[TV] Game of Thrones - Season 3 is here.

[TiLT]

that link isn't working for me, so i don't know if it references one book per season, but in previous articles - there has been reference to the later books in the series getting two seasons per book (starting with storm of swords)

No, there's been talk about ONLY Storm of Swords receiving two seasons, while books 4 and 5 will most likely be combined, though they'll still occupy two seasons in total. That means we're looking at 6 seasons to cover all the 5 books released so far.

[leo8877]

Interactive content coming to iPad HBOGO app

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/interactive-game-of-thrones-content-comes-to-hbo-go-ipad-app/

[Jumangi]

Funny thing is according imdb the girl who plays Arya is almost 14, though she doesn' t look it.

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[TiLT]

Funny thing is according imdb the girl who plays Arya is almost 14, though she doesn' t look it.

She was 13 during the recording of season 1, and turned 14 last year in May or so, so she's just about to hit 15. I notice a rather large difference in both her and Sansa since the earliest scenes that were filmed. Especially Sansa. Look at her scene when she meets Cersei for the first time in Winterfell. That's one of the scenes that was shot for the original pilot, and she's about 3 years older today. It's definitely noticeable.

[CeeKay]

damn, if they keep up with one book per season it looks like they could get close to running out of stuff to film before he is done with the series:

http://m.ctv.ca/topstories/20120312/george-martin-game-of-thrones-120313.html

Don't worry, if he starts running out of time he can always consult Casey Hudson and the ME3 team for advice on how to end a beloved saga on a deadline.

- Ash

HBO can come up with a ending, but you'll have to read the books for the perfect one.

[notrich]

HBO can come up with a ending, but you'll have to read the books for the perfect one.

i will be perfectly happy if it makes it to the end of ASOS... (it would be nice if they used flashbacks in a couple of episodes to flesh-out the knight of the laughing tree story... the armorer could play the young baratheon, arya could play lyanna stark... it would be awesome... too bad it will probably never happen)


Meanwhile... the GOT marathon is happening today... and I finally got a joke (completely missed it the first time iirc)

it is the time that jon snow is talking with tubby about not wanting to father any bastards and...

Spoiler for Hiden:

tubby makes a good oral/other sex joke, "well then... you DIDN'T know where to put it"

that made me laugh... i can't believe i didn't notice it before

[naednek]

awesome.  Dish network is offering free HBO for who knows how long. 

[leo8877]

Squeeeeeeee!  Loved it.

[TiLT]

I was surprised to hear that they've changed the title theme. Most surprising is the fact that I haven't seen anyone else mention this so far, so it caught me completely flat-footed. The changes aren't exactly massive, but they are noticeable. I suspect I'll prefer this new version as it sounds more natural and dynamic than the original, which was made in a hurry.

Good episode. The part at the end (you know what I'm talking about) was pretty gruesome to watch. I wonder how many viewers they'll lose to that particular scene alone.

[Jumangi]

Been a long time since a TV show has made an hour go by so fast. Just like reading the books, each time they jump to a different location its a new piece of awesomeness. Also watching this confirms that I can't watch TV with commercials anymore. Its channels like HBO, Netflix, or discs for me all the time now. Just like a movie I don't want anything breaking the watching experience.

[corruptrelic]

Good start for the new season. I hate how they took so long though as I forgot half the shit that happened in season 1 already.

[Doopri]

its amazing that even though i found the episode "boring" it was still fantastic.  the repartee that several of the actor / character pairings have is wonderful.  of special note - tyrion / cersei (small council scene), rob / jamie and the wolf was wonderful (just the way he slinked around the edge of the cage and jamies plain fear was great) and rob / cat.  oh and how can i forget daeny / jorah which was a standout relationship in the first season and looks to only be getting better!

ah really love the bran / maester luen scene as well (did i get the spelling on that one right?)

the evening was spent nursing several special brews and watching / rewatching the show in what was a combo viewing tasting party.

AND LET ME KNOW IF I SHOULD GO BACK AND EDIT FOR SPOILERS!

[Roguetad]

I just started the 4th book, having not watched any of the HBO series until recentely.  I'm really impressed with how closely the series follows the books, cramming as much content as they can into 1 hour episodes.  The actors are very well cast in their roles...which they act well.  I love the intro segment for each episode, zooming around the map of the realm, with the sigils of each house marking key locations.  What a clever and well done show introduction.  They did have to cut on some backstory in each episode, but they managed to get a lot of the key story elements into each show.

The only major difference in the HBO series that I don't remember from the books was (very mild season 1 character spoiler)...

Spoiler for Hiden:

the Knight of Flowers having a romantic thing with Renly.  Was that made up for the HBO series?  I don't remember that at all from the book.  I always imagined Ser Loras as the charming, lady-killer from the books, the perfect chivalric knight.  Same with Renly, but rougher around the edges.

     

 

[leo8877]

I just started the 4th book, having not watched any of the HBO series until recentely.  I'm really impressed with how closely the series follows the books, cramming as much content as they can into 1 hour episodes.  The actors are very well cast in their roles...which they act well.  I love the intro segment for each episode, zooming around the map of the realm, with the sigils of each house marking key locations.  What a clever and well done show introduction.  They did have to cut on some backstory in each episode, but they managed to get a lot of the key story elements into each show.

The only major difference in the HBO series that I don't remember from the books was (very mild season 1 character spoiler)...

Spoiler for Hiden:

the Knight of Flowers having a romantic thing with Renly.  Was that made up for the HBO series?  I don't remember that at all from the book.  I always imagined Ser Loras as the charming, lady-killer from the books, the perfect chivalric knight.  Same with Renly, but rougher around the edges.

     

 

Spoiler for Hiden:

I don't recall him either in the book (*note: having that relationship), considering his female connection in Clash of Kings, I was confused whaty they added it.  

[leo8877]

I was surprised to hear that they've changed the title theme. Most surprising is the fact that I haven't seen anyone else mention this so far, so it caught me completely flat-footed. The changes aren't exactly massive, but they are noticeable. I suspect I'll prefer this new version as it sounds more natural and dynamic than the original, which was made in a hurry.

Good episode. The part at the end (you know what I'm talking about) was pretty gruesome to watch. I wonder how many viewers they'll lose to that particular scene alone.

I didn't like the new theme changes, it seemed muted.

Also, I doubt they lost a single viewer over the culling.

[Kevin Grey]

I just started the 4th book, having not watched any of the HBO series until recentely.  I'm really impressed with how closely the series follows the books, cramming as much content as they can into 1 hour episodes.  The actors are very well cast in their roles...which they act well.  I love the intro segment for each episode, zooming around the map of the realm, with the sigils of each house marking key locations.  What a clever and well done show introduction.  They did have to cut on some backstory in each episode, but they managed to get a lot of the key story elements into each show.

The only major difference in the HBO series that I don't remember from the books was (very mild season 1 character spoiler)...

Spoiler for Hiden:

the Knight of Flowers having a romantic thing with Renly.  Was that made up for the HBO series?  I don't remember that at all from the book.  I always imagined Ser Loras as the charming, lady-killer from the books, the perfect chivalric knight.  Same with Renly, but rougher around the edges.

     

 

Spoiler for Hiden:

I don't recall him either in the book (*note: having that relationship), considering his female connection in Clash of Kings, I was confused whaty they added it. 

It is in the book but it's very subtle since it was supposed to be a secret.  There are several references to it. 

That's why so many people were willing to believe (Book 2 spoiler):

Spoiler for Clash of Kings:

That Renly never consummated his marriage

[Crusis]

of special note - tyrion / cersei (small council scene), rob / jamie and the wolf was wonderful

Absolutely and it was the best part of a great episode. Tyrion is going to steal the entire season.

[Scraper]

I just started the 4th book, having not watched any of the HBO series until recentely.  I'm really impressed with how closely the series follows the books, cramming as much content as they can into 1 hour episodes.  The actors are very well cast in their roles...which they act well.  I love the intro segment for each episode, zooming around the map of the realm, with the sigils of each house marking key locations.  What a clever and well done show introduction.  They did have to cut on some backstory in each episode, but they managed to get a lot of the key story elements into each show.

The only major difference in the HBO series that I don't remember from the books was (very mild season 1 character spoiler)...

Spoiler for Hiden:

the Knight of Flowers having a romantic thing with Renly.  Was that made up for the HBO series?  I don't remember that at all from the book.  I always imagined Ser Loras as the charming, lady-killer from the books, the perfect chivalric knight.  Same with Renly, but rougher around the edges.

     

 

Spoiler for Hiden:

I don't recall him either in the book (*note: having that relationship), considering his female connection in Clash of Kings, I was confused whaty they added it. 

It is in the book but it's very subtle since it was supposed to be a secret.  There are several references to it. 

That's why so many people were willing to believe (Book 2 spoiler):

Spoiler for Clash of Kings:

That Renly never consummated his marriage

Exactly, It's there but you really have to pay attention to see it. HBO certainly expanded on it though.

If you go back and read the scenes with Sansa talking to Ser Loras you can see his motivations.

[hepcat]

of special note - tyrion / cersei (small council scene), rob / jamie and the wolf was wonderful

Absolutely and it was the best part of a great episode. Tyrion is going to steal the entire season.

He stole the entire last season, as far as I'm concerned.  They should just go ahead and change the name of the show to "The Dinklage Hour" at this point.

And i wanna see what happens if someone really angers Tyrion...enough so that he seeks vengeance.

[Scraper]

of special note - tyrion / cersei (small council scene), rob / jamie and the wolf was wonderful

Absolutely and it was the best part of a great episode. Tyrion is going to steal the entire season.

He stole the entire last season, as far as I'm concerned.  They should just go ahead and change the name of the show to "The Dinklage Hour" at this point.

And i wanna see what happens if someone really angers Tyrion...enough so that he seeks vengeance.

I take it you haven't read the books. To avoid spoilers, lets just say that this is Tyrion's season, Dinklage or no Dinklage, it's just icing on the cake that Tyrion is played by a really good actor.

[hepcat]

Nope, I've never read the books.  Someday I might, but right now I'm just enjoying the show's twists and turns.  Tyrion reminds me a lot of Garak from Deep Space Nine...and that was my favorite Trek character of all time.

[Isgrimnur]

NY Times has a good interview with Dinklage.  And it really makes his role in Elf that much funnier.

[hepcat]

I usually come away from those articles wanting to punch the subject as they inevitably turn towards self aggrandizing bull, but that was so utterly sincere and self effacing that I now like Dinklage even more...and I didn't think that was possible.   

[naednek]

I was surprised to hear that they've changed the title theme. Most surprising is the fact that I haven't seen anyone else mention this so far, so it caught me completely flat-footed. The changes aren't exactly massive, but they are noticeable. I suspect I'll prefer this new version as it sounds more natural and dynamic than the original, which was made in a hurry.

Good episode. The part at the end (you know what I'm talking about) was pretty gruesome to watch. I wonder how many viewers they'll lose to that particular scene alone.

Yeah with having a 2 year old (not a bastard ) that was painful to watch.  I would have gone on a killing spree to those who were responsible.

[Roguetad]

It is in the book but it's very subtle since it was supposed to be a secret.  There are several references to it. 

That's why so many people were willing to believe (Book 2 spoiler):

Spoiler for Clash of Kings:

That Renly never consummated his marriage

Exactly, It's there but you really have to pay attention to see it. HBO certainly expanded on it though.

If you go back and read the scenes with Sansa talking to Ser Loras you can see his motivations.

I remember that exchange with Sansa in the book.  I'm embarrassed that the subtle truth of that moment went over my head.  I'll have to go back and reread it.  I'm not complaining, I actually think it's cool that I missed something because I wasn't paying close enough attention to what I was reading.  Thanks for pointing that out.

[Scraper]

It is in the book but it's very subtle since it was supposed to be a secret.  There are several references to it. 

That's why so many people were willing to believe (Book 2 spoiler):

Spoiler for Clash of Kings:

That Renly never consummated his marriage

Exactly, It's there but you really have to pay attention to see it. HBO certainly expanded on it though.

If you go back and read the scenes with Sansa talking to Ser Loras you can see his motivations.

I remember that exchange with Sansa in the book.  I'm embarrassed that the subtle truth of that moment went over my head.  I'll have to go back and reread it.  I'm not complaining, I actually think it's cool that I missed something because I wasn't paying close enough attention to what I was reading.  Thanks for pointing that out.

You can also see it when they describe Lora's reactions to certain things that haven't happend in the show yet, and when Breane talks about Loras. But it's all very subtle.

[leo8877]

Great episode last night! 

[hepcat]

I think we need a new drinking game.  Whenever someone on the show tries to diddle their sister, you drink a shot. 

[Roman]

but only if the sister is hot. The one last night had a face like a can of smashed assholes!

[hepcat]

So you support incest as long as the female relative is attractive?  That's...good to know?

[Roman]

its a game the whole family can play. Who better to play it with than one who is attractive... wait a second did I just post this....

[pr0ner]

Not even sure why this is an issue when Theon didn't even know that was his sister until *after* the fact.

[Scraper]

Not even sure why this is an issue when Theon didn't even know that was his sister until *after* the fact.

I agree. In the book it comes off showing how much of a perv he is, it also shows how foolish and unready he is to be a true lord.

[pr0ner]

Not even sure why this is an issue when Theon didn't even know that was his sister until *after* the fact.

I agree. In the book it comes off showing how much of a perv he is, it also shows how foolish and unready he is to be a true lord.

I thought the episode conveyed the same thing.  It's not like Theon said "ohh, there's my sister, let me feel her up!".

[Roman]

she could have pulled away. gross!

[Scraper]

she could have pulled away. gross!

She was testing him in order to see what kind of a man he grew to be. He failed.

[leo8877]

Not even sure why this is an issue when Theon didn't even know that was his sister until *after* the fact.

I agree. In the book it comes off showing how much of a perv he is, it also shows how foolish and unready he is to be a true lord.

I thought the episode conveyed the same thing.  It's not like Theon said "ohh, there's my sister, let me feel her up!".

I thought the only thing they glossed over was how badly the captain's daughter wanted to go with him.

[Scraper]

Not even sure why this is an issue when Theon didn't even know that was his sister until *after* the fact.

I agree. In the book it comes off showing how much of a perv he is, it also shows how foolish and unready he is to be a true lord.

I thought the episode conveyed the same thing.  It's not like Theon said "ohh, there's my sister, let me feel her up!".

I thought the only thing they glossed over was how badly the captain's daughter wanted to go with him.

Yeah but they did nail how she was no beauty Queen. I almost felt bad for her when Theon told her to shut her mouth when he smiles.

[Roman]

she could have pulled away. gross!

She was testing him in order to see what kind of a man he grew to be. He failed.

testing is fine. enjoying the test is a whole other basked of eggs.

[rittchard]

The only thing Theon is good for is full frontal.