Game of Thrones

[xEnderx]

Alright, I feel like George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire should have a thread. These books are pretty much the best fantasy series I've ever read. The series lacks all the cliches and cheesy things that make fantasy more or less unreadable for me. If you haven't read these books yet, I highly, highly recommend them.
HBO has greenlighted the filming of a pilot episode and it's due to film this September I think. They've already landed some known actors like Peter Dinklage,Sean Bean, and Mark Addy.
That being said, has anyone else read this series? haha

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

My friend loves this series and is constantly trying to get me to read it. He bought me the first book for Christmas, but I never got around to it. He has the board game, t-shirts, etc. Guy's nuts about it.

I sure do like Peter Dinklage though.

[hailthewarrior]

This is a fantastic series.

[headinthesand]

On the fourth book and loving every bit of it. Of all the epic sprawling fantasy series out there this is definitely one of the best.

Can't wait for the show.

[xEnderx]

Sky Doooooo it! It is so good
and headinthesand, where are you in it? So much happens in this book and I haven't really had the opportunity to talk to anyone about it yet.

[headinthesand]

About 100 pages in. Taking it slow so I can finish right in time for the release of the 5th

[xEnderx]

Actually dude, I'm pretty sure it got pushed back because he's working on the series. I could be wrong, but I remember reading something about him aiming to complete in late 2009 for a 2010 release.

[Thomas Balkcom]

series premiering April 17th.

[stayillogical]

I've been meaning to get into this. Heard great things about the books, I think I'll pick it up on my next Border's visit.

[El_Jeffe]

Love this series. I'm about to read through all the books again after I finish Lord of the Rings.

Not sure how the television adaptation will go, but hopefully all will be good.

[softcoeur]

about halfway through the first book, and i absolutely love it. i've never been into the fantasy genre (at all), but this series has been jocked really hard by a friend, so i caved. excellent, excellent read so far, and i'm very excited for the show premiere next month.

[chris1152]

I started reading the first book a week ago and just finished last night. I guess you can say I'm hooked.

I'm also super excited for the TV series premiere in just a few short weeks.

[quiet coyote]

beyond excited for the tv premiere, but I definitely need to reread the series. This six year gap between books A Feast For Crows and Dance With Dragons is killing me.

[IAmNietzche]

You can watch the first 15 minutes here:

http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/about/video/exclusive-preview.html/eNrjcmbO0CzLTEnNd8xLzKksyUx2zs8rSa0 oUc-PSYEJBSSmp-ol5qYy5zMXsjGyMXIyMrJJJ5aW5BfkJFbal hSVpgIAXbkXOA==

[DickfaceChillah]

You can watch the first 15 minutes here:

http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/about/video/exclusive-preview.html/eNrjcmbO0CzLTEnNd8xLzKksyUx2zs8rSa0 oUc-PSYEJBSSmp-ol5qYy5zMXsjGyMXIyMrJJJ5aW5BfkJFbal hSVpgIAXbkXOA==

God, I love this. Sean Bean is a perfect Ned. Fucking perfect.

[IAmNietzche]

So fucking bummed when that ended. If the first 15 are any indication, this is going to be fantastic.

[chris1152]

OofPjpBVvEA

This is well worth the watch.

[chris1152]

So this comes out on Sunday... and for an HBO show, it's getting too little attention on here. The early (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/game-thrones-tv-review-174120) reviews (http://www.denofgeek.com/television/833989/game_of_thrones_episode_1_spoilerfr ee_review.html) are looking good...

Though it demands attention, Thrones never once bogs down. It’s the kind of drama where, when the first episode ends, you wish the nine others were immediately available.
Game Of Thrones' canvas is enormous and continent spanning, but the superb cast keep the human element of the story front and centre.

I finished book two yesterday... definitely looking forward to seeing how they handle some of the scenes from it if/when season 2 rolls around.

[IAmAmazing]

So what is this actually about?

[Vincewithouthee]

First new series I've been really excited for in a long time. Can't wait for Sunday.

[chris1152]

So what is this actually about?

Here's a basic rundown as well as I can explain it. I've included some minor spoilers that will have to do with the really early episodes and the exposition of the series, so if you want to avoid them your best bet is to check out Wikipedia's summary.

This is a character driven show set in the fictional land of Westeros (http://gameofthrones.net/images/Westeros_Maps/Map_Westeros_Political.gif), which is divided by seven realms (provinces) all governed by their own lords. The seven realms were first united under one king named Aerys Targaryen. The story takes place years after that king has been killed in war, and a new king named Robert Baratheon (played by Mark Addy) has usurped his throne.

We start off in the middle of King Robert's rule by finding out that the King's right hand man and chief advisor, the "Hand of the King", has been mysteriously killed. Robert realizes there was foul-play and begins to worry that there are corrupt people under his rule that want him dead. He goes to Eddard Stark (played by Sean Bean), lord of Winterfell and the realm in the north of Westeros. Eddard (also known as Ned) has been friends with Robert for ages, so Robert sees him as the only person he can trust. Robert makes him the new Hand of the King, basically putting him in charge of ending the corruption before it's too late.

The show follows Ned and his family. He has a wife, Catelyn, and five kids: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Brandon, and Rickon... all of which have significant storylines that are affected by Ned's new job as the Hand. Ned also has a bastard son named Jon Snow, whom he illicitly fathered with some girl that Ned did the dirty with years ago when the country was last at war. Jon Snow decides to join the Night's Watch at The Wall. The Wall is in the far north of the kingdom and is the boundary that separates Westeros from the danger that lies past it. The Night's Watch is pretty much the group of rejects that patrol The Wall and prevent any sort of attack or invasion from beyond. Almost everybody in the Night's Watch has either committed some sort of crime or wronged someone important in the country, and rather than die/rot in prison, they join the Watch instead. Jon joins because his lot in life as a bastard son isn't looking very pretty, and both he and Ned believe he has the potential to excel as a guard of the Watch.

The other family the show focuses on are the Lannisters, the primary antagonists of the series. There's Cersei, who is queen to Robert, though she loathes him. There's her brother Jaime, who first served under the old king before turning on him and killing him in battle, receiving the nickname "Kingslayer" and a shitload of distrust from King Robert. Then there's Tyrion, born a midget which makes him the black sheep of the family, who uses wit as his weapon rather than blade.

There's also another storyline going on across the sea away from Westeros, where the son of the old king Targaryen has been exiled with his sister. The son, Viserys, wants beyond anything else to take back what was usurped... the kingdom of Westeros and the iron throne that rules it.

tl;dr version - the show is about the different ruling families in the kingdom of Westeros that are all jockeying for position to win the crown and rule the country.

If you need me to clarify anything, feel free to ask... I probably didn't explain this as well as I could have. There's a lot to follow with this show but it's really a lot less confusing than it first may seem.

[chris1152]

The newest trailer.

8T84d-lRNLs

[DickfaceChillah]

These next two days are going to be too incredibly slow for my liking.

[nhoium]

Really excited for the premiere. Sundays are about to become the best night of television with this and The Killing.

[Vincewithouthee]

Really excited for the premiere. Sundays are about to become the best night of television with this and The Killing.

Definitely. I've been looking forward to Thrones for a while, but The Killing came out of no where for me. I've missed kicking back and watching good shows on a Sunday night. Now that time is back haha.

[Orpheus42]

If only I had HBO

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Can't wait to watch this tonight.

[IAmNietzche]

This is going to be so incredibly good.

[JuneJuly]

Hopefully this pops up online so I can watch it at some point. I hate not having HBO.

[Kozzy333]

This was interesting, I think I need to pay closer attention however and re watch that episode.

[Alextisonfire]

The pilot episode has some great shots in it.

[colorlesscliche]

What's the general idea behind this series? Like where does it go from here?

[kaycey]

I'm lovin it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

renewed for a second season.

[colorlesscliche]

After one episode?

[IAmNietzche]

After one episode?
HBO has money.

[Thomas Balkcom]

After one episode?

they did the same thing with Treme, I believe.

[xjulianx89]

They did the same thing with both Treme and Boardwalk Empire. Not surprising.

[JuneJuly]

Just watched this. Really looking forward to the next episode now. Come sooner, Sunday.

[DickfaceChillah]

Just finished my third viewing. This show is fucking wonderful, everybody in the show is fantastic, even the bit players. The writing is beyond superb, and the set design... my god. I never questioned the fact that I wasn't in King's Landing or Winterfell for a second.

The establishment of the characters was grand, it never felt like exposition yet it was never hard to follow. The cinematography in this show is fantastic, and I rarely ever say this but this is EXACTLY how I always picture Westeros.

[yeknom]

pretty happy as a fan of the books.

[Årolilja]

Just finished my third viewing. This show is fucking wonderful, everybody in the show is fantastic, even the bit players. The writing is beyond superb, and the set design... my god. I never questioned the fact that I wasn't in King's Landing or Winterfell for a second.

The establishment of the characters was grand, it never felt like exposition yet it was never hard to follow. The cinematography in this show is fantastic, and I rarely ever say this but this is EXACTLY how I always picture Westeros.
I wholeheartedly agree. The wall was exactly how I imagined it.

[JuneJuly]

It's interesting, seems like only four out of five of the children are developed in the first episode. Arya and Bran and the two older ones definitely get their moments but the fifth, younger boy, doesn't. And, when they greet the King, he doesn't stand with the other four, he stands next to Ned and Kat.

[DickfaceChillah]

It's interesting, seems like only four out of five of the children are developed in the first episode. Arya and Bran and the two older ones definitely get their moments but the fifth, younger boy, doesn't. And, when they greet the King, he doesn't stand with the other four, he stands next to Ned and Kat.

Imp was in reference to Tyrion Lannister, the other brother of the queen. Jon Snow is the one not standing with them, as he is a bastard child of Ned's. He has a conversation with Tyrion about this. It would insult the queen to see a bastard in their midst, this is why he was not present.

[JuneJuly]

Imp was in reference to Tyrion Lannister, the other brother of the queen. Jon Snow is the one not standing with them, as he is a bastard child of Ned's. He has a conversation with Tyrion about this. It would insult the queen to see a bastard in their midst, this is why he was not present.

Right, thanks. That's what I thought at first (in reference to the imp) but then Tyrion was talking in the brothel and for some reason it didn't register to me that he was actually talking about himself. lol

And the wolf pups are super cute.

[DickfaceChillah]

Right, thanks. That's what I thought at first (in reference to the imp) but then Tyrion was talking in the brothel and for some reason it didn't register to me that he was actually talking about himself. lol

And the wolf pups are super cute.

Gah!!! I know. I want a direwolf pup so badly.

[JuneJuly]

Holy fucking shit the last 15 minutes of the second episode. I seriously have not seen better television in a long time.

Some thoughts:
I love Peter Dinklage's character.
Jon Snow is only listed in 3 episodes, so that's a little disappointing. Which means either he dies or they focus very little on what goes on at the wall.
I was really taken aback when they used "tits" and "fucking" in a fantasy series. I'm no prude but you generally don't hear it in fantasy.
Sean Bean is so fucking good. Too bad Borimir had to die so early.
The King is such a badass.
When Bran wakes up...goosebumps. Damn. But when Ned kills Lady...:bluesad: :bluesad:

[JuneJuly]

Oh yeah, this too:
http://i.imgur.com/7SMjU.png

[UpFrontJunk]

Best thing I've seen in a while. Only just watched the first episode. Can't wait to see the second!!

[mr. man]

Just caught up with both episodes today.

So good...makes me want to read the books.

Can't wait to see what happens next.

[KingsCrossing]

Big fan of the first two episodes so far. Excited for the rest of the series.

[DickfaceChillah]

Incredible episode.

[chris1152]

So I finally got a chance to post after watching the first two episodes. The show is looking pretty fantastic thus far. There are a few characters I haven't yet warmed up to on the TV show (Catelyn being one of them)... but otherwise the show is everything I'd hoped it would be. My personal favorite character is Tyrion... he seems to be every bit as brilliant and witty in the show as he is in the books.

[DickfaceChillah]

So I finally got a chance to post after watching the first two episodes. The show is looking pretty fantastic thus far. There are a few characters I haven't yet warmed up to on the TV show (Catelyn being one of them)... but otherwise the show is everything I'd hoped it would be. My personal favorite character is Tyrion... he seems to be every bit as brilliant and witty in the show as he is in the books.

Warmed up to how? You mean liked her? Cause I don't think you will. Haha. But if you mean you haven't warmed up to the actress in the role that's understandable... I personally love Lena Headey in the role and think she is the personification of evil. Ugh. So good.

[JuneJuly]

Yeah. In the scene with the King at the end where she suggests killing Lady. Sooooo evil.

[DickfaceChillah]

Yeah. In the scene with the King at the end where she suggests killing Lady. Sooooo evil.

And the smirk on her face as she does it, as she has the King wrapped around her finger. Fucking great.

[chris1152]

Warmed up to how? You mean liked her? Cause I don't think you will. Haha. But if you mean you haven't warmed up to the actress in the role that's understandable... I personally love Lena Headey in the role and think she is the personification of evil. Ugh. So good.

Haha are we talking about Catelyn or Cersei? The actress portraying Catelyn (Ned's wife) has yet to impress me... however I do agree that Lena Headey as Cersei is pretty damn convincing.

[DickfaceChillah]

Haha are we talking about Catelyn or Cersei? The actress portraying Catelyn (Ned's wife) has yet to impress me... however I do agree that Lena Headey as Cersei is pretty damn convincing.

Oh wow. I read your post as Cersei and not Catelyn. My bad. The actress playing Catelyn impressed me a lot. I think the first time she did was when she sat there, frozen as Jon said goodbye to his little brother, and she said "I want you to leave. The emotion behind it, all the things she didn't have to say with it, the disgust she has with this bastard child that strives for her love as well was heartbreaking.

[highfidelity203]

Loved the second episode...I thought the first was slow at points but the second was awesome.

[JuneJuly]

It's ridiculous how excited I get for this show now. Sunday, get here.

[chris1152]

I always seem to forget to post more in this thread.

I'm nearing the end of book three, A Storm Of Swords. Some of the shit that goes down in that book had my jaw to the floor. I still can't get over what a great book / tv series this is.

[JuneJuly]

I should probably wait till it's over to say anything but so confused by the beginning of episode 3.

[Beck]

Pretty solid series so far, especially the initial scenes from the first episode.

[JuneJuly]

A little slower pace, but still very good.

[Star Slight]

Catchin up now

[JuneJuly]

#cripplesbastards is the official hashtag. :lol:

[JuneJuly]

A slow episode, but still good. Ending was badass, even though The Imp didn't actually do it.

Also, I wonder if Bran actually never walks again?

[JuneJuly]

Triple post but I found this:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WP4ULHiW_jU/TVAV33DXpcI/AAAAAAAAACU/h2IvH7H7n-M/s1600/Sansa+and+siblings.jpg

Sansa, Arya, and Bran (Sophie, Maisie, and Isaac), and Lady. The Turners (Sansa) adopted Lady after the season.

[chris1152]

Officially caught up with the show.

My three favorite scenes in the show thus far (in no order):
1. Arya's first lesson with Syrio
2. Seeing Joffrey get pwned by Tyrion in Winterfell
3. The finding of the direwolf pups

Three scenes from the books that I'm looking forward to in the show (don't look if you haven't read 'em):
1. The Red Wedding
2. The trial of Tyrion Lannister in King's Landing (and the resulting duel)
3. Battle of the Blackwater

I like the second half of book one better than the first... pretty much everything after Tyrion leaves the Vale. So I'm really excited to see the show pick up. These first four episodes have been great... I'm just excited for even greater things ahead.

[chris1152]

Ratings are steadily climbing. (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/10/game-of-thrones-ratings-rise-again/)

[Vincewithouthee]

The newest episode was too good and yet another crazy ending. I love this show already. I wish I read the books, but at the same time I don't cause I'm left wondering what will happen next.

[sweepthenation]

I have fallen in love with this show and I'm debating reading the books in order to get context, I get confused every now and then with the families and the names.

[chris1152]

I have fallen in love with this show and I'm debating reading the books in order to get context, I get confused every now and then with the families and the names.

Dooo it. If you start soon, you may very well be able to get through the books right as the newest one, A Dance With Dragons, comes out in July. The first half of the first book seemed a little hard to follow for me at first (before the show was out), but since you watch the show and have a good idea of what is going on, it should be smooth sailing.

Oh, and the third book, A Storm Of Swords, is one of the best books I have read in a long time.

[vancerfan]

I never focus on some writer all the time.Have good one I read it no matter who write it.

[nhoium]

Dooo it. If you start soon, you may very well be able to get through the books right as the newest one, A Dance With Dragons, comes out in July. The first half of the first book seemed a little hard to follow for me at first (before the show was out), but since you watch the show and have a good idea of what is going on, it should be smooth sailing.

Oh, and the third book, A Storm Of Swords, is one of the best books I have read in a long time.
It is definitely an easy read after watching the first few episodes of the show. I just started reading the book on Monday and I'm about halfway through it now. I'd like to finish it before tomorrow night, but we'll see how that goes. Needless to say, I am hooked, and I have a feeling that this show will be a staple in my television viewing for the next few years.

[crackedthesky]

Pretty excited for this. Tyrian Lannister has become one of my favorite characters, I really hope he didn't really do it, haha.

Thinking about getting the books. Think I'll wait until after the first season before I read them, though.

[chris1152]

Pretty excited for this. Tyrian Lannister has become one of my favorite characters, I really hope he didn't really do it, haha.

Thinking about getting the books. Think I'll wait until after the first season before I read them, though.

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0345529057/ref=mp_bxgy_p_dp_y) has the set of all four released books for under $20. I started off reading the books in pdf form on my HTC EVO, and when I heard about this deal I jumped on it immediately. I used the $20 gift card I got from the LivingSocial $20 for $10 deal, so I essentially got the entire set for under $12.

Just something to keep in mind if you do decide you want to start reading the books :)

[crackedthesky]

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0345529057/ref=mp_bxgy_p_dp_y) has the set of all four released books for under $20. I started off reading the books in pdf form on my HTC EVO, and when I heard about this deal I jumped on it immediately. I used the $20 gift card I got from the LivingSocial $20 for $10 deal, so I essentially got the entire set for under $12.

Just something to keep in mind if you do decide you want to start reading the books :)

I saw that, haha. I think Barnes and Noble has them for that price, too, just waiting on a chance to get up there sometime soon. The fifth book comes out on my birthday, so I'm hoping to get the first four read by then. I'm pretty excited, I hear Martin tends to have huge casts where anybody can die at any given point, which is something I've tried to do with my own writing (and not always been able to pull off). Also pretty excited to get into some fantasy, I pretty much ignored the genre my whole life and only recently started getting into it.

Edit: wtf is with people rating the book 1 star because they don't like the price of the ebook version? What a bunch of idiots.

[chris1152]

I saw that, haha. I think Barnes and Noble has them for that price, too, just waiting on a chance to get up there sometime soon. The fifth book comes out on my birthday, so I'm hoping to get the first four read by then. I'm pretty excited, I hear Martin tends to have huge casts where anybody can die at any given point, which is something I've tried to do with my own writing (and not always been able to pull off). Also pretty excited to get into some fantasy, I pretty much ignored the genre my whole life and only recently started getting into it.

Edit: wtf is with people rating the book 1 star because they don't like the price of the ebook version? What a bunch of idiots.

Yeah apparently something's messed up with the formatting of the ebook version. If you took away all the negative reviews touching on that, the rating would be 4 stars or better.

Your birthday is on July 12? That's the same as my brother's, and mine's on the 14th. Perfect timing for the book to be released!

There are a couple characters I don't care to read too much, but otherwise Martin really does a great job of making everybody interesting and dynamic. The fact that no particular character is given godmode status is definitely a plus that has left me on the edge of my seat throughout my entire read.

[crackedthesky]

Yeah apparently something's messed up with the formatting of the ebook version. If you took away all the negative reviews touching on that, the rating would be 4 stars or better.

Your birthday is on July 12? That's the same as my brother's, and mine's on the 14th. Perfect timing for the book to be released!

There are a couple characters I don't care to read too much, but otherwise Martin really does a great job of making everybody interesting and dynamic. The fact that no particular character is given godmode status is definitely a plus that has left me on the edge of my seat throughout my entire read.

I know, haha. And then the last Harry Potter movie comes out on the 15th, it's going to be a cool week.
But who knows when the next two books will be out, lol.

[marrost]

Really loving this show. The King is fantastic.

[mht]

Pretty excited for this. Tyrian Lannister has become one of my favorite characters, I really hope he didn't really do it, haha.

Thinking about getting the books. Think I'll wait until after the first season before I read them, though.


didn't do what? Did you miss the first and second episodes or .....?

[crackedthesky]

didn't do what? Did you miss the first and second episodes or .....?

Didn't hire the assassin. I know he didn't push the kid, lol.
I don't think he hired the assassin either, but he and Jaime seem pretty close and it seems like this show can go pretty much anywhere.

[EndSerenading]

Another great episode last night. This has been one of my all time favorite books series for many years and I am REALLY glad that HBO is doing a good job of adapting this.

[JuneJuly]

Did anyone else notice that Catelyn's sister's son was Russell Brand's son in Get Him to the Greek? Hahaha.

[JuneJuly]

God DAMN the ending to this episode was brutal.

Jory. :bluesad:

[Shakriel]

Really enjoying this show so far.

also surprised Sean Bean hasn't been killed off yet, as is often the case with his characters.

[JuneJuly]

So, Theon Greyjoy, whose penis we see in this episode, is Lilly Allen's brother.

[mht]

Really enjoying this show so far.

also surprised Sean Bean hasn't been killed off yet, as is often the case with his characters.


I never read the books before but someone spoiled this for me,

that eventually Sean Bean's Stark character does get killed? And that's interesting seeing that all these episodes so far are based around him as the main character and his family, and that all the storylines are directly or indirectly related to him.


I was wondering for anyone who has read the books could give me an estimate on when this happens? (What I wrote in my spoiler)


Like probably not in season 1 right? maybe the end? Are the other actors and actresses strong enough to survive without him is the question? I don't think so, as I haven't found a character as strong as his yet. But then again most aren't getting as much consistent screen time each episode, (there wasn't any Lord Snow in the last episode I do not believe, and I really like that bastard son storyline so far)


again this is all new to me as I just watch the show and never read the books, so if anyone can lead me on the right path and correct me if I am wrong (I probably am) please do so.

[Shakriel]

I never read the books before but someone spoiled this for me,

that eventually Sean Bean's Stark character does get killed? And that's interesting seeing that all these episodes so far are based around him as the main character and his family, and that all the storylines are directly or indirectly related to him.


I was wondering for anyone who has read the books could give me an estimate on when this happens? (What I wrote in my spoiler)


Like probably not in season 1 right? maybe the end? Are the other actors and actresses strong enough to survive without him is the question? I don't think so, as I haven't found a character as strong as his yet. But then again most aren't getting as much consistent screen time each episode, (there wasn't any Lord Snow in the last episode I do not believe, and I really like that bastard son storyline so far)


again this is all new to me as I just watch the show and never read the books, so if anyone can lead me on the right path and correct me if I am wrong (I probably am) please do so.

I'm not surprised if and when it happens, I've been expecting it for awhile based on assumptions before the show started, but sucks anyway in response to your first part.

Haven't read any of the books, but I agree to a point. Danearys(or something like that) was getting stronger, and Lord Snow is pretty good. Tyrion is pretty strong, but I don't know how big a part he really plays in anything. We'll just have to wait and see...

[chris1152]

I never read the books before but someone spoiled this for me,

that eventually Sean Bean's Stark character does get killed? And that's interesting seeing that all these episodes so far are based around him as the main character and his family, and that all the storylines are directly or indirectly related to him.


I was wondering for anyone who has read the books could give me an estimate on when this happens? (What I wrote in my spoiler)


Like probably not in season 1 right? maybe the end? Are the other actors and actresses strong enough to survive without him is the question? I don't think so, as I haven't found a character as strong as his yet. But then again most aren't getting as much consistent screen time each episode, (there wasn't any Lord Snow in the last episode I do not believe, and I really like that bastard son storyline so far)


again this is all new to me as I just watch the show and never read the books, so if anyone can lead me on the right path and correct me if I am wrong (I probably am) please do so.

It'll happen near the end of this season. Many of the current characters' storylines should come into their own next season with a lot more screen time. There will also be some new characters introduced that will end up being pretty big players in the game.

[mht]

It'll happen near the end of this season. Many of the current characters' storylines should come into their own next season with a lot more screen time. There will also be some new characters introduced that will end up being pretty big players in the game.


so am I to assume ...

with new characters introduced they could easily just get another Sean Bean-like name to come on board if need be for Season 2?

[chris1152]

so am I to assume ...

with new characters introduced they could easily just get another Sean Bean-like name to come on board if need be for Season 2?

I could see that happening. Most of the new characters won't be getting a ton of screen time when they are first introduced, but the commanding presence a couple of them have could definitely warrant signing on another relatively big name or two.

If the second season stays faithful to the second book, that is.

[EndSerenading]

I think it will stay pretty faithful. They are vocal about trying to stay as faithful as possible while still adapting it to a new medium.

[thehereaway]

Latest episode was incredible.

[crackedthesky]

The part where (forgive me if I get some names wrong, I watch this in a very loud house) The Hound and his brother were fighting was one of the more intense things I've seen in a while. When The Hound ducked and the sword just missed his head I literally jumped, haha. This show is magnificent.

[nhoium]

I don't think there is a need to spolier tag scenes from an episode that has already aired.

I'm almost finished with the book, and I think they're doing a fine job staying faithful to the book. There are quite a few scenes that aren't in the books, but they have to fill in the backstory somehow since there isn't a narrator.

[chris1152]

Alright so episode 6 is on tonight, and right after that HBO is making episode 7 available for all subscribers to watch using their HBO Go app. I don't subscribe to HBO but I'm sure it'll only be a matter of time tonight/tomorrow before episode 7 hits the webernets. Happy day.

[Lueda Alia]

This doesn't really look like my kind of show, but I'm really tempted to watch it because of Lena Headey. Should I?

[Thomas Balkcom]

This doesn't really look like my kind of show, but I'm really tempted to watch it because of Lena Headey. Should I?

how do you mean?

[Lueda Alia]

how do you mean?
I prefer thrillers/crime/sci-fi TV shows usually.

[marrost]

how do you mean?
I prefer thrillers/crime/sci-fi TV shows usually.Could one of you fix the thread title if you get a sec? Thanks.

[chris1152]

This doesn't really look like my kind of show, but I'm really tempted to watch it because of Lena Headey. Should I?

I think I remember you posting in the LOST thread back during the glory days of that show. This show has a large cast (just like LOST), most of which have a lot more depth than it first may seem. There aren't necessarily black and white "good guys" and "bad guys". The protagonists of the story have their inner demons to fight off, and the perceived antagonists aren't oozing with evil (save maybe one or two characters).

The drama in this show is also similar to LOST in terms of how characters handle situations and conflicts with each other. Nobody is given that underlying invulnerable "godmode" status as a character. I'm halfway through book four and I have no idea where this story is going and who will stick it out to the end.

The fantasy part of this show is really subtle, most of the time you don't see wizards, magic, etc. There is magic in the world of this show but it often lies in the background of the story while the political intrigue and conflict between the characters is in the foreground.

The first few episodes are like the uphill part at the start of a roller coaster. A lot of time is spent with exposition and getting the ball rolling. We're now at the part of the first season where it's time to hold on to the "oh shit!" bar because things are about to get super intense.

If you decide to watch this show, expect lots of sex, gore, and general grit. It's by no means a family show.

Oh, and Lena Headey nails her role terrifically.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Could one of you fix the thread title if you get a sec? Thanks.

done.

[Chemical Love]

Every one I've talked to about this show loves it. I need to get into this.

[c_rob2700]

The ending of tonight's episode Viserys's "crowning" was so, so awsome. Really enjoying the series thus far. I am curious to how those of you who've read the books feel about it, though.

Also - the opening credits are probably my favorite in all of television at the moment.

[marrost]

done.Thanks dude.

Tonight was great again. I hate that they're putting the episodes out a week early on HBO GO. They did that with the final season of The Wire on demand and something big was spoiled for me.

[hailthewarrior]

The ending of tonight's episode Viserys's "crowning" was so, so awsome. Really enjoying the series thus far. I am curious to how those of you who've read the books feel about it, though.

Also - the opening credits are probably my favorite in all of television at the moment.

I am loving seeing it brought to life, personally. I'm thankfully removed about three and a half years from reading, so I know the general lay of the story but I still have some surprises from things I've forgotten.

Ironically, they're my least favorite.

[chasingsafety]

The ending of tonight's episode Viserys's "crowning" was so, so awsome. Really enjoying the series thus far. I am curious to how those of you who've read the books feel about it, though.

Also - the opening credits are probably my favorite in all of television at the moment.

whoa whoa whoa remember Carnivale! also Dexters opening is solid. Game of Thrones drags on too long

[chasingsafety]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llmxu2AlLs1qzu186o1_500.png

did they basically confirm this little weird is a product of brother and sister

[-Aaron-]

Someone should hook me up with their HBO GO info so I can watch episode 7. I needs it haha

[zion the lion]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llmxu2AlLs1qzu186o1_500.png

did they basically confirm this little weird is a product of brother and sister

yes

is it double incest when it's twins?

[mht]

that bitch ate a fucking heart that shit was fucked up man lol

[mht]

oh and the guy that plays Sir Gregor is one bad ass mother fer

[chris1152]

I still haven't seen episode 7 but I'll probably get on that sometime this afternoon.

Episode 6 was amazing. The Dany/Viserys scenes really stole it for me, and I was never that big of a Dany fan at this point in time in the first book. The stuff at the Vale was awesome, too. I couldn't have asked for more from the trial by combat.

whoa whoa whoa remember Carnivale! also Dexters opening is solid. Game of Thrones drags on too long

The guy who did the Carnivale opening credits also did the GoT credits. Here (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/secrets-game-thrones-opening-credits-179656) is an interesting article having to do with the making of the GoT opening credits, as well as some of the less obvious stuff contained within them.

[jusscali]

Episode 7 was crazy

[KingsCrossing]

Just realized Petyr Baelish is played by the Mayor from The Wire. Mind=blown.

[Star Slight]

catching up. Holy fuck that joust

[JuneJuly]

Sansa is purtyyyyy. hahahaha

watching Episode 6 right now.

Ending was craaazzzyyyy....

why did that guy help Tyrion? Just for gold? And what is going on with Cat?

"In the Westeros justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the half-witted breast-feeding princes who investigate crime and the mercenary swordsmen who have a proxy duel to the death to decide the fate of the accused. These are their stories. CHUNG CHUNG." Hahaha
(http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/05/game_of_thrones_recap_a_newbie_3.ht ml)

[kaycey]

i am buying the books tomorrow. i can no longer wait for the next episode. this is so intense!

[Shakriel]

Why did they release episode 7 online early?

Show is damn good and the ending for episode 7 was great.

[EndSerenading]

Why did they release episode 7 online early?

Show is damn good and the ending for episode 7 was great.

promotion for HBO GO

[mr. man]

Just finished a Clash of Kings. Can't wait to see some of the moments in the second book brought to life.

[JuneJuly]

Oh my god the seven episode...Holy fuck.

Shitty now that I have to wait two weeks for a new episode.

[DickfaceChillah]

Waiting for an HD rip of episode 7 on Sunday... can't wait.

[crackedthesky]

Oh my god the seven episode...Holy fuck.

Shitty now that I have to wait two weeks for a new episode.

Don't quote me on it, but I'm pretty sure I read that episodes would be on HBO Go a week early from now on, not just the one episode.

[-Aaron-]

Yeah I read the same somewhere but not positive if it was a rumor or fact.

[crackedthesky]

Oh snap.

Also, I bought the books today, probably won't get started for a while though.

[Ian Walker]

i am buying the books tomorrow. i can no longer wait for the next episode. this is so intense!

Oh snap.

Also, I bought the books today, probably won't get started for a while though.

This is basically where I'm at right now. Waiting a week between episodes is killing me.

[luckykaruba]

I think I'm going to buy the books. Hopefully they have them at Half Price Books.

[Xx sorrow xX]

After reading the first chapters of a game of thrones I bought the other three at once

THis series is amazing,

[alert=danger]

Has this turned into a thread for the TV series now?
I watched the first episode, didn't want to wait for the next episode so I've now been engulfed in the books. So good.
Still need to watch more of the series, still only watched the first episode.

[Nevuk]

Sansa is purtyyyyy. hahahaha

watching Episode 6 right now.

Ending was craaazzzyyyy....

why did that guy help Tyrion? Just for gold? And what is going on with Cat?

"In the Westeros justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the half-witted breast-feeding princes who investigate crime and the mercenary swordsmen who have a proxy duel to the death to decide the fate of the accused. These are their stories. CHUNG CHUNG." Hahaha
(http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/05/game_of_thrones_recap_a_newbie_3.ht ml)
Yes, but not exactly. He didn't do it for the immediate payoff but for the future reward of becoming one of the Lannister's employees - they make tons of money and are allowed to do pretty much whatever they feel like to whoever. It's like being employed by blackwater.

[sweepthenation]

Bought the second book today at the airport after reading the first on the flight from DC to London, and am trying to have all 4 done before the 5th comes out in July. I haven't fallen in love with a TV show or book series this fast since LOST/Harry Potter, respectively.

[phaynes1]

Best show on television right now.

[Cuddleworthy]

a couple friends put on the 7th episode today, after watching that i came home and downloaded the first 6. really interesting show

[JuneJuly]

Well I can't find #8 online so maybe they don't put them up on HBOGo...

[Nevuk]

They don't. It was a onetime thing.

[the Savage]

I kind of really want to start reading the books, as the suspense is killing me. But I'm torn because there are tons of awesome books out there, but very few shows I enjoy. So I might just have to live with the suspense haha, keep the show for what it is and read something else.

[IAmNietzche]

This show can be cheesy as fuck but it's good.

[garggggh]

Finally watched the first episode last night. One word: epic.

[kaycey]

This is basically where I'm at right now. Waiting a week between episodes is killing me.
just finished book 1.

[spiffa0]

Ordered HBO so I could get in on this show (and to see the last season of Entourage). So amazing. Watched all 7 episodes the past 2 days. Now it's the waiting game between episodes.

[sweepthenation]

Just finished the second book, completely dreary haha but even better than the first. 50 pages into the 3rd now and loving it

[DickfaceChillah]

Tell Lord Tywin that winter is coming to the south!

[JuneJuly]

Wow was #8 good.

I hope there isn't a long off-season for this.

[mht]

that episode was good because Martin himself wrote it. Only episode hes writing in Season 1 I guess.

[chris1152]

that episode was good because Martin himself wrote it. Only episode hes writing in Season 1 I guess.

Tbh I'd rather he only do one episode a season, it'll allow him the time to finish the last two books before the TV show catches up to them.

[mht]

Tbh I'd rather him only do one episode a season, it'll allow him the time to finish the last two books before the TV show catches up to them.


or before he dies since I think hes in shitty health

[chris1152]

Show hit a season high (http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/ratings-bachelorette-climbs-game-thrones-hits-series-high-28011) in ratings on Sunday.

I think it should be obvious, but I love this show. The only thing I'm missing with it is the thought provoking discussion found with other shows like Dexter or LOST. It's one of the drawbacks of having a show based on a book series with an audience divided into the readers and non-readers. There's no real point in tossing up theories and stuff for a show when half the people already know what's going to happen (at least through season 4).

[crackedthesky]

Re-watching the show, catching a lot of little things I missed the first time through.

[mht]

i dont watch other HBO shows (or follow them this closely) but is 2.7 million viewers good for an HBO series like this? What do the other shows pull in? higher numbers?

[marrost]

i dont watch other HBO shows (or follow them this closely) but is 2.7 million viewers good for an HBO series like this? What do the other shows pull in? higher numbers?Boardwalk Empire and True Blood do better numbers, as far as current dramas go. Treme doesn't even pull a million, though.

[chris1152]

From True Blood's wikipedia page:

The first episode of True Blood debuted at a very modest 1.44 million viewers compared to the network's past drama premiers ... The season finale's viewership was 2.4 million.

So compared to True Blood in its infancy I'd say 2.7 million is pretty damn solid.

[Star Slight]

Poor Treme

[DickfaceChillah]

Treme is the best show on HBO, but it's very niche.

[Star Slight]

I've missed like the past 5 episodes

[Thomas Balkcom]

Boardwalk Empire and True Blood do better numbers, as far as current dramas go. Treme doesn't even pull a million, though.


did not know this. Wow.

[xtianheadbanger]

Does anyone know if they intend to rename the show whence they continue the series? As in will A Clash of Kings be Game of Thrones season 2, or have the same title? It seems to change the name might deter some viewers but it would please those who have read the books (or maybe just me).

Side note, the greatest thing about this series is the evershifting perspective of who's good and who's evil. Does the show lend to this perspective for anyone else?

[chris1152]

Does anyone know if they intend to rename the show whence they continue the series? As in will A Clash of Kings be Game of Thrones season 2, or have the same title? It seems to change the name might deter some viewers but it would please those who have read the books (or maybe just me).

Side note, the greatest thing about this series is the evershifting perspective of who's good and who's evil. Does the show lend to this perspective for anyone else?

I doubt they'll remove the Game Of Thrones title from the series. I could see them next season going with Game Of Thrones: A Clash Of Kings and the season after that Game Of Thrones: A Storm Of Swords but otherwise I think the current title isn't going anywhere.

As far as the good/evil, I totally agree. I totally hated certain characters like Jaime Lannister when I read the first book, but in the 2nd and 3rd books (and in the TV series) you really get to see the human in him.

[Thomas Balkcom]

so the seasons directly correlate with each book? My wording is pretty terrible there, book 1 = season 1, essentially?

[chris1152]

so the seasons directly correlate with each book? My wording is pretty terrible there, book 1 = season 1, essentially?

Yup. There's talk that they'll split book 3, A Storm Of Swords, into two seasons, though. There's so much that goes on in that book, that even a 13 episode season wouldn't do the entire book justice. It'd just end up being rushed.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Yup. There's talk that they'll split book 3, A Storm Of Swords, into two seasons, though. There's so much that goes on in that book, that even a 13 episode season wouldn't do the entire book justice. It'd just end up being rushed.

excellent. So, that means I can read the first book after this season ends. The question is, though, will I be able to hold off on reading the second book before the second season?

[chris1152]

excellent. So, that means I can read the first book after this season ends. The question is, though, will I be able to hold off on reading the second book before the second season?

Holding off on book 2 will be tough! I let my brother borrow my copy of the first book a couple weeks ago. His plan was to read the material alongside each week's episode... and now he's already getting ready to start A Storm Of Swords.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Holding off on book 2 will be tough! I let my brother borrow my copy of the first book a couple weeks ago. His plan was to read the material alongside each week's episode... and now he's already getting ready to start A Storm Of Swords.

haha if that happens, then so be it. I enjoy not knowing what comes next, but I can get over it.

[IAmNietzche]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0607/grantland_hbo_recycle_1152.jpg

[EndSerenading]

Does anyone know if they intend to rename the show whence they continue the series? As in will A Clash of Kings be Game of Thrones season 2, or have the same title? It seems to change the name might deter some viewers but it would please those who have read the books (or maybe just me).

Side note, the greatest thing about this series is the evershifting perspective of who's good and who's evil. Does the show lend to this perspective for anyone else?

They would be silly to do this. The show will remain Game of Thrones.

[Star Slight]

hahaha that graph is great

[JamesBond]

hate waiting a week for this shit. this is the one show that i've watched that is boring for 59minutes and 30 seconds and then gets exciting for 30 seconds just to leave you hooked. It's like using the "clockwise swirl" for a second and then leaving her hanging.

[DickfaceChillah]

hate waiting a week for this shit. this is the one show that i've watched that is boring for 59minutes and 30 seconds and then gets exciting for 30 seconds just to leave you hooked. It's like using the "clockwise swirl" for a second and then leaving her hanging.

uhhh.... boring? we must be watching different shows, this shit is riveting from beginning to end.

[Cuddleworthy]

hate waiting a week for this shit. this is the one show that i've watched that is boring for 59minutes and 30 seconds and then gets exciting for 30 seconds just to leave you hooked. It's like using the "clockwise swirl" for a second and then leaving her hanging.

sick joke

[Ian Walker]

Boring? No way, not for me at least. This show feels like it's 10 minutes long sometimes.

[JamesBond]

last episode had so much build up. now there's so many people readying for war it's gonna be a mystical World War and I have a feeling war won't even commence next episode. And now since there's that magical element about the show, there's so many possibilities that bad writing will quickly ruin. However HBO/Showtime aren't known for bad writing like the network channels.

[-Aaron-]

So much should happen in the next 2 episodes that I hope it's not all a mess.

[mr. man]

Loved this.

[Mitch]

Started watching this show the other day. Really freaking good. Can't wait for tomorrow's episode.

[Mitch]

Also, word of mouth is really helping this show, I think. I've heard so many people talking about it the past week or two, and each time I've told someone to watch it they've all said people keep saying that. Ha.

[sweepthenation]

excellent. So, that means I can read the first book after this season ends. The question is, though, will I be able to hold off on reading the second book before the second season?

Haha no chance you manage to hold off, I read the first book a few weeks back and couldn't stop myself from continuing. I'm right now about to finish the3rd

[Cuddleworthy]

So much should happen in the next 2 episodes that I hope it's not all a mess.

basically my thoughts. it will be interesting to see how they handle the lannister/stark conflict with the impending return of the white walkers just around the corner, not to mention the targaryen plan to come back as well. it's like a clusterfuck waiting to happen

[Shakriel]

Great to see the ratings on this show continually improving.

Excited for the last two episodes, shame that's all there is though.

[chris1152]

New episode tonight w00t w00t.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmiznrQxKF1qgltz0o1_500.jpg

[Shakriel]

Haha. Creepy third image.

[mht]

i love when that the guy that plays Snow always makes that fucking reaction face.

I actually find it to be a good source of comic relief when watching

[mr. man]

Agreed...started reading the series when I started watching the show...about 300 pages away from finishing the third book and I must say, i can't wait to see some of the events in this book on the show.

[mht]

man....

fuck that fucking ending

[Ian Walker]

I really didn't believe it happened until the promo for next week's episode started. Fuck.

[color_coded]

I wish I'd read the books before the show started. Got spoiled.

[-Aaron-]

I knew that when this part aired people were gonna go crazy.

[mht]

previews for next week episode with Mama Stark telling Robb to KILL EM ALL


lol

[deFobbed14yrs]

need to watch last episode. hate not having cable.

[JuneJuly]

excellent. So, that means I can read the first book after this season ends. The question is, though, will I be able to hold off on reading the second book before the second season?

No, since to my knowledge they haven't started shooting season 2 yet and it took 7 months to shoot the first.

[mht]

i have a feeling its going to be well over a year until we see season 2. Unless they start airing the completed episodes as they are shooting the rest

[sweepthenation]

When last night's death happened in the book, I had to put it down, and then reread it to make sure I didn't get it wrong. Was anticipating how they would pull it off on tv and it was amazing - so emotional and just right. I was watching with my friends (who haven't read the books) and they just sat there and said "What the fuck?". I can't even imagine what's going to happen when they see seasons 2 and 3

[JuneJuly]

wow, I can't believe what I just watched. :bluesad:

[gusta0117]

nnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooo

[IAmNietzche]

Haven't read the books but the rest is going to have to be damn good to justify killing off the best fucking character.

[Kozzy333]

Haven't read the books but the rest is going to have to be damn good to justify killing off the best fucking character.

Tyrion Lannister is still alive.

Seriously though, I'm surprised he was killed off so soon.

[mattmatumbo]

So Jaimie Lannister is in the hands of Robb Stark. Meanwhile Tyrion, his father Taiwon, and the super hot whore are moving to attack Robb before they can get to King's Landing, where unbeknown to Robb, his father, Ned, was executed. Aria is turning into Joan d'Arc in the streets of King's Landing.

Also, the Bastard may leave the wall where the white-walkers are rising up.

There's quite a bit of plot to be resolved in the next, and final, episode.

[IAmNietzche]

So Jaimie Lannister is in the hands of Robb Stark. Meanwhile Tyrion, his father Taiwon, and the super hot whore are moving to attack Robb before they can get to King's Landing, where unbeknown to Robb, his father, Ned, was executed. Aria is turning into Joan d'Arc in the streets of King's Landing.

Also, the Bastard may leave the wall where the white-walkers are rising up.

There's quite a bit of plot to be resolved in the next, and final, episode.
http://i56.tinypic.com/21jx2qu.jpg

If you think all of that will be resolved in the next episode then you will be disappointed.

[JuneJuly]

I can't wait to see Cat kick some ass in the next episode.

"Kill them all."

Judging by the promo it seems like she does know that Ned is dead.

[IAmNietzche]

HBO shows are all about killing off major characters in the penultimate episode of a season.

[mattmatumbo]

http://i56.tinypic.com/21jx2qu.jpg

If you think all of that will be resolved in the next episode then you will be disappointed.

I only hope for a royal ass-whooping of the Lannisters. Awesome reply, btw.

[Ian Walker]

Tyrion Lannister is still alive.

I was just about to say the same thing.

[crackedthesky]

Started reading the book. They did a pretty good adaptation for the show. They changed some things, but for obvious reasons (usually effects-related). Martin is pretty damn good at subjective narration (though it's weird to see characters recounting history when all involved know it; it's for the reader's benefit but somewhat cheesy at times) but his dialogue tags are... overwhelming, haha.

I'm excited for next week's episode, but also a little bummed out since it'll likely be a long wait for season 2.

[deFobbed14yrs]

last episode was sooooooooooo goood

[Shakriel]

Really enjoyed last night's episode, finally sat down and watched it. I knew his death was coming, but sucks anyway.

[Alou]

Watched every episode in the past two days. lol. excited for the next one.

[JamesBond]

The latest episode actually made me sad. Me. Sad. I guess it will be like Spartacus and make the Second season not really relate to the first, in terms of characters. Still saddened actually.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmbtr90RLE1qgdxoz.gif

[-Aaron-]

No it won't be anything like Spartacus, never compare this show to that piece of shit. The outcome of the next episode will only make you want the next season to start instantly. It sets the stage for some quite amazing events to unfold in future episodes.

[JamesBond]

Uh huh and you know this how?

[highfidelity203]

I just stared at the tv screen at the end of this last episode...I couldn't even believe what happened. I was just waiting for something or someone to intervene and when that didn't happen I was in shock.

[crackedthesky]

Uh huh and you know this how?

Because it's based on a book?

[EndSerenading]

Uh huh and you know this how?

Because the show is based on a series of books that are already at 5 complete novels and this show is just finishing the first haha.

[IAmNietzche]

I promise you the biggest obstacle to making this series was the producers pushing back against killing Ned. There's no way they were enthusiastic about that.

[thehereaway]

I just stared at the tv screen at the end of this last episode...I couldn't even believe what happened. I was just waiting for something or someone to intervene and when that didn't happen I was in shock.

This was my reaction.

My brother and I are hooked by this show. The intrigue is so intense and i can't wait to find how all the different storylines will unfold.

[sweepthenation]

Uh huh and you know this how?

Your posts on this website honestly make me angry. Its based on a series of books like everyone else has said - I've read all 4 that have been released, and there is character continuity in every single one. Several characters die every book (and hence every season) but they are always replaced by an equally capable main character.

[mht]

not that I give a shit about shitty Spartacus but you do realize the 6 or 7 episode "mini series" was to offer something because the main character (Spartacus) has fucking testicular cancer and cant act or fucking do anything. So they made a prequel to Season 1's story without him to hold people over.

Game of Thrones follows a structure. The same structure that shitty ass pathetic AMC show Walking Dead follows, but completely adds in stupid things like that cheesy CDC and not killing off certain characters even though in the books they were killed off in like the 4th fucking issue. Ned Stark at least lasts an entire fucking novel. Look at the resume of Sean Bean, Equilibirium and Lord of the Rings he had fucking 15 minute parts and was axed off quickly. This is like Boromir, just without the revenge.

and look at this hard ass in real life:

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/06/sean-bean-stabbed-in-bar-fight/

punched and stabbed for defending a playboy bunny, refuses medical attention, and keeps ordering more drinks.

[highfidelity203]

This was my reaction.

My brother and I are hooked by this show. The intrigue is so intense and i can't wait to find how all the different storylines will unfold.

Yes, this show is so much better than I was initially expecting when HBO first started advertising it. This and Boardwalk Empire have restored my faith in HBO. True Blood's third season kind of lost me.

[JamesBond]

Your posts on this website honestly make me angry. Its based on a series of books like everyone else has said - I've read all 4 that have been released, and there is character continuity in every single one. Several characters die every book (and hence every season) but they are always replaced by an equally capable main character.

So basically I was right. And usually when shows are based on book it isn't fully transferred into tv ie Dexter, True Blood etc. But this one is surely different. Moreover, casting is a big part of any show. But since you read the book I'm sure they'll cast someone exactly the way they wrote it and you read it.
Chuck Bass is supposed to be gay.
Dexter supposed to kill with his kids.
Really accurate kiddo. But i'm honored you are aware of my posts, I have no clue "who you is"

[JuneJuly]

I just stared at the tv screen at the end of this last episode...I couldn't even believe what happened. I was just waiting for something or someone to intervene and when that didn't happen I was in shock.

I definitely thought Arya was going to do something, I was waiting for it the whole time.

[highfidelity203]

I definitely thought Arya was going to do something, I was waiting for it the whole time.

Yes absolutely, I thought she was going to run up with her sword and kill someone

[crackedthesky]

She did try, but Yoren stopped her.

[JamesBond]

anyone read this book over 10 years ago or are all of you hipsters?

[EndSerenading]

anyone read this book over 10 years ago or are all of you hipsters?

what are you even trying to ask?...

[sweepthenation]

So basically I was right. And usually when shows are based on book it isn't fully transferred into tv ie Dexter, True Blood etc. But this one is surely different. Moreover, casting is a big part of any show. But since you read the book I'm sure they'll cast someone exactly the way they wrote it and you read it.
Chuck Bass is supposed to be gay.
Dexter supposed to kill with his kids.
Really accurate kiddo. But i'm honored you are aware of my posts, I have no clue "who you is"

Well so far there hasn't been a single substantive difference between the books and tv show, so pretty confident it will stick right to the plot. And what are you trying to say with the bolded?
Also it's "who you are", not "who you is". And it would be, "Dexter's supposed to kill with his kids".

[crackedthesky]

anyone read this book over 10 years ago or are all of you hipsters?

Says the guy who didn't know it was a book before today.

[EndSerenading]

So let me summarize here: The user comes out and says the 2nd season will not relate to the first in terms of main characters. People correct him. He then asks how they know to which they provide proof. His conclusion is then that he was right along??? That is some crazy logic haha.

[RuckerPark]

....that episode pissed me off

[JamesBond]

what are you even trying to ask?...
it's clear.
Says the guy who didn't know it was a book before today.
Not true. I simply asked why he thinks the next episode will be great seeing as characters will change. He responded that they change for the better. I didn't respond to that because it's subjective. The truth is the novels get more and more farfetched as they went along. If I remember correctly, and let me state I was a preteen when I read these books unlike you guys who read them within the last two years, someone walks out of fire with Dragons. Again, I only remember bits and pieces, thus it's new to me. But the story gets out of hand, magical, and quite retarded.

[JamesBond]

Your posts on this website honestly make me angry. Its based on a series of books like everyone else has said - I've read all 4 that have been released, and there is character continuity in every single one. Several characters die every book (and hence every season) but they are always replaced by an equally capable main character.

Well so far there hasn't been a single substantive difference between the books and tv show, so pretty confident it will stick right to the plot. And what are you trying to say with the bolded?
Also it's "who you are", not "who you is". And it would be, "Dexter's supposed to kill with his kids".

Being a Grammar Nazi shows a strong desire to obtain an elitist status. Thus those who are viewed as Grammar Nazi's usually go to a state school or worse, a community college. And they make small mistakes like the one you used above which is unacceptable. Almost like this sentence. "Witch time does they game start because its going too be played over their and its getting dark"

So stay on topic.

[crackedthesky]

it's clear.

Not true. I simply asked why he thinks the next episode will be great seeing as characters will change. He responded that they change for the better. I didn't respond to that because it's subjective. The truth is the novels get more and more farfetched as they went along. If I remember correctly, and let me state I was a preteen when I read these books unlike you guys who read them within the last two years, someone walks out of fire with Dragons. Again, I only remember bits and pieces, thus it's new to me. But the story gets out of hand, magical, and quite retarded.

That kind of thing is happening from the very beginning. Danaerys is taking baths in boiling water, leaping her horse through a bonfire, and putting her hands in hot coals. Not to mention dreaming about bathing in dragon fire. Sorry you think magic in a fantasy series is retarded, but you totally should've seen it coming, the foreshadowing is there.

Not to mention, you know, the zombies in the prologue of the very first book.

[crackedthesky]

Being a Grammar Nazi shows a strong desire to obtain an elitist status. Thus those who are viewed as Grammar Nazi's usually go to a state school or worse, a community college. And they make small mistakes like the one you used above which is unacceptable. Almost like this sentence. "Witch time does they game start because its going too be played over their and its getting dark"

So stay on topic.

Apparently it isn't THAT unacceptable.

[JamesBond]

That kind of thing is happening from the very beginning. Danaerys is taking baths in boiling water, leaping her horse through a bonfire, and putting her hands in hot coals. Not to mention dreaming about bathing in dragon fire. Sorry you think magic in a fantasy series is retarded, but you totally should've seen it coming, the foreshadowing is there.

Not to mention, you know, the zombies in the prologue of the very first book.
I liked Sean Bean on the show. He was a great lead that's why I liked the show.
Sorry if I said magic in a fantasy series is retarded. I meant to say, Fantasy series are retarded because it's filled with Magic and nonsense. But this show is good, hopefully next season will be better. But without Bean, I'm apprehensive- hence why I made the Spartacus reference earlier. I guess people aren't on my page on AP.net. Maybe I'll go take a walk in H Square and see if I can find some people of like mind.

Apparently it isn't THAT unacceptable.
lol, apparently...and touche. and I'm leaving the e the way it is.

[mht]

again

Spartacus

main character- lives in season 1
-has real life nut cancer
-cant do season 2

mini prequel while main character tries to survive nut cancer

vs

Game of Thrones

Main character - killed off
Man character in books - killed off in book 1




not comparable.

[crackedthesky]

I liked Sean Bean on the show. He was a great lead that's why I liked the show.
Sorry if I said magic in a fantasy series is retarded. I meant to say, Fantasy series are retarded because it's filled with Magic and nonsense. But this show is good, hopefully next season will be better. But without Bean, I'm apprehensive- hence why I made the Spartacus reference earlier. I guess people aren't on my page on AP.net. Maybe I'll go take a walk in H Square and see if I can find some people of like mind.


lol, apparently.

I liked Sean Bean too, but honestly, I sort of expected it. The books are still going, and Bean ha a ton of upcoming work, I didn't expect to see him sign onto a show for seven plus years. But I also didn't watch the show just for Sean Bean.

I've never been a huge fan of fantasy, but when done right, it can be a great genre. This one is following the rules so far. Nothing is randomly introduced, there are signs and groundwork set up before anything happens.

As for the next seasons, I imagine they'll try to find actors of Bean's quality to play some of the other characters. Namely, Stannis Baratheon.

[EndSerenading]

it's clear.


If it was clear I wouldn't have to ask. You contradicted yourself. You gave two options: The first being someone read these books 10 years ago, the second asking as an or (meaning the first couldn't also be possible) asking whether they were just hipsters (who are normally chided for acting like they knew about stuff sooner rather than later. Definitely not someone who would read these books recently). Besides, the first book came out 16 years ago (I own a first edition, first print hardcover via my dad :D)

Also, to be fair yes, I read these books a long time ago, before there was even a glimmer that they would ever be turned into a TV series.

it's clear.

Not true. I simply asked why he thinks the next episode will be great seeing as characters will change. He responded that they change for the better. I didn't respond to that because it's subjective. The truth is the novels get more and more farfetched as they went along. If I remember correctly, and let me state I was a preteen when I read these books unlike you guys who read them within the last two years, someone walks out of fire with Dragons. Again, I only remember bits and pieces, thus it's new to me. But the story gets out of hand, magical, and quite retarded.

Not true. So far, about 3000 pages past the 1st book the story is not an ounce more "magical" or retarded than the first book. Nothing has become ungrounded or outlandish. And I'm sorry for your poor memory. I read the first book at least as long ago (if not longer) than you yet I lack the same symptoms of memory lapses regarding the series that you seem to have :P

Not trying to be a dick, but you come in here asking questions and making statements that seem to imply you didn't even know the story was based on a book series, then you back-peddle trying to act like you read these books 10 years ago and no one else has (yet you somehow forget most of the story), and attack other people as if they know less about the book than you do. The whole thing just reads like a troll attempt.

[sweepthenation]

Being a Grammar Nazi shows a strong desire to obtain an elitist status. Thus those who are viewed as Grammar Nazi's usually go to a state school or worse, a community college. And they make small mistakes like the one you used above which is unacceptable. Almost like this sentence. "Witch time does they game start because its going too be played over their and its getting dark"

So stay on topic.

Congrats, you took Intro To Psychology at your high school, and you now think you're a genius.

[sweepthenation]

it's clear.

Not true. I simply asked why he thinks the next episode will be great seeing as characters will change. He responded that they change for the better. I didn't respond to that because it's subjective. The truth is the novels get more and more farfetched as they went along. If I remember correctly, and let me state I was a preteen when I read these books unlike you guys who read them within the last two years, someone walks out of fire with Dragons. Again, I only remember bits and pieces, thus it's new to me. But the story gets out of hand, magical, and quite retarded.

A) Way to ruin a scene for some of the people in here who haven't read the books
B) If you can't remember who it was after you supposedly read the books (and the person is one of the biggest characters in the entire series - no chance you forget who it is if you read them), then you must have the memory of a piece of cobblestone.
C) You very clearly went on Wikipedia, read the summary for the book (where it's the last major event listed under the plot summary), and then decided you should act like you forgot the name because it was so long ago.
D) You fail

[zion the lion]

A) Way to ruin a scene for some of the people in here who haven't read the books
B) If you can't remember who it was after you supposedly read the books (and the person is one of the biggest characters in the entire series - no chance you forget who it is if you read them), then you must have the memory of a piece of cobblestone.
C) You very clearly went on Wikipedia, read the summary for the book (where it's the last major event listed under the plot summary), and then decided you should act like you forgot the name because it was so long ago.
D) You fail

Just fucking stop already.

[Alou]

...Do people really get elitist over when they read a particular book/series? I've always found actual readers to simply be excited when more people read one of their favorite books....

Game of Thrones is on my reading list. Excited to eventually start it!

[EndSerenading]

...Do people really get elitist over when they read a particular book/series? I've always found actual readers to simply be excited when more people read one of their favorite books....

Game of Thrones is on my reading list. Excited to eventually start it!

exactly!! I still get people reading this series whenever I can. My wife's and my paperback copy of A Game of Thrones has been lent out to so many friends and read in so many countries that it's almost funny. I wish I had put a "log" in the front to track it. I almost enjoy getting new people to read a book series I like as much as reading it the first time.

[mr. man]

I just finished a Storm of Swords. Not that GoT and CoK aren't great books, but that one seriously puts the others to shame.

I can't wait to see some of the events told in that book on the show.

[JuneJuly]

I just finished a Storm of Swords. Not that GoT and CoK aren't great books, but that one seriously puts the others to shame.

I can't wait to see some of the events told in that book on the show.

Here's to hoping it lasts that long.


I need to just buck up and finish the damn book, I've been about halfway done for a week.

[mr. man]

Here's to hoping it lasts that long.


I need to just buck up and finish the damn book, I've been about halfway done for a week.



Yes you do...I seriously could not put that book done from about 400 on. The last 500 pages are so amazing. So much action!

[JuneJuly]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/06/as-game-of-thrones-nears-its-finale-showrunners-david-benioff-and-dan-weiss-talk-about-season-two.html

[EndSerenading]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/06/as-game-of-thrones-nears-its-finale-showrunners-david-benioff-and-dan-weiss-talk-about-season-two.html

As a reader of the books I definitely do not recommend new-fans of the TV show to read that article until the next episode is over.

[Ian Walker]

As a reader of the books I definitely do not recommend new-fans of the TV show to read that article until the next episode is over.

Thanks for the heads-up.

[chris1152]

So I typed up my summarized thoughts regarding the latest episode the other day, but I got tied up at work and it ended up getting deleted. Oh well.

Anyway, I hope by now everyone's realized Ned wasn't ever meant to be the shining hero main character of the series. George R.R. Martin really pulled the rug out from under everybody with that reveal... readers and viewers alike. This is what made me first realize how brilliant Martin is as an author.

It was hard not to root for Ned, and on the surface it originally seemed like he would be around for a lot longer. In reality Martin set him up as the classic Shakespearean tragic hero, and in retrospect all the signs were there the entire time. Lord Eddard Stark was in his element in Winterfell among his family and those most loyal to him. The same trait that made Ned such an admirable leader in the north became his tragic flaw in the south: his honor. Honor was what caused him to act against the Lannisters, declare Gregor Clegane an enemy of the state, and write to Stannis after his brother King Robert died. In the end, Lord Eddard Stark's honor decided his doom.

George R.R. Martin doesn't spoonfeed with this stuff. If he made it any more obvious from the get-go that Ned was going to meet the fate that he did, it would have greatly reduced the impact of the event.

I hope the people who are thinking about quitting the show stick around. Martin introduces many new elements to the story. There are tons of twists and turns in store. The new characters are (for the most part) intriguing and exciting to follow, and the current characters (even the ones that seem 2-D) get deeper and more complex.

[JuneJuly]

I don't know what the hell I'm going to do after this Sunday.

The only thing that keeps me actually looking forward to another day (doesn't mean to come off as really emo, but it probably sounds like it) is GoT. It's been a long long time since I actually followed a show week-to-week.

START SHOOTING SEASON 2 NOW! <3

[sweepthenation]

Production of Season 2 begins June 25th in Northern Ireland