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Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?
The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?
Definitely very cool. Here is the wiki backstory on the song. No spoilers.My linkGreat episode, loved to hear "the National" play Rains of Castamere as the credits rolled.
I've read something like this mentioned a few times and just wanted to toss in my opinion. I don't have any issues with her turning the Hound down, I think she just isnt sure who to trust, in any case, so she just plays it the same way with everyone, Tyrion, Cersi, Hound etc.'thecatch said:Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.'JerseyToughGuys said:meh
All of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it.
While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases.
(if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).
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I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
I agree. I think she is playing the game quietly. But she is definitely over her "prince Charming" bs. She now just waits for her turn to make a move. Given another shot now to push Joffrey off the ramparts, I think she takes it.I've read something like this mentioned a few times and just wanted to toss in my opinion. I don't have any issues with her turning the Hound down, I think she just isnt sure who to trust, in any case, so she just plays it the same way with everyone, Tyrion, Cersi, Hound etc.'thecatch said:Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.'JerseyToughGuys said:meh
All of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it.
While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases.
(if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).
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I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
Interesting, thanks.Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
And at this point it's not like she should be trusting anyone. For all she knows it was a set up by Joffrey.'Sabertooth said:Maybe, but here is a guy famous for being a psychopath asking her to come with him alone one a couple hundred mile journey. What could possibly go wrong, right?'thecatch said:Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.'JerseyToughGuys said:mehAll of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it. While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases. (if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
I think she made a reasonable decision. All indications were that Stannis was going to take King's Landing and start burning Lannisters. Stannis fought alongside Ned Stark during the last wars and, IIRC, was not happy that they beheaded Ned. It was reasonable to assume that she stood a better chance of surviving by surrendering herself to Stannis than being caught fleeing with Hound.And at this point it's not like she should be trusting anyone. For all she knows it was a set up by Joffrey.'Sabertooth said:Maybe, but here is a guy famous for being a psychopath asking her to come with him alone one a couple hundred mile journey. What could possibly go wrong, right?'thecatch said:Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.'JerseyToughGuys said:mehAll of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it. While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases. (if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
Maybe, but the Hound has also been protecting her and saved her from the mobs when Joffrey could not have cared less what happened to her. Seems to be a safer bet than sitting around (even with a stannis victory who knows what will happen with pillaging troops). plus, unlikely that Joffrey would have set that particular petty plot in motion while he was in danger of being dethroned and killed.And at this point it's not like she should be trusting anyone. For all she knows it was a set up by Joffrey.'Sabertooth said:Maybe, but here is a guy famous for being a psychopath asking her to come with him alone one a couple hundred mile journey. What could possibly go wrong, right?'thecatch said:Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.'JerseyToughGuys said:mehAll of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it. While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases. (if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
I think you can get the physical books cheaper and it's easier to leaf around to the appendices and previous pages for reference with the physical books.I can get the first 4 iBooks to read on my iPad for $29.99. is this a good deal? am I better off just buying the paperbacks?
Gigantic-On the other hand...I hope they don't bring in Natalie Dormer into this series any more than is absolutely necessary. She damn near ruined The Tudors by herself.![]()
Best part of that show. All downhill after she was gone.That's a good point. It was Ned after all who ultimately saved Stannis at Storms End, right?I think she made a reasonable decision. All indications were that Stannis was going to take King's Landing and start burning Lannisters. Stannis fought alongside Ned Stark during the last wars and, IIRC, was not happy that they beheaded Ned. It was reasonable to assume that she stood a better chance of surviving by surrendering herself to Stannis than being caught fleeing with Hound.And at this point it's not like she should be trusting anyone. For all she knows it was a set up by Joffrey.Maybe, but here is a guy famous for being a psychopath asking her to come with him alone one a couple hundred mile journey. What could possibly go wrong, right?Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.mehAll of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it. While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases. (if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.
I didn't know what that was. I started to fast-forward through the credits and caught a second of it. Thought it was odd but didn't really listen to it.Definitely very cool. Here is the wiki backstory on the song. No spoilers.My linkGreat episode, loved to hear "the National" play Rains of Castamere as the credits rolled.
Im not sure she felt as if she could trust him and that it wasn't a test of her loyalty. She didn't see the Hounds metamorphosis at the gate.I think Arya's already taken that crown, followed by perhaps Robb. I thought Sansa bloomed a bit in this past episode, but not getting the heck out of dodge with one of Westros' most dominant (and intimidating) warriors was epic dumb.She's already proven herself smarter than both her parents, and may end up being the smartest Stark of all of them.Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.meh
All of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it.
While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases.
(if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).
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I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.I haven't read the book, but I did look ahead to see if Tyrion was a goner and I saw the part about his wedding with Sansa. Another reasons she should have bailed.
Im not sure she felt as if she could trust him and that it wasn't a test of her loyalty. She didn't see the Hounds metamorphosis at the gate.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.I think Arya's already taken that crown, followed by perhaps Robb. I thought Sansa bloomed a bit in this past episode, but not getting the heck out of dodge with one of Westros' most dominant (and intimidating) warriors was epic dumb.She's already proven herself smarter than both her parents, and may end up being the smartest Stark of all of them.Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.meh
All of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it.
While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases.
(if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).
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I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.I haven't read the book, but I did look ahead to see if Tyrion was a goner and I saw the part about his wedding with Sansa. Another reasons she should have bailed.
I think Arya's already taken that crown, followed by perhaps Robb. I thought Sansa bloomed a bit in this past episode, but not getting the heck out of dodge with one of Westros' most dominant (and intimidating) warriors was epic dumb.She's already proven herself smarter than both her parents, and may end up being the smartest Stark of all of them.Sansa's the biggest idiot in the history of literature, and now, television.meh
All of the accounts re: "Renly's ghost" leading the assault were second hand. None of the main characters actually saw it.
While it wasn't telegraphed to the viewer during the actual battle scene, the net result is the same. You learn what happened after the fact in both cases.
(if you were really really going nuts on details, you'd notice it wasn't a Lannister (no Crimson Red). That alone would be enough intrigue to satisfy until they fully revealed who it was).
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I have a bigger problem with The Hound offering to free Sansa and her turning it down. Bigger implications imo.I haven't read the book, but I did look ahead to see if Tyrion was a goner and I saw the part about his wedding with Sansa. Another reasons she should have bailed.
The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
True, and the whole thing about Sansa not catching on about the Hound's insubordination I think makes sense. I'll have to go back and watch that scene.The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
Even if it was a set up, which is highly unlikely given the context, how woul she have been worse off if she went for it? It's not like standing pat was a fantastic alternative.The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
I do believe she wanted to believe him, but simply must always be on full alert and survival mode. Well that and that every son-of-a-##### associated with House Lannister is not to be trusted.True, and the whole thing about Sansa not catching on about the Hound's insubordination I think makes sense. I'll have to go back and watch that scene.The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
It wasn't a bad decision necessarily. She's a Stark in King's Landing against her own will. Her brother Robb is waging a war against the Lannisters. Stannis is a Baratheon who fought alongside their father against the Targaryen's. It was reasonable for her to consider Stannis an ally to her cause more than the Hound.Even if it was a set up, which is highly unlikely given the context, how woul she have been worse off if she went for it? It's not like standing pat was a fantastic alternative.The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
Loras is Renyl's lover, not the Lannister cousin who was fighting within the walls (they kind of look alike, it's the hair). Renly is Stannis' gay brother who was killed by Stannis' smoke monster.Pretty sure Ceresi just hit the cousin in the spot where he was shot with the arrow. That would be extremely painful.Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
Ah, so I was right in thinking it was the Lannister cousin fighting. I thought people were saying it was Loras.Loras is Renyl's lover, not the Lannister cousin who was fighting within the walls (they kind of look alike, it's the hair). Renly is Stannis' gay brother who was killed by Stannis' smoke monster.Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
The Lannister cousin Lancel was fighting and took and arrow, and then went to the Queen.Loras (Renley's gay lover)was the guy who took his helmet off in the Throne Room when Tyron came in and announced the battle was won.Ah, so I was right in thinking it was the Lannister cousin fighting. I thought people were saying it was Loras.Loras is Renyl's lover, not the Lannister cousin who was fighting within the walls (they kind of look alike, it's the hair). Renly is Stannis' gay brother who was killed by Stannis' smoke monster.Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
Yeah, that's what I thought as I was watching it. I just misunderstood people after reading the thread who seem to be saying that it was Loras fighting the whole time. My mistake.The Lannister cousin Lancel was fighting and took and arrow, and then went to the Queen.Loras 9Renley's gay lover)was the guy who took his helmet off in the Throne Room when Tyron came in and announced the battle was won.Ah, so I was right in thinking it was the Lannister cousin fighting. I thought people were saying it was Loras.Loras is Renyl's lover, not the Lannister cousin who was fighting within the walls (they kind of look alike, it's the hair). Renly is Stannis' gay brother who was killed by Stannis' smoke monster.Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
No worries, I get confused all the time and the 2 guys look similar, was just trying to helpYeah, that's what I thought as I was watching it. I just misunderstood people after reading the thread who seem to be saying that it was Loras fighting the whole time. My mistake.The Lannister cousin Lancel was fighting and took and arrow, and then went to the Queen.Loras 9Renley's gay lover)was the guy who took his helmet off in the Throne Room when Tyron came in and announced the battle was won.Ah, so I was right in thinking it was the Lannister cousin fighting. I thought people were saying it was Loras.Loras is Renyl's lover, not the Lannister cousin who was fighting within the walls (they kind of look alike, it's the hair). Renly is Stannis' gay brother who was killed by Stannis' smoke monster.Same guy that was fighting within the walls? He looked to be dressed differently.And what did Cersei do to him to knock him down in such pain. I thought she might have pushed in the arrow that he took but upon rewatch it didn't look like it was sticking out. I though he was hit more in the side but she pushed him in the chest.that was Loras,So who was the guy that first came through the throne room and took his helmet off at the end?
Loras did fight when they rode in on horsebackDon't read this if you don't want to know specifically -- this is for Sabertooth's post.Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
If I remember correctly it was more chest/shoulder area and he pulled it out. I think it hit between the chest plate and shoulder plate in the armorAnd didnt lancel take an arrow to the chest? and then retreat to talk to the queen? then he had no arrow?
The Queen then punched him in the wound...Really curious how they will end Season 2 before the credits roll . . . .
I can see them closing out Season 2 at the Fist. Two blasts, preparation, then a delayed third blast, the men of the Nights Watch share dreadful looks. The landscape around them lighting up with pale blue eyes in the dark, then fade to black would be cool.They ended Season 1 with Fire - Season 2 could be Ice
Don't read this if you don't want to know specifically -- this is for Sabertooth's post.Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
Don't read this if you don't want to know specifically -- this is for Sabertooth's post.Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
Im not looking for a specific answer, just a yes or no. Do we find out eventually what actually happened to Ben Stark?The series isn't over yet. Still no signs but he hasn't been forgotten either. Mention of him continues.
Standing pat seems okay to me. If King Stannis prevails, he should treat Sansa well. If King Joffrey prevails, which seems a lot less likely,Even if it was a set up, which is highly unlikely given the context, how woul she have been worse off if she went for it? It's not like standing pat was a fantastic alternative.The guy that rescued her from the rape works for the guy who ordered her father's head on a stick.True, but I'd find a guy that rescued you from a rape (and god knows how many STDs) more trustworthy than the jackhole kid that ordered your father's head on a stick. Just saying.
Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.

I was a little confused by that as well, I saw it twice and the arrow hit him in the right side up near the collarbone, but the queen ##### pushed him in the left side, or so it appeared to me. Obviously it was meant to be the wound that she hit, but it didn't look right to me. And obviously he at one point broke off the arrow or puled it out, because that's what you do.If I remember correctly it was more chest/shoulder area and he pulled it out. I think it hit between the chest plate and shoulder plate in the armorAnd didnt lancel take an arrow to the chest? and then retreat to talk to the queen? then he had no arrow?The Queen then punched him in the wound...
Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.
right I dont remember that either.she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.

she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.

she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.
she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.
she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.right I dont remember that either.
Answers can be in spoilers, but since I didn't give anything away I'm not using them here.she's still got her plan with Ser Dontos.Has that been mentioned yet in the show? I don't remember it if so.right I dont remember that either.I think they did show him at some point in the season though, right? And I'm not sure that plan is ever put in place until after Blackwater, but it's been awhile since I read the books and timelines blur.