Re: Game of Thrones

by bazinga Mon 21 May 2012 - 20:04

Shit is going to get real in the next episode. And the next season is going to be action packed.

by Swanhends Mon 21 May 2012 - 20:15

bazinga wrote:Shit is going to get real in the next episode. And the next season is going to be action packed.

My main problem with an episode like yesterdays is that they jumped around so much that they didn't really have the time to develop the story in any one place

Just when it was starting to get somewhere north of the wall....they have to switch the setting

Just when its getting interesting in winterfell....they have to switch the setting

etc etc etc

I suppose I can't get too mad about that, there's just so much going on in so many different locations its impossible to be everywhere at once...Its just much more noticeable when its on TV than when its in the books

For me, in the books the changing of scenery prompts anticipation...In the TV series sometimes it just leads to the story feeling slow or disjointed

by bazinga Mon 21 May 2012 - 20:22

Yea, there are too many parallel storylines, so the fact that they are still able to keep it moving at the same pace as the books is admirable.

by McLewis Tue 22 May 2012 - 3:20

Could hardly expect more from a filler episode. It was still good though. Sets up some great dynamics to come.

Spoiler:

by Swanhends Tue 22 May 2012 - 5:02

Spoiler - An episode (maybe two) ahead of where the series is so far

Spoiler:

by bazinga Tue 22 May 2012 - 8:00

Yea, for "the best ranger alive," he looks awfully like a helpless old codger. Good point there.

by Abramovich Tue 22 May 2012 - 21:48

Can anyone tell me who those 3 people Jaime thinks can rival him in a fight are??

by BarrileteCosmico Tue 22 May 2012 - 21:51

I was very disappointed we didn't get to see Dani recovering her dragons this episode. Felt it could have given it some much needed momentum. Also, it means that next episode will be a true clusterf*ck of things happening at the same time.

by Le Samourai Tue 22 May 2012 - 22:02

Abramovich wrote:Can anyone tell me who those 3 people Jaime thinks can rival him in a fight are??

Barristan is the one I think he's aware of right now.

Not sure if he knows Oberyn yet hmm

by che Tue 22 May 2012 - 22:34

Abramovich wrote:Can anyone tell me who those 3 people Jaime thinks can rival him in a fight are??

selmy, clegane and brienne iirc... don't think he's aware of oberyn's skills or bronn's, well, existence Laughing

by Swanhends Tue 22 May 2012 - 23:30

Who the hell is Oberyn? hmm

TV Series needs more boss characters....Drogo's death left a gaping hole

Jamie while looking frighteningly soulless

Spoiler:

looks more psycho serial-killer than boss
Bronn hasn't had to actually do much in ages it feels like
Jhogo and all the bloodriders have been on the short leash
Jorah is pussywhipped by a pussy he'll never get (I'm assuming)
Jon Snow has looked soft as hell
Brienne is sort of just awkward
Qhorin Halfhand looks like an old man over his head

Only person living up to standards is the Hound atm

Although a Game of Thrones tournament to the death would be interesting hmm

by bazinga Wed 23 May 2012 - 7:30

Can't wait for Bolton's bastard to come into the series. He will be boss.

by tonger Wed 23 May 2012 - 7:33

when was the last time we saw bronn.... he disappeared since the episode when he left jon snow on the wall iirc...

by bazinga Wed 23 May 2012 - 9:00

Umm, Bronn never left Jon Snow on the wall. He is the guy who goes around with Tyrion. You're maybe thinking of Benjen Stark?

by McAgger Wed 23 May 2012 - 9:31

BhritanniaBhlue wrote:Who the hell is Oberyn?

TV Series needs more boss characters....Drogo's death left a gaping hole

Jamie while looking frighteningly soulless
Spoiler:
looks more psycho serial-killer than boss
Bronn hasn't had to actually do much in ages it feels like
Jhogo and all the bloodriders have been on the short leash
Jorah is pussywhipped by a pussy he'll never get (I'm assuming)
Jon Snow has looked soft as hell
Brienne is sort of just awkward
Qhorin Halfhand looks like an old man over his head

Only person living up to standards is the Hound atm

Although a Game of Thrones tournament to the death would be interesting

Should add Jaqen H'ghar to the list, he's the one helping Arya and referring to himself in third person. He's been BAWS so far. Also Robb Stark, I think he's tougher and probably better warrior than Jon Snow. And who are Jhogo and Oberyn?

by Twoism Wed 23 May 2012 - 9:47

bazinga wrote:Umm, Bronn never left Jon Snow on the wall. He is the guy who goes around with Tyrion. You're maybe thinking of Benjen Stark?

He mistake Bronn with Yoren, lots of viewers made that mistake since they look alike.

by goonbrain Wed 23 May 2012 - 15:02

Abramovich wrote:Can anyone tell me who those 3 people Jaime thinks can rival him in a fight are??

1.Barristan( He is the best fighter in the words of Ned's dad and he must be one of Jamie's idols)
2.The hound(because he has destroyed everything in his path till now and is an absolute beast)
3.The mountain(same reason as above)

And i think Bronn can also have a chance against Jamie. And Khal Drogo can destroy him in seconds, but he is deaf and not a citizen of SK.

by Le Samourai Wed 23 May 2012 - 15:43

Book Spoiler!

Spoiler:

by Swanhends Wed 23 May 2012 - 15:56

Messiah "Aggerswagger" wrote:
BhritanniaBhlue wrote:Who the hell is Oberyn?

TV Series needs more boss characters....Drogo's death left a gaping hole

Jamie while looking frighteningly soulless
Spoiler:
looks more psycho serial-killer than boss
Bronn hasn't had to actually do much in ages it feels like
Jhogo and all the bloodriders have been on the short leash
Jorah is pussywhipped by a pussy he'll never get (I'm assuming)
Jon Snow has looked soft as hell
Brienne is sort of just awkward
Qhorin Halfhand looks like an old man over his head

Only person living up to standards is the Hound atm

Although a Game of Thrones tournament to the death would be interesting

Should add Jaqen H'ghar to the list, he's the one helping Arya and referring to himself in third person. He's been BAWS so far. Also Robb Stark, I think he's tougher and probably better warrior than Jon Snow. And who are Jhogo and Oberyn?

Jhogo is Daenarys' bodyguards to to speak...the one that leashed Viserys around the neck when he threatened her

I meant to include Jaqen H'ghar, although tbh his killings are more by deception than by 1on1 fighting

by goonbrain Wed 23 May 2012 - 16:32

Jaqen is most def on of the most kickass characters in this season.He is absolutely boss with the way he talks and his weird smile.

by bazinga Wed 23 May 2012 - 17:03

Jaqen's kills may be by deception, but he can kill anyone that Arya cares to name, which makes him pretty badass.

by BarrileteCosmico Wed 23 May 2012 - 18:11

One more thing about the show: where is Ghost? I'm seriously missing our white wolf from this show.

by McLewis Wed 23 May 2012 - 18:19

Yeah I hear ya, BC....I miss me some Ghost. That wolf is awesome in the book and is badass in his own right, as is Robb's wolf Grey Wind.

Disappointing to see the wolves get marginalized in the show because they play a good part in the books.

by che Wed 23 May 2012 - 18:29

iirc ghost wasn't with jon at all when he got captured and joined mance no?

by BarrileteCosmico Wed 23 May 2012 - 18:37

Book spoilers for upcoming episodes

Spoiler:

by McLewis Wed 23 May 2012 - 19:36

Spoiler:

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