I don't think getting his head smashed like a pumpkin was apart of his plan.
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I don't think getting his head smashed like a pumpkin was apart of his plan.
Byakuya769
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So did the Mountain likely die also?
fuck this show fuck this show fuck this show fuck this show
I expected it couldn't end so perfectly, but my god, that was the most brutal thing I've ever witnessed. Initially, you see Oberyn, a character who by now you've probably fallen in love with, completely confident and fearless. During the fight, he's so skilled, so graceful, but with the Mountain getting some solid hits in. Throughout, he is increasingly emotional, uttering a rhythmic chorus of "Confess, you killed my sister..."more and more powerfully. You're on his side. You're with him. You're moved by him. When it seems he's on the verge of winning, practically that he's already won, you're prepared to post "FUCK YES!" in the NeoGAF GoT thread. It's so exciting. You're lifted up so high.
And then that? Fucking that? No mercy. One strong punch by the Mountain, and suddenly the roller coaster begins to dip, only to fall into fucking hell. Who wanted Oberyn to lose? But even more, who wanted to see him in so much fucking pain, dying such a horrifying death, hearing those last words from the Mountain as he was so fucking helpless?
Fuck you, Tywin. I can't wait to watch all you horrifying bastards die. And no, you're not taking Tyrion with you. Fuck no. That can't be happening.
God, and I was enjoying this episode so much. Thanks, Sansa and Littlefinger, you certainly tried to make this an episode that wouldn't end with me slightly shakily typing up a heartbroken rant on NeoGAF.
I expected it couldn't end so perfectly, but my god, that was the most brutal thing I've ever witnessed. Initially, you see Oberyn, a character who by now you've probably fallen in love with, completely confident and fearless. During the fight, he's so skilled, so graceful, but with the Mountain getting some solid hits in. Throughout, he is increasingly emotional, uttering a rhythmic chorus of "Confess, you killed my sister..."more and more powerfully. You're on his side. You're with him. You're moved by him. When it seems he's on the verge of winning, practically that he's already won, you're prepared to post "FUCK YES!" in the NeoGAF GoT thread. It's so exciting. You're lifted up so high.
And then that? Fucking that? No mercy. One strong punch by the Mountain, and suddenly the roller coaster begins to dip, only to fall into fucking hell. Who wanted Oberyn to lose? But even more, who wanted to see him in so much fucking pain, dying such a horrifying death, hearing those last words from the Mountain as he was so fucking helpless?
Fuck you, Tywin. I can't wait to watch all you horrifying bastards die. And no, you're not taking Tyrion with you. Fuck no. That can't be happening.
God, and I was enjoying this episode so much. Thanks, Sansa and Littlefinger, you certainly tried to make this an episode that wouldn't end with me slightly shakily typing up a heartbroken rant on NeoGAF.
if he dies then maybe Tyrion isn't executed. Or somebody is going to break him out of prison
arts&crafts
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I doubt it since they made a big deal about getting this new actor
RustyNails
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Yeah well ruling is tough. That is what they are showig with Danerys. She cant just keep walking into countries, kill the masters and free the slaves and go about like nothing happened. She will be tied down for a while.
That gruesome scene with Oberyns crushed head and the Mountain laying next to him wasn't just for shock value. I am convinced the Mountain is dead and his killing of Oberyn was his last act of defiance.
They also made a big deal about Oberyn stabbing the guy multiple times and knocking him on his ass.
That's what's so great about it! Oberyn got what he wanted, but had it cost him his life and turned on him because its the last thing he hears before a horrible death.
Ninja Scooter
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so correct me if I'm wrong but the second to last eps of each season have been pretty noteworthy:
S1-Ned dies
S2-Blackwater battle
S3-Red Wedding
S4....? I wonder if we are due for another big battle episode. We haven't really had one since Blackwater
Oberyn absolutely did not get what he wanted. He already knew the Mountain did it, he wanted him to confess AND give up Tywin as having given the order, and then he wanted to kill Tywin.
S1-Ned dies
S2-Blackwater battle
S3-Red Wedding
S4....? I wonder if we are due for another big battle episode. We haven't really had one since Blackwater
Oberyn absolutely did not get what he wanted. He already knew the Mountain did it, he wanted him to confess AND give up Tywin as having given the order, and then he wanted to kill Tywin.
BennyBlanco
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Idk. I doubt it.
Byakuya769
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Nah, I think he wanted to know who made the order and to get vengeance for that, also.
The Lamonster
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so Grey Worm has no penis right
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Looks like they're setting it up for a blackwater bay type episode at castle black.
Yup, exactly why she said a few episodes ago that she will stay in Meereen. Her story is going to be 'stagnant' for a long while. She's going to be on the backburner for a long time.
VanquishUK
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Salt aside, that last scene was incredible. Oberyn's fighting and movement was amazing to watch (props to Pedro Pascal).
That could be intentional. ANY scene at all featuring Tyrion could give away what happens to him.
I highly doubt it. That dude is built ford tough, that and i doubt hed be that feared if he could be dispatched so easily.
Napalm_Frank
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I think Ramsay has potential to be a fun character if they let him do stuff now outside of torturing Reek. I kinda like him :lol. Another one is Ser Jorah, I hope he gets to do something interesting in Westeros now that he is free from the Queen Bore.
And I must be the only one that was happy the Mountain won the duel. I fear for Tyrion but Oberyn had it coming. If Tyrion goes the list of interesting characters are really dwindling. I was kind of sad to see Joffrey go and if Tyrion goes too...
And I must be the only one that was happy the Mountain won the duel. I fear for Tyrion but Oberyn had it coming. If Tyrion goes the list of interesting characters are really dwindling. I was kind of sad to see Joffrey go and if Tyrion goes too...
Complistic
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Starting to really like the hound. Which means Arya will likely mercy kill him when the infection from his ear spreads.
Nameless
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It'll be some LOST level bullshit if the next episode takes place entirely at the Wall and we don't see King's Landing again until the finale. The central storyline of S2 was building toward Blackwater, so dedicating a whole episode to it made sense. I love the Wall story this season but it's isn't the primary arc of the show.
So, after watching last week's episode, I wrote this:
The speculation ended up more or less holding up (so far), but nonetheless, those words in bold are the most naive I have ever spoken. I should have known that whatever this show was going to give me, it was absolutely not going to be something I wanted.
The speculation ended up more or less holding up (so far), but nonetheless, those words in bold are the most naive I have ever spoken. I should have known that whatever this show was going to give me, it was absolutely not going to be something I wanted.
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The Everyman
GoT is depression porn. unlike other fantasy that makes us feel better by being an escape. this series makes real life feel better by showing that our world isnt as fucked up as theirs.
Don't take this from me guys ;_;
Yeah but the wildlings attacking the Wall has been built up for ages now. I could see them focusing most of the episode on that.
Ninja Scooter
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I don't know. He got stabbed twice, no? In the gut and then what looked like the neck/chest. Not sure he could survive that with their limited medical technology. It always struck me as the actor they hired was sort of meant for a one time type deal, which would make sense that they'd just hire the biggest mother fucker they could find even if he didn't necessarily look/act the part if all they were going to use him for was for a fighting scene.
Once again the wire laughs at this assumption
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The Everyman
ive never watched the wire so im missing your point. what's up?
RustyNails
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A person that likes Ramsay also liked Oberyn dying (edit:AND also liked Joffrey). Why isn't anyone surprised? Some crazy sadomasochists in here.
Boogalogist
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I just finished the episode...OH WOW...
That was.....BRUTAL....geezzzz
That was.....BRUTAL....geezzzz
I feel it would be a waste to lose the mountain after all that. Especially with the hound out there. There could be a lot done with him. Also just thought of the foreshadowing with the hound and arya about styles of fighting in connection with this last episode
Napalm_Frank
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I like some of the assholes and Oberyn was a total showoff right from the beginning of the duel. Bronn would have won that shit.
Ramsay is hilarious but he needs to actually do stuff outside of all the torturing. Joffrey was one of my favourite TV ''villains''. You love to hate him.
Rooting only for the good guys in a show like this is not good for you ya know
The moment Oberyn took the spear out of his chest to elicit the confession I knew he was dead. My eyes were constantly on the floor checking if the sword was still within the Mountain's hands. Didn't expect him to finish him off barehanded.
Pretty stupid of Oberyn tbh. He put a sword through someone's wrist for singing rains of castamere in a whorehouse and he didn't think of making sure the Mountain was incapacitated properly. Did he really think he'd get a confession just by yelling at him?
Oh well, he got what he deserved for being cocky.
Pretty stupid of Oberyn tbh. He put a sword through someone's wrist for singing rains of castamere in a whorehouse and he didn't think of making sure the Mountain was incapacitated properly. Did he really think he'd get a confession just by yelling at him?
Oh well, he got what he deserved for being cocky.
Fuck that. I don't want to wait 2 weeks to know what happens to Tyrion.
SpaceShark
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You monster.
Dreams-Visions
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Tyrion knew it too. The "pleeeeeeeease just finish him wtf!" face was too real.
Ninja Scooter
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I don't know. This show never takes the easy or should I say obvious way out. It makes sense, if we were talking about a more traditional movie or show, to have the Hound and Mountain meet in an epic showdown between brothers....but most likely The Hound will die of some wound infection and the Mountain is already dead. That seems to be more how GoT works lol
Erebus
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Wow. Who would have thought?Anybody posted this yet?
That's some crazy foreshadowing there.
Neoriceisgood
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Making characters suddenly do super dumb stuff is an easy way to kill em tho.
Napalm_Frank
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BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
I like some of the assholes and Oberyn was a total showoff right from the beginning of the duel. Bronn would have won that shit.
Ramsay is hilarious but he needs to actually do stuff outside of all the torturing. Joffrey was one of my favourite TV ''villains''. You love to hate him.
Rooting only for the good guys in a show like this is not good for you ya know
I kinda agree with you. Joffrey was a great character because his actor just nailed it. Dany is a character that you're supposed to like but is so poorly acted that I'm just bored with her. Hate to see oberyn go out like that but it was obvious he was going to die when he started doing flips and showing off.
classic villain mistake
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