Game of Thrones: Season 6

[kingkilla56]

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The scene with Tyrion and the unsullied was painful. Just wasting minutes of the show to fill time; a show that already starts 6 minutes into the hour and ends 8 minutes before the hour is up.

I also agree with a lack of caring for the characters anymore. Since Jon has been brought back from the dead, seemingly scot free, it almost feels like everything not about him is a waste of time to invest in. Now he's beyond bulletproof and is guaranteed endgame. That disappoints me. Why should I care about Sansa for example?? Or Arya? Or Jaimie? Dorne?

However, I do enjoy the massive trolling HBO is doing with Bran's constant teasing of Leanna Stark's backstory.

[greenegt]

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The scene with Tyrion and the unsullied was painful. Just wasting minutes of the show to fill time; a show that already starts 6 minutes into the hour and ends 8 minutes before the hour is up.

I also agree with a lack of caring for the characters anymore. Since Jon has been brought back from the dead, seemingly scot free, it almost feels like everything not about him is a waste of time to invest in. Now he's beyond bulletproof and is guaranteed endgame. That disappoints me. Why should I care about Sansa for example?? Or Arya? Or Jaimie? Dorne?

However, I do enjoy the massive trolling HBO is doing with Bran's constant teasing of Leanna Stark's backstory.

Yeah, this is what sucks about only getting 10 episodes a season. There is just so much story to cover and not nearly enough time to development all of the angles.

[tdawg3782]

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I must be seeing things differently than most of you as I thought a bunch of interesting things happened.

Yeah, this is what sucks about only getting 10 episodes a season. There is just so much story to cover and not nearly enough time to development all of the angles.

These two quotes hit the nail on the head for me. I was quite content with the last episode because I'm finally getting new info since we are past what the books told us and I just enjoy the GoT world in general. However there is so many story lines at the moment that you only get about 8 min each per episode which I understand does drag it down. 10 episodes just are not enough.

Side note **** Ramsey. He truly has overtaken the most despised character every on this show for me. God I hope he gets his soon.

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[Leon]

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Damn it grandpa, just leave me alone and let me see the good stuff! - Bran and everyone else.
The Sword of the Morning lived up to the legend, but I'm a tad bit disappointed that he wasn't wielding Dawn. I also couldn't help but feel how much more emotional it would've been if it was Sean Bean who uttered "No, now it ends." Also, big reveal, Bran possibly being able to interact during his weirwood time travels.

So Jon ended his watch, and all roads lead to Sansa, but he's surely gonna have a little bit more self-discovery before he takes on any role as a Stark. I'm kind of hoping once Bran finds out what's happening in the Tower of Joy, he'd be able to connect with Jon.




Book theory

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I'm hoping there's a chance that's not really Shaggydog because of the whole "Northern Conspiracy" that a lot of fans are talking about. Why would the Umbers betray the Starks on the show? There's no link to any of the past seasons to cause them to do this. Karstarks, yes, but not the Umbers.

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Game of Thrones: Season 6

Book theory

Spoiler

I'm hoping there's a chance that's not really Shaggydog because of the whole "Northern Conspiracy" that a lot of fans are talking about. Why would the Umbers betray the Starks on the show? There's no link to any of the past seasons to cause them to do this. Karstarks, yes, but not the Umbers.

Spoiler

This is what I was thinking. The Great Northern Conspiracy was one of the things I don't think they can skip. Quite a risk to take considering he knew he killed Roose though. Doesn't really make sense for Ramsay to have not killed Rickon immediately considering what he did to Walda and her son so I would think he's still alive for a reason. Hopefully not another season of someone being tortured (probably what is in store for Osha though).

These last 2 episodes have been some of the fastest moving of the entire series. Arya's plot would've taken at least 6 episodes in previous seasons.

[jfsolo]

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I must be seeing things differently than most of you as I thought a bunch of interesting things happened.

I agree with you but everyone has a different interpretation of what is interesting. It is what it is.

[Yanks1408]

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I think it would have been cooler if the hanging scene was identical except they are waiting for their executioner, and out walks Jon Snow. I wanted to see their shock in realizing he was alive. Instead, the scene just opened with them talking to Jon as if they'd known for a while. Missed opportunity to me.

[Leon]

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Spoiler

This is what I was thinking. The Great Northern Conspiracy was one of the things I don't think they can skip. Quite a risk to take considering he knew he killed Roose though. Doesn't really make sense for Ramsay to have not killed Rickon immediately considering what he did to Walda and her son so I would think he's still alive for a reason. Hopefully not another season of someone being tortured (probably what is in store for Osha though).

These last 2 episodes have been some of the fastest moving of the entire series. Arya's plot would've taken at least 6 episodes in previous seasons.

On the spoiler: I think it's all about leverage. He NEEDS a Stark to unite the North, and absent Sansa, Rickon is the best way to possibly lure her out along with Jon. Also, that is Smalljon Umber in the episode, yes? They didn't mention a name.

I enjoyed Arya's training montage this episode. It's pretty obvious she will face much harder tests before she truly becomes "no one."

[mestevo]

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I think it would have been cooler if the hanging scene was identical except they are waiting for their executioner, and out walks Jon Snow. I wanted to see their shock in realizing he was alive. Instead, the scene just opened with them talking to Jon as if they'd known for a while. Missed opportunity to me.

Said something similar as they cut to that scene and panned to the gallows... 'Can't wait to see the look on- oh.'

I wanted him to go visit them in jail and tell them their punishment. Would have been a better scene than 'drinking with grey worm.'

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[Yanks1408]

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Said something similar as they cut to that scene and panned to the gallows... 'Can't wait to see the look on- oh.'

I wanted him to go visit them in jail and tell them their punishment. Would have been a better scene than 'drinking with grey worm.'

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[trobinson97]

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The scene with Tyrion and the unsullied was painful. Just wasting minutes of the show to fill time; a show that already starts 6 minutes into the hour and ends 8 minutes before the hour is up.

That pissed me right the hell off. Blatant filler when there is so much story to tell elsewhere.

Although I was a little disappointed with some missing details, I only really enjoyed the flashback. It was a nice showing of why the former Sword of the Morning is considered so legendary. For people who thought Dayne didn't use Dawn, it looked to me like he actually did(the sword he stuck into the ground as they met) but they just didn't really emphasize it.

Shaggydog's head got the biggest reaction from me over any other death so far. Man, I hope that was a regular wolf's head and Umber is giving them the okie doke.

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On the spoiler: I think it's all about leverage. He NEEDS a Stark to unite the North, and absent Sansa, Rickon is the best way to possibly lure her out along with Jon. Also, that is Smalljon Umber in the episode, yes? They didn't mention a name.



I enjoyed Arya's training montage this episode. It's pretty obvious she will face much harder tests before she truly becomes "no one."

Yes it was Smalljon. To this point in the show we pretty much know nothing about him so not swearing an oath or kneeling to Ramsay should be pretty important. Good point with potentially using him as bait for Sansa and Jon.

Littlefinger is finally back next episode. Kind of surprising he wasn't in the first 3 considering he played a big role last season.

[kingkilla56]

Game of Thrones: Season 6

My problem with the "Rikkon is bait" theory is, what if Ramsey outright slaughtered Rikkon right then and there? Why would they risk their presumed Lord of Winterfell Rikkon's life like that? Doesn't add up. But the not bending the knee there has to be significant. Wouldn't mind a win for the Stark's for once.

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Game of Thrones: Season 6

My problem with the "Rikkon is bait" theory is, what if Ramsey outright slaughtered Rikkon right then and there? Why would they risk their presumed Lord of Winterfell Rikkon's life like that? Doesn't add up. But the not bending the knee there has to be significant. Wouldn't mind a win for the Stark's for once.

Ramsay would be the one using them as bait to draw out Sansa not the Umbers. It would be incredibly risky either way though. He says he knows that Ramsay killed Roose but it's possible he doesn't know what he's capable of.

From the Umber point of view there would be 2 likely outcomes if this is their plan. Jon leads an army against Ramsay to rescue Rickon (especially if he finds Sansa and she tells him about Ramsay. It's also possible the Greyjoys could join them. Pretty sure he flayed their soldiers after they surrendered plus Theon). Or Ramsay kills Rickon which causes Jon to lead an army against Ramsay. He mentioned how Jon knows Winterfell better than any of them ever will which makes me think he believes Jon would be able to take back Winterfell.

We know that Smalljon didn't care for Roose very much so it's unlikely that he believes Ramsay, who he knows just killed his father/Warden of the North, would be any better. I don't see what he gains by giving him Rickon with no other motive. Unless I missed something in that scene it didn't seem like Ramsay was planning something against the Umbers or didn't like them. If anything he needs their support.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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Shaggydog's head got the biggest reaction from me over any other death so far. Man, I hope that was a regular wolf's head and Umber is giving them the okie doke.

Same here. It seemed rather on the small side for a Dire, but Rickon's reaction seemed to make you believe it was him. :/

I just hope after they draw out the super villain Ramsay (it was a nice little 'lightsaber' like musical sound after he stabbed his father in the beginning of the show with the 'previously' catch up, only less cooler than Kylo Ren), that in the end Sansa gets to be the one to lay the blade. However, they sure like the F* the Stark's so far.