Game of Thrones

[Hooahguy]

Eh, the tournament was fine.

[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.

[Arjos]

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To add what rajpoot said, Stannis is in a very good position to secure The North...
Maybe there won't be a King in the North at the end, but the Starks aren't in such a bad shape...
Boltons and Karstarks on the other hand :P

[The Stranger]

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.

but robb was so awesommmeeeee :S

[spankythehippo]

Who are the most favourite characters to you?

Since I saw the tv series first then I really like Tyrion Lannister. Funny little man.. And I like Jon Snow as well.

Prettiest characters:

Daenarys and Melisandre. Oh yeah.

[The Stranger]

disgusting.

Why not Brienne the Beauty?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I will not judge over the beauty of the female characters in this show after I read how young some of them are in the books!

[rajpoot]

disgusting.

Why not Brienne the Beauty?

I wasn't convinced that they could do a good job creating a Brienne, you know. Because the books portray her being not 'not beautiful' but ugly. And Gwendoline Christie isn't hard to look upon.
But like I said before they did a great job! I don't know how they made her jaw/mouth look so wide....maybe they stuffed in cotton balls ala Marlon Brando.

[johnhughthom]

I will not judge over the beauty of the female characters in this show after I read how young some of them are in the books!

Most of the younger characters have had a few years added to their age in the series.

[rajpoot]

So apparently this episode had a reference to Skyrim's arrow in the knee?!

[Chaotix]

So apparently this episode had a reference to Skyrim's arrow in the knee?!

Actually, correct me if I'm wrong but that scene is more or less straight from the book, which has been around long before Skyrim came out.

So you might see it as a reference but even in the books that kid got killed by the Lannisters because he got shot in the leg and couldn't walk with them.

[rajpoot]

Yeah I know, but I don't think they say he got hit by an arrow.
Nonetheless Kotaku guessing that it is a reference (even if it's not) just proves how widely how deeply the arrow in the knee hit people in the heads.

[Hooahguy]

Actually, correct me if I'm wrong but that scene is more or less straight from the book, which has been around long before Skyrim came out.

GRRm wrote for Skyrim???

[The Stranger]

I will not judge over the beauty of the female characters in this show after I read how young some of them are in the books!

ye daenearys was like 5 years old!!

[Furunculus]

half way through book five, brilliant fun.

[rajpoot]

Found this latest episode rather sub standard compared to the previous ones. The Tyrion scenes were short and not as brilliant. The only bits I liked were in the latter half. Daenerys at the gates of Quarth, and the arrival of Tywin Lannister at Harrenhal. Also Liam Cunningham is becoming more Davos-y by the day.

Also who was the girl from Volantis whom Robb spoke with in the beginning. I don't remember any such character in the books and the significance of the scene fairly eluded me.

[gaelic cowboy]

Also Liam Cunningham is becoming more Davos-y by the day.

Liam Cunnigham is mighty stuff in whatever he does be in, even when it is utter hogwash like that japanese vampire movie he was in.

[edyzmedieval]

Any speculation on when Book 6 might come out?

[Arjos]

Also who was the girl from Volantis whom Robb spoke with in the beginning. I don't remember any such character in the books and the significance of the scene fairly eluded me.

Maybe she was Jeyne? Bit weird for her travelling like that, still all these scenes are new (in ACoK Robb was only mentioned now and then).

[rajpoot]

Maybe she was Jeyne? Bit weird for her travelling like that, still all these scenes are new (in ACoK Robb was only mentioned now and then).

Doubtful. Jeyne Poole is supposed to be at one of

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Littlefinger's brothels at this time in the story. Furthermore the girl in question seemed like a medic who helped amputate a wounded Lannister soldier's leg, and seemed sympathetic to the Lannisters.

Maybe it was a scene added just for the flavour and to develop Robb's character, but I haven't seen them introduce new characters for flavour yet.

Edit:
You meant Jeyne Westerling.
Apparently you are right. The actress is Oona Chaplin, and although she introduces herself as Talisa. She is indeed Jeyne Westerling.
Quote from wiki-

Originally, Chaplin was only announced as playing 'Jeyne', leading to fan speculation that she would be playing either Jeyne Westerling, a noble girl of the Westerlands, or Jeyne Poole, a friend and companion of Sansa Stark's who accompanies her to King's Landing.^[1] It was later announced to be Jeyne Westerling.^[2] However Chaplin's character introduces herself as Talisa when she first appears. She goes on to say that she is from the Free City of Volantis, while Jeyne Westerling is actually a member of House Westerling, minor nobles from the Westerlands sworn to House Lannister (however, Jeyne Westerling's mother is indeed from the Free Cities in the books).

[Beskar]

The Night is Dark and full of Terrors...

I am really liking how the pacing is getting now. Far less jumpy and skippy with the scenes fleshing out abit more.

Though it seems they have taken a lot of characters out of the series, such as Edumure, the Blackfish, and many others which does make it abit sad.

[Arjos]

BTW Stannis in the last scenes was actually good, still not as stern as I imagined him, but quite ruthless and direct...

While the shadow scene was fantastic, sad they cut all the Storm's End siege, but next episode should really start with a bang :P

[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.

[Beskar]

BTW Stannis in the last scenes was actually good, still not as stern as I imagined him, but quite ruthless and direct...

While the shadow scene was fantastic, sad they cut all the Storm's End siege, but next episode should really start with a bang :P

Storm's End siege doesn't occur in this episode. You are thinking of much later.

However... the shadow scene is the one from the Storm's End siege, which is worrying observation now you brought it up. As they might have simply merged Storm's End seige with Renly's Death. Poor Penrose.