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[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I don't have HBO, so I haven't watched this episode yet. My only question is, was Theon in this episode? If so, to what extent?

Nope.

 

[DrForester]

I don't have HBO, so I haven't watched this episode yet. My only question is, was Theon in this episode? If so, to what extent?

no

 

[smokeandmirrors]

I wish they'd netflix this and run every episode at the same time

It was wonderful for House of Cards. Damn you HBO.

I just want more

 

[jett]

uh oh
praying you're just living up to your tag

Whatevz. Same problems as before, a dozen plotlines and the show rushes through all of them. It's entertaining still, but it doesn't rise above that. There's really not much else to say, this is what the show is. I liked the episode overall, don't really have any particular issue with it or with any liberty they took.

 

[Magnus]

The explicitly said it at the end though?

And they showed him in the 'previously on' segment.

thats what the "Previously On GoT" Segments at the beginning are supposed to take care of.

All you have to do is pay attention to the Previously On and not be completely dense.

lol

I imagine most people fastforward right through that on their PVRs.

Fair enough though.

Alright, I also just watched the Previously On.. segment again. I missed him. Where was he shown? Is there a chance HBO Canada aired a different one? I seriously just watched it through twice. Selmy/mention of Selmy isn't in it. lol

 

[KingHenrik30]

Like so?

Notice the unavoidable huge head.

Belgian style beers are supposed to have head on them anyways so don't worry about it. Nice glass though.

 

[Summary Man]

I was also surprised at myself that I didn't even notice there was no Brienne/Jaime tonight. THAT storyline is what I'm looking forward to this season more than any other.



He was not.

Nope.

no

Have they revealed who the hooded restrained figure they've shown in the preview is? Or was that not in the season premiere either?

Man, I really wish I had HBO.

 

[Sushigod7]

Like so?

Notice the unavoidable huge head that I somehow could not avoid.

Glad I'm not the only one, head got out of control on mine as well. Cheers to that goblet though next week I'm drinking from a Stark pint glass the local comic store had. This episode was pretty cool my only compliant is not long enough want to watch the other 9. Time to start the books fuck waiting.

 

[Moff]

did ciaran hinds sing?

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Have they revealed who the hooded restrained figure they've shown in the preview is? Or was that not in the season premiere either?

Man, I really wish I had HBO.

Not in the episode at all. Several characters were left out of the premiere, which I really appreciated. The scenes didn't feel as rushed as previous seasons.

did ciaran hinds sing?

Yeah, "Slow Ride" by Foghat. A bit of a shocking choice, but I thought it worked.

Spoiler

He didn't

 

[IAmtheFMan]

Quick hour. Enjoyed it a bunch. Watched it with a couple non-book readers and they really dug it; they even did an "oh crap, it's that old knight from season 1" with the reveal at the end.

And yeah, this thread's about where I expected it to be.

 

[EagleBurnn]

Episode was okay. Nothing exciting happened but it's hard to expect that with a premier. We did get a good idea of what most of the character's goals were.

 

[Dawg]

This episode felt like it was only 20 minutes long.

One of the quickest hours of my life.

Tyrion - Tywin scene was my favorite.

 

[Sushigod7]

Quick hour. Enjoyed it a bunch. Watched it with a couple non-book readers and they really dug it; they even did an "oh crap, it's that old knight from season 1" with the reveal at the end.

And yeah, this thread's about where I expected it to be.

Why isn't this thread blowing up? Not many fans here?

 

[Magnus]

Thought I'd ask in the non book-reader thread, just for kicks.

To non-book readers; what did you think of that final scene and its reveal? I'm curious. I think it lacks a lot of punch for strictly viewers. Or did the character of Barristan Selmy resonate strongly enough with you back in Season 1?

It was pretty meh to me.. Forgot who he was, even.

Didn't do much for me. I remembered his look but didn't really remember him until he started talking about himself.

I was like "oh shit its that old guy."

Not sure why its suppose to be a big deal, this guy was almost retired, he looks pretty old and just another knight, is he suppose to be a game changer at that age?

I remembered him, but the scene wasn't really impactful.

...so, yeah. I feel it really fell flat. He just wasn't important enough before this episode.

I'm also seriously at a loss regarding the 'Previously On' segment. There's no mention or shot of Selmy in it. I'm guessing HBO Canada really does re-cut them or something...

Don't get me wrong though. Loved the ep! Wonderful to have the show back.

 

[EagleBurnn]

The OP states the date and time of the show, but not which time zone. It is an oversight which must be corrected !

To be fair, on nearly every GoT advertisement by HBO, they don't state the time zone either. It's rather annoying.

"9PM!!!!!!!!!" Yeah, but which time zon-"-9PM!!!!"

Why isn't this thread blowing up? Not many fans here?

1. Wasn't that exciting and not much to talk about tbh.

2. Many watched the Walking Dead finale first because that makes since. I'm sure they're watching the recording of GoT now.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I thought the Barristan reveal was pretty great. Even with his Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi cloak.

 

[Subitai]

I felt it was underwhelming.

Parts I enjoyed:

+ Ghost
+ Tyrion vs Tywinn
+ Nipple slicing

- Everything else

The Harrenhal stuff played out differently in the books right? Almost can't blame them for the changes because the story has to be compacted but the Harrenhal stuff had some of my favorite moments from the book.

Didn't like the giant or blisters on Davos?

 

[Lkr]

Thought I'd ask in the non book-reader thread, just for kicks.












...so, yeah. I feel it really fell flat. He just wasn't important enough before this episode.

Don't get me wrong though. Loved the ep! Wonderful to have the show back.

not surprising at all. shit they could have just had him there the whole time to confuse the non book readers. "shit is that old guy someone else?!"

 

[Dawg]

That guy calling Dany a whore had too much goddamn swag.

 

[Sushigod7]

Didn't like the giant or blisters on Davos?

That giant was the shit anyone who didn't love that needs their nipple sliced, we also need a gif of that slice as well.

 

[aceface]

Belgian style beers are supposed to have head on them anyways so don't worry about it. Nice glass though.

Thanks, the glass is huge too, my wife had a regular 12oz bottle of cider in hers and it barely came up to the middle of "Thrones."

 

[bodyofanamerican]

I thought the Barristan reveal was pretty great. Even with his Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi cloak.

Yup. Boss. Who/what was that girl that tried to kill Dany?

 

[fallengorn]

I thought the Barristan reveal was pretty great. Even with his Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi cloak.

He looked like Ben Kenobi, if he joined the Night's Watch.

 

[Lkr]

That guy calling Dany a whore had too much goddamn swag.

wasn't he supposed to be like 600 pounds too?

 

[DrForester]

+ Tyrion vs Tywinn

Tyrion - Tywin scene was my favorite.

I don't think it would have been possible to have done this scene any better.

ASOS:

Spoiler

Lets hope the S4 scene with them lives up to the same.

 

[Subitai]

Thought I'd ask in the non book-reader thread, just for kicks.

I'm also seriously at a loss regarding the 'Previously On' segment. There's no mention or shot of Selmy in it. I'm guessing HBO Canada really does re-cut them or something...

Don't get me wrong though. Loved the ep! Wonderful to have the show back.

not surprising at all. shit they could have just had him there the whole time to confuse the non book readers. "shit is that old guy someone else?!"

They forgot the conversation he had w/ Ned in season 1. :/

 

[UraMallas]

CG was really impressive. The giant and the dragons were top notch.

 

[LordCanti]

...so, yeah. I feel it really fell flat. He just wasn't important enough before this episode.

I'm also seriously at a loss regarding the 'Previously On' segment. There's no mention or shot of Selmy in it. I'm guessing HBO Canada really does re-cut them or something...

Don't get me wrong though. Loved the ep! Wonderful to have the show back.

They must; it was in the US "Previously On" segment.

 

[Van Owen]

The Selmy reveal was better in the books. Sorta wish they would have game him longer hair and beard and stretched it out.

Anyway, very much a setup episode for what should be one of the more exciting seasons.

 

[IAmtheFMan]

Why isn't this thread blowing up? Not many fans here?

It's like this after the east coast feed. It usually pick up after the encore presentation, west coast feed, and all the piraters getting their hands on it within the next 24 hours or so.

 

[Magnus]

They forgot the conversation he had w/ Ned in season 1. :/

I've read the books and watched Season 1 about four times. I've forgotten the conversation you're referencing. lol

The only scenes I remember with Selmy that really resonated were his departure, and the scene with Robert and Jaime, telling war stories.

They must; it was in the US "Previously On" segment.

I believe you guys! Haha. What did they show, incidentally? Footage from Season 1?

My friends up here in the actual North (Canada) are already messaging me asking me what his significance is and who he was and if we'd seen him before.


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ASOS

Spoiler

Also, does this mean Fat Belwas is out?

 

[Sushigod7]

It's like this after the east coast feed. It usually pick up after the encore presentation, west coast feed, and all the piraters getting their hands on it within the next 24 hours or so.

ahhh I see, well I'm buzzing from this Iron Throne and Whiskey I had before so I'm ready to chat it up. My wife is just starring at me like I'm crazy because I was so excited for this episode.

 

[JHall]

I hate creepy little children; especially ones with scorpions in their toys.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I'm excited for more GoT. Got into this show last year and finished both seasons within a month.

I'll watch the premiere tomorrow.

 

[Sushigod7]

I hate creepy little children; especially ones with scorpions in their toys.

You know after what has happened to Dany before wtf she didn't see this coming?

 

[Mordeccai]

I watched with three non book readers(one has never seen the show before) and one reader and they all loved it. Two that had seen it remembered Barristan and thought it was badass that he was with Dany now. So you can't say one way or another if it fell flat... as a book reader I feel like they handled it well enough. Its a difficult scene to adapt for the show.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Yup. Boss. Who/what was that girl that tried to kill Dany?

Someone/something sent by the warlocks in Qarth to kill her.

 

[aceface]

That guy calling Dany a whore had too much goddamn swag.

That scene was awesome, almost exactly from the book although I wonder (asos spoilers)

Spoiler

if and when they will reveal that she could understand what he was saying

I was very impressed with this episode.

Tyrion vs. Tywin= A+++ scene one of the best in the series.
Unsullied scene= A+ scene
Margery stuff= A+ scenes loved Joffreys reactions at someone showing love and kindness or maybe I just liked this stuff cause Margery is damn hot.

The rest of the stuff was good enough but the above were great adaptations of classic book moments.

 

[jett]

The Selmy reveal was better in the books. Sorta wish they would have game him longer hair and beard and stretched it out.

Anyway, very much a setup episode for what should be one of the more exciting seasons.

Of course it was better. They talk about Selmy much more in the books and is regarded in an almost semi-legendary manner. The only time his name is brought up in S2 is when Jaime has his little talk with his cousin. Of course TV watchers aren't going to care who he is, even if they remember him. There was just no way this was ever going to be the awesome surprise it is in the book.

The name of the episode is dumb, btw. Why even name it that.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

ASOS

Spoiler

Also, does this mean Fat Belwas is out?

Yup

 

[Subitai]

I've read the books and watched Season 1 about four times. I've forgotten the conversation you're referencing. lol

The only scenes I remember with Selmy that really resonated were his departure, and the scene with Robert and Jaime, telling war stories.



I believe you guys! Haha. What did they show, incidentally? Footage from Season 1?

My friends up here in the actual North (Canada) are already messaging me asking me what his significance is and who he was and if we'd seen him before.

Ned and Selmy. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkPMA7R9hek

 

[Lkr]

That scene was awesome, almost exactly from the book although I wonder (asos spoilers)

Spoiler

if and when they will reveal that she could understand what he was saying

I was very impressed with this episode.

Tyrion vs. Tywin= A+++ scene one of the best in the series.
Unsullied scene= A+ scene
Margery stuff= A+ scenes loved Joffreys reactions at someone showing love and kindness or maybe I just liked this stuff cause Margery is damn hot.

The rest of the stuff was good enough but the above were great adaptations of classic book moments.

they'll probably have her talk to him when asos

Spoiler

she unleashes her dragons on his ass

 

[LordCanti]

I believe you guys! Haha. What did they show, incidentally? Footage from Season 1?


ASOS

Spoiler

Also, does this mean Fat Belwas is out?

They showed him being shitcanned by Joffrey.

ASOS

Spoiler

I think it may mean that. That's going to change some later scenes for sure if they do leave him out

 

[Monroeski]

It absolutely did IMO. Good luck to the average viewer (non-reader) remembering who Selmy even was.

They included the scene where Joffrey stripped him of his title in the intro for a reason.

::edit::
Guess I was beaten to this while I read the thread and delayed posting.

 

[EagleBurnn]

I hate creepy little children; especially ones with scorpions in their toys.

"I'm queen I'm just going to follow girl around and open mystery balls all day."

 

[Subitai]

they'll probably have her talk to him when asos

Spoiler

she unleashes her dragons on his ass

can't wait XD

I haven't mentioned it, I agree the conversation with/through the slave was very well done, even if they hadn't done the nipple cut.

 

[aceface]

they'll probably have her talk to him when asos

Spoiler

she unleashes her dragons on his ass

Good point. Also when Tywin was writing his letter (big asos spoilers)-

Spoiler

Anyone thinking he was setting up the Red Wedding??? I paused it to see what he was writing and it did not seem to be anything about it other than writing "ripe for the taking" hmm...

 

[LordCanti]

"I'm queen I'm just going to follow girl around and open mystery balls all day."

It makes way more sense in the book where she's a little girl herself.

 

[JHall]

"I'm queen I'm just going to follow girl around and open mystery balls all day."

I'd be careless too if I had Dragons.