[TV] Game of Thrones - Season 4 is coming (please mark spoilers)

[CeeKay]

Ok, I know this is a thread about the tv series but... <books>

Spoiler for Hiden:

I'm a little over halfway through Storm of Swords and I'm completely taken aback. in shock. PISSED.

Let me guess (third book spoiler!)

Spoiler for Hiden:

it involved a wedding

[th'FOOL]

Spoiler for Hiden:

Yup

[Jumangi]

Another good episode but definately dissapointing they dont show any battle scenes. I know its a TV sries and they have a limited budget compared to a big movie but its still HBO so I expected more shown.

Tyrion still rules though.

[Crusis]

Another good episode but definately dissapointing they dont show any battle scenes. I know its a TV sries and they have a limited budget compared to a big movie but its still HBO so I expected more shown.

Tyrion still rules though.

It's been a few years since I read the books but I don't remember any large battle scenes. In Game of Thrones (I think, again, it's been years) I remember being surprised that the first big battle was sort of referred to in the past. When I think of epic fantasy I always assume there will be big battles. I don't think it affected the show or the book at all. Still, I'm with you. I wish there was a big Braveheart battle scene.

My wife, who generally hates fantasy, is incredibly addicted to this show. She was pissed after Sunday's episode.

Spoiler for Hiden:

She kept saying: "It's not fair, he's one of the good guys!"

Such a great HBO series. I hope it cleans up come award season.

[Jumangi]

Another good episode but definately dissapointing they dont show any battle scenes. I know its a TV sries and they have a limited budget compared to a big movie but its still HBO so I expected more shown.

Tyrion still rules though.

It's been a few years since I read the books but I don't remember any large battle scenes. In Game of Thrones (I think, again, it's been years) I remember being surprised that the first big battle was sort of referred to in the past. When I think of epic fantasy I always assume there will be big battles. I don't think it affected the show or the book at all. Still, I'm with you. I wish there was a big Braveheart battle scene.

My wife, who generally hates fantasy, is incredibly addicted to this show. She was pissed after Sunday's episode.

Spoiler for Hiden:

She kept saying: "It's not fair, he's one of the good guys!"

Such a great HBO series. I hope it cleans up come award season.

Pretty sure I remember the fight of Robb's diversion /w the Lannisters told through the eyes of Tyrion, which is disapointing since they just show him getting knocked out then waking up later, when I believe he does kill a man. Might be wrong though.

As for no big battles

Spoiler for Hiden:

The assault on Kings Landing with the mage fire I believe it was called. Can't remember if thats Book 2 or 3.

[Turtle]

Sibel Kekilli was a good choice for Shae. I wonder if she's fluent in english and just puts on the accent for the show. A pretty amazing woman that is, not just for her prior work, but her whole history. Glad to see her in an American show, and she's just looking stunning.

[Crusis]

Spoiler for Hiden:

The assault on Kings Landing with the mage fire I believe it was called. Can't remember if thats Book 2 or 3.

Oh yeah! That was one badass battle scene. I think you are right on Tyrion's POV as well. I should read Feast of Crows again to prepare for the new book. I just hate to slog through it again.

[CeeKay]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

[Gratch]

Spoiler for Hiden:

The assault on Kings Landing with the mage fire I believe it was called. Can't remember if thats Book 2 or 3.

Oh yeah! That was one badass battle scene. I think you are right on Tyrion's POV as well. I should read Feast of Crows again to prepare for the new book. I just hate to slog through it again.

I'm just finishing up a re-read of AFFC now, and am finding it far more enjoyable the second time around.  Helps that I'm reading it for what it is rather than being frustrated by what it isn't (i.e. most of my favorite characters being absent).

[Gryndyl]

Sibel Kekilli was a good choice for Shae. I wonder if she's fluent in english and just puts on the accent for the show. A pretty amazing woman that is, not just for her prior work, but her whole history. Glad to see her in an American show, and she's just looking stunning.

She was raised in Germany in a Turkish family so I'm guessing her accent is authentic

[DarkEL]

Never read the books - just been enjoying the TV series and really surprised by how much it sucked me in.

Of course - it's starting to feel like a:

Spoiler for Hiden:

"Oh you like this character? Let's watch him die" marathon though.

Oh well - as long as they don't kill the Imp - I think it'll remain fun to watch.

[th'FOOL]

As I'm nearing the end of book 3 I'm getting more and more pissed off. I feel like the moral of the story is "No good deed goes unpunished". Seriously, fucking brutal.

[CeeKay]

As I'm nearing the end of book 3 I'm getting more and more pissed off. I feel like the moral of the story is "No good deed goes unpunished". Seriously, fucking brutal.

you're going to love the end of book 3 then, and yes, I'm going to leave that ambiguous.

[Teggy]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

[leo8877]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

 

[Jumangi]

As I'm nearing the end of book 3 I'm getting more and more pissed off. I feel like the moral of the story is "No good deed goes unpunished". Seriously, fucking brutal.

I wouldn't agree with that. I think GRRM shows wether your honorable, not, or in between bad things can happen. War, deceit and treachery are brutal to all and basically nobody goes unscathed.

[CeeKay]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

[leo8877]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

I think that's a different chick.

[CeeKay]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

I think that's a different chick.

April Summers and April Flowers seem to be the same chick.  same age and everything.  I'm at work so I can't really dig deeper.

[Teggy]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

I think that's a different chick.

April Summers and April Flowers seem to be the same chick.  same age and everything.  I'm at work so I can't really dig deeper.

That wiki says she's 33, so different girl.

[Asharak]

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

So she dabbled in porn for a weekend...big deal.

- Ash

[CeeKay]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Damn, she's been in 298 adult films?

I think that's a different chick.

April Summers and April Flowers seem to be the same chick.  same age and everything.  I'm at work so I can't really dig deeper.

That wiki says she's 33, so different girl.

Wait, it's not 2000?   

[Jag]

Googling Shae's real name falls under:

DNGWSSOAW

(Do Not Google With Safe Search Off At Work)

[leo8877]

Googling Shae's real name falls under:

DNGWSSOAW

(Do Not Google With Safe Search Off At Work)

Now she apparently was in porn at first.

[Lord Percy]

Theon Greyjoy is Lily Allen's brother. Wtf.

[CeeKay]

alternate ending to episode 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zfrq-9A9oQ8

Spoiler for Hiden:

I don't know why, but that has me chuckling like crazy.

[notrich]

Took a quick glance through the thread and didn't see this link

DO NOT click link if you haven't seen episode 9 yet...

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


pretty funny but it seems a little fake... (the dude holding the camera comments make me laugh)

"they liiiiiieeed to him!"


even if it is fake... i think that if youtube was as widespread as it is now when the first book came out... I think there would be several authentic good versions of this type of reaction.

maybe there should be a film documentary that films people reading the series (and then just show the highlights of when they get to the good parts)

[rshetts2]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Lol, seriously, youre a 52 year old guy aout with a 22 year old playmate.  You defend her honor and then fight for her honor.  You recieve wounds so minor that you go back into the bar and get another drink and Im pretty sure that the evening had a happy ending for him. 

Yeah, Im not sure about the whole week but Id bet the house that he had a fantastic evening.

I had a night like that once, involving a outside the bar scuffle with my dates ex boyfriend.  I can guarantee you, the few bumps and bruises I ended up with were well worth it!  On the plus side, since the guy jumped me without warning, in front of witnesses  ( including one of the bars bouncers ),  I went home with the babe while he went to jail.

[leo8877]

Sean Bean is not having a good week.

I don't know, dating a 22 year-old playmate kind of falls on the "good week" side.

Lol, seriously, youre a 52 year old guy aout with a 22 year old playmate.  You defend her honor and then fight for her honor.  You recieve wounds so minor that you go back into the bar and get another drink and Im pretty sure that the evening had a happy ending for him. 

Yeah, Im not sure about the whole week but Id bet the house that he had a fantastic evening.

I had a night like that once, involving a outside the bar scuffle with my dates ex boyfriend.  I can guarantee you, the few bumps and bruises I ended up with were well worth it!  On the plus side, since the guy jumped me without warning, in front of witnesses  ( including one of the bars bouncers ),  I went home with the babe while he went to jail.

rshetts2 IS SEAN BEAN!

[leo8877]

Well the show is well done, but I want to kick everyone in the face. 

[Larraque]

Well the show is well done, but I want to kick everyone in the face. 

You want to kick the king of the north in the face?

[leo8877]

Well the show is well done, but I want to kick everyone in the face.  

You want to kick the king of the north in the face?

Well no.  I want to kick everyone in King's Landing in the face. 

[Turtle]

Technically, there are still friendly faces in King's Landing... on wall spikes.

[kadnod]

Technically, there are still friendly faces in King's Landing... on wall spikes.

Historic King's Landing!  Come for the job opportunities!  Stay for the view!

[hepcat]

Okay, finale kind of surprised me as I'd always heard from folks that the reason they loved the GoT series of books was because it was a realistic depiction of a medieval empire.  

Apparently I have a different definition of "realistic".  

Spoiler for Hiden:

one that doesn't include flame proof blondes and baby dragons.

and the boy king never rose above comic book villain on the goofy ass meter.  i had hoped for a little more meat on his story.  

although littlefinger is well on his way to being a great character...as well as the eunuch.  and dinklage continues to steal the show.

overall, i enjoyed this first season.  i just don't think it's as great as folks who've read the books keep saying it is.

[TiLT]

Okay, finale kind of surprised me as I'd always heard from folks that the reason they loved the GoT series of books was because it was a realistic depiction of a medieval empire.  

They probably meant a different thing from what they told you, in that case. A Song of Ice and Fire is a realistic depiction of a fantasy world.

And Joffrey is (or so he believes) the son of a powerful father who neglects him and a bitter, manipulating and slightly insane mother who fucks up his world view. That, and he's a teenager who suddenly got handed a large amount of power and who has a strong need to shape his own path beyond anyone's direct control. A lot of people would end up looking like evil caricatures under such circumstances.

[Turtle]

People liked the more realistic motivations and political struggles of these low fantasy kingdoms, but not that it was completely realistic. Sorry you don't like it, but seeing things into the series that others weren't putting on it is just a recipe for disappointing yourself.

[hepcat]

People liked the more realistic motivations and political struggles of these low fantasy kingdoms, but not that it was completely realistic. Sorry you don't like it, but seeing things into the series that others weren't putting on it is just a recipe for disappointing yourself.

Seeing things into my quote that I didn't put there is even worse.  I actually wrote

Overall, I enjoyed this first season.

and being told it was realistic and thinking that meant realistic isn't really a case of "seeing things into the series that others weren't putting on it".  It's a case of thinking that realistic meant...well...realistic.   

[Teggy]

If it makes you feel better

Spoiler for Hiden:

in the book her hair burns off.

[hepcat]

If it makes you feel better

Spoiler for Hiden:

in the book her hair burns off.

Spoiler for Hiden:

upstairs or downstairs?