By the way, I already read A Clash of Kings, so I thought I could freely watch the season 2 trailers, but apparently there are parts of A Storm of Swords in season 2, so spoilers be ware if you haven't read it yet, like me.Really? Which scenes? It hasn't bee that long since I read ACoK and ASoS, but I didn't notice anything.
Really? Which scenes? It hasn't bee that long since I read ACoK and ASoS, but I didn't notice anything.I'll PM you.
Edit: And come to IRC you slacker and we'll analyse the everloving shit out of this matter.Tomorrow, now is time for bed.
Screw the winter, dragons are coming. All hail Daenerys Targaryen, the true ruler of Westeros!
I for one didn't really miss the great battles in general - however what I disliked -I hope I don't mix things up now, its been a few years since I read the books (well, except for the Dance of Dragons, obviously)- that they "cleverly" made Tyrion pass out before the first big battle between the Lannisters and the Starks. I was a little disappointed, because I would have liked to see the badass battlemaster Tyrion rocking the battlefield, that was a nice and somewhat surprising scene in the books. ;) Very excited about this sunday, though.
....................................................And NO SPOILERS.
If you have read the book, you know exactly what battle I mean and what happens. Hardly a spoiler.....................................................And NO SPOILERS.
That's one already, because 'it's so cool and reassuring he directed that episode himself'.
How are the books?Approximately 7 times better than the TV series.
Game of Thrones Season 2 premiers tonightcurrently watching Season 1 finale, so much win!
I do find 2 things dissappoitingThat´s George R.R. Martin. Just because a character seems to be "important", doesn´t mean he can´t be killed. It´s what sets "ASOIAF" apart from other fantasy series. There are no real "good" and no real "bad" characters and everyone´s life can end any minute. There´s no super hero who makes it through everything unscathed. It´s as close to real life as it can get.
-The death of Ned stark. i loved his character
I do find 2 things dissappoitingAFAIK that was a budget reason. In the first book there actually was a major battle, but doing such a thing in a TV serie on a tight budget is quite difficult. Season 2 will hopefully contain a great, fiery battle.
-The lack of large battles. They say there was a huge battle but they dint "Made it" in the series....dissapointing but it doesnt ruin the series
Plot changes compared to the books aren´t as bad as in other TV adaptions (TWD *cough*), probably because GRRM himself supports the producers, so even to me, as a book purist, the show is still highly enjoyable.Indeed. For some reason the thing I miss most are Small details... like Daenerys' purple and Melisandre's red yes. Unfortunately we didn't see Thoros of Myr or Jalabhar Xho in series one. One of my favourites, Beric Dondarion, was shown briefly and I hope we'll see more of him and Thoros in the future.
Too bad it takes now another 1 1/2 weeks untill the next episode will be shown...damn leak. :/
That´s George R.R. Martin. Just because a character seems to be "important", doesn´t mean he can´t be killed. It´s what sets "ASOIAF" apart from other fantasy series. There are no real "good" and no real "bad" characters and everyone´s life can end any minute. There´s no super hero who makes it through everything unscathed. It´s as close to real life as it can get.
Indeed. For some reason the thing I miss most are Small details... like Daenerys' purple and Melisandre's red yes. Unfortunately we didn't see Thoros of Myr or Jalabhar Xho in series one. One of my favourites, Beric Dondarion, was shown briefly and I hope we'll see more of him and Thoros in the future.Though on the other hand, you have Ser Jorah Mormont, who isn't a huge bald man with coarse black hair on his arms and chest or Lord Tywin Lannister, who isn't bald with large golden sideburns. They've picked excellent actors for these two roles and, having watched season 1 before reading A Game of Thrones, it's hard to imagine them not looking like the actors who portray them.
The story is still a narrative construct, not real life. The death of each character has a purpose to propel the story (so I doubt someone would get randomly crushed by a bag of bricks, for example).I would be very impressed if you could guess who lives and dies in season 2 when you're watching it.
So the fat old man didn't agree with a new religion and suicided instead? And she survived thanks to 'divine intervention'?She's a sorceress. Or is she?
Plot changes compared to the books aren´t as bad as in other TV adaptions (TWD *cough*), probably because GRRM himself supports the producers, so even to me, as a book purist, the show is still highly enjoyable.One change I'm a bit confused about is the battle of the green fork in season 1. In the book, Robb sends his entire army under the command of Roose Bolton, save for his cavalry, which he takes with him to Riverrun. But in the series, he only sent 2000 men as a diversion. I'm curious as to how this will tie in with the rest of the story.
I do feel I'm missing out on a few things because I haven't read any of the books and only watched the series. Who can shed some light on the happenings in the episodes of season 2? Or refresh some of the things we previously saw in season 1.1.
1. Why are they behind the Wall again?
2. Who's this God of Light and why has Melisandre so much power?
3. Who are all the people around Stannis Baratheon and what do they do?
I do miss Tywin's sidewhiskers :/Indeed. For some reason the thing I miss most are Small details... like Daenerys' purple and Melisandre's red yes. Unfortunately we didn't see Thoros of Myr or Jalabhar Xho in series one. One of my favourites, Beric Dondarion, was shown briefly and I hope we'll see more of him and Thoros in the future.Though on the other hand, you have Ser Jorah Mormont, who isn't a huge bald man with coarse black hair on his arms and chest or Lord Tywin Lannister, who isn't bald with large golden sideburns. They've picked excellent actors for these two roles and, having watched season 1 before reading A Game of Thrones, it's hard to imagine them not looking like the actors who portray them.
Just started watching this, very nice so far. However I disagree with this to some extent:You´re right, of course each death has a purpose for the story line, but unlike most high-fantasy series, for example LOTR, you´re never sure if a character will survive the next pages/minutes.
The story is still a narrative construct, not real life. The death of each character has a purpose to propel the story (so I doubt someone would get randomly crushed by a bag of bricks, for example).
I would be very impressed if you could guess who lives and dies in season 2 when you're watching it.If people were shocked by Neds death, season 2 will have some nasty surprises for them. ;)
Indeed. For some reason the thing I miss most are Small details..IMHO the Dothraki don´t look as "foreign" in the TV show as they´re described in the book. I always imagined they look like Mongols, while many in the show just look like tanned westerners. That slightly irritated me, but I can look over such a minor thing, because the rest of the show is top notch.
Watched both episodes tonight and really liked them! The new characters are pretty good and the old ones are as good as in season 1, especially Tyrion, Arya and in some odd way, Joffrey.i agree with everything you said here.
Especially the ending of episode 2 was quite intriguing and I´m excited to see the next one.
Plot changes compared to the books aren´t as bad as in other TV adaptions (TWD *cough*), probably because GRRM himself supports the producers, so even to me, as a book purist, the show is still highly enjoyable.
Too bad it takes now another 1 1/2 weeks untill the next episode will be shown...damn leak. :/
I do miss Tywin's sidewhiskers :/
HBO has signed up for a third season of A Game of Thrones. The third season will have 10 episodes again and will cover the first half of A Storm of Swords. [1] (http://grrm.livejournal.com/276653.html)(http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/cc0/611/141/resized/praise-the-lord-meme-generator-praise-the-lord-5d7260.jpg)
Is E03 being released tomorrow?It is planned for tommorow yes :)
E02 being hijacked threw off my sense of shedule and I can't bloody wait for the next episode. ;D
"I used to be a dyer's apprentice, but then I took an arrow to the knee."hahahahahaha
I'm so disappointed Natalie Dormer didn't get fucked.But we saw her tits. Close enough
"I used to be a dyer's apprentice, but then I took an arrow to the knee."Well, he kinda had it coming. Taking such a fancy helmet and seriously expecting the guys that just wounded you and killed your guide to actually carry you is pretty naive...
It´s just a nice setting and the coming plot will also upset those who haven´t read the books. Seriously, if you can read, read the books!*looks that he is only at page 150 of 800+ first book
If you had trouble visualising the different places in "AGOT", here´s (http://www.sermountaingoat.co.uk/map/versions/speculative_map.jpg) a pretty good high-res map that combines the different continents and should shed some light on how all these places are connected.oooh dude AWESOME thanks
oooh dude AWESOME thanksHell yes! I always thought this would be a great idea. Pissing off the wall, striding through Kings Landings brothels or riding through the Dothraki Sea. How awesome would that be?
Cant they make an elder scrolls styled game of this? ;D ;D
We might finally see Vargo Hoat. And he bloody well should not be riding a boring horse!Don't believe the bloody mummers have been cast.
Whaaaat?We might finally see Vargo Hoat. And he bloody well should not be riding a boring horse!Don't believe the bloody mummers have been cast.
Well they're introducing a bunch of characters in season 3 that originally appeared in Book 2 first. It's a good thing because season 3 covers roughly half of the third book and cramming more characters in season 2 would make the show even harder to follow for non book readers.Whaaaat?We might finally see Vargo Hoat. And he bloody well should not be riding a boring horse!Don't believe the bloody mummers have been cast.
Vargo Hoat - kind of important.
Qyburn - kind of important.
Zollo - kind of important.
Harrenhall was amazing! I worried that they would not take the whole molten by dragonfire thing seriously enough. ;DNow that I've seen the whole episode, dew more things.
And "Tickler" was spot on!
I thought Gezoes was talking about the author...then remembered that it wasn't Robert Jordan. >_<
Who's implying that the shadow skull vaginal exodus isn't grade A television?
What the fuck did I just watch?
Btw, has anyone tried the "A Game of Thrones" card game? I´m currently thinking of buying the starter set.
I prefer not to have physical evidence for my nerdism
I wonder how Meera and Jojen Reed will be implemented to the story... :/They play a tiny role in CoK though, the only interesting thing about them is that certain journey and some of the tales they tell (all of it could happen in season 3 & 4).
The should already be in Winterfell and they are quite important later on.
Frankly, I don't care for your dismissive attitude towards boobs.Aye. And I´m frankly disappointed in the TV show that they´re not showing the full glory of Quartheen gowns. :/
The one episode per week and my horrible memory with names is really starting to show: I have no idea who anyone is talking about when they use names, but as soon as the face is shown I immediately connect the dots.
What did Daenery actually do?To say it without spoilers; she goes to Qarth and talks to people. That's pretty much it.
What did Daenery actually do?Nothing. At least in the show things seem to be getting interesting in Qarth.
I loved this episode. Curious about what will happen to the bastard though. The situation in Qarth is getting... interesting to say the least and I truly enjoyed Tywin and Arya once again, I keep hoping that Tywin finds out and also that Arya stabs him or something but I also don't want either to happen.Yes indeed.there conversations are rich yet simple enough for everyone to understand
I think all events of 8 episodes could be easily packed in 4 episodes, with each episode focused on fewer plot lines.Then the next series would make no sense whatsoever, or they would have to make some radical changes. They can barely explain everything as it is now.
Sorry guys, call me an unbeliever, a heretic or a witch, but the second season has too much talking to my taste. They talk and recollect past and exchange threats and glares and talk again, and it prevents something from happening. I think all events of 8 episodes could be easily packed in 4 episodes, with each episode focused on fewer plot lines.
The things people talk about make the events that are happening, or will happen way down the road, much more significant.
- Last but not least - "the longest intro to sex" as Gezoes called it. IMHO Robb's love story feels bogged and cliched, an attempt to attract female audience.Robb wasn't a POV character in the book. The only thing the reader learned about Robb's campaign in the west was news and rumours in other people's chapters. Like all of the scenes completely made up by HBO, it just doesn't seem to fit. (Interesting to see that people who have not read the books seem to agree.) I guess they wanted to show more Robb and the war in the west, but I would probably have shown Greatjon Umber capturing the goldmines of Castamere instead... :P
Rhaegar would have been a great king. :/
I don't mind talking and slow bits per se, but I think the second season has too much talking, which states obvious things or tries to expand minor characters while we have 25 characters in 'Main cast' section for the season. Take last episode for example:
- Daenerys' "I don't leave my dragons" is quite predictable.
- Tyrion's "I love this game" chat with Varys, as if it wasn't clear before. Joffrey's overconfidence is not surprising too.
- The Onion Knight story doesn't add much. Overall, whole Stannis Baratheon plot line looks somewhat secondary, only as annoyance for King's Landing.
- Last but not least - "the longest intro to sex" as Gezoes called it. IMHO Robb's love story feels bogged and cliched, an attempt to attract female audience.
As a result, I have a feeling that one third (one half?) of 50 minutes is wasted.
Uhm... Ser Jorah ran away instead of facing Eddard Stark's justice when he was caught selling slaves. He caught a few poachers and tried to sell them to get money to buy his wife jewellery. How in the seven hells is that noble and honourable?I never said honourable, re-read. And I know what happened, but he chose living over dying (like Tyrion) and thus he is smart. And the whole thing with his former wife is something I put in the category 'a bit crazy sometimes'. As is his obsession with Dany.
And there are some other cool things on the soundtrack, like The Rains of Castamere (http://wicnet.tumblr.com/post/23655576387/tywinning-the-rains-of-castomere-by-the).That's something we will hear quite a lot during next series... ;)
What you gonna do with 16 of them? Even 3 look erm... strange (see Total Recall with Schwarzenegger as example)....
Are you kidding? How else were we to know that there is a 16 titted God on the Summer Island. That is useful information, my friend.
This episode had me laughing , especially Bronn. His expression is cracking me up.
One thing bothers me, the same as in LOTR Two Towers: why spend time and resources on mighty fortifications if it takes half an hour to overrun them anyway?The usual way to take a fortified city is after a long siege. Thick and tall wall prevents enemy breaking them and/or throwing burning or otherwise nasty things over the wall. And it should be noted that a wall is only as strong as its weakest gatehouse. The last two kings were a mad man and a drunken fool, the maintenance of walls/gates was not high on their list.
Waiting for season finale to reach 100%.Oh I'll wait until it's dark(ish, it's summer after all) and get a few beers as company.
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So you wait till September? ;)Waiting for season finale to reach 100%.Oh I'll wait until it's dark(ish, it's summer after all) and get a few beers as company.
Yes, the mounted leaders were 'Others' (or white walkers as the wildlings say) and the zombies are wights.*
So it seems that the one on the horse is a White walker. the race. And the ones being all zombie like are wights who are reanimated by them, right?
The airing of Blackwater was at the same day as some sort of holiday I believe, it just decreased the amount of viewers immensely. And this is only HBO USA if I recall correctly.Memorial Day Eve IIRC.
The story is only about to start now. Series 1 and 2 had these big "shocking" moments like Ned dying and Winterfell burning, but the next series is going to have one of those in every episode. Some serious stuff incoming.
i so hope that this is the begin for a series with a long running timeline.
The airing of Blackwater was at the same day as some sort of holiday I believe, it just decreased the amount of viewers immensely. And this is only HBO USA if I recall correctly.yes both are correct
The story is only about to start now. Series 1 and 2 had these big "shocking" moments like Ned dying and Winterfell burning, but the next series is going to have one of those in every episode. Some serious stuff incoming.I've got the paperback edition and A Storm of Swords is cut into two books of each like 600 pages. The first book is indeed quite awesome, but I started with the second book this week and... Wow.
Picked up the first five books for 39,95 today :)
you know i was thinkingNot going to happen.
i have started to re-watch season 1 with the DVDs i bought. And i just cant get out of my head=They really should do a spin-off about roberts rebellion
I am loving these books, halfway through A Game of Thrones now. Yes, I know what happens every chapter but it's different, very different. And so many things to learn.
Hodor's real name is Walder for example.
Littlefinger is probably the character I like least. He creeps me out. Everything he says are just lies to further his goals. And while in that respect he's quite like Cersei, at least Cersei is predictable. Littlefinger is not. He's probably the most dangerous character in the books.
How are names spoilers? If you had watched the show and paid attention you would've known about most of these people.
What the hell? :-\ Are we even reading the same posts? We must be since you actually quote me and then give me another quote which I never said. What is wrong with you?..How are names spoilers? If you had watched the show and paid attention you would've known about most of these people.
For those who read (all) the books, these names may or may not be well-known. For others, they are not, some don't even read the books at all. I'm halfway through the first book and slowly rewatching. Some names may be epic, we don't know yet, and they often flash by too quickly on the tv-series to fully register, while you go: "Oh, great, That will be cool. Pity I already know what will happen."
Why is it so hard for people that have read the series to gather on their own forums and threads, and not spoil things for these annoying people like me invading 'their' Westeros. Pretty hard I guess, and yes, how dare we invade 'their' lands. In this thread, we can discuss up to the latest episode, speculate, and sure, casting for the next season. I don't mind that. If a name pops up, so be it. What I do not like is big hints at their roles, but god forbid if we say that. The pack of patronizing direwolves will descent. Most of our mods being part of that group doesn't help.
Just finished A Feast for Crows and I'm terribly confused. Was it supposed to be confusing or did I miss something?
Have not read it yet, just begun a Storm of Swords but confusing how? Switching back and for in the timeline or ...The relation between the prologue and the rest of the book kind of eludes me (to say it without mentioning any spoilers). Other than that though, the book is also strange because it only has half the characters in it. Instead of dividing the story chronologically over 2 books, GRRM divided the story geographically.
Dondarlion looks 20 year older than in series 1 ;DWell, being a guerilla fighter with certain "unnatural aspects" surely comes with a price. ^^
Meera Reed is very pretty.If you're into dudes...
Meera Reed is very pretty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzI9v_B4sxwOver 13 million views in a few days.
Heheuheuhaheu.
Awesome.
In the book don't they kill puppies instead of babies? Or do they do both? because honestly I think the puppy story is sadderBoth.
Indeed. In the book he sent the ravens D:
One thing I did not like so much was the scenes with Samwell Tarly. I had really hoped they would show the fight on top of the fist of the first men.
I recently watched Rome from HBO so today was: Oh, hello Cesar. :)Haha, my reaction too. From Julius Caesar to a pants-wearing barbarian!
Good episode indeed.
There are just few things that don't make any sense whatsoever. Mostly the inclusion of Jeyne Westerling... Replacing her with.. whatever her name is seems just really clumsy and plain weird.
The thing is, some changes might seem small now, but in the future they have to change a whole lot more, or just retcon it to make any sense.
Spoiler: Epic Hodor comeback!
Hodor for Iron Throne.
- Poor slave master, still oblivious to Daenerys speaking High Valyrian.The dude helping Theon escape is just Ramsey Bolton being a sadist, I am sure of it. He's just taking it weirdly far.
- One of the best scenes in all of the books will be in the next episode ;D
- Who the hell is trying to help Theon escape? The Bastard's henchman arranging a hunt for his master? The Bastard himself? A real Ironborn?
- This is way better rendition of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6VMSYIXCCY
Edit: I enjoyed Tobias Menzies as Edmure Tulley. He went from playing Brutus the ponce in Rome to Edumure the ponce in GOT.
Yeaaaeaaeehhhiii I don't know...The old Reek should be dead by now though, and this guy doesn't seem to.. reek all that much. Way too healthy an clean.
Also, the guy helping Theon is obviously Reek...
The old Reek should be dead by now thoughNo, not the old Reek, the Reek that helps Theon in A Clash of Kings.
Oh, I had forgotten there had been a new "Reek". I didn't like Theon's chapters very much.
The version I was watching, the end credits music started early, cutting off all the other sound. It of course started the moment the knife was placed into Jaime's eye. Was a bit of a shock.yes this is the most watched version but something went wrong with the synching on the end
Yesterdays episode was watched by 4.72 Million live viewers on HBO alone
The previous most watched episode, S3Episode 1....had 4.32 million viewers
Counting in the viewers from the later repeat, this makes 5.8 million live viewers on a single day.
- One of the best scenes in all of the books will be in the next episode ;DTold you so :D
I found my allegiance alright!I agree with you, the last ten minutes were really, really good. It was one of the first times Daenerys wasn´t annyoing. Too bad she´s gonna mess up everything else in the future...
FIRE AND BLOOD!
That is not a spoiler. More like a factually incorrect opinion.Spoiler:
There is a thread called 'A Song of Ice And Fire' where one can post should one wish to continue to pursue this discussion.That is not a spoiler. More like a factually incorrect opinion.Spoiler:
Because Astapor and Meereen were Danys big successes, right? Getting entangled in the petty rivalries of the Mereeneese royalty, trying to set everything right for everyone, messing around with Daario and being a do-gooder were costly and pretty bad for her cause. Only in the end of "Dance" did she even manage to control Drogon, so right now it looks pretty grim to her. Now please tell me where she actually didn´t mess up and managed to do something to help her cause.[size]
I found my allegiance alright!
FIRE AND BLOOD!
Some of us wanna be surprised every monday ;)
Or you could...you know...read the books. ::)
Theon being lead back to the torture chamber, George Martin being a sadist or justice?'Sadist' would be quite mild term when describing the Bastard.
And on an unrelated note; I hope that they have filmed the stories that Jojen and Bran share during the journey. Night's King, Rat Cook etc.I doubt it. Fitting A Storm of Swords in 10 hours really requires you remove everything that isn't completely essential. Especially if you feel the need to keep including characters that aren't in the book, like Theon.
And I just remembered that they have already released something about The Night's King: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KHzcsLjgogAnd on an unrelated note; I hope that they have filmed the stories that Jojen and Bran share during the journey. Night's King, Rat Cook etc.I doubt it. Fitting A Storm of Swords in 10 hours really requires you remove everything that isn't completely essential. Especially if you feel the need to keep including characters that aren't in the book, like Theon.
Yeah that was a great scene
edit: also, best sex scene ever: "You know nothing Jon Snoooooooooooooooo"
Too bad they cut Patchface. The weird court jester of Stannis... knowing his back story and hearing him singing that song that Shireen sung would have been well creepy.
viewers are up by half a million againDamn that was quick. I expected that the finale might break 5 million.
5.35 million life viewers for yesterdays episode!
Best part imo was the five second scene from Jeoffrey. That was psycho.
pretty good episodeWithout Hodor? Rather not.
Next up the rains of Castamere for sure.
I'm reading next episode is June 2, not May 26. Is that true and why?Apparently it's true. Due to Monday being a public holiday in the USA we'll have to wait for another week until we'll see the infamous event everyone's been waiting for.
I didn't but I do.. and I'm pissed like hell evere since I found out. >:( Srsly, why can't they just get rid of the stupid blonde with her dragons instead, I despise that story line probably the most, she can get really annoying sometimes.
"some wars are won with swords others with quills and ravens"
Noo, they changed the best lines; "Hodor! Stop Hodoring!" and "Jaime Lannister sends his regards". ;D
On an unrelated note, I presume we won't see Coldhands until series 4.I´ve got a feeling that his appearence would be a pretty good cliffhanger for the next season, so hopefully he´ll turn up next week.
Gotta be said; I don't really agree with Catelyn killing Walder's wife rather than grandson like in the book. :/
More actors = more money to spend, they cut corners wherever they can to have high financing of crucial things.euhm
I thought in the books Cat had her eyes cut outuse
I thought in the books Cat had her eyes cut outuse
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I thought in the books Cat had her eyes cut outNope
Ah, season 3 OST is out - finally.I didn't think of the final scene before Jesse Cox mentioned on twitter that CH would be pretty bad ass cliffhanger ending. And I quite agree.
Warning (book) spoilers:
Hmm, the final track is called "For the realm". I wonder what the final scene of the season will be.
Listening to it, it's just an acoustic guitar solo of the main theme. Probably Mysha is the finale then, so Danearys will be the last scene. I was kinda hoping it would end with Coldhands or un-Cat. Those would be some epic cliffhangers.
I thought in the books Cat had her eyes cut outNope
There you done it, now I have to reread all 5 volumes again ;D
The hell is that
also dont fuck with arya
Stab stab stab
What is the difference? Less violence?haha, good one
Are you going to show us exactly what Podrick did that was so great?
Yes.
BTW I heard Daario was recast? Kind of stupid, but then again I didnt really liked the actor, looked like somebody you would usually find on the cover of tacky Romance books, with the shirt half open and a lighthouse in the background, while a dame looks longingly into the distance from his embrace. NOt like a mercenary at all.I hope he will look even a little bit like he should:
BTW I heard Daario was recast?I hope he will look even a little bit like he should:
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Why won't she just let the poor have the leftovers? Is it THAT bad to do it?
Stannis doesn't give two shits about religion, he converted out of political expediency. Think Constantine the Great.
Wow, I love how they have made Stannis into a generic religious fanatic. He is gonna strap himself to a wildfire vest and explode in KL one of these days.
MOD EDIT: THIS ISN'T A SPOILER THREAD
Thank you for letting go yet another spoiler. Minor but it is a spoiler as i have not yet reached that part of the booksSorry. Though the show made it pretty obvious...
Tell, Legolas, what do your elf eyes see?
Karl would have wrecked Jon.
The legend of Gin Alley did rek him, yet the bastards plot armour was too much for him.
That craster's keep battle scene was possibly the stupidest scene ever to appear in the series.
So first of all, the Bolton guy scouts out the location. Ok. So he finds the captives and... leaves? Why? Why didn't he go in there, tell them: "I'm with your brother and will free you, but I will have to sneak you out one by one." He carries Bran out of the tent and slits his throat, problem solved. Later he can then kill Jon Snow during the assault or at some other time. But ok, he leaves them there. So in order to keep Jon and the others from getting close to their prison, he tells them there are dogs in there that would give them away.
This would imply that they plan to sneak up on the traitors. But they don't. They just run in there with their swords drawn. Who cares about the dogs?
So then the battle commences and the Bolton guy sneaks of to the prisoners. Why did he carry Bran into the woods like an idiot? He leaves behind the wonder twins, who would surely point out to Jon: "That's the guy who went off with your brother, he is a traitor." He should have just stabbed them all there and then. "Sorry Jon, when we attacked LIKE FUCKING IDIOTS these assholes killed the hostages we never knew they had. Oh that is your brother? How unfortunate. If you need a shoulder to cry on, go into the woods with me alone."
But no, instead of doing all these very reasonable things, he carries Bran into the forest and gets his neck snapped.
Just incredibly stupid.
I promised my friend that I'd watch this shit if he'd watch Breaking Bad. Currently neither of us has started doing anything about it.
I promised my friend that I'd watch this shit if he'd watch Breaking Bad. Currently neither of us has started doing anything about it.
I get what you mean. Certain shows get so hyped that you just don't want to be part of it.
As for Game of Thrones; if you enjoyed Lord of the Rings then you'll probably enjoy this too.
You know nuthin' John S-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
You know nuthin' John S-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!I dislike how they changed the way she died in the series....Ygrittes death in the books was way more tragic. But I guess that little boy really needed a "revenge moment", even though it was super kitschy.
I promised my friend that I'd watch this shit if he'd watch Breaking Bad. Currently neither of us has started doing anything about it.
You are both missing out and you know it, otherwise you wouldn't be posting this. Must be hard seeing all these people having loads of fun, while you are under the impression that your not-watching will stop production or halt our viewing pleasure or something.
You are both missing out and you know it, otherwise you wouldn't be posting this. Must be hard seeing all these people having loads of fun, while you are under the impression that your not-watching will stop production or halt our viewing pleasure or something.
Did I get under your skin or did someone piss in your cereals this morning?
I know very well that GoT is great, there wouldnt be such a fuss about it and people like yourself wouldnt get all antsy about it when someone tells them that they honestly dont really care enough to start watching it.
It is not hard to see people having fun since I watch the stuff that brings me tremendous amounts of fun. And I have never thought that me not watching it would have an effect on the production or whatever, dont be silly.
You, sir, are the one under whatever impressions you have right now. Does it bother you if not everybody is praising something that such a large portion of people are going apeshit about? If that's the case, good. People like that fully deserve it.
Stannis they have presented him as kinda evil in my eyes,
I was glad Tyrion's storyline ended the was it did, but is he really gone forever. I would assume he was not an important character from the books to the main story, but he is a fan favorite so...You mean Tywin, right? Tyrion's storyline is clearly not over.
Stannis! I didn't expect to see him there but coming at the last minute in the battle south of the wall. Anyway, I wonder how things will go on from here
I was glad Tyrion's storyline ended the was it did, but is he really gone forever. I would assume he was not an important character from the books to the main story, but he is a fan favorite so...You mean Tywin, right? Tyrion's storyline is clearly not over.
Ah so Arya's storyline also ended? And Varys? And I guess Danaerys was just a side-show since she is also on another continent.
Tyrion's grand adventure is only just beginning. Interesting to see if they will make him and Varys a buddy comedy.
Where were you when episodes 1&2 leaked (with rumours of 3&4 and possibly 5&6 being uploaded later today)?
I still dont get why people would start selling their relatives over this series.maybe for the same reason we dont get why you would do that for other series?
[...] but I still dont get why people would start selling their relatives over this series.
I wouldnt sell my relatives over a TV-show, but for completely other reasons. :-Xso are you saying now you meant that "selling" literally ? dont gimme that shit -.-
I'll prolly watch it when the entire season is out. Watched the complete four seasons last spring right after the last of season 4 came out, was a good enough series to binge watch but I still dont get why people would start selling their relatives over this series.I'm with you there. It's not HBO's finest work.
Yes, absolutely. Everything literally.of course you didnt mean it literally. come off your high sarcasm horse
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Anyway, I can't wait to see new Sansa. Still hoping for a sex scene. ;D
I don't want to watch Littlefinger fuck a teenager... :-X
I don't want to watch Littlefinger fuck a teenager... :-X
Me neither. If there is a sex scene, the least expectable is a actual fuck. If it is just me, she doesn't even have to get undressed. Nakedness is overrated anyway. Well, maybe you didn't see and anticipate the change about Sansa comming up as much as I do. At least I hope there will be a change. Her character witnessed enough for one to happen. :D
She's 19 nowAnyway, I can't wait to see new Sansa. Still hoping for a sex scene. ;D
I don't want to watch Littlefinger fuck a teenager... :-X Anyway, haven't downloaded anything, somehow I don't have as much enthusiasm for it as usually. Maybe best to concentrate my free time on the next patch for now.
There is a difference. In a porn you watch people you don't know and their bodies for the sake of sex, but in a TV series the characters are well known when you watch em having sex for the sake of their characters.
8 million live viewers for S5E1. Looks like the leaking dint affect the viewers at all. New record for GOT
Naked sophie turner8 million live viewers for S5E1. Looks like the leaking dint affect the viewers at all. New record for GOT
This leak was obviously on purpose, everybody talked about it, there is no way you could not have been aware of the season 5 premiere after that, great job hbo, what will you do for the next season ?? ;D
8 million live viewers for S5E1. Looks like the leaking dint affect the viewers at all. New record for GOT
This leak was obviously on purpose, everybody talked about it, there is no way you could not have been aware of the season 5 premiere after that, great job hbo, what will you do for the next season ?? ;D
I dont care anymore if the series are in line with the books
Hardhome was an insane episode...Probaly belongs with the top 3 episodes of the entire show..
there are no redeeming qualities for the show stannis and you just can't say "I can live with that"
Show angle of Stannis is weird but I'll take it, his last line was classy.
Show and book Stannis are both self-righteous, stubborn, and incapable of any kind of compromises, which proves to be their undoing. Stannis has always been all about using any means necessary to get what is rightfully his, no matter the cost or how others would feel about it. So burninating Shireen is just the logical next step (he already burned his in-law and tried to burn his bastard nephew). Sure, he is not that desperate yet in the books, but who knows what will yet happen... except the people who have a direct line to Gurm?
As long as TWOW is not out, screaming about "character assassination" is pointless. We do not know the particulars of how and why Shireen will be burned in the books, only that she most certainly will because the fat man told so to D&D&D. Now, it may be that Stannis will win the Battle of Ice but will still lose the Battle of Winterfell and in his desperation orders Melly to burn Shireen. For all we know, a raven bearing these very words might have caused the commotion that leads to "For the Watch" in the books (if the Queen's Men, including ser Patrek, intend to burn Shireen, the wildlings and Wun Wun might rustle their jimmies a bit). Or it may be that Melly will burn Shireen on her own initiative in order to resurrect Stannis whom she thinks to have died as stated in the Pink Letter (absent from the show), whether true or not. But as long as we do not know, let's just wait.
However, pulling a "JR shot at the mirror instead of himself" would be a cheap trick as far as Stannis's fate is concerned.
Personally I'm also a fan of the theory that Stannis will be Lord Commander nr. 1000. After he has lost all, he goes there. No lands, no glory, no wife, no kids.
Personally I'm also a fan of the theory that Stannis will be Lord Commander nr. 1000. After he has lost all, he goes there. No lands, no glory, no wife, no kids.
That doesn't really fit with his (the show's) character though, as he is completely convinced he is the one and true heir to the throne and he has shown he will do anything to be king of Westeros. Even burning his own daughter if that's what it takes.
I don't think such a man would accept defeat and go live out his days at the wall. I think he'd rather commit suicide upon realizing he failed 'his destiny'.
Legendary Fighter: A man in his thirties or forties who is a great swordsman and a paragon of knighthood. He carries a famous sword. The show is seeking a very impressive swordsman for the role- the best in Europe, for a week of filming fight scenes for a season 6 role. His ethnicity/race isn’t specified, unlike many other roles.Ser Arthur Dayne, anyone? Tower of Joy flashback incoming.
Stannis shows compromise when he rode North, abandoning his passion for King's Landing.
Varys is another major plot hole, a deemed Targaryen loyalist, yet so adamant to killing the last of the Dragons by "for the realm" excuse at first. He is repeatedly shown trying to pitch the Lion against the Wolf to that Pentosi guy. I think it started to make the TV series seems weaker by days. The season 5 was rather slow and throw in all the climaxes at the end. The finale was so abrupt, unnecessary, and easily predictable.
Nothing beats Season 2 or Season 3. Season 4 was modest, but great. Season 5 is the worst (amongst GoT shows, but overall still a brilliant show) I guess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uC-YKu24Sothat was...pretty spot on
Not much in the way of proofreading apparently: first Hitler tells everyone who is not a Dany fan to leave yet rants against her later, also, "Boltons" is never capitalized, one sentence is missing the beginning "defeated hundreds of thousands of wildlings".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uC-YKu24Sothat was...pretty spot on
That young boy who is with the sparrows, that got the pentagram carved into his forhead, later blaming Cersei for her sins, where did he came from? How does he know? I really can't remember.Lancel Lannister, cousin to Cersei and Jaime. Back in S1 Cersei seduced him (frakking him well into S2) and had him spike King Robert's wine so that the boar would kill him. (Of course, in the books he is only one of many men with whom Cersei exchanges sex for services.)
Whew. Talk about the worst episode in the entire series.
That said, I doubt that it's not happening in the books, so you will only have Martin to thank.It's not the end result, it's how it's done in the show. The scenes were badly written and badly acted.
That said, I doubt that it's not happening in the books, so you will only have Martin to thank.[insert your mega-awesome diatribe]
Or give him some armor at least? Yes, I know, he's a big motherfucker, but they did have the time and the steel to make it. Some northern house might have helped.
Only thing that sucked was that mai waifu was killed. (Natalie Dormer)