Game of Thrones, Season #1 - SPOILERS thread
05-23-11, 01:01 PM
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05-23-11, 01:38 PM
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I thought the last we saw of him was Bolton handing over his hide to someone. I just start re-reading ACOK so maybe I am mis-remembering.
05-24-11, 07:56 AM
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My husband and I watched episode 7 on HBOGo last night, and this show has finally convinced my husband to read the books. I've been trying for 4 1/2 years! He would start GoT, get through the prologue, then put it down for something else.
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed. I wonder how many other non-readers will be surprised at the events of episode 9.
Summaries of episodes 8-10:
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed. I wonder how many other non-readers will be surprised at the events of episode 9.
Summaries of episodes 8-10:
Spoiler:
05-24-11, 08:38 AM
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My husband and I watched episode 7 on HBOGo last night, and this show has finally convinced my husband to read the books. I've been trying for 4 1/2 years! He would start GoT, get through the prologue, then put it down for something else.
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed. I wonder how many other non-readers will be surprised at the events of episode 9.
Summaries of episodes 8-10:
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed. I wonder how many other non-readers will be surprised at the events of episode 9.
Summaries of episodes 8-10:
Spoiler:
My wife by the 2nd/3rd episode said that Ned's fatal flaw is that he is honorable to a default. I think it might shocking to kill off the 'main' hero, but she is already starting to bond with the 'real' main characters, namely, arya, Jon and Tyrion.
05-24-11, 08:58 AM
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Yep, my husband's in the same boat I think. His favorite characters so far are Arya and Jon. I've been reading these books since GoT was originally released in hardcover (have a first edition signed by GRRM!), so it's been a long time, but I don't remember being too upset about Ned's death. I was surprised, yes, but he was never a favorite character. The first deaths that truly and utterly shocked me were in the red wedding. I really hope we get a season 3!
05-24-11, 09:20 AM
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Interesting, but how are they going to fit danys rise of the dragons and the crowning of the king of the north?
And do we have to spoilerize things in here?
And do we have to spoilerize things in here?
05-24-11, 09:29 AM
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I'm not sure about spoilers, but since I was listing a character who dies in book 3 I thought I'd err on the side of safety.
And what do those two things you mentioned have to do with the character I talked about,
I may be forgetting important things, that's why I'm asking.
And what do those two things you mentioned have to do with the character I talked about,
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I may be forgetting important things, that's why I'm asking.
05-24-11, 09:31 AM
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I'm not sure about spoilers, but since I was listing a character who dies in book 3 I thought I'd err on the side of safety.
And what do those two things you mentioned have to do with the character I talked about,
I may be forgetting important things, that's why I'm asking.
And what do those two things you mentioned have to do with the character I talked about,
Spoiler:
I may be forgetting important things, that's why I'm asking.
Oh..my thought is how they would fit everything into that 10th episode..including the character you were talking about.
05-24-11, 09:36 AM
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Regarding deaths in the books vs. the series:
I've seen several references to GRRM having confirmed that a character who doesn't die until book 3 will die before this season of the TV series is over. I haven't looked up a source to confirm that he did say that, but if true, I have a theory that it will be: Joffrey.
It's been a while since I've read the books, so it's entirely possible that I'm forgetting important details, but does he do anything plot-wise in book 2 or the first half of book 3 that Cersei couldn't accomplish anyway in the same role as Queen Regent, but to Tommen instead of Joffrey? If it happened in episode 10 it would give a bit more closure for viewers of the TV series, who'll still be steaming over Ned's death in episode 9. Just a theory...any thoughts?
I've seen several references to GRRM having confirmed that a character who doesn't die until book 3 will die before this season of the TV series is over. I haven't looked up a source to confirm that he did say that, but if true, I have a theory that it will be: Joffrey.
It's been a while since I've read the books, so it's entirely possible that I'm forgetting important details, but does he do anything plot-wise in book 2 or the first half of book 3 that Cersei couldn't accomplish anyway in the same role as Queen Regent, but to Tommen instead of Joffrey? If it happened in episode 10 it would give a bit more closure for viewers of the TV series, who'll still be steaming over Ned's death in episode 9. Just a theory...any thoughts?
1. GRRM has confirmed that the character who dies is a minor character. Hoster Tully maybe?
2. Without Joffrey, you don't have his big wedding in book 3 where Sansa runs and Tyrion is imprisoned/tried. I don't see the producers changing that major plot point over to Tommen.
05-24-11, 09:24 PM
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My husband and I watched episode 7 on HBOGo last night, and this show has finally convinced my husband to read the books. I've been trying for 4 1/2 years! He would start GoT, get through the prologue, then put it down for something else.
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed.
We had a pretty interesting conversation after the episode last night. He said he admired Ned's determination to be honorable even if it gets him killed.
My wife said something like "but he's a main character, so I know he'll be OK. Main characters don't get killed." LOL. I had to be careful not to give anything away.
05-25-11, 01:29 PM
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Really great map of the world of ASIOAF, includes spoilers:
http://kevinhatch.com/media/kh-asoiaf.pdf
http://kevinhatch.com/media/kh-asoiaf.pdf
06-01-11, 01:09 AM
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So coming back to the continued featuring of Roz ... do you think we'll continue to be subjected to this character in future seasons? I'm not sure why HBO wants us to care about her. It's not like they've developed her as a character. She's just a piece of ass to be shown when HBO feels like they need to show a piece of ass.
Meanwhile, important, impactful characters like the Hound have been almost entirely marginalized.
Looking forward next week (I presume) to Jon's battle with the walker in the Old Bear's tower. They'd better not ignore Ghost in that scene.
Meanwhile, important, impactful characters like the Hound have been almost entirely marginalized.
Looking forward next week (I presume) to Jon's battle with the walker in the Old Bear's tower. They'd better not ignore Ghost in that scene.
06-01-11, 01:41 AM
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My wife just finished the end of episode 5 (just like I did - Charter is having trouble with our HBO... :S ). Where Ned is left with something sticking out of his knee and all of his guards dead.
My wife said something like "but he's a main character, so I know he'll be OK. Main characters don't get killed." LOL. I had to be careful not to give anything away.
My wife said something like "but he's a main character, so I know he'll be OK. Main characters don't get killed." LOL. I had to be careful not to give anything away.
06-01-11, 06:45 AM
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Some of the comments from the non-readers in these threads are great. "Can't wait for Drogo to invade Westeros and kill Joffrey!"
06-01-11, 08:10 AM
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So coming back to the continued featuring of Roz ... do you think we'll continue to be subjected to this character in future seasons? I'm not sure why HBO wants us to care about her. It's not like they've developed her as a character. She's just a piece of ass to be shown when HBO feels like they need to show a piece of ass.
Meanwhile, important, impactful characters like the Hound have been almost entirely marginalized.
Meanwhile, important, impactful characters like the Hound have been almost entirely marginalized.
06-01-11, 08:24 AM
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I am currently re-half way through book 3 and I can see them dumping Crannister completely. I just hope they do not dump too much from the books.
06-01-11, 08:42 AM
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I didn't think of that, but it's not a bad theory. This gives the character a little backstory throughout the season, rather than suddenly being introduced at the end.Do you mean Craster? Seems like he'd be a necessary component, as the encounters with him set off a number of plot lines, especially for Samwell.
06-01-11, 09:18 AM
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06-01-11, 09:46 AM
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My guess is that they'll substitute her for Alayaya or Chataya. I mentioned this in the HBO Go thread, but I hated hated HATED that scene with Littlefinger, and I really am sick of Roz getting more screen time than characters that are actually important in the books.