Game of Thrones airs on HBO on the 17th

[crb]

Oh LichNet we just had a discussion about it, and some people hadn't heard about the series yet, and I'm like WTF? People (in the media, not me) have called it the most hyped TV show of all time...

So, if you haven't heard of the series, here is the best introduction to date:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofPjpBVvEA&feature=player_embedded

If you're unfamiliar with the books, wtf is wrong with you? You're on this forum so you have at least a passing interest in fantasy, right? Then why not read the best fantasy series out there?

http://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Song-Ice-Fire/dp/0553386794/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302308875&sr=8-1

Ya ya, I know, he takes awhile between books, but again, members of this forum should be used to waiting for things (monks rsn!). Surely waiting for a book is better than doing a Robert Jordan and writing 1200 pages in which nothing happens.

[Ardwen]

hey hair got pulled in those 1200 pages, alot of hair pulling, maybe he needed to use bald characters

[Stretch]

and lots of mention of cleavage, don't forget that

[crb]

All I remember is a bunch of guys trudging through the snow chasing some bitch named Faile who was kidnapped by a bunch of indians. The bitch had been kidnapped in the previous 1200 page book, this book starts with them chasing, 4 days of chasing and 1200 pages later, the book ends, bitch is still a prisoner, and I say WTF? Resolve some shit..... (I'm talking about Wheel of Time Robert Jordan here people - not the insanely better Game of Thrones, for those who didn't get the reference.)

[Askip]

and lots of mention of cleavage, don't forget that

Lots of Daenerys see-through and topless in the series, nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otmIEFQrCHA

:D

[Androidpk]

Awesome.

[iJin]

Everyone stfu until I get Showtime okay. Thanks.


Or HBO. How about both. Yep.

[Jayvn]

I now want a pet dire wolf....

[Androidpk]

Everyone stfu until I get Showtime okay. Thanks.


Or HBO. How about both. Yep.

Or you can STFU and get with the times.

[iJin]

I would of totally been with the time, but my cable provider are suckasses and don't like to answer late night calls. I only ever have HBO on when one of my two favorite shows are on; True Blood, or Dexter.

Also, fuck you. :) :)

[Jayvn]

mmmm Dexter

[Sheikh]

I haven't ever read these, but I just picked this up.

http://www.amazon.com/George-Martins-Thrones-4-Book-Boxed/dp/0345529057

For $20 that seems like a damn good deal.

[Gan]

Its on my DVR. Will watch later on tonight.

[LMingrone]

If anyone doesn't have HBO, it is available LEGALLY online. Let me know, and I'll PM the link. Haven't watched it yet myself. I have it DVRd and will watch it on my projector later.

[Ardwen]

Great show and has the bonus of plenty of boobies for those so interested

[BriarFox]

If anyone doesn't have HBO, it is available LEGALLY online. Let me know, and I'll PM the link. Haven't watched it yet myself. I have it DVRd and will watch it on my projector later.

Link plz! Couldn't find it on the HBO site.

[Danical]

link plz!

[LMingrone]

Coming up......
http://watchseries.eu/serie/game_of_thrones

That one works for me. If it doesn't work for anyone, let me know. I'll giva ya a different one.

Here's a .torrent for it. Mods delete this if it's not allowed please. http://torrents.thepiratebay.org/6325511/Game_of_Thrones_S01E01_HDTV_XviD-FEVER_%5Beztv%5D.6325511.TPB.torrent

[4a6c1]

1)Drove to brothers house.
2)Broke in through pool house window
3)Programed Tivo for 12:00am Tuesday GoT showing
4)Prophet

[Delias]

Great show and has the bonus of plenty of boobies for those so interested

You can always count on HBO to deliver the boobies.

[Marl]

http://www.icefilms.info/ip.php?v=131216&

if you have never used icefilms (best streaming site imo)
stream from megavideo (crappy)
or follow the directions for the bookmarklet or browser script.
or download it...

[HJFudge]

I found they captured the feel of the book really well. The atmosphere was top notch.

Tyrien (The Imp) looked a bit too 'pretty' for my tastes, but otherwise I thought it was very well casted.

A promising start!

[4a6c1]

http://www.icefilms.info/ip.php?v=131216&

if you have never used icefilms (best streaming site imo)
stream from megavideo (crappy)
or follow the directions for the bookmarklet or browser script.
or download it...

You are a saint.

[Fallen]

I found they captured the feel of the book really well. The atmosphere was top notch.

Tyrien (The Imp) looked a bit too 'pretty' for my tastes, but otherwise I thought it was very well casted.

A promising start!

There are only so many midget actors. That guy has been in a ton of stuff.

I thought the show was awesome. I definitely look forward to the rest of the series. HBO just recently confirmed a second season in the books as well, so lots of A Game of Thrones still to come!

[Gan]

Watched it the other night. I was very pleased. :)

[Kid Danger]

The torrent is waiting to be watched in my laptop. Also enjoying Camelot on Showtime and looking forward to the third season of Spartacus. I will continue my civil disobedience until cable/dish companies allow me to order channels a la carte. :pirate:

[crb]

Uh, there is going to be a third season of Spartacus? The first was 10 episodes, second was 6, so the third will be 2 episodes? Isn't that called a made for TV movie at that point?

[Some Rogue]

The second season was just a filler while the actor who played Spartacus recovered from cancer I think it was. He had a relapse so they ended up recasting him. It should be a full season when it starts back up.

[Cephalopod]

JUPITER'S COCK

[Middian]

Anyone know if Thrones will be on Netflix? And goddam I need more Spartacus!! I cannot wait a year!

[Ardwen]

HBO is starting their own streaming thing so unsure when it will hit Netflix and the like, the cash will be there for it I am sure

[Gan]

Camelot is pretty good as well. I'd rank in order of greatness:
1. Game of Thrones
2. Spartacus
3. Camelot

[NocturnalRob]

Camelot is pretty good as well. I'd rank in order of greatness:
1. Game of Thrones
2. Spartacus
3. Camelot
This is a totally fucking retarded ranking, given that GoT has 1 episode so far.

[HouseofElves]

Also, The Borgias has been pretty decent. I love their little ginger assassin.

[Gan]

This is a totally fucking retarded ranking, given that GoT has 1 episode so far.

Yea, its right up there with BCS pre-season rankings...

[NocturnalRob]

Yea, its right up there with BCS pre-season rankings...
Hahaha...son of a...

[Kid Danger]

JUPITER'S COCK


Crixus: Do not address me as you would a recruit.
Spartacus: Then do not act like one.
Crixus: Words of import, from the mighty Spartacus. Bringer of rain, slayer of Theokoles. As if you stood against him on your own! Without my aid, you would have nothing. Not even your miserable life.
Spartacus: True. Yet here I stand, and there you sit.
Crixus: You know shit, about being a champion. Of being a true brother. You're only playing at your own part. And one day the game will end.
Spartacus: Death comes to us all. Press me again, and you shall find yours.

As much as I've enjoyed the sex and violence of the series I've been very pleased with the dialogue. I am sorry to read about Andy Whitfield he played an awesome Spartacus. Lets hope they recast someone just as good. Get well soon Andy!

[Middian]

That's a big freken statement to say GoT is ranked higher than Spartacus!! I need to see this ASAP!

[Rimalon]

In case you guys missed it, GoT was picked up for a full second season (might be 10 episodes, might be 12).

Executive producers have said that if they get renewed for 3rd + 4th, they'll split Storm of Swords in half, then split the combined Feast/Dance with Dragons for seasons 5 and 6 (they were supposed to be one whole book in the first place).

By that time GRRM would probably have finished book six (considering he already has chapters written for it, one would hope). That would be season 7. So it's possible that George could finish the book series at the exact perfect time, assuming the TV show lasts that long.

Should be interesting.

[crb]

Camelot is pretty good as well. I'd rank in order of greatness:
1. Game of Thrones
2. Spartacus
3. Camelot

I sure hope there is a mile of space between 1 and 2 in your mind.

I feel, sometimes, embarrassed, for Game of Thrones, that Spartacus is often mentioned in the same sentences. Like mentioning Snakes on a Plane and The Departed together or something.

[Back]

Can someone ranks this versus previous HBO series? How does it stand up to, say, The Wire? Or Deadwood?

I should just watch the fucking thing already but I have not been in an hurry to do so. It looks boring.

[NocturnalRob]

Can someone ranks this versus previous HBO series? How does it stand up to, say, The Wire? Or Deadwood?

I should just watch the fucking thing already but I have not been in an hurry to do so. It looks boring.
It's no Arli$$

[crb]

I've read the books, they are the best books I've ever read, oh any genre. The plot is incredibly complex, twisting, he weaves it all together brilliantly.

Better comparison than the Spartacus (which is the equivalent of a happy meal) one would be to Lost, or HBO's Rome, or maybe Battlestar Galactica on how the plot transcends the fact that it was scifi. HBO themselves say it is a cross between Lord of the Rings and The Sopranos.

There has of course been just one episode, so I'm basing this on the books, and what I've read from people who have seen the first 6 episodes (some reviewers got them). The show is following the books faithfully so far so I've no reason to think it will not be as good as the books, plot wise.

It does start slow, there is such a large stage to setup that it starts slow. The books started slow, the show starts a little slow. I think they should have made the premier 2 hours.

[NocturnalRob]

I think they should have made the premier 2 hours.
This. It's going to be tough to only get 1 hour a week.

[crb]

I can see this show becoming a water cooler show. Every Monday people go to work and ask "Did you see what HBO did to those poor people last night?" X got his head cut off, Y got his head cut off. Z got stabbed. A got raped. B got killed, had his corpse desecrated with an animal and was tossed in a river. C got her throat slit. D got poisoned. E got his hand cut off. F got strung up. G got strung up, stripped, and beaten in a church. H got molten metal poured on his head. And I? I became a monk, wtf?

[Back]

It does start slow, there is such a large stage to setup that it starts slow. The books started slow, the show starts a little slow. I think they should have made the premier 2 hours.

This is pretty typical of most cult hits. Sleepy little start then BAM everyone is talking about it.

[Atlanteax]

I wish Rome lasted more than 2 seasons.

[NocturnalRob]

I wish Rome lasted more than 2 seasons.
I wish Carnivale had lasted more than 2 seasons as well.

[DoctorUnne]

HBO series that I've seen:

1. The Wire
2. <space to separate The Wire further>
3. Rome
4. Entourage when it was good
5. Sopranos
6. <space to separate everything else from Entourage when it sucked>
7. Entourage when it sucked

[Back]

I wish Rome lasted more than 2 seasons.


I wish Carnivale had lasted more than 2 seasons as well.

Agreed.

John from Cincinnati had potential too.

[Danical]

I wish Carnivale had lasted more than 2 seasons as well.

^

Also, as a huge fan of westerns, Deadwood gave me a raging erection.

[Back]

HBO series that I've seen:

1. The Wire
2. <space to separate The Wire further>
3. Rome
4. Entourage when it was good
5. Sopranos
6. <space to separate everything else from Entourage when it sucked>
7. Entourage when it sucked

I can’t take you seriously without Deadwood, Six Feet Under or True Blood on that list.

[NocturnalRob]

Deadwood gave me a raging erection.
This.

Which one was John from Cincinnati? I don't even remember that one.

[Back]

This.

Which one was John from Cincinnati? I don't even remember that one.

From the mind of Milch who started it after Deadwood was cancelled early. It got pulled real quick because it was like David Lynch “out there” stuff.

[Gan]

I sure hope there is a mile of space between 1 and 2 in your mind.

I feel, sometimes, embarrassed, for Game of Thrones, that Spartacus is often mentioned in the same sentences. Like mentioning Snakes on a Plane and The Departed together or something.

Keep in mind that my ranking is solely based on the video production value.

George R R Martin is by far one of my most favorite authors and this series in written form far surpass any effort Spartacus (and many others) could hope to attain in the same written format.

[Gan]

I never could get into Deadwood, Carnival or Six Feet Under.

:shrug:

[DoctorUnne]

I can’t take you seriously without Deadwood, Six Feet Under or True Blood on that list.

Never seen any of them. Isn't True Blood for girls/fags?

[NocturnalRob]

Isn't True Blood for girls/fags?
Isn't The Wire for gang bangers/blacks?

[LMingrone]

You're fucking lucky, you put The Wire there. Dick Winters' Ghost is on his way to kill you now.

[Rucca]

Never seen any of them. Isn't True Blood for girls/fags?

LOL

I have never watched True Blood myself. My shows were Rome, Carnivale, Sopranos, and Deadwood. Once in awhile I'd watch Entourage, but it never kept my interest like the other four.

[4a6c1]

This has been the only HBO show that I have considered infilterating Chinese message boards to watch. Until Marl saved me with a link. (Thanks Marl.)

[DoctorUnne]

Isn't The Wire for gang bangers/blacks?

No, that's what mrs. nocturnal rob is for

[crb]

Never seen any of them. Isn't True Blood for girls/fags?

I like TrueBlood, and whats not to like? Anna Paquin getting all sorts of naked. Among other chicks.

It actually is a pretty good show, all told. It perfectly threads the needle without being campy.

[DoctorUnne]

In that case I approve. I just assumed all vampire shows/movies were like Twilight.

[LMingrone]

True Blood is nothing like Twilight. Eric would rape and eat those two twilight girls.

[crb]

In Trueblood Jacob would have been killed by a biker gang and Edward would be the King of Mississippi's sex slave.

[Marl]

This has been the only HBO show that I have considered infilterating Chinese message boards to watch. Until Marl saved me with a link. (Thanks Marl.)

no problem...


best hbo series imo, find and watch them all...

game of thrones
wire
carnivale
deadwood
rome
band of brothers
pacific
generation kill
john adams
true blood
boardwalk empire
eastbound and down
oz

[LMingrone]

You forgot "How to Make it in America", and "Treme".

[Back]

And Extras and the Ricky Gervais Show and Six Feet Under and Curb Your Enthusiasm and Bored to Death.

[LMingrone]

I still haven't watched Generation Kill. Should I man up and watch it?

[Marl]

bored to death/curb i didnt like

6 feet under/treme i forgot

never watched ricky gervais but like twice...no opinion on it
how to make it in america never watched




generation kill was pretty damn good

[RichardCranium]

True Blood is the worst show ever made. I never made it past the pilot because of the accents and dialogue.

[Kid Danger]

I still haven't watched Generation Kill. Should I man up and watch it?

It's no Band of Brothers but it's good. It's a mini series with about 7 episodes so get on it!

[Back]

That white haired princess in the sheer gown is fuckin hawt.

[Drinin]

I still haven't watched Generation Kill. Should I man up and watch it?

I liked it. Not as good as Band of Brothers but what is?

[Cephalopod]

Pretty sure we had a thread about Generation Kill a ways back. I thought it was excellent (and stars the guy from True Blood, no less.)

The cable networks have really been cranking out some quality shows the last decade or so.

Also, F- you if you don't like Bored to Death.

[Revalos]

First episode of GoT I was impressed but not hooked. After last night's...definitely hooked.

And who can argue with lipstick lesbianism on top of the intrigue.

[Drew]

http://i.imgur.com/XVKc0.png

[Fallen]

http://i.imgur.com/XVKc0.png

I don't know what that is, but I do know that it is awesome.

[Drew]

Omar is possibly one of the coolest characters ever. He was on the Wire. A lot of people are comparing Tyrion to him.

Also whenever Omar was going to rob someone people would run away from him yelling "Omar is coming, yo!"

[4a6c1]

#2 was so sad. I almost cried when they killed Lady. :(

I'm remembering this WHOLE BOOK now that I'm watching it. Go Nerys! Go Jon! Kill them all!!!

They did a really good job with the snow and making it look fucking freezing as hell in the North. Mmmm, freezing.

[Axhinde]

I read the first book only a long time ago, don't remember anything from it. Will definetly be watching this show though.

[Rimalon]

R+L=J.

The scene between Ned and Jon cemented it.

Thanks, TV adaptation!

[Kaittee]

I don't know what that is, but I do know that it is awesome.

You need to watch the Wire. Get on that.



Second episode of GoT was amazing. I just bought the first book and started reading it too.

[B4Hand]

I had to catch up last night as I missed Sunday night. I love this series. I cannot wait until next week!

p.s. I still love True Blood as my boyfriend stars in it :yes:

[Warriorbird]

http://i.imgur.com/XVKc0.png

Post of the day days later.

[Back]

The Imp is a crazy little fuck! I love the guy.

The King is my homie even if his wifes a bitch.

The little sister is a cute little rag doll.

The horse tribe princess is hot as fuck.

Her brother is the kind of villain every good story needs.

The dire wolves are a really cool twist.


So far I am into it. I can tell that some things do not translate well from the book but it seems like they are really trying to be true to it. I’ll keep watching and I may just go get the first book.

It is true HBO series though. I love the colorless and dirty look they have given the out door scenes contrasted with the luxuriously warm tones of the interiors such as the horse tribe leader’s tent. Really makes a tent in a harsh land inviting.

PS. And whats up with the dragons eggs, yo? Yeah yeah, PLOT-TWIST!

[Kaittee]

The horse tribe princess is hot as fuck.
agreed! though it creeps me out a bit cause in the book she's 13.


PS. And whats up with the dragons eggs, yo? Yeah yeah, PLOT-TWIST those things are totally waking up.

[Liagala]

My only complaint, and one I never thought I'd make about a movie/show adaptation of a book, is that they're following it too closely. Instead of copying the author's habit of spending one chapter on each character and going around the circle, they should skip around a bit. Do 2-3 chapters on Jon, then go back and do 2-3 on the horse people, etc. The constant bouncing around every couple minutes is jarring enough when I know the story. It must be nuts for people who never read the books.

[Back]

My only complaint, and one I never thought I'd make about a movie/show adaptation of a book, is that they're following it too closely. Instead of copying the author's habit of spending one chapter on each character and going around the circle, they should skip around a bit. Do 2-3 chapters on Jon, then go back and do 2-3 on the horse people, etc. The constant bouncing around every couple minutes is jarring enough when I know the story. It must be nuts for people who never read the books.

It may be the director of the past two episodes. I have never read the books and yes it is as you say “bouncy” story wise which makes it a bit hard to follow. I expect that with any new series though so the weight of the acting and scenery makes for a compelling enough backdrop whilst getting settled into the story.

So far the direction, acting and production seems good and I would even go so far as to say HBO has found a great measure of balance between art and soft porn.

[crb]

R+L=J.

The scene between Ned and Jon cemented it.

Thanks, TV adaptation!

possibly spoilerly, if you haven't read, don't read.

Ya but then Ned was all like "Her name was Wyla" but... that is almost an anagram, so I don't know.

I wonder if in future seasons HBO will show the flashbacks in the books, to start to clue people in. I told my wife about R+L=J, thinking it'd help cultivate her interest to know the potential of J. I wonder if that might not be a good thing for the TV show. Let the audience know, at some point, assuming it is the truth.

Sort of like the beginning of Lord of the Rings Return of the King (or the end of StarWars Episode III for that matter), starts with Smeagol and Deagol fishing. Maybe Season 4 or 5 can start with L in labor and the baby is born and R hold him and asks L "What shall we name him?" and L says "J" and R says "A good name for a future blankety blank". End scene, cut to J back in present time, on duty.

They did this same sort of plot device in Lost all the time too.

[Drew]

http://imgur.com/yG5M6.gif

[Back]

Hey, if nothing else you’ve got incest, a dwarf show, and hot hetero-ass-cheek-clapping action. Plus swords and wizards!

Surprised there isn’t a donkey in the mix.

[Drew]

Yoren has a donkey. Also at the Eyrie.

[crb]

http://imgur.com/yG5M6.gif

Nice..

[Kaittee]

I woulda kicked that kid three times in the nuts. What a little douche.

[Gan]

Hey, if nothing else you’ve got incest, a dwarf show, and hot hetero-ass-cheek-clapping action. Plus swords and wizards!

Surprised there isn’t a donkey in the mix.

IIRC - Tyrion does eventually ride a donkey in the book. I'm sure they would not pass up the opportunity to put a midget on an ass in the TV series.

[Rimalon]

Re: V's post concerning dream sequences/flashbacks.

I'm VERY surprised we didn't see any of Bran's dreams while he was unconscious. Same with Dany's dreams--yet. There's certainly still time to show them...

But it's an interesting choice to NOT show them, or to NOT go with any flashbacks. That's really the whole thing about the books; all the information we have about Robert's Rebellion is secondhand... we never SEE it. I would actually be fine for the same thing to happen in the TV series, even if we lose the many interior monologues from characters referencing back to prior past events.

I would like to see some dreams, though, or prophecy; we'll see what they do when Dany gets to the house of the undying ones.

[Drew]

My guess is the only flashback we see this season is the battle at the trident (love to see what they do with Robert's antler helm armour and Rhaegar's black plate, and Robert best use a warhammer).


http://i27.tinypic.com/2rmtc0y.jpg

[Drakefang]

Crap, I can't rep you for that sweet pic you found. Nice work, sir.

[Back]

IIRC - Tyrion does eventually ride a donkey in the book. I'm sure they would not pass up the opportunity to put a midget on an ass in the TV series.

Hey, no more spoilers please.

[Rimalon]

Crap, I can't rep you for that sweet pic you found. Nice work, sir.

http://www.amazon.com/Art-George-Martins-Song-Fire/dp/1589942183

Great coffee table book, and it is from whence said awesome picture came.

There are many moar awesome pix in it, like THIS:

http://cdn1.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/a_song_of_ice_and_fire_2.jpg

[Numbers]

There really needs to be a torrent for that art book.

Apparently GRRM finally finished A Dance with Dragons today.

http://suvudu.com/2011/04/yes-it-is-done-really.html

[Drew]

http://www.amazon.com/Art-George-Martins-Song-Fire/dp/1589942183

Great coffee table book, and it is from whence said awesome picture came.

There are many moar awesome pix in it, like THIS:

http://cdn1.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/a_song_of_ice_and_fire_2.jpg

My friend paid 250 bucks for the signed version....

[Revalos]

Man, every week I like Tyrion more. I hope he turns out to be one of the good bad guys.

[4a6c1]

That hawkish dude that plays Benjen Stark looks exactly like my old command Sgt Kosul. WHICH IS REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. Everytime he comes on screen I feel like I should brush the frost off my uniform and shake my shoulders free of snow but then I realize....I'm a freeeeebiiiiird.

[Drinin]

Syrio was badass. I'm liking the series more and more each week. Can't wait to see the tournament next week.

[Warriorbird]

Syrio was badass. I'm liking the series more and more each week. Can't wait to see the tournament next week.

Definitely. One of my favorite characters AND he gave a good sword lesson.

[Some Rogue]

And he looked like Robert Downey Jr with a fro.

[4a6c1]

Actor that plays Tyrion is better than all of them by an unmeasurable percentage. And with my mind in the civil rights lobby lately I'm wondering why we dont see more of the little people on the big screen. They need some kind of legislation or something...

[RSR]

Because George Lucas stopped making movies and all the dwarf farms that supplied him went under.

-Richard.

[Danical]

I'd say Willow had a considerable deal more than all of star wars combined.

Edit: Yes I know GL was involved with Willow, too.

[Back]

I'm digging it as much as I enjoy all of HBO's other soft porn shows. Some parts are boring though I think mainly because I did not read the books.

[Cephalopod]

And with my mind in the civil rights lobby lately I'm wondering why we dont see more of the little people on the big screen. They need some kind of legislation or something...

A lot of midgets tend to kill themselves. A disproportionate amount, actually. Hervé Villechaize off of Fantasy Island. I think somebody from the Time Bandits did. I suppose they must get really sad about like... being really little and that... people looking at them, laughing at them, calling them names. You know, "short arse". There's another famous midget. I miss him but I can't remember. It's not the R2D2 man; no, he's still going. I hope your midget doesn't kill himself. Your dream sequence will be fucked.

[Some Rogue]

Best episode so far last night, but did we really need to see (or hear rather) Loras blowing Renly? :(

And Lysa turned out to be just as creepy and crazy as she was in the book. Well done.

[Fallen]

That's what fast forward is for. I agree, though. Excellent episode.

[Drinin]

Gets better and better every week. Ned and Jaime's fight was pretty badass.

[Ashliana]

The series is getting better and better. Best episode so far--I loved the verbal sparring between Varys (the eunach) and Baelish, and the Mountain's duel with the Hound.

[Atlanteax]

Putting Rob's link for GoT here for quick reference:

http://hauteslides.com/2011/05/game-of-thrones-infographic-illustrated-guide-to-houses-and-character-relationships/

[NocturnalRob]

Putting Rob's link for GoT here for quick reference:

http://hauteslides.com/2011/05/game-of-thrones-infographic-illustrated-guide-to-houses-and-character-relationships/
Good call.

[Eliaku]

Man, every week I like Tyrion more. I hope he turns out to be one of the good bad guys.

......there are no good or bad guys.......

[Eliaku]

Was anyone else as stoked as me when Ghost showed up, i had given up that they werent gonna show him

[Deadelf]

The actor who plays Tyrion totally nails it, steals the show really. All my worries about this being done well have been totally dashed away. Winter is coming indeed.

It has been a total thrill to watch this series unfolding so well in comparison to the books. Soon as you see a character or a place you know who they are and where the place is. They've done an awesome job bringing to life Martins books.

[Rimalon]

Was anyone else as stoked as me when Ghost showed up, i had given up that they werent gonna show him

Love Ghost, but he is silent in the books; growled in the show.

Not a big deal, really, but it made me sad.

[Delias]

Love Ghost, but he is silent in the books; growled in the show.

Not a big deal, really, but it made me sad.

Agreed. I imagine it's fairly hard to make the "wolves" as central to the show as they are to the books just based on the nature of the dogs playing them.

[crb]

Love Ghost, but he is silent in the books; growled in the show.

Not a big deal, really, but it made me sad.

I can't believe they've only shown him this once. For all Jon's screen time, Ghost, his constant companion, has been shown twice, and only once since being found.

The audience is probably a little confused on that. Would it have been that hard to have the dog act like a dog and follow Jon around.

[CrystalTears]

You people totally confused me by calling Ghost and the Stark children companion as dogs. They're wolves.

I haven't read the books, but the wolves aren't confusing to me. They obviously made a big deal about granting each of them one when they were found in the first place, and then serving as guardians, for a reason.

[NocturnalRob]

You people totally confused me by calling Ghost and the Stark children companion as dogs. They're direwolves.
ftfybisa

[crb]

I said dog because they're technically northern inuit dogs, irl. So I'm wondering why HBO could not afford to have a well trained dog sit on set in the background in Jon scenes. It isn't like they'd need a staff of bear wranglers to manage the animal.

[CrystalTears]

ftfybisaI'm going to start intentionally leaving things out because you just like to follow me and nitpick my posts anyway. :P


I said dog because they're technically northern inuit dogs, irl. So I'm wondering why HBO could not afford to have a well trained dog sit on set in the background in Jon scenes. It isn't like they'd need a staff of bear wranglers to manage the animal.You're assuming that they didn't intend to have it shot that way. Maybe they didn't want the DIRE WOLF in every scene Jon is in. It probably is expensive to have an animal handler available for every episode.

[NocturnalRob]

I'm going to start intentionally leaving things out because you just like to follow me and nitpick my posts anyway. :P
Something something something hate to see you go, but your ass is nice.

Is that how it goes?

[crb]

I'm going to start intentionally leaving things out because you just like to follow me and nitpick my posts anyway. :P

You're assuming that they didn't intend to have it shot that way. Maybe they didn't want the DIRE WOLF in every scene Jon is in. It probably is expensive to have an animal handler available for every episode.

Thats the point though, it isn't a wild animal, it is a dog, Jon isn't in many scenes, most were probably filmed the same day/week. And in the book Ghost (and all the other direwolves) are ALWAYS around. The children are rarely without them (except Sansa and Arya, obviously). In fact, Catelyn tells Eddard, relating how Summer saved Bran, to make sure the kids are never without their wolves (prior to that she didn't like the idea of them as pets). And Eddard has to tell her that he had to kill Lady and Nymeria ran away and she gives him the "you fucked up" look like only a wife can.

That the wolves only appear on screen when they have acting to do makes them seem like plot devices of convenience. Like, you know in old cartoons where something in the background is colored different than the rest of the background, so you know Scooby Doo is going to interact with it in some way?

[CrystalTears]

Any animal in any scene requires an animal handler. So they are probably only brought in for optimal use and not just to sit around.

[NocturnalRob]

Any animal in any scene requires an animal handler.
Hooch didn't, because Hooch was fucking awesome.

[CrystalTears]

LOL yeah right.

[NocturnalRob]

LOL yeah right.
HOW DARE YOU SULLY MY NAME, YOU THUNDERING FUCK!??!!?

[Warriorbird]

http://www.crystalinks.com/herazeus.jpg

[CrystalTears]

HOW DARE YOU SULLY MY NAME, YOU THUNDERING FUCK!??!!?
That's cock-hungry bitch to you, sir.

[crb]

Any animal in any scene requires an animal handler. So they are probably only brought in for optimal use and not just to sit around.

There would already be people on set for horses, birds, and everything else. And its a dog, so probably just 1 guy. Like I said originally, it isn't a grizzly bear.

With 60 million dollars they couldn't afford to have the dogs on screen more often?

[CrystalTears]

There would already be people on set for horses, birds, and everything else. And its a dog, so probably just 1 guy. Like I said originally, it isn't a grizzly bear.

With 60 million dollars they couldn't afford to have the dogs on screen more often?
I'm just saying that if the dire wolf isn't relevant or needed in the scene for a purpose, they probably won't have the dogs there. And yes, one more animal handler, it doesn't matter what kind of animal it is.

Why don't they show more ravens since that's their USPS and one episode they were handing each other a half a dozen notes? Huh huh?!

[Fallen]

I wonder if they will release an uncut/extended edition on DVD.

[Cephalopod]

I wonder if they will release an uncut/extended edition on DVD.

And it'll have more dogs.

[NocturnalRob]

I wonder if they will release an uncut/extended edition on DVD.
I hope we don't ever have to know if they're cut or not.

[CrystalTears]

I wonder if they will release an uncut/extended edition on DVD.
http://files.sharenator.com/i_see_what_you_did_there_RE_Anyone_else_see_it-s450x545-95526.jpg

[Fallen]

And it'll have more dogs.

Clearly.

[Cephalopod]

I wonder if they will release an uncut/extended edition on DVD.


And it'll have more dogs.


I hope we don't ever have to know if they're cut or not.

It'll have more dongs.

[crb]

I'm just saying that if the dire wolf isn't relevant or needed in the scene for a purpose, they probably won't have the dogs there. And yes, one more animal handler, it doesn't matter what kind of animal it is.

Why don't they show more ravens since that's their USPS and one episode they were handing each other a half a dozen notes? Huh huh?!

No main character has a raven for a pet.

[CrystalTears]

No main character has a raven for a pet.
Oh FFS.

We get it. You're upset they don't have the dire wolf in Jon's presence every time he's on screen. This is what you're hung up on? Go complain to HBO.

[Drew]

He's just a member of House Gatewatch, our words are Always Support the Bottom.

[Deadelf]

No main character has a raven for a pet.

(cough) Actually later on.... think it is the third book? Don't want to give spoilers away so I won't but I have to disagree.

[crb]

Oh FFS.

We get it. You're upset they don't have the dire wolf in Jon's presence every time he's on screen. This is what you're hung up on? Go complain to HBO.

Which one of your pets did I run over again?

I post "I think they should show the wolves more."

You post "Your opinion is entirely invalid, blah blah."

We go back and forth, and you come back with this. I think it is obvious who is irrationally upset here. You have this need to always attack what I post lately, if I posted that red was my favorite color I'm sure you'd have something to say about that. I am thoroughly convinced I must have run over your dog or something.




(cough) Actually later on.... think it is the third book? Don't want to give spoilers away so I won't but I have to disagree.

I have read the books, in my effort to indulge ct's poor analogy I pointed out that no main character (on the show, in episodes up until now) has a raven as a pet, which is true.

[Deadelf]

Correct Crb, which is why I hesitated to even mention it.

[CrystalTears]

Which one of your pets did I run over again?

I post "I think they should show the wolves more."

You post "Your opinion is entirely invalid, blah blah."

We go back and forth, and you come back with this. I think it is obvious who is irrationally upset here. You have this need to always attack what I post lately, if I posted that red was my favorite color I'm sure you'd have something to say about that. I am thoroughly convinced I must have run over your dog or something.




I have read the books, in my effort to indulge ct's poor analogy I pointed out that no main character (on the show, in episodes up until now) has a raven as a pet, which is true.
I don't even post that often anymore, so I'm not sure where you're getting that I'm always attacking you. Maybe I just don't agree with your point of view and you take it personally. In this case, I just believe that not everything in the books, dare I say, needs to be in the series.

As for the raven comment, it was just a joke since the ravens seem to be brought quite often (it's like the stupid owls in Harry Potter). You brought up horses but I can't bring up ravens since horses are not anyone's pets either. Whatever. Joke failed on my part, mea culpa.

I wanted to come in here and discuss the series and the way it is developing, but if every time there is the slightest deviation from the books is going to be mentioned, I'm not going to bother. If I wanted to know what the book contains, I would read them.

[Cephalopod]

This has got to be one of the stupidest arguments ever.

[NocturnalRob]

This has got to be one of the stupidest arguments ever.
Watch some of the upcoming debates...

[CrystalTears]

This has got to be one of the stupidest arguments ever.
:cry:

My fault for responding to crb in the first place. SORRY!

[Drew]

My mom watches game of thrones is a funny website in the vein of "shit my dad says". You should definitely be reading it:
http://mymomwatchesgameofthrones.tumblr.com/

[Drew]

Also I'd really like someone to photoshop pedobear onto this.

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkx5g0BudV1qa5csdo1_400.gif

[Liagala]

My mom watches game of thrones is a funny website in the vein of "shit my dad says". You should definitely be reading it:
http://mymomwatchesgameofthrones.tumblr.com/
"Now the Albino chick and the Klingon are at it again." Awesome site

[crb]

my parents both watch it, my dad says he is addicted to it... we'll see.

It is so hard for me to keep my mouth shut, you know what I'm talking about? I talk to people who like the show and.... its so hard to keep my mouth shut. All I tell them "If you think its been good so far, wait, it is going to blow your mind."

I can see the twitter explosion coming like a tsunami across the ocean.

In later seasons, when things happen, the audience will not be as rocked because they will have come to expect it. This first one though.... I think there will be some funny fan reaction youtube videos.

Oh, and CT,



I wanted to come in here and discuss the series and the way it is developing, but if every time there is the slightest deviation from the books is going to be mentioned, I'm not going to bother. If I wanted to know what the book contains, I would read them.


I don't care if they leave out things from the books (well, that much), I care about the show being successful. Leaving the wolves out except when they have to bite something smacks of deus ex machina. It may have been convenient for producers, but conveniently filmed shows != good shows. I would be critiqing this decision even if the books did not exist, perhaps even more so as then I would have assumed the show writers simply invented the wolves to solve a few various plot threads. It isn't about being a faithful adaptation, it is about being good TV.

[Rinualdo]

It is so hard for me to keep my mouth shut

Never has a truer statement been made on the PC.

[Fallen]

I was all set to watch the special features in game of thrones on my iPad. Turns out you can only watch them on the desktop. Stupid.

[Some Rogue]

And it looks like HBO's servers crashed....

DAMN YOU!!!

[Back]

I definitely need to read this series. Somehow it escaped me.

How are the book fans finding the series? All the characters are really well fleshed out.

[Drew]

When they opened the moon door a second time I was like "Ser Vardis is definitely going out that one."

[Marl]

the books are 10x better imo....

the direwolves play a HUGE part but in the series they are just dogs


btw you can watch next weeks episode on ondemand or hbogo right now

[Fallen]

Anyone know of an alternate feed for Episode 7? I can't get more than 3 minutes into it without it crashing.

[Drew]

Anyone know of an alternate feed for Episode 7? I can't get more than 3 minutes into it without it crashing.

Pretty much everyone is having that problem. HBO is clearly running this thing off simu servers. I read that if you try it with the special features you have a better shot at it working. YMMV.

[Fallen]

I will give it one last try. I had a feeling this would happen, but I figured HBO would step it up with the obvious influx of traffic that was going to hit their servers.

[Rimalon]

It's a good sign though, right?!

Popular means we get season 3, and Storm of Swords in TV form would absolutely blow my mind.

[Deadelf]

I definitely need to read this series. Somehow it escaped me.

How are the book fans finding the series? All the characters are really well fleshed out.

While I am loving the series, the books are much much better. I'm just very happy that they have captured the spirit of the book, its characters etc so well.

[Marl]

Anyone know of an alternate feed for Episode 7? I can't get more than 3 minutes into it without it crashing.

i gave up on hbo go and just watched it on demand it was up there as well

[Gelston]

I've been watching these all on demand. They are an interesting view. Never read the books.

[Atlanteax]

This is such a well-done series, I'm probably going to be checking out the books sooner than later.

[Drew]

I'm interested in those who haven't read the books and how they feel about it more than the hardcore fans and House Gatewatch.

[Fallen]

Episode 7 is awesome. Hbogo is pretty stable for the moment.

[Back]

This is such a well-done series, I'm probably going to be checking out the books sooner than later.


Episode 7 is awesome. Hbogo is pretty stable for the moment.

Thanks for the spoiler alert.

[RichardCranium]

I'm interested in those who haven't read the books and how they feel about it more than the hardcore fans and House Gatewatch.

I haven't read the books and this is the best series I've ever watched. I'll be ordering the books asap.

[Fallen]

Thanks for the spoiler alert.

I don't follow. Hbo-go isn't a part of the series, it is A website.

[Back]

I don't follow. Hbo-go isn't a part of the series, it is A website.

Way to crash the server, dude.

[Drew]

Yeah that doesn't spoil anything. I'm holding off for ep 7 at least until Friday-ish so I don't have to wait two whole weeks.

[RichardCranium]

Yeah that doesn't spoil anything. I'm holding off for ep 7 at least until Friday-ish so I don't have to wait two whole weeks.

Same here.

[4a6c1]

I'm increasingly disapointed at the lack of intrigue and politik. It seemed in the book that much more was implied and there was quite a bit of brain device happening. I feel like they dumbed down these characters for mass consumption. :(

[Fallen]

Wait for 7.

[GodSatan]

I just gotta say, they can keep dumbing down the politik as long as they do more stuff like that Golden Crown! (I'm a week behind)

[Androidpk]

Just watched 7 and wished I hadn't. I know what's coming next. :(

[Some Rogue]

Just watched 7 and wished I hadn't. I know what's coming next. :(

Gay pride parade through King's Landing?

[Ashliana]

Just watched 7 and wished I hadn't. I know what's coming next. :(

How did you watch 7? It doesn't come out until the 29th.

[Ryvicke]

How did you watch 7? It doesn't come out until the 29th.

7 is available a week earlier on HBO Go or from torrent sites. HBO is the crack dealer going to Hawaii for a week so they doubled your regular buy and then you do it all in one night and feel bad. And now you're staring down 11 days without a fix.

Having never read the books I have no idea what happens next and the ep 7 cliffhanger fucking killed me.

[Androidpk]

HBO is the crack dealer going to Hawaii for a week so they doubled your regular buy and then you do it all in one night and feel bad. And now you're staring down 11 days without a fix.

:rofl: *twitch*

[Ryvicke]

I'm interested in those who haven't read the books and how they feel about it more than the hardcore fans and House Gatewatch.

I haven't read the books (yet), I fucking love it, I bug the shit out of everyone I know to watch it and generally read nothing on the internet about it for fear of knowing any spoilers. In fact, I'm getting the hell out of this thread before anyone tells me anything about anything.

[Cephalopod]

How did you watch 7? It doesn't come out until the 29th.

HBO Go (http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Game-Thrones-Watch-Episodes-6-7-Tonight-With-HBO-GO-32222.html)

[Androidpk]

I had sex with Ryvicke's mom. Twice.

[Drew]

Cool before and after shots from this article about the VFX work done: http://www.awn.com/articles/article/playing-game-thrones

Warning: Huge spoilers for season 1 in the article.


http://www.awn.com/files/imagepicker/35/thrones01_field.gif


http://www.awn.com/files/imagepicker/35/thrones03_castle.gif

[Ryvicke]

Fuck you pk!

Alright so since I last posted I read the first book and am halfway through book 2.

Fucking episode 8... so much fantastic setup and days away from the next episode. The Drogo fight was epic. Robb's story arc has been difficult as he had to sit around Winterfell for most of the season, and I really wanted it to be a bigger deal when he stepped into those shoes, but I'm sure the next two episodes will help me with that. I shed a tear for Syrio. And Hodor's shlong.

[Apathy]

Last episode was a bit disappointing. Serious lack of boobage in that one, kind of feel let down.

I think the series is very well done, haven't read any books on it. I am not the type of person to have an attention span for television shows or following a series, either.

Also, I had no idea how much doggystyle was going on in the medieval ages, always thought it would be plain ol' missionary. Thank goodness for tv.

[Cephalopod]

Last episode was a bit disappointing. Serious lack of boobage in that one, kind of feel let down.

I think the series is very well done, haven't read any books on it. I am not the type of person to have an attention span for television shows or following a series, either.

Also, I had no idea how much doggystyle was going on in the medieval ages, always thought it would be plain ol' missionary. Thank goodness for tv.

It sounds like you might like Spartacus: Blood and Tits.

[Some Rogue]

It sounds like you might like Spartacus: Blood and Jupiter's Cock.

Fixed

[Drew]

It sounds like you might like Spartacus: Boobs and Dongs.


Fixed

[Eliaku]

Okay they need to cgi ghost now. Its a DIRE wolf. Not a 50 pound husky.

[Liagala]

Okay they need to cgi ghost now. Its a DIRE wolf. Not a 50 pound husky.
This. I couldn't believe that was supposed to represent a gigantic, fearsome dire wolf. The thing looks like it should be sitting up on its hind legs and begging for snausages.

[Cephalopod]

IAm Emilia Clarke. I play Daenerys in HBO's Game of Thrones (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/humc6/iam_emilia_clarke_i_play_daenerys_in_hbos_game_of/)

[Ardwen]

that was a great read

[Ryvicke]

I've only read a bit but she comes off as being pretty insanely good-natured, intelligent and appreciative of fans. I am in love with her.

[Cephalopod]

I've only read a bit but she comes off as being pretty insanely good-natured, intelligent and appreciative of fans. I am in love with her.

Yes.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110602233339/gameofthrones/images/b/b3/Emilia-clarke2.jpg

[Wheelerm]

Nom, nom. But she looks hot as a blonde.

[Androidpk]

Better as a brunette.

[Drew]

I've only read a bit but she comes off as being pretty insanely good-natured, intelligent and appreciative of fans. I am in love with her.

It was a fake, someone tricked the redditors.

[Ryvicke]

It was a fake, someone tricked the redditors.

My morning j/o was a lie then.

[NocturnalRob]

My morning j/o was a lie then.
Aren't they all?

[Cephalopod]

TROLLED. sad.

[4a6c1]

Ahahahah. What a good laff. Why would that woman be online talking to fucking reddit losers. AHAHAHA GAWWD. So funny.

[crb]

Well?

You who have not read the books.... was it good for you?

[Showal]

No :(

[Androidpk]

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/vader.jpg

[Fallen]

1 Episode left until break!

[Atlanteax]

I hope it will not be too long of a break...

[Cephalopod]

I haven't read the books, but I had known what was going to happen for a few weeks -- damn accidental spoilers! I kept hoping Ned was going to shout out Joffrey's parentage before... you know.

Regarding the 'break': would the next season be the next book?

[Drinin]

Yeah, seems like they're doing 1 season per book. I think they start filming the 2nd season in July. Gonna be a long year until the next season starts.

[LordBacl]

I wonder if they'll rename the show 'A Clash Of Kings' for season 2. Would be awesome if they did, but unlikely.

[Morph]

If there's only 1 more episode in this season, then it definitely will be more than 1 season per book. What has happened so far is still in the first half of the first book.

[Androidpk]

I am continually amazed by this show, especially in regards to the casting, outstanding job.

[NocturnalRob]

Fuck, this show is amazing. Every episode continues to enforce that fact.

[LordBacl]

This show has done the impossible. It has, for the first time in my life, made me interested in rolling up a warrior.

[WRoss]

This show has done the impossible. It has, for the first time in my life, made me interested in rolling up a warrior.

Lol, why?

[Drew]

If there's only 1 more episode in this season, then it definitely will be more than 1 season per book. What has happened so far is still in the first half of the first book.

Nope this is the whole season. There's not a lot left in the first book to do (I don't want to spoil the season finale for non-readers).

[Revalos]

I noticed this week that they had a new area they zoomed into during the opening credits (The Twins). Do they do that every week? For some reason I really dig the opening soundtrack and the mechanical stuff.

[Drew]

Kings Landing/Pentos/Winterfall/The Wall were the first ep. Then they added Vaes Dothrak, then the Eyrie, then The Twins.

[Drew]

Also here is the soundtrack on played on piano, pretty cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TQKG6jhZJk

[LordBacl]

Kings Landing/Pentos/Winterfall/The Wall were the first ep. Then they added Vaes Dothrak, then the Eyrie, then The Twins.

And each opening credits is different depending upon which locations will be visited in each episode. Brilliant stuff.

[Kaittee]

I started reading the books after the first episode aired... I'm now about half way through the 4th book.

Needless to say, been getting very little work done since I figured out I can read my kindle on my computer at work and it looks enough like journal articles to any passerbys....... bad kate!

[Drew]

"They killed my nigga Ned, man. I don't play that shit!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM

[NocturnalRob]

"They killed my nigga Ned, man. I don't play that shit!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM
I have no problem believing that this guy never read the books.

[Drew]

I have no problem believing that this guy never read the books.

Hah! If I had the time I'd link to a "That's racist!" gif.

[Rinualdo]

"They killed my nigga Ned, man. I don't play that shit!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM

That's some funny shit

[Morph]

Nope this is the whole season. There's not a lot left in the first book to do (I don't want to spoil the season finale for non-readers).

Oh I guess you're right. I read the original 3 books like 9 years ago, and they must have blurred together in my head. Can you believe how long it took him to write the 4th and now finally the 5th? I think we'll all be old men and women by the time he finishes the series.

[Liagala]

Oh I guess you're right. I read the original 3 books like 9 years ago, and they must have blurred together in my head. Can you believe how long it took him to write the 4th and now finally the 5th? I think we'll all be old men and women by the time he finishes the series.
I started reading the Wheel of Time series in the very early '90s somewhere. Need I say more?

[Morph]

I started reading the Wheel of Time series in the very early '90s somewhere. Need I say more?

Well hopefully GRRM won't die on us like Robert Jordan : ( I'm also a big fan of the Wheel of Time though. I think Brandon Sanderson is doing a pretty good job finishing it up so far. I'm really excited for the last book, though it might be sad when it's all finally over.

[NocturnalRob]

Sean Bean is the fucking man.

British actor Sean Bean was stabbed in the arm following a spat over a Playboy model outside a bar in London.

The "Lord Of The Rings" and "Game of Thrones" star was apparently attacked outside the Hill Bar and Brasserie in Camden, northwest London late Sunday, British newspaper The Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

Witnesses said Bean, 52, suffered a cut arm and a bruised face but did not want to go to hospital. He instead walked back into the bar and ordered another drink.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/06/14/game-thrones-actor-sean-bean-stabbed-following-spat-over-playboy-model-report/

[Keller]

They cut mah nigga Ned!

[Apathy]

Metal is coming. http://youtu.be/IouiZ1J_AJo

[LordBacl]

I think we'll all be old men and women by the time he finishes the series.

He has promised that he'll finish writing the saga in time for the television series to keep up the pace of 1 book per season.

That means he has about 5-6 years to both finish book 6 (we can assume he has started it) and write book 7.

I think he can do it! Er...maybe.

[4a6c1]

Caught up on the episodes. Still disapointed and feel like the novels were dumbed down for teevee. Only Tyrion and Littlefinger...maybe Daenerys feel like true echoes of the powerful personalities that the books presented. Mmmm Littlefinger. DAYUM I would break that man. And he's not even really hot but his brain is like DAYUM. Yah know? YAH KNOW? No? Okay.

Well I've decided I'm never watching another adaptation of a great novel again ever. Ever. Until I finish this one.

[Warriorbird]

Caught up on the episodes. Still disapointed and feel like the novels were dumbed down for teevee. Only Tyrion and Littlefinger...maybe Daenerys feel like true echoes of the powerful personalities that the books presented. Mmmm Littlefinger. DAYUM I would break that man. And he's not even really hot but his brain is like DAYUM. Yah know? YAH KNOW? No? Okay.

Well I've decided I'm never watching another adaptation of a great novel again ever. Ever. Until I finish this one.

I thought you hated the novels.

[4a6c1]

?....No. You have me mistaken for someone else.

[Kaittee]

Mmmm Littlefinger. DAYUM I would break that man. And he's not even really hot but his brain is like DAYUM. Yah know? YAH KNOW?

This made me laugh! He is pretty sneaky, isn't he! And that scene with the two girls was pretty damn hot.

Personally I think Jon Snow. mmmmmmmmmmm. I love those curls.

And because I've yet to have occasion to use this: :bananahit:

[Androidpk]

Caught up on the episodes. Still disapointed and feel like the novels were dumbed down for teevee. Only Tyrion and Littlefinger...maybe Daenerys feel like true echoes of the powerful personalities that the books presented. Mmmm Littlefinger. DAYUM I would break that man. And he's not even really hot but his brain is like DAYUM. Yah know? YAH KNOW? No? Okay.

Well I've decided I'm never watching another adaptation of a great novel again ever. Ever. Until I finish this one.

Dumbed down how? Of course they're going to have to cut some things out and make a few changes, there are time constraints after all. I don't think they could possibly do a better job than what they're doing now.

[Drinin]

I'm extremely pleased with the translation from book to tv. The core story is there, the actors are great, and the settings are fantastic.

[Fallen]

I have never seen a better cast adaptaptation of a novel, TV show, movie, or otherwise. The sets and costuming (Armor, weaponry, etc) are amazing. The acting has ranged from solid to excellent. Scripting, fight scenes, special effects (When needed) all are blockbuster movie quality. An HBO series is the best possible scenario for these books to play out, and they are doing a damn fine job.

[Ryvicke]

I would say the show is damned entertaining, but when it comes to the best series that HBO has done: Deadwood, The Wire, The Sopranos it's falling well short. The books paint an immensely harsh world, with so much death and rape and war that is counterbalanced by really complex political alliances, etc. that the show doesn't have time to explore. There's also a lot of actual joy, or at least humor, in the books that isn't exactly translating.

My example is episode 9, I expected them to at least show the sneaky sortie that Robb leads to capture Jamie, while also making it clear to the viewer that holding Jamie would assure Ned's life. Even if it's more tragic when Joffrey surprisingly kills Ned, I think viewers need at least to see some victories for the "good guys" from time to time. I know a few people I convinced to watch are definitely into the show but at the same time are like 'wow, dude. That shit is BLEAK." The books I wouldn't describe as bleak.

Anyhow, blah blah. The acting, sets and effects are amazing. It's no Deadwood, which was fucking bleak and hilarious and unforgiving.