5 Dramatic Moments from IShowSpeed’s Red Dead Redemption 2 Marathon Stream

IShowSpeed recently completed Red Dead Redemption 2. The streamer named it one of the “best games of all time.”

IShowSpeed reacts after finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via X and YouTube/IShowSpeed)

YouTube streamer and gamer Darren “IShowSpeed” just completed one of his longest-ever streams, spanning over 43 hours. The streamer hosted a Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) gaming marathon from December 6 to 8, 2025. RDR2 is often regarded as one of the best games of all time. Naturally, for the streamer too, it was an epic journey.

Speed’s stream ran for over 40 hours, meaning there were a handful of dramatic moments caught on stream. This article will focus on five such clips that went viral.

Top 5 Dramatic Moments From IShowSpeed’s Red Dead Redemption 2 Stream

5) IShowSpeed Unveils His RDR2 Look

A gaming marathon wouldn’t have been complete without a proper look. Speed, much like Kai Cenat’s gaming streams, went the extra step and got himself an RDR2-themed costume with a hand pistol and a holster. The Wild West look also included a brownish shirt, cowboy hat, and a beard.

RDR2 takes place in a fictionalized version of the American West (primarily the Western, Midwestern, and Southern United States), and to embrace the game’s theme, Speed unveiled his new look, delighting his fans.

4) IShowSpeed Walks Into a Questionable Room

Towards the beginning of the game, one of the missions involves the main character, Arthur Morgan, and the NPC Lenny visiting a bar. During the scene, Lenny ends up having a sexual encounter with another NPC.

However, the streamer had no idea what was happening and unintentionally walked Arthur Morgan into a room while searching for his friend, only to discover that Lenny was engaged in an intimate act. This led to a comical and animated reaction from Speed.

3) IShowSpeed Discovers Letter From Mary Linton

One of the most tragic aspects of the game was Arthur Morgan’s relationship with Mary Linton. The refusal of Mary’s family and Morgan’s life as an outlaw meant they could never be together. Toward the end of the game, Mary sends him a heartfelt letter, expressing her decision to part ways for good.

Speed was moved to tears upon seeing the only romantic interest in the story leave. He comically exclaimed:

“Ain’t no f**king way, man! Mary, the finest girl in Red Dead Redemption 2, my ex! I’m gonna kill her! I smell like a**, I got Tuberculosis, I’m dying and sh*t, Dutch want me to rob ni**as, Lenny died! F**k man!”

2) IShowSpeed Has an Anti-Climax

One of the final missions of the game sees Arthur Morgan racing back to camp to confront Dutch and Micah. During this scene, the game presents a poignant montage accompanied by emotional music, featuring nostalgic quotes from various characters reflecting on Morgan’s journey and legacy.

Comically, however, Speed accidentally crashed his horse, causing the music to cut off abruptly as both his character and the horse tumbled into the water. This mishap resulted in a hilariously anticlimactic end to the dramatic scene.

1) IShowSpeed Reacts to Arthur Morgan’s Ending

The most viral moment of the gaming marathon was Speed’s reaction to the game’s ending, particularly Arthur Morgan’s fate. For those unaware (spoiler alert), Morgan tragically passes away at the end of the game, leaving Speed visibly emotional.

The deeply emotional ending left the streamer in tears live on stream. Through his sobs, he said:

“Ain’t no f**king way! This sh*t is crazy, bro. This sh*t is crazy! These ni**as ‘traiting’ (traitors) on me. They ‘traited’ my sh*t. They some rats, bro. They some rats. Come on Dutch, don’t do me like that. Don’t!”


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