Wait what, he was supposed to be the maester.
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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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Yeah I guess, maybe it'll get a little better for the non-readers. But man some people didn't even understand the bastard-killing scene.They're probably wondering what the fuck were they burning on the beach, or what the fuck was that all about at dinner with the crazy lady in red.
If they didn't get that spelt out stuff then they just aren't that smart and you can't do anything for them besides maybe point an arrow to shitty network tv for imbeciles.
Pretty much how I felt. The bolded especially. Underlined most of all.
I'm going to keep going with the show, as it wasn't until around episode 6 last season that I was drawn in. But I was pretty much expecting a continuation of the momentum built last season.
Emerson
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He's the pyromancer, not Maester Cressen.
blainethemono
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I thought Dotrice was cast as (Clash of Kings)
Pyromancer Hallyne
Did not know that....that is awesome!
Honestly even though I read the second book only a few months ago I couldn't remember exactly what they've changed or not.
I think they've done a good job setting up everything for the season and they've probably introduce the rest of the key players next episode and then everything will be in full swing from there.
I think they've done a good job setting up everything for the season and they've probably introduce the rest of the key players next episode and then everything will be in full swing from there.
DeathbyVolcano
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That's how the books are, so I'd say get used to it.
More detailed impressions:
-Melisandre and Stannis seem perfect. Loved the scene that was the "prologue" of the book.
-REALLY glad that they showed Bran's wolf dream. Actually really glad they showed Bran at all. I was worried he was going to be practically non-existent this season.
-GREY WIND!!!! Robb owned every scene he was in. So good. The scene with him and Jaime and Grey Wind was the highlight of the episode for me.
-That sex scene was really awkward and unnecessary.
-Tyrion and Cersei interactions were great.
-Dragons looked great.
-Janos Slynt is a piece of shit.
-Can't fucking wait to see Arya.
Pretty good episode. I feel it did a good job setting up the plots and character dynamics that will play out throughout the season.
-Melisandre and Stannis seem perfect. Loved the scene that was the "prologue" of the book.
-REALLY glad that they showed Bran's wolf dream. Actually really glad they showed Bran at all. I was worried he was going to be practically non-existent this season.
-GREY WIND!!!! Robb owned every scene he was in. So good. The scene with him and Jaime and Grey Wind was the highlight of the episode for me.
-That sex scene was really awkward and unnecessary.
-Tyrion and Cersei interactions were great.
-Dragons looked great.
-Janos Slynt is a piece of shit.
-Can't fucking wait to see Arya.
Pretty good episode. I feel it did a good job setting up the plots and character dynamics that will play out throughout the season.
beelzebozo
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totally awesome episode. there was definitely a ton to set up here, but they did a nice job of it. stannis baratheon is instantly established as a totally unreasonable controlling persnickety goober in that scene with the revision of the letter.
season 2 of game of thrones summary: tyrion lannister walks into rooms and upsets people.
season 2 of game of thrones summary: tyrion lannister walks into rooms and upsets people.
You seem to be unfamiliar with HBO shows. It's not a pilot - the first episodes of any season will be "slow" and rightfully so because they have to set up the plot lines before you can build to a climax. I don't see how you can do it any other way.
Oh what the fuck, we wont see him for ages
IAmtheFMan
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There's a lot of non-book readers here... can we try to spoiler tag appropriately?
Pretty familiar with HBO shows, actually.
The vast majority of television series follow this exact formula though. There is either a major culmination of plot points leading to a satisfying ending like season 1 of GoT, or you occasionally have a cliff hanger ending that is immediately resolved at the beginning of the next season(breaking bad season 3 to 4) followed by a new introduction of plotlines that steadily build throughout the new season. I can't even think of a series that doesn't follow this pattern. Lost, BSG, Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Wire, etc. all usually end with a bang and then start slowly building momentum as the new season goes on.
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Well if he was Cressen then we'd never see him again, so it still seems preferable.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Episode 2 possible spoilers
I heard we get a really good look at the new Ghost next episode.
edit: Also, like the first season, the extra scenes they added were great and really added to the story.
Sorry it's not some shit hole like 2.5 men or csi where every plotline is started/ended in an hour.
Awesome first episode, loved it. As a non-book reader, I was able to follow everything pretty well. It took me a few seconds to understand the bastard-killing scene, but it wasn't that hard to get. I'm still undecided if I want to read the books or not, but so far I've enjoyed this show immensely.
I marathoned Season One with my family this weekend to get them caught and they're in love with it. Can't wait to see more.
I marathoned Season One with my family this weekend to get them caught and they're in love with it. Can't wait to see more.
...Someone's upset.
I understand the formula of a cable drama, but I still felt the episode was slow. They didn't establish hardly any of the new plot lines or characters in an interesting way for someone who hasn't read the books and doesn't already know the role they play. It was just...overwrought with dialogue and shoehorning every character into the episode (ironically, exactly like a pilot).
But that's just my two cents. I'll leave this thread alone until next episode. Don't wanna be That Guy.
Why would you? That makes no sense. It's the first episode of a season. It can't be a 10 hour long climax.
That's silly. If you have complaints, say them. There's nothing wrong with negative comments.
Very good first episode. Need to rewatch it but already a good start.
I take back what I said about the Arya storyline, this was better than giving her a line pretty much hyping her up storyline in the best way possible. Loved that part, you think they forgot about her and then you realize they are just setting it all up.
Jaime and Robb was great as well.
Did not like/couldnt understand shae at all. The only casting choice I do not like, she is very pretty but very annoying. No interesting quality to her might have preferred Ros as Shae.
I take back what I said about the Arya storyline, this was better than giving her a line pretty much hyping her up storyline in the best way possible. Loved that part, you think they forgot about her and then you realize they are just setting it all up.
Jaime and Robb was great as well.
Did not like/couldnt understand shae at all. The only casting choice I do not like, she is very pretty but very annoying. No interesting quality to her might have preferred Ros as Shae.
Just started watching the premiere ... I'm excited Dinklage is getting top billing
I noticed that. That was nice to see, and not unexpected after him winning the awards he did.
It's not really a spoiler to mention that a lot of threads the story creates wont have a solution even like, four seasons from now even.
Duane Cunningham
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Man, the scene with Slynt and the baby was horrifying.
thestopsign
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I've always seen Season 1/Book 1 of the series as sort of an extended prologue to the rest of the series. So having the first episode here feel like a pilot is kind of expected by me. A lot of new characters and plot strings are picked up rather suddenly for Season 2/Clash of Kings.
I liked the episode, well done throughout, exactly what was needed. I watched it with 4 other guys who have never read the book and they all enjoyed it and were able to follow everything. The only thing they weren't really sure of was Mellisandre/Stannis relationship and exactly what was going on with the bastard killing scene at first. I don't think they even cared that it was slower paced, even though they are the type of testosterone pumping guys that would prefer action.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Yeah Shae is really the only major character I don't think was done right. Not that I was ever a big Shae fan to begin with though.
For book readers or people who don't care about spoilers to the show:
It really sets up the hate kings landing folks have for basically "authority" later in the show.
Some of them were book 1 plot strings that never were touched on in the first episode because they were deemed "less important"
Neffarias_Bredd
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Grey Wind/Robb scene was awesome...Also, Robb is clever as fuck. Man has some snarky come-backs
Ninja Scooter
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You can tell they are limited by budget, but they handled the wolves well.
also, I was just thinking about this earlier, but we are to assume the fencing instructor is dead, right?
also, I was just thinking about this earlier, but we are to assume the fencing instructor is dead, right?
DeathbyVolcano
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Assume it, yeah. It's never addressed really in the books either, but we all just assume he's dead.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Spoilers for the entire series in regards to the question above:
It's assumed, but never confirmed.
It seems like Robb has a really good strategy going forward. Send Theon to recruit the Greyjoys, known for their skills at archery and lovemaking, into joining the rebellion. Send his mother south to ask Renly to make common cause with him against the Lannisters.
I just hope it all works out.
I just hope it all works out.
bodyofanamerican
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Does that (COK, Dany)
happen in book 2?
cool little scene when Dany figures out how to feed the dragons
What about everyone else's plans? Like, uhm...Cersei's!?
Cersei doesn't seem to have the first clue WTF she's doing. Tyrion is the brains behind that faction.
Stannis?
Dany?
Dude, I don't know that shit. All I'm saying is that Robb seems to have it well figured out.
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