+Noteverythingisaconspiracy Posted May 21, 2014 #376 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Good episode, like the last one. By looking at episode titles, looks like the last 3 episodes are going to be ep8 - The viper and the mountain - they will fight. I don't think they'll change the book outcome here ep9 - Keepers of the wall - the battle on the wall. will be cool to see giants in action ep10 - Children - probably means children of the forest.... maybe we will meet leaf or the three eyed raven I think it would be a good idea if you used spoiler tags when discussing future events in the series. Maybe we should have a seperate thread for people who have read the books ? I would like to be able to discuss the books (they are great aren't they), while at the same time i would hate to spoil anything for the non book readers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 21, 2014 #377 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I broke down and watched an episode, although I don't think it's psychologically or physically healthy to watch things with excessive violence. I have one question -- at the rate they kill people off, how does the place stay populated? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Noteverythingisaconspiracy Posted May 21, 2014 #378 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I broke down and watched an episode, although I don't think it's psychologically or physically healthy to watch things with excessive violence. I have one question -- at the rate they kill people off, how does the place stay populated? They have the biggest cast of any previous TV series And the cast is only going to become bigger in the next season, we still haven't seen Victarion, Euron, old and young Griff (with entourage), Doran, Arianne, ( ), Wyman Manderly (lord to fat to sit a horse), the kindly man and so on ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted May 21, 2014 #379 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I don't know if this would be considered a spoiler to ask, but... Has Cersei married again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Noteverythingisaconspiracy Posted May 21, 2014 #380 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) I don't know if this would be considered a spoiler to ask, but... Has Cersei married again? As long as we keep on the spoiler tags on i see no problem with that: The answer is no. I am not going to say why, because that would ruin a very big surprise for you. Edited May 21, 2014 by Noteverythingisaconspiracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted May 21, 2014 #381 Share Posted May 21, 2014 As long as we keep on the spoiler tags on i see no problem with that: The answer is no. I am not going to say why, because that would ruin a very big surprise for you. Damn. For both parts of your answer. I'll get to it in the book sooner or later. *goes off and pouts* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted May 21, 2014 #382 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I broke down and watched an episode, although I don't think it's psychologically or physically healthy to watch things with excessive violence. I have one question -- at the rate they kill people off, how does the place stay populated? There's only one way to find out. Keep watching and don't worry, it's good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin11 Posted May 21, 2014 #383 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) To those that have read the books, What do you think Littlefinger's end game is? I know there are a lot of theories out there. One theory is he wants to be king, others say hand of the king, still others say he wants to set himself up as Warden of the North. I was just thinking the other day that what if the most ambitious character in game of thrones really isn’t, and Petyr Baelish is really doing what he is doing simply because he loves Cat and is getting back at those who he thinks hurt her and kept her from him. And also: Who do you think will be the 3 dragon riders? I think 1. Dany Targaryen 2. Jon (Snow) Targaryen ( I know what some of you are thinking and no Jon was not killed. If he was killed that would be a whole lot of story wasted. I know Martin has killed people off in the past without thinking, but I don't think he would kill Jon for so little a reason of mutiny.) Martin may be a genius or the most transparent writer I have ever read. 3. Aegon Targaryen And Brandon Stark will enter the mind of one of the dragons. Edited May 21, 2014 by Odin11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin11 Posted May 21, 2014 #384 Share Posted May 21, 2014 As i understand it G.R.R.Martin has indeed told them how it will end. When the producers first met Martin, he apparently asked them the following question, to see if they had paid attention when reading the books: - Who is Jon Snows mother ? And they got it right ! They still haven't told what their answer was I think i might know: Not really a spoiler, just a guess. Lyanna Stark is the mother and Rhaegar is the father ? To be fair, if someone has read the books and didn't get that they would be pretty dumb. Martin has spelled it out so much that he has done everything but outright say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted May 22, 2014 #385 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I broke down and watched an episode, although I don't think it's psychologically or physically healthy to watch things with excessive violence. I have one question -- at the rate they kill people off, how does the place stay populated? I did the same and tried to watch the Pilot a week ago. I made it through about 15 minutes of peoples heads being chopped off every 30 seconds or so - and looking uber fake - before I decided I would switch it off. Not very interesting at all I thought, just an excuse to televise violence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 22, 2014 #386 Share Posted May 22, 2014 There's only one way to find out. Keep watching and don't worry, it's good for you. Actually I think not; programs like that cheapen life and glorify politics and murder. Even though most people see it as only entertainment, there are those not so stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted May 22, 2014 #387 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Guys it's just entertainment. It actually has a good story on top of the violence. That's opinion of course but you shouldn't be so serious about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Raven Posted May 22, 2014 #388 Share Posted May 22, 2014 although I don't think it's psychologically or physically healthy to watch things with excessive violence. I Actually I think not; programs like that cheapen life and glorify politics and murder. Even though most people see it as only entertainment, there are those not so stable. You're looking way to much into this. It is a TV series. Sadly, life has always been cheap, especially in times past. Politics has always been filled with murder and back-stabbing. Sadly, this is how it;'s been. :S Just because they make a TV show on it, doesn't make the show bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted May 23, 2014 #389 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I think the series is interesting, it shows how people did fight and die for power and all those that supported their causes, but I do hope the beautiful dragon lady gets it. she seems the most kindest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted May 24, 2014 #390 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Well, beautiful Queen Dany did indeed get something in the last episode...a very *hot* Daario Naharis! In the books Daario isn't supposed to be all that good looking though. It's nice that they made that particular change for the series (easier on the eyes!). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 24, 2014 #391 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Guys it's just entertainment. It actually has a good story on top of the violence. That's opinion of course but you shouldn't be so serious about it. It is just entertainment to you. If you've been in war you may have a different reaction -- all those slaves and whatnot being killed are lives and this sort of thing cheapens it.I will say one thing. I use to harp on all the sexual prudery when I thought graphic violence much worse. Now the sexual part has caught up. There is no law says I have to watch it, and I won't. The thing is I worry about the effects on those not completely balanced, as well as the overall effect to efforts to make this a more humane world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted May 24, 2014 #392 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Life in ancient times (in reality no less) was violent, oppressive, brutal, sexually exploitive and so on. Historical dramas can and do highlight such negative activities. IMO there's no reason why historical fiction can't as well. Game of Thrones is an adult drama and as such potential viewers should be forewarned. If portrial of violence etc. bothers you then it's not the type of TV series that's for you. Also, I think that modern 'cop shows' and 'murder mysteries' probably encourage violence more than historical dramas since those acts of violence are set in the here and now. Edited May 24, 2014 by Lilly clarification 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted May 24, 2014 #393 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Frank, I understand you fear crazy people susceptible to influence by media violence but lighten up. It is a fictional TV show, made for grown-ups as stated above, based on a fictional book that probably uses elements of historical reality in its perception of medieval societies. Ehh, maybe your just not cut out for it. Just don't watch but you're missing out on a modern classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted June 2, 2014 #394 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Oh man. That was awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah_444 Posted June 2, 2014 #395 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I was not emotionally prepared for that. The credits rolled and I just stared at the screen with my hands over my mouth the entire time unable to move. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted June 2, 2014 #396 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well I don't think it's historical reality at all or the species would long since have vanished. The reality is that through most of history people have been born, lived, and died with very little happening to them. We get a different impression of history because the narratives concentrate all the exciting parts together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted June 2, 2014 #397 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Well I don't think it's historical reality at all or the species would long since have vanished. The reality is that through most of history people have been born, lived, and died with very little happening to them. We get a different impression of history because the narratives concentrate all the exciting parts together. Otherwise it'd be boring. Anyhow, I simply said there's probably elements of historic reality in the social dynamics and the bloodshed and means of implementation. Edited June 2, 2014 by F3SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted June 2, 2014 #398 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I figure I may appear square here if not positively trapezoid, and I accept the realities of history have to be understood and accepted. The latter however can be achieved in history textbooks without the graphic intensity. I feel the appeal here is to sadistic impulses and of course ordinary pornographic impulses. I have never had anything against pornography as long as they are adults and there is no portrayal of sadism or rape or other similar anti-social impulses. I have always had a thing against graphic violence. This is pure cheap commercial use of people's less fortunate instincts and is degrading. One can have a ripping murder mystery without the actual murder scene, one can have a truly frightening horror show without blood and gore, using suspense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3SS Posted June 2, 2014 #399 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yep, trapezoid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted June 2, 2014 #400 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Jamie and Tyrion scenes...awesome! Best of the series and that is saying a lot. Edited June 2, 2014 by Merc14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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