Game of Thrones

[kokobombon]

The story that got my attention the most is Bran' s (the actor grew so much! also the little brother, he's not so little anymore). Without spoiling it so much, is his story interesting in the books?
Also, season 1 and book 1 were so similar that I couldnt finish reading it... for what we' ve seen so far, is the show stearing away from the second/third books?

 

[Littleathquakes]

I find Bran's story incredibly boring in the books. Like I know it's fantasy but his story gets really weird and crazy. I have no idea where Martin is going with his character.

 

[Phuel]

Thanks guys for bringing some background to the Sam incident! I kind of got that he wasn't supposed to be hanging with his buddies but the way they chose to show that wasn't clear. And I don't know if it's such a good idea to have Sam be the sole reason that so many of the Watchers are dead; Isn't that an error punishable by death...?

And yeah-- I'm stunned how Isaac/Bran has really grown; his cheekbones are so prominent now. Arya too; I noticed her chest... I don't know if this was intentional, but Arya still moves with very feminine gestures-- the way she stooped to pick her sword up in such a dainty manner would give her right away as a girl if she were trying to pass as a boy. Her and her group are adorable.

The Jaime and Brienne odd coupling really shouldn't work-- but it does work, and amazingly so. Jaime has always been charming to the end despite his psychotic side. Brienne is just such an odd looking woman, but she's completely endearing and charming in her lack of self-awareness-- she's just genuine. Her innocence, naivety and lethal combination makes for such a likable and fascinating character. I'm dreading when these two will be separated.

Margery seems to be another character that's written too be too clever and witty so would appeal to a modern audience's sensibilities-- like Tyrion. I much prefer characters like Dany and Jon for their insecurities and tribulations despite their great potentials. That and they're just beautiful to look at.

Another character I really like is Joffrey-- without him, the show really wouldn't be so much fun. Jack does an awesome but thankless job as the sadistic brat who's really a coward out of control with a heart black as pitch that even his own mother is afraid of.

I hope they're not slacking and thinking they can get away with sloppy writing and bad direction now just because the show is so huge. I also sense they're squeezing in Tyrion just because he's the most popular and he's also their award-winning bait. Was it necessary for his scene here at all?

 

[chickadee]

I'm so glad to see Jack getting a lot of appreciation lately, here and imdb. He's a great actor and he does an incredible job. But there's a new sadistic kid on the block, and he's going to make Joffrey look like a p*ssy cat.

 

[heelscatchfire]

So anyone that has read the books. Is the Theon torture scene in a different book?

You guys are right, Jack does a great job portraying Joffrey.
I like Bran's storyline because of the warg. I like to see a bit of fantasy and magic. Also its seen a bit in Jon as well. All character's have something that is so likeable about them. That's something I like about the show.

Yea I can't even remember Tyrion's scene in epsidoe 2 so it probably was not necessary.

 

[Littleathquakes]

To answer your question: the book actually doesn't have torture scenes of Theon, rather he has moments where it's describe him limping or in pain and mention because he's had things (fingers/skin/genital) removed. And thank God for that.

 

[jml2]

oh lord I can't handle the grusome stuff on this show, I'm not looking forward to this new sadist.
The kid playing Joffrey definitely should get a golden globe or something.

 

[heelscatchfire]

Thanks Littleathquakes for clearing that up. I remember a mention of his finger & things like that.

 

[Sam12]

I find Bran's story incredibly boring in the books. Like I know it's fantasy but his story gets really weird and crazy. I have no idea where Martin is going with his character.

YES!! I dread seeing his name when I am about to turn the page. And its all the same in each chapter, some wolf dream where he killed a bunny. I also did not particularly enjoy Samwell but his storyline has become somewhat interesting. Anything is better than Bran.

 

[valeryblack]

For some reason anything that is not happening in King's Landing/wherever Dany is doesn't really interest me...

 

[CommanderTMugler]

This episode was a bit slow for me, next weeks seems more interesting, I can't wait for the scenes betweem Olenna and Cersei as well as Dany buying her army.

 

[Littleathquakes]

I know...I was like "there's 5 more minutes left...I think she's going to do it, I think she's going to do it" then the punk rock version of Rains of Castarmere started blasting and the credits rolled.

 

[Littleathquakes]

Actually just reading some reviews, it's "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" that was played

 

[Phuel]

I've never liked Tyrion or Peter the way that everyone seems to adore him, but this season I can't stand him. His scenes are insufferable and seems to be there only because he's "Tyrion" and everybody loves Tyrion so the show wants to give him his time even though his story is just fluff. Meanwhile, more interesting and important stories are shortened, or cut at the expense of "The Tyrion Show"-- like Dany's and Jon's-- which will actually have some consequences to this world of theirs. Do we need to see Tyrion gifting his Page with whores like some Playboy's version of "The Price Is Right"...? I'd prefer a longer scene with Dany and the Slave Trader-- actually, more Dany and no Tyrion would be most welcomed. And Arya's goodbye to Hotpie was adorable and the appropriate "breather" instead of more "cool" tyrion.

The gratuitous nudity, slanted towards the women, comes off as a bunch of geeky writers thinking that their audience are only a bunch of geeky 17-year-olds boys.

And oh yeah, poor Jaime. His dad is not going to be happy: An imp first, and now a cripple.

 

[Sam12]

its HBO, what do you expect from them

loved that scene with Arya as well

 

[kokobombon]

I have no problem with gratuitous nudity but gratuitous scenes? no, thank you. That scene with Pod and Tyrion was such a waste! I thought something more important was coming but when he poured the wine and asked for details I couldn´t believe it...

Poor Jaimie, no good deed goes unpunished :/

Who else is glad to see Misfits´Iwan Rheon?

 

[jml2]

that Tyrion and friends scene was probably a waste of time given how much they need to cram in, but I kind of liked it. There's so much backstabbing and dog eat dog competition, it's a relief to watch a few characters getting along and having fun

 

[Littleathquakes]

I loved Jaime's scene - they did that scene really well.

 

[heelscatchfire]

Ye Tyrion's scene was funny but I agree did we really need to see him give Pod some whores and ask for details. I'd much rather see other extended scenes.

Poor Jamie, oh well. I really like the new Jamie that comes out of the mutilation. I can't wait for those scenes.

I'm also excited to see Iwan Rheon! I wonder what he is up too with Theon.

 

[Phuel]

Just want to add how cool was that Theon chase scene! Finally, some well-choreographed action scene for the season-- too bad it was so short... and the ending with the "Deliverance" homage... Theon's got a great as* LOL

I look forward to seeing Arya more and more now, she's just the perfect breather for me. Her scenes are very natural, and never tedious, or contrived. Her combination of awkwardness and naive confidence makes her so endearing to me.

I find the slave trader's attitude towards Dany so deliriously entertaining-- in a cleverly written way: His disgustingly chauvinist attitude towards her; demeaning and belittling her throughout his meetings with Dany is hilariously left out by his interpreter without missing a beat. And all the while, apparently Dany completely understands what he's saying. She's so focused on securing the army, his words mean nothing to her-- because he is nothing to her.

I love how confidently, and how with utter surety Dany rules now-- even putting her most trusted Jorah in his place, lest he forget who he's dealing with. She's really grown into her own. Her scorn and merciless ferocity for those who have betrayed her are dealt with in the severest of ways. But those that unjustly suffer-- even strangers, she's sympathetic and kind, and unafraid of retaliation. She's no bleeding heart Liberal. She has come to define "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". Love her more with every passing episode. Dany, Arya and Cersei are the Holy Trinity, and reason to watch, for me. And Jon Snow.