Zelenogorsk
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The Hound continues to be the best thing on this show.
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Game of Thrones *NO BOOK DISCUSSION* |OT| Season 7 - [Read the OP]
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Muffin1611
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The Tormund + Brienne moment this episode was hilarious btw
Poor Podrick getting a hit in when Brienne is irritated because of Tormund and as a result getting thrown into the snow
Poor Podrick getting a hit in when Brienne is irritated because of Tormund and as a result getting thrown into the snow
Zelenogorsk
Banned
As was Brienne kicking Podrick's ass
Nameless
Member
Still probably my favorite Hound scene.
It solidified him as the greatest shit talker in Westoros. He shat on Arya, he shat on Syrio, he shat on Syrio while shitting all over Joffrey and Meryn Trant. Just pure savage destruction first thing in the morning.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Tormund's awkward smile is my spirit animal
Muffin1611
Banned
I laughed out loud when Podrick got her with the sword on the shoulder and she just looked at him with this face that says: "OH NO YOU DIDNT"
He's not allowed because he's a member of the king's guard. There might be a power struggle if she dies.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Pretty sure his no longer Kingsguard. He's the commander of Lannister forces now.
It doesn't really make any narrative sense for this to happen. When she dies, it will be clear who is taking over, because they will have a giant army at their back.
Oh, he did have the Lannister armor on in this episode but I can't recall him getting remove in the last season.
Is he still King's Guard? Sometimes he's so confusing.
Oh seeing others debating this. But really, I don't think it's relevant either way, because Cersei will never die a natural death hehe.
Robdraggoo
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Tommen let him go after his stunt with high sparrow
Oh yeah, that rings a bell.
Muffin1611
Banned
So why exactly was Cersei next in line as Queen and not Jamie? Besides obvious plot reasons like Cersei getting her revenge etc. etc.
The only line is the one she made by the use of ultra violence and the threat of more to come. If Jaime wants to be King he could try getting thru the Mountain to kill her, I suppose. But he'd be dead in a second.
Except when they trick us, like showing Benjen in the preview for the episode where Jon gets called down to meet him by Ollie, but then gets stabbed.
Except when they trick us, like showing Benjen in the preview for the episode where Jon gets called down to meet him by Ollie, but then gets stabbed.
Those sly bastards got me with that one.
Nameless
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The crown followed the Baratheon line: Robert > his kids > his brothers > his Queen.
Gendry has the best claim, just no proof or power.
Muffin1611
Banned
Well, I guess so.
Ah, that explains it. Been so long that Baratheons were even close to the throne that I completely forgot them for a sec.
Highest ratings ever for a season premiere on HBO - 16.1 million
That number includes streaming (6 million), but apparently that's a 50% increase over the season 6 premiere.
That number includes streaming (6 million), but apparently that's a 50% increase over the season 6 premiere.
He's my guy.
Robdraggoo
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Because she took it and crowned her self queen. But honest I dont know how succession works in this case.
But I do know that Jaime has no claim to throne at all no matter what happens. He's only related to the crown by way of marriage.
Cersei has a stronger claim becuase she was queen and then mother of 2 more.
Maybe it can be used as a bio-weapon?
Yeah, little Sam looks pretty big.
Show still hasn't peaked. Crazy.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Cersi claim is essentially through conquest. She blew up part of KL and laid claim.
DarkJediKnight
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I just want the show to end with Col. Sandor opening up Westeros Fried Chicken
DarkJediKnight
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It's become part of pop-culture. They kept talking about the premiere on the radio like it's the Superbowl.
From Hardhome to East Watch.
They're going to White Castle
Robdraggoo
Member
Ill be so annoyed if the white walkers can just go around the wall.
iShouldGoPro
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It makes me sad that Tormund is obviously going to perish soon since he's being sent to Eastwatch by the sea and that's exactly where the White Walkers are marching to
CrocMother
Banned
Also, people want distractions more than ever. TV and movies are escapes from the 24 hour news onslaught, Trump, etc.
At least it would be a badass death to white walkers.
I do wonder if it's possible for them to get on baots and just go around. Seems like they can't go in the water but what about over it?
Man I wish this show clicked with me like it did in the earlier seasons. That episode didn't really do much for me but the show has been like that for me for the last few seasons. I'll finish it out just to see how the series ends but I might just wait till the whole thing is finished and binge it instead of going week to week and watching.
More_Badass
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Those ratings are nearly peak Walking Dead numbers. I believe the most viewed TWD episode was 17.3 million
If this trend keeps up, GOT will top that with the Season 8 premiere
If this trend keeps up, GOT will top that with the Season 8 premiere
iShouldGoPro
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True. One can only hope that he will take a bunch down with him before his death.
I think that Walking Dead number is from live viewing only, which HBO "only" had 10.1m live viewers.
Not to say this isn't impressive, 10.1m live viewers is absolutely insane for a premium cable channel, hell most broadcast stations would take 10m viewers.
Muffin1611
Banned
If Tormund doesn't at least single-handedly kill an undead giant or one of the White Walkers before dying I'm disappointed.
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It is a shame because Rome was supposed to go five seasons. I don't know how much money the show costs in today's dollars compared to GOT but it was super expensive back in the day with the set.
The Artisan
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just one question (may have been already answered since I watched the episode late) does cersei still go by baratheon or is it lannister now? if it is the latter, then how come the opening credits still has a stag on king's landing?
Gunslinger
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Yeah back in 03 (I think that's when it came out can be wrong) it was too expensive. It was at the time the most expensive show ever put on TV. Barely any CGI. All real sets. Like old school history epics like Ben Hur or Spartacus. Amazing show.
Don't know why people are so mad about Ed Sheeran showing up. It didn't take long, and the focus wasn't actually on him. I liked the scene actually with them talking about families and humanising soldiers. Having him there sort of broke the fourth wall a little bit like it was a wink to the audience, but it wasn't an important scene and it's good it was in the first episode. The people who are terribly mad about it need some perspective lol. If you want to ask me what stood out about the episode, it definitely wasn't that scene. It didn't "ruin" the episode like people are claiming 😂
"I haven't heard that song before."
"It's a new one."
Haha
"I haven't heard that song before."
"It's a new one."
Haha
Ayra ex machina sure is powerful right now. So I'm sure something awful is gonna happen to her very soon just to reminds us that she's not invincible.
Or maybe we're at the point in the story where everything is gonna work out fine for the main characters with no more setbacks?
Or maybe we're at the point in the story where everything is gonna work out fine for the main characters with no more setbacks?
lol
I do not think it means what you think it means.
Nikodemos
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It's a bawdy song about the open secret of Cersei and Jamie fucking. I bet nobody sings it within earshot of the Red Keep.
Also, I wonder if Arya slaughters that patrol. She intended to do that initially, when she glanced at where their swords were kept.
Summer Haze
Banned
Ha, I know. Same stupid look on her face in every one too.
Most of their casting choices turned out well, but not Emilia Clarke... she is just not a good actress.
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