Anybody enjoying Game of Thrones? (HBO TV series)

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

I think he was one of the people who got *less* sympathetic from the books. He got more "screen time" in the books, and at least in this season he's mostly just running about and being harsh but fair.

[Hooahguy]

Holy hell that was amazing.

When Dany was speaking in Valyrian, hell that whole scene, gave me chills.

Fantastic episode, cant wait until next week!

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Khaleesi! Khaleesi FTW!
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[Mouzafphaerre]

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I knew Khaleesi wouldn't let me down, I just knew it!

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The nonexistent hitting on the decrepit




"Dracarys!"




Khaleesi




Khaleesi and the Unsullied

PS: Please markup the spoilers from the books as well; not that you haven't been doing so, just a reminder
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[drone]

​I knew Khaleesi wouldn't let me down, I just knew it!

She's looking extra saucy in that scene.

I don't really get the Theon scenes. I guess they don't want to essentially shelve the character for a couple of seasons, but the alternative just doesn't make sense. Theon was Eddard Stark's ward for what, 7-9 years? In all that time he wouldn't have traveled to Deepwood Motte or the Dreadfort on visits to Stark bannermen? It just seems a little forced, and there are lots of other storylines that could be taking the minutes. We should only be seeing bits and pieces of Theon (pun intended).

My guess on the Jaime/RW replacement storyline

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Bolton will know that Locke has Jaime, and uses that knowledge to turn Karstark against Robb by promising Jaime to him for the RW betrayal. I'm guessing Karstark gets killed during the RW (maybe by the Greatjon) instead of Robb beheading him for the killing of the Lannister prisoners. Bolton then releases Jaime (and I assume Brienne) afterwards to Tywin.

[rajpoot]

Best episode this season. They're really setting the bar high. Every scene was full of win. Specially Tywin's scene with Cersei. He really puts her in her place.
And Mormont goes out like a boss.

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Lifts Rast up single handed and nearly strangles him before succumbing.

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The nonexistent hitting on the decrepit
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That and Varys' reaction was perhaps one of the funniest bits in all the episodes till date.

My guess on the Jaime/RW replacement storyline

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Bolton will know that Locke has Jaime, and uses that knowledge to turn Karstark against Robb by promising Jaime to him for the RW betrayal. I'm guessing Karstark gets killed during the RW (maybe by the Greatjon) instead of Robb beheading him for the killing of the Lannister prisoners. Bolton then releases Jaime (and I assume Brienne) afterwards to Tywin.

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They showed the young Lannisters last episode....doesn't Karstark kill them?

[drone]

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They showed the young Lannisters last episode....doesn't Karstark kill them?

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Yes, but he killed them more or less right after Catelyn let Jaime go. Karstark has been somewhat civil up to this point, which is what leads me to believe Bolton will turn him with Jaime as leverage. In the end, it might even be Bolton that kills Karstark, as he knows he needs Jaime alive to get into Tywin's favor.

The Queen of Thorns has not disappointed, great casting.

[Lord Godfrey]

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Yes, but he killed them more or less right after Catelyn let Jaime go. Karstark has been somewhat civil up to this point, which is what leads me to believe Bolton will turn him with Jaime as leverage. In the end, it might even be Bolton that kills Karstark, as he knows he needs Jaime alive to get into Tywin's favor.

The Queen of Thorns has not disappointed, great casting.

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Rob has to be the one who wields the sword when Karstark is given a death sentence for killing the young Lannisters….that’s how its done in the North. It would be too big of a departure for it to go any other way. But I like your theory on Bolton’s involvement, takes the behind the scenes scheming with Tywin all the way thru the various story arcs

[drone]

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Rob has to be the one who wields the sword when Karstark is given a death sentence for killing the young Lannisters….that’s how its done in the North. It would be too big of a departure for it to go any other way. But I like your theory on Bolton’s involvement, takes the behind the scenes scheming with Tywin all the way thru the various story arcs

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I think they reworked the plot to avoid that altogether. I'm thinking the Karstark story arc was too minor for the show, at this late date there would be no point in Karstark killing the Lannisters and getting justice from Robb. Jaime was freed 7 episodes ago, and it would take too many scenes to get Rickard on the block. Why not just roll it all into the RW plot, with the same consequences (dead Karstark, Robb with a wolf's head, a freed Jaime, and Bolton becoming the cunning Warden of the North)? The RW is episode 9, they have only just introduced Edmure and still need to set him up the bomb.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

I think they might just not even address the Karstark side plot. Isn't the only consequence in the books that Robb loses the Karstark soldiers and they later on decide to side against Stannis/the North? It's a revealing sideplot, but it's still largely self-contained.

As for the show, Karstark Prime is just one of the half-dozen salty Northern Lords who say Ominous Things to Robb, like the Greatjon.

EDIT: also jumping on the "best episode so far" bandwagon.

[LittleGrizzly]

Okay I am a bit lost with all the names (I recognise them by look rather than name)

Before I do start writing anything I want to check the rules we are using for spoilers, spoilers are only for things in the books whereas information from the latest episode released in America is okay?

Loved the latest episode, that Queen of thorns (I assume) is quite an entertaining character, loving her daughter's manipulation as well.

[Spoonska]

I've spent the past two weeks catching up, and now I'm finally current. I can't believe I've waiting so long to get into this show.

Sunday's episode was intense, and almost seemed like a late season episode. I hate having to wait for new episodes now.

[LittleGrizzly]

Welcome to the forum Spoonska

I am going to assume we can post without spoiler on latest American episodes, if required please edit to put the spoilers in.

Couldn't believe when they cut off his hand, fair play to the big girl though she seems to have some genuine care for him (or perhaps just repayment for the suffering he saved her from) unless she really is that committed to her mission.

Looking forward to seeing what happens with the big soldier guy with the scarred face (I should probably learn some names at some point, they mostly seem to slip from my mind when the show isn't on) fights.

I am very interested in the religious woman who is advising the one potential leader, seems so confident and assured of herself.

Absolutely loving the dragon queen, she seems to have it all, beauty, morality (well in comparison to most others) bravery and she isn't stupid either (from what I can tell so far)

Very much looking forward to seeing her armies and dragons in action.

[edyzmedieval]

I'm usually not a fan of TV shows and the like, I never had the determination to go right through the end, but I have to say Game of Thrones gripped me big time. Even if I know what's happening beforehand (read... no, devoured! the books).

[Hooahguy]

Oh my that was simply an excellent episode, this season has been a blast so far and I imagine will only get better!

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The Karstark execution scene gave me chills, very, very well done!

Jaime's scene in the tub was also a high point of the episode, they really casted him well.

[drone]

And I stand corrected.

[Hooahguy]

And I stand corrected.

Aye, and what a scene it was. I still have chills when I think of it. And the music just went so well with it.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Didn't like the

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duel at the opening of the episode. It was modern day gibberish, strangled by too quick sequencing.

The rest was a blast
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[drone]

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Didn't like the

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duel at the opening of the episode. It was modern day gibberish, strangled by too quick sequencing.

In all fairness, it's probably pretty difficult to film a sword fight, in a dark cave, with a sword and shield on fire and lots of people about.

Lots of good stuff. Robb's slow but inevitable descent, Shireen and Davos, Tywin putting his kids in their place, and of course the bath scene. Probably wins the award for the highest number of main characters showing their rear ends in a given episode.

[The Stranger]

igrids rearview was the best.

tub scene was very good, but not for the rearviews. i forgot that jaime was actually likeable.

[Spoonska]

I was pretty disappointed in the lack of Greyjoy storyline in this week's episode. Other than that, I'm in agreeance with everyone else. Absolutely spectacular episode.

Welcome to the forum Spoonska

Thanks!

[Lord Godfrey]

igrids rearview was the best.

You know nothing Jon Snow........he knows how to use his tongue

[Spoonska]

I loved last nights episode. The comedic beats had me almost in tears. Olenna is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters.

[Hooahguy]

Yup, the conversation between Olenna and Tywin I think was one of the best of the series. And Littlefinger's speech about the ladder of chaos... left me in chills.

And Im really sad that Ros is gone, I liked her.

[Spoonska]

Here is the exchange between Littlefinger and Varys in case anyone is curious. And, I wonder how Theon would take Ros's death ? Their moment in s1 when she leaves for King's Landing is one of my favorites.

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Varys: A thousand blades, taken from the hands of Aegon's fallen enemies, forged in the fiery breaths of Balerion the Dread.

Littlefinger: There aren't a thousand blades, there aren't even two hundred. I've counted.

Varys: Ha, I'm sure you have. Ugly, old thing.

Littlefinger: Yet it has a certain appeal.

Varys: The Lysa Arryn of chairs. Shame you have to settle for your second choice.

Littlefinger: Early days, my friends. It is flattering, really. You feeling such DREAD at the prospect of me getting me what I want.

Varys: Thwarting you has never been my primary ambition, I promise you...although who doesn't like to see their friends fail now and then?

Littlefinger: You're so right. For instance, when I thwarted your plan to give Sansa Stark to the Tyrells. If I'm going to be honest, I did feel an unmistakable sense of enjoyment. But your confidant, the one who fed you information about my plans, the one you swore to protect...you didn't bring her any enjoyment. And she didn't bring me any enjoyment. She was a bad investment on my part. Luckily, I have a friend who wants to try something new...something daring...and he was so grateful to me for providing this "fresh experience"....

Varys: I did what I did for the good of the realm--

Littlefinger: The "realm"? Do you know what the "realm" is? It's the thousand blades of Aegon's enemies: a story we agreed to tell each other over and over till we forget that it's a lie.

Varys: What do we have left once we've abandoned the lie? Chaos, a gaping pit waiting to swallow us all?

Littlefinger: Chaos...isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many that try to climb it fail, never get to try it again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb. They refuse, they cling to the realm for the gods, for love...illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Whoever culls that vermin, that inbred abomination, will have my gratitude. That will be the ultimate catharsis, oh yes!

Welcome indeed Sponska
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[LittleGrizzly]

Littlefinger's speech about the ladder of chaos
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Probably my favourite part of the episode!

[Empire*Of*Media]

Sattlite is Forbidden in our country (Iran)!!
and when its forbidden we cant have cards to unlock the scramble TVs !!!!
Damn to This ISLAMIC Regime !!!!

[Hooahguy]

You cant watch it online?

[rajpoot]

Just watched episode number 6. And I do agree. I felt goosebumps during Littlefinger's speech. And during the scene between Thoros, Beric and Melisandre.
The scene between Olenna and Tywin was awesome. I almost thought Olenna would win. And Cersei and Tyrion sharing sorrows. Cersei isn't all that bad honestly. Just stupid. And finally Jon and Ygritte atop the wall, that last scene does not seem to even be from ASoIaF series. The scenery looks more suited to a CS Lewis book or maybe something from JRR Tolkien. All that light and happiness.

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I don't know if they meant it, but the sunlight and the beautiful landscape far away in stark contrast with the dark cloud above. It's so similar to how their story ends. They never reach the sunlight of their life together.

What I cannot puzzle out is what Melisandre says to Arya. Those might be clues into books that have not come.

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Brown eyes. Blue eyes. Green eyes.