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Game of Thrones *Tagged Book Spoilers, Please Read OP* |OT| Season 3 - Sundays on HBO
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You know nothing.
ThisWreckage
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I tend to disagree. I think most of the characters have admitted that he is one of the most dangerous players in the game, but at the same time he seems to be well liked and even charming. He's important. When others characters want information or a favor he is the first person they turn to. I'm not even sure if I'd classify him as a villain, honestly. He's a social climber that jumps social ladders, an opportunist, and a schemer. I think that's exactly how Gillen portrays him too.
Morrigan Stark
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Aww, but I liked Patchface. I don't miss him from the show, but he was creepy and weird and fun all at once.
[ASoS]
Fool's blood, king's blood, blood on the maiden's thigh, but chains for the guests and chains for the bridegroom, aye aye aye.
ThisWreckage
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On a side note, dat ass.
Morrigan Stark
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Dude... what. [series]
When social climbers go as far as multiple murder and starting wars to get what they want, how can you argue they aren't villains?
All the explanation you need for that is that Robb is Ned's son.
Clearly brilliant warriors and tacticians who are shit at politics because their code of honor gets in the way.
Of course the fact that the show makes Robb's marriage more of a love story instead of Robb just doing it because it was 'the right thing to do' according to his code of honor confuses the issue a bit but that's not a major issue really.
Of course the fact that the show makes Robb's marriage more of a love story instead of Robb just doing it because it was 'the right thing to do' according to his code of honor confuses the issue a bit but that's not a major issue really.
PhoncipleBone
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ThisWreckage
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He's not the only character that has done such a thing. In fact
many characters have killed for absolutely no reason other than they simply can. At least in his case he had a reason.
Really good episode
A lot of great scenes in this one:
- Hound/Dondarrion fight
- Qyburn meets Jaime
- Dondarrion/Thoros/Arya conversation
- Jaime and Brienne bath scene
- Scene at the end
And good stuff
- Seeing Davos again and his scene with Shireen
- Greyworm introduction
A lot of great scenes in this one:
- Hound/Dondarrion fight
- Qyburn meets Jaime
- Dondarrion/Thoros/Arya conversation
- Jaime and Brienne bath scene
- Scene at the end
And good stuff
- Seeing Davos again and his scene with Shireen
- Greyworm introduction
Cpt.Underpants
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Jibbajabbawockky
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I wish after Tormund stared down Jon he just let loose a big "HAAAR!" and said something to the effect that he was just fucking with Jon. That's what I love about Tormund in the books- he is kind of crazy and could totally kill you if you got on his bad side, but he likes Jon and kind of likes messing with him.
ThisWreckage
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Tywin is a dick of a character. Cersei is actually more similar to him than any of his children, she's just incredibly stupid. She's a cutthroat without the intelligence behind it. Tyrion actually has a moral compass and Tywin hates him for what he is because of the consequences of him being born. Jaime is what he hangs his hat on, but only because Tywin feels that Jaime has effectively lived up to the Lannister name and what is expected of them.
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Tywin thinks Jamie is a fuckup too, ever since he joined the Kingsguard. Now without a hand? Tywin realizes all his children are no good to him, in his eyes at least.
I don't know how spoilery that really is, I am just playing it safe.
cj_iwakura
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BLASPHEMY!!
I wouldn't go that far, but I found Brienne far more attractive.
blainethemono
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That that was the older Octavian from Rome as Littlefinger's spy for a minute. Dude looks exactly like Simon Woods.
I disagree with that. I think he always viewed Jaime's stint in the Kingsguard as temporary but still an annoyance. It wasn't so much that his son was a fuckup but running from his responsibilities. He doesn't feel jackshit about Tyrion and Cersei other than for them to pump out kids.
So many people misinterpreted what Gendry was saying to Arya as him saying she would be his lady in a romantic way. When really he was saying she would be his superior and he'd be just another servant. Not too big of a deal really but still interesting how one word can change the interpretation so much
Spoilers for ASOS.
Man, watching this show has made me realize once again just how much the books highlight the consequence of choices. If Robb would have only bent the knee to Stannis (as his father was willing to do), so much of the Stark's misfortune could've been avoided. Instead, he became headstrong and took up a mantel that he was ill prepared to take.
PhoenixDark
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Not a bad episode. I guess they've written Willas and Garlan out of the show, if Loras is heir; not complaining, just pointing it out.
Lots of Arya tonight which was great. I loved...every scene she was in. Williams hasn't had much to do this season but she really knocked this episode out the park. With respect to the Beric stuff...the fight was all over the place in terms of the way it was shot but overall it was a nice duel. I still think the show has dropped the ball on Beric. A few mentions of him in S2 and earlier this season would have worked wonders, not just to build up a mythic feel to him but to introduce the concept of him dying multiple times. In the book you hear about him dying, then 100 pages later you hear whispers that he's alive only to die again, etc. I'd imagine the revive might have been jarring to new viewers.
The bathtub scene was truly amazing. Still don't like what they did with his character last season (killing his cousin), but overall this season has been the coming out moment for the character, as it was in the book.
Finally some Jon developments. I'm guessing we're not going to get a jovial Tormund, ever. Seems like they've combined him with Magnar, which I guess makes sense.
Dany barely had any screen time this episode, again. I guess the second half of this season will be Dany heavy
Lots of Arya tonight which was great. I loved...every scene she was in. Williams hasn't had much to do this season but she really knocked this episode out the park. With respect to the Beric stuff...the fight was all over the place in terms of the way it was shot but overall it was a nice duel. I still think the show has dropped the ball on Beric. A few mentions of him in S2 and earlier this season would have worked wonders, not just to build up a mythic feel to him but to introduce the concept of him dying multiple times. In the book you hear about him dying, then 100 pages later you hear whispers that he's alive only to die again, etc. I'd imagine the revive might have been jarring to new viewers.
The bathtub scene was truly amazing. Still don't like what they did with his character last season (killing his cousin), but overall this season has been the coming out moment for the character, as it was in the book.
Finally some Jon developments. I'm guessing we're not going to get a jovial Tormund, ever. Seems like they've combined him with Magnar, which I guess makes sense.
Dany barely had any screen time this episode, again. I guess the second half of this season will be Dany heavy
Dany's body (as of the last time we saw it...a couple years ago) was ridiculous, but Rose Leslie is still fit. Her boobs didn't sag any more than they should for being real.
catotheyounger
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The Beric/Hound fight is easily my favorite fight in the series. Well choreographed and beautifully shot. There were wide enough angles to appreciate the swordplay and the lighting was top notch stuff. The producers on a S1 commentary said that they chose their camera for the show because of how well fire shows through it; and it shows especially so this episode.
PhoenixDark
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forgot to mention Shireen was great.
Morrigan Stark
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Seriously. Some people are too used to seeing silicone, I guess...
PhoenixDark
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As an infant. It's typically contracted in cold, damp places - especially by children.
The Artful Dodger
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Right, but I didn't know if we found out where. Series
With how Griff got it, and with that crazy island of Grey scale folks, I kind of thought it was a bit more exotic than something a Westerosi princess could just catch
blainethemono
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larry's review is up - http://youtu.be/chSXV_EWFHs
"Jaime will have to do something spectacular, something completely outta character, something completely unexpected, and something...that is innately noble or innately honorable with no ulterior motives, no selfishness...Jamie is gonna have to work to earn my sympathy"
"Jaime will have to do something spectacular, something completely outta character, something completely unexpected, and something...that is innately noble or innately honorable with no ulterior motives, no selfishness...Jamie is gonna have to work to earn my sympathy"
RatskyWatsky
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Another good episode this week - not so much for action, like last week, but good for plain old character development.
The Hound vs. Beric fight was decent - certainly better than the awful Jamie vs. Brienne fight earlier this season - though I wasn't a fan of all the way it was shot. It was a little disorienting. I thought the flaming sword looked cool though, and I liked the scene where Arya tried to kill the Hound. Beric's resurrection also worked well.
I'll echo what everyone else is saying in regards to the babies in the jars. It was a little weird seeing something like that in this universe, though I suppose it's not completely out of place.
Shireen was really well done and I thought they nailed the look of the greyscale. Not sure if I buy the fact that she's teaching Davos how to read every night in between the guards' shifts, or whatever, but they have good chemistry and Shireen is super adorable so I'll let it slide for now. Also: I know I know oh oh oh
Jamie's monologue in the bath was very well done. NCW gave a very good performance, and Gwendoline Christie provided some good reaction shots. Easily the best Jamie/Brienne scene on the show to date.
OMG Grey Worm! :3
Yunkai in the opening credits! :O
The Hound vs. Beric fight was decent - certainly better than the awful Jamie vs. Brienne fight earlier this season - though I wasn't a fan of all the way it was shot. It was a little disorienting. I thought the flaming sword looked cool though, and I liked the scene where Arya tried to kill the Hound. Beric's resurrection also worked well.
I'll echo what everyone else is saying in regards to the babies in the jars. It was a little weird seeing something like that in this universe, though I suppose it's not completely out of place.
Shireen was really well done and I thought they nailed the look of the greyscale. Not sure if I buy the fact that she's teaching Davos how to read every night in between the guards' shifts, or whatever, but they have good chemistry and Shireen is super adorable so I'll let it slide for now. Also: I know I know oh oh oh
Jamie's monologue in the bath was very well done. NCW gave a very good performance, and Gwendoline Christie provided some good reaction shots. Easily the best Jamie/Brienne scene on the show to date.
OMG Grey Worm! :3
Yunkai in the opening credits! :O
well the preview for the next episode showed him asos
trying to figure out how to gain support from the Freys. we all know how that will go over
crimzonflame
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That eagle dude is the same guy from the Office (UK) right?
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The little girl grows up to be that chick from Katawa Shoujo.
Poor choice of words. What I was getting at is ASOS
I'm glad they're mentioning the situation that leads to that event. I feel like Frey, and Rob's arranged marriage was only mentioned like once or twice before, in previous seasons. So It's good that they brought it up again. So that when the red wedding happens it will still be a WTF moment, but will make sense to viewers.
Buckethead
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Another fantastic episode.
Scene between Lord Bolton and Jamie was great as were the Thoros/Dondarrion ones.
Scene between Lord Bolton and Jamie was great as were the Thoros/Dondarrion ones.
This was a fantastic character episode. One of the best in the series when it came to fleshing out back stories and history.
Also, Shireen could easily have been cut, so I'm glad she was cast. ADWD spoilers/Series speculation:
Also, Shireen could easily have been cut, so I'm glad she was cast. ADWD spoilers/Series speculation:
There's a lot of reader speculation that greyscale is going to play a major role in later books, because of the prevalence of it in ADWD. In one instance, Val makes a remark to Jon that children with greyscale should be put out of their misery. With Shireen's proximity to the Wall, I wouldn't be surprised if her affliction is a gateway for White Walkers to control her. There's just a sense that her and Patchface will have a bigger part to play in the later books, and the show including her likely confirms it.
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