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ISiddiqui · 05-13-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Yeah, I have to say that actually liking Jamie was one of the most unexpected things about the 3rd book. He was tied with his sister as my most hated up until that point.

One of the main reasons that I considered the series to be elevated in the realm of fantasy is due to GRRM shifting our POV's (literally & figuratively). Jamie becoming a character we loath (even more than in the show because we are never shown his POV) to a character we root for.

Groundhog · 05-14-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

One of the main reasons that I considered the series to be elevated in the realm of fantasy is due to GRRM shifting our POV's (literally & figuratively). Jamie becoming a character we loath (even more than in the show because we are never shown his POV) to a character we root for.

I was hesitant to read the books because I hatehatehate fantasy. Have tried other books many times over the years, and have never made it more than 100 or so pages in. If it weren't for the strength of the first season of the TV series I never would've tried it.

ASoIaF is really just an incredibly well written (...with the exception of 1 of the books) historical/political/character-driven drama that happens to take place in a low(ish) fantasy setting.

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DaddyTorgo · 05-14-2013, 07:27 AM

Dragons looked frigging awesome this week. I want one!

There was a lot of relationship-y stuff in this episode. I was surprised that THIS was the episode GRRM chose to write this year...it didn't seem as strong as the episodes that he wrote the past two years.

Not bad by any stretch or anything - Dany was badass, and her scenes could probably basically singlehandedly save any episode when they're that good. I'm liking her a lot more in the TV show than in the books TBH.

ISiddiqui · 05-14-2013, 09:05 AM

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finketr · 05-14-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Dragons looked frigging awesome this week. I want one!

There was a lot of relationship-y stuff in this episode. I was surprised that THIS was the episode GRRM chose to write this year...it didn't seem as strong as the episodes that he wrote the past two years.

Not bad by any stretch or anything - Dany was badass, and her scenes could probably basically singlehandedly save any episode when they're that good. I'm liking her a lot more in the TV show than in the books TBH.

I'm so glad it's not just me...

And I can do without anymore Greyjoy scenes. k, thx.

DaddyTorgo · 05-14-2013, 12:54 PM

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I'm so glad it's not just me...

And I can do without anymore Greyjoy scenes. k, thx.

So glad what's not just you?

Yeah...enough of the torture-porn. We get it.

I understand they want to keep Alfie Allen occupied and all, but couldn't we maybe just show him...not being tortured and being in mental anguish in solitude dealing with the results of the torture?

kingfc22 · 05-14-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Yeah, I have to say that actually liking Jamie was one of the most unexpected things about the 3rd book. He was tied with his sister as my most hated up until that point.

I haven't read the books, but count me in to the group that has done a full 180 on Jamie.

RainMaker · 05-14-2013, 10:38 PM

No more torture scenes. For the love of God.

Honolulu_Blue · 05-14-2013, 11:09 PM

Yeah, last week wasn't the strongest installment of the season.

While Jaime and Brienne continue to kill it, the actual bear pit scene was pretty weak.

There was far too much in terms of romance. Writing romance/sex type scenes is not Martin's strong suit as a writer, so it was a bit disappointing to have so much of it in the episode he wrote.

The Theon scenes have crossed the line into pointless torture porn. At first it was interesting and mysterious, but it's crossed the line into the gratuitous. There is no advancement at all in term of character and plot, just a parade of more horribles.

Three more episodes. Looking for a strong end to the season!

Groundhog · 05-15-2013, 12:21 AM

re: the Theon Torture Show... I've put it in spoilers mainly because I'm not sure how far they will depart from the books with his story:

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Vince, Pt. II · 05-15-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

re: the Theon Torture Show... I've put it in spoilers mainly because I'm not sure how far they will depart from the books with his story:

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I'm in this line.

MrBug708 · 05-15-2013, 12:59 AM

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Groundhog · 05-15-2013, 01:21 AM

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chinaski · 05-15-2013, 05:20 AM

want so badly to click the shiny showlier button.

Neon_Chaos · 05-15-2013, 06:32 AM

kingfc22 · 05-15-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

want so badly to click the shiny showlier button.

Yea. I must resist as well

Autumn · 05-16-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

I haven't read the books, but count me in to the group that has done a full 180 on Jamie.

I'm glad to hear this. One of my biggest beefs about season one, as a guy who loves the books, is that I felt they started making Jaime sympathetic way too early. In the books you despise him for a thousand pages, and are sure he's the villain of the piece. In the series it didn't seem to me they were doing that. So I'm glad to see viewers are still getting that sense of a 180.

Bad-example · 05-16-2013, 07:03 PM

Most surprising to me is reading that some people are feeling bad for Theon. Really? He hasn't gotten anything he didn't richly earn...

Neon_Chaos · 05-16-2013, 07:49 PM

Well, he did show remorse when he said that his true father lost his head in King's landing. And that he made his choice and he chose wrong... And now he is paying the iron price.

Neon_Chaos · 05-16-2013, 07:51 PM

You just know how much of a hateable character Joffrey is, when people hated him more than the guy who pushed a kid out of a tower.

rockboy70 · 05-16-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

You just know how much of a hateable character Joffrey is, when people hated him more than the guy who pushed a kid out of a tower.

+1

Neon_Chaos · 05-20-2013, 10:29 AM

Book spoilers

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DaddyTorgo · 05-20-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

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I'm looking forward to it, but at the same time, not.

Also looking forward to episode 10, which I presume will feature a wedding in KL.

Neon_Chaos · 05-20-2013, 10:38 AM

I don't think episode 10 will have that.

Ronnie Dobbs3 · 05-20-2013, 10:50 AM

Very general outline for Ep. 10 - obviously spoilers for those who haven't read the books, but for those that have it hints at whats going to be shown:

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DaddyTorgo · 05-20-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

I don't think episode 10 will have that.

Oh that's right...we still have a little ways to go for that I guess, even with the compression of time.

Jas_lov · 05-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Pretty good episode but now we have to wait two weeks for the next one.

Vince, Pt. II · 05-20-2013, 01:24 PM

I think they didn't give enough time to Tyrion being unable to put the cloak on Sansa. I liked the twist of having Joffrey intentionally remove the stepstool, but what was a brutal scene in the books seemed like a quick 'let's make fun of the midget' scene in the show. They also completely skipped out on Sansa knowingly making Tyrion feel awkward.

DaddyTorgo · 05-20-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I think they didn't give enough time to Tyrion being unable to put the cloak on Sansa. I liked the twist of having Joffrey intentionally remove the stepstool, but what was a brutal scene in the books seemed like a quick 'let's make fun of the midget' scene in the show. They also completely skipped out on Sansa knowingly making Tyrion feel awkward.

Yeah - that was a great scene in the book that they glossed-over in the show in favor of the antics at the reception.

Bonegavel · 05-22-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

I haven't read the books, but count me in to the group that has done a full 180 on Jamie.

I am fighting the 180 because he pushed the kid out the window.

Groundhog · 05-22-2013, 06:14 PM

Alas, it is with heavy heart that I bring this news to you:

Sorry, Game Of Thrones Fans: Khaleesi Is Done Showing Her Boobs

Jas_lov · 05-22-2013, 07:32 PM

She was just naked last episode.

chadritt · 05-22-2013, 07:47 PM

You'll notice that nobody actually says its her, its a guess by someone.

Scoobz0202 · 05-22-2013, 07:52 PM

TWO WEEKS!? Fuck off Memorial Day weekend

DanGarion · 05-22-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Alas, it is with heavy heart that I bring this news to you:

Sorry, Game Of Thrones Fans: Khaleesi Is Done Showing Her Boobs

Cool story bro.

Groundhog · 05-22-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

She was just naked last episode.

(btw the original article I read was a bit more official than the one I linked, but that was the first one google gave me)

When I read the article, which was 20 mins after the last episode, my first thoughts were "well, looks like they are going to milk it while they can...".

DanGarion · 05-22-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

(btw the original article I read was a bit more official than the one I linked, but that was the first one google gave me)

When I read the article, which was 20 mins after the last episode, my first thoughts were "well, looks like they are going to milk it while they can...".

This "gossip" article refutes the claims.

Emilia Clarke Refuses To Do Any More Nude Scenes in "Game Of Thrones"? | Gossip Cop

Surtt · 05-22-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chadritt

You'll notice that nobody actually says its her, its a guess by someone.

Maybe the actress who played Ros?

Seemed like they were building up her character to have her own arc, then the next week they unceremoniously killed her off.

Vince, Pt. II · 05-22-2013, 10:01 PM

Can't imagine someone who signed on to play a whore would start having problems being nude.

Neon_Chaos · 05-23-2013, 01:25 AM

And now the rains weep o'er his halls and not a soul to hear!

Honolulu_Blue · 05-23-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Surtt

Maybe the actress who played Ros?

Seemed like they were building up her character to have her own arc, then the next week they unceremoniously killed her off.

If it was the actress who played Ros, a good time to make such a stand, considering her character is dead and all.

Surtt · 05-23-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

If it was the actress who played Ros, a good time to make such a stand, considering her character is dead and all.

I thought they might have killed her off because she took the stand.

They hired her to be "fan service."
When she decided she didn't want to do it anymore, they wrote her out of the show.

Simbo Klice · 05-23-2013, 05:27 PM

Whatever the reason they killed Ros off, I'm glad they did.

DeToxRox · 06-02-2013, 09:06 PM

Awesome. Just awesome.

DaddyTorgo · 06-02-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Awesome. Just awesome.

Not as...chaotic as I read it in the books, but I also think that having read it the first time that probably nothing they could have filmed would have lived up to how it played out in my mind that first "holy shit" time.

spleen1015 · 06-02-2013, 09:14 PM

There was no way it could live up to what it felt like reading it for the first time.

DeToxRox · 06-02-2013, 09:17 PM

Agreed reading it first was way more impactful but it translated nicely.

JPhillips · 06-02-2013, 09:18 PM

All of the Freys are simply brilliant casting.

DaddyTorgo · 06-02-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

There was no way it could live up to what it felt like reading it for the first time.

Very true.

Well done. Reddit is the place to go for the reactions.

[Season 3 Spoilers] Episode Discussion - 3.09 "The Rains of Castamere" : gameofthrones

Even better - a compilation of links to reaction videos/texts/blog posts/whatever

[S3E09] Operation WaW reaction videos for the episode : gameofthrones

Lathum · 06-02-2013, 10:11 PM

I havent been watching this season, will Netflix it at some point. Was the Red Wedding tonight?

05-14-2013, 07:27 AM	#1303
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Dragons looked frigging awesome this week. I want one! There was a lot of relationship-y stuff in this episode. I was surprised that THIS was the episode GRRM chose to write this year...it didn't seem as strong as the episodes that he wrote the past two years. Not bad by any stretch or anything - Dany was badass, and her scenes could probably basically singlehandedly save any episode when they're that good. I'm liking her a lot more in the TV show than in the books TBH. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 05-14-2013 at 07:27 AM.

05-14-2013, 11:09 PM	#1309
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Yeah, last week wasn't the strongest installment of the season. While Jaime and Brienne continue to kill it, the actual bear pit scene was pretty weak. There was far too much in terms of romance. Writing romance/sex type scenes is not Martin's strong suit as a writer, so it was a bit disappointing to have so much of it in the episode he wrote. The Theon scenes have crossed the line into pointless torture porn. At first it was interesting and mysterious, but it's crossed the line into the gratuitous. There is no advancement at all in term of character and plot, just a parade of more horribles. Three more episodes. Looking for a strong end to the season! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

05-15-2013, 12:21 AM	#1310
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	re: the Theon Torture Show... I've put it in spoilers mainly because I'm not sure how far they will depart from the books with his story: Spoiler ...given what has happened to him in the show - so far, although presumably it won't get much worse - kinda pales (even with a Varys-esque punishment) in comparison to the sort of overall physical trauma he goes through in the books, I sorta feel like they felt they need tothrow in a handful of shocking scenes to account for how much of a physical and mental wreck it transforms him into, without the visible physical maiming that I'm sure, similar to Tyrion, they will not include. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

05-15-2013, 12:59 AM	#1312
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Spoiler Doesnt Theon just "end" until he shows up as Reek? I figure they are going to give the impression that he's dead to the viewers

05-15-2013, 05:20 AM	#1314
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	want so badly to click the shiny showlier button. __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

05-14-2013, 10:38 PM	#1308
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	No more torture scenes. For the love of God.

05-15-2013, 06:32 AM	#1315
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Dont __________________ Come and see.

05-16-2013, 07:03 PM	#1318
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Most surprising to me is reading that some people are feeling bad for Theon. Really? He hasn't gotten anything he didn't richly earn...

05-16-2013, 07:49 PM	#1319
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Well, he did show remorse when he said that his true father lost his head in King's landing. And that he made his choice and he chose wrong... And now he is paying the iron price. __________________ Come and see.

05-16-2013, 07:51 PM	#1320
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	You just know how much of a hateable character Joffrey is, when people hated him more than the guy who pushed a kid out of a tower. __________________ Come and see.

05-20-2013, 10:29 AM	#1322
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Book spoilers Spoiler The 9th episode is titled Rains of Castamere. What we've been waiting for three seasons to come to fruition has arrived. __________________ Come and see.

05-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#1324
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	I don't think episode 10 will have that. __________________ Come and see.

05-20-2013, 10:50 AM	#1325
Ronnie Dobbs3 High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2013	Very general outline for Ep. 10 - obviously spoilers for those who haven't read the books, but for those that have it hints at whats going to be shown: Spoiler Joffrey challenges Tywin. Bran tells a ghost story. In Dragonstone, mercy comes from strange quarters. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

05-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#1327
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Pretty good episode but now we have to wait two weeks for the next one.

05-20-2013, 01:24 PM	#1328
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I think they didn't give enough time to Tyrion being unable to put the cloak on Sansa. I liked the twist of having Joffrey intentionally remove the stepstool, but what was a brutal scene in the books seemed like a quick 'let's make fun of the midget' scene in the show. They also completely skipped out on Sansa knowingly making Tyrion feel awkward. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 05-20-2013 at 01:24 PM.

05-22-2013, 06:14 PM	#1331
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Alas, it is with heavy heart that I bring this news to you: Sorry, Game Of Thrones Fans: Khaleesi Is Done Showing Her Boobs __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

05-22-2013, 07:32 PM	#1332
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	She was just naked last episode.

05-22-2013, 07:47 PM	#1333
chadritt High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	You'll notice that nobody actually says its her, its a guess by someone.

05-22-2013, 07:52 PM	#1334
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	TWO WEEKS!? Fuck off Memorial Day weekend

05-22-2013, 10:01 PM	#1339
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Can't imagine someone who signed on to play a whore would start having problems being nude.

05-23-2013, 01:25 AM	#1340
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	And now the rains weep o'er his halls and not a soul to hear! __________________ Come and see.

05-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#1343
Simbo Klice High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2009	Whatever the reason they killed Ros off, I'm glad they did.

06-02-2013, 09:06 PM	#1344
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Awesome. Just awesome.

06-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#1346
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	There was no way it could live up to what it felt like reading it for the first time. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

06-02-2013, 09:17 PM	#1347
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Agreed reading it first was way more impactful but it translated nicely.

06-02-2013, 09:18 PM	#1348
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	All of the Freys are simply brilliant casting. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

06-02-2013, 10:11 PM	#1350
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I havent been watching this season, will Netflix it at some point. Was the Red Wedding tonight?

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