple times, and THIS is my reaction to Season 2 Episode 5 of The Wheel of Time show, suspiciously titled DAMANE!
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  • @jedsterdfw
    @jedsterdfw 11 місяців тому +130

    Aviendha's giggle when Perrin stands in front of her is one of my favorite things.

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +20

      Literally perfect

    • @kadensinclair
      @kadensinclair 11 місяців тому +8

      Yeah, her reference to dancing the spears comment and teasing him while indicating she has toh... so happy for all of that.

    • @Kelwolf
      @Kelwolf 11 місяців тому +8

      I got chills when she raised her veil. You knew it was on then! This episode was so good!

    • @l.loganboswell1761
      @l.loganboswell1761 11 місяців тому +3

      😊love your positive reviews.

    • @johnk3913
      @johnk3913 11 місяців тому +1

      Same, and I am one of those people who still hopes this show improves, and also hope it is closer to the books as I don''t recognise this story.

  • @niallcarrick6456
    @niallcarrick6456 11 місяців тому +72

    That was bloody amazing, the show has properly gotten into the swing of things.

  • @junibacken729
    @junibacken729 11 місяців тому +41

    I love that Lanfear disses the male Forsaken! I mean, she’s not wrong 😂

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry 11 місяців тому +2

      She's really not 🤣 lmaooo

    • @maxdelpo5578
      @maxdelpo5578 11 місяців тому

      Demandred is very competent tho

    • @Saphthings
      @Saphthings 10 місяців тому

      @@KabbalahSherry There's a reason most of the forsaken are male and it's not because men are more powerful >_> I can admit this as a man...

  • @ryadinstormblessed8308
    @ryadinstormblessed8308 11 місяців тому +23

    2:40 😂 I did not catch that Lanfear said "bitch" there until you pointed it out!
    That is the funniest freaking call back to the Forsaken being from a time closer to ours in the whole show!

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +6

      I couldn’t believe it at first but it was PERFECT 😂

  • @SeanPurdie
    @SeanPurdie 11 місяців тому +50

    I loved this episode so much I watched it twice last night. I had so many “squeal/gasp” moments, but when Aviendha lifted her veil and said “Perrin Aybara, do you like to dance?” I went crazy. And then at the end, Lanfear name dropping Moghedien, Graendal, “and the boys.” Just… so so good. Couldn’t wait for your recap video.

    • @bobc538
      @bobc538 11 місяців тому

      I didn't like this Aiel fight as well as Rand's Mom. Both are over the top. Don't get me wrong I love the Aiel but I personally would have liked fewer cartwheels and maybe four less white cloaks. But I'm hoping for more.

    • @devlin76
      @devlin76 11 місяців тому +2

      @@bobc538 Perrin took out a couple of the Whitecloaks so it was realistic.

    • @bobc538
      @bobc538 11 місяців тому

      @@devlin76 I would have shot them with a crossbow. All's fair. I'm enjoying the show.

  • @thane9
    @thane9 11 місяців тому +12

    Yes, this feels like WoT. The way I describe my take on the conversion from book to tv is this: The world feels like WoT. The overarching plot is consistent with the books. The individual scenes are 50/50 or so from the books, with some hybrid scenes where things happen similarly but different. But here's what makes the show terrific imho...the characters 90+% of the time are acting in those new scenes as their book counterparts would if put in that situation. That's the heart of WoT to me. We're seeing our beloved characters sometimes put in different circumstances to get to the same end but they're internally consistent even when put in those different situations.
    Avi laughing at Perrin (the best moment in the entire series imho) while he tried to step in front to protect her is a perfect example of ALL of these things happening. It's an overarching plot point that Perrin rescues an Aiel to earn trust with them, Perrin does as Perrin does, even to the point of using violence to do what is right. Avi, like all Aiel, is insanely capable. and furthermore as far dareis mai, sees humor in Perrin thinking she needs his protection.
    Could someone complain "that didn't happen in the book" Yes. And I feel absolute sorrow for those people that they cannot find joy in life. Because that's a sad take on what is in my opinion a perfect adaptation moment. THAT is what adaptation to screen looks like. It tells us so much about the characters and still gives us all the beats that are enjoyable about the book.

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +3

      Love all of this comment

  • @poneill65
    @poneill65 11 місяців тому +29

    I loved Avienda's intro,... the fireside scene with Perrin.
    It's amazing how these WoT writers distill so much of these characters in such small scenes. They clearly know ALL these book characters back-to-front AND they spend serious time crafting how to express that in the short moments they have at their disposal. So far removed from other shows (Disney SW, Amazon Rings of Power) where the "writers" fill time with dead air, blank stares, or generic cliched lines. I think we all have "Toh" to the WoT writers.

  • @HarryAllen9
    @HarryAllen9 11 місяців тому +32

    The second i finished the episode, i just NEEDED your reaction. Love your insights and through your videos, i have started reading The Eye of The World for the first time!

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +10

      OMG yasssss!!! The fact that the show brings people to the books makes me so happy ❤

    • @chrisdewfall7920
      @chrisdewfall7920 11 місяців тому +2

      @@KritterXD for me although i absolutely love the show the most amazing things it has done is bring people who wouldnt have normally looked at the books are now reading them!

  • @ryadinstormblessed8308
    @ryadinstormblessed8308 11 місяців тому +16

    12:52 Or Sheriam seems confused because she got caught in a lie and she's scrambling to cover it up.
    I think the reason Verin mentioned Compulsion is to cover for her, because her oaths to the Dark One prohibit her from exposing other Dark Friends. She can point her fellow searchers to hints of the fact that the Black Ajah exists, but can't directly expose a a fellow member of it.

  • @lanfearsbo3345
    @lanfearsbo3345 11 місяців тому +24

    Lanfear is scary badass they nailed that ! Elayne realizing Nynaeve couldn't channel so she did what she could nice nuance, Verin being all Columbo enjoyable, Moraine's little sister being all older sister like, Rand rocked the black & white , Lanfear rocks the Dominatrix costume, the whole episode just appeared to be tighter more succinct and more fluid. I loved Perin's moxie standing unarmed surrounded and says he doesn't want to hurt them lol.

  • @larrydaniels15
    @larrydaniels15 11 місяців тому +36

    Best Episode yet!! Is there anything more Brown Ajah than drinking in a library gossiping and talking about books?

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +15

      Yeah the browns really seem like they’ve got it figured out lol

  • @Ceej474
    @Ceej474 11 місяців тому +24

    Loved your reaction! Honeypot 😂. This was my favourite episode surpassing episode 3 for top spot. Everything just worked for me. Perrin rescuing Aviendha and fighting off the Whitecloaks. Verin is awesome and scheming with the browns was so good! Lanfear is killing it she is so unhinged and her and Ishamael interactions were perfect. And namedropping the other Forsaken! Rand trying to process all these batshit crazy stuff happening 😂 eeee this is so exciting

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +3

      Such an amazing episode

    • @Fanafranky
      @Fanafranky 11 місяців тому +3

      The browns!! I didn't care that much for them in the books but those 3 were PERFECT

  • @sethzarandona2325
    @sethzarandona2325 11 місяців тому +11

    I’ve already been living the show, but this episode was MADE of pure and utter BRILLIANCE!!! I’m obsessed! I need this show to last long enough to finish the whole story!!!

  • @trevorlong8659
    @trevorlong8659 11 місяців тому +3

    "Perhaps my lord made a mistake." I actually gasped.

  • @Sam-lu3zy
    @Sam-lu3zy 11 місяців тому +17

    Finallyyyy! Been waiting 6 hours for your upload! 😂🤣❤️ btw your quickly becoming my favorite wot UA-camr, you are a true fan and not an elitest

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +4

      Omg thank you 💙💙

  • @threekats7610
    @threekats7610 11 місяців тому +9

    It was great seeing your reaction - I can’t believe we only have a few more episodes left 😱

  • @eyemarch
    @eyemarch 11 місяців тому +6

    The 'B*tch' threw me off too lol Lanfear is definitely Lanfearing

    • @Dondingo4
      @Dondingo4 11 місяців тому +3

      You can tell they cast her for Lanfear, not Selene. No doubts whatsoever.

  • @phantiasmic
    @phantiasmic 11 місяців тому +17

    Glad you caught Elyas saying "two rivers folk are not your pack" ... pause... "neither was your wife". I have looked back and Rafe did NOT ever debunk that, in fact he later says fans are noticing things that are worth noticing. (He sort of skirts around it at first never said no)
    Also back in S1 Ep 3 Perrin dreams and a wolf is chewing on his wifes corpse... why? Perrin did not know the wolves yet, and wolves hate darkfriends. (There are other hints also)

    • @Novagenesis
      @Novagenesis 11 місяців тому +3

      In an interview, Rafe implied that he never considered making Laila a darkfriend, and that it's the first he's heard of such a theory. That all he did was grow her up as if Perrin had married her. It's one of the very few things that annoyed me in/of S1. Everything points to it, but we have (somewhat) conflicting WOJ (Word of Judkins).
      He does say "you're looking for the right things" about people digging frame-by-frame to call people darkfriend, but after lots of argument, most people concluded he meant that about watching for *other* people being darkfriends.
      If Laila is a darkfriend, I will say Rafe is not entirely an Aes Sedai. He crossed the line of "technically the truth" when responding about her. If Laila is was not darkfriend, there were editing mistakes at the forge that nobody would come out and admit to.

    • @phantiasmic
      @phantiasmic 11 місяців тому

      @@Novagenesis Well said!

    • @michaelpecoraro486
      @michaelpecoraro486 11 місяців тому +4

      In that dream we see flashes of Ba'alzamon. Ishamael sent that dream to Perrin, the meaning of the wolf chewing on Laila in the same place as her axe wound is "The wolf is you Perrin, you are an animal, you are a monster, that's why you killed her."
      What is Elyas is saying to Perrin is basically "No humans are your pack, not even the one you loved the most, you should turn your back on them and just run with wolves like me." He is not calling Laila a dark friend.

    • @Novagenesis
      @Novagenesis 11 місяців тому

      @@michaelpecoraro486 Everything you say is true, but IFF Laila was a darkfriend, that line is perfect foreshadowing to that fact.
      And see my other reply for why we thought Laila was a darkfriend in the first place.
      At best, this will become a Han Shot First moment, but Laila was full-swinging an axe directly at Perrin in a room where the last trolloc was 10 seconds dead and was already out of the battle far longer. If he didn't *accidentally* gut her, she would have "accidentally" split him in half.

    • @gumshoe2273
      @gumshoe2273 11 місяців тому

      I once read an interview with writer who said, tongue in cheek, "If readers find deeper meaning in your story than you intended, let them. Never deny your brilliance."

  • @Amrylinsadai
    @Amrylinsadai 11 місяців тому +3

    I yelled at the TV...It's Cho! My husband has been thoroughly amused with all my pointing and sudden out bursts.

    • @bobc538
      @bobc538 11 місяців тому +1

      I knew her face but couldn't remember from where.

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +1

      Nailed it!

  • @eme.261
    @eme.261 11 місяців тому +12

    I love your love for The Wheel of Time world and characters. It's a joy to behold.
    I started reading the books in 1997, but gave up, eventually, midway through book 8. I couldn't make myself invest any more time and mental bandwidth in characters (as interesting as I found them to be) and a story that seemed to be shaping up to be never-ending.
    Regarding the warder who grabbed Nynaeve and Elayne, his handling seemed appropriate to me. Considering they were both nervous, they likely wouldn't have trusted him and made a ruckus when he approached them, maybe even channeled, in fear, in a bid to defend themselves. That would have drawn a lot of attention and gotten them all captured. He needed to incapacitate them swiftly. Better two temporarily sore heads than two permanently enslaved women.

    • @notallwhowanderarelost4797
      @notallwhowanderarelost4797 11 місяців тому +5

      Totally agree! even though it's usually a pet peeve of mine - shows set in the real world, without magical healing, act like you can just hit someone in the head to knock them unconscious for a while and not do any permanent brain damage 🙄 But in this situation maybe even just embracing the source could get them caught, and a strange man approaching them while they're on the run... and he knew he'd be taking them to a Yellow.

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry 11 місяців тому +1

      That last sentence of yours - 🤏🏼😘 **Chef's kiss** It summed up the situation w/the Warder perfectly. Truly he did the smartest thing he could/should have done in that moment, or those girls were liable to get everybody enslaved.

  • @laceymurphy9064
    @laceymurphy9064 11 місяців тому +4

    I named my daughter Aviendha. She is 17 now. You should have seen her face the first time she heard them say Avi’s name. It was the first time she heard her name and it wasn’t in reference to her. Great episode!

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +2

      That’s so sweet! 🥰

  • @IAmNotThatSteve
    @IAmNotThatSteve 11 місяців тому +14

    I wholeheartedly agree it's the best episode so far! Multiple plot lines, pacing, dialogue, action, it had all the WOT feels! It will be a roller coaster ride to the finale! With soldiers approaching, I'm not sure it was the right time for the Warder to make a formal introduction. I believe we saw the Yellow, Ryma, in TGH, asking someone to not forget her name.

    • @shauntempley9757
      @shauntempley9757 11 місяців тому

      Yes, because she had been collared for a long time.

    • @IAmNotThatSteve
      @IAmNotThatSteve 11 місяців тому

      @@shauntempley9757 Since Ryma hasn't been collared yet in the show it makes me wonder if her arc won't be picked up by Maigan, who told Moraine last season she was heading west to investigates the missing ships.

    • @shauntempley9757
      @shauntempley9757 11 місяців тому

      That is totally possible.@@IAmNotThatSteve

  • @antonnovo695
    @antonnovo695 11 місяців тому +3

    This one was a Really good episode. Even made me look up the director

  • @nocte1701
    @nocte1701 11 місяців тому +6

    I have b3een critical of the show for it's own merits, especialy Season 1. S2 was a marked improvement, but this is the first episode where time flew by with good pacing and the stories were great. Best episode hands down. I need some matt though :)

  • @tigertuft
    @tigertuft 11 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant, the more we get into the lore, the more I’m loving it. Your reactions are spot on.

  • @kellymathews6615
    @kellymathews6615 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the review! I can't believe there are only have three episodes left. I wish we got 12 episodes a season.

  • @ashleyien1222
    @ashleyien1222 11 місяців тому +3

    My one complaint is the lack of Mat in the episode. He hasn't had much screen time this season. Though, in the books, his story doesn't really take off until after the horn and being fully healed. I'm hoping in the future seasons there will be more Mat.
    That yellow sister, Ryma was captured by the Seanchan in the book (when Falme was initially captured)... and asked Egwene to remember her name.

  • @MemoryOfWoT
    @MemoryOfWoT 11 місяців тому +1

    That was fricken amazing...
    Avi laughing when Perrin was trying to protect her...hilarious!

  • @kadensinclair
    @kadensinclair 11 місяців тому +12

    Omigosh. This is ridiculous, but I was literally pacing this morning to see if you'd drop your reaction. I've read the books 4 times and I may be a little obsessed with the entire series, so this Amazon adaptation is making me feel like I am 5 and it's Christmas every week. I can barely wait for the episodes and then I compulsively want to see what others think. And now I'm freaking out that it's almost over and the WAIT TIME IS NOT OKAY. My poor boyfriend is patiently watching them with me while I'm practically flopping around at certain scenes and blurting out reactions at the TV. Aviendha! Dain! And I knew it was coming but Egwene's capture. Ugh... so much. Liandrin's more enriched character and motivations. Also, pronunciations are making me laugh at how off I was. I pronounce Moghedian with a long "o" like in smoke. Ah!! Thank you for these. Woohoo! Yes, new favorite episode. S2 E3 was my prior fav due to the rings. Thank you for this channel! My new favorite space to pop into when I get to the office and before my day comes avalanching down on me.

    • @Ceej474
      @Ceej474 11 місяців тому +6

      Haha this is exactly me in terms of excitement and a patient boyfriend watching it with me. I have to watch it by myself first because he asks questions and makes guesses which I can’t cope with unless I’ve already seen and digested the episode 😂

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +4

      Ahhh this whole thing was so nice to read. I LOVE having other WoT fans to get hyped with!!

  • @johnh6052
    @johnh6052 11 місяців тому +1

    A delightful little costuming detail I liked - Lanfear and Rand's outfits in T'A'R with Ishamael. The shirt collars!

  • @mpovari
    @mpovari 11 місяців тому +7

    I love your reactions so much and couldn’t wait for this post. How you do this so fast is so interesting

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! Let’s just say sleep is a thing of the past 😅

  • @wendycarr133
    @wendycarr133 11 місяців тому +3

    I whole heartily agree. This was a book lover's dream episode. I am already sad there are only 3 episodes remaining AND we will have to wait so long for season 3.

  • @chocopuddingcup83
    @chocopuddingcup83 11 місяців тому +9

    I think the warder was rough because he needed them knocked out quickly, and he was bonded to a Yellow so he knew they would be healed quickly and effectively.
    I don't think Semirhage is ruled out, just yet (which I really hope so, because she's an awesome character). Lanfear and her don't get along, I feel she would exclude her from any conversation. Remember the idols in S1E5, there were 4 women and 4 men, and one looked very distinctly like Semirhage. Unless they're just going to retcon that scene. "The boys" probably refers to at least Asmodean and Sammael, as one doesn't do much on his own and the other has all the subtlety of a migraine.

    • @dvp7
      @dvp7 11 місяців тому +1

      no one remembers mesaana

    • @chocopuddingcup83
      @chocopuddingcup83 11 місяців тому

      @@dvp7 Except for Be'lal, we see almost nothing of what Mesaana does. We just know she's in the Tower recruiting and commanding darkfriends. She could be replaced with any black Aes Sedai and the story would remain the same.

  • @queenebil
    @queenebil 11 місяців тому +3

    Best ep so far. Not enough Mat is my only complaint of this season so far. I'm *hoping* the next 3 are heavily focused on Mat. Aviendha was amazing, she's perfect.

  • @stviz87
    @stviz87 11 місяців тому +3

    I 100% agree. This episode was *chefs kiss* the book readers got a sneak preview of what is coming, the show watchers got introduced to "toh" and other terms that might be foreign to them, and the awesome Aiel humor as well as the names of some Forsaken. Acting was top notch for Moraine and her sister. The tower Sedai have depth and they're intelligent (if not sneaky) and they're clothes are subdued in color but not power rangers anymore like in season 1

  • @danalou_who7765
    @danalou_who7765 11 місяців тому +3

    I kept saying "Take the axe!", too. I would not mind having a reproduction of that axe myself. Perrin did at least fight with a hammar. Progress from a stick.

  • @Jrr592
    @Jrr592 11 місяців тому +1

    LITERALLY MY HEART! Moghedien is my favorite forsaken and she’s confirmed!!!! I’m so excited!!!! Give me my stockbroker turned betrayer of humanity queen

  • @thorwuttudal1440
    @thorwuttudal1440 11 місяців тому +4

    You need to cosplay that last costume. Mr Hatch will pay for your weekend at Jordancon😂😂😂

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +5

      I cannot say I didn’t immediately start considering a Lanfear cosplay when I saw that outfit at the end 😅

  • @fartfacemuldoon5657
    @fartfacemuldoon5657 11 місяців тому +1

    "That will be loud, Wetlander. They will hear you"
    Me: OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

  • @alltaira5922
    @alltaira5922 11 місяців тому

    This is an all time favorite episode so far! I really liked how they connected Perrin and Hopper both mourning their mates. Really gives them a great reason for having a strong bond from the get go.

  • @feralart
    @feralart 11 місяців тому +1

    Child Valda had the crook and sun emblem finally. Also liked the confirmation of that being a magnifying glass around Verin's neck, so like a Brown.

  • @Creatureofinkandbone
    @Creatureofinkandbone 11 місяців тому +1

    It is the small things that keep the darkness at bay simple acts of kindness and love is the best way to explain Perrin

  • @johnthomas2106
    @johnthomas2106 11 місяців тому +3

    Might be the best episode so far

  • @MarisuSedai
    @MarisuSedai 11 місяців тому +3

    This episode felt like coming home. They finally went full Wheel of Time!

  • @mcina001
    @mcina001 11 місяців тому +4

    I do not disagree with you. I felt exactly like you. For this reason-that it reflects the books’ themes and characters most accurately, including lore drops-this was my fav episode of either season. Amazing episode. And it ended WAY TOO SOON.

  • @Mrsangeandbella
    @Mrsangeandbella 11 місяців тому +1

    Loved this episode! Brown Ajah detectives -- perfection!
    I did NOT expect Golden Retriever Barthanes. He seems like he just wants to restore his family's name and honour. I feel this does not bode well for his survival!
    And Gawyn name drop, too.
    Will Elaida's return to the Tower be because the Daughter-Heir is missing?

  • @lanfearsbo3345
    @lanfearsbo3345 11 місяців тому +3

    the best episode so far by far

  • @TheJordanK
    @TheJordanK 11 місяців тому +3

    Loved that Aviendha fought like an mma fighter, doing arm bar submissions and using legs. It was awesome
    I’m wondering if they will go with Mat more like the books did, where his story really didn’t get going until book 4. Maybe end of book 3.
    If not then we better get him in the next episodes.

  • @ryadinstormblessed8308
    @ryadinstormblessed8308 11 місяців тому +2

    4:40 💯 exactly the same thought there. I love how Matt Hatch put it in the show last night, you can't deny that she's a Dark Friend and then keep feeding the theory like this! 😂

  • @maxsilva11
    @maxsilva11 11 місяців тому

    Barthanes's actor was Olyvar in GoT, Loras's new lover and the eventual manager of Littlefinger's brother

  • @OfficialACM
    @OfficialACM 11 місяців тому +1

    "Ryma! Her name is not Pura, it is Ryma, Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah, I will remember your name"
    -pouring one out for Ryma

  • @FrshChees91
    @FrshChees91 11 місяців тому

    Yeah it really feels like they're course correcting, and are feeling comfortable opening up the world to be as epic as it should.

  • @aessedai23
    @aessedai23 11 місяців тому +1

    Agreed, favorite episode! And yes I'm hoping more Matt in the next episode.

  • @NinjaLill
    @NinjaLill 11 місяців тому

    Fun Fact no2: The actor who played Lews Therin in S1, Alexander Karim, is the second swedish actor in the series besides Fares Fares. 😊

  • @tay-dor7147
    @tay-dor7147 11 місяців тому +2

    Great episode. I hope we still get Gaul later on. I was surprised at the compulsion of Sheriam given what we book readers know.

  • @Fanafranky
    @Fanafranky 11 місяців тому +1

    Aaaaaaa Dream Lanfear why u gotta turn me on like that 🤣
    Absolutely agreed about the episode! My whole attitude when people complained about season 1 was "No wait, the source material has so much potential once the real crazy stuff kicks in, just wait for it!"... This is the friggin "I told you so" episode! On all fronts, VFX, fighting, politics, lore, and making the Forsaken actually threatening! To me it's like Game of Thrones, I mean fine the first season might have had really great dialogue but it was still a slow burn, and it doesn't get truly epic until the Blackwater episode at the end of season 2... and this is still mid-season so there's a good chance the upcoming stuff in Falme will ramp up everything even further!
    Oh and I just noticed what you did with your nails, that's awesome!

  • @mrpolskija
    @mrpolskija 11 місяців тому +1

    Loved the implementation of Aiel humor! And Cheetos and toes in general! :D

  • @ladyms7840
    @ladyms7840 11 місяців тому +1

    That's was Cho Chang from harry potter! Loved the browns

  • @Wayne-cq5wg
    @Wayne-cq5wg 11 місяців тому

    I thought I was the only one who noticed the White Cloak glow up. And the better effects for The Ways

  • @jonathanpicket124
    @jonathanpicket124 11 місяців тому +1

    OMG, thank you! I completely agree about Layla being a dark friend. Why else would she have looked like she was going to kill him when he accidentally killed her..?

  • @harrietloughnan4112
    @harrietloughnan4112 11 місяців тому +2

    So bloody campy and I love it. All of it felt so familiar. Down to someone standing vigil over someone else who is entering the Dream. Ugh. I am so happy with this episode.

  • @carykneller1159
    @carykneller1159 11 місяців тому

    Yep totally agree, this episode felt the most like the books out of all the episodes so far. I have enjoyed this series so far, but this episode really nailed it in my opinion.

  • @leeblack2103
    @leeblack2103 11 місяців тому +2

    I havent read the books but this episode makes me want to read the books now!

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +2

      Ahhh this is great to hear!

    • @leeblack2103
      @leeblack2103 11 місяців тому +1

      @@KritterXD Im SOOOOO excited and i loved your review.

  • @hodaaghaei
    @hodaaghaei 11 місяців тому +2

    Moraine.. why are you like this?…
    Famous words spoken by all WOT fans 😂😂

  • @bevssabado3460
    @bevssabado3460 11 місяців тому

    "The last person who got too near broke his arm"
    cue enter Valda with arm on a sling hahahahhaha
    Puppers run down stairs from inn, Valda jerks
    Dain: "Don't worry, no wolves"
    hahaha I mean, hilarious! Not to forget Avi demos Aiel humor too

  • @Dondingo4
    @Dondingo4 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes! We need MUCH MUCH more Mat!

  • @2NE1STEPO
    @2NE1STEPO 11 місяців тому +2

    Lanfear saying the horse is slow is def a reference to the high tech world of the previous age right?

  • @MissAngel452
    @MissAngel452 11 місяців тому

    11:35 Will Tudor, he was in the TV series "Humans" and also in "Shadowhunters".

  • @TheFloon
    @TheFloon 11 місяців тому +1

    Y'all, I am not okay with how hot Dain is in this show. Also Kritter your outfit and nails are so cute!

  • @hopperfromtheoryland5801
    @hopperfromtheoryland5801 11 місяців тому

    I've been waiting for this reaction.

  • @felipegonzales5575
    @felipegonzales5575 11 місяців тому

    As a mega book fan this feels like the best episode to date. Ita a nice mix between the books and show. Very happy.

  • @MasterRahl221
    @MasterRahl221 11 місяців тому +1

    This was absolutely the best episode of the entire series.

  • @NinjaLill
    @NinjaLill 11 місяців тому

    Fun fact for gamers: Fares Fares who plays Ishamael has a brother named Josef Fares who directed the games Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and It Takes Two. I’ve only played Brothers, and man, that is an awesome indie game. 👌

  • @notallwhowanderarelost4797
    @notallwhowanderarelost4797 11 місяців тому +2

    Not really necessary to explain why it felt the most like WoT and was the best so far (including S1) lol 😹 you're 100% right.

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому +1

      Just thought I should back myself up but yeah it’s so obvious to me lol

  • @animalsoul444
    @animalsoul444 11 місяців тому +1

    Best Episode so far of all, im with you, it has the most important book mentions so far, and finally FORSAKEN TALKS... just Mat is missing

  • @elanor2006
    @elanor2006 11 місяців тому +2

    Agreed ! This was like the best episode yet !!! It did feel like the book, and so many things happened ! Lanfear being a crzy psycho, seanchan damane stuff, the beginning of the chaotic duo that is Elayne and Nynaeve, and also them getting kidnapped all the time (still love them though), Perrin and Hopper ! OMG ! The scene withe Aviendha vs Whitecloaks, amazing !!! I'm rather indifferent to Aviendha in the books, but I love her in the show ! The actress nailed that role . And omg, her soundtrack, the music was amazing during the fight ! Me also think Laila was a darkfriend, more and more hints pointing to her being a darkfriend.....Maybe we'll get an answer this season. Each episode gets better and better, and what's with that mentionning the battle in the sky all the time, i really want to happen, but I don't know how can it be without looking silly ....But whatever happens the last episode of season 2 is probably gonna be mindblowing !

  • @Lyrazel
    @Lyrazel 11 місяців тому

    This episode was so brilliant! The only one this season I've rewatched multiple times at this point. So much lore and good stuff. The standout for me is Lanfear right now. I thought she was pretty scary already as Selene but omg what a switch. She's terrifying. And incredibly hot. Natasha is killing it on multiple levels. Her chemistry with Fares is also really good. That scene made them feel like their book counterparts perfectly. Also the Ishy creep moment was a great directing choice.
    Standout performances also from newcomers Avi, Barthanes and Dain. If this is the kind of quality actors they get already it's going to be a great ride.

  • @Ayeshteni
    @Ayeshteni 11 місяців тому

    This was the reaction video I was waiting to see...

  • @LloydBaron
    @LloydBaron 11 місяців тому

    Firstly, this is my favourite episode so far. Absolutely loving this season. Secondly, before season 2 started, they said it was a mix of book 2 and 3, but I'm not seeing much of book 3. This is basically just The Great Hunt with tweeks.

  • @danalou_who7765
    @danalou_who7765 11 місяців тому

    We keep seeing road markers with OT writing on them. They have been on all of the roads leading to TV since S1E5.

  • @levi_ackerman297
    @levi_ackerman297 11 місяців тому +2

    When the collar got put on Egwene's neck there were tears in my eyes--please don't hurt her please!!! But I know it's gonna hurt a lot worse soon
    😥Liandrin better get what's coming to her!!! I'm so mad at her lol but I also love her character and the actress who plays her--Verin is definitely onto her though!

    • @Dondingo4
      @Dondingo4 11 місяців тому +2

      If that got you teary-eyed then the promo for next weeks episode must have you absolutely bawling.

    • @levi_ackerman297
      @levi_ackerman297 11 місяців тому

      I haven't watched it cause I am scared to lol@@Dondingo4

  • @desertrose0027
    @desertrose0027 11 місяців тому +2

    I loved this episode as well! I did think it was weird that Turak (and the onlookers) weren't more suspicious that Ishamael didn't bow. The Seanchan are all about protocol, especially when it comes to interactions with the Blood, so him being so high in the society and not showing deference to the Blood felt weird to me. The rest of it, though, no complaints. I want to take Hopper home and give him all the pets.

  • @vidarfe
    @vidarfe 11 місяців тому +1

    What really worries me after this episode is that Moiraine has to stay awake for the rest of her life, which is not humanly possible. They have established that Lanfear can reach you as soon as you fall asleep and I shudder to think about what she's gonna do to her. She's probably not gonna kill Rand but she's DEFINITELY gonna kill Moiraine, and that in the most painfull way possible.

  • @elmeida
    @elmeida 11 місяців тому

    Yes I 100% agree with you about this episode being like the books!

  • @XxBluerainxX
    @XxBluerainxX 11 місяців тому

    That episode was awesome. I don't think there was one second I wasn't so excited. We didn't even get Mat and Min.

  • @DnD_Guru
    @DnD_Guru 11 місяців тому +1

    Every episode better than the last and I absolutely agree this episode felt most like the books other than maybe S1 E1

  • @antonego9581
    @antonego9581 11 місяців тому

    Definitely agree this episode felt like Wheel of Time. I just wish these seasons were 10 episodes. This season is hitting its stride but there's only 3 eps left, its just not enough time, and aren't we supposed to get through most of book 3 as well? Need more time!

  • @meganprior4281
    @meganprior4281 11 місяців тому

    My favorite episode. I can’t even tell you what scene was my favorite. It was all sooooo good! And I was so happy Padan Fain made another appearance. I LOVE/HATE him.

  • @Theejake76
    @Theejake76 11 місяців тому +1

    Finally a book reader not being super negitive

  • @caucajunsaint1474
    @caucajunsaint1474 11 місяців тому

    10:52 I yelled that at the screen, too! “Take the axe!”

  • @mikesm58
    @mikesm58 11 місяців тому +1

    Barthanes Domedred
    Will Tudor
    Game of Thrones (2011)
    Humans (2015)
    Shadowhunters (2016)
    In the Club (2014)

  • @Wayne-cq5wg
    @Wayne-cq5wg 11 місяців тому

    Agreed. Only one missing is Mat and Min in Falme. And damn we’re only mid season 😯

  • @confessorsedai
    @confessorsedai 11 місяців тому

    Every single episode gets better and better, imo. I am so loving it! 👏♥️

  • @danalou_who7765
    @danalou_who7765 11 місяців тому +1

    More tree motifs for House Damodred! Avendoraldera on the outside door!

    • @KritterXD
      @KritterXD  11 місяців тому

      I saw that!!! You’d think they’d get rid of those given the circumstances lol

  • @harrispinkham
    @harrispinkham 11 місяців тому

    Just when I’m like, that was a great episode… well. This is my favourite so far!

  • @cmcasadoiro
    @cmcasadoiro 11 місяців тому

    Hahaha it's so enjoyable see how much you enjoy the show

  • @JoeBerg38
    @JoeBerg38 11 місяців тому

    I'm thinking the chain for the collar is only temporary until the marath'damane are trained 🤔 as the damane in the scene with Elayne egwene and nyneave are unchained. Either way, it's hilarious seeing you have the exact same reactions I have to stuff 😂

  • @davidl8ly
    @davidl8ly 11 місяців тому

    Totally amazing episode!

  • @Axechucker
    @Axechucker 11 місяців тому

    Kritter is all of us when Lanfear popped that dude's head.

  • @albertaguy4817
    @albertaguy4817 11 місяців тому

    Barthanes, was once an attendant in Littlefingers brothel, (Game of Thrones)

    • @MissAngel452
      @MissAngel452 11 місяців тому

      I saw the actor (Will Tudor) in the TV series "Humans" and also in "Shadowhunters". He plays completely different characters, amazing in both.