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Game of Thrones - Season 2 - George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire - Sundays on HBO
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Right. I also forgot that we've got another episode in-between.
The Lamonster
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Okay hype has taken hold. God damn, episode 19 is going to be awesome.
I'm pretty sure it says "of Westeros", but it looks intentionally blurred out. Either way, *ACOK and possible Ep. 19 spoilers*
it could very well be the origin of the idea of the chain
Also, it is interesting to note that HBO named this photo (ACOK)
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Jeyne, and not Talisa
The Lamonster
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She finally took a shower!
No.
My bad. I edited my posts.
My apologies, as well. Edited 'em out.
It's okay, reading is hard.
I wasn't lucky enough to be born to a literate stonemason.
just how many stonemasons do you know?
Careful now, girl. I enjoy you, but be careful.
Tried to resist but had to click. That image looks fantastic.
STOP IT. You keep reminding me of my dream game. CDProjekt + Game of Thrones = askdfhaklsdhjkfhlaksjdfha
Emerson
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ACOK
This is what I was gonna say. I would bet money that Varys and Tyrion come up with the plan on this week's episode. I had that suspicion before based on the synopsis for Episode 8.
From how much they've planned and budgeted for the battle, I would hope so.
Uh, I don't think any of the fire in that pic is wildfire.Pretty sure I see (ACOK)Just wish the flames were green but what can ya doa chain coming from that door.
Edit- Since Tywin dancing came up, I'd like to repost the GIF I made that took way, way too long (I was drunk and trying to figure out a new video editor...and damn, I was slow at it. lol)
Super-delayed take on last week finally up. Sorry. Diablo III happened (as well as a nice surge in job prospects and a hire!)
http://www.omega-level.net/2012/05/18/this-week-on-game-of-thrones-a-man-without-honor/
Choice imagery:
I love Karstark's overall look. INTENSITY+
On boners and frostbite:
Jon on a leash:
And I desperately need someone's help to add the subtitle to this one:
"I know how to do it."
Super-delayed take on last week finally up. Sorry. Diablo III happened (as well as a nice surge in job prospects and a hire!)
http://www.omega-level.net/2012/05/18/this-week-on-game-of-thrones-a-man-without-honor/
Choice imagery:
I love Karstark's overall look. INTENSITY+
On boners and frostbite:
Jon on a leash:
And I desperately need someone's help to add the subtitle to this one:
"I know how to do it."
Chuck Norris
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Is it just me or does Jaime's cousin look wayyyyyy too much like Gendry?
Kinda, yeah, i was getting a bit of that in the scene, a pity they didn't show him more.
Also, that epi 19 promo pic
I hope they spent money on this episode, it needs to be epic
Can you mix some Theon scenes of him being evil with that Alfie puppet from that music video?
I'm surprised no one used that puppet in images/gifs yet.
The Blackwater picture looks phenomenal. Faith momentarily restored in series.
Chuck Norris
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So if he looks like Gendry that means Gendry looks like a Lannister therefore Lannisters look like Baratheons. WHAT ARE WE ALL FIGHTING FOR?
All inbreeds!
Can a bastard have a bastard...and if so...what are their last name? Jon Snow Snow?
I can see the showrunners moving
Xaro off to Mereen somehow in S3 or S4 to keep his character and actor onscreen and involved with Dany's storyline. Then when the show gets to S5/Dance, they decide use Xaro as a replacement for Hizdahr zo Loraq. It wouldn't take much changing of the story to swap his character in and it wouldn't be a far stretch to envision that Xaro has connections and a power base in Mereen. He is afterall, the richest man in Qarth.
Also, I haven't gotten caught up with the entire thread yet, but has there been any speculation as to who that tatoo'ed man Quaithe was working on was?
My theory is that the writers were implying it was one
of Euron Greyjoy's crew. He was in and around Qarth around that time I believe since he kidnaps the 3 Warlocks in the books. Plus she states he is going to be sailing past Valyria.
Lastly, is anybody else liking the new Mountain? I mean, now that he's actually gotten lines other than "You!!!" and "Horse!". I liked his voice alot and he seems menacing enough. I say give that character more lines. He needs a good 5 minute exposition scene where he's recounting how he killed Elia and Aegon during Robert's Rebellion.
That would completely set his character up with everything it needs to pull off the dramatic tension his future scene with the Red Viper needs.
Also, I think the scene between Jaime and Alton all but confirms that
Ser Barristan will popup before this season is over and not be pushed back to next. The way they subtly brought him back into the story and built up his badassness even more is a nice nice touch. Though I do think it's going to be very different from the books. I betcha he ends up showing up at the House of Undying and saving Dany's ass from Xaro/Pree. I also think Doreah is going to play into his arrival somehow. I dont think she would just disappear for no reason on the show.
And what if the child is legitimate? Maybe he takes his mother's name. But what if the mother is also a bastard?
I think GRRM didn't think this custom all the way through.Steelyuhas
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Honestly no, not at all. He doesn't seem very menacing at all compared to the straight up terrifying Conan Stevens Mountain.
Interesting theories in the rest of your post.
Oh I finished AFFC last week sometime, am 1/7 through DWD
Now that I am through AFFC, which song of ice and fire threads may I venture into now?
So unless I am missing something, the fourth book does not really end at all, as I can remember there is no real pivotal moment or thing that the book is leading towards. Cersie is in the cellar and Jamie totally despises her and that final exchange where he ignores her letter was great. I only picked up halfway through the book, having not read it in 6 months but what is the deal with the blade made of dragon galss that sams find?
The book was mostly dull, kinda dragged on and not a whole lot happening. Waiting 5 years for AFFC would have sucked knowing DWD is another 5 years. I hope brienne isn't dead, I loved her character. Book 5 does a great job in its opening chapters refreshing the readers where these characters are at and i dunno, maybe could be a good introduction point I guess. GRRM does a decent job recapping past events while also moving the story foward. I am loving this book much more than AFFC, things are happening. Tyrion is off to see Dany, Bran is meeting with the 1 eyed crow. A lot of exciting shit is starting to come together.
The book was mostly dull, kinda dragged on and not a whole lot happening. Waiting 5 years for AFFC would have sucked knowing DWD is another 5 years. I hope brienne isn't dead, I loved her character. Book 5 does a great job in its opening chapters refreshing the readers where these characters are at and i dunno, maybe could be a good introduction point I guess. GRRM does a decent job recapping past events while also moving the story foward. I am loving this book much more than AFFC, things are happening. Tyrion is off to see Dany, Bran is meeting with the 1 eyed crow. A lot of exciting shit is starting to come together.
Now that I am through AFFC, which song of ice and fire threads may I venture into now?
Steelyuhas
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There are currently three books threads:
All books, marked spoilers
All books, unmarked spoilers
Dance with Dragons thread, marked spoilers
Mike Works
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I think something we can all agree upon is that Stannis is the Socreges of Game of Thrones
And what if the child is legitimate? Maybe he takes his mother's name. But what if the mother is also a bastard?
I don't think it works like that. The surnames, Snow, Rivers etc are used by noble houses to denote natural sons/daughters. A bastard is not noble so their children wouldn't use the surname anyway. It is a feudal system anyway so I doubt any non-nobles have a need or use for a surname.
PairOfFilthySocks
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So how does everyone think the Blackwater battle will turn out? It looks like it's gonna take place entirely at night(can't remember if that was the case in the book), which ought to help the special effects. I remember reading a piece about how Dinklage spent about a month doing dreary night shoots.
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I've disliked much of season 2 thus far but I have high hopes for the next three episodes given Taylor directed episodes 8 and 10. As with season one it has all the makings of ending on a peak.
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They've apparently thrown much of their talent and budget into filming Blackwater, I'm sure it'll turn out fine. It's either going to be glorious or terrible though, given expectations.
BertramCooper
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So will I get tarred and feathered if I say that Lena Headey has done a really nice job this season? Because she has.
Liabe Brave
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Despite my comments earlier about the low budget and some questionable scenes, I'm very much enjoying the show. It's not really about the same thing that the books are, but it's doing a pretty good job with its new theme ("To who or what should you be loyal?"). As in the books, the plot is just an engine to generate conflict over the thematic question, so I don't mind the changes much at all.
Last episode really heartened me. Not much happened, it's true, but at that slower pace the emotional stakes were intensified. For a show that's sometimes seemed telegraphic even to this book-reader, that's good. Especially since by splitting up Storm of Swords, the next few seasons should also allow breathing room for more suspense, grace notes, and epic anticipation.
Last episode really heartened me. Not much happened, it's true, but at that slower pace the emotional stakes were intensified. For a show that's sometimes seemed telegraphic even to this book-reader, that's good. Especially since by splitting up Storm of Swords, the next few seasons should also allow breathing room for more suspense, grace notes, and epic anticipation.
They'll never satisfy some people.
I agree. I think she did a lot better than season 1 tbh...
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