The show is very faithful, all things considered. Probably a problem actually, as the cast grows and there's not enough space within an hour to give sufficient development to them(probably a good thing a few spaces have opened up recently, amirite). I commend them for being as book-accurate as possible, though.
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The show is very faithful, all things considered. Probably a problem actually, as the cast grows and there's not enough space within an hour to give sufficient development to them(probably a good thing a few spaces have opened up recently, amirite). I commend them for being as book-accurate as possible, though.
curlyfriski
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They really did undersell the violation of guest right. In the book that was what made the Freys so awful in the eyes of others and paralleled the moral of the story of the cook of the Nightfort (
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cooking people into pies is OK if its done for vengeance, going against guest right isn't
That was brutal. Even knowing what will happen, the way they offed Talisa, my goodness.
It was a great episode overall, with the best fight scene in many episodes and some plot developments (Bran warging!) but it's obvious what everyone will focus on.
I'm disappointed in the other thread, you guys went completely overboard. We didn't need the posts to be meltdowns and schadenfreudes pretty much alternating. Bah.
It was a great episode overall, with the best fight scene in many episodes and some plot developments (Bran warging!) but it's obvious what everyone will focus on.
I'm disappointed in the other thread, you guys went completely overboard. We didn't need the posts to be meltdowns and schadenfreudes pretty much alternating. Bah.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Thanks for the input all. I think that 'Guest Right' thing would have definitely put more weight into this twist. It didn't even phase me like Ned's death (although that stomach shank was brutal)
They have plenty of time to do that in the aftermath. Doing it ahead of time would have been too obvious I think.
Projecting what? I'm projecting that onto their statements? How would I feel superior about any of this? lol
Man, people are defensive about this. I don't think it's remotely ridiculous at all. The posting in the other thread was egregious and over the top.
It's alright, we disagree on this. Done with this particular debate. I'd advise following my recommendation to avoid all such comments though; bishop's alive in that thread and the banhammer appears ready.
they can still mention that in future episodes, I guess. "The Freys massacred the Starks even after they offered the bread and salt! They're cursed by the Gods!", etc.
Then also add in the factor he had no desire to become King just remove the Lannisters makes it more laughable
The guy is salty he got RW spoiled after season 1. I think it's funny how he's pissed nobody cares about his non-GOT reviews.
The guy makes really shitty arguments, anyway.
I'm trying to remember why my reaction to this on TV seems to be stronger for me than the book reaction was when I read it a few years back.
Then I remembered that some dickbag back then spoiled the RW for a bunch of people then, too. Up until tonight my take on it has always been more of an interested one than an emotional one. But seeing it on TV really got me drawn in where as I had my guard up, I guess, for the book one.
I hope Bish rains fire down on anyone who spoils anything in that No Book thread.
I'm sure someone will bring it up in the next episode when it starts to show the reaction in different parts of the world. Dragonstone and King's Landing, I'm sure, will both have significant chunks of dialogue spent getting the news of the RW and reacting to it as well.
Then I remembered that some dickbag back then spoiled the RW for a bunch of people then, too. Up until tonight my take on it has always been more of an interested one than an emotional one. But seeing it on TV really got me drawn in where as I had my guard up, I guess, for the book one.
I hope Bish rains fire down on anyone who spoils anything in that No Book thread.
I'm sure someone will bring it up in the next episode when it starts to show the reaction in different parts of the world. Dragonstone and King's Landing, I'm sure, will both have significant chunks of dialogue spent getting the news of the RW and reacting to it as well.
I knew something was going to happen, but not to that extent. I figured they'd be held prisoner or maybe a few minor or side characters would die. But I did not expect what we got. I threw my kindle across the room and pouted for 20 minutes before picking it up again.
timetokill
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Yup, absolutely.
The one time I put down the books was when I first started reading Game of Thrones and the wedding night scene came up with Dany and Drogo. Reading about how this big dude was fucking a 13 year old doggy style was enough to make me stop reading for like a year before I restarted.
Sirpopopop
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Doesn't change the fact that it's still a douchey thing too. Schadenfreude at a third party's expense whom you have no relation to is almost always a douchey action.
"God's Beard!"
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It's really crazy how much shit the illiterates are guessing in their belligerence and apoplexy.
Last Hearth
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One thing you have to realize is that in the books Robb still had a substantial army, one much larger than the Freys. So there was no way the Freys can win a military confrontation, so even with trepidations Robb still had reason to feel safe. Robb also had with him many of the Northern Lords, I don't think anyone expected the Freys to pull off a mass killing of so much nobility.
Agreed. I also thought the scene showing Bran just absolutely shutting down Hodor like that was crazy, as well. First time you really get a sense of just what he can do as a warg. Would have liked more reflection after the fact, too, from Jojen on how impossible that was to do.
Also could have done with the ol' mention of (ASOS/AFFC/ADWD?)
How Bran could still taste the blood in his mouth after that attack.
Holy shit, I may be weeks late on this, but he finally updated his website from 1994 status
http://www.georgerrmartin.com/
http://www.georgerrmartin.com/
You realize a lot of people have been waiting ten years to watch other people suffer as they have?
curlyfriski
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Jaqen gave her a coin and said "if you ever want to be an assassin like me..." Not hard to guess.
So that makes it the correct course of action.
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Oh totally, totally! I was aching for that final bit of the chapter to be realized on screen. The raking of the fingernails, the agony, the rapid maddening, the "Put an end to it".
Honestly, disappointing. =/
Speculation coming off their last meeting. She knows how to get to Bravos, via the coin and the password, which I think was mentioned could also lead her to him again. Knowing that she's more or less alone in the world, where else is there for her to go (and be useful to the plot) It's either that or stay with The Hound until he drops her off
Yeah, that and the fact that she gets driven to madness - and even some of the Freys find what they've done too horrible to stomach any longer and call to put her out of her misery.
I still thought it was wonderful, though. It was still damn emotional, even with that missed opportunity.
and watching Catelyn go catatonic was HEAVY.
Sirpopopop
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And that seems to me a horrific and small minded way to view things.
I wanted to see that scene because it was a powerful scene in the books and I wanted to see if the show could do it justice.
I don't understand why you would take joy in seeing people watch a cast of characters they've been following, rooting, and cheering for over three years get brutally murdered.
Because schadenfreude is fucking amazing.
Morrigan Stark
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blainethemono
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His "reviews" have been terrible for a while but they're still part of my GoT tradition. It'll be kind of sad if he really does go through with dropping the show
This dude is way better anyway http://youtu.be/RwagX5rs6gM
Cpt.Underpants
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The other Major houses characters weren't there, Stark Loyalists. If Dacey Mormont was present, It would've hit harder
It was pretty brutal though, especially at what happened Talisa.
Also this guy:
The North remembers....
lots of characters, lore, and events that transpired a bit differently from the show. The major events are still there, but there are a lot of details that never made the transition from the page to the screen.
I'd say start from the beginning, even if S1 was the most faithful one.
Tons of ancillary characters and great writing. You will be a bit lost for a bit, but nothing you wouldn't be able to recover from if you have someone to ask about things. There are people in this thread who I am sure would help.
I wanted that & Greywind tearing up the damn place.
Character developments,background and other characters who not in show but are great.
I would say read from start but up to you really
You won't understand a lot of stuff, seriously.
If anything, start from the 2nd book (A Clash of Kings). Or at least read a wiki for the first 2 books before starting 3, if you're going to ignore any incoming advice from other readers. lol.
That's actually kind of sad.
The summer child thread is getting a little crazy about perceived spoilers, regardless if they are actually spoilers or not. One guy asked a question about the books and how a character was different, some dude responded, and like five people got bent out of shape.
It's irrelevant.
It's irrelevant.
Colonel Nasty
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Even though I knew it was coming, seeing Talisa stabbed in gut knowing she's pregnant was something I can't forget. I don't even care for the character but damn. Seeing Robb filled with arrows trying to take care of his bride was something else.
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