Game of Thrones (no spoilers)

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It's a week away people!!! BTW, we have the names for all 10 episodes...

 

Episode 1 - Two Swords
Episode 2 - The Lion and the Rose
Episode 3 - Breaker of Chains
Episode 4 - Oathkeeper
Episode 5 - First of His Name
Episode 6 - The Laws of Gods and Men
Episode 7 - Mockingbird
Episode 8 - The Mountain and The Viper
Episode 9 - The Watchers on the Wall
Episode 10 - The Children

 

Jesus. So much happens this season, I don't even remember everything from the books and I just focking read them.

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What do the cows say for Chik Fil A?

 

Mor chikn?

 

I say MOR DRAGUNZ!

 

So, for no reason at all other than curiosity, I read through the first like 10 pages of this thread, and I like how you despised the dragons at first Even though they admitted they don't show the direwolves or the dragons as much because it's so expensive, we will see more of the dragons for sure. More fire...and blood.

 

Also, where the fock is everyone? This thread is 41 pages, and we are days from the premiere and nothing. Did all the nerds just peace out of this entire forum?

 

I am pumped for Sunday- well, really late Sunday/Monday because I don't have HBO and will torrent it.

[OldMaid 2,135]

Still here... but since most of us have read the books, there's not a whole lot to discuss.

 

 

SUNDAY NIGHT BITCHES!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

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Still here... but since most of us have read the books, there's not a whole lot to discuss.

 

 

SUNDAY NIGHT BITCHES!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

 

Who is Jon Snow's wh0re b1tch of a mother

 

We can discuss that and, like, if Jorah Mormont is gonna tap that ass.

 

 

Lyanna Stark and no. Probably my biggest- WTF is going to happen because it looks like this is not going to happen as it is in the book- storyline is what is to become of Jorah. Barristan revealed himself immediately in the show, so that moment when Jorah calls Barristan out, which then in turn Barristan calls Jorah out to Dany will not happen. Plus in the show he did not have a spot on the small council as he did in the books, so I don't think he even knows.

 

I don't really see how Jorah WON'T end up being banished as he plays such a big part with Tyrion later.

 

 

Plus, like, are the dragons going to win or something?

[Quickolas1 80]

 

Who is Jon Snow's wh0re b1tch of a mother

We can discuss that and, like, if Jorah Mormont is gonna tap that ass.

Plus, like, are the dragons going to win or something?

 

sorry, you're about 3 years late on the conversation.

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sorry, you're about 3 years late on the conversation.

 

I was being facetious. And I think it's more like 15 years late.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

In bummed. I dont have HBO, so I can't watch till it hits itunes.

 

 

I need to borrow someone's HBO go password.

[IGotWorms 4,063]

In bummed. I dont have HBO, so I can't watch till it hits itunes.

 

 

I need to borrow someone's HBO go password.

Do you have cable? If so, try seeing what it would take to add HBO. They will often practically give that sh!t away as an inventive to stick with cable. I think I'm currently paying $5 a month. Well worth it

[edjr 6,902]

In bummed. I dont have HBO, so I can't watch till it hits itunes.

 

 

I need to borrow someone's HBO go password.

 

Do you know anyone's email from here?

 

try gfiafp for the password, I bet you'll hack at least one

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVaD8rouJn0

[Quickolas1 80]

great video

[CantTouchThis 23]

To my surprise, I DO have HBO(but not Showtime, weird). So....

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They focking nailed that Inn scene! Holy sh1t, that was one of the better fighting scenes in the series.

 

I was shocked how they combined the sample Mercy chapter with the Inn scene(since the Tickler was already killed by Jaqen). Maybe that was why GRRM posted it right before the premiere?

 

Only thing I didn't like is they really cut and downplayed all the Lannister/Kings Landing drama. Tywin disowning Jaime, the cvnty drama with Cersei, a certain meeting involving Brienne. With all that is going on this season, I'm sure they are stream-lining everything.

 

At least we got the Sansa-Ser Dontos meeting, effectively condensing 2 seasons worth of awkwardness.

[CantTouchThis 23]

And they just had to work in "gotta have a code".

[CantTouchThis 23]

I highly recommend rewatching, for some reason it was a lot better on the rewatch.

 

That might be the best opening scene to a season ever. Just perfect. Except I don't think reforging Valyrian steel would be that easy.

 

A bit over the top to introduce Oberyn. I loved the banter between him and Tyrion when he is introduced in the books, and we didn't really get that. However, this was a really good way to condense down his intro and show what kind of character Oberyn really is. Pedro Pascal is almost perfect for the role.

 

What symptoms for Cersei? The popular theory right now is she was preggers, a theory with lesser traction that I really doubt is menopause. They really threw the fact that she and Jaime are 40 in our faces, and that seems really young to start that(I think).

 

REALLY downplayed the Tywin-Jaime drama. Tywin disowned him verbally when Jaime rejected leaving the Kingsguard, like actually said something like "Okay, you don't want my inheritence. So that means...you are not my son".

 

Not sure on the re-cast of Daario. He is still nothing like the dude in the books, and is really different from the original actor. Now people who don't know about the internet are like who is that?

 

Apparently the blue rose is significant? I don't really think it is, it might just be a subtle drop to book readers but does not really have too much meaning in the show at this point. Just like throwing Duncan the Tall and Author Dayne out there.

 

It seems like they are combining a lot of character's/plots at the wall. The Thenns in the book are orderly and somewhat civilized. These guys are not. It looks like the Thenns are going to be a combination of a few of the more savage wildling tribes. That will makes things weird later on. The whole wildling storyline is a lot different overall though, I don't know what is going to happen to Giantsbane because he plays a big role later and is a really good character who laughs a lot. I think I am a bit disappointed with the direction the show is going with that. We better see mammoths.

 

The show started with the destruction of the Stark sword, and their household. It ended with acquiring a missing Stark sword, and the rebirth of the Starks via the "missing" Stark. Absolutely fantastic.

[parrot 790]

In bummed. I dont have HBO, so I can't watch till it hits itunes.

 

 

I need to borrow someone's HBO go password.

With a little effort you can usually find the lion's share of each episode on youtube.

[parrot 790]

great video

Good stuff.

[OldMaid 2,135]

I highly recommend rewatching, for some reason it was a lot better on the rewatch.

 

That might be the best opening scene to a season ever. Just perfect. Except I don't think reforging Valyrian steel would be that easy.

 

A bit over the top to introduce Oberyn. I loved the banter between him and Tyrion when he is introduced in the books, and we didn't really get that. However, this was a really good way to condense down his intro and show what kind of character Oberyn really is. Pedro Pascal is almost perfect for the role.

 

What symptoms for Cersei? The popular theory right now is she was preggers, a theory with lesser traction that I really doubt is menopause. They really threw the fact that she and Jaime are 40 in our faces, and that seems really young to start that(I think).

 

REALLY downplayed the Tywin-Jaime drama. Tywin disowned him verbally when Jaime rejected leaving the Kingsguard, like actually said something like "Okay, you don't want my inheritence. So that means...you are not my son".

 

Not sure on the re-cast of Daario. He is still nothing like the dude in the books, and is really different from the original actor. Now people who don't know about the internet are like who is that?

 

Apparently the blue rose is significant? I don't really think it is, it might just be a subtle drop to book readers but does not really have too much meaning in the show at this point. Just like throwing Duncan the Tall and Author Dayne out there.

 

It seems like they are combining a lot of character's/plots at the wall. The Thenns in the book are orderly and somewhat civilized. These guys are not. It looks like the Thenns are going to be a combination of a few of the more savage wildling tribes. That will makes things weird later on. The whole wildling storyline is a lot different overall though, I don't know what is going to happen to Giantsbane because he plays a big role later and is a really good character who laughs a lot. I think I am a bit disappointed with the direction the show is going with that. We better see mammoths.

 

The show started with the destruction of the Stark sword, and their household. It ended with acquiring a missing Stark sword, and the rebirth of the Starks via the "missing" Stark. Absolutely fantastic.

You're making me think I may need to go back re-read the books, as my memory on some of this stuff is getting fuzzy.

[Mike Honcho 5,447]

I highly recommend rewatching, for some reason it was a lot better on the rewatch.

 

That might be the best opening scene to a season ever. Just perfect. Except I don't think reforging Valyrian steel would be that easy.

 

A bit over the top to introduce Oberyn. I loved the banter between him and Tyrion when he is introduced in the books, and we didn't really get that. However, this was a really good way to condense down his intro and show what kind of character Oberyn really is. Pedro Pascal is almost perfect for the role.

 

What symptoms for Cersei? The popular theory right now is she was preggers, a theory with lesser traction that I really doubt is menopause. They really threw the fact that she and Jaime are 40 in our faces, and that seems really young to start that(I think).

 

REALLY downplayed the Tywin-Jaime drama. Tywin disowned him verbally when Jaime rejected leaving the Kingsguard, like actually said something like "Okay, you don't want my inheritence. So that means...you are not my son".

 

Not sure on the re-cast of Daario. He is still nothing like the dude in the books, and is really different from the original actor. Now people who don't know about the internet are like who is that?

 

Apparently the blue rose is significant? I don't really think it is, it might just be a subtle drop to book readers but does not really have too much meaning in the show at this point. Just like throwing Duncan the Tall and Author Dayne out there.

 

It seems like they are combining a lot of character's/plots at the wall. The Thenns in the book are orderly and somewhat civilized. These guys are not. It looks like the Thenns are going to be a combination of a few of the more savage wildling tribes. That will makes things weird later on. The whole wildling storyline is a lot different overall though, I don't know what is going to happen to Giantsbane because he plays a big role later and is a really good character who laughs a lot. I think I am a bit disappointed with the direction the show is going with that. We better see mammoths.

 

The show started with the destruction of the Stark sword, and their household. It ended with acquiring a missing Stark sword, and the rebirth of the Starks via the "missing" Stark. Absolutely fantastic.

 

don't think it's a theory, I thought it was pretty much spelled out in the books she was going through menopause. The Dario recast threw me, didn't know about it, and I wasn't 100% paying attention, so when she walked back to where they were, I had no clue who the fock that was...

[edjr 6,902]

I heard about the recast and when I saw the scene had forgotten for a second and was like, hmmmm, I don't recall him looking like that. like 2 hours before I watched the episode where he brought her to the 2 heads. Mind fock

 

Makes me sad, I want the other guy back. Did he die?

[kutulu 1,709]

"Skrein apparently left Game of Thrones because he has been cast as the lead role in a reboot of the Transporter action film franchise"

[edjr 6,902]

"Skrein apparently left Game of Thrones because he has been cast as the lead role in a reboot of the Transporter action film franchise"

 

i'd rather he have died. Selfish cvvnt

[kutulu 1,709]

 

i'd rather he have died. Selfish cvvnt

Yellow balls?

[TD Ryan2 316]

The show started with the destruction of the Stark sword, and their household. It ended with acquiring a missing Stark sword, and the rebirth of the Starks via the "missing" Stark. Absolutely fantastic.

 

they always bring this type of balance/symmetry to the characters and story.

 

Arya and the Hound have finally become the tandem we were hoping they'd be... another "Odd Couple" in the same way Brienne and Jaimie were. With both Odd Couples, we admire them because all the chaos, death, and rape caused by the societal elites' squabbles are affecting them... they are getting a front line taste of the war that the majority of Westeros is enduring.

 

The Hound is a heartless machine of war - he needs food (a chicken), he gets food, killing if need be - and when he does kill, it's in a lumbering, workman manner. He is brutal and efficient - a veritable assembly line of war.

Arya, in contrast, is all heart and emotion. She gives her sword a name (which is a useless endeavor to the Hound) and kills for revenge and anger... I wonder if she can ever sate the appetite? Or does a killer eventually become empty and methodical like The Hound?

 

He's bringing her to The Vale to sell her to Lyssa? I didn't read enough to know where this is going, but I can't imagine it will go as planned - either she and the Hound stay together, or she ends up in The Vale and kills them all, Lyssa, Littlefinger, etc.

 

Is Dany losing control of the Dragons? Her pitbulls have grown up and they kinda' do as they please... seems like this is the easy way to bring Dany down, lose the Dragons and she loses her power (I think)... it's an interesting observation: as much as we like to think a leader can be followed simply because they're the "good" and "right" leader, if they don't have a NUKE it's irrelevant.

[edjr 6,902]

 

 

 

Is Dany losing control of the Dragons?

 

more so than a dog, as they don't fly. the dragons could fly away and never be seen again. It's simple really.

 

I'd say she doesn't even need the dragons, as she has an army miles long it seems.

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don't think it's a theory, I thought it was pretty much spelled out in the books she was going through menopause. The Dario recast threw me, didn't know about it, and I wasn't 100% paying attention, so when she walked back to where they were, I had no clue who the fock that was...

Hmmm. Don't recall this, other than Lady Olenna repeatedly saying she was old and was worried she wasn't fertile. In the books I am pretty sure she is a few years younger than in the show, so I am not sure. I don't know much about the fertility of females but I do believe they don't go through the change until they are in their late 40s-50s. Though Cersei is such a ######, maybe the Gods made her infertile at a young age.

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I heard about the recast and when I saw the scene had forgotten for a second and was like, hmmmm, I don't recall him looking like that. like 2 hours before I watched the episode where he brought her to the 2 heads. Mind fock

 

Makes me sad, I want the other guy back. Did he die?

 

What I REALLY don't get is neither of the Daarios look anything like the Daario in the books. He is a Tyroshi, which is basically a mix between Filipino and Mongolian with fairer skin. He is also suppose to be really, really flamboyant with really colorful attire and like a yellow 3-pronged beard and blue hair. Maybe they should try to start casting outside of the UK? Outside of the new Dornish peoples, the only non-white character I recall is Salladhor Saan and I don't think he is even black in the books! Daario is one of the very few characters that were really miscast and made even worse by recasting another actor that looks nothing like the original actor OR the character in the books.

 

So far, this is the biggest let down of the show...maybe the only major letdown. It really doesn't take away from the story, though Daario does play a fairly large role. I think to make up for it, they should give us Strong Belwas!

 

Also, holy dragons!!! Those beasts looked incredible. I hope they will show them continuing to grow this season, rather than just have them jump in size from season to season.

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You're making me think I may need to go back re-read the books, as my memory on some of this stuff is getting fuzzy.

 

I was reading in various forums, otherwise I would not have thought anything of the blue rose. I really don't think it has any meaning, it was just the producers putting something out there for the fan boys. When Dany was having her visions in the House of the Undying in the books(another disappointment in the show), she had a vision of a fragrant blue rose in a wall of ice. Lyanna Stark was given a blue rose by Rheagar Targaryen when he won the tourny at Harrenhall during the false spring. Obviously this leads to certain theories being bolstered.

 

But, in the show, I don't really think it means anything.

[edjr 6,902]

 

 

Also, holy dragons!!! Those beasts looked incredible. I hope they will show them continuing to grow this season, rather than just have them jump in size from season to season.

 

They did look incredible, I'll give you that

 

and seeing flying dragons are completely made up, like aliens, they did an amazing job making people think they are real.

[parrot 790]

 

What I REALLY don't get is neither of the Daarios look anything like the Daario in the books. He is a Tyroshi, which is basically a mix between Filipino and Mongolian with fairer skin. He is also suppose to be really, really flamboyant with really colorful attire and like a yellow 3-pronged beard and blue hair. Maybe they should try to start casting outside of the UK? Outside of the new Dornish peoples, the only non-white character I recall is Salladhor Saan and I don't think he is even black in the books! Daario is one of the very few characters that were really miscast and made even worse by recasting another actor that looks nothing like the original actor OR the character in the books.

 

So far, this is the biggest let down of the show...maybe the only major letdown. It really doesn't take away from the story, though Daario does play a fairly large role. I think to make up for it, they should give us Strong Belwas!

 

Also, holy dragons!!! Those beasts looked incredible. I hope they will show them continuing to grow this season, rather than just have them jump in size from season to season.

Book Daario is ridiculous sounding. It's not surprising to me that they wouldn't want to go that route went casting a potential love interest for Dany. This is TV, they want to work in beefcake wherever they can just like they want to work in T & A wherever they can.

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Book Daario is ridiculous sounding. It's not surprising to me that they wouldn't want to go that route went casting a potential love interest for Dany. This is TV, they want to work in beefcake wherever they can just the want to work in T & A wherever they can.

 

yup.

they need to appeal to the general viewership, not cater to the fantasy-role-playing niche that's ok with focking mythical creatures.

 

But I do agree - the actor switch threw me off too - it interuppted the flow of the show for me b/c once I processed the switch, I was then thinking, "you've got to be kidding me - just pay that focking guy and get him on the show already".

[edjr 6,902]

 

yup.

they need to appeal to the general viewership, not cater to the fantasy-role-playing niche that's ok with focking mythical creatures.

 

But I do agree - the actor switch threw me off too - it interuppted the flow of the show for me b/c once I processed the switch, I was then thinking, "you've got to be kidding me - just pay that focking guy and get him on the show already".

 

I want Grey Worm to lay the pipe to Khaleesi

 

 

I don't care if he ain't go no nuggies

[OldMaid 2,135]

I was reading in various forums, otherwise I would not have thought anything of the blue rose. I really don't think it has any meaning, it was just the producers putting something out there for the fan boys. When Dany was having her visions in the House of the Undying in the books(another disappointment in the show), she had a vision of a fragrant blue rose in a wall of ice. Lyanna Stark was given a blue rose by Rheagar Targaryen when he won the tourny at Harrenhall during the false spring. Obviously this leads to certain theories being bolstered.

 

But, in the show, I don't really think it means anything.

Actually, I think it has some meaning... especially for us fan boys/girls.

 

 

Yes, we all know the blue rose probably represents Jon Snow. But what if the other two have meaning as well? The red and gold flower could represent a Lannister... Tyrion perhaps? Leaving the white one assigned to Dany. All three together, could mean the three heads of the Dragon-as foretold in the prophecy.

 

I know everyone thinks Aegon is one of the three, but I'm inclined to believe that he's not who he claims to be. There's been mention of a mummer's dragon... and I think it will turn out to be him.

 

[OldMaid 2,135]

I'm actually ok with the actor switch for Daario. The other guy was completely gay looking.

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Actually, I think it has some meaning... especially for us fan boys/girls.

 

 

Yes, we all know the blue rose probably represents Jon Snow. But what if the other two have meaning as well? The red and gold flower could represent a Lannister... Tyrion perhaps? Leaving the white one assigned to Dany. All three together, could mean the three heads of the Dragon-as foretold in the prophecy.

 

I know everyone thinks Aegon is one of the three, but I'm inclined to believe that he's not who he claims to be. There's been mention of a mummer's dragon... and I think it will turn out to be him.

 

 

AHHHHHHH, gotcha. I was thinking of what the other flowers meant and just couldn't figure it out. Makes a lot of sense. I think I agree with everything in that theory.

 

Also with Dany, remember she has to go East to go West, North to go South, ect.

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Book Daario is ridiculous sounding. It's not surprising to me that they wouldn't want to go that route went casting a potential love interest for Dany. This is TV, they want to work in beefcake wherever they can just like they want to work in T & A wherever they can.

 

One of the coolest things about going to Essos and following Dany's storyline is all the different cultures and weird, colorful people. It's nothing to do with magic or fantasy, it's just fun to see interesting characters that aren't as bleak as most of the characters in Westeros. I would be fine with them toning the color and flamboyancy down a lot(as I agree the character's appearance was a bit much in the books), but this guy looks likes he is straight out of Westeros. This is what the dude looked like: http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/141/0/0/daario_naharis_portrait_by_kittanee-d663gs9.png

 

Come to think of it, the first guy was actually a passable Daario, but I agree I didn't think the actor was portraying him correctly. He was coming off as sleezy and weird. Daario is just awesome in the books. Hopefully this guy will get his cool, strong, laid back demeanor down.

 

ETA: We BETTER get Strong Belwas. If they are giving us a Westerosi Daario, we better see Belwas at some point soon.

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BTW, those of you kind of meh on the whole fantasy thing probably will not like Bran's storyline this season. Before GOT I was the same way, but I think the fantasy elements are really nicely placed and aren't really too over-the-top. That being said, some of the sh1t that goes on beyond the wall might turn some of the non-fantasy people off. I think it's tremendously awesome, personally.

[edjr 6,902]

I'm just waiting for the island to take over and for Bran to get up and walk.

[MedStudent 56]

I'm actually ok with the actor switch for Daario. The other guy was completely gay looking.

There was something odd about that guy. This one looks more normal. I was not aware they were switching actors. It kind of confused me a bit.

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One of the coolest things about going to Essos and following Dany's storyline is all the different cultures and weird, colorful people. It's nothing to do with magic or fantasy, it's just fun to see interesting characters that aren't as bleak as most of the characters in Westeros. I would be fine with them toning the color and flamboyancy down a lot(as I agree the character's appearance was a bit much in the books), but this guy looks likes he is straight out of Westeros. This is what the dude looked like: http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/141/0/0/daario_naharis_portrait_by_kittanee-d663gs9.png

 

Come to think of it, the first guy was actually a passable Daario, but I agree I didn't think the actor was portraying him correctly. He was coming off as sleezy and weird. Daario is just awesome in the books. Hopefully this guy will get his cool, strong, laid back demeanor down.

 

ETA: We BETTER get Strong Belwas. If they are giving us a Westerosi Daario, we better see Belwas at some point soon.

 

I'm not a fan of the recast, I like the first Daario better. Like you say, this guy is very nondescript. He looks a lot like Benjen.

 

I doubt we're getting Strong Belwas.