[Terez]

I only expected him to be more charming, maybe smile more often. I also pictured him with slightly longer, graying hair. I have no idea if that's because he was described that way in the books or not. It's been a while since I read them.

[Werthead]

GAME OF THRONES renewed for TWO more seasons. Because that's how HBO rolls.

[QuickTidal]

That's a no brainer as the first ep pulled down a record-busting 6.6 Million viewers...which is like...insane!

[worry]

I would like to point out that "A man's got to have a code" is a cross-HBO reference to Omar Little, and it was spectacular. Also, slamming a head into a knife is way cooler than slamming a knife into a head.

[QuickTidal]

worry, on 09 April 2014 - 12:18 AM, said:

Also, slamming a head into a knife is way cooler than slamming a knife into a head.

That was ALMOST as hardcore are Arya SLOWLY slipping needle into Polliver's neck....yeesh that was brutal!

[amphibian]

Werthead, on 08 April 2014 - 08:19 PM, said:

GAME OF THRONES renewed for TWO more seasons. Because that's how HBO rolls.

Still no call yet on the format of the final season eh?

[Gothos]

SO gf fell asleep 2/3 through the pilot of GoT. Well, I guess I do call her "sleepyhead" for a reason, but it's still a bit gutting!

Guess I'll move on to 4x01 today.

[Abyss]

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2014 - 12:09 AM, said:

That's a no brainer as the first ep pulled down a record-busting 6.6 Million viewers...which is like...insane!

And those are just the legit viewers!

[Jakovasaurus]

[Trull's son]

worry, on 09 April 2014 - 12:18 AM, said:

I would like to point out that "A man's got to have a code" is a cross-HBO reference to Omar Little, and it was spectacular. Also, slamming a head into a knife is way cooler than slamming a knife into a head.

I was trying to place that quote for a while after I heard it. Feels good. That tavern brawl was all sorts of nasty.

[worry]

Also when the Hound uses the C-word to describe Polliver's mouth, that might be a Deadwood reference (Wild Bill in season 1).

[Cause]

Amazing Episode!

Also I really do have to agree with Martin, the kid who plays Jeffrey sells it.

Spoiler

I don't why but a part of me is just waiting for the moment when the viewers who have not read the books realize that the Khaleesi for all that she means well leaves behind as much death, suffering and destruction as any Lannister of other villian

[Jakovasaurus]

[QuickTidal]

the PVR info has it as Joff and Margaery's wedding...so here it comes folks...moment 2 that I've been waiting to see since the show was announced...

Spoiler

Joffrey's long coming fucking death. Fuck that little shit. I hope the choking is long and excellent. And purple.

This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 14 April 2014 - 12:43 AM

[Terez]

My non-book-reading Aunt just emailed me to say she's making popcorn and waiting with anticipation. I told her tonight should be pretty cathartic. I'm on the road, but I made sure my hotel has HBO.

[Terez]

Ahhh, beautiful. His face, the Rains, everything.......very well done.

[QuickTidal]

Agreed. His face was well done, and that last stream of blood out of his other nostril was perfect. Well done on the make-up department.

I video-ed the Mrs. and got her on camera as he was choking saying "Die mother fucker!"

LOL


I also liked Oberyn noticing Sansa's discomfort during the 5kings farce.

Oh, also Sigur Ros not only starring as the band that Joff throws the coins at...but also their AMAZING cover of THE RAINS OF CASTAMERE over the credit. Stunning!

This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 14 April 2014 - 02:53 AM

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

Also, for those of us who have read the books, this GIF is the perfect reaction to the Purple Wedding on so many levels:

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This post has been edited by Whisperzzzzzzz: 14 April 2014 - 02:32 AM

[Terez]

Oberyn was fantastic all around. He is going to rock this season and make show-people love him very quickly, I think; his death should be very impactful.

Did Tyrion do the whole "I don't love you because you're a whore" thing in the books? I don't recall it. By the way, I hate the whole "save the girl who is too stubborn to escape from danger by telling her you don't love her" trope, and I was surprised they used it. It wasn't until later that I remembered that GRRM wrote that episode, and then I wasn't as surprised. He may enjoy a bit of trope-busting, but he is still fairly old-school. I just don't remember it being in the books.

They dropped a ton of clues about Sansa's necklace, but it still probably wasn't clear to the non-bookreaders what happened there at all. I hope they make it more clear later; the scenes from the next episode would seem to point in that direction.

I also liked that they worked in Melisandre since it was her leech-magic at play here. The Bolton-and-bastard scene was nice; we didn't get much from them in the books did we? I don't remember anything at all about their reunion in the books, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Bran with the tree is early. Didn't realize Dany was missing until scenes-from-next. Cersei and Brienne, Jamie and Loras, both good scenes. I am guessing Brienne will split next week by the end of the episode, looking for the girl of...seven-and-ten? Loras will be off to take Dragonstone soon.

[QuickTidal]

Bran with the tree needs to be early on the show. He's aging by the year, the actor is already 15 and will be 17-18 by the time the last season rolls around....speeding up his plotlines keeps his thread on an even keel, and will fit with ditching a lot of the superfluous wandering chaff from AFFC and ADWD...I think the show is going to play leaner all around for the next two seasons...most of all because Arya, Bran, ect will all age in real time too fast for them to bother with waiting.