Game of Thrones

Eagles_Legendz · April 16, 2014, 05:23:23 PM

Quote from: Eagaholic on April 16, 2014, 03:48:20 PM
Quote from: SD on April 15, 2014, 12:24:57 PM
GOT has entered Wire territory

It has been said
I don't know if anyone here would disagree, but try the other thread.

I actually took it as proof that igy isn't secretly reading the thread. Not sure he'd have been able to keep his mouth shut over that one. Fortunately with its audience growth there don't seem to be too many people anymore who just dismiss it as being a dumb fantasy show.

Eagaholic · April 16, 2014, 05:48:11 PM

lol, that's funny. I actually thought of posting that in the wire thread but figured it wasn't my place. So, this is the new no hippos? I'm not really into the fantasy genre but GOT has created a new type of niche for itself in good part because of its excellent production.

I was a little surprised to see the rearrangement with the show putting Ramsey's early Dance with Dragons chapters into this season's show.

SD · April 16, 2014, 10:48:11 PM

Anyone who thinks GOT is a nerdy fantasy show has a shallow perspective on life. It's as intricate, detailed, well written, well acted show as has ever been on television. Has there ever been a character like Joffrey who brought so much negative emotion to viewers? The actor who played him did an incredible job.

Munson · April 16, 2014, 10:54:58 PM

^^^Yup. The show's setting doesn't take away from any of that stuff. GOT will be mentioned with the GOATs when it's all said and done.

General_Failure · April 16, 2014, 10:55:27 PM

Quote from: SD on April 16, 2014, 10:48:11 PM
Anyone who thinks GOT is a nerdy fantasy show has a shallow perspective on life. It's as intricate, detailed, well written, well acted show as has ever been on television. Has there ever been a character like Joffrey who brought so much negative emotion to viewers? The actor who played him did an incredible job.

Look at this fargin' nerd.

smeags · April 17, 2014, 09:11:36 AM

flea bottom is basically mid evil times baltimore so im surprised igy isn't into this show.

Munson · April 19, 2014, 03:53:28 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KLzjXAV3s

Eagles_Legendz · April 20, 2014, 10:36:57 PM

Jaime doesn't rape Cersei in the books. Nor does he murder his cousin while in prison. Sigh.

Munson · April 20, 2014, 10:54:31 PM

Idk if I'd call it rape...Cersi seemed conflicted, but...she was kissing him back. Though no means no. Definitely a really weird scene.

Loved the Oberyn/Tywin scene...really hope they're not gonna be on friendly terms from here on out, I like having a badass in the capitol who isn't afraid of Tywin.

Dany was a bad ass this episode. shtein's looking dire at the Wall...Davos making moves, looks like he's gonna appeal to the Iron Bank to back Stannis over the Lannisters and the debts they owe.

Littlefinger was my #1 suspect...so now we know he was involved. ANd the necklace was a fake. Coated with poison, so sansa touched the cup and joffery drank it? seems like it'd be too dangerous, would possibly kill Sansa too. They made it a point to show him break the jewel...was that just to show it was fake, or insinuate poison inside? We definitely didn't see Sansa slip the jewel into the cup, and someone would have noticed that. So, Littlefinger was 99% for sure involved in the poisoning...the how is still cloudy.

Eagles_Legendz · April 21, 2014, 02:17:45 AM

Definitely came across as rape. Fundamentally alters his character for the worse. Never in a million years is that within his character. Really bothered me to the point of not being able to enjoy the rest of the episode.

Eagaholic · April 21, 2014, 02:53:57 AM

And even rape question aside - basically over his dead son?

Eagles_Legendz · April 21, 2014, 03:09:59 AM

He doesn't give a farg about Joffrey because he thinks Joffrey is awful. Also in the book it's just when he gets back and it's the first time he sees Cersei. She's worried about the location of it but the actual sex is entirely consensual. I don't get it and I think it's a drastic misstep on his supposed arc.

Eagaholic · April 21, 2014, 03:31:29 AM

I'm not liking the new Daario either. His wink at Dany was Palinesque. Really missed Strong Belwas tonight.

Susquehanna Birder · April 21, 2014, 08:38:58 AM

I think Littlefinger smashing the necklace was just to show that it was glass, rather than gemstones. And to show that it was just a planned maneuver to gain the trust of Sansa.

rjs246 · April 21, 2014, 09:36:28 AM

Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on April 21, 2014, 03:09:59 AM
He doesn't give a farg about Joffrey because he thinks Joffrey is awful. Also in the book it's just when he gets back and it's the first time he sees Cersei. She's worried about the location of it but the actual sex is entirely consensual. I don't get it and I think it's a drastic misstep on his supposed arc.

Agreed completely. Also

http://www.avclub.com/article/rape-thrones-203499