Game of Thrones (no spoilers)

[WhiteWonder 2,739]

They've been doing more developing of Jaime's character since he was captured and especially since the mountain lady began transporting him to exchange hostages. I have a feeling it will continue.

 

The thing that's really mission is an explanation for why he can't stop focking his sister. I.assume there must be some reason, it's not like he couldn't pull other hot tail.

 

well he does tell big girl that you cant help who you love

[Quickolas1 80]

notice how the book-readers want more and more detail from the books into the show?

but the illiterate can't remember half the names?

 

yeah. so. stop complaining they aren't putting every little thing in. it's not plausible!

an example:

 

In books 1-3, every couple hundred pages they'd somehow re-mention Beric Dondarrion. In the show, it just wouldn't fit. So I wouldn't expect it being a big thing or even necessarily think we'll see him as leader of the Bros w/out Banners. It would be odd and anti-climactic if they kept bringing up (for "no apparent reason") that Beric (who we've seen once) was the guy Ned sent to get the Mountain long ago in a story arc that has long since changed. Similar situation with Selmy, which is why I don't think it matters much at all that he was revealed earlier in the show. Books allow characters to be brought up with off-hand comments or like Jamie remembering a tournament that Selmy was in. Shows not so much.

 

 

I agree that Bran's chapters are toughest to read. Those chapters could be 5 pages long instead of 15. I like his show airtime better. They did a great job of quickly and efficiently introducing the warg wildling and kicking it back to Bran with Jojen and Meera Reed.

[OldMaid 2,130]

notice how the book-readers want more and more detail from the books into the show?

but the illiterate can't remember half the names?

 

yeah. so. stop complaining they aren't putting every little thing in. it's not plausible!

an example:

 

In books 1-3, every couple hundred pages they'd somehow re-mention Beric Dondarrion. In the show, it just wouldn't fit. So I wouldn't expect it being a big thing or even necessarily think we'll see him as leader of the Bros w/out Banners. It would be odd and anti-climactic if they kept bringing up (for "no apparent reason") that Beric (who we've seen once) was the guy Ned sent to get the Mountain long ago in a story arc that has long since changed. Similar situation with Selmy, which is why I don't think it matters much at all that he was revealed earlier in the show. Books allow characters to be brought up with off-hand comments or like Jamie remembering a tournament that Selmy was in. Shows not so much.

 

 

I agree that Bran's chapters are toughest to read. Those chapters could be 5 pages long instead of 15. I like his show airtime better. They did a great job of quickly and efficiently introducing the warg wildling and kicking it back to Bran with Jojen and Meera Reed.

 

 

I'm pretty sure we're going to see Beric again. Something from the description for an upcoming episode I think mentions him.

 

[parrot 789]

 

I'm pretty sure we're going to see Beric again. Something from the description for an upcoming episode I think mentions him.

 

 

 

 

Beric is definitely shown in the trailer for this season.

 

[rallo 136]

 

 

Beric is definitely shown in the trailer for this season.

 

 

 

I thought i remember a trailer which showed the hound battling beric with his wildfire sword

 

[ArnieBragg 1]

This... in the books the author always claims that jaime is no match for tyrion mentally, yet he is still pretty focking sharp. He also has a knack for being bluntly hilarious instead of the clever/passive aggressive quips you see with the 'smarter' characters.

 

 

Jaime is also the character who undergoes the most character transformation thus far IMO, He has to reinvent himself and his phantom hand. It is also interesting to see his inner struggle... both yearning to be, and rejecting his former self... there is a part in the 3rd book where he is going through the large written book of all past king's guardsmen and he comes across his page. He sees all his triumphs and failures written into a concise exerpt and notices that selmy left the majority of the page blank. He realizes then there is much to be written still, and it can be whatever he chooses... i know kind gay, but he's one of my favorite characters

 

 

I agree 100 percent with what you wrote in the spoiler.

 

Non book readers are really getting an incomplete picture of the story.

 

 

I keep waiting for them to address the tourney that took place at Harrenhall during the Year of the False Spring. With the arrival of the Reeds (finally) I'm hoping that is coming up but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[nobody 2,675]

that chick who married rob is pretty hot. Didn't realize it until the sex scene

[OldMaid 2,130]

 

that chick who married rob is pretty hot. Didn't realize it until the sex scene

 

 

That's a spoiler?

[nobody 2,675]

That's a spoiler?

 

 

 

What if people don't know she's hot?

 

[Big Blue 06 195]

 

What if people don't know she's hot?

 

 

[ArnieBragg 1]

That could be a problem for the Kingslayer

[nobody 2,675]

Finally a good episode this season.

[TD Ryan2 316]

OK - so I'm finally buying into the "Jamie Lannister is one of the best characters" mentality.

But he focks his sister and threw a kid out the window... still a tough first impression for me to get by - but there is something about him that's smart/cool/noble as evidenced with the Brienne scene last night. I can't lump him into the "peple I want to win" group (see, Danaery/Tyrion/Ned) but Jaimie is elevating himself.

 

And OK - can we just get to Danaery torching the Slaver Chief? I didn't read the books but I am dying for:

1. She gives the "biggest" dragon to SlaveAss. Dragon incinerates him as she explains that she's fluent in his language and understood everything.

 

2. She takes the slave army and tells them to either - return to your homes and loved ones or fight for me so that this never happens to anyone again.

 

3. She demands that SlaveAss's interpreter woman be forbidden to ever wear a shirt while on camera - the slaves are not the only things that need to be freed!

 

there may be more...

[OldMaid 2,130]

That could be a problem for the Kingslayer

It wasn't the same without his lisp. I'm that they focked up the Vargo Hoat character.

[TD Ryan2 316]

Vargo Hoat character.

you book readerers are funny - is Vargo Hoat supposed to be the Jamie Hand Chopper guy? I can't even remember all these names never mind the names they're "supposed" to have.

I will continue to identify characters buy their actions:

T!tsTranslator

SlaveAss

DirkDigglerSquire

EagleEyeGuy

etc.

[The Moz 69]

OK - so I'm finally buying into the "Jamie Lannister is one of the best characters" mentality.

But he focks his sister and threw a kid out the window... still a tough first impression for me to get by - but there is something about him that's smart/cool/noble as evidenced with the Brienne scene last night. I can't lump him into the "peple I want to win" group (see, Danaery/Tyrion/Ned) but Jaimie is elevating himself.

 

And OK - can we just get to Danaery torching the Slaver Chief? I didn't read the books but I am dying for:

1. She gives the "biggest" dragon to SlaveAss. Dragon incinerates him as she explains that she's fluent in his language and understood everything.

 

2. She takes the slave army and tells them to either - return to your homes and loved ones or fight for me so that this never happens to anyone again.

 

3. She demands that SlaveAss's interpreter woman be forbidden to ever wear a shirt while on camera - the slaves are not the only things that need to be freed!

 

there may be more...

 

Well Dany,Tyrion , and Jaime are IMO the 3 most interesting characters.

 

 

You see a major transformation in Jaime in book 3.

not just him losing his hand.

[OldMaid 2,130]

you book readerers are funny - is Vargo Hoat supposed to be the Jamie Hand Chopper guy? I can't even remember all these names never mind the names they're "supposed" to have.

I will continue to identify characters buy their actions:

T!tsTranslator

SlaveAss

DirkDigglerSquire

EagleEyeGuy

etc.

Yes. In the book he has a lisp.

 

 

 

 

 

READ THE BOOKS DAMNIT!

[MedStudent 56]

you book readerers are funny - is Vargo Hoat supposed to be the Jamie Hand Chopper guy? I can't even remember all these names never mind the names they're "supposed" to have.

I will continue to identify characters buy their actions:

T!tsTranslator

SlaveAss

DirkDigglerSquire

EagleEyeGuy

etc.

 

I'm with ya. I'll read the books eventually and then maybe rewatch he shows again after that.

 

After that last chop in yesterday's episode, I screamed 'holy fock!'. And it's being shocked while watching it, that makes me not want to read the books until the end. The book readers were anticipating the scene while I was blown away by the scene.

[parrot 789]

Loved the Blackfish. The funeral pyre scene was perfect.

[TD Ryan2 316]

Loved the Blackfish. The funeral pyre scene was perfect.

yup.

I'm watching that, thinking - "this show gets it" - first time ever I'm considering that this HAS to have happened... that some poor Thor-hero went out to sea disgraced or cursed or whatever b/c they couldn't hit the boat with the fire arrow (or it started raining, windy, etc, etc).

 

 

'holy fock!'. And it's being shocked while watching it, that makes me not want to read the books until the end. The book readers were anticipating the scene while I was blown away by the scene.

I read the first book and stopped.

I want to enjoy the series and if the Series can't stand on it's own without the books, then it's shiat anyways.

[nobody 2,675]

And OK - can we just get to Danaery torching the Slaver Chief? I didn't read the books but I am dying for:

1. She gives the "biggest" dragon to SlaveAss. Dragon incinerates him as she explains that she's fluent in his language and understood everything.

 

2. She takes the slave army and tells them to either - return to your homes and loved ones or fight for me so that this never happens to anyone again.

 

3. She demands that SlaveAss's interpreter woman be forbidden to ever wear a shirt while on camera - the slaves are not the only things that need to be freed!

 

there may be more...

Yeah anybody think she's giving up that dragon is retarded. Once she buys every soldier in the city, what's stopping her from taking the dragon back? See this coming down Broadway with the doors open.

 

Also slave chick is the new finest chick. Those titties ain't no joke. Wonder how many chapters were dedicated to them in the book

[TD Ryan2 316]

Yeah anybody think she's giving up that dragon is retarded.

Those titties ain't no joke.

Yes.

and

Yes.

[parrot 789]

yup.

I'm watching that, thinking - "this show gets it" - first time ever I'm considering that this HAS to have happened... that some poor Thor-hero went out to sea disgraced or cursed or whatever b/c they couldn't hit the boat with the fire arrow (or it started raining, windy, etc, etc).

 

 

It was a funny scene, but it also gives viewers a quick insight on both Edmure and The Blackfish even before the council with Robb lays it on the table that Edmure is pretty much an incompetent dumb-ass, and Blackfish is a stud. There was a lot of subtext with that one scene. It was taken pretty straight from the book, thought it's not their introduction in the book.

[TD Ryan2 316]

 

It was a funny scene, but it also gives viewers a quick insight on both Edmure and The Blackfish even before the council with Robb lays it on the table that Edmure is pretty much an incompetent dumb-ass, and Blackfish is a stud. There was a lot of subtext with that one scene. It was taken pretty straight from the book, thought it's not their introduction in the book.

that whole scene just added credibility into what is otherwise a very incredible world/story.

Kinda' reminded me of the time in the Sopranos when Paully lost his shoe with Chris in the Snow Barrens (Pine Barrens?).

Such a little piece of detail that's so believable and realistic and impactful.

 

Also, until I read the recaps, I didn't fully understand that the Funeral Boat was Cat's Father. Meh... doesn't matter - show is still great even though my haid's spinning with people and places.

[parrot 789]

that whole scene just added credibility into what is otherwise a very incredible world/story.

Kinda' reminded me of the time in the Sopranos when Paully lost his shoe with Chris in the Snow Barrens (Pine Barrens?).

Such a little piece of detail that's so believable and realistic and impactful.

 

Also, until I read the recaps, I didn't fully understand that the Funeral Boat was Cat's Father. Meh... doesn't matter - show is still great even though my haid's spinning with people and places.

 

I'm glad you're still into it TD. I know you were one of the ones who was pretty concerned with the more fantastical aspects - by which I'm referring to the magical crap, not Missandee's t!tties - of the show.

 

No spoilers, but you ain't seen nothing yet, as far as characters. It shouldn't be too bad from here on for the next two seasons while they do Storm of Swords, but Martin doubles down on new characters/locales/houses and storylines come Feast for Crows. Even as a book reader I hope they trim a fair number of those additions.

[OldMaid 2,130]

I read the first book and stopped.

I want to enjoy the series and if the Series can't stand on it's own without the books, then it's shiat anyways.

 

I'm surprised that anyone who hasn't read the books can keep up with all that's going on. I have to pause the show numerous times to explain to the BF 'cause he can't keep all of it straight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I used BF and straight in the same sentence.

[nobody 2,675]

I just realized that Dany knows whatever language that is. When she asks the chick with the amazing titties if she's prepared to die, the amazing titty chick says something in her native tongue, and Dany responds. That slave dude is focked.

[parrot 789]

I just realized that Dany knows whatever language that is. When she asks the chick with the amazing titties if she's prepared to die, the amazing titty chick says something in her native tongue, and Dany responds. That slave dude is focked.

 

For anyone who didn't catch it, the phrase was "Valar Morghulis" which was the same thing Jaqen told Arya to say to anyone from Braavos when she presents them with the coin he gave her. It was also the name of that episode.

[TD Ryan2 316]

For anyone who didn't catch it, the phrase was "Valar Morghulis" which was the same thing Jaqen told Arya to say to anyone from Braavos when she presents them with the coin he gave her. It was also the name of that episode.

I did catch it... the last episode of Season 2 and the first episode of Season 3 was "Valar somthingORother". I'm getting hip with my valarish.

[parrot 789]

I did catch it... the last episode of Season 2 and the first episode of Season 3 was "Valar somthingORother". I'm getting hip with my valarish.

 

'Valar Dohaeris' - all men must serve.

[Mike Honcho 5,283]

I'm with ya. I'll read the books eventually and then maybe rewatch he shows again after that.

 

After that last chop in yesterday's episode, I screamed 'holy fock!'. And it's being shocked while watching it, that makes me not want to read the books until the end. The book readers were anticipating the scene while I was blown away by the scene.

 

Oh cmon...that's just a day at the office for you...you probably critiqued his technique.

[WahooJim 4]

Yeah anybody think she's giving up that dragon is retarded. Once she buys every soldier in the city, what's stopping her from taking the dragon back? See this coming down Broadway with the doors open.

 

Also slave chick is the new finest chick. Those titties ain't no joke. Wonder how many chapters were dedicated to them in the book

 

 

Zero chapters dedicated to the awesome hooters. In the book, she is ten and has no titties (I assume)

[The Moz 69]

I call for a lesbo sex scene with her and Dany next episode!

[nobody 2,675]

Zero chapters dedicated to the awesome hooters. In the book, she is ten and has no titties (I assume)

 

Ain't no way I'm reading those books then. I remember in season 1, every few episodes, we would see something really unique. A guy getting a pot of molten gold poured on his head, a guy beheading a horse with a single sword thrust, a chick eating a horse heart raw, a dude taking timeout from banging his sister to push a kid off a building, ned getting his head chopped off... Then it devolved more and more into Robb Starks' mom crying about sh¡t with few interesting things happening. We still got some interesting stuff between pity parties, but it wasn't enough. This year looked like it was going to be even worse, but then Jamie stepped up and got his hand cut off thank god. There may be some hope yet.

[IGotWorms 4,058]

I also want to see the slave lady's t!tties

 

 

You know whose story I don't give a damn about? Theon Greyjoy. I was seriously hoping those soldiers that came after him would fock his ass into the ground, and then slit his damn throat

[IGotWorms 4,058]

Also I wanted to hear what the virgin dude did to please those three wh0res

[nobody 2,675]

Also I wanted to hear what the virgin dude did to please those three wh0res

I read in the books that he wore a Mike FFtoday mask.

[IGotWorms 4,058]

I read in the books that he wore a Recliner Pilot mask.

 

Hilarious

[Quickolas1 80]

I'm watching that, thinking - "this show gets it" - first time ever I'm considering that this HAS to have happened... that some poor Thor-hero went out to sea disgraced or cursed or whatever b/c they couldn't hit the boat with the fire arrow (or it started raining, windy, etc, etc).

 

you mean "the book gets it"

because it's directly from the book

[TD Ryan2 316]

I also want to see the slave lady's t!tties

 

 

You know whose story I don't give a damn about? Theon Greyjoy. I was seriously hoping those soldiers that came after him would fock his ass into the ground, and then slit his damn throat

yeah - but is there any significance to his rescuer saying, "Winter is Coming" as he helped him away? Is that a WinterFell phrase? or at the very least a "North" phrase? Is there some sort of "prodigal adopted son" angle going on with Theon and Winterfell/Starks/North?