Game of Thrones

[Secura]

I liked the third episode, completely different change of pace from the first two.

I felt that the Renly-Loras-Margaery dialogue was great, really capturing a dynamic that only seems to be implied in the novels. I also enjoyed the Night's Watch scenes, Yoren went out like a real boss, just as I imagined.

The standout part for me though was how well they directed Tyrion's duplicity with the small council, by proposing different plans for Myrcella to Pycelle, Varys and Littlefinger; the transitions between the three and their different responses, interlinked with Tyrion's own musings on the Martells/Greyjoys/Arryns, was portrayed brilliantly by all involved and there was a real sense of satisfaction in seeing the snitch's comeuppance.

The only part I disliked was those involving the Greyjoys, but then I've never liked the principles of their house and Theon's treachery was always a major annoyance for me, so seeing these things on-screen only served to exacerbate those sentiments. :P

[rajpoot]

Another great episode. Brienne is spot on, and man is she tall.
Loved the scene where Tyrion confronts Pycell. The bit where he puts the second coin for the prostitute had me laughing hard. The scene with Varys was good too, but since they'd spoiled the dialogue in the trailer, it was a bit underwhelming.
And last part with Yoren and Arya. From the quiet chat they were having to the brutal and bloody deaths, it was excellent.

[Myth]

Read all the books some years ago. Probably the #1 best fantasy series for me, at least in the character story, nitty-gritty realistic historical fantasy segment.

[Greyblades]

The bit where he puts the second coin for the prostitute had me laughing hard.

Hrm, I'm kinda annoyed that I didnt get the joke there.

[rajpoot]

Hrm, I'm kinda annoyed that I didnt get the joke there.

After Tyrion places the first coin he sees Pycell struggling (surprisingly) manfully with Bronn and Shagga and comes to the conclusion that if he's so vigorous out of bed, then he must be a lot more virile, than what can be guessed by his appearance. And thus decides that the poor girl deserves a bit more.

[edyzmedieval]

I'm always rooting for the Starks, but why is it that they experience so many setbacks?

[rajpoot]

I'm always rooting for the Starks, but why is it that they experience so many setbacks?

They say everytime someone asks GRRM about the release date of his next book, he kills off a Stark.

Seriously though, I don't think they've fallen so hard as everyone thinks. It's just that...they fell, badly, but with the bad came the good. Probably they won't be the glorious family of the North that they could've been had everything gone well but even ATM

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Bran is on his way to godhood, more or less. Sansa is becoming an expert in the very game her father died because of, and she's learning from a pro. Arya is becoming a deadly assassin in a world renowned brotherhood. Jon is the commander of Night's Watch (and he won't die, I can wager my fortune on that), and will probably turn out to be the third head of the dragon or somehow related to Rhaegar. And Catelyn, will most probably find peace after she kicks some more Frey butt.
The only one left is Rickon, and something in my gut says that he'll be the next Lord Stark eventually.

So yeah their situations are not ideal, but they're pretty damn awesome all the same.

[TinCow]

I'm always rooting for the Starks, but why is it that they experience so many setbacks?

Because they do not play the game very well. They're not willing to dishonor themselves, so they get repeatedly destroyed by the people who are willing to stoop a bit lower. In short, they are naive fools. The only one who doesn't suffer from this syndrome is Arya, who was always the least Stark-ish of them all.