HBO - Song of Ice&Fire Series -Varsity Thread - no TV only whiners (2 Viewers)

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

They had Mance disappear for a season

Yeah, but there was still talk of him and that Mance was moving towards the wall. My only point is that they would have some hint at Catelyn at this point if she were coming back. I might be wrong but my sense is they aren't adding it.

Really depends on where that story goes in the next book, no? Seems like a showdown between Zombie-Cat and Jamie is going to happen in short order. If that ends up having implications in the overall story, they can't simply ignore it.

I don't think any TV viewer is going to forget Cat, or that she was killed at the Red Wedding. For the TV viewer, this is still a story of Stark v. Lannister with a little Targaryen and White Walker thrown in on the side. TV viewer would relish the thought of Cat coming back - even if the Lannisters are a bit decimated themselves at this point.

I could see season 5 starting with a body washing up on shore, thoros and berric discovering it, and voila!

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

It would have been a great cliffhanger, and all the tv-only crowd would have been speculating about a zombie army marching on Kings Landing.

I would have no issue if they cut it entirely. It just isn't a part of the story that interests me and seems tangential to the the rest of the story.

they aren't cutting that, or the young griff stuff either

You have a direct line to thinking of the producers? They introduce her next season and it will seem out of place to TV only folks.

Though don't think they cut the young griff stuff as that seems a little more interesting/important

How so? They continue to play up that Brienne is trying to fulfill her oath to Catelyn, so it seems destined to end with Brienne in front of Lady Stoneheart claiming that even though she has Jamie's sword, she is trying to find the girls. That story needs a natural conclusion - the #### kick was not it...

In the books at least there was some continuation of her story. If I remember correctly (and this is testing my memory of the books) Arya had a dream where she pulled the body of Catelyn out of the river and the story of the brotherhood without banners went on as they started hunting Frey's. The TV show basically has had the brotherhood folks disappear as we haven't seen them since the middle of season 3 after the Hound and Baric fight. By the time Brianne starts storming around the riverlands looking for the stark girls this story has already started moving forward and Catelyn is alive and hunting Freys. Seems to me bringing that all back now is out of place as Catelyn has been off screen for a long time and Brienne has been doing her wondering act for awhile without any mention of the brotherhood w/o banners. So given In the books, she had reappeared pretty quickly and that hasn't happened in the show my best guess is they cut it.

I'm also going off of memory...was it a dream for Arya where she saw this or one of Bran's or Jon's through their wolf?

Arya wolf dream.

 

[babydemon90]

Funny, lots of people are eager to see several story elements cut - but then also complaining how there's not enough of a storyline to keep the show entertaining next season.

They're probably going to focus on Dorne heavily, I imagine we'll get some nice shots of the sand snakes...

 

[PatsWillWin]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

It's worth considering that there is a history on tv of shows going along their own path after leaving the book course even while the books were being written. Walking dead comes to mind. HBO in particular went completely away from the book story with True Blood. If indeed GRRM told the show runners what the ending would be, they could take their own path from here, away from the books, on their way to that shared ending. I would not be surprised.

 

[Sean]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

If we are talking of all time (at least the characters we know a little about) I'd pick Arthur Dayne.

 

[Thunderlips]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

Jamie said maybe three in the show....I have to assume that he was talking about Barristan Selmy and The Mountain w. The Mountain not being a swordsman but just being a brute. Jamie said he never saw Oberyn fight, wouldn't know about Drogo, if healthy would have beaten Brienne and would have killed Ned if allowed.....

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

If we are talking of all time (at least the characters we know a little about) I'd pick Arthur Dayne.

If you Google it you'll find page upon page of threads on this with some good arguments and what characters in the books believed.

 

[Rick James]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

GRRM has said that if Arthur Dayne had his valyrian sword Dawn he would beat Selmy. But if he did not have Dawn, it would be a toss-up.

In the time period of the GoT universe, those two guys are probably the best fighters. Followed closely by Jaime (with both hands), Khal Drogo, and The Mountain. just IMO.

In the overall universe of ASOIAF, I think Aemon Targaryen (the Dragonknight) is considered the best knight. Here's a pretty sweet description from the asoiaf wiki:

---------------

Aemon was knighted young[2] and joined the Kingsguard at the age of seventeen.[3] He served under four kings: Daeron the Young Dragon, Baelor the Blessed, his father Viserys II, and lastly his own brother, Aegon IV.

Prince Aemon has been referred to as the noblest knight who ever lived, and his skill with a sword is legendary throughout Westeros. He bore the Valyrian steel sword Dark Sister, previously wielded by Aegon the Conqueror's sister-wife Visenya.

Songs speak of his doomed love for his brother's queen, his own sister, Queen Naerys. He supposedly cried when Naerys married their brother.[4] After his brother Aegon became a king, rumors started about Aemon being the actual father of Aegon's son and heir, Prince Daeron.[5]

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[Tusken Raider]

They had Mance disappear for a season

Yeah, but there was still talk of him and that Mance was moving towards the wall. My only point is that they would have some hint at Catelyn at this point if she were coming back. I might be wrong but my sense is they aren't adding it.

Really depends on where that story goes in the next book, no? Seems like a showdown between Zombie-Cat and Jamie is going to happen in short order. If that ends up having implications in the overall story, they can't simply ignore it.

I don't think any TV viewer is going to forget Cat, or that she was killed at the Red Wedding. For the TV viewer, this is still a story of Stark v. Lannister with a little Targaryen and White Walker thrown in on the side. TV viewer would relish the thought of Cat coming back - even if the Lannisters are a bit decimated themselves at this point.

I could see season 5 starting with a body washing up on shore, thoros and berric discovering it, and voila!

I'd like to see them reintroduce the Brotherhood early next season, hunting Freys & outlaws (too bad they didn't delve very far into their misson to hunt the Mountain & his band.) Not really give them a POV scene, but maybe through narratives & highlights. Mention the name "Stoneheart" through reports to Jaime/Cersei, Littlefinger, etc., and build her up as a mysterious foe for a few episodes. Brienne & Pod continue hunting for Sansa, etc. Have her captured and make Stoneheart a big mid-season reveal.

Also, I was happy with the way they took the Hound down in the show. I was fearful that they were going to let him become septic & wither away since Rorge, Tickler, etc had already been wasted.

 

[Shadowfax]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

Tower of the Hand did a deadliest warrior contest a while back.

link

 

[encaitar]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

Bronn has to be up there. He fights dirty and is ambidextrous.

Garlan Tyrell is a better swordsman than Loras, by Loras's own words.

Qhorin Halfhand was feared by all wildlings. Jon says Qhorin could've killed him at any time when he fights him and Jon was the best swordsman currently at Castle Black.

Gerold Dayne(The Darkstar) is considered the most dangerous man in Dorne. We haven't seen much of his fighting skill yet, but there's a reputation for a reason.

Areo Hotah is another Dorne swordsman that needs to be on the list. He cut down Arys Oakheart(a Kingsguard) like he was a child.

Strong Belwas has to be considered. His scars are proof enough.

Syrio Forel, First Sword of Braavos, defeated five men with a stick.

Victarion Greyjoy is a monster to deal with, especially if you're fighting on a boat.

Personally, I would probably still choose Barristan Selmy. Jaime with two hands would probably be neck and neck with him.

 

[Hot Diggity Dog]

Selmy by a mile. Dared the whole kingsguard to take him on at retirement age. Even Jaime admits it. "Best move I ever saw."

 

[Gr00vus]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

 

[sn0mm1s]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

I don't think so. Only he and Ned survived and it was 7 on 3.

 

[sn0mm1s]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

In a given tier one fighter might be slightly favored - but never outclassed

Top Tier

Selmy, Dayne, Jaime, The Hound, Robert Baratheon

2nd Tier

Oberyn, Drogo, Thoros, Gerald Hightower, Lewyn Martell, Mance, Aero Hotah

3rd Tier

Rhaegar, Bronn, The Mountain, Great Jon Umber, Daario, Brienne, Loras

4th Tier

Ned, Jorah, Halfhand, Strong Belwas, misc Kingsguard

5th Tier

Jon Snow, Robb Stark

 

[Thunderlips]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

In a given tier one fighter might be slightly favored - but never outclassed

Top Tier

Selmy, Dayne, Jaime, The Hound, Robert Baratheon

2nd Tier

Oberyn, Drogo, Thoros, Gerald Hightower, Lewyn Martell, Mance, Aero Hotah

3rd Tier

Rhaegar, Bronn, The Mountain, Great Jon Umber, Daario, Brienne, Loras

4th Tier

Ned, Jorah, Halfhand, Strong Belwas, misc Kingsguard

5th Tier

Jon Snow, Robb Stark

Mountain's too low...Jon Snow and Robb are waay to high.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

isn't the theory that he warged into the sword of the morning and won the battle?

 

[Gr00vus]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

isn't the theory that he warged into the sword of the morning and won the battle?

I have no idea. That would be interesting.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

isn't the theory that he warged into the sword of the morning and won the battle?

I have no idea. That would be interesting.

I think the theory is that he tried to warg into Dayne and distracted him just long enough that Eddard could kill him.

 

[sn0mm1s]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

In a given tier one fighter might be slightly favored - but never outclassed

Top Tier

Selmy, Dayne, Jaime, The Hound, Robert Baratheon

2nd Tier

Oberyn, Drogo, Thoros, Gerald Hightower, Lewyn Martell, Mance, Aero Hotah

3rd Tier

Rhaegar, Bronn, The Mountain, Great Jon Umber, Daario, Brienne, Loras

4th Tier

Ned, Jorah, Halfhand, Strong Belwas, misc Kingsguard

5th Tier

Jon Snow, Robb Stark

Mountain's too low...Jon Snow and Robb are waay to high.

The Mountain is feared because he is big - but we saw the Hound and Oberyn deal with him pretty easily. Jaime thinks he can take him no problem. Bronn thought it would be a pretty even fight. Jon and Robb I just threw on the bottom tier because I am sure people wanted to know where they might be.

 

[sn0mm1s]

Howland Reed must have some kind of skills to be the guy who saved Ned's bacon at the Tower of Joy. I really hope Martin gives us more on that character.

isn't the theory that he warged into the sword of the morning and won the battle?

Not in anything I have read. It sounds like one of those far fetched theories with no evidence to back it up.

 

[Thunderlips]

Has there ever been a discussion about who the best swordsman is? Like who would win a March Madness type tournament?

Jamie

Loras

Robert (in his prime, and obviously with the hammer, not sword)

Mountain

Oberyn

Brienne

Barristan (in his prime)

Khal Drogo (prob would be out of his element vs. steel, but would be dangerous)

Ned (no chance he's #1, but seems good enough to rate)

Hound (same comment as Ned, not sure he's anything special)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

In a given tier one fighter might be slightly favored - but never outclassed

Top Tier

Selmy, Dayne, Jaime, The Hound, Robert Baratheon

2nd Tier

Oberyn, Drogo, Thoros, Gerald Hightower, Lewyn Martell, Mance, Aero Hotah

3rd Tier

Rhaegar, Bronn, The Mountain, Great Jon Umber, Daario, Brienne, Loras

4th Tier

Ned, Jorah, Halfhand, Strong Belwas, misc Kingsguard

5th Tier

Jon Snow, Robb Stark

Mountain's too low...Jon Snow and Robb are waay to high.

The Mountain is feared because he is big - but we saw the Hound and Oberyn deal with him pretty easily. Jaime thinks he can take him no problem. Bronn thought it would be a pretty even fight. Jon and Robb I just threw on the bottom tier because I am sure people wanted to know where they might be.

Where did Jamie confirm that?

 

[Thunderlips]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

 

[sn0mm1s]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

 

[shuke]

Man you guys are nerding this thread up.

 

[Thunderlips]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Flashbacks via Bran could really help explain things that show only people don't get, and possibly help us readers as well if they go deeper based on what GRRM has told them.

 

[sn0mm1s]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

Being saved could just mean he distracted, stabbed, tangled up, or tripped Dayne before he could kill Ned. It doesn't mean that he fought him in a straight up fight. I mean, the fight wasn't even to begin with since it was 7 vs. 3.

Also, I think it is pretty safe to assume that it was Ned and Selmy that had a thing for Ashara - not Howland Reed.

 

[Thunderlips]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

Being saved could just mean he distracted, stabbed, tangled up, or tripped Dayne before he could kill Ned. It doesn't mean that he fought him in a straight up fight. I mean, the fight wasn't even to begin with since it was 7 vs. 3.

Also, I think it is pretty safe to assume that it was Ned and Selmy that had a thing for Ashara - not Howland Reed.

From the books, it sounds like a lot of people had a thing for her.....but there's theories about Reed/Ashara based on the stories Meera and Jojen told Bran about the Harrenhal tournament years ago. To that, I don't think those were throwaway "flavor" stories.....but explanations.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

Being saved could just mean he distracted, stabbed, tangled up, or tripped Dayne before he could kill Ned. It doesn't mean that he fought him in a straight up fight. I mean, the fight wasn't even to begin with since it was 7 vs. 3.

Also, I think it is pretty safe to assume that it was Ned and Selmy that had a thing for Ashara - not Howland Reed.

For whatever reason, I have it in my mind that Howland used his net (his daughter uses one in the books) to screw Dayne up long enough to give Ned time to kill him.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I have a feeling that the fake Arya story will be eliminated.

 

[Thunderlips]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

Being saved could just mean he distracted, stabbed, tangled up, or tripped Dayne before he could kill Ned. It doesn't mean that he fought him in a straight up fight. I mean, the fight wasn't even to begin with since it was 7 vs. 3.

Also, I think it is pretty safe to assume that it was Ned and Selmy that had a thing for Ashara - not Howland Reed.

From the books, it sounds like a lot of people had a thing for her.....but there's theories about Reed/Ashara based on the stories Meera and Jojen told Bran about the Harrenhal tournament years ago. To that, I don't think those were throwaway "flavor" stories.....but explanations.

I do think though, that modern entertainment media has more or less trained us to expect that everything ties up in a neat bow. I don't know whether Martin feels that same way. At times, I think he didn't feel that way.....but I wonder if success or outside influences would shift his mindset so that everything became some grand reveal or "pop" to keep you reading from chapter to chapter. I think if you look the "Unsullied" show viewers conversations...they're so enamored with the BIG SWERVE!!!!! that's coming next, that I don't think they'd be fine with unfinished business. They're definitely trained to think "everything is everything".... but part of me hopes that Martin doesn't give a #### about tying up loose ends or explaining everything; that Jon's just the kid of a Bar Hag, that Benjen's bones are frozen near the Milkwater and Ned just got lucky at the Tower of Joy.

 

[Thunderlips]

I have a feeling that the fake Arya story will be eliminated.

The article in EW about Season 5 said they thought the Iron Islands storyline would be tossed to the scrap heap. There was a Jayne Poole character in the show (extra). Has there been ANY extraneous girls in the show Ramsey could be married to.

 

[sn0mm1s]

In regards to Howland Reed....I don't think it's something as simple as that he was such a good fighter he saved Ned or that he's simply stayed at home these past 17 years because Ned asked him to.

If you extend Jojen Reed's greendream abilities to his father....is it that much of a stretch to assume those abilities were the reason Ned and Howland survived?

I don't think it is an inherited ability. In the books, it seems that only natives of Westeros who have near death experiences gain these powers (Jojen, Bran, Patchface).

I can't believe though that a dumpy little crannogman's gonna take on and defeat The Sword of the Morning. Poison?...maybe....but the only other plausible situation to me is that Reed was in love with Dayne's sister (per the books) and somehow that stopped Ned from getting got.

Being saved could just mean he distracted, stabbed, tangled up, or tripped Dayne before he could kill Ned. It doesn't mean that he fought him in a straight up fight. I mean, the fight wasn't even to begin with since it was 7 vs. 3.

Also, I think it is pretty safe to assume that it was Ned and Selmy that had a thing for Ashara - not Howland Reed.

From the books, it sounds like a lot of people had a thing for her.....but there's theories about Reed/Ashara based on the stories Meera and Jojen told Bran about the Harrenhal tournament years ago. To that, I don't think those were throwaway "flavor" stories.....but explanations.

In those stories, it was Ned who was too shy to ask Ashara to dance. Howland Reed, IIRC, didn't have any interaction with Ashara in those stories.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Seems confirmed no Stoneheart in the show.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Fairley says Lady Cat is dead no stoneheart:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/25/game-of-thrones-lady-stoneheart-michelle-fairley_n_5530215.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

 

[thecatch]

Just rewatched season 1. Two things caught my attention on second viewing:

1- Mormont makes a big deal about wanting to find Benjen Stark when the Night's Watch ranges north, but they don't seem to address it again afterwards. Reinforces the idea that they may plan to bring Benjen back in some capacity in the show at least.

2- Ned very clearly identifies Wylla as Jon's mother. If I was only a show watcher I'd probably consider the matter closed.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

 

[KarmaPolice]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7

well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

 

[Psychopav]

8 seasons and a movie? 6 seasons and a movie are all any reasonable person could hope for.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

you think it would? could you really make a movie thats just the end of a TV show?

 

[Bigboy10182000]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

you think it would? could you really make a movie thats just the end of a TV show?

If the Sopranos did that right now I think they may break the record and tons would go and catch up on the show before the film.

 

[shuke]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

you think it would? could you really make a movie thats just the end of a TV show?

Didn't the X-files do this? And Twin Peaks.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

you think it would? could you really make a movie thats just the end of a TV show?

If the Sopranos did that right now I think they may break the record and tons would go and catch up on the show before the film.

there was always rumors of the sopranos doing that, however with a movie budget, the finale of GoT could be spectacular

Im for it, Im just not sure how it would work out.

 

[Sinn Fein]

GRRM is apparently pushing for HBO to commit to 8 seasons plus a final feature film with a $200m budget to complete the story.

I really hope that last part is a joke.

8 seasons, I dont see why not, but HBO's magic number seems to be 7well I imagine a final battle with dragons and white walkers looking pretty sweet on the big screen,

I cant see HBO wanting to end their series on the big screen though, you will have people going to the movies who havent seen the show going.........huh???

Why wouldn't HBO want a movie that can potentially break box office records?

you think it would? could you really make a movie thats just the end of a TV show?

If the Sopranos did that right now I think they may break the record and tons would go and catch up on the show before the film.

Yeah, probably not now - given that Tony is definitely dead....

 

[Rick James]

has an R-rated move ever had a 200M budget?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Eighty HBO episodes plus the final three in big-screen, big-budget form would be unbelievable.