Game of Thrones, tv only, books don't exist, no backstory...NERDS already ruining a series that hasn't started (2 Viewers)

[timschochet]

I think one guy who will survive the battle is the Hound. Because I figure he has to kill his brother. 

 

[McJose]

What a strange society we live in...

Here is a show where we’ve seen pretty much every type of violence and brutality imaginable season after season and we love it.

But a 17 year old character  (played by a 21 year old actress) has sex (with about 5 seconds of blurry sideboob) and people are uncomfortable?

 

[McJose]

“Remember when Arya slit Meryn Trant’s throat?  And then Walder Frey’s and Little Finger’s?  Oh and then she poisoned an entire banquet hall of dudes?  She’s bad-###.”

”I can’t believe she told Gendry to take his pants off.  I remember when she was just a little tomboy running around Winterfell.  Gross.”

 

[TripItUp]

So many great scenes...this is probably a top 10 episode for me. 

 

[zoonation]

Great acting all around this episode.  

Sansa/Dany scene the best of several fantastic ones.  

 

[zoonation]

Yup. Still a lot of nothing in 2 episodes of a short season. 

I bet the fight next week doesn't even finish and we are left with a cliff hanger on who survived. 

The horror!

 

[McJose]

I’m dead

https://twitter.com/ghostlikecrime/status/1120195760752979968?s=20

 

[Kevrunner]

Jamie:  what about afterwards?

Bran:   how do you know there is an afterwards?

 

[zoonation]

I know you enjoyed all the chit chat and characters reminiscing but keep in mind...

No talk about how they will defend themselves against the dead dragon.

Speaking of dragons, no talk if their two dragons were able to get enough food and will be ready for battle. They are by far their best weapon. Why?

It's like they focused on having a ton of people in this episode just so they can validate killing them soon but steered away from a worthy plotline. 

Bad episode.

I don’t get this take at all.  The show has always been about the characters.  

Aside from 30 seconds here and there moving chess pieces around on a map in some tent, the show has never been about the details of specific battle planning. 

It’s not a History Channel documentary on war tactics that won the battle of the bulge. 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Lots of great insights here & plenty of funny. 

My favorite scenes were the opening & the knighting of Brie. I have been waiting 20 years for Jaimie to cross the goal line of redemption. 

I forgive him. 

Any future that keeps him redeemed - will be acceptable to me now. 

Of course I have preferences, but...the main goal has been accomplished. 

Well done, J.

Will watch again this week. 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

The night gathers and now my watch begins

I just scratch my BALLZ. 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Put me in the weak writing column.  Worst writing probably of the series.  It's like the writers are trying to carry the show by having highlighting characters with a past together - expecting viewers to geek out over the pairings.

And if you read this thread you can see that it is working.

That’s the point. We have spent 7 years with these characters. They’ve lived. A lot of them are going to die. We got a last send off. Why in the world is that weak writing?  That’s great writing. 

I agree with Frosty, but there was one instance of potential bad writing imo. 

I say potential because I am not sure if it was the writing itself, or the way it was executed. 

The scene I thought fell short, was when Tyrion repeated his joke about how he wanted to die - to Jaimie. 

I really liked the original, but this one just didn't feel right to me. When I re-watch, I might get a better understanding. 

 

[zoonation]

Love Gendry’s commitment to work/life balance.  Dead on the the doorstep seemed like he’d need to pull an all nighter in the forge?  Nope.  Fast asleep in a comfy bed.  The team’s got it.  

 

[Billy Bats]

Danny wants the iron throne and the seven kingdoms. 

The North/Sansa wants to keep their sovereignty as promised. 

Jon is now rightful heir to the iron throne and all 7 kingdoms, but is dedicated to the North and really never wanted a title. 

At the end Danny refuses to give up full reign, Jon doesn’t want it or want to take it from her. Danny and Jon agree to split the throne, but won’t remain together. Jon remains King of the North, while Danny is queen of the rest. And she’s pregnant with the prince that was promised who continues the the pure royal bloodline of Targaryens. 

 

(don’t know if it makes sense but it sounds good in my head  )

 

[IC FBGCav]

What a strange society we live in...

Here is a show where we’ve seen pretty much every type of violence and brutality imaginable season after season and we love it.

But a 17 year old character  (played by a 21 year old actress) has sex (with about 5 seconds of blurry sideboob) and people are uncomfortable?

I was very uncomfortable, I have a bad imagination and prefer full boob.  

 

[IC FBGCav]

F this S. An hour of these dweebs smiling, hugging, kissing, joking, singing, playing touch-butt in the park. F U HBO for wasting my time. F U to heck.

I see someone doesn't care about plot.  I think this was a very necessary episode if you are interested in the storylines.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Regarding Jamie and "getting out of it", I like the Bran ideas. 

Also, I believe that Dany may not be as harsh as many expect. 

I can't remember the source of my memory, but Barristan Selmy spent a good deal of time explaining to Dany the true threat the Mad King posed from the perspective of one of his King's Guard. 

The reason that Jamie is my favorite character arc, is the redemption angle. 

Therefore, I am really hoping that the full truth comes out, and he finally gets recognized for the good deed (killing MK) that has haunted him since. 

I don't need him to live or have a happy ending, but I want his true motivation to be revealed. The irony of the moniker King Slayer (irt it's overall meaning - not just the slayin') is big in my mind - cause he saved a city & maybe an entire kingdom with that. Even though it has partially led to the current mess irt the Iron Throne. 

Maybe that be too big a wish - but, here's ta hope.

Brienne is there, too, and if she speaks up for him, Sansa will listen imo

Had to go back and find this Bob.

You win my fav prediction of the week.

Congrats!

Your prize is in the mail - White Raven sent!

 

[El Floppo]

I agree with Frosty, but there was one instance of potential bad writing imo. 

I say potential because I am not sure if it was the writing itself, or the way it was executed. 

The scene I thought fell short, was when Tyrion repeated his joke about how he wanted to die - to Jaimie. 

I really liked the original, but this one just didn't feel right to me. When I re-watch, I might get a better understanding. 

They've done a bit of full-circle rehashing so far this season- of lines, actions, circumstances...enough that some of its starting to feel forced.

Melisandre is definitely not done. She said only last season that she still had to die in Westeros. 

Remember how Tyrion and Varys got a whole gang of Red Priests to come preach Dany's awesomeness in Mereen? She, all those priests, and maybe the Second Sons could make a last-minute appearance like the elves at Helm's Deep. 

Based on the resurrections, the Lord of Light is a real power behind the scenes. Based on the visions to the Hound and the rest of the Brotherhood, the Lord of Light is indeed positioned against the White Walkers. It's basically now or never, it would be weird for such an important power to not play a role in the final battle in some way. 

I woke up this morning thinking about red witch and Lord of light. Given they brought back John and burning sword, both (and we knew John would- but haven't really talked burning sword) have to feature massively here...or else what's the point of all that?

I didn't think about the red priests and the rest of the order... 

 

[Capella]

That’s the point. We have spent 7 years with these characters. They’ve lived. A lot of them are going to die. We got a last send off. Why in the world is that weak writing?  That’s great writing. 

Because people on the internet have to be snarky and act like they know more than the showrunners of one of the most popular shows ever. 

 

[Capella]

Danny wants the iron throne and the seven kingdoms. 

The North/Sansa wants to keep their sovereignty as promised. 

Jon is now rightful heir to the iron throne and all 7 kingdoms, but is dedicated to the North and really never wanted a title. 

At the end Danny refuses to give up full reign, Jon doesn’t want it or want to take it from her. Danny and Jon agree to split the throne, but won’t remain together. Jon remains King of the North, while Danny is queen of the rest. And she’s pregnant with the prince that was promised who continues the the pure royal bloodline of Targaryens. 

 

(don’t know if it makes sense but it sounds good in my head  )

This is a happy ending and I don’t think we are getting that. 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Melisandre is definitely not done. She said only last season that she still had to die in Westeros. 

Remember how Tyrion and Varys got a whole gang of Red Priests to come preach Dany's awesomeness in Mereen? She, all those priests, and maybe the Second Sons could make a last-minute appearance like the elves at Helm's Deep. 

Based on the resurrections, the Lord of Light is a real power behind the scenes. Based on the visions to the Hound and the rest of the Brotherhood, the Lord of Light is indeed positioned against the White Walkers. It's basically now or never, it would be weird for such an important power to not play a role in the final battle in some way. 

I woke up this morning thinking about red witch and Lord of light. Given they brought back John and burning sword, both (and we knew John would- but haven't really talked burning sword) have to feature massively here...or else what's the point of all that?

I didn't think about the red priests and the rest of the order... 

I sorta missed this earlier. Good thoughts. 

Kinda like a Chekhov's gun. I thought the same irt Lightbringer too. 

And, as before, I think a focused script would have to address this. 

The question is, how focused is the rest of the script? 

I hope it is adequately covered. 

 

[belljr]

Is the big woman here?

 

[El Floppo]

I sorta missed this earlier. Good thoughts. 

Kinda like a Chekhov's gun. I thought the same irt Lightbringer too. 

And, as before, I think a focused script would have to address this. 

The question is, how focused is the rest of the script? 

I hope it is adequately covered. 

More I think about it- it would be a huge plot hole if this angle doesn't play an important part... Especially since John is still in the story only because of Lord o light borrowed time.

 

[The Dude]

Because people on the internet have to be snarky and act like they know more than the showrunners of one of the most popular shows ever. 

That is so off the mark for me personally.  I have the objectivity to recognize the drop in quality of the writing.  I would guess most in here lack objectivity in assessing the show.

 

[Capella]

That is so off the mark for me personally.  I have the objectivity to recognize the drop in quality of the writing.  I would guess most in here lack objectivity in assessing the show.

Lots of people mentioned that after episode 1. Last night however was great.  Your observations aren’t particularly special, Ebert.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

That look Pod gave her and her acknowledgment of it when she said she never wanted to be a knight was priceless.  I also particularly loved watching Jaime during the interactions between Brienne and Tormund.

I think it’s kind of interesting Jaime more or less burst into that open chemistry giving her something Tormund never could, really no one else could and would. She seemed flummoxed by Tormund’s attraction to her and earlier by Jaime’s respect for her. It’s complicated.

 

[eoMMan]

I think one guy who will survive the battle is the Hound. Because I figure he has to kill his brother. 

Speaking of, Mountain needs more scenes.

 

[hagmania]

Put me in the weak writing column.  Worst writing probably of the series.  It's like the writers are trying to carry the show by having highlighting characters with a past together - expecting viewers to geek out over the pairings.

And if you read this thread you can see that it is working.

I'd argue this makes it at least decent to good writing.

 

[eoMMan]

I was very uncomfortable, I have a bad imagination and prefer full boob.  

I was hoping Sansa walked in and joined them.

 

[hagmania]

This. Tyrion the only one smart enough to sit down with Bran and pick his brain for any knowledge that may help against the coming threat.

And then he says later, "I think we'll win."

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I agree with Frosty, but there was one instance of potential bad writing imo. 

I say potential because I am not sure if it was the writing itself, or the way it was executed. 

The scene I thought fell short, was when Tyrion repeated his joke about how he wanted to die - to Jaimie. 

I really liked the original, but this one just didn't feel right to me. When I re-watch, I might get a better understanding. 

Just to show us that Tyrion retells the same jokes and stories constantly. Hopefully Dany gave him a little confidence. 

 

[culdeus]

I was hoping Sansa walked in and joined them.

She hasn't had the best few episodes outside of costumes. 

 

[hagmania]

What a strange society we live in...

Here is a show where we’ve seen pretty much every type of violence and brutality imaginable season after season and we love it.

But a 17 year old character  (played by a 21 year old actress) has sex (with about 5 seconds of blurry sideboob) and people are uncomfortable?

One would not think it be like it is but it do

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

That is so off the mark for me personally.  I have the objectivity to recognize the drop in quality of the writing.  I would guess most in here lack objectivity in assessing the show.

I fully admit lacking objectivity. This story has been so much a part of my life for so long, that I am thrilled to get anything now. 

 As a result, I interpret things in the best possible light, I suppose. 

In the long run, my personal enjoyment trumps any real attempt to be fully objective. 

I understand that others may have a different enjoyment curve. 

 

[KarmaPolice]

Surprised so many want these appearances from characters we haven't seen or have ####ed off awhile ago.  I guess it adds to the nerdery and theories, but I am good not having Howland Reed and The Red Woman show up at the 11th hour.  

 

[hagmania]

“Remember when Arya slit Meryn Trant’s throat?  And then Walder Frey’s and Little Finger’s?  Oh and then she poisoned an entire banquet hall of dudes?  She’s bad-###.”

”I can’t believe she told Gendry to take his pants off.  I remember when she was just a little tomboy running around Winterfell.  Gross.”

But also that's why I didn't close my eyes or walk out of the room. It was an important scene to realize she has grown up. Still doesn't make it a bit tough to watch tbh.

 

[hagmania]

Lots of great insights here & plenty of funny. 

My favorite scenes were the opening & the knighting of Brie. I have been waiting 20 years for Jaimie to cross the goal line of redemption. 

I forgive him. 

Any future that keeps him redeemed - will be acceptable to me now. 

Of course I have preferences, but...the main goal has been accomplished. 

Well done, J.

Will watch again this week. 

Yeah, basically as soon as we start getting Jaime POV chapters he became a top tier character in need of a top tier arc. This scene probably came from George.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Just to show us that Tyrion retells the same jokes and stories constantly. Hopefully Dany gave him a little confidence. 

Heh - just like my pop's jokes & stories. 

I buy that. Then my reaction would be the same as I felt about the dragon riding scene last week. 

Good idea - but the way it was done did not really fit my taste. 

Since this was my only real irritation, I am very satisfied. 

 

[Capella]

https://twitter.com/brandintyrrel/status/1120208996755890176?s=21

this is so good

 

[KarmaPolice]

What a strange society we live in...

Here is a show where we’ve seen pretty much every type of violence and brutality imaginable season after season and we love it.

But a 17 year old character  (played by a 21 year old actress) has sex (with about 5 seconds of blurry sideboob) and people are uncomfortable?

I find this odd too.  We have seen just about every type of violence and sex we can in this show, but some odd looking CGI boob makes people feel weird?  

 

[culdeus]

Battle isn't supposed to go multiple episodes right?  Leaves 3 for.... something.  Somebody gotta make it out alive because the zombies don't really talk or look good naked. 

 

[hagmania]

This is a happy ending and I don’t think we are getting that. 

Yeah, we're getting a mostly devastated Westeros that will survive, just with very few of the people we know to continue on with it.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Surprised so many want these appearances from characters we haven't seen or have ####ed off awhile ago.  I guess it adds to the nerdery and theories, but I am good not having Howland Reed and The Red Woman show up at the 11th hour.  

Howland reed isnt showing up....red women is

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Lots of great insights here & plenty of funny. 

My favorite scenes were the opening & the knighting of Brie. I have been waiting 20 years for Jaimie to cross the goal line of redemption. 

I forgive him. 

Any future that keeps him redeemed - will be acceptable to me now. 

Of course I have preferences, but...the main goal has been accomplished. 

Well done, J.

Will watch again this week. 

Agree. But Jaime is still fighting for a woman. And it’s a very different kind of woman. That’s his cause. Switch that current on, and he can be a very positive force for good. It appears that has happened.

 

[Mile High]

Surprised so many want these appearances from characters we haven't seen or have ####ed off awhile ago.  I guess it adds to the nerdery and theories, but I am good not having Howland Reed and The Red Woman show up at the 11th hour.  

The red women and the lord of light have been set up since the beginning to have an impact on this battle.  It would be worse for the story for her to not show up.

 

[need2know]

Dany is going to cause problems moving forward.  Would not be shocked to see a split with the starks

 

[hagmania]

Surprised so many want these appearances from characters we haven't seen or have ####ed off awhile ago.  I guess it adds to the nerdery and theories, but I am good not having Howland Reed and The Red Woman show up at the 11th hour.  

Remember: we're all desperately trying to write the last two books.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I agree with Frosty, but there was one instance of potential bad writing imo. 

I say potential because I am not sure if it was the writing itself, or the way it was executed. 

The scene I thought fell short, was when Tyrion repeated his joke about how he wanted to die - to Jaimie. 

I really liked the original, but this one just didn't feel right to me. When I re-watch, I might get a better understanding. 

I think there were a few scenes that felt "off" to me.   You mentioned the joke and the odd beat afterwards, and I thought there were a couple odd things like that during the campfire scene, especially after Davos was around and with Hound/Berric/Arya.    Like somebody said, it sort of felt like a few times they were just trying to find every possible combo of characters they could think of since we were stuck at Winterfell, and I don't think all the parings were needed or made for great scenes.  

STILL - there were some great scenes - basically anything with Jaime (feels to me like he is doomed), I liked the Arya weapon scene, Sansa/Dany, etc.   There were also some great moments that had me laughing as well, which I personally haven't had for while.  I thought it was a very good episode of Thrones, and one of the better episodes in the last dozen or so, but I would hesitate to put it in the top 10 episodes of the series for the reasons above.  

I fully admit lacking objectivity. This story has been so much a part of my life for so long, that I am thrilled to get anything now. 

 As a result, I interpret things in the best possible light, I suppose. 

In the long run, my personal enjoyment trumps any real attempt to be fully objective. 

I understand that others may have a different enjoyment curve. 

Could also be because you are stoned 24/7 too. 

 

[the moops]

Speaking of, Mountain needs more scenes.

He doesn't do anything. We really want more scenes of him just being huge and crushing skulls?

 

[KarmaPolice]

The red women and the lord of light have been set up since the beginning to have an impact on this battle.  It would be worse for the story for her to not show up.

I get that, but to me it would feel a tad odd to have her show up out of the blue after 2 seasons, but whatever.   Sort of like Ghost being there this episode.