Any Game of Thrones Fans?
 

I'd call myself a BIG fan, just short of fanatical - and I anxiously await the new season's first episode tonight.

I do wonder if this season will keep up with the high quality of prior seasons in spite of the fact that Mr. Martin could not write quickly enough to have more material to base it on.

My phone will officially be off the hook at 9:00 PM ET!
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Mine too!! HUGE FAN!!!!!

Yup.

I dont know grrm is too rich, too old, and enjoying life too much to lock himself in a room and attempt to solve the massive puzzle he has created...im not sure he has it in him anymore.

He may just let the show bring an ending to the series and satisfy the fans and leave it at that...at this point hes probably not as invested as the readers out there.

I think I was expecting too much and came away a little disappointed with this first 'solo' episode. I'll try to reserve judgment as the stories play out.
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Question of the Week:

Will the Red Woman resurrect John Snow?

- or did Kit Harrington already leave the show?

Brienne and Podrick showing up at exactly the right moment was a little too convenient. The Red Woman reveal almost made me regurgitate. Though most everyone seems to hate Dorne, the Mutiny of the Dornish Hens might breathe new life into that subplot. Arya's Karate Kid/Bloodsport-esque training should be interesting. All in all, I'd give the ep a B-.

The Red-Headed Bearded Wilding guy is doing Windham Hotel Rewards commercials. Is he selling out? :cool:

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Just watched episode 2. I won't give out any specifics, but that's the Game of Thrones I know and love.

A episode!!!!

Episode 2 was great. I could not be more bored to death by Arya and the Sand Snakes. What a snooze. But thumbs up to Hodor coming back and always good to see my man Davos being a bad ass.

First 2 episodes were too predictable. Disappointing what happened at the end of episode 2 although I knew it would happen.

Not crazy about that character and all my other's have died except 2.

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So far so good. Need a little more time on each storyline. Don't feel like they have to update EVERY storyline EVERY episode. Wonder if Snow will be the same old Snow or if he will waken with some new drive or some wackiness since brought back to life. Glad Milisandra (sp?) put her ugliness cloak back on.

Yeah I agree they need more time. Episode cut short, too many stories to focus on. Ya gotta hate Ramsay Bolton..

I've noticed the villains keep getting worse as the show goes on. First there was Viserys, who was a despicable human being, but only hung around for six episodes and by the end was all bark no bite. Then Joffrey, who executed Ned, but could sometimes be held in check by Tywin and Tyrion, and sooner or later would have sparked his own downfall (sooner since he cheesed off the Queen of Thorns). Now it's Ramsey, who is even worse than Joffrey. But he just murdered the only man he ever took direction from, and the only person who could have challenged him as Roose Bolton's heir. He also has the most powerful houses in the North on his side, and no enemies that are in any kind of shape to attack him.

Ah...but you've forgotten what's coming...the White Walkers

- that'll leave a mark...for sure.

Nobody worries about frost-bite in the North...they don't have time.

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I'm a fan. Just got into the show last year and watched them all. I don't think Ramsay survives this season but we shall see.

...and what is 'Little Finger' up to these days?

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That's right, we haven't seen Little Finger yet.

I am ready for the Arya storyline to progress. And Jon Snow is my favorite character, along with Tyrion and Arya. Briene is catching up to them fast. I like her a lot. So, obviously I'm happy.

I'm interested to see what happens on the Iron Mountain now that the senior Greyjoy took a platform dive onto the rocks below.

I wouldn't count out the men at the wall. Ramsay is most likely going to attack the wall next to eliminate Jon Snow, the only real challenge he has to control of the North. The Watch didn't flinch when the Wildings attacked last time and they haven't lost a battle in a thousand years. If Ramsay wants that wall, he's got a fight ahead of him.

...and he may very well wind up in a two-front war...the White Walkers are coming!


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i just started 1 1/2 weeks ago...at the beginning of season 3...i will ignore from here on!

Any Game of Thrones Fans?
 

It's rare to have such a major character on a television show with absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever, but GoT has had several.

No talk of Khaleesi?? Way sexy and probably my favorite character!!!

just finished season 3...1 benefit of being sick...2nd to last episode shocking to me!!!!!

Ah, the Red Wedding.

I hated that - but it reminded me to not get too fond of any particular character.

Life expectancy in Westros isn't very long.


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ahh 2013, before we had the t206 red cobb bst thread...good times.

I will assume I am better off having missed that.


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I've never actually watched a single episode of Games of Thrones but I have some interest in it as much of the content is filmed in my home location of Northern Ireland.

In fact, it has significantly boosted Northern Ireland's tourist industry due to large numbers of visitors specifically attracted to the region as a result of the series:

https://www.discovernorthernireland.com/gameofthrones/

thx for the link, very interesting to match up the landscape with the show's scenes. a good use of your 86th post!

Hopefully he's just douching and stays that way. Can't stand that guy!!!

ehhh, I'd take the Red Woman any day over Khaleesi :)

Tonight's Episode...
 

....was AWESOME!!!!!

sansa is finally growing up!!!!

After the 5/15 episode, you may want to reconsider.


My money is on the 'Unburnt' NAKED Khaleesi !



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you can really tell GRRM is out of the picture, this season feels like it's moving along too fast and there's no waiting for the payoffs at all....and i don't necessarily like it. i'm used to the slower pace...in past seasons it would've taken sansa 3-4 episodes to meet up with jon or daenarys meandering around the grassy knolls for awhile before burning the house down. with the pacing i feel less buildup and tension.

Enjoyed the last episode, a little fast paced as mentioned. But still good. Khaleesi :eek:

Some things have to move a little faster, as they are nearing the end of the series. Season seven has been rumored as the final go for GoT.

Don't mess with the mother of dragons. :eek:

And I'm just fine with Emilia Clarke walking around naked again.

Sorry to burst your bubble guys but that is a body double. Cersei was too.

Just read a body double was not used..

No, that wasn't a body double. That was all Emilia.

http://images-cdn.moviepilot.com/ima...-of-977973.gif

Oh wow I remember her being on Howard Stern and talking about how she was too famous to do any more nude scenes.

While I personally do not object to body-doubles being used, I would prefer the real deal if Sansa should ever be so inclined...or reclined.

:cool::D:eek:


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Or the Queen!!

I hope Tormund and Brienne hook up.

What did you think of 'The Door' episode?

Hated to loose Hodor, but he died a good death. Seeing the transformation of Wylis into Hodor was disturbing. I predict Bran will be haunted by that.

And thanks to Max Von Sydow for his excellent work.



I sure enjoyed Sansa giving it to Little Finger...he's such a douche.

I almost wanted to Brienne to 'open up the can' on him, but it's best that he squirm for a while.

After 'looking daggers' through the 'first' Red Priestess upon arrival at Castle Black, I get the feeling Brienne is ready to do some damage.

Was it me, or did I detect a little drool at the corner of her mouth when the possibility of her dispatching Little Finger was brought up?



Yarys was quite shook up by the 'new' Red Priestess (who is sexy as hell by the way - no body doubles for her either please) - never seen that side of him.


I thought the farewell scene between Daenerys and Jorah was great. He's a good character and I hope he accomplishes his mission and returns- but I don't give him good odds on that.


Overall, a fairly emotional episode, but I thought it was a good one.


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Definitely a good episode. While Von Sydow was okay, I think they could have used him more than just the little they did. Maybe they didn't have enough $$ in the budget. The door scene was reminiscent of some of the scenes in the Hobbit movie. This season has not disappointed.

I don't think they spent enough time explaining what's going on with Bran. There's no context for anything going on in there.

I was really surprised that Varys would take the new priestess so seriously. He'd easily convince other people he's a wizard too just by reciting secrets they figured no one else knew. Seemed odd he'd be swayed so easily by a secret of his own. Also, the Light people have so far only succeeded in killing a relatively good guy (Renley), getting Stannis killed, and talking Stannis into murdering his own child. I would not be quick to side with them.

No - not with them - on her!

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Just finished the episode. Wow.

First of all, the Stark dire wolves are becoming in short supply. Summer is now gone. Rickon's dire wolf, Shaggydog, was shown dead a few episodes ago. We know Lady, Sansa's wolf, was killed by Ned on order of the King. And we all know what happened to Greywind, Robb's wolf. That leaves Ghost and (I think) Nymeria, though God only knows where she is. A girl has no name, but does she still have a pet? Somehow, I think she will make an appearance at a critical moment in Arya's life. The link between direwolf and master is not easily broken.

The Hodor scene was haunting. Hated seeing him, Leaf and Summer all die in rapid succession. Now my question is, how the hell does Bran get away? And I'm seeing an eerie parallel between the White Walkers and the Children of the Forrest, and the Cylons in Battlestar Galactica. Why do the Walkers hate the Children of the Forest? Why did the Cylons hate their creators?

I am liking Sansa more and more. She's really grown up. Sophie's grown into a beautiful young woman, too, hasn't she? I feel much better having Brienne with her. I also loved watching Tormund checking out Brienne, and Brienne turning away with disgust. Somebody needs to make a gif out of that.

Really good episode, overall. The high points, for me, were Daenerys and Jorah, and also seeing Theon stand up for Yara. I think the Ironborn have made a really big mistake. Yara is meant to be their queen.

I hope the Hound is alive and comes back and destroys that ugly man beast. God I hate her.

What's to hate about her?

Nothing at all.

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I'd climb that



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+1, and I would expand that to several others on the show - not just Bran. I wish they would double the episodes in a season so that they could devote more time to fleshing out these characters. Sometimes they jump around Westeros so much it feels like an Avengers movie.

Make a note: Daryl needs more flesh.



It's okay with me if they start with that new Red Priestess !

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one of the best shows ever.

Ha, no pun was intended. Just a poor choice of words on my part.

Another great episode. I'm really loving this season.

Seeing Benjen again made for a powerful moment, imo. There are so few Starks left, and seeing him alive, and well, and protecting Bran...excellent, and unexpected. Could we be seeing another member of the Starks make her long awaited return? /hands clenched in prayer

And the ending of the ep, especially, Daenerys riding down to her Khalisar on Drogon. Wow. That little girl knows how to make an entrance, either buck naked and hot (literally and figuratively) , or on the back of a dragon.

Oh, and Arya has Needle again. That waif girl better be careful.

The only downside is now I have to wait seven more days for another episode. Damn.

I was actually loving the episode until the end. Maybe it's just me but sometimes I find Dany's story to be really corny. Or at least they're handling it in a corny way. I felt the same way about the scene where the people in Mereen passed her around.

I loved the rest of it though. I hope that many faced twerp gets needled too. I wonder if they'll put a piece of dragon glass int Bran's heart and he'll be able to walk again.

I hope Bran returns to the Tower of Joy, and sees whatever it is that Ned promised Lyanna. Though if Jon is Lyanna's son, that probably won't come until a later season. I'd also like to see Arya leave Braavos soon. Her whole story line has just been mired in quicksand ever since she got there.

unlike some here who looks forward to the boobies (spartacus had better imo), i get excited when some valyrian steel makes an appearance. they're like the t206 wagner of the ASOIAF world.

and they have such cool names heartsbane oathkeeper widow's wail etc.

Man I loved Spartacus too. Crixus #1

I was very disappointed with tonight's episode.

- though I have had that feeling before and after watching one or two more times, it may grow on me...but I doubt it.



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I haven't watched last night's ep yet. I just wanted to post http://tinyurl.com/jzlznww. Emilia Clarke's body double/stand in though the end of last season, Rosie Mac. What a freakin' hottie!!

There are two Khaleesis! :eek:

http://www1.theladbible.com/images/c...e27e681659.jpg

Drop dead gorgeous, wow! My sun and stars..... :eek:

I watch the show because I love the story, and the characters.

The eye candy is just an extra bonus.

Oh we believe you Bill (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)




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Seriously. I was intrigued by what I read before I ever knew there was going to be a lot of t & a. I won't lie, I very much enjoy looking at a 20 something babe jiggling around on my high def tv. But if the show sucked, no naked women would keep me interested. I can always find that online for free. I subscribe to HBO primarily for GoT. And, I've bought the first three seasons on Blu-ray, and will own the others shortly.

The One Highlight From Episode 7:
 

WHO WAS THAT BADASS 10-YEAR-OLD WHO STOLE LAST NIGHT'S 'GAME OF THRONES'?

On last night's Game of Thrones, we finally met Lyanna Mormont, the Lady of Bear Island and niece of the late Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. Her only scene lasted just three minutes, but that was all this 10-year-old spitfire needed to steal the whole episode.

Lady Mormont, played by newbie Bella Ramsey, proved that youth is no excuse for poor leadership (*cough* TOMMEN *cough*). The pint-size actress nailed the commanding attitude necessary to survive and prosper in the world of Thrones. Twitter lit up over her defiant speech to Jon, Sansa, and Davos' request for support on the battlefield.

"We were excited about the prospect of the character, because she's mentioned in passing in the previous season," co-showrunner D.B. Weiss tells us in the after-episode commentary. "The more we thought about it, Jon is gonna come up against so many old guys with beards in the North, that, like, what if she was a tougher audience?"

Tough doesn't even begin to describe Ramsey's performance. Weiss added, "It also was terrifying because it's putting a lot of dramatic weight on the shoulders of somebody who needs to be very young, and we're very lucky to have found Bella because she is doing such a great job of just talking smack to these guys who are used to being the heroes who make proclamations."

And he wasn't the only one blown away: as co-executive producer Bryan Cogman said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, "Bella is a terrific young actress -- the whole cast and crew were very impressed. I think, much like the character does with Jon, Sansa, and Davos, Bella kept Kit, Sophie, and Liam on their toes!"

Thrones
 

I have never watched an episode but just got back from a trip that included several days and locations in Croatia, including several film locations

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This week's episode was 'bloody' good...previews look like next week is going to be a 'hum-dinger' (as Luke LaLoosh would say).


will Ramsey Bolton finally get his? Come and See.




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I watched the last two episodes back to back last night. Loved them both. I hope Ramsay gets it, and I hope Brienne makes it back in time to be the one who chops off his....head.

And Arya is officially a bad ass now. Took care of the many faced girl like a boss, and now she's on her way home. The Starks haven't been together since season one. This will rock if they get Rickon.

ONLY 2 Episodes left....AAAARGH!

It's not enough!!!


Episode 9 is titled, "Battle of the Bastards" - it had better be great!

i hope they disembowel ramsey and show every gory detail!!! better not be lame death like poisoning!

ep 9 is always the pinnacle and most memorable show each year. this year has been kind of a blur. the showrunners are doing the tl:dr version w/o the book's guidance. damn you GRRM.

Maybe I am alone in this but I am really bummed out by how lazy the showrunners and writers are this season. I'm starting to feel like I'm watching late season LOST where writers are desperate to make things happen just to throw away storylines when they don't know where to go with them.

Please tell me why we wasted so much time in Bravos with Arya? She did nothing there except train, which she was already doing with Syrio off screen. Yet we spent episode after episode watching her do it just so she could kill one person and leave.

Riverrun: talk about a waste of time. Brienne goes all the way there just to have Blackfish do the exact thing he would have done had she not even shown up. What was the purpose of those scenes? Could they not have found a way to reunite Brienne and Jamie in a way that advanced the plot?

the showrunners are definitely lost...are all the people in DORNE dead? just so many throwaway storylines. with GRRM you would never get to a destination, but at least the journey getting there is never-ending :)

edit: i am waiting for a targaryen prequel show, that would be pretty awesome. feels like with GoT success the franchise is not going to end in a couple years with ASOIAF

+1...I hated the arya training episodes...boring and dumb!