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Entertainment => Television => Topic started by: thePoster on June 03, 2013, 06:19:36 PM
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Yeah yeah, there's alot of GOT threads but...
Good golly, it's so good.
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I just watched the latest episode, season 3 episode 9, and all I can say is: WTF!!!!
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Well I can't hint without giving it away, lets just say you really don't expect it.
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No hints. You will get over the shock because it is still awesome.
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this should be the official thread
i havnt seen any of the season 3 yet.. but im going to start soon ..
where are u guys at?
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I remember when the first season started, I hated the Lannisters. I thought they were an elitist, snobby, and power hungry back of inbreds. But as the seasons have passed, I've actually grown to respect them, and in some cases, even like them (ie. Tyrion and Jaime).
Also after seeing their father and his interactions with his children, I am starting to understand why they behave the way they do, especially Cersei, whom I didn't like initially but have grown to respect. But I think I understand them better now: their hunger for power, their exclusivity amongst themselves, their ability to bear burdens without complaint, their loyalty to each other, their unflinching courage... They're all damaged in some way, but what they've gone through has made them strong.
Still kinda sad about Ned Stark's death. What a great political statement, though, about that world. It was like Martin wanted us to know straight from the bat that Westeros is a corrupt land. There's no room for the honest politician there. Everybody is full of lies and deceit and hidden agendas.
There won't be a happy ending for sure.
how far are you now? are u up to date?
i really really really dislike Geoffery's Character .. otherwise, i do like Tyrion, frm day one..
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I haven't watched the Red Wedding episode yet... and after everyone's horrified reactions, I'm not sure I want to. Lol.
Joffrey is a mad dog who needs to be put down.
agreede.. ive watched the season openner of season 3 but thats as far as i am, youre pretty farther than me.. yeah, ive seen peoples reactions, im going to cry too
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In retrospect (if 2 days later qualify me to use that word), the Red Wedding episode is amazing and my initial shock is has been replaced with respect (for the balls of the writer) and wonderment. Go watch it and let us know what you think.
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In retrospect (if 2 days later qualify me to use that word), the Red Wedding episode is amazing and my initial shock is has been replaced with respect (for the balls of the writer) and wonderment. Go watch it and let us know what you think.
im going to try to catch up this week!
Have you read the books? I'm wondering if the Red Wedding is from the books or if the tv show writer(s) made it up.
And yes, I'll definitely watch it and let you know what I think.
i have no read the books, from what i hear, it is in the books.. it wa all ovr reddit and people said it was in the book
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Tyrion is the man. I like him. He's actually a pretty good guy.
After hearing Jamie's son story I felt bad for him and now I like him, he did what others couldn't and wouldn't but should've and is only condemned for doing the right thing.
Geoffrey is just weirdo weirdo
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I stopped watching this show after the 2nd episode of season 1. My innocent mind shouldn't be fed with corruption.
My first similar experience was many years ago when I watched a video on the internet of a man being beheaded by his terrorist captures. You could hear the dull blade crunching at his neck bone and the sound of muffled screams of a man being deprived of oxygen. Blood gushed everywhere collecting in a pool near his feet.
Then another time I watched a video of an entire family being eaten alive in the African safari by a pride of lions. Don't even know how the video-recording man had the stomach to film that on tape.
Don't watch Game of Thrones. That's all I'm saying!!
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GOT is pretty tamed compared to the Spartacus series. Spartacus has a good story too but the blood was way way way overkill and it was really hard for me to watch.
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Oh my gosh. None of that is as bad as your donkey sex video you made me watch. Kthanksbye.
;D That was pretty bad too. Must disconnect from internet!
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Red Wedding is in the Book O0
U should read the books, they're more interesting.
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lol. Are you caught up?
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Yeap it was good stuff. I couldn't believe those two died in red wedding. They were such strong characters I didn't think they would die. The army was outside, they were in th company of friends and at a wedding! Oh wells.
Something bad will happen to The Lord of the twins! Preludes by what that kid said!
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Red Wedding is in the Book O0
U should read the books, they're more interesting.
"Aint nobody got time for that!"
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=eeuBm2CJF24 (http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=eeuBm2CJF24)
She plays her character very well, she's nothing like her in real life..
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Girls (and possibly interested guys):
You can now look like Daenerys Targaryen.
I'm kinda surprised i found this topic on this forum...
I don't get the hoopla with Daenerys. Her character so far in the books have been pretty cliche and i find the actress pretty meh.
Jaime Lannister, now that's a character full of depth.
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This past season was disappointing, except for The Red Wedding.
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Just barely reading the first book.
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There sure is a lot of :sex: going on. :o
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Excited for next season!
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Was there an episode 8 last Sunday?
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Was there an episode 8 last Sunday?
no they cancel the show now because two of there main actors quit... :'(
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LOL im kidding it was memorial weekend so they postpone till this week ;D
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no they cancel the show now because two of there main actors quit... :'(
WHAT?!!!! No!!!
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GoT is back!
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Surprise ending!
Didn't think it was going to go down like that!!
And I thought it was funnie that girl covered up in the river... Why cover up when you was walking around naked!?!? Makes no sense!
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pretty neat how the the actors from this serious are showing up in movies...
ie. perter dinklage, lena headley
great series.... minus the incest.
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pretty neat how the the actors from this serious are showing up in movies...
ie. perter dinklage, lena headley
great series.... minus the incest.
They've been in movies before, you just never noticed them before.
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They've been in movies before, you just never noticed them before.
When I do spot them in movies, Im like wow!!!
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Season 4 is now over......
Luckily, they have been confirmed for season 5 and 6!
I just hope they keep going untill finally we get to the end...
Season 4 had alot of action.... I liked it... and moved kinda fast... which I also liked! Alot of twists and turns thats for sure...
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Finally caught up on Season 4! Yay! Thrilled for Season 5.
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The hottest and baddest chick died. I felt like I got shot in the heart as well. :love9: :sad7:
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I have not watched the series but I heard that season 4 ends where Tyrion shoots his dad between the groin and belly button. I've read the book though and that scene ends book 3. I've finished book 4. In book 4, Tyrion is not even in it so I wonder how they will make the tv show. He is obviously one of the most liked characters in the book, and it seems, also in the tv show.
Someone said Deanery's isn't all that. Maybe not in the tv series but she is awesome in the book. She's smart and brave and has her own sneaky tactics.
I'm planning to watch the tv series after I finish the 5th book. The 6th+ books have not been published. That makes it all the more exciting!!
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man this is spoiler thread! lol jk
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I've finished all 5 books that are published. The 6th book should be out soon. I heard there were also going to be books 7 and 8.
I just started watching the TV show last week. Honestly, it does not compare to the books. I'm really bummed. However, I understand that there are a lot of people who don't like reading or don't have the time and the TV show does the job. It's a great TV show but it's not very close to the book. For instance, Catelyn knitting and talking to people while watching Bran aftef his fall is not like her (in the book). She's supposed to look like she hasn't washed for days and stare out into nothing. Then, when Jon Snow comes in to say goodbye to Bran, Catelyn sneers at him, then when he leaves, she says, "Jon Snow?" like she's going to say something kind to him but instead says, "I wish it was you instead of Bran." Also, Rickon is not in the TV show. He's Catelyn's 4-year-old son. They seemed to have made Bran the youngest and he's already 10 years old. In the book, he falls from the tower when he was 5. Also, when Bran saw Cersie and Jamie making love, it was in a guest bedroom, not an old tower. And, Jaime didn't push Bran out the window, he dropped him. The reason wasn't because he saw that they were making love, it was because he heard stuff he wasn't supposed to.
As for Danearys, she seemed weak. I can understand why some didn't like her so much. In the book, she appeared much stronger. When Kal Drogo copulated with her, she didn't cry. She was very brave on the outside. She never yelled at her brother or thought any bad about her brother. It was strange to see that in the TV show. She had a lot of hope for her kind to gain back power and she did whatever was needed to get their power back. Her brother was a cold and mean man and they did depict him pretty close.
Arya was also depicted pretty good. Except they called her horse face in the book a lot so I imagined her with a long face and big teeth. The TV Arya is really cute. As for Sansa, her character is so off that she seems like a completely different person. Sansa in the book is a very happy girl. She loved pretty things, cute boys, partys, and gatherings. She's always smiling. When they locked her father away, she questioned a lot of things, but she still had hopes that they'd let him go. It was only after Joffrey did what he did to her father that she realized how evil he was. BUT, she ends up falling for the flower prince.
Oh...and Lord Renly was portrayed as a gay guy. He was not portrayed that way in the book. There was no guy going down on Renly. In fact, there were no gay things going on in the book.
And, one more thing. Tyrion seems so sower in the show. He did not come across that way at all in the book. He was so funny and kind.
It's interesting to see the differences. There was more s*x in the show than in the book. Little Finger was not always into two girls going at it and all that. It was just weird.
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You may have missed it. Rickon is in the television show. When Ned gets beheaded and Hordor takes Bran to the catacombs, Rickon is down there. Rickon and Osha leave with Shaggydog to House Umber.
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You may have missed it. Rickon is in the television show. When Ned gets beheaded and Hordor takes Bran to the catacombs, Rickon is down there. Rickon and Osha leave with Shaggydog to House Umber.
I haven't gotten to the beheading part yet of the show but I am close. I'm glad to know that Rickon will be in the show but still, he's missing from the beginning. During Catelyn's watch of Bran, Rickon was crying and Catelyn simply ignored him. That says a lot about her character.
Also, not to anyone in particular, just my thoughts...Jon Snow is annoying in the show. I mean, I like him still but I loved him in the book. I wanted to just hug him. ;D
It's a fun show to watch. I'm just picky...but hey, I love reading and it's the one thing I actually take very seriously (but no one has to take that of me seriously and you-in-general shouldn't 'cause it's not a serious thing) so if I compare, understand where I'm coming from.
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Of all the characters in GoT, I follow Arya Stark and Jon Snow closely. I too am one who prefers a loyal adaptation but understands that it can't be 100% faithful adaptation.
The television show deviates A LOT from the books; inevitable because they have to fit everything into 10-one hour episodes, too many characters can get you lost especially if they're very minor and don't play a major role in advancing the plot/show, and some things just cannot translate from book to television.
At most, they've kept the spirit and outline of the books but changed a lot of details. I would say prepared to be disappointed if certain people don't show up, if details are excluded, if they merged characters together to create a new character, and if certain people die that do not die in the book.
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My opinion of Arya is that at first she is/was interesting but...I'm not sure what got into the author because she ends up...well, I'm hoping that in the 6th book her skills shine. It would be a waste after all her training just to have her end up not using it but, hey, Mr. Martin is crazy like that. So, we'll see.
Someone said Jon Snow died. How can anyone be 100% sure of that? Even the 5th book doesn't say he dies. The movie can't be ahead of the book.
I agree that they do keep with the outline and the most important parts and charactders that make the story. As for the spirit....some times and sometimes not. I found everyone so sad and bitter...it was too depressing. I'm considering taking a break to watch something with a little more humor and ease like The Adventures of Merlin. Now, the book, I read all 5 of them back to back with no problem and giddy as ever. So, I don't know. I think the show missed out on some of the humor or maybe that's just how I saw things. I mean, there were very serious stuff going on but there were also some funny things that made me laugh, especially with Tyrion.
I think once I get to the red wedding (if that's what it's titled...I know what happens), I'm sure I'll have lots of opinions and comparisons about it, but hey, it's good to have an opinion and to dissect things. Makes it more interesting to watch. :)
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My opinion of Arya is that at first she is/was interesting but...I'm not sure what got into the author because she ends up...well, I'm hoping that in the 6th book her skills shine. It would be a waste after all her training just to have her end up not using it but, hey, Mr. Martin is crazy like that. So, we'll see.
Someone said Jon Snow died. How can anyone be 100% sure of that? Even the 5th book doesn't say he dies. The movie can't be ahead of the book.
I agree that they do keep with the outline and the most important parts and charactders that make the story. As for the spirit....some times and sometimes not. I found everyone so sad and bitter...it was too depressing. I'm considering taking a break to watch something with a little more humor and ease like The Adventures of Merlin. Now, the book, I read all 5 of them back to back with no problem and giddy as ever. So, I don't know. I think the show missed out on some of the humor or maybe that's just how I saw things. I mean, there were very serious stuff going on but there were also some funny things that made me laugh, especially with Tyrion.
I think once I get to the red wedding (if that's what it's titled...I know what happens), I'm sure I'll have lots of opinions and comparisons about it, but hey, it's good to have an opinion and to dissect things. Makes it more interesting to watch. :)
lol well the show does get quite serious and there is almost no humor in it .. that's interesting that the books have humor in it
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My opinion of Arya is that at first she is/was interesting but...I'm not sure what got into the author because she ends up...well, I'm hoping that in the 6th book her skills shine. It would be a waste after all her training just to have her end up not using it but, hey, Mr. Martin is crazy like that. So, we'll see.
Someone said Jon Snow died. How can anyone be 100% sure of that? Even the 5th book doesn't say he dies. The movie can't be ahead of the book.
I agree that they do keep with the outline and the most important parts and characters that make the story. As for the spirit....some times and sometimes not. I found everyone so sad and bitter...it was too depressing. I'm considering taking a break to watch something with a little more humor and ease like The Adventures of Merlin. Now, the book, I read all 5 of them back to back with no problem and giddy as ever. So, I don't know. I think the show missed out on some of the humor or maybe that's just how I saw things. I mean, there were very serious stuff going on but there were also some funny things that made me laugh, especially with Tyrion.
I think once I get to the red wedding (if that's what it's titled...I know what happens), I'm sure I'll have lots of opinions and comparisons about it, but hey, it's good to have an opinion and to dissect things. Makes it more interesting to watch. :)
If you like the protagonists, this show isn't for you. Basically, all the protagonists either are killed off, gets their behinds kicked, or something miserable and unfortunate happens.
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So yeah, that's as far as they are right now on the television show.
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I've read all the books and the show is based on the books ;). I like watching the show to compare and to see how well the directors/producers/actors do their thing. It's enjoyable in that sense. I'm just not in any rush to finish all the seasons the way I finished the books because the book was awesome. Of course with all that reading, there is no way I can remember every detail. My husband just finished the first book so it's much clearer in him mind, whereas, the 5th book is clearest to me...aside from the 3rd book, which was my favorite of all 5.
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Thanks for the heads up on the show. The 5th book goes beyond that: Jon Snow does get stabbed by the Night's Watch. They turned against him (because he planned to leave the Wall to Winterfell to save Arya--he doesn't know that it's the fake Arya) and they stabbed him quite a few times in his stomach, arms, sides, etc. He falls in the snow and and everything turns black (or white) or something but it's not stated that he dies. My guess is Melisandre (the red priestess) will save him in the 6th book or his wounds weren't that deep or something, I hope. Stannis leaves the Wall to get more soldiers when Jon Snow was stabbed. Theon Grejoy escapes Winterfell (long story) with the fake Arya, not the real Arya. The fake Arya had married Prince Ramsey but she's only a maid or servant which Ramsey is aware of but played it like it was real just so they can take over Winterfell. Ramesy is just as bad as Joffrey. In their escape, Theon and the fake Arya were saved by the Braavosi's who came to collect money, whom were sent to Winterfell by Jon Snow. After Ned Stark's beheading, Arya runs away and meets Gendry (the TV show has Gendry at Kings Landing and he is not the way I imagined him). In this book, Arya ends up doing some serious training with a master of some kind..I can't remember his name but I believe she met him already at Harrenhal while he was under a masked/different facial identity. While Arya trained, she was given a new name, Cat and also, no name. Danearys finally rides her dragon...somet hing she's been wanting to do...but the ending ends without an end and Daneary's story isn't that great. The dragon part wasn't as exciting as I had hoped. What confuses me a little about Daneary's story are the groups, the Shavepates and Second Sons. Tyrion and Ser Jorah ends up joining the Second Sons but I'm not sure if the Second Sons are good or bad. It doesn't matter if they are good or bad. I like both. It just helps to know. My guess at the moment is I can't trust either groups.
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I've read all the books and the show is based on the books ;). I like watching the show to compare and to see how well the directors/producers/actors do their thing. It's enjoyable in that sense. I'm just not in any rush to finish all the seasons the way I finished the books because the book was awesome. Of course with all that reading, there is no way I can remember every detail. My husband just finished the first book so it's much clearer in him mind, whereas, the 5th book is clearest to me...aside from the 3rd book, which was my favorite of all 5.
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Thanks for the heads up on the show. The 5th book goes beyond that: Jon Snow does get stabbed by the Night's Watch. They turned against him (because he planned to leave the Wall to Winterfell to save Arya--he doesn't know that it's the fake Arya) and they stabbed him quite a few times in his stomach, arms, sides, etc. He falls in the snow and and everything turns black (or white) or something but it's not stated that he dies. My guess is Melisandre (the red priestess) will save him in the 6th book or his wounds weren't that deep or something, I hope. Stannis leaves the Wall to get more soldiers when Jon Snow was stabbed. Theon Grejoy escapes Winterfell (long story) with the fake Arya, not the real Arya. The fake Arya had married Prince Ramsey but she's only a maid or servant which Ramsey is aware of but played it like it was real just so they can take over Winterfell. Ramesy is just as bad as Joffrey. In their escape, Theon and the fake Arya were saved by the Braavosi's who came to collect money, whom were sent to Winterfell by Jon Snow. After Ned Stark's beheading, Arya runs away and meets Gendry (the TV show has Gendry at Kings Landing and he is not the way I imagined him). In this book, Arya ends up doing some serious training with a master of some kind..I can't remember his name but I believe she met him already at Harrenhal while he was under a masked/different facial identity. While Arya trained, she was given a new name, Cat and also, no name. Danearys finally rides her dragon...somet hing she's been wanting to do...but the ending ends without an end and Daneary's story isn't that great. The dragon part wasn't as exciting as I had hoped. What confuses me a little about Daneary's story are the groups, the Shavepates and Second Sons. Tyrion and Ser Jorah ends up joining the Second Sons but I'm not sure if the Second Sons are good or bad. It doesn't matter if they are good or bad. I like both. It just helps to know. My guess at the moment is I can't trust either groups.
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Even I don't trust Ser Barristan Selmy even though he has always been good. I didn't think he was that old but the TV show made him look so old. How strange though, I don't like either Varys or Petyr Baelish (Little Finger)....but I like that I don't like them.
BTW, I like how the author names his characters. Little Finger...haha. And, I've always said Baratheon, as Bara - theon with the stronger syllable at Bara. But it's actually, Ba - ra - theon, with the bolded the strong syllable. LOL!!!! I even thought Tyrion's name was pronounced "Tie - ree - an." How foolish! ;D
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Even I don't trust Ser Barristan Selmy even though he has always been good. I didn't think he was that old but the TV show made him look so old. How strange though, I don't like either Varys or Petyr Baelish (Little Finger)....but I like that I don't like them.
BTW, I like how the author names his characters. Little Finger...haha. And, I've always said Baratheon, as Bara - theon with the stronger syllable at Bara. But it's actually, Ba - ra - theon, with the bolded the strong syllable. LOL!!!! I even thought Tyrion's name was pronounced "Tie - ree - an." How foolish! ;D
The only reason I mentioned Selmy was because he was loyal to The Mad King. It wasn't until he recovered from his injuries and the former had fallen that he would continue his work even under new rule.
Littlefinger is his nickname because of where he's from; if you look at the map of Westeros, his homeland is literally fingers. Eventually, he'll get what's coming to him.
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The only reason I mentioned Selmy was because he was loyal to The Mad King. It wasn't until he recovered from his injuries and the former had fallen that he would continue his work even under new rule.
Littlefinger is his nickname because of where he's from; if you look at the map of Westeros, his homeland is literally fingers. Eventually, he'll get what's coming to him.
I don't disagree about Ser Barristan but you know how Mr. Martin is, he will challenge the goodhearted and/or loyal ones. That happened to Jon Snow in his own story. I've learned not to trust that I know the characters because Mr. Martin will totally do something different.
I know what you mean about Littlefinger. I was simply stating that his name is funny because Mr. Martin has the weirdest way of naming his world and its people.
BTW, last night I watched the episode where they showed Rickon. Disappointed. Not only that scene but there were other scenes that were not portrayed correctly, but more so, I was vexed by some of the acting. I'm not going to go into details because I'm not looking for debate. Just sharing my personal thoughts. I did get excited about what's coming up.
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I haven't seen the opening of season 5 but I'm also not too excited to see it. I've actually only seen season 1 and it wasn't what I had expected but it wasn't bad either. Just different. I do, however, love these two characters. They are both so beautiful.
Emilia Clarke as Danaerys. She's so pretty as herself (left image).
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g332/hlitsab/misc/GOTD_600_zpslccxb97d.jpg)
...and, Jon Snow and Danaerys will never cross paths but it's really neat to see them together. They look so good together.
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g332/hlitsab/misc/GOTDJ2015_600_zpsllrzchup.jpg)
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Finally! Some action in game of thrones!
But it's already close to the end of the season! Cheezez! This season wasn't that action filled, it seemed to be mostly alot of fillers.
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Wow, cerise really is crafty...
Anyways, when those nuns was cutting her hair and those peasants were throwing things at her...
I was like "the whole city is going to burn".
I hope she gets her revenge on the sparrows and the peasents...
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I really like Game of Thrones, but they take an awfully long time to build up the action. It's almost like they have too much going on, and not enough time to show it all. If you don't pay attention to each and every word, you're going to miss some clues about the whole series.
*spoiler alert*
My theories:
John Snow can't be dead. John Snow isn't Eddard Stark's bastard son, but Eddard's sister's son with the Mad King. Robert Strong is the reanimated Mountain. Tyrion isn't Tywin's real son either, but a Targaryen and Lannister. So it seems the three lead characters seem to be John Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen. All having Dragon Blood.... All matching the prophecy, the three dragon riders.
Just theories, don't hate.
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Ummm, there's no way John snow can come back and to life with all those stabs
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Ummm, there's no way John snow can come back and to life with all those stabs
Probably not without some sort of magic. There is magic that can raise him. Will they? I'm thinking so.
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am i the only who saw the witch come back, she'll resurrect him
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I know what all the guys are thinking though.....
"Yay! Finally!!!"