Game of Thrones on HBO: non-book thread (2 Viewers)

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Who saved Theon from the three horsemen? Same guy who unshackled him?

Yes, same guy. We don't know who he really is though. He claimed Theon's sister sent him, but that likely isn't true since the info he gave about her waiting for him east wasn't true.The men that were trying to recapture Theon called the mystery man "*******" so perhaps this was a clue. Remember that that Bolton's ******* son was supposedly sent to capture Theon back in S2. In think they are intending to make this mysterious.

I assumed all along that Bolton's ******* was the one that chopped off Jaime's hand. Martin does a great job with misdirections.

Bolton's ******* was sent to Winterfell. Bolton said he sent his "best hunter" after Jaime.

Yeah, but what happened with the ******* when he got to Winterfell? I assumed that was him outside of Winterfell and that he may have gone rogue, sacked Winterfell and took Theon as his own prisoner. If that was the ******* saving Theon last episode, who had Theon then? That crucifix like thing looks just like the image on their banner. So did the ******* somehow double cross his own men and father? I have no idea what is happening there. I'm interested in it, but it's really not clear right now where that is going.

I think you are asking the right questions. Making the observations while being confused is what the TV writers seem to be intending. We aren't supposed to know exactly what happened at Winterfell and to Theon. All we know is that the ******* of Bolton was at Winterfell and that Robb Stark instructed him to allow all the Greyjoy men to leave if they turned over Theon.

 

[Gr00vus]

Watched a bit of this episode again last night. Selmy's got quite the pot belly going. Hard to take him seriously as the best swordsman in Westeros with that going on.

 

[The Dude]

Tonights episode getting high marks - things are supposed to happen

 

[Mile High]

Tonights episode getting high marks - things are supposed to happen

Bring on the Dragons.

 

[Ilov80s]

Tonights episode getting high marks - things are supposed to happen

Bring on the Dragons.

Slave trader is toast. Previews also make it look like something real serious is going to happen between the Hound and Thoros.

 

[bushdocda]

Tonights episode getting high marks - things are supposed to happen

 

[=Smackdown=]

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

Finally caught up on these - tonight will be my first 'live' episode. Can't wait.

 

[Runningman]

Watched a bit of this episode again last night. Selmy's got quite the pot belly going. Hard to take him seriously as the best swordsman in Westeros with that going on.

Now that you mentioned it, it has blown it for me too. Put your metal girdle back on dude, suck it in.

 

[Chadstroma]

I have been bored at work recently so I took to reading up on some things on the Fire and Ice Wiki. Now, I have enjoyed the show and have wanted to keep enjoying the show rather than constantly comparing it to the books- hence, not reading the books. In reading the Wiki, I have accidently come across some spoilers which I wish I had not but I also have gained some insight on some things where you can not get the depth of it on the show.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Nice episode

 

[TLEF316]

Yeah, didn't see that whole business with Crastor coming.

Didn't realize that the slavers were speaking Valeryian. Just figured it was some other random language. Made what everyone knew was going to happen all the more obvious.

 

[shadyridr]

Knew it was gonna happen but still was awesome to see. And i dont get why the rangers let that guy (the one with all the daughters, forgot his name) treat them like crap. Also, why did he even take them in in the first place?

Finally, not to beat a dead horse but wtf is going on with Theon? Lol

 

[The Duff Man]

Damn, that is cold the way that dude played Theon.

 

[The Dude]

Yeah, didn't see that whole business with Crastor coming.

Didn't realize that the slavers were speaking Valeryian. Just figured it was some other random language. Made what everyone knew was going to happen all the more obvious.

Actually, it was spilled last week that Dani understood the language. After she strikes the deal and takes the brunette translater, the brunette says something in the home language and Dani answers her in english.

 

[Doubtingthomas]

I really liked that episode. Things are moving along nicely. Fastest hour on tv.

 

[Ilov80s]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.

As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

 

[lbouchard]

The most pressing question in my opinion: When is Dani going to get naked???

 

[Steed]

Last episode the red priestess made mention that stannis wasn't the only one with a king's blood. And now gentry is hanging with some Lord of Light followers....things that make you go hmmm

 

[shadyridr]

The most pressing question in my opinion: When is Dani going to get naked???

season 1

 

[Doubtingthomas]

The most pressing question in my opinion: When is Dani going to get naked???

season 1

Again.

 

[Christo]

The most pressing question in my opinion: When is Dani going to get naked???

season 1

Again.

season 1

 

[Dez]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

Agree very confusing on that with Theon. I had a feeling that she was going to have the Dragon kill him there was no way she was giving up 1 of her Dragons. Great episode tonight.

 

[Doubtingthomas]

The most pressing question in my opinion: When is Dani going to get naked???

season 1

Again.

season 1

Again, again.

 

[Ilov80s]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

Agree very confusing on that with Theon. I had a feeling that she was going to have the Dragon kill him there was no way she was giving up 1 of her Dragons. Great episode tonight.

Yeah, the last scene was great despite being very obvious. So many of the great moments in this show have been shocking. This was telegraphed, but managed to still be really powerful. It was handled perfectly. The show seems to really be peaking.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

They are Watch, it looks like they are just hungry, fed up Watch.

 

[Major]

I really liked that episode. Things are moving along nicely. Fastest hour on tv.

Yup. Probably the only tv show I know that needs two hours.

 

[KarmaPolice]

REALLY liked this epidsode.

Any time Tywin is on screen is is great, and it was great to see Cersei taken down a peg.

Varys really had some great scenes too - opening with him and Tyrion and the sorcerer was brilliant. Also liked him basically describing Littlefinger as The Joker, saying that he wouldn't care if the world burned, as long as he was the king of it.

Theon's stuff was even more confusing, but I trust that they are going somewhere with it.

Even though I am not a huge fan of Dany lately, her scene at the end was great.

Special shout out to the Queen of Thorns - I wish I could remember it exactly, but her comment to Varys has to be one of the best so far in the series. Something about seeing what happened when "the non-existent bumped up against the decrepit"? That had me

 

[Chadstroma]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

They are Watch, it looks like they are just hungry, fed up Watch.

And remember, most of the Watch are criminals of some sort.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Crazy episode, it seemed full of set-up: Hound and this Brotherhood guy, Sansa and Tyrells, Cersei/Tyron against Joffrey, Brann vs a bird, some kind of new rogue group beyond the wall that is neither Watch nor Wildling. Of course the big payoffs were Mormont is dead and Dany's lesson for the slave trader.As for Theon, still very confusing. It seems he set Theon up to improve his standing amongst his peers. He lets Theon out, tracks him knowing the other guard will find him. He then kills those guys, blames it on Theon and can take his glory as the man that brought him back. Also, he got a very important confession: the Stark boys are alive.

They are Watch, it looks like they are just hungry, fed up Watch.

And remember, most of the Watch are criminals of some sort.

Exactly. We are used to following around lovable outcasts like Sam and Jon, but most are murderers and rapists.

 

[modogg]

Last episode the red priestess made mention that stannis wasn't the only one with a king's blood. And now gentry is hanging with some Lord of Light followers....things that make you go hmmm

Good call here. There was an interesting scene in the previews for next week with Arya freaking out and Gentry holding her down. After seeing her dad get his head cut off, and everything else she has seen, I don't know what will happen that will make her do that.

And it will be interesting to see how the Hound does against the one-eyed guy when he uses the fire with him. I wonder if his panic with seeing fire will have him freak out and kill the guy quick, and that is why Arya screams?

 

[Mile High]

Dany is drafting herself a nice team.

 

[maxwelledison]

Dany is drafting herself a nice team.

Nice.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Exactly. We are used to following around lovable outcasts like Sam and Jon, but most are murderers and rapists.

Which makes it pretty silly that the daughter-####er was treating them so poorly and thinking it wasn't going to come back to bite him.

Who the heck starves, taunts, and emasculates a bunch of ex-criminal soldiers while parading a bunch of girls around that they can't touch and thinks it's going to end well?

 

[The General]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

He was at King's Landing back in season one. After the Mountain (the Hound's brother) chopped his horse's head off and ran away, Ned Stark gave orders to Beric Dondarrion to lead a group to go capture the Mountain. Dondarrion didn't have an eye patch back then, but he does now.

 

[mad sweeney]

Exactly. We are used to following around lovable outcasts like Sam and Jon, but most are murderers and rapists.

Which makes it pretty silly that the daughter-####er was treating them so poorly and thinking it wasn't going to come back to bite him. Who the heck starves, taunts, and emasculates a bunch of ex-criminal soldiers while parading a bunch of girls around that they can't touch and thinks it's going to end well?

The Gods frown upon people who kill their hosts, and vice versa, after bread and water have been shared. I believe they touched on this with Frey, the crazy dude at the river castle last season when idiot Cat went to see him to get across the river. Plus Craster's crazy and lives alone with a hundred or so women and sacrifices babies to the Old Gods. You really want to hold him to any rational standards?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Exactly. We are used to following around lovable outcasts like Sam and Jon, but most are murderers and rapists.

Which makes it pretty silly that the daughter-####er was treating them so poorly and thinking it wasn't going to come back to bite him. Who the heck starves, taunts, and emasculates a bunch of ex-criminal soldiers while parading a bunch of girls around that they can't touch and thinks it's going to end well?

The Gods frown upon people who kill their hosts, and vice versa, after bread and water have been shared. I believe they touched on this with Frey, the crazy dude at the river castle last season when idiot Cat went to see him to get across the river. Plus Craster's crazy and lives alone with a hundred or so women and sacrifices babies to the Old Gods. You really want to hold him to any rational standards?

That combined with the fact that his was the only place north of the the wall where the Night's Watch had any sort of safe haven, and he knew it.

And Sweeney touches on a very important theme/point in the series that has come up a couple times

Spoiler

And is a major theme in the books

- it is very uncool to break those rules about being a guest.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

berric dondarrion. In season 1 Ned Stark sends him and a group out to hunt down the Mountain nad bring him to justice

 

[shadyridr]

Dany is drafting herself a nice team.

lol I said to my wife. Now shes got an army AND dragons. I think we know whos gonna win this war.

 

[shadyridr]

That old lady is flippin awesome!

 

[Brady Marino]

What an episode.

Diana Rigg is freaking awesome in her role. So is Natalie Dormer in hers. She's got her meathooks BURIED into both Joffrey and Sansa.

The scene when Mormont and the incest dude die was very well done.

Like where Brienne/Jamie is going.

For the first time all series, I believe Dany is a legit threat instead of a hapless wanderer. That whole scene was very well done.

Looking forward to Sandor vs Baric.

Meh on the Theon storyline, but I've been meh on him from the get-go, so I may be biased. Same on Bran.

And finally, while she's probably not the hottest on the show, I'd give the whore that Varys consults with the fiercest 2 minutes and 12 seconds of her life.

 

[Steed]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

berric dondarrion. In season 1 Ned Stark sends him and a group out to hunt down the Mountain nad bring him to justice

Good info here. I was wondering if he was missing an eye 2 seasons ago. Looks like another interesting backstory developing there.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

berric dondarrion. In season 1 Ned Stark sends him and a group out to hunt down the Mountain nad bring him to justice

Good info here. I was wondering if he was missing an eye 2 seasons ago. Looks like another interesting backstory developing there.

I dont recall an eye patch. Seems those fellows have found the "light"

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Margerie is pushing toward TopFive levels of hotness. My god.

 

[bigbottom]

For the first time all series, I believe Dany is a legit threat instead of a hapless wanderer. That whole scene was very well done.

The scene when she comes out of the fire was pretty awseome as well. But yeah, like seeing her be a badass.

 

[belljr]

loved last nights episode, still forget peoples names but really liking this season

 

[Gr00vus]

That episode is one of the best hours of t.v. I've ever seen.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

- so now Dany has dragons and a sick army. what's her next move? she can't just head straight to King's Landing, can she? what about making a move on Dragonstone to reclaim it for her family?

- Varys and the old broad seemed on the same page on what to do about Littlefinger. so what's the plan, to marry off Sansa to Loras so LF can't have her? is Margery in on it?

damn, I love this show...

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Who is the one eyed guy in the caves who is going to fight the Hound? I thought the Hound knew him and used his name but I didn't catch it.

berric dondarrion. In season 1 Ned Stark sends him and a group out to hunt down the Mountain nad bring him to justice

Were we supposed to remember that? Man, this show expects a lot out of us sometimes