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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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I never imagined a bunch of people who are in an off topic section of a video game forum would be so upset by sex and nudity.
There are a lot of budget and time constraints. I'm not happy with the Asha/Yara introduction or actress but I'll live with it. The rest of the Greyjoy parts especially Balon and that random dude talking to Theon were great. The special effects that went into making those buildings, that probably cost them a lot as it is. Anyone have a link to the music playing as Theon is riding with Asha/Yara?
HOLY CLIFFHANGER BATMAN!!!
I love this show but it makes me want to watch it like I did season one. I saved um all up and had a 2 night marathon. All these shows do this to me, i'm impatient! LOL I suppose I really should read the books. I did that with Walking Dead but now i'm almost to present day in comics and kinda bummed it's almost over in that format as well...
My GF did comment about there being ALOT of sex in this sepisode compared to previous. Doesn't bother me but I can see where some people have problems with it. Alot of it adds nothing to the story but it's simply how things were back in those days. I have power, I will fuck you or you will die for betraying my command. We did get a kick out of dude getting fresh with his s..t.r though.
I love this show but it makes me want to watch it like I did season one. I saved um all up and had a 2 night marathon. All these shows do this to me, i'm impatient! LOL I suppose I really should read the books. I did that with Walking Dead but now i'm almost to present day in comics and kinda bummed it's almost over in that format as well...
My GF did comment about there being ALOT of sex in this sepisode compared to previous. Doesn't bother me but I can see where some people have problems with it. Alot of it adds nothing to the story but it's simply how things were back in those days. I have power, I will fuck you or you will die for betraying my command. We did get a kick out of dude getting fresh with his s..t.r though.
I watched the episode again and it's weird how much better it is the second time around. I did the same thing with the first episode and also enjoyed it more after watching it again. I think it's because I have a certain pacing in my head from the books so when I watch these episodes I'm thrown off by how fast they're moving with the story. When I watch them again I know what to expect.
A few things:
- During the Littlefinger/Ros thing did anyone think Littlefinger was referring to a character that appears later in the books? I kind of thought so although it's very vague. Btw, I actually liked that scene mostly because I like Littlefinger. I couldn't care any less for Ros though... And, yeah people should be reminded that Littlefinger is evil. The average viewer probably has forgotten by now how he screwed Ned over.
- Is it me or did Stannis fuck Melisandre without pulling his pants down? I'm guessing he was just grinding her a bit and they saved the penetration for off screen.
- I recall watching the Rhokaro death scene when I watched the episode for the first time and thinking to myself that I didn't realize he died in the book. I checked tumblr last night and saw that some people were freaking out that they killed him when he doesn't die in that book. I guess Rhokaro isn't important but what was the point of killing him. I don't feel the scene had any impact at all.
- Yara (I hate calling her that) is going to be great. She doesn't look like the beauty described in the books but I think she's more believable. Everyone looked pretty miserable/terrible on Pyke. I also think her body is much more believable for a warrior female than some walking stick. She's not supposed to be Xena... Who btw was a bit soft herself. She's a commander and she's good at throwing axes. That's something I think the actress can pull off without looking ridiculous.
She's not Charlize Theron but she's cute. I think the make up people made her look awful on purpose.
Btw, I got a kick of Balon referring to his son as a whore. lol More Balon trolling please...
A few things:
- During the Littlefinger/Ros thing did anyone think Littlefinger was referring to a character that appears later in the books? I kind of thought so although it's very vague. Btw, I actually liked that scene mostly because I like Littlefinger. I couldn't care any less for Ros though... And, yeah people should be reminded that Littlefinger is evil. The average viewer probably has forgotten by now how he screwed Ned over.
- Is it me or did Stannis fuck Melisandre without pulling his pants down? I'm guessing he was just grinding her a bit and they saved the penetration for off screen.
- I recall watching the Rhokaro death scene when I watched the episode for the first time and thinking to myself that I didn't realize he died in the book. I checked tumblr last night and saw that some people were freaking out that they killed him when he doesn't die in that book. I guess Rhokaro isn't important but what was the point of killing him. I don't feel the scene had any impact at all.
- Yara (I hate calling her that) is going to be great. She doesn't look like the beauty described in the books but I think she's more believable. Everyone looked pretty miserable/terrible on Pyke. I also think her body is much more believable for a warrior female than some walking stick. She's not supposed to be Xena... Who btw was a bit soft herself. She's a commander and she's good at throwing axes. That's something I think the actress can pull off without looking ridiculous.
She's not Charlize Theron but she's cute. I think the make up people made her look awful on purpose.
Btw, I got a kick of Balon referring to his son as a whore. lol More Balon trolling please...
Neon_Icarus
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I can't believe some of you are equating having sex with taking a dump. I'd hate to be your significant other.
Can't wait for episode 3. More sex please.
Can't wait for episode 3. More sex please.
bengraven
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Everyone has had shitty sex at one time or the other.
You mean you don't like it when people take a dump on your chest while having sex?
LegendofJoe
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Everyone has different tastes, but I for one would bang the iron price out of Yara. I expect great things from her and the guy playing Theon going forward.
Neon_Icarus
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lol. I think I'll pass, thanks.
"Imma shit on these walls Ray!"
I hate the name "Yara" but like others I was expecting a little more beauty but she has...swagger and that makes me all but want her more. I'll be her suckling babe.
She isn't the hideous beast or the ugliest woman in the world like she's described in the books, so no, if someone wanted to be as asinine about Brienne's ugliness as they are about certain other characters' beauty, then they should complain about that too. She isn't nearly ugly enough. She's maybe "hollywood ugly", but overall she looks pretty average. Of course to the Impossible Standards GAF that equals to the most hideous thing in the world, so they are perfectly fine with that side of casting.
Also, Asha's casting is pretty much perfect, if she can keep that cocky attitude up. And she fits the world too, I'm happy that they've taken GRRM's world of beauties and toned it down a bit (not that Asha was ever described as the kind of hottie some of those artworks show, lulz @ lusty nerd fans)
Steelyuhas
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Depends on the show, but typically shows have a significant drop from the season opener to episode 2, so given the holiday weekend and the episode being "out there" all week, those episode 2 numbers are really good. IMO, this sets up the ratings to probably grow pretty steadily as the season goes, similar to season 2 of True Blood (maybe not that drastic of a growth though).
Just what I was going to say. Theon horn-dogging so tough.
Classic TV and film sex scene, for some reason people have an awful lot of clothing on lol.
As something that doesn't like the Ironborn from the books, I cannot emphasize enough how awesome the casting of Balon is and the writing for him in that episode was perfect. His voice and delivery were perfect and we quickly were able to learn what Balon is all about and what he values despite being in only one scene.
Somebody likes it, the internet has it's scare of scat sites. lol
That Yara girl is hot in real life, agreed on them going for the more plain and manly look with the makeup. Internet says she's an actress and comedian Gemma Whelan.
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Steelyuhas
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I guarantee there will still be a bevy of complaints about her appearance though.
Yes, it was a change.
Saint Gregory
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I haven't read through the thread but is there an explaination somewhere of why the producers are making so many changes to the story? A lot of the changes are understandable with the time contrainsts and the ages of some of the characters but I don't understand why they're killing off characters that lived in the book or renaming others?
Did Asha sound too similar to some other character's name?
Also, I finished the books so I really haven't had issues following the story but a few of my co-workers are complaining that the show is doing a poor job introducing the new characters and they're having a hard time following what's happening because of that.
I think that Ballon was introduced nicely but I kind of have to agree about the other new characters. Stannis, Mellisandre and Davos are kind of just thrown at you in the first episode without any backstory presented. I think they only just briefly mentioned the thing about Davos' fingers last night and I doubt that anyone who didn't read the books understood.
Did Asha sound too similar to some other character's name?
Also, I finished the books so I really haven't had issues following the story but a few of my co-workers are complaining that the show is doing a poor job introducing the new characters and they're having a hard time following what's happening because of that.
I think that Ballon was introduced nicely but I kind of have to agree about the other new characters. Stannis, Mellisandre and Davos are kind of just thrown at you in the first episode without any backstory presented. I think they only just briefly mentioned the thing about Davos' fingers last night and I doubt that anyone who didn't read the books understood.
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It happened "off book", you hear about it but that was it. I don't recall it every being specifically addressed.
1. Just to be safe I will spoiler this - series
Dany is like 13 or 14 in the books. Knowing what happens with her and Drogo is not very good and is illegal to portray in some countries so her age was raised to 17...and since some things surround her age everyone else needed to be aged. Also some characters may not be important in the future based on their knowledge from GRRM. Which could be a spoiler for us book readers.
2. Too familiar to Osha living in Winterfell.
3. Agree about Dragonstone introduction.
fifasnipe2224
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Wait a sec...........Is Gendry on his way to the Wall to become one of the Nights Watch? If so then would that prevent him from being king? (Assuming he really is one of the rightful heirs) Also does Jon Snow still not know of his fathers death or did he already receive this news and I just missed it? (I never read the books and all this may be completely inaccurate)
I don't think anyone has complained about Brienne, just didn't expect Yara/Asha to look so homely.
bastards have no claims.
He attempted to desert from the Wall in episode 10 of last season because he wanted to help Robb avenge Ned.
I think the name change was fine, the truth is I think some people would have gotten Asha and Osha confused. Hell I confused the names of Viserys and Varys the first season eventhough they are two very different characters. Lily Allen should have been Asha, it would have been so awesomely akward and she has the right attitude.
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That actor is just perfect haha.
Forsaken82
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He finds out in the season 1 finale. It (along with Fighting alongside Robb) is the reason why he runs from the Nights Watch and Samwell and Co have to chase after him to bring him back.
That is whack!
fifasnipe2224
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Avenge Ned? I thought he only knew his father was captured...IF THAT EVEN. But I do not recall him knowing his father was actually beheaded.
Also since when does the bastard have no claim?
People are complaining that she is not ugly enough. I've seen these sorts of comments a few times in this and other threads. All they need to do is look at some of the leaked pictures, she looks just fine for the role. How she acts is another matter, I'll have to wait and see.
Saint Gregory
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Which makes the show's explaination for why Robert's bastards are killed nonsense. In the book they are killed because they were evidence that Baratheons are always born with black hair.
Thank you, I remember that there was another character in the books whose name was close to Asha and it was confusing me and it is Osha.
That's well established in the books but a bastard can be made true born by a king.
Haha, pretty much.
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Is it not enough that one of your favorite book series ever is being adapted into a big budget HBO television adaptation?
NO. Lena Headey always has the same expression, and Peter Dinklage's accent isn't perfect, and they changed Asha's name, and... and... and...
Prince of Space
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I never imagined Asha looking anything like any of those, really -- especially not the one on the bottom right. What book series is that Asha from?
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I've seen him kick a man to death.
They're all from the one where tough sailors have perfect hair and skin.
I managed to get my parents in to GoT over the past two days, watched every single episode with them (Super awkward at times) up to S2 E2.
I'm currently up to AFFC in the books so my memory is a littly foggy in places, especially the end of episode 2. I have no memory of Craster taking that baby boy out in the middle of the night to be given to what looked like a White Walker.
Did this happen in the books?
I'm currently up to AFFC in the books so my memory is a littly foggy in places, especially the end of episode 2. I have no memory of Craster taking that baby boy out in the middle of the night to be given to what looked like a White Walker.
Did this happen in the books?
PhoenixDark
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I noticed they re-cast Lommy Greenhands from the last ep of S1, choosing a younger replacement. Man it must suck to lose a small role on a big production like this. I always get bummed thinking about some of the Harry Potter extras who weren't brought back for the entire series. Man it would suck to be a kid having the time of your life in Hogwarts, hoping for it to last a decade only to be replaced by another kid actor after one movie lol
Cornballer
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Thread needs more Hot Pie:
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I wonder what gaf thought about this episode, probably hated the hooker again
Yep.
The witch is hot!
Yep.
The witch is hot!
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Yes, but I doubt that Qyburn could afford to buy a whore out right. He is an ex-maester that runs around with one of the shadiest sellsword company.
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