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[Manmademan]

Ned was the connecting fiber for all of the characters from house Stark introduced in S1 Ep1. He is shown to be a morally righteous man in a environment of immoral people. It was kind of obvious he wasnt going to be long for the world, and that his death would spark the story lines for those connected to him.

except for the whole cheating on his wife and "child out of wedlock" thing, sure.

 

[soundscream]

There are very few shows that have the guts to behead their main, and most likable, character. We're conditioned to expect a last minute reprieve.

If the show was called House of Stark I would agree but since it's not just about the Starks for narrative reasons his death was necessary to start all the story arcs they had set up.

 

[Symphonic]

Man tonight's episode was great. Can't wait for next week when Tyrion gets to ride the bear.

 

[Vagabundo]

If the show was called House of Stark I would agree but since it's not just about the Starks for narrative reasons his death was necessary to start all the story arcs they had set up.

I agree, just pointing out why people didn't believe it was going to happen.

 

[soundscream]

except for the whole cheating on his wife and "child out of wedlock" thing, sure.

A momentary weakness. Women were probably tripping over each other for some of that Stark seed. You know what they say about guys with big swords.

 

[Funky Papa]

Man tonight's episode was great. Can't wait for next week when Tyrion gets to ride the bear.

Dat mental image.

 

[Des0lar]

except for the whole cheating on his wife and "child out of wedlock" thing, sure.

Oh come on, cheating on his wife only once proves how morally rightous he truly is. Most people in Westeros don't give a fuck about cheating.

 

[iNvid02]

 

[Vagabundo]

except for the whole cheating on his wife and "child out of wedlock" thing, sure.

One sin, not two. He tried to do his best by Jon Snow

Spoiler

who knows nothing

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Worst bank holiday Monday ever.

Next week better be fucking awesome. Tywin riding a dragon over Winterfell whilst the White Walkers perform 'Thriller' down below with Hodor in MJ's place.

 

[Magni]

^^^ SPOILER: In the books, Tywin is the one performing "Thriller", not Hodor.

I was shocked by Ned's death of course.

I'm just saying the pieces were in place (really following Episode 7 of Season 1) where we could see that something dramatic might happen.

I think that's less so this season, but like you said, I would not be at all shocked if I'm shocked by things that happen in the next episode.

Hindsight is 20/20.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

^^^ SPOILER: In the books, Tywin is the one performing "Thriller", not Hodor.

I should've guessed that, given the badman black leather tunic he had on at Tyrion's wedding.

 

[soundscream]

One sin, not two. He tried to do his best by Jon Snow

Spoiler

who knows nothing

Well one thing

 

[Funky Papa]

Well one thing

I can't help but think the show killled one of its best characters right off the bat. So much potential (and the broad he was seemingly boning was so hot).

 

[NathanMcMahon]

I can't help but think the show killled one of its best characters right of the bat. So much potential (and the broad he was seemingly boning was so hot).

He had that Tidus Pollo vibe.

 

[soundscream]

He had that Tidus Pollo vibe.

Nah Pullo was more loveable.

 

[Zeliard]

We're all gonna go stir-crazy in this thread without an episode tonight, aren't we?

 

[HyruleGuardian]

^^^ SPOILER: In the books, Tywin is the one performing "Thriller", not Hodor.



Hindsight is 20/20.

Of course.

As I said, I did not see that coming. All of the stories we have seen before conditioned nearly everyone to expect Ned (the main character at the time) to be saved.

I'm just saying that the previous episodes had set us up to seem like something dramatic might happen.

 

[HyruleGuardian]

We're all gonna go stir-crazy in this thread without an episode tonight, aren't we?

Torturing Theon might help me fill the void until next week.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Is there an episode tonight ? How many are left for this season ?

 

[HyruleGuardian]

Is there an episode tonight ? How many are left for this season ?

No episode tonight. 2 episodes left this season. Comes back next Sunday.

 

[Vagabundo]

No episode tonight. 2 episodes left this season. Comes back next Sunday.

Mods, lock this thread until next week. It's best for all of us.

 

[Funky Papa]

Mods, lock this thread until next week. It's best for all of us.

Everybody man the ships!

 

[Vashetti]

Everybody man the ships!

WHERE ARE MY DRAGONS

 

[Funky Papa]

worst wig ever

 

[Ikael]

worst wig ever

Truthly the Adolph Hitler of wigs. Brunette Emilia is best Emilia by a country mile.

 

[Tacitus_]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

 

[Ikael]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.
*SNIP*
Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

You know what? I don't entirely disagree with that statement. She certainly looks far better than Emilia with this ridiculous wig.

 

[NomarTyme]

uglo.

 

[Funky Papa]

But what would Jorah do?

 

[someday]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

I could have learned to worship her as well.

 

[Vashetti]

But what would Jorah do?

I "ship" this pair.

 

[cmr-94]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

She's hot. Though she used to piss me off in the Tudors so much

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

Truthly the Adolph Hitler of wigs. Brunette Emilia is best Emilia by a country mile.

It is known.

 

[tauroxd]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

Would have been so much better...

 

[Kadayi]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Did not know that. Any reason given why they dropped her?

 

[Einchy]

Can someone explain to me the 'Theon's famous cock' thing from 2 or so episodes ago. The way that character said it, it made it seem like it was common knowledge. Feels like I forgot some scenes from a while back or something.

 

[Javaman]

Danny would look sooo much better without those huge dark eyebrows.

I've got to say, friendzoned fedora Jorah is the funniest thing I've read on gaf in weeks.

 

[Anbokr]

Did not know that. Any reason given why they dropped her?

I think she wanted to do a different show or film.

edit: nvm I think that was Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn.

 

[Funky Papa]

Can someone explain to me the 'Theon's famous cock' thing from 2 or so episodes ago. The way that character said it, it made it seem like it was common knowledge. Feels like I forgot some scenes from a while back or something.

It looks like he was one of Ros' regular clients. He also boasted about Pyke men being awesome lovers.

 

[Einchy]

Ah, okay. Thanks.

 

[Funky Papa]

Also, he was stopped by Maester Ludwyn from raping Osha.

Douchechills.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

Did not know that. Any reason given why they dropped her?

They did shot the pilot with her I think. Maybe she simply didn't work as Dany.

 

[DrForester]

Also, he was stopped by Maester Ludwyn from raping Osha.

Douchechills.

Tonks would have fucked him up more than The Boy is.

 

[Kave_Man]

Hunh, according to the wiki this was the original casting for Dany.

Hotter than Emilia. Come at me.

Need to see the rest of the body.

Cause Emilia got dat fat ass.

 

[csquared587]

wait, theres no episode tonight? is it skipping a week for some reason?

 

[JHall]

I sat down to watch Game of Thrones only to see Liberace. Not cool HBO.

 

[Moaradin]

wait, theres no episode tonight? is it skipping a week for some reason?

Yes, memorial day

 

[Steelyuhas]

They did shot the pilot with her I think. Maybe she simply didn't work as Dany.

Yeah they shot the pilot with her and Jennifer Ehle as Cat. As far as I know they replaced her with Clarke simply because they thought she would be a better Dany.

When they filmed the pilot, Sean Bean had short hair, so he wore a wig and because of Fairley replacing Ehle, they had to refilm his scenes with Cat in the first episode and there is a significant difference from the wig and Bean's real hair.



And yes, there is no episode this week

 

[NomarTyme]

wait, theres no episode tonight? is it skipping a week for some reason?

Memorial Day = shitty rating so they decided to skip a week.