Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
It's like The Borgias with more midgets and beards (by cracky!).
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 18, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
It's like The Borgias with more midgets and beards (by cracky!).
They call them merkins.
Quote from: CBStew on April 18, 2011, 09:00:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 18, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
It's like The Borgias with more midgets and beards (by cracky!).
They call them merkins.
By cracky!
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
Sounds like a rebooting of "In Treatment."
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
(http://images.wikia.com/simpsons/images/6/6f/The_simpsons1.jpg)
Quote from: CBStew on April 18, 2011, 09:00:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 18, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
Quote from: R-V on April 18, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Beards, beheadings, bewbs, midgets, and incest. So far so good.
It's like The Borgias with more midgets and beards (by cracky!).
They call them merkins.
(http://www.petersellersappreciationsociety.com/Pictures/FCharacter/PresidentMerkinMuffley.jpg)
Nice to see Prince William get his ass bit
The Imp is playing chess while everyone else on the show plays checkers. The trial by battle and skull melting scenes were outstanding. This show gets better every week.
Also: Boobs.
Quote from: R-V on May 24, 2011, 08:52:20 AM
The Imp is playing chess while everyone else on the show plays checkers. The trial by battle and skull melting scenes were outstanding. This show gets better every week.
I wonder if they can find a part for Del Roy Lindo?
Best episode yet and there wasn't even any Dinklage in it. King Joffrey's lack of beard does not portend well for the realm.
Quote from: R-V on May 31, 2011, 08:51:59 AM
Best episode yet and there wasn't even any Dinklage in it. King Joffrey's lack of beard does not portend well for the realm.
I'd say Robert's brother's lack of a beard portends even worse.
Did any of you catch a word that Carcettifinger was spouting during that lesbo-in-training scene? Neither did I. Usually, when that happens, I press rewind. But TPex didn't seem to be in the mood. Will pay particular attention during my second viewing.
I hope Sansa gets revenge by killing that little prick Joffrey in the finale....although, I can't see them topping the gold-crowning. Great death scene.
Winter is coming, female direwolves.
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2011, 01:12:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 24, 2011, 09:02:14 AM
Also: Boobs.
and midgets.
That midget is the star of the show, pal.
"How wouldl the half-man like to die?"
"In my own bed, at the age of 80, with a bellyful of wine and a girl's mouth around my cock."
DPD. Ned's dead, baby. Holy shitballs. Is no one else watching this?
TPD. Apex reacts to the beNedding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM&feature=youtu.be
Quote from: R-V on June 14, 2011, 09:23:33 AM
TPD. Apex reacts to the beNedding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM&feature=youtu.be
How the fuck you have a main character you kill off in the first fuckin' book? I don't play that shit. Fuck the blonde man.
This show has been excellent. I've read GoT throughout the season and just finished it Sunday. I'm aready balls deep in the second book Clash of Kings. A lot of shows or films based on books don't really match up well. But this one is extremely well cast and shot. Loving every second of it. I've seen every episode twice!
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 14, 2011, 10:02:33 AM
This show has been excellent. I've read GoT throughout the season and just finished it Sunday. I'm aready balls deep in the second book Clash of Kings. A lot of shows or films based on books don't really match up well. But this one is extremely well cast and shot. Loving every second of it. I've seen every episode twice!
I'm definitely going to read the books but methinks I'll hold off until the series is over. I'd like to be nonspoiled so I can yell "HOLY SHIT!" when things like Ned being relieved of his head happen.
Quote from: R-V on June 14, 2011, 10:39:56 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 14, 2011, 10:02:33 AM
This show has been excellent. I've read GoT throughout the season and just finished it Sunday. I'm aready balls deep in the second book Clash of Kings. A lot of shows or films based on books don't really match up well. But this one is extremely well cast and shot. Loving every second of it. I've seen every episode twice!
I'm definitely going to read the books but methinks I'll hold off until the series is over. I'd like to be nonspoiled so I can yell "HOLY SHIT!" when things like Ned being relieved of his head happen.
I read it in the book the morning before the episode and I felt kind of sad and upset. Mostly because the scene in the book is told completely from poor Arya's perspective. The commotion and chaos of that scene were perfectly executed on the show, I thought. But the ANGER and the asshurt the dude in the YouTube video expressed was really different than what I experienced reading the book. Because Martin makes the reader feel what Arya is feeling as a child witnessing her own father's execution. Let alone her confusion at hearing Ned's "confession" and seeing her lackwit sister standing next to the queen grinning. And the dude Yoren, recruiter for the Night's Watch that snatches Arya up is not a comforting presence, and is in fact terrifying. I wasn't exactly sure what his motives were because he and Ned don't get to exchange words prior to the beheading.
I'll tell you what though. I neglected to read ANY of the chapters on Danaerys so I could have something to be non-spoiled about and yell "HOLY SHIT" at the TV. But I don't have to deal with cliffhangers. That's my motive.
So did season 1 end at the same place book 1 ended? If so I might give it a read.
If one of those dragons doesn't gnaw off Joffrey's nuts next season I will be disappointed.
Quote from: R-V on June 20, 2011, 08:47:07 AM
So did season 1 end at the same place book 1 ended? If so I might give it a read.
If one of those dragons doesn't gnaw off Joffrey's nuts next season I will be disappointed.
There were a couple of scenes from "Clash of Kings" thrown into the finale. And there were a couple of scenes in the show that weren't in either book as far as I know. The scenes with Tyrion and Shae are much more in-depth on the show than in the book. The TV version of Shae is very different. Smarter, older, more assertive, foreign.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2011, 10:19:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 20, 2011, 08:47:07 AM
So did season 1 end at the same place book 1 ended? If so I might give it a read.
If one of those dragons doesn't gnaw off Joffrey's nuts next season I will be disappointed.
There were a couple of scenes from "Clash of Kings" thrown into the finale. And there were a couple of scenes in the show that weren't in either book as far as I know. The scenes with Tyrion and Shae are much more in-depth on the show than in the book. The TV version of Shae is very different. Smarter, older, more assertive, foreign.
Nice. This (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fire-and-blood-for-newbies,57745/) reminded me of my favorite line from last night:
"Do you lie awake at night fearing my gash?"
I do, too, CT
Quote from: R-V on June 20, 2011, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2011, 10:19:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 20, 2011, 08:47:07 AM
So did season 1 end at the same place book 1 ended? If so I might give it a read.
If one of those dragons doesn't gnaw off Joffrey's nuts next season I will be disappointed.
There were a couple of scenes from "Clash of Kings" thrown into the finale. And there were a couple of scenes in the show that weren't in either book as far as I know. The scenes with Tyrion and Shae are much more in-depth on the show than in the book. The TV version of Shae is very different. Smarter, older, more assertive, foreign.
Nice. This (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fire-and-blood-for-newbies,57745/) reminded me of my favorite line from last night:
"Do you lie awake at night fearing my gash?"
The first 100 pages of Clash of Kings includes some amazing Tyrion activity. I won't spoil much, but when the half-man tells his cunt of a sister how it T-I-is, I had to put the book down and revel in it for a moment. Enjoy.
Here's a neat article:
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s151/game-of-thrones/news/a324165/game-of-thrones-nude-sex-scenes-tricky-says-emilia-clarke.html
Possibly nsfw.
I stayed up until 4 watching the entirety of the first season today. Holy f'n ballsacks.
I would echo everything everyone said already and add my own bits:
Queen Brotherfucker looks like she's trying squeeze out a fart all the time. She has one face - the fart face. I was hoping the last episode would just be 45 minutes of her finally experiencing the relief that only a good bit of flatulence can bring. I would also like to see her naked a few more times.
Joffrey is an epic fagatard. Could they have cast a better person to play the incest love child of two smarmy fucks like the Lannister Twins? His face looks like he might have spent 10 or 11 months in gestation instead of the requisite 9. Killing Ned was about the dumbest fucking thing anyone could have done for a billion reasons and I'm glad he did it. His death is going to be glorious. I was thinking Sansa was going to just leap to her own death when she looked down after having been forced to view her own father's head on a spike but she went for the kill. I liked the moxie but it doesn't make up for her being a spoiled shit up until then.
I was sad to see Khal Drogo die. That dude was manlier than ten Dick Butkii.
Dany is a psycho and now she has dragons. DRAGONS! I was waiting for dragons and I got them. Glorious. Her brother's death was the best thing ever on tv, death wise. That was as creative a death as I've ever heard of.
I just about like all of the Starks. It's funny how the fair-haired Lannisters are mostly evil pricks, even the Imp is a slimy scumbag who somehow ends up still likeable, whereas the dark-haired Starks are all about honor and family. No incest in the Stark family while the Lannisters apparently can't get their juices flowing unless they share the same last name. Usually the light = good and the dark = bad in traditional storytelling. Just found that interesting.
Oh yeah - Lady Stark's sister and her little dipshit son are the worst. I hope they get overrun by those scumbags to whom Tyrion promised the Vale. I expect to see them get theirs in the end, creepy fucks.
Quote from: Slaky on June 27, 2011, 09:38:28 AM
I stayed up until 4 watching the entirety of the first season today. Holy f'n ballsacks.
I would echo everything everyone said already and add my own bits:
Queen Brotherfucker looks like she's trying squeeze out a fart all the time. She has one face - the fart face. I was hoping the last episode would just be 45 minutes of her finally experiencing the relief that only a good bit of flatulence can bring. I would also like to see her naked a few more times.
Joffrey is an epic fagatard. Could they have cast a better person to play the incest love child of two smarmy fucks like the Lannister Twins? His face looks like he might have spent 10 or 11 months in gestation instead of the requisite 9. Killing Ned was about the dumbest fucking thing anyone could have done for a billion reasons and I'm glad he did it. His death is going to be glorious. I was thinking Sansa was going to just leap to her own death when she looked down after having been forced to view her own father's head on a spike but she went for the kill. I liked the moxie but it doesn't make up for her being a spoiled shit up until then.
I was sad to see Khal Drogo die. That dude was manlier than ten Dick Butkii.
Dany is a psycho and now she has dragons. DRAGONS! I was waiting for dragons and I got them. Glorious. Her brother's death was the best thing ever on tv, death wise. That was as creative a death as I've ever heard of.
I just about like all of the Starks. It's funny how the fair-haired Lannisters are mostly evil pricks, even the Imp is a slimy scumbag who somehow ends up still likeable, whereas the dark-haired Starks are all about honor and family. No incest in the Stark family while the Lannisters apparently can't get their juices flowing unless they share the same last name. Usually the light = good and the dark = bad in traditional storytelling. Just found that interesting.
Oh yeah - Lady Stark's sister and her little dipshit son are the worst. I hope they get overrun by those scumbags to whom Tyrion promised the Vale. I expect to see them get theirs in the end, creepy fucks.
Yes indeed. And the Wight Walkers in the woods are the worst evil of all. Very interesting.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2011, 10:40:32 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 27, 2011, 09:38:28 AM
I stayed up until 4 watching the entirety of the first season today. Holy f'n ballsacks.
I would echo everything everyone said already and add my own bits:
Queen Brotherfucker looks like she's trying squeeze out a fart all the time. She has one face - the fart face. I was hoping the last episode would just be 45 minutes of her finally experiencing the relief that only a good bit of flatulence can bring. I would also like to see her naked a few more times.
Joffrey is an epic fagatard. Could they have cast a better person to play the incest love child of two smarmy fucks like the Lannister Twins? His face looks like he might have spent 10 or 11 months in gestation instead of the requisite 9. Killing Ned was about the dumbest fucking thing anyone could have done for a billion reasons and I'm glad he did it. His death is going to be glorious. I was thinking Sansa was going to just leap to her own death when she looked down after having been forced to view her own father's head on a spike but she went for the kill. I liked the moxie but it doesn't make up for her being a spoiled shit up until then.
I was sad to see Khal Drogo die. That dude was manlier than ten Dick Butkii.
Dany is a psycho and now she has dragons. DRAGONS! I was waiting for dragons and I got them. Glorious. Her brother's death was the best thing ever on tv, death wise. That was as creative a death as I've ever heard of.
I just about like all of the Starks. It's funny how the fair-haired Lannisters are mostly evil pricks, even the Imp is a slimy scumbag who somehow ends up still likeable, whereas the dark-haired Starks are all about honor and family. No incest in the Stark family while the Lannisters apparently can't get their juices flowing unless they share the same last name. Usually the light = good and the dark = bad in traditional storytelling. Just found that interesting.
Oh yeah - Lady Stark's sister and her little dipshit son are the worst. I hope they get overrun by those scumbags to whom Tyrion promised the Vale. I expect to see them get theirs in the end, creepy fucks.
Yes indeed. And the Wight Walkers in the woods are the worst evil of all. Very interesting.
And here I was thinking it was WHITE Walkers the whole time. Wight is much more frightening.
One thing I like about this show that I don't think has been mentioned is they deal REALISTICALLY with the fact that a big metal sword is a heavy fucking object and can't be twirled around like an umbrella as you prance from tree to tree. Even the big dudes with heavy beards who drink muscle mead all day wield those things deliberately and with max effort when they are beheading another guy with a beard.
And CT, if you're reading this, there are now FOUR people watching this show. Eat me raw.
Quote from: R-V on June 27, 2011, 11:53:06 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2011, 10:40:32 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 27, 2011, 09:38:28 AM
I stayed up until 4 watching the entirety of the first season today. Holy f'n ballsacks.
I would echo everything everyone said already and add my own bits:
Queen Brotherfucker looks like she's trying squeeze out a fart all the time. She has one face - the fart face. I was hoping the last episode would just be 45 minutes of her finally experiencing the relief that only a good bit of flatulence can bring. I would also like to see her naked a few more times.
Joffrey is an epic fagatard. Could they have cast a better person to play the incest love child of two smarmy fucks like the Lannister Twins? His face looks like he might have spent 10 or 11 months in gestation instead of the requisite 9. Killing Ned was about the dumbest fucking thing anyone could have done for a billion reasons and I'm glad he did it. His death is going to be glorious. I was thinking Sansa was going to just leap to her own death when she looked down after having been forced to view her own father's head on a spike but she went for the kill. I liked the moxie but it doesn't make up for her being a spoiled shit up until then.
I was sad to see Khal Drogo die. That dude was manlier than ten Dick Butkii.
Dany is a psycho and now she has dragons. DRAGONS! I was waiting for dragons and I got them. Glorious. Her brother's death was the best thing ever on tv, death wise. That was as creative a death as I've ever heard of.
I just about like all of the Starks. It's funny how the fair-haired Lannisters are mostly evil pricks, even the Imp is a slimy scumbag who somehow ends up still likeable, whereas the dark-haired Starks are all about honor and family. No incest in the Stark family while the Lannisters apparently can't get their juices flowing unless they share the same last name. Usually the light = good and the dark = bad in traditional storytelling. Just found that interesting.
Oh yeah - Lady Stark's sister and her little dipshit son are the worst. I hope they get overrun by those scumbags to whom Tyrion promised the Vale. I expect to see them get theirs in the end, creepy fucks.
Yes indeed. And the Wight Walkers in the woods are the worst evil of all. Very interesting.
And here I was thinking it was WHITE Walkers the whole time. Wight is much more frightening.
One thing I like about this show that I don't think has been mentioned is they deal REALISTICALLY with the fact that a big metal sword is a heavy fucking object and can't be twirled around like an umbrella as you prance from tree to tree. Even the big dudes with heavy beards who drink muscle mead all day wield those things deliberately and with max effort when they are beheading another guy with a beard.
And CT, if you're reading this, there are now FOUR people watching this show. Eat me raw.
I think it is White Walkers. I don't know what I was thinking. I do like the sauce. Remember when Jon Snow slew the WHITE Walker in Mormont's chamber? He grabbed the lantern out of the old man's hand and flung it at the thing, thus killing it the only way possible. Well, he messed his hand up something awful in the process and has to recover from the injury over the course of several chapters. He can't wield his bastard sword the way he would like to and he even grips it awkwardly with his left hand when pulling it out (||) for the rest of the guys who want to get a look at it. So yeah, there's a lot of talk about swords and masonry and fighting skills in teh book that get overlooked in the show. Even the Imp kicks a little ass at the battle rather than just getting run over after his speech.
yay?
DPD.
If you dig this show, I highly recommend the books. They won't spoil shit for you. The show and the books are meant to be used in tandem, I'm quite sure. Because there is information and subtext in each that compliment the other. TPex has read the whole thing so far and said the show just enhances the reading because it gives new information and aids the imagination. I agree. This whole series is more fun than midget porn.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2011, 12:06:52 PM
DPD.
If you dig this show, I highly recommend the books. They won't spoil shit for you. The show and the books are meant to be used in tandem, I'm quite sure. Because there is information and subtext in each that compliment the other. TPex has read the whole thing so far and said the show just enhances the reading because it gives new information and aids the imagination. I agree. This whole series is more fun than midget porn.
Just finished Clash of Kings. I second the book recommendation, they're the balls. They actually make me look forward to the show even more as opposed to making me butthurt that I've been spoilt.
(vague spoiler)
Can't wait to see if/how they show Tyrion's exploits at the end of book 2.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2011, 12:06:52 PM
DPD.
If you dig this show, I highly recommend the books. They won't spoil shit for you. The show and the books are meant to be used in tandem, I'm quite sure. Because there is information and subtext in each that compliment the other. TPex has read the whole thing so far and said the show just enhances the reading because it gives new information and aids the imagination. I agree. This whole series is more fun than midget porn.
Bump.
I read most of the books before the first season finished. The interesting part was how much of the latter books are established in the first novel/series - stuff I thought was just a throw-away action in Book 1 came to bear by Book 3 or 4.
Hey - maybe we won't have 5 years until the next book. That'd be nice.
Game Of Thrones is back on April 1.
No fool.
Anyone?
Game of Thrones? Game of Shite, more like.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 03, 2012, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: Tonker on April 02, 2012, 02:21:33 AM
Game of Thrones? Game of Shite, more like.
Huh?
Huh is right. I blew through all 5 books in between seasons and agree with Apex's point (I think it was Apex?) that the book and the show are great compliments to each other. Yes, the show will most likely follow the main plot points of the book so you will be spoiled, but the show just adds another layer to what you read - several characters (Littlefinger, Varys, Joffrey) are given more screen time than they get in the books. The mass execution of the bastards was barely mentioned in the book. This isn't just a line-by-line adaptation, they're doing their own thing with the show and it's just as entertaining.
Quote from: R-V on April 04, 2012, 10:57:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 03, 2012, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: Tonker on April 02, 2012, 02:21:33 AM
Game of Thrones? Game of Shite, more like.
Huh?
Huh is right. I blew through all 5 books (||).
Fixed. And I agree with RV's agreement with my original statement.
A couple of comments on the first episode. Danaerys is hotter than eleven dicks - even in her current all-fucked-up state. I want her on my television as often as possible.
The scene with Tyrion and Cersei was a failure compared to the exchange in the book. He ends up getting her so enraged that she slaps him around a bit when he delivers the truth to her in the small council chamber. I waited all year for that scene and was sadly disappointed in it. They made up for it a little bit when Cersei slaps Joffry - that was not in the book. But Cersei's character is changing rapidly in the show, which I understand due to time constraints.
The adventures of the Night's Watch north of the wall are terrifying. I didn't read as far as they got in that episode. They hit ahead a bit with that storyline.
ExPex II took all the books when she moved out so I don't have any more spoilers after next week. I want to grab the books and just keep reading but I don't have any fucking time to read shit like that because World War II and the Great Depression are too fucking interesting. So there I am.
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 14, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Season three was picked up. I don't think there's any way that HBO doesn't see this all the way through. It's way too popular.
Quote from: Slaky on April 15, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 14, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Season three was picked up. I don't think there's any way that HBO doesn't see this all the way through. It's way too popular.
True. Viewership is more than 1 mil+ higher than during season 1. The only concern I have is the location budget - part of the reason they canceled the awesome Carnivale was that it cost so much to film at various locations. Game of Thrones gets filmed, in part, in Ireland, Eastern Europe, and Greenland.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 16, 2012, 08:16:07 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 15, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 14, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Season three was picked up. I don't think there's any way that HBO doesn't see this all the way through. It's way too popular.
True. Viewership is more than 1 mil+ higher than during season 1. The only concern I have is the location budget - part of the reason they canceled the awesome Carnivale was that it cost so much to film at various locations. Game of Thrones gets filmed, in part, in Ireland, Eastern Europe, and Greenland.
I bet Gil's pissed that it doesn't happen in MALTA anymore
Quote from: Slaky on April 15, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 14, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Season three was picked up. I don't think there's any way that HBO doesn't see this all the way through. It's way too popular.
Queen Margaery's scene with Renly last night was popular. In my pants.
Quote from: R-V on April 16, 2012, 10:46:42 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 15, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 14, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
I'm really enjoying the actors they've picked for these roles. Like the bastard blacksmith, the preggers wildling daughter-wife was an actress on the British version of 'Skins,' and knowing how that role develops I'd say she's perfect for it.
I always do a double take when I overhear co-workers talking about the show and expressing interest in the books. Makes me glad that the story seems to have legs... maybe HBO will actually support it all the way through.
Season three was picked up. I don't think there's any way that HBO doesn't see this all the way through. It's way too popular.
Queen Margaery's scene with Renly last night was popular. In my pants.
It totally bombed in his however. It was the Ishtar of scenes in his pants.
On the other hand, when the little man took out the cigar cutter and instructed his minions to "unman" the old guy, I was so empathetic I could no longer follow the dialogue.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=quif
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 22, 2012, 10:40:58 PM
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=quif
That was the nastiest queef ever.
So now this queef can just flat out stab people? How do you beat a stabbing queef?
Quote from: Slaky on May 01, 2012, 11:15:38 AM
So now this queef can just flat out stab people? How do you beat a stabbing queef?
With a stabbing fart?
Theon can't even behead a guy properly. Clearly not Stark material.
Quote from: R-V on May 07, 2012, 08:48:46 AM
Theon can't even behead a guy properly. Clearly not Stark material.
He's totes fucked.
Not even an RV post explaining his semi for watching Dinklage cut a man's leg off and promptly killing him?
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 28, 2012, 11:07:05 PM
Not even an RV post explaining his semi for watching Dinklage cut a man's leg off and promptly killing him?
My crotch got all chubby during this episode. I don't know how they pulled that hour off on a TV budget.
I love me some imp.
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
Quote from: CBStew on April 01, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
I promise you this season will be filled to the brim with HOLY SHIT moments. But the third book "A Storm of Swords" is so long that many Song of Ice and Fire dorks were speculating that they'd have to break it up into two seasons. They may still be doing that, I don't know but plowing through about five storylines in the first episode to let you know what is happening with the characters may be necessary here. Trust me, shit's gonna get real real.
And that's George R. R. Martin's way. You may read half a book and think you're bored with it because nothing awesome has happened but what he's done is given you so much information and insight into a character that you actually begin to feel like you know them. So then 200 pages later when the shit goes down, you're throwing the book/tablet across the room in shock like, ??!?!?! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)
That's why GRRM is considered a great fantasy writer.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 02, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 01, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
I promise you this season will be filled to the brim with HOLY SHIT moments. But the third book "A Storm of Swords" is so long that many Song of Ice and Fire dorks were speculating that they'd have to break it up into two seasons. They may still be doing that, I don't know but plowing through about five storylines in the first episode to let you know what is happening with the characters may be necessary here. Trust me, shit's gonna get real real.
And that's George R. R. Martin's way. You may read half a book and think you're bored with it because nothing awesome has happened but what he's done is given you so much information and insight into a character that you actually begin to feel like you know them. So then 200 pages later when the shit goes down, you're throwing the book/tablet across the room in shock like, ??!?!?! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)
That's why GRRM is considered a great fantasy writer fat unkempt virgin.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 02, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 01, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
I promise you this season will be filled to the brim with HOLY SHIT moments. But the third book "A Storm of Swords" is so long that many Song of Ice and Fire dorks were speculating that they'd have to break it up into two seasons. They may still be doing that, I don't know but plowing through about five storylines in the first episode to let you know what is happening with the characters may be necessary here. Trust me, shit's gonna get real real.
And that's George R. R. Martin's way. You may read half a book and think you're bored with it because nothing awesome has happened but what he's done is given you so much information and insight into a character that you actually begin to feel like you know them. So then 200 pages later when the shit goes down, you're throwing the book/tablet across the room in shock like, ??!?!?! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)
That's why GRRM is considered a great fantasy writer.
BTW, from what I have read, they are splitting it up. I think this season only goes up through about half the 3rd book.
Quote from: Slaky on April 02, 2013, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 02, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 01, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
I promise you this season will be filled to the brim with HOLY SHIT moments. But the third book "A Storm of Swords" is so long that many Song of Ice and Fire dorks were speculating that they'd have to break it up into two seasons. They may still be doing that, I don't know but plowing through about five storylines in the first episode to let you know what is happening with the characters may be necessary here. Trust me, shit's gonna get real real.
And that's George R. R. Martin's way. You may read half a book and think you're bored with it because nothing awesome has happened but what he's done is given you so much information and insight into a character that you actually begin to feel like you know them. So then 200 pages later when the shit goes down, you're throwing the book/tablet across the room in shock like, ??!?!?! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)
That's why GRRM is considered a great fantasy writer fat unkempt virgin.
That too.
Quote from: Yeti on April 02, 2013, 11:10:56 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 02, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 01, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Bump.
They are moving fast. I feel like I just watched a third of A Storm of Swords in fast forward. So, this episode kind of disappointed me but I think they're trying to get some relatively minor stuff settled before they start landing haymakers.
I guess it was just me, but I remember this show as being more interesting. No newcomer to the series is likely to stick around after last night's snorer. OK. I admit that I slept through a third of it. Did they behead anyone? Pillage a village? Did someone visit an orphanage?
I promise you this season will be filled to the brim with HOLY SHIT moments. But the third book "A Storm of Swords" is so long that many Song of Ice and Fire dorks were speculating that they'd have to break it up into two seasons. They may still be doing that, I don't know but plowing through about five storylines in the first episode to let you know what is happening with the characters may be necessary here. Trust me, shit's gonna get real real.
And that's George R. R. Martin's way. You may read half a book and think you're bored with it because nothing awesome has happened but what he's done is given you so much information and insight into a character that you actually begin to feel like you know them. So then 200 pages later when the shit goes down, you're throwing the book/tablet across the room in shock like, ??!?!?! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)
That's why GRRM is considered a great fantasy writer.
BTW, from what I have read, they are splitting it up. I think this season only goes up through about half the 3rd book.
Correct. It was renewed for a 4th season (http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/04/02/game-of-thrones-renewed-4-season/) today.
And Apex is right about book 3 - definitely my favorite of the series so far. Many shits hit many fans.
Episode 3 of Season 3 was one of the best in the series so far. Loved it. The next several are going to be damn good now that they've set the stage with storylines and characters. This business with Theon escaping is totally new. No idea where they're going with that. Interesting.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 11:07:07 AM
Episode 3 of Season 3 was one of the best in the series so far. Loved it. The next several are going to be damn good now that they've set the stage with storylines and characters. This business with Theon escaping is totally new. No idea where they're going with that. Interesting.
It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure this is just a modified version of his story from book 5 (I think this portion of it was told in flashback form, which would mean it makes sense that it's happening concurrent with book 3 events).
The Jamie behanding scene was handled perfectly.
Quote from: R-V on April 15, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 11:07:07 AM
Episode 3 of Season 3 was one of the best in the series so far. Loved it. The next several are going to be damn good now that they've set the stage with storylines and characters. This business with Theon escaping is totally new. No idea where they're going with that. Interesting.
It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure this is just a modified version of his story from book 5 (I think this portion of it was told in flashback form, which would mean it makes sense that it's happening concurrent with book 3 events).
The Jamie behanding scene was handled perfectly.
*SPOILER ALERT*
Do you remember him being talking about being rescued by anyone during those flahsbacks? Not only that, but he's got a protector in the woods, filling people up with arrows from out of nowhere. I don't know...
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 04:13:12 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 15, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 11:07:07 AM
Episode 3 of Season 3 was one of the best in the series so far. Loved it. The next several are going to be damn good now that they've set the stage with storylines and characters. This business with Theon escaping is totally new. No idea where they're going with that. Interesting.
It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure this is just a modified version of his story from book 5 (I think this portion of it was told in flashback form, which would mean it makes sense that it's happening concurrent with book 3 events).
The Jamie behanding scene was handled perfectly.
*SPOILER ALERT*
Do you remember him being talking about being rescued by anyone during those flahsbacks? Not only that, but he's got a protector in the woods, filling people up with arrows from out of nowhere. I don't know...
* MORE SPOILERS *
IIRC in the book, the Bastard posed as a lowly stable boy or servant or something like that and let Theon go. Then he hunts Theon down and reveals he just let him go because he's a sick puppy who likes hunting humans for sport. I think the show is just adding an extra level of mindfuckery in that Ramsay doesn't just let Theon go, he makes Theon think he is rescuing him (with Ramsay killing his own men to really sell it - notice how the guy said "you BASTARD" before he was finished off) to think they are good buddies. Then sometime soon the Bastard is going to reveal who he really is and continue torturing Theon.
Quote from: R-V on April 15, 2013, 04:52:05 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 04:13:12 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 15, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 15, 2013, 11:07:07 AM
Episode 3 of Season 3 was one of the best in the series so far. Loved it. The next several are going to be damn good now that they've set the stage with storylines and characters. This business with Theon escaping is totally new. No idea where they're going with that. Interesting.
It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure this is just a modified version of his story from book 5 (I think this portion of it was told in flashback form, which would mean it makes sense that it's happening concurrent with book 3 events).
The Jamie behanding scene was handled perfectly.
*SPOILER ALERT*
Do you remember him being talking about being rescued by anyone during those flahsbacks? Not only that, but he's got a protector in the woods, filling people up with arrows from out of nowhere. I don't know...
* MORE SPOILERS *
IIRC in the book, the Bastard posed as a lowly stable boy or servant or something like that and let Theon go. Then he hunts Theon down and reveals he just let him go because he's a sick puppy who likes hunting humans for sport. I think the show is just adding an extra level of mindfuckery in that Ramsay doesn't just let Theon go, he makes Theon think he is rescuing him (with Ramsay killing his own men to really sell it - notice how the guy said "you BASTARD" before he was finished off) to think they are good buddies. Then sometime soon the Bastard is going to reveal who he really is and continue torturing Theon.
Fucking awesome.
Jesus fucking balls
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2013, 08:57:47 PMJesus fucking balls
They fucking nailed it. I've been moist with anticipation for that scene since reading the book and I think this version was even more brutal and revolting. Roose Bolton is about as nasty as they come.
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 09:02:38 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2013, 08:57:47 PMJesus fucking balls
They fucking nailed it. I've been moist with anticipation for that scene since reading the book and I think this version was even more brutal and revolting. Roose Bolton is about as nasty as they come.
I haven't read the book. Are they going to run out of characters?
Quote from: CBStew on June 03, 2013, 09:37:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 09:02:38 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2013, 08:57:47 PMJesus fucking balls
They fucking nailed it. I've been moist with anticipation for that scene since reading the book and I think this version was even more brutal and revolting. Roose Bolton is about as nasty as they come.
I haven't read the book. Are they going to run out of characters?
Yeah, the last two books are just about rivers and sheep and the weather.
what is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
I'm glad the Starks are dead except for Arya. Hopefully Sansa is next. So boring.
One dumbass storyline down.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PM
what is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
Pex has this down cold. Ask him.
I'm trying to reconcile how Roose turned. He seemed so supportive of Robb the whole time. Jaime Lanissters' "Say hi to Robb for me" to Roose was a nice subtle hint. I hope we learn why Roose went so pro-Lanisster.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PM
I'm glad the Starks are dead except for Arya. Hopefully Sansa is next. So boring.
Sansa does need to be killed. Far worse to lose Ros than Sansa.
I hope Arya kills Joffrey and then marries Dany and they both sit on the throne.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PMwhat is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
He is a stone cold opportunist and weirdo. In addition to the fat wife and 'drinking dulls the senses' anecdotes you heard last night, here's what I recall from the books:
- Ned/Robb Stark's bannerman, until That Whole Red Wedding thing
- Gets leechings on the regular to keep himself feeling good
- One of the only lords to still practice Prima Nocta with the local commonfolk - keeps it quiet from Ned who you can imagine wouldn't approve
- In related news, doesn't have a legitimate heir
- Other stuff that happens in subsequent books I won't get into
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PMwhat is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
He is a stone cold opportunist and weirdo. In addition to the fat wife and 'drinking dulls the senses' anecdotes you heard last night, here's what I recall from the books:
- Ned/Robb Stark's bannerman, until That Whole Red Wedding thing
- Gets leechings on the regular to keep himself feeling good
- One of the only lords to still practice Prima Nocta with the local commonfolk - keeps it quiet from Ned who you can imagine wouldn't approve
- In related news, doesn't have a legitimate heir
- Other stuff that happens in subsequent books I won't get into
All of this and if you think he's bad, wait until you meet his bastard.
So keeping score through Season 3, episode 9: The Lannisters now control all of Westeros with the exception of the Iron Islands (Greyjoys) and Dragonstone (Stannis). The Starks are all but extinct, with Bran the living heir but presumed dead. With Robb's army in shreds, Tywin can now turn his attention toward crushing Stannis. But he controls the Riverlands and the North with the help of the Freys and Boltons, two families known for treachery and ruthlessness. The South is in order thanks to an uneasy alliance with the Tyrells, which Cersei seems hellbent on undoing. What could go wrong?
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 03, 2013, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PMwhat is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
He is a stone cold opportunist and weirdo. In addition to the fat wife and 'drinking dulls the senses' anecdotes you heard last night, here's what I recall from the books:
- Ned/Robb Stark's bannerman, until That Whole Red Wedding thing
- Gets leechings on the regular to keep himself feeling good
- One of the only lords to still practice Prima Nocta with the local commonfolk - keeps it quiet from Ned who you can imagine wouldn't approve
- In related news, doesn't have a legitimate heir
- Other stuff that happens in subsequent books I won't get into
All of this and if you think he's bad, wait until you meet his bastard.
So keeping score through Season 3, episode 9: The Lannisters now control all of Westeros with the exception of the Iron Islands (Greyjoys) and Dragonstone (Stannis). The Starks are all but extinct, with Bran the living heir but presumed dead. With Robb's army in shreds, Tywin can now turn his attention toward crushing Stannis. But he controls the Riverlands and the North with the help of the Freys and Boltons, two families known for treachery and ruthlessness. The South is in order thanks to an uneasy alliance with the Tyrells, which Cersei seems hellbent on undoing. What could go wrong?
So did the dude who got married to Frey's daughter survive? What is his deal now?
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 03, 2013, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PMwhat is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
He is a stone cold opportunist and weirdo. In addition to the fat wife and 'drinking dulls the senses' anecdotes you heard last night, here's what I recall from the books:
- Ned/Robb Stark's bannerman, until That Whole Red Wedding thing
- Gets leechings on the regular to keep himself feeling good
- One of the only lords to still practice Prima Nocta with the local commonfolk - keeps it quiet from Ned who you can imagine wouldn't approve
- In related news, doesn't have a legitimate heir
- Other stuff that happens in subsequent books I won't get into
All of this and if you think he's bad, wait until you meet his bastard.
So keeping score through Season 3, episode 9: The Lannisters now control all of Westeros with the exception of the Iron Islands (Greyjoys) and Dragonstone (Stannis). The Starks are all but extinct, with Bran the living heir but presumed dead. With Robb's army in shreds, Tywin can now turn his attention toward crushing Stannis. But he controls the Riverlands and the North with the help of the Freys and Boltons, two families known for treachery and ruthlessness. The South is in order thanks to an uneasy alliance with the Tyrells, which Cersei seems hellbent on undoing. What could go wrong?
So did the dude who got married to Frey's daughter survive? What is his deal now?
Catelyn's brother? He probably dead.
EDIT: I'm wrong
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 03, 2013, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 03, 2013, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 01:34:17 PMwhat is Roose Bolton's backstory again?
He is a stone cold opportunist and weirdo. In addition to the fat wife and 'drinking dulls the senses' anecdotes you heard last night, here's what I recall from the books:
- Ned/Robb Stark's bannerman, until That Whole Red Wedding thing
- Gets leechings on the regular to keep himself feeling good
- One of the only lords to still practice Prima Nocta with the local commonfolk - keeps it quiet from Ned who you can imagine wouldn't approve
- In related news, doesn't have a legitimate heir
- Other stuff that happens in subsequent books I won't get into
All of this and if you think he's bad, wait until you meet his bastard.
So keeping score through Season 3, episode 9: The Lannisters now control all of Westeros with the exception of the Iron Islands (Greyjoys) and Dragonstone (Stannis). The Starks are all but extinct, with Bran the living heir but presumed dead. With Robb's army in shreds, Tywin can now turn his attention toward crushing Stannis. But he controls the Riverlands and the North with the help of the Freys and Boltons, two families known for treachery and ruthlessness. The South is in order thanks to an uneasy alliance with the Tyrells, which Cersei seems hellbent on undoing. What could go wrong?
So did the dude who got married to Frey's daughter survive? What is his deal now?
Edmure, Cat's brother is a prisoner/hostage of the Freys. His uncle, The Blackfish escaped and is now the occupant of Riverrun, hostile to the crown. Butthurt to ensue.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
So did the dude who got married to Frey's daughter survive? What is his deal now?
Dunno. Why keep him alive? You already killed a king.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 03, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
So did the dude who got married to Frey's daughter survive? What is his deal now?
Dunno. Why keep him alive? You already killed a king.
Families and armies loyal to Riverrun/Winterfell will be coerced to bend the knee. Frey assumes they give a shit about what happens to the Lord of Riverrun. Whether or not this is true you'll just have to wait and see.
So, as far as Season 3 v. Storm of Swords, are they basically doing the first half of the book, most of it, or all of it? I'm about 200 pages away from being done with Clash of Kings.
Quote from: Yeti on June 04, 2013, 10:32:00 AMSo, as far as Season 3 v. Storm of Swords, are they basically doing the first half of the book, most of it, or all of it? I'm about 200 pages away from being done with Clash of Kings.
The Red Wedding occurs about 2/3 of the way through the book, so that's probably a good estimate. Although I believe they've used some material for Dany from as far forward as book 5. I think the plan for next season is to get through book 3 with some of book 4 and possibly 5 sprinkled in (books 4 and 5 cover roughly the same time period, but for different sets of characters).
So it's called the Red Wedding because of all the blood right? Feel like that's a decent giveaway as to what would occur.
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2013, 11:28:19 AMSo it's called the Red Wedding because of all the blood right? Feel like that's a decent giveaway as to what would occur.
No - it's called that because Cat was on her period when they slit her throat. These are the kind of details you're missing out on if you don't read the books.
Quote from: R-V on June 04, 2013, 11:35:01 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2013, 11:28:19 AMSo it's called the Red Wedding because of all the blood right? Feel like that's a decent giveaway as to what would occur.
No - it's called that because Cat was on her period when they slit her throat. These are the kind of details you're missing out on if you don't read the books.
Boy that's one bloody cat.
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2013, 11:41:08 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 04, 2013, 11:35:01 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2013, 11:28:19 AMSo it's called the Red Wedding because of all the blood right? Feel like that's a decent giveaway as to what would occur.
No - it's called that because Cat was on her period when they slit her throat. These are the kind of details you're missing out on if you don't read the books.
Boy that's one bloody cat.
Damnit, RV. That made me laugh to beat the band.
Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 02:05:20 PM
Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Did you laugh out loud?
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 05, 2013, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 02:05:20 PM
Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Did you laugh out loud?
No. Mrs. CBStew doesn't watch G.O.T., so I started to explain the reference to her. Have you ever tried to describe Game of Thrones to anyone?
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 04:50:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 05, 2013, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 02:05:20 PM
Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Did you laugh out loud?
No. Mrs. CBStew doesn't watch G.O.T., so I started to explain the reference to her. Have you ever tried to describe Game of Thrones to anyone?
I tried explaining it to Chuck the other day.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 05, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 04:50:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 05, 2013, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 05, 2013, 02:05:20 PM
Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Did you laugh out loud?
No. Mrs. CBStew doesn't watch G.O.T., so I started to explain the reference to her. Have you ever tried to describe Game of Thrones to anyone?
I tried explaining it to Chuck the other day.
I LOLed
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QuoteWhy doesn't George R.R. Martin use twitter? Because he killed all 140 characters. #got
Quoteit's too bad 'entourage' didn't end like that #GoT
QuoteGame of Thrones makes The Walking Dead look like Sesame Street.
QuoteThat just goes to show the importance of choosing the correct band for your wedding. #GOT
That finale was as good as a third episode in a season. It was good, not finale good. I guess.
Quote from: Slaky on June 10, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
That finale was as good as a third episode in a season. It was good, not finale good. I guess.
A lot of the HBO series, most-notably The Sopranos and GOT, land the haymaker in the second-to-last episode and then spend the last one tying up loose ends and setting the stage for next season.
Season one, Episode 9: Ned Stark is shortened by a head.
Season two, Episode 9: The Battle of Blackwater Beigh.
Season three Episode 9: King in the North? Heh!
The Red Wedding, Jon Snow's return, Stannis' change of direction, Bran's sojourn north of the wall and Dany's epic win out east have changed the game. More exciting shit is yet to come. Wait nine months or fire up the Kindle. Winter is coming and it's packing an uzi.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 10, 2013, 02:42:20 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 10, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
That finale was as good as a third episode in a season. It was good, not finale good. I guess.
A lot of the HBO series, most-notably The Sopranos and GOT, land the haymaker in the second-to-last episode and then spend the last one tying up loose ends and setting the stage for next season.
Season one, Episode 9: Ned Stark is shortened by a head.
Season two, Episode 9: The Battle of Blackwater Beigh.
Season three Episode 9: King in the North? Heh!
The Red Wedding, Jon Snow's return, Stannis' change of direction, Bran's sojourn north of the wall and Dany's epic win out east have changed the game. More exciting shit is yet to come. Wait nine months or fire up the Kindle. Winter is coming and it's packing an uzi.
It was a great season - maybe the best season.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 10, 2013, 02:42:20 PM
A lot of the HBO series, most-notably The Sopranos and GOT, land the haymaker in the second-to-last episode and then spend the last one tying up loose ends and setting the stage for next season.
While The Wire never setup anything for the next season, all the haymakers were in the penultimate episode. I believe all 5 penultimates were written by George Pellicanos as well.
Get excited. That's an order
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Get excited. That's an order
Do I have to eat chicken?
Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
The Boltons will be tough to stomach as well.
I'm mostly ok with the substituting of characters and creation of new ones and jumping the gun on storylines. But if they fuck around with The Mountain vs. youknowho I'm going to be so fucking bummed.
They've given two whiffs of shit about Bran's storyline the whole time too. Last night we got a little tiny peek into its awesomeness. Call me queer but I'd rather see him North of the Wall doing you know what with you know whats than whatever the fuck has ever gone one with a fully-clothed Daenarys.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Ok.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Ok.
Speaking of the books, anyone know of any good reviews/comments on the internet for the book-learnin types? I used to read the AV Club review for those who've read the books but the review itself doesn't really have much to offer in the way of discussing future events and the comments are a morass of about a billion circle-jerky one-liners. There's just so much material in the books, and it's been awhile since I've read them.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Ok.
Speaking of the books, anyone know of any good reviews/comments on the internet for the book-learnin types? I used to read the AV Club review for those who've read the books but the review itself doesn't really have much to offer in the way of discussing future events and the comments are a morass of about a billion circle-jerky one-liners. There's just so much material in the books, and it's been awhile since I've read them.
http://www.westeros.org/
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Cut him some slack, Slak. It was the only book in the Buttpuddle Bookmobile.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Cut him some slack, Slak. It was the only book in the Buttpuddle Bookmobile.
Well, there was a book about NASCAR, but all the pages were stuck together.
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Joffrey's dead. Who will we hate until next season's Internet Chuck stuntcasting?
Cersei's going to be insufferable.
Too late
Oh, just wait.
Stop doing that, book reader.
Cut him some slack, Slak. It was the only book in the Buttpuddle Bookmobile.
Well, there was a book about NASCAR, but all the pages were stuck together.
Same deal for all the Bob Knight ball-washers.
Missie killing it. (http://maisiewilliams.tumblr.com/post/83385916710/what-you-missed-on-4x03-of-game-of-thrones)
RAPE RAPE RAPE
This show sounds absolutely ridiculous in almost every review I come across. (And the book excerpts posted on multiple sites today about how the TV show converted consensual incest into rape made me glad I haven't read them.) Is there something about GoT that those humorless scribes can't convey, or is that what everyone likes? Do you have to shower after every episode? Harumph.
The theme song and animated intro is kickass, though.
MOAR RAPE THAT WASN'T IN THE BOOKS
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MOAR RAPE THAT WASN'T IN THE BOOKS
Basically the last half of this episode wasn't in the books. Feels weird and good to not know what's coming next.
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MOAR RAPE THAT WASN'T IN THE BOOKS
Basically the last half of this episode wasn't in the books. Feels weird and good to not know what's coming next.
That.
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MOAR RAPE THAT WASN'T IN THE BOOKS
Basically the last half of this episode wasn't in the books. Feels weird and good to not know what's coming next.
That.
Anybody think it's weird that Mance Raydar, once a man of the Night's Watch himself is taking Jon Snow at his word about 1,000 crows at Castle Black alone? I mean it seems like he'd definitely see through that but he appears to have bought it. Anyway, it looks like shit's going to get real at Craster's and yes, I have no fucking idea what's going to happen. It does feel a little dirty in a good way.
Peter Dinklage (http://youtu.be/DHlzIgSvnYc)
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MOAR RAPE THAT WASN'T IN THE BOOKS
Basically the last half of this episode wasn't in the books. Feels weird and good to not know what's coming next.
That.
Anybody think it's weird that Mance Raydar, once a man of the Night's Watch himself is taking Jon Snow at his word about 1,000 crows at Castle Black alone? I mean it seems like he'd definitely see through that but he appears to have bought it. Anyway, it looks like shit's going to get real at Craster's and yes, I have no fucking idea what's going to happen. It does feel a little dirty in a good way.
Yes, it's weird. I think it was the least-clunky plot device the writers could come up with to get Jon out to Craster's Keep to meet up with Bran.
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Yes, it's weird. I think it was the least-clunky plot device the writers could come up with to get Jon out to Craster's Keep to meet up with Bran.
So much for that.
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Yes, it's weird. I think it was the least-clunky plot device the writers could come up with to get Jon out to Craster's Keep to meet up with Bran.
So much for that.
And so much for the men of the Night's Watch being bright enough not to send the weird dude they just met who volunteered not only to join their ranks but also for this ridiculously dangerous mission out to scout out the keep for them. I was glad to see Hodor kill that turd Locke. The book version of that character got killed slowly and painfully by an infection he picked up after getting Evander Holyfielded by Brienne during an ill-advised sexual assault. The payoff of Jamie relaying the story of his protracted demise to Brienne worked very well on the page and would have been rubbish on the screen. So I'm giving the showrunners a point for this plotline.
*writes single hashmark in voluminous notebook, which smells of rich mahogany*
Tyrion's trial scene was so great, I've watched about 10 times at work today. It's as close to the book-version as anything I've seen on the show so far and it blew book-version of that event out of the water. Because my imagination, wild as it is, does not have Peter Dinkladge's performance in it. I can't even believe how great that was. George R.R. must be a very proud papa.
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Tyrion's trial scene was so great, I've watched about 10 times at work today. It's as close to the book-version as anything I've seen on the show so far and it blew book-version of that event out of the water. Because my imagination, wild as it is, does not have Peter Dinkladge's performance in it. I can't even believe how great that was. George R.R. must be a very proud papa.
What a great line Dinklage had in that speech. "I am guilty. Guilty of being a dwarf." You are right, Dinklage really delivered emotionally. Passion. Resignation. Indignation. Contempt. Anger. It was outstanding.
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Tyrion's trial scene was so great, I've watched about 10 times at work today. It's as close to the book-version as anything I've seen on the show so far and it blew book-version of that event out of the water. Because my imagination, wild as it is, does not have Peter Dinkladge's performance in it. I can't even believe how great that was. George R.R. must be a very proud papa.
What a great line Dinklage had in that speech. "I am guilty. Guilty of being a dwarf." You are right, Dinklage really delivered emotionally. Passion. Resignation. Indignation. Contempt. Anger. It was outstanding.
"I got more relief watching your
vicious bastard die than from a thousand
lying whores!"
Unlike Tyrion's speech demanding a trial by combat, which was given wings by the incredible work of Peter Dinkladge, the actual combat didn't live up to my expectations. There were details about the fight that were impossible to convey in the five minutes of stunts performed on camera. We didn't have the internal monologue of the accused as it unfolded, and the whole thing became about the brutality of the Mountain at the end. So gross, right? Now we understand that the Mountain is awful and it's so disappointing that he won. But in the book, there are several scenes in which people build Gregor Clegane up to be the absolute monster that he is. I sure could have used a few more Mountain scenes and a few fewer Ramsay scenes leading up to this.
Three weeks of buildup for five minutes and... squish. Blood. Gross.
And they yada-yada-yada'd the Moat Cailin affair too. That could have been some Apocalypse Now kind of horror and then we could have done without Ramsay blowing his dad on the hilltop. Fuck Ramsay. Fuck that whole storyline.
The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won
but may soon wish he hadn't.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
I couldn't tell if he was alive or dead when he rolled away.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
I couldn't tell if he was alive or dead when he rolled away.
That's understood but it wouldn't affect the outcome of the contest as he was the last one living. If he later dies from his wounds, they won't call it a draw and re-do. Though that does beg the question of what would happen if neither man could go on fighting. Would they treat their wounds or let them lie on the ground twitiching until one kicked the bucket? This, I'm afraid, is never discussed in the series.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
I couldn't tell if he was alive or dead when he rolled away.
That's understood but it wouldn't affect the outcome of the contest as he was the last one living. If he later dies from his wounds, they won't call it a draw and re-do. Though that does beg the question of what would happen if neither man could go on fighting. Would they treat their wounds or let them lie on the ground twitiching until one kicked the bucket? This, I'm afraid, is never discussed in the series.
About once a decade one of my cases ends with trial by combat.
But I am getting too old for that.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
Is it just me or was that fairly hack-y writing? The "good guy" is going to win, but first he wants to draw it out a bit, and torture the bad guy. Then, oops, he gets tripped up and gets his skull smushed. The skull smushing was pretty novel, but the reversal of fortune when all he had to do was finish him off was lame.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
Is it just me or was that fairly hack-y writing? The "good guy" is going to win, but first he wants to draw it out a bit, and torture the bad guy. Then, oops, he gets tripped up and gets his skull smushed. The skull smushing was pretty novel much a more graphic version of Blade Runner, but the reversal of fortune when all he had to do was finish him off was lame.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
Is it just me or was that fairly hack-y writing? The "good guy" is going to win, but first he wants to draw it out a bit, and torture the bad guy. Then, oops, he gets tripped up and gets his skull smushed. The skull smushing was pretty novel, but the reversal of fortune when all he had to do was finish him off was lame.
Not when you consider Oberyn's primary motivation. He didn't just want to win the fight and save Tyrion - he could give two shits about Tyrion. He wanted to get a public confession out of the Mountain that Tywin gave the order to kill Oberyn's sister and her kids. He had to keep the Mountain alive long enough to get that confession so he could shame Tywin in front of all the big swinging dicks of King's Landing. Obviously it didn't work out too well for him.
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The outcome of the fight scene was ambiguous. I don't mean the squishy part. That was explicit.
The Mountain won but may soon wish he hadn't.
Is it just me or was that fairly hack-y writing? The "good guy" is going to win, but first he wants to draw it out a bit, and torture the bad guy. Then, oops, he gets tripped up and gets his skull smushed. The skull smushing was pretty novel, but the reversal of fortune when all he had to do was finish him off was lame.
It keeps with the theme that there is no justice in King's Landing. It's much less hack-y than having David take down Goliath, which never ever happens in this series. I hadn't thought of the Inigo Montoya angle before I saw how the actor portrayed Oberyn and kept repeating the phrase. That was a little bit annoying. Another option would be for Oberyn to just get bludgeoned from the very beginning.
But I'll tell you why it's not hack-y. With the Mountain's confession comes proof that the brutal murders of Elia's children took place during the sack of King's Landing. And it's known that Tywin is holding the Mountain's leash, as he's his liege lord and commander of his army. While it looks at first blush like this is a win for the Lannisters, it's not. They were hoping to give the Mountain to Dorne as recompense for their losses, and to bring Oberyn into the fold while Myrcella, remains a ward in Sunspear. This would avoid a war, which the Lannisters can't afford. Now, Oberyn's dead too, at the hands of, yep, The Mountain That Rides, with Lord Tywin presiding over the whole sordid affair. Hell, had the Viper won, Tyrion could have "fallen down the steps" on his way out of the Red Keep and absolutely nobody other than Jamie would have given a flying turd. Sure, Cersei gets to watch him beheaded for a crime he didn't commit. But she's a fucking moron, and never should have summoned The Mountain in the first place.
This is a major loss for Tywin and he knows it. I think that's gorgeous writing, unlike anything I've ever been fortunate enough to read.
Quote"I put my life in the Red Viper's hands, and he dropped it. When he remembered, too late, that snakes had no hands, Tyrion began to laugh hysterically."
Money.
So I'm finally caught up on this show and read through this thread.
No love for "The Watchers on the Wall"? I thought that episode was the balls.
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So I'm finally caught up on this show and read through this thread.
No love for "The Watchers on the Wall"? I thought that episode was the balls.
It was and I loved it. The end of that episode was the saddest part of the entire series of novels for me. I don't think I've ever gotten choked up reading a book before or since. The show executed it perfectly.
They're way off the books now and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Characters are going to places they aren't supposed to be. Storylines are getting combined and condensed. The general premise is much the same but the activities are different. The one part that was most like the book in last night's episode was Jon Snow election to Lord Commander of the night's watch. They yada-yada'd it a bit but that's basically how it went down. And it was the coolest scene on the show.
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They're way off the books now and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Characters are going to places they aren't supposed to be. Storylines are getting combined and condensed. The general premise is much the same but the activities are different. The one part that was most like the book in last night's episode was Jon Snow election to Lord Commander of the night's watch. They yada-yada'd it a bit but that's basically how it went down. And it was the coolest scene on the show.
Solution? Don't read the books.
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They're way off the books now and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Characters are going to places they aren't supposed to be. Storylines are getting combined and condensed. The general premise is much the same but the activities are different. The one part that was most like the book in last night's episode was Jon Snow election to Lord Commander of the night's watch. They yada-yada'd it a bit but that's basically how it went down. And it was the coolest scene on the show.
Solution? Don't read the books.
Yea, I'm not going to support that, but I don't mind this. I mean, I wish they could replicate the awesomeness that is the books, but it's just not possible.
The one major effect you're going to see (potentially) are certain storylines, which appear to be important in the books, that are cut out of the show because maybe they aren't as important as we thought/led to believe.
(Tyrion travel partners in Essos, for example)
That was amazing.
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
For real. I was watching those D/T scenes thinking, damn, this episode has picked up a few notches from the last few. Then we saw Cersei getting mollywopped by the Sparrow Nun and I was just smirking and sipping wine like a fucking boss. You know, even the books yada-yada-yada'd the situation at Hardhome. And I swear I did not see that mess coming. I kind of hoped we'd see something exciting up there but man... the Giant, the White Walkers, the Night King himself going LeBron in Game 6 at Boston on the Freefolk and staring Jon down... woo.
The fast zombies don't really do much for me though. Like, I don't know. They were way creepier in season one when they just like Appeared and cut mugs heads off in the woods. These are kind of corny to me. They aren't like that in books. My only gripe but whatever, it's TV and everybody else seemed to dig that.
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
For real. I was watching those D/T scenes thinking, damn, this episode has picked up a few notches from the last few. Then we saw Cersei getting mollywopped by the Sparrow Nun and I was just smirking and sipping wine like a fucking boss. You know, even the books yada-yada-yada'd the situation at Hardhome. And I swear I did not see that mess coming. I kind of hoped we'd see something exciting up there but man... the Giant, the White Walkers, the Night King himself going LeBron in Game 6 at Boston on the Freefolk and staring Jon down... woo.
The fast zombies don't really do much for me though. Like, I don't know. They were way creepier in season one when they just like Appeared and cut mugs heads off in the woods. These are kind of corny to me. They aren't like that in books. My only gripe but whatever, it's TV and everybody else seemed to dig that.
Same here. Also, and this is my same complaint with basically any modern-day action scenes, I didn't have a great grasp on the geography of the battle. Where exactly was that giant wooden wall - between the cliffs and the water? Maybe I'm just a dumbass but they didn't do enough to establish the where of everything.
But those are minor twat-gripes about an otherwise great episode.
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
For real. I was watching those D/T scenes thinking, damn, this episode has picked up a few notches from the last few. Then we saw Cersei getting mollywopped by the Sparrow Nun and I was just smirking and sipping wine like a fucking boss. You know, even the books yada-yada-yada'd the situation at Hardhome. And I swear I did not see that mess coming. I kind of hoped we'd see something exciting up there but man... the Giant, the White Walkers, the Night King himself going LeBron in Game 6 at Boston on the Freefolk and staring Jon down... woo.
The fast zombies don't really do much for me though. Like, I don't know. They were way creepier in season one when they just like Appeared and cut mugs heads off in the woods. These are kind of corny to me. They aren't like that in books. My only gripe but whatever, it's TV and everybody else seemed to dig that.
Same here. Also, and this is my same complaint with basically any modern-day action scenes, I didn't have a great grasp on the geography of the battle. Where exactly was that giant wooden wall - between the cliffs and the water? Maybe I'm just a dumbass but they didn't do enough to establish the where of everything.
But those are minor twat-gripes about an otherwise great episode.
I think we were left to deduce that ourselves. There had to be a wide shot of the camp that showed that fence. Maybe the last one?
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kkbpcgXI8
See if you can find the fence.
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
For real. I was watching those D/T scenes thinking, damn, this episode has picked up a few notches from the last few. Then we saw Cersei getting mollywopped by the Sparrow Nun and I was just smirking and sipping wine like a fucking boss. You know, even the books yada-yada-yada'd the situation at Hardhome. And I swear I did not see that mess coming. I kind of hoped we'd see something exciting up there but man... the Giant, the White Walkers, the Night King himself going LeBron in Game 6 at Boston on the Freefolk and staring Jon down... woo.
The fast zombies don't really do much for me though. Like, I don't know. They were way creepier in season one when they just like Appeared and cut mugs heads off in the woods. These are kind of corny to me. They aren't like that in books. My only gripe but whatever, it's TV and everybody else seemed to dig that.
Same here. Also, and this is my same complaint with basically any modern-day action scenes, I didn't have a great grasp on the geography of the battle. Where exactly was that giant wooden wall - between the cliffs and the water? Maybe I'm just a dumbass but they didn't do enough to establish the where of everything.
But those are minor twat-gripes about an otherwise great episode.
Yea, I pretty much assumed it was between cliffs and water.
If you were thrown off by where this was:
(http://awoiaf.westeros.org/images/6/6c/Westeros_-_Byound_the_wall.jpg)
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That was amazing.
You're goddamned right it was. Holy shit. I know people are skeptical and shit, but that should be enough to say "Hey, I think we should worry about those white walker dudes"
Also, Dany and Tyrion from this day until my last day
For real. I was watching those D/T scenes thinking, damn, this episode has picked up a few notches from the last few. Then we saw Cersei getting mollywopped by the Sparrow Nun and I was just smirking and sipping wine like a fucking boss. You know, even the books yada-yada-yada'd the situation at Hardhome. And I swear I did not see that mess coming. I kind of hoped we'd see something exciting up there but man... the Giant, the White Walkers, the Night King himself going LeBron in Game 6 at Boston on the Freefolk and staring Jon down... woo.
The fast zombies don't really do much for me though. Like, I don't know. They were way creepier in season one when they just like Appeared and cut mugs heads off in the woods. These are kind of corny to me. They aren't like that in books. My only gripe but whatever, it's TV and everybody else seemed to dig that.
Same here. Also, and this is my same complaint with basically any modern-day action scenes, I didn't have a great grasp on the geography of the battle. Where exactly was that giant wooden wall - between the cliffs and the water? Maybe I'm just a dumbass but they didn't do enough to establish the where of everything.
But those are minor twat-gripes about an otherwise great episode.
Yea, I pretty much assumed it was between cliffs and water.
If you were thrown off by where this was:
(http://awoiaf.westeros.org/images/6/6c/Westeros_-_Byound_the_wall.jpg)
http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Hardhome?file=Hardhome_%2528episode%2529_.jpg
The fact that no one has posted in almost a month verifies for me that this show is sort of a drag after all.
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The fact that no one has posted in almost a month verifies for me that this show is sort of a drag after all.
Incorrect
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The fact that no one has posted in almost a month verifies for me that this show is sort of a drag after all.
Incorrect
There's just so much talk about it all over the internet that it's not really needed here. Unless we moved this to the Book Club thread so that we could speak openly, I have decided to shy away from talking about this online. There is too much to spoil. Even now that the show has caught up with the books, I don't really want to talk about the show with noobs. And I'm sure they'd rather not talk about it with me.
Bumped for a new episode devoid of Book Spoliers, because they've now lapped Mr. Martin on the semi-canonical television series.
One thing the show is doing that Martin hadn't had much use for, is bringing the characters together for some on-screen adventure. A lot of it feels forced, like the hastily shot scene in Fellowship of the Ring where they all come together like Vultron, huzzah! Loud music! Smiles all around. And now... terrible stuff.
The scene at the end of Season 5 with Tyrion, Gray Worm and Missandei designated to hold the fort down while Jorah and Daario head out for their buddy cop flick, was horrible. It was Daario calling the shots and everybody just sitting around listening to the dude who is nothing but a hired killer fortunate enough to be banging the queen. I don't really mind the fact that they brought those characters together but the way they did it was just painful to watch. Who the fuck even cares about Daario?
But bringing Brienne together with Sansa was actually well conceived. Brienne is a great character on the show, under-written in the novels. Daario is interesting in neither.
Sending Bronn and Jamie to Dorne was pretty cool, because it meant more Bronn for our buck. Approved.
Ser Davos is a critical and fascinating character in the novels and I think they had too little for him to do in the show. The scenes with Stannis' daughter were meant to tug at heart strings so people would learn to adore him. I don't know if that worked for some people. They may still be like, "Who's that guy again?" Putting him in with that doomed (I assume) group of Night's Watchmen gives his character something to do, providing sage counsel to a bunch of young foot soldiers with nowhere to turn. I really hope he survives this.
Tyrion and Varys together in Mereen is a home run. Jamie and Cersei reunited in King's Landing is so boring I watched the show twice and still don't think I paid attention to what they said. Jamie's mad and wants revenge on Dorne I take it? Meh.
Anyway, solid show. I'm happy with the direction of it. Let's see how it all plays out.
Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
Why doesn't Karstark just shiv Ramsey now? Is the Bolten clan so in love with Ramsey that they would follow him blindly?
Karstark: "Ramsey had just killed his father, his father's wife, and his newborn son. Ramsey was unstable. I have removed that instability. There is now a Stark back in Winterfell!"
This story line is Soriano.
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Why doesn't Karstark just shiv Ramsey now? Is the Bolten clan so in love with Ramsey that they would follow him blindly?
Karstark: "Ramsey had just killed his father, his father's wife, and his newborn son. Ramsey was unstable. I have removed that instability. There is now a Stark back in Winterfell!"
This story line is Soriano.
Karstark's don't like Starks anymore.
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Why doesn't Karstark just shiv Ramsey now? Is the Bolten clan so in love with Ramsey that they would follow him blindly?
Karstark: "Ramsey had just killed his father, his father's wife, and his newborn son. Ramsey was unstable. I have removed that instability. There is now a Stark back in Winterfell!"
This story line is Soriano.
Karstark's don't like Starks anymore.
I should have said, "There is now a "Stark" back in Winterfell!"
The whole Ramsey thing is just dumb.
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
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Why doesn't Karstark just shiv Ramsey now? Is the Bolten clan so in love with Ramsey that they would follow him blindly?
Karstark: "Ramsey had just killed his father, his father's wife, and his newborn son. Ramsey was unstable. I have removed that instability. There is now a Stark back in Winterfell!"
This story line is Soriano.
Karstark's don't like Starks anymore.
I should have said, "There is now a "Stark" back in Winterfell!"
The whole Ramsey thing is just dumb.
Their hatred for the Starks could motivate them to team up with the most despicable possible inhabitant of Winterfell out of sheer spite. They'd have to be awfully stupid though because the Freys, the Lannisters, the Iron Born the rest of the Northern houses and fuck knows who else, all will be ready to set shit right with the Bastard and they'll be collateral damage. Agree with Chuck this is thin and stupid and gross and pointless.
Only perhaps a secret pact with Little Finger might make sense. They'd wait until Sansa was found, alert Lord Baelish, kill Ramsey then, collect $200.
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
I think it's pretty interesting how many layers comprise the book series, and how many connections there are between the characters that are never overtly stated in the books. (Brianne's possible ancestor, for example.) And I really loved the Tales of Dunk and Egg. I feel like HBO is missing the boat if they pass on making those stories as well, although I suppose they might be planning on it, once Game of Thrones is over.
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
I think it's pretty interesting how many layers comprise the book series, and how many connections there are between the characters that are never overtly stated in the books. (Brianne's possible ancestor, for example.) And I really loved the Tales of Dunk and Egg. I feel like HBO is missing the boat if they pass on making those stories as well, although I suppose they might be planning on it, once Game of Thrones is over.
For someone who hasn't read anything beyond the main books, could you fill me in on this Three Eyed Raven theory? Are Bloodraven and the Three Eyed Raven the same person/thing?
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
I think it's pretty interesting how many layers comprise the book series, and how many connections there are between the characters that are never overtly stated in the books. (Brianne's possible ancestor, for example.) And I really loved the Tales of Dunk and Egg. I feel like HBO is missing the boat if they pass on making those stories as well, although I suppose they might be planning on it, once Game of Thrones is over.
For someone who hasn't read anything beyond the main books, could you fill me in on this Three Eyed Raven theory? Are Bloodraven and the Three Eyed Raven the same person/thing?
Same guy. I'm going from memory here so you can Wiki the dude and check me on it. Lord Bryndon Rivers "The Bloodraven" is/was a bastard Targaryan. He was* cousin to Maester Aemon from castle black and his younger brother Aegon, who ruled about 100 years prior to the events of A Game of Thrones. Rivers was Hand of The King to Aegon (called Egg as a boy) and did some dirt that the king didn't approve of. He was fired, disowned and sent to the Wall, where he quickly became one of the most respected Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch.
Now, Bryndon, had but one eye, you see. And his powers of sight, as you've now surmised were pretty fucking significant. They said that he could spy on his enemies from everywhere and anywhere. You were never safe from his gaze. The saying went, "The Bloodraven watches everything, with a thousand eyes and one." People were just deathly afraid of this guy. Plus he was hand during two inbred Targaryan insurrections, so his enemies were many. Half the kingdom hated him, and everyone feared him.
Well he was Lord Commander for a time but eventually buggered off (this is the part I'm fuzzy on). Went a ranging and never came back like old Benjen Stark?
So he lives in a tree now. And when Bran got to him at long last on the show, he said, "I've been watching you for a long time, Branden Stark, watching you with a thousand eyes - and one!"
Scary!
The Three-Eyed Raven is just one of many forms he might take, this one to get Bran's attention and send him North to meet his destiny.
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
I think it's pretty interesting how many layers comprise the book series, and how many connections there are between the characters that are never overtly stated in the books. (Brianne's possible ancestor, for example.) And I really loved the Tales of Dunk and Egg. I feel like HBO is missing the boat if they pass on making those stories as well, although I suppose they might be planning on it, once Game of Thrones is over.
For someone who hasn't read anything beyond the main books, could you fill me in on this Three Eyed Raven theory? Are Bloodraven and the Three Eyed Raven the same person/thing?
Same guy. I'm going from memory here so you can Wiki the dude and check me on it. Lord Bryndon Rivers "The Bloodraven" is/was a bastard Targaryan. He was* cousin to Maester Aemon from castle black and his younger brother Aegon, who ruled about 100 years prior to the events of A Game of Thrones. Rivers was Hand of The King to Aegon (called Egg as a boy) and did some dirt that the king didn't approve of. He was fired, disowned and sent to the Wall, where he quickly became one of the most respected Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch.
Now, Bryndon, had but one eye, you see. And his powers of sight, as you've now surmised were pretty fucking significant. They said that he could spy on his enemies from everywhere and anywhere. You were never safe from his gaze. The saying went, "The Bloodraven watches everything, with a thousand eyes and one." People were just deathly afraid of this guy. Plus he was hand during two inbred Targaryan insurrections, so his enemies were many. Half the kingdom hated him, and everyone feared him.
Well he was Lord Commander for a time but eventually buggered off (this is the part I'm fuzzy on). Went a ranging and never came back like old Benjen Stark?
So he lives in a tree now. And when Bran got to him at long last on the show, he said, "I've been watching you for a long time, Branden Stark, watching you with a thousand eyes - and one!"
Scary!
I'm kind of hoping we get some sort of resolution to Benjen
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Well, that was expected and I am happy with it. I do love the L+R=J theory so I felt his death would have rendered that moot
What's uncertain is who/what brought Jon back. I'm not convinced the Red Woman did it. The Bloodraven has more power and skin in the Jon Snow game. He also has good reason to make everyone THINK the Red Woman did it since he'd like to remain a secret. I'm reasonably sure he's responsible for the Direwolves' appearance as well.
He's my favorite fucking character. This show is so badass.
There are a lot of theories as to who the Three Eyed Raven is supposed to be -- are you familiar with them?
I've read "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I know who he is supposed to be. Are we going down that rabbit hole? I'm game.
I think it's pretty interesting how many layers comprise the book series, and how many connections there are between the characters that are never overtly stated in the books. (Brianne's possible ancestor, for example.) And I really loved the Tales of Dunk and Egg. I feel like HBO is missing the boat if they pass on making those stories as well, although I suppose they might be planning on it, once Game of Thrones is over.
For someone who hasn't read anything beyond the main books, could you fill me in on this Three Eyed Raven theory? Are Bloodraven and the Three Eyed Raven the same person/thing?
Same guy. I'm going from memory here so you can Wiki the dude and check me on it. Lord Bryndon Rivers "The Bloodraven" is/was a bastard Targaryan. He was* cousin to Maester Aemon from castle black and his younger brother Aegon, who ruled about 100 years prior to the events of A Game of Thrones. Rivers was Hand of The King to Aegon (called Egg as a boy) and did some dirt that the king didn't approve of. He was fired, disowned and sent to the Wall, where he quickly became one of the most respected Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch.
Now, Bryndon, had but one eye, you see. And his powers of sight, as you've now surmised were pretty fucking significant. They said that he could spy on his enemies from everywhere and anywhere. You were never safe from his gaze. The saying went, "The Bloodraven watches everything, with a thousand eyes and one." People were just deathly afraid of this guy. Plus he was hand during two inbred Targaryan insurrections, so his enemies were many. Half the kingdom hated him, and everyone feared him.
Well he was Lord Commander for a time but eventually buggered off (this is the part I'm fuzzy on). Went a ranging and never came back like old Benjen Stark?
So he lives in a tree now. And when Bran got to him at long last on the show, he said, "I've been watching you for a long time, Branden Stark, watching you with a thousand eyes - and one!"
Scary!
I'm kind of hoping we get some sort of resolution to Benjen
They deliberately changed the story so that Jon came running out to meet his fate after news of his uncle. I'm not sure why they'd do that unless they're going to throw us a bone. Some book readers think that "The Ranger" who guided Bran's team from the wall to the tree was Benjen. That seems possible. It would speak to the Bloodraven's power to bring back the dead, useful skill when fighting a zombie army. "The Ranger" wasn't in the semi-canonical television version of the show, so this could be a doubly red herring.
And Brie's ancestor might be Ser Duncan the Tall, who was the head of the Knight's Guard when Aegon was king, as his shield was found by a young Brie somewhere on her family's property.
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And Brie's ancestor might be Ser Duncan the Tall, who was the head of the Knight's Guard when Aegon was king, as his shield was found by a young Brie somewhere on her family's property.
That's awesome. As Knight of the Kingsguard, he wouldn't have been able to get married. So if he sewed his seed somewhere in the Emerald Islands at some point, his lineage could easily have passed down to her. I'm sure that's right.
You teasing mother fuckers.... Late season reveal, then?
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You teasing mother fuckers.... Late season reveal, then?
Reveal of what/who is in the tower in The Stormlands? They're usually good for some mid-season OH SHIT moments so we might get down to this sooner.
The foley artists have been doing some solid work down in the gutter the past few weeks.
First there was the guy pissing in the tunnel after telling the story about flashing Cersei. When he turned around, you could hear the sound of piss hitting plate armor. Then this week, there was the fart in the small council meeting.
So we've got us a few factions forming up here:
- Lannisters & Tyrells
- Jon/Sansa & Wildlings & the North, if the North Remembers
- Ramsay & the North, if the North Doesn't Remember
- Dany & Tyrion & the Unsullied & 10,000 Dothraki Screamers[/li][/list]
Based on where we left off with the Greyjoys in the last book, I'm going to guess whoever prevails in the Kingsmoot is going to eventually provide Dany's transport to Westeros.
And who the fuck knows who if anyone Littlefinger will join up with.
Am I missing anyone?
If not, who ya got? Of course, this doesn't take into account all of the above getting their asses handed to them by the White Walker army.
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So we've got us a few factions forming up here:
- Lannisters & Tyrells
- Jon/Sansa & Wildlings & the North, if the North Remembers
- Ramsay & the North, if the North Doesn't Remember
- Dany & Tyrion & the Unsullied & 10,000 Dothraki Screamers[/li][/list]
Based on where we left off with the Greyjoys in the last book, I'm going to guess whoever prevails in the Kingsmoot is going to eventually provide Dany's transport to Westeros.
And who the fuck knows who if anyone Littlefinger will join up with.
Am I missing anyone?
If not, who ya got? Of course, this doesn't take into account all of the above getting their asses handed to them by the White Walker army.
The feeling I get is that all of the above is going to amount to a giant circle jerk once the Night's King gets his chess pieces arranged and decides to start going HAM on the entire continent. That's what I've always hoped for. The very first scene of season one, in which the Night's Watchmen get beset by members of the dead army was just so terrifying and every time we've glimpsed that menace up north, it's made everything else in the story seem so trivial. I'm just biding my time waiting or that hell to shake loose and things to get really, really interesting.
Hold the door
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Finally, Coldhands!
I'm pretty sure his origin differs from Martin's intentions, though.
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Finally, Coldhands!
I'm pretty sure his origin differs from Martin's intentions, though.
Are you sure because of something GRRM said or because you interpreted the text differently? I've heard the Benjen is Coldhands theory for quite a while. It makes good sense to me.
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Finally, Coldhands!
I'm pretty sure his origin differs from Martin's intentions, though.
Are you sure because of something GRRM said or because you interpreted the text differently? I've heard the Benjen is Coldhands theory for quite a while. It makes good sense to me.
http://www.vulture.com/2015/01/grrm-just-disproved-a-major-asoiaf-fan-theory.html
QuoteUser _honeybird visited Texas A&M's Cushing Library to read the original manuscript of A Dance With Dragons, which was full of numerous handwritten notes between George R.R. Martin and his editor, Anne Groell. Scribbled in the margins at Coldhands' first appearance, Groell asks, "Is this Benjen? I think it's Benjen ... [smiley face]." Martin's response, circled in red: "NO."
He could be lying, and could have known this would be in the public's eye, but it's what we have to go on
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Finally, Coldhands!
I'm pretty sure his origin differs from Martin's intentions, though.
Are you sure because of something GRRM said or because you interpreted the text differently? I've heard the Benjen is Coldhands theory for quite a while. It makes good sense to me.
I know the theory, but I'd be surprised that Bran wouldn't have recognized his uncle, even if he concealed his face. Also, the children of the forest said he died "long ago," which doesn't make sense if he only died a few years earlier in the story, as Stark would have.
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Finally, Coldhands!
I'm pretty sure his origin differs from Martin's intentions, though.
Are you sure because of something GRRM said or because you interpreted the text differently? I've heard the Benjen is Coldhands theory for quite a while. It makes good sense to me.
I know the theory, but I'd be surprised that Bran wouldn't have recognized his uncle, even if he concealed his face. Also, the children of the forest said he died "long ago," which doesn't make sense if he only died a few years earlier in the story, as Stark would have.
Unless we're in some weird time loop where Bran becomes the TER in that tree
Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 20, 2016, 01:36:48 PM
Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
No talent ass clown.
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Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 20, 2016, 01:36:48 PM
Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
No talent ass clown.
Eh. Not much that wasn't expected. I knew Sansa was coming to the rescue, just now how. I'd forgotten about Littlefinger. It was visually great. GoT: Omaha Beach. But, otherwise very predictable.
It's almost like the writers were making it up as they went instead of having some very good source material to refer back to.
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Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
No talent ass clown.
Eh. Not much that wasn't expected. I knew Sansa was coming to the rescue, just now how. I'd forgotten about Littlefinger. It was visually great. GoT: Omaha Beach. But, otherwise very predictable.
It's almost like the writers were making it up as they went instead of having some very good source material to refer back to.
Well, the source material doesn't really have Sansa in Winterfell with Ramsey in the first place, so......
Quote from: Yeti on June 20, 2016, 04:07:19 PM
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Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 20, 2016, 01:36:48 PM
Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
No talent ass clown.
Eh. Not much that wasn't expected. I knew Sansa was coming to the rescue, just now how. I'd forgotten about Littlefinger. It was visually great. GoT: Omaha Beach. But, otherwise very predictable.
It's almost like the writers were making it up as they went instead of having some very good source material to refer back to.
Well, the source material doesn't really have Sansa in Winterfell with Ramsey in the first place, so......
And...... given the scenario left at the end of A Dance With Dragons, it's entirely likely that how that battle ended is exactly how it was going to end in the books.
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Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 20, 2016, 01:36:48 PM
Last night's episode was epic, but really wanted to see more of Bolton getting torn up.
No talent ass clown.
Eh. Not much that wasn't expected. I knew Sansa was coming to the rescue, just now how. I'd forgotten about Littlefinger. It was visually great. GoT: Omaha Beach. But, otherwise very predictable.
It's almost like the writers were making it up as they went instead of having some very good source material to refer back to.
Well, the source material doesn't really have Sansa in Winterfell with Ramsey in the first place, so......
And...... given the scenario left at the end of A Dance With Dragons, it's entirely likely that how that battle ended is exactly how it was going to end in the books.
It's almost like the show's writers have some fantasy novelist working with them to fill in the gaps of what could be reasonably expected to occur in the missing source material!
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
If only his name was Sheldon.
Sansa could have said, "You know, I sent a raven to a guy with an army..."
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Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
If only his name was Sheldon.
Sansa could have said, "You know, I sent a raven to a guy with an army..."
I agree. That was completely infuriating. I'm just saying that sequence of her riding up with an army with Littlefinger is probably straight from the future books. As far as the show is concerned, it was very predictable and all sorts of questions could be asked, like "Did she withhold that info because she knew Ramsey wouldn't have come out if the Knights of the Vale arrived before the battle started?" (I think no, because I doubt that thought was there, and then she also risked slaughter of her "brother" with that play)... Really, it was likely a plot decision for the army coming in.
They were likely in a scenario where they always knew Sansa/Littlefinger were going to save the day. They couldn't stay true to the real Ramsey marriage, because they didn't want to make Sansa go away for basically 2 seasons, so they had to try to improvise and the fell flat.
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Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
If only his name was Sheldon.
Sansa could have said, "You know, I sent a raven to a guy with an army..."
I agree. That was completely infuriating. I'm just saying that sequence of her riding up with an army with Littlefinger is probably straight from the future books. As far as the show is concerned, it was very predictable and all sorts of questions could be asked, like "Did she withhold that info because she knew Ramsey wouldn't have come out if the Knights of the Vale arrived before the battle started?" (I think no, because I doubt that thought was there, and then she also risked slaughter of her "brother" with that play)... Really, it was likely a plot decision for the army coming in.
They were likely in a scenario where they always knew Sansa/Littlefinger were going to save the day. They couldn't stay true to the real Ramsey marriage, because they didn't want to make Sansa go away for basically 2 seasons, so they had to try to improvise and the fell flat.
Sansa was also telegraphed by the theme of the ep: Women leadership. You had Dany and Yara agreeing to fight together (and all but scissoring) in the first part. Sansa was noticeably absent from the battle despite being at the parley. So, she's Han Solo now riding in on the Knights of Vale Falcon to save the day.
It played like fanfic.
Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2016, 10:55:54 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
If only his name was Sheldon.
Sansa could have said, "You know, I sent a raven to a guy with an army..."
I agree. That was completely infuriating. I'm just saying that sequence of her riding up with an army with Littlefinger is probably straight from the future books. As far as the show is concerned, it was very predictable and all sorts of questions could be asked, like "Did she withhold that info because she knew Ramsey wouldn't have come out if the Knights of the Vale arrived before the battle started?" (I think no, because I doubt that thought was there, and then she also risked slaughter of her "brother" with that play)... Really, it was likely a plot decision for the army coming in.
They were likely in a scenario where they always knew Sansa/Littlefinger were going to save the day. They couldn't stay true to the real Ramsey marriage, because they didn't want to make Sansa go away for basically 2 seasons, so they had to try to improvise and the fell flat.
I believe you're right. I think that the show made some decisions which contradict the books, and require this kind of logical stretching in order to reconcile the differences.
Although, to be honest, I'm still holding out hope that Stannis rolled Ramsay in the books, or at least ate a huge chunk of his army before dying.
One general complaint I'm having this year is that characters are moving between plot segments much too quickly. I have no idea how Brie got from the North to Jamie and the Blackfish so quickly, although I was pleased that she didn't make it back in time for this episode.
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Quote from: Yeti on June 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM
Rickon could have zigged once or twice, though
If only his name was Sheldon.
Sansa could have said, "You know, I sent a raven to a guy with an army..."
I agree. That was completely infuriating. I'm just saying that sequence of her riding up with an army with Littlefinger is probably straight from the future books. As far as the show is concerned, it was very predictable and all sorts of questions could be asked, like "Did she withhold that info because she knew Ramsey wouldn't have come out if the Knights of the Vale arrived before the battle started?" (I think no, because I doubt that thought was there, and then she also risked slaughter of her "brother" with that play)... Really, it was likely a plot decision for the army coming in.
They were likely in a scenario where they always knew Sansa/Littlefinger were going to save the day. They couldn't stay true to the real Ramsey marriage, because they didn't want to make Sansa go away for basically 2 seasons, so they had to try to improvise and the fell flat.
I believe you're right. I think that the show made some decisions which contradict the books, and require this kind of logical stretching in order to reconcile the differences.
Although, to be honest, I'm still holding out hope that Stannis rolled Ramsay in the books, or at least ate a huge chunk of his army before dying.
One general complaint I'm having this year is that characters are moving between plot segments much too quickly. I have no idea how Brie got from the North to Jamie and the Blackfish so quickly, although I was pleased that she didn't make it back in time for this episode.
Yea, I think you're going to have to ignore how fast people are getting place to place because we're within 15 episodes of the supposed end game and they're (the showrunners) trying to be efficient.
Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 22, 2016, 11:07:16 AM
Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
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Quote from: Canadouche on June 22, 2016, 11:07:16 AM
Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
They can't go past the wall. I suspect that the wall coming down will either be the last thing that happens this season, or one of the first things to happen next season.
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Quote from: Canadouche on June 22, 2016, 11:07:16 AM
Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
Quote from: Yeti on June 22, 2016, 12:13:58 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 22, 2016, 11:39:47 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 22, 2016, 11:07:16 AM
Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
I'd suspected it was connected to the TER somehow, but I don't recall it being explicitly stated as such in the books. One way or the other, be it through Bran's death or something else, that wall is coming down.
It would be pretty cool if by Bran merely passing under the wall, a giant crack is formed.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 22, 2016, 12:21:43 PM
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Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
I'd suspected it was connected to the TER somehow, but I don't recall it being explicitly stated as such in the books. One way or the other, be it through Bran's death or something else, that wall is coming down.
It would be pretty cool if by Bran merely passing under the wall, a giant crack is formed.
Chances are that I heard it on one of the 2-3 GOT podcasts I listen to.
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Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
I'd suspected it was connected to the TER somehow, but I don't recall it being explicitly stated as such in the books. One way or the other, be it through Bran's death or something else, that wall is coming down.
It would be pretty cool if by Bran merely passing under the wall, a giant crack is formed.
Chances are that I heard it on one of the 2-3 GOT podcasts I listen to.
If that hasn't been in the show yet, that's a big flaw.
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Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
I'd suspected it was connected to the TER somehow, but I don't recall it being explicitly stated as such in the books. One way or the other, be it through Bran's death or something else, that wall is coming down.
It would be pretty cool if by Bran merely passing under the wall, a giant crack is formed.
Chances are that I heard it on one of the 2-3 GOT podcasts I listen to.
If that hasn't been in the show yet, that's a big flaw.
Because you want them to telegraph what would be a cool plot development?
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Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
I'd suspected it was connected to the TER somehow, but I don't recall it being explicitly stated as such in the books. One way or the other, be it through Bran's death or something else, that wall is coming down.
It would be pretty cool if by Bran merely passing under the wall, a giant crack is formed.
Chances are that I heard it on one of the 2-3 GOT podcasts I listen to.
If that hasn't been in the show yet, that's a big flaw.
Because you want them to telegraph what would be a cool plot development?
The walkers being unable to cross the wall isn't development. It would be setting. Revealing the cause of them being unable to cross being Bran would be development. I'm only asking for the first.
Jesus.
For a slightly uneven episode stretch post-The Door, that wrapped up the season well, and set the pieces really well.
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Maybe Dany will be along to save the day, but I think that the real outcome of the Battle of the Bastards is that the north will be primed for getting crushed by the white walkers. All the fighting men, literally ALL of them, appear to be dead now. This does not bode well for anyone.
We know the Walkers hav a problem with fire. And "Dragon" glass. If only there was someone headed for Westeros who had access to large, portable fire producing machines.
And along that line, WTF are the walkers waiting for?
Mance Rayder once said that there's magic in the wall that prevents them from moving south. I can't quite remember where I've heard this theorized but someone mentioned that the presence of the Three Eyed Raven (now Bran) north of the wall solidifies this power. If the TER moves south of the wall, then the magic in the wall is toast. There's a chance that they're now trying to push Bran south of the wall now.
Covered.
Quote from: Yeti on June 26, 2016, 09:29:19 PMFor a slightly uneven episode stretch post-The Door, that wrapped up the season well, and set the pieces really well.
Yeah, I thought this season dragged a bit but the last two episodes were excellent.
Cersei's plan was a masterstroke in the short-term but I can't imagine her reign will last too long.
Loved the nod to Frey pie in the same episode that Wyman Manderly made his (first?) appearance.
And I'm always a sucker for a good KING IN THE NORTH! scene.
Quote from: R-V on June 27, 2016, 12:49:25 PM
Quote from: Yeti on June 26, 2016, 09:29:19 PMFor a slightly uneven episode stretch post-The Door, that wrapped up the season well, and set the pieces really well.
Yeah, I thought this season dragged a bit but the last two episodes were excellent.
Cersei's plan was a masterstroke in the short-term but I can't imagine her reign will last too long.
Loved the nod to Frey pie in the same episode that Wyman Manderly made his (first?) appearance.
And I'm always a sucker for a good KING IN THE NORTH! scene.
Yea, that was the first for Wyman. We saw Wendel at the Red Wedding, but that's about it.
Remember when no one was safe?
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Remember when no one was safe?
"If we kill the Night King, that guy over right over there, all the White Walkers will die."
"If only we had a dragon or two or three here right now to blast him with fire while we can see his exact position."
"Can't use them for that. We need to airlift some dudes to safety."
"Won't killing the Night King make them safe, too?"
"Sorry, can't hear you."
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Remember when no one was safe?
"If we kill the Night King, that guy over right over there, all the White Walkers will die."
"If only we had a dragon or two or three here right now to blast him with fire while we can see his exact position."
"Can't use them for that. We need to airlift some dudes to safety."
"Won't killing the Night King make them safe, too?"
"Sorry, can't hear you."
I've got to think that that won't happen in the book. It could be a huge misdirect, but there's been a lot of talk/build up about a horn bringing the wall down. However, the idea of them having a dragon wight is also pretty badass.
As far as character deaths go, I think all bets are off in the final season.
mrs. flannj and I started binge watching this "TV Show" about a month ago.
We just finished season 4.
She wants a dire wolf.
People that have watched it keep telling us that they are jealous of us.
I like boobs.
There sure as hell seems to be a lot of castration.
Not a fan of that part.
The rest is entertaining as fuck.
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mrs. flannj and I started binge watching this "TV Show" about a month ago.
We just finished season 4.
She wants a dire wolf.
People that have watched it keep telling us that they are jealous of us.
I like boobs.
There sure as hell seems to be a lot of castration.
Not a fan of that part.
The rest is entertaining as fuck.
Our neighbours have a wolf hound. It's frigging huge.
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Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2013, 11:28:19 AMSo it's called the Red Wedding because of all the blood right? Feel like that's a decent giveaway as to what would occur.
No - it's called that because Cat was on her period when they slit her throat. These are the kind of details you're missing out on if you don't read the books.
Boy that's one bloody cat.
Damnit, RV. That made me laugh to beat the band.
As I cautiously make my way through this thread I laughed.
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Last night on the Daily Show John Stewart referred to a bloody event and said, "...or as they refer to it in the 'Game of Thrones', a wedding."
Did you laugh out loud?
No. Mrs. CBStew doesn't watch G.O.T., so I started to explain the reference to her. Have you ever tried to describe Game of Thrones to anyone?
I tried explaining it to Chuck the other day.
And again
Hold the Door!
I'll admit I cried.
Godamnit this show.