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Ceetar Jun 27 2016 07:00 PM

what, no thread about this that I can find? Well then, here. The last two episodes have certainly been epic and conclusive haven't they?

TransMonk Jun 27 2016 07:49 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I think this past season was the best yet. What do we know about the schedule for wrapping the series up? My birds have told me there are to be two seasons left, but that HBO may resort to shorter seasons (6 or 7 episodes per season instead of the normal 10) in an attempt to draw out the reign of a winner without the cost of paying all of their stars millions of dollars for the extra episodes.

Ceetar Jun 27 2016 08:06 PM Re: Game of Thrones

TransMonk wrote: I think this past season was the best yet. What do we know about the schedule for wrapping the series up? My birds have told me there are to be two seasons left, but that HBO may resort to shorter seasons (6 or 7 episodes per season instead of the normal 10) in an attempt to draw out the reign of a winner without the cost of paying all of their stars millions of dollars for the extra episodes. That's what I've heard too. I'm not sure 14 episodes is enough for me to see what I want to see. Don't want it rushed.

Centerfield Jun 28 2016 02:50 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Waitress? This pie tastes a little funny...

Ceetar Jun 28 2016 03:15 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Littlefinger lost that battle with Sansa, as the North DID rally around Jon. I wonder how he responds.

Vic Sage Jun 28 2016 03:49 PM Re: Game of Thrones Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 29 2016 04:43 PM

I know a lot of folks complained about how slow this season was, but I thought it was terrific, particularly the last 2 episodes. After 5 years of watching characters I care about suffer horribly, and sometimes die, and watching their noble plans come tumbling down around them, this season was about giving those characters their needed victories, in order to pick them up, dust them off and prepare them for the final battle to come. Things have to get worse before they get better... but if they never get better, then that's not an epic tale; it's just an unrelentingly depressing expenditure of emotional energy. So I was glad to see: [ALL SPOILERS!!] With regard to the Starks and their friends - * Sansa coming into her own (feeding Ramsay to his dogs!) and coming home, while using Littlefinger to regain Winterfell but not giving in to him; * Jon's resurrection, revenge against the Night's watch and reunion with his sister, as well as his acceptance of the crown as King of the North, with the excellent Ser Davos and the Wildling horde at his side, and the banishment of the Red Witch; * Arya finally returning to Westeros, now as a trained assassin, beginning her vengeance quest with the Freys (avenging the Red Wedding!); * Bran’s emergence as a powerful figure, the 3-eyed crow, and Rickon’s death serving as a key factor in the battle of the bastards; * Bran’s rescue by the timely return of Uncle Benjen, and his possible role in the battle against the Night’s King, and by the heroic sacrifice of Hodor (as well as the tragic origin of his name); * Theon finally on a path toward redemption, saving Sansa and returning to his sister's side as they become allies to the Dragon Queen in order to reclaim leadership of the Iron Islands; * Lady Brienne finally able to fulfill her oath to Caitlin Stark by rescuing Sansa, with Pod still alive and at her side; * Sam standing up to his dad, stealing his sword, and arriving at the amazing Citadel with Gilly and little Sam by his side; With regard to the Targareons, etal. -- * Danerys's fiery escape from the Khals and her acceptance as the true Khaleesi of the Dothraki horde, as well as her regaining control over all her dragons, who are now as fierce as we always hoped they'd be in a final defeat of the slavers of Essos; * The re-emergence of Tyrion as Hand of the Queen, finally safe and ensconced in her court, and his growing relationship with her, as well as with Verys, Grey Worm and Messandi; * The reconciliation between Ser Jorah Mormont and Danerys, with the possibility of Jorah finding a cure for grayscale left open; * Bran's vision, implying that, yes, in fact R+L+J [on edit: R+L=J... sorry about that] And with regard to the Lannisters, Tyrells, etc. -- * The intolerably arrogant High Sparrow, as well as the scheming, deceitful Margery Tyrell, her pathetic brother, and all the incompetent members of the small council, all finally destroyed by Cersei all in one explosive moment; * Jamie developing his relationships with the wonderful Bronn and noble Brienne, continuing on his own road of redemption, and finally seeing his sister for the monster she is as she ascends to the Iron Throne over their last child’s body; * Speaking of redemption, here comes the Hound, with the Brothers without Banners; and * The Martells and Tyrells scheming together down in Dorne to team up with Danerys and bring the Lannisters down. There’s also been some deaths of bad guys (grand master Pycelle, the renegade Brothers, Ramsey, Walder Frey, the waif, the slaver leaders, Alliser Thorne) and the introduction of a great new character, Lady Mormont, the tween girl queen of Bear Island who shames the other lords of the north into supporting Jon Snow. But I’m still wondering what happened to Ghost? Where was he during the Battle of the Bastards? Anyway, with a King in the North, a Queen on the Iron Throne, and the Queen-to-be on her ships heading west, we are set up for a final season (whether aired as a single season or broken up into 2) that have all the players on the board and ready to go. I’m psyched.

Centerfield Jun 28 2016 04:27 PM Re: Game of Thrones

What he said. Just a few more thoughts to round out. *Evil Cersei is badass. Love the scene where Septa Unella was all like "Whatever bitch, I'm ready to die" and Cersei was like "Die? Oh no, you're not dying today...You are going to be tortured by my giant smurf." With the vetting of characters in the last 2 episodes (especially badguys), it's clear that Cersei will play the role of main antagonist. What show in history has ever made the show so sympathetic to the villain as much as GoT? *Jamie Lannister's character development and anticipated redemption is equally as amazing. There are times I have to remind myself "Remember, he shoved Bran out the window". *I have to mention the Masters' surrender scene. "Oh wait, you thought we were surrendering? That's funny. Wait, which one of us has the dragons? Oh right. That would be me." What a fucking badass scene. *Sorry you got blown up Margaery. You were fun to look at. Now Missandei moves into the top slot.

smg58 Jun 28 2016 05:28 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Any redemption on Jamie's part is predicated on him standing up to Cersei, which he's yet to show he's capable of doing. But Theon and The Hound are well on their way to redeeming themselves.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2016 05:37 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Centerfield wrote: *Sorry you got blown up Margaery. You were fun to look at. I'm convinced that Tommen took the header out the window because, after seeing the explosion, he realized that a dork like him would never get to bang anyone as hot as Margery again.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2016 05:54 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Vic Sage wrote: Brans vision, implying that, yes, in fact R+L+J. ???

Ceetar Jun 28 2016 05:57 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: Vic Sage wrote: Brans vision, implying that, yes, in fact R+L+J. ??? R+L=J that should read. Rhaegar + Lyanna = Jon

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2016 06:45 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ahh. Was having trouble following the shorthand.

soupcan Jun 28 2016 06:48 PM Re: Game of Thrones

smg58 wrote: Any redemption on Jamie's part is predicated on him standing up to Cersei, which he's yet to show he's capable of doing. But Theon and The Hound are well on their way to redeeming themselves. Not like Jamie hasn't done it before. 'Queenslayer' anyone?

Benjamin Grimm Jun 28 2016 06:53 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I'm thinking (hoping) that Arya will be the one to kill Cersei.

soupcan Jun 28 2016 06:54 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Vic Sage wrote: Brans vision, implying that, yes, in fact R+L+J. ??? R+L=J that should read. Rhaegar + Lyanna = Jon Right but what does that imply? That Jon will eventually leave Winterfell (after all, Sansa is now the rightful heir, until and unless Bran shows up)? We now know that he is Danerys' nephew and we also know that the Targaeryans marry within their family. Danerys did say that she has to get married to form an alliance. Jon has a big army now... I'm a bit curious about what Benjen said about the the magic in the wall that prevents the White Walkers from passing it. If thats true then why should they even be considered a threat? Lots of good stuff to ponder.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2016 07:01 PM Re: Game of Thrones

soupcan wrote: Danerys did say that she has to get married to form an alliance. Jon has a big army now... Sure, but Theo & Yara Greyjoy's uncle Euron has a big cock ... or so he claims.

Ceetar Jun 28 2016 07:31 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: soupcan wrote: Danerys did say that she has to get married to form an alliance. Jon has a big army now... Sure, but Theo & Yara Greyjoy's uncle Euron has a big cock ... or so he claims. he also might have a dragon horn that controls dragons. Not that it really matters who's Jon's parents are, you are what you claim. He'd be the fourth? ruler who wasn't technically in the line of succession. But factor in that he was divinely protected during the battle of the bastards and brought back from the dead. There are three dragons that need riders..

soupcan Jun 28 2016 07:54 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: factor in that he was divinely protected during the battle of the bastards Yeah, I'm not buying that.

Vic Sage Jun 29 2016 04:39 PM Re: Game of Thrones

soupcan wrote: Ceetar wrote: factor in that he was divinely protected during the battle of the bastards Yeah, I'm not buying that. yeah, me neither. He was just a lucky ass bastard; fortune favors the utterly moronic.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 29 2016 05:21 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Centerfield wrote: *Sorry you got blown up Margaery. You were fun to look at. Now Missandei moves into the top slot. I've had a crush on Natalie Dormer since she was Anne Boleyn on The Tudors. But my "top slot" remains occupied by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, especially in those scenes where she flexes her power. When she emerged from that conflagration after setting all of the Dothraki elders on fire, she was magnificent.

soupcan Jun 29 2016 08:44 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Vic Sage Jun 29 2016 09:31 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Centerfield wrote: *Sorry you got blown up Margaery. You were fun to look at. Now Missandei moves into the top slot. I've had a crush on Natalie Dormer since she was Anne Boleyn on The Tudors. But my "top slot" remains occupied by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, especially in those scenes where she flexes her power. When she emerged from that conflagration after setting all of the Dothraki elders on fire, she was magnificent. magnificent... and naked. don't forget naked!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 30 2016 12:35 AM Re: Game of Thrones

That too! She's even sexier than Brienne of Tarth!

Frayed Knot Jun 30 2016 02:36 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I've had a crush on Natalie Dormer since she was Anne Boleyn on The Tudors. But my "top slot" remains occupied by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, especially in those scenes where she [crossout]flexes her power[/crossout] takes off all her clothes.

cooby Jun 30 2016 05:03 PM Re: Game of Thrones

As I recall, Anne of Boleyn frequently had hers off too

themetfairy Jun 30 2016 05:37 PM Re: Game of Thrones

cooby wrote: As I recall, Anne of Boleyn frequently had hers off too Indeed. A friend of mine referred to The Tudors as Historical Porn.

Vic Sage Jul 07 2016 02:37 PM Re: Game of Thrones

yup. loved that show, too. Boobies and beheadings are a great combination.

Frayed Knot Jul 07 2016 04:15 PM Re: Game of Thrones

TransMonk wrote: What do we know about the schedule for wrapping the series up? My birds have told me there are to be two seasons left, but that HBO may resort to shorter seasons (6 or 7 episodes per season instead of the normal 10) in an attempt to draw out the reign of a winner without the cost of paying all of their stars millions of dollars for the extra episodes. Read an article talking about only 13 episodes in total left, spread out across two seasons, AND ... the next season is going to be delayed. Seems that, now that winter is not just coming but is here, they don't want to start filming in July when they normally do which likely pushes the upcoming season past its usual April opening. So it's going to be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng wait, and then a longer wait before this thing wraps up.

seawolf17 Jul 07 2016 04:16 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Maybe now we'll finally get some meaningful action on climate change.

Fman99 Jul 08 2016 12:58 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I'm late to the party, and also trying to read the books and watch the show in tandem. I am trying to stay a half season or so ahead of the show in the books, so I am about 40% done with book 3 and have watched just the first episode from that season. The books and the show complement each other -- the books are heavier on the minor characters and swordplay, while the show is more gratuitous, I've enjoyed both more, I think, by having absorbed them in tandem. Now my main goal is to get through the last 2 1/2 books and 3 1/2 seasons while avoiding spoilers.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 08 2016 01:07 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Yes, it definitely helps understand what's going on if you're both reading and watching. With Season 6, the shows are ahead of the books, and the books won't be catching up for another few years, if not a lot longer than that. So the method you're using (which is pretty much what I did) will run out of rope before too long.

Ceetar Jul 08 2016 01:08 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Fman99 wrote: I'm late to the party, and also trying to read the books and watch the show in tandem. I am trying to stay a half season or so ahead of the show in the books, so I am about 40% done with book 3 and have watched just the first episode from that season. The books and the show complement each other -- the books are heavier on the minor characters and swordplay, while the show is more gratuitous, I've enjoyed both more, I think, by having absorbed them in tandem. Now my main goal is to get through the last 2 1/2 books and 3 1/2 seasons while avoiding spoilers. just in case you weren't aware, books 4-5 kind of happen concurrently until the end of 5. I haven't actually compared TV to book, but i Imagine there is book 5 stuff happening in season 4 for the characters that aren't in book 4.

Fman99 Jul 08 2016 01:32 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: Fman99 wrote: I'm late to the party, and also trying to read the books and watch the show in tandem. I am trying to stay a half season or so ahead of the show in the books, so I am about 40% done with book 3 and have watched just the first episode from that season. The books and the show complement each other -- the books are heavier on the minor characters and swordplay, while the show is more gratuitous, I've enjoyed both more, I think, by having absorbed them in tandem. Now my main goal is to get through the last 2 1/2 books and 3 1/2 seasons while avoiding spoilers. just in case you weren't aware, books 4-5 kind of happen concurrently until the end of 5. I haven't actually compared TV to book, but i Imagine there is book 5 stuff happening in season 4 for the characters that aren't in book 4. Good to know then.

seawolf17 Jul 08 2016 01:36 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Fman99 wrote: Fman99 wrote: I'm late to the party, and also trying to read the books and watch the show in tandem. I am trying to stay a half season or so ahead of the show in the books, so I am about 40% done with book 3 and have watched just the first episode from that season. The books and the show complement each other -- the books are heavier on the minor characters and swordplay, while the show is more gratuitous, I've enjoyed both more, I think, by having absorbed them in tandem. Now my main goal is to get through the last 2 1/2 books and 3 1/2 seasons while avoiding spoilers. just in case you weren't aware, books 4-5 kind of happen concurrently until the end of 5. I haven't actually compared TV to book, but i Imagine there is book 5 stuff happening in season 4 for the characters that aren't in book 4. Good to know then. I read the books first and was thoroughly lost -- then I went back after Season 2 or 3 and re-read, and they made a LOT more sense. The visuals really helped.

Frayed Knot Jul 13 2016 01:51 PM Re: Game of Thrones

seawolf17 wrote: I read the books first and was thoroughly lost -- then I went back after Season 2 or 3 and re-read, and they made a LOT more sense. The visuals really helped. I think it works both ways. I picked up GoT late so started, naturally, with Season 1 on DVDs and, after watching the whole thing, had a lot of trouble remembering who was allied with who, who was related, who were enemies, and, even if I kept all that straight, it wasn't always clear to me Why character A was a-feudin' with B, etc. So I wound up getting the DVDs again and re-watching Season One a second time before moving on at which point it all sunk in a lot better and, because it's so long between seasons, I've made it a point to go back and brush up on the previous season each year just prior to the new one starting. I do the same with other shows, like say THE AMERICANS where the seasons are also 8-10 months apart, but I think it's particularly helpful/necessary with the massive casts/plots of GoT. So with this in mind I've just cracked the first book as a way of staying in touch with the storyline during this upcoming long void - rumored to be longer than usual in this case. I knew nothing of this book series prior to picking up the show three seasons or so into its run so this is the first reading for me. Having seen the series the books are a lot easier to follow than I'm sure they would be otherwise but I think also the details and backstories are easier retain having read them in addition to seen them. Not sure if I'll plow through all five tomes prior to next spring (summer?) when the TV thing gets going again but I'll see how it goes. The books tend towards doorstop size but Book #1 anyway is moving along reasonably quickly.

Fman99 Oct 29 2016 11:24 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Finally caught up, read all the books and watched all six seasons. Now I have to wait around like a sucker with everyone else. Loved all of it. Compelling stuff.

Frayed Knot Oct 29 2016 12:15 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ahh yes, going from dining on a steady diet of GoT to sitting around until at least next summer for your next taste and what's rumored to be just 13 remaining shows spread out between then and sometime in 2018. That was me with 'Breaking Bad'. Wasn't with it from the beginning, caught up in a fairly short time, then spent the next year and a half waiting around for the final 16 episode 'season' which they also wound up spreading across two years.

Vic Sage Oct 31 2016 04:36 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Fman99 wrote: Finally caught up, read all the books and watched all six seasons. Now I have to wait around like a sucker with everyone else. Loved all of it. Compelling stuff. I'd also recommend Martin's prequel novellas –The Hedge Knight (1998), The Sworn Sword (2003), and The Mystery Knight (2010). They were collected in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (2015).

Fman99 Nov 01 2016 02:06 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Will look into those, thanks.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2017 02:11 PM Re: Game of Thrones

"Shall we begin?" [fimg=400:2gy2tlwt]https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/2a909f4d691ba79c12a326e41b080818ecd891ab388f1bdc8f53f142e8c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1[/fimg:2gy2tlwt]

Ceetar Jul 17 2017 02:40 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: "Shall we begin?" [fimg=400]https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/2a909f4d691ba79c12a326e41b080818ecd891ab388f1bdc8f53f142e8c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1[/fimg] It's season 7 and we're still waiting for you, so, yeah, let's go already.

Centerfield Jul 17 2017 05:44 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Loved the opening scene. Watched it twice.

TransMonk Jul 17 2017 05:52 PM Re: Game of Thrones

It seems like this episode took a breath and reset the plot for viewers after the long break. I for one needed that. However, next week I expect more blood, guts and tits. Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke.

seawolf17 Jul 17 2017 06:31 PM Re: Game of Thrones

TransMonk wrote: It seems like this episode took a breath and reset the plot for viewers after the long break. I for one needed that. However, next week I expect more blood, guts and tits. Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke. I vaguely recall him saying he's playing a Lannister soldier of some kind.

Ceetar Jul 17 2017 06:56 PM Re: Game of Thrones

seawolf17 wrote: TransMonk wrote: It seems like this episode took a breath and reset the plot for viewers after the long break. I for one needed that. However, next week I expect more blood, guts and tits. Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke. I vaguely recall him saying he's playing a Lannister soldier of some kind. so basically the same? uh oh.

Ashie62 Jul 17 2017 07:11 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I don't have HBO and have never seen one episode of Game of Thrones. My loss.

TransMonk Jul 17 2017 07:12 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I remember hearing (people are saying, very credible source, yyybbb...) he was a Lannister "General" and that his clip involved death of some kind (either him killing or being killed).

TransMonk Jul 17 2017 07:14 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I think HBO produces the highest quality work on all genres of any network on the small screen. If I ever cut the cord, I'll hang on to an HBOGO account.

Ashie62 Jul 17 2017 10:40 PM Re: Game of Thrones

TransMonk wrote: I think HBO produces the highest quality work on all genres of any network on the small screen. If I ever cut the cord, I'll hang on to an HBOGO account. I agree, HBO or maybe AMC.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2017 01:00 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke. When TV shows start featuring celebrity cameos -- particularly by non-actors seeking to check a box on their 'Been there/Done that' list -- my mind starts to think it's a show headed for 'Jump the Shark' territory. Now in this case one would think that the cast is so huge and parts like Sheeran's and Syndergaard's (hopefully) so small that any worries along those lines are much ado about nothing. But even if it's not a big deal it just seems so unnecessary, like the producers of the show are casting outside celebs simply to show that they can: 'Hey look at us, we're so popular that we've got all these famous folks from other fields clamoring to get on our show'.

Ceetar Jul 18 2017 01:15 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke. When TV shows start featuring celebrity cameos -- particularly by non-actors seeking to check a box on their 'Been there/Done that' list -- my mind starts to think it's a show headed for 'Jump the Shark' territory. Now in this case one would think that the cast is so huge and parts like Sheeran's and Syndergaard's (hopefully) so small that any worries along those lines are much ado about nothing. But even if it's not a big deal it just seems so unnecessary, like the producers of the show are casting outside celebs simply to show that they can: 'Hey look at us, we're so popular that we've got all these famous folks from other fields clamoring to get on our show'. I think some of this is just going to be a factor of the modern 'tv' landscape. Walking Dead sent a bunch of players props. At the very least, it's more entertaining cross promotion than paying a star to do a commercial But is it worth noting that MLB AM is who streams HBO Go/Now?

Fman99 Jul 19 2017 10:42 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Agreed. More blood and tits please!

Centerfield Jul 19 2017 01:35 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Also, if Thor's upcoming cameo is as dorky as Ed Sheeran's, I might puke. When TV shows start featuring celebrity cameos -- particularly by non-actors seeking to check a box on their 'Been there/Done that' list -- my mind starts to think it's a show headed for 'Jump the Shark' territory. Now in this case one would think that the cast is so huge and parts like Sheeran's and Syndergaard's (hopefully) so small that any worries along those lines are much ado about nothing. But even if it's not a big deal it just seems so unnecessary, like the producers of the show are casting outside celebs simply to show that they can: 'Hey look at us, we're so popular that we've got all these famous folks from other fields clamoring to get on our show'. Naked girl walks out of fire unharmed? Ok. Dragons? Ice Zombies? Sounds plausible. Sexy redhead raises the dead? Absolutely! She's good at raising things if you know what I mean! Ed Sheeran as a soldier? Come on guys. A bit of a stretch there no?

Fman99 Jul 19 2017 01:37 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I was fine with it. Of course, I have no idea who Ed Sheeran is. He blended in with the other kids in that scene well enough for me.

Ceetar Jul 19 2017 02:08 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Fman99 wrote: I was fine with it. Of course, I have no idea who Ed Sheeran is. He blended in with the other kids in that scene well enough for me. more jarring were that they were somehow..nice. pleasant. Like, is this the first time a group of soldiers has come upon a young lady and not immediately discussed how many ways they were going to use her?

metirish Jul 19 2017 05:23 PM Re: Game of Thrones

At the urging of a female I was interested in I watched the first 3 seasons ON DEMAND , honestly it was a struggle but I plugged away ( in vain as it turned out)....tuned in Sunday night...I just don't particularly enjoy it and won't be tuning back in

Frayed Knot Jul 24 2017 01:01 PM Re: Game of Thrones

** Minor plot reveal alert - Season 7, Ep 2 ** Between the scenes in the season opening episode where not only do the shit bowls that Sam is forced to deal with look pretty similar to the soup/stew bowls used in the Citadel's dining room but the contents of the two look about the same as well, and then the scenes from episode two where they cut directly from close-in shots of Sam's Grayscale-ectomy on Jorah to close-in shots of whatever it was the locals were eating at the place where Arya re-meets up with HotPie, this show isn't exactly presenting Westeros as the hot new tourist destination for upscale foodies.

Fman99 Jul 25 2017 02:39 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Watching them all a day late as I need to wait for them to fall off the truck first. But dayum, S7E2 killed it.

Ceetar Jul 25 2017 01:14 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Fman99 wrote: Watching them all a day late as I need to wait for them to fall off the truck first. But dayum, S7E2 killed it. You using a VPN? I'm still using an old 'peerblock' program, which still seems to be working but I'm not sure how much longer.

Mets Willets Point Jul 25 2017 02:05 PM Re: Game of Thrones

One of the biggest mistakes of Game of Thrones was dedicating a whole lot of time in Series 5 to the boring & meandering Dorne story when instead they could've adapted the richer Iron Islands story from the books using already established characters like Yara and introducing Euron and his ilk. Instead we have Euron coming out nowhere basically to be the new big bad and killing Dornish people that no one gives a fuck about.

Fman99 Jul 25 2017 04:01 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: Fman99 wrote: Watching them all a day late as I need to wait for them to fall off the truck first. But dayum, S7E2 killed it. You using a VPN? I'm still using an old 'peerblock' program, which still seems to be working but I'm not sure how much longer. I'm doing it the same as you. Never gotten a C&D letter as of yet, all these years and shows and albums later.

Centerfield Jul 26 2017 01:24 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Centerfield wrote: *Sorry you got blown up Margaery. You were fun to look at. Now Missandei moves into the top slot. TransMonk wrote: It seems like this episode took a breath and reset the plot for viewers after the long break. I for one needed that. However, next week I expect more blood, guts and tits. Fman99 wrote: Agreed. More blood and tits please! Someone's been reading our board. Hi HBO!

Vic Sage Jul 26 2017 01:58 PM Re: Game of Thrones

[u:19khxsae]MEMORANDUM[/u:19khxsae] to: HBO from: Cranepool Forum date: today re: Missandei's breasts and Euron's axe Thank you for the return of blood and boobs. Bravo, sirs!

Mets Willets Point Jul 31 2017 03:26 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I thought Tyrion would get the sass award by pointing out Jon's brooding nature on the cliffside. But then Olenna, the Queen of Sass, drinks poison and then drops the wickedest sass ever on Jaime. What a way to go!

TransMonk Jul 31 2017 03:29 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Mets Willets Point wrote: What a way to go! Agreed...a death worthy of her character.

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2017 04:20 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I think it's safe to say that 'Revenge' was a major theme in last night's show.

Mets Willets Point Jul 31 2017 04:28 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: I think it's safe to say that 'Revenge' was a major theme in last night's show. And the revenge was brought on in response to acts that were also revenge.

Fman99 Aug 01 2017 03:52 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Sad only because we don't get 7 more this year, but just 4 more instead.

seawolf17 Aug 07 2017 03:16 AM Re: Game of Thrones

OMG TONIGHT. JUST OMG.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 07 2017 12:51 PM Re: Game of Thrones

That final battle scene was really well done! (And so were many of the Lannister soldiers, come to think of it.) Apparently this was the episode where Noah Syndergaard had his cameo. I didn't notice him.

seawolf17 Aug 07 2017 02:03 PM Re: Game of Thrones

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TransMonk Aug 07 2017 02:13 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I didn't notice him watching live either. I'm glad. I'm enjoying this season very much...it may be my favorite so far.

Centerfield Aug 07 2017 02:29 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Terrific episode. I have really come to enjoy all scenes with Bronn. One of the underrated characters on the show. A few thoughts: 1. Arya is badass. Such a fun scene with Brienne. 2. Stark children already kinda bickering/not getting along. 3. Amazing battle scene. Watched it twice last night. 4. But definitely a few nitpick points. First off, once Bronn missed with his first shot, he should have been toast while trying to reload. Inexplicable why he would get that time. The Dothraki should have swarmed that catapult thing long before his first shot was fired. And foolish move by Danaerys to fly into that thing when the battle was already won. Hey Dothraki. How about protecting your Queen? 5. Rickon is it? "Dickon". Chuckle.

seawolf17 Aug 07 2017 02:44 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Centerfield wrote: Terrific episode. I have really come to enjoy all scenes with Bronn. One of the underrated characters on the show. Definitely. I was like OH YOU FUCKERS BETTER NOT KILL BRONN RIGHT HERE. Arya/Brienne was amazing.

Vic Sage Aug 07 2017 03:33 PM Re: Game of Thrones

i could see Bronn having the time (in the midst of all the chaos of battle) to reload for a second shot before either Dany or the Dothraki knew what had happened or where the arrow had come from, and i could definitely see Dany attacking the crossbow head on, so i had no problems with that. This was just an ass-kicking episode from every conceivable angle. And what was the deal with Samsa, watching Arya spar with Brienne? She seemed upset. Jealous of Arya's ability to defend herself? Of the attention Brienne is giving her? Falling into old sibling rivalries? Whatever it was, i didn't like it. And i love Ser Davos on Dragonstone. He's really enjoying himself. "yes, Jon, i saw you staring at her great heart," and "Mind if i change sides?" Chuckle. I think he's got a thing for Missendei. And Dany is getting a wee bit bloodthirsty, no? A little of that ole Targaryean nutjobbery starting to leak thru? But seeing her on dragonback, in full flight, lighting up the Lannister/Tarly armies was just what i'd signed up for.

Centerfield Aug 07 2017 05:50 PM Re: Game of Thrones

seawolf17 wrote: Terrific episode. I have really come to enjoy all scenes with Bronn. One of the underrated characters on the show. Definitely. I was like OH YOU FUCKERS BETTER NOT KILL BRONN RIGHT HERE. I don't know why, but I guess I never considered the possibility that Bronn would die. Which doesn't make sense. Jamie is doing the right thing by delaying payment of his debt to a sellsword. You figure eventually he will die and your debt goes away. I don't know if he's not a central enough figure, but I just assumed he was going to be one of those that lived this whole thing out. If I had to guess right now I'd say: Cersei: Dead Jamie: Dead. Character redeemed before death. Apologizes to Bran. Qyburn: Dead Lord Tarley: Dead Dickon Tarley: Dead Ellaria Sand: Dead Davos: Dead Theon: Dead Theon's sister: Lives Euron: Dead Brienne: Dead. Probably fulfilling her oath to L. Stark Bearded Wildling: Dead All remaining Starks will live. Lyanna Mormont: Lives Dany: Lives Jon: Lives Missandei: Lives Grey Worm: Dies Jorah Mormont: Dies Sam Tarley & Wife and kid: Lives Hound: Dead Those Lord of Light guys he's hanging out with: All dead, but the guy who keeps getting resurrected will have some important role Mountain: Dead. Killed by the Hound. Meera Reed: Lives Littlefinger: Dead Varys: Dead Tyrion: Lives Dragons: 2 will die, 1 will live. Melisandre: Comes back and dies.

Mets Willets Point Aug 07 2017 05:54 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I wouldn't say that Bronn is underrated. His role was greatly increased from the books basically just because everyone liked Jerome Flynn's performance so much.

Frayed Knot Aug 08 2017 02:23 AM Re: Game of Thrones Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 08 2017 01:27 PM

OK, I can read this thread now. Vic Sage wrote: And what was the deal with Samsa, watching Arya spar with Brienne? She seemed upset. Jealous of Arya's ability to defend herself? Of the attention Brienne is giving her? Falling into old sibling rivalries? Whatever it was, i didn't like it. Stark children already kinda bickering/not getting along. I think Sansa has just been thrown for a loop at how much Bran & Arya have changed; she's got her bro & sis back but they're not nearly the same people. The youngest are the ones most likely to change anyway, plus she and Arya were always opposites, but now instead of merely having to put up with Arya's tomboy-ish-ness Sansa sees that her little sister is a fucking stone-cold killer. Bran, meanwhile, has become an emotionless cypher. Then I'm reading Baelish as he looks at Arya after watching her spar with Brienne as him thinking, 'hmmmm, I'm going to have to figure out a way to deal with that one' Syndergaard is barely recognizable and only if you're looking for him -- towards the very beginning of the battle he's throwing a spear from just behind the front row of Lannister soldiers. I figured if they were going to have him throw a spear they'd film its entire flight as it goes through some Dothraki dude's chest while hitting 97 on the gun, but maybe that'd be a bit too corny. Plus I think now that that's maybe where he first pulled his lat.

Fman99 Aug 08 2017 02:54 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Just finished it. God damn, what a show.

Mets Willets Point Aug 08 2017 03:02 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Almost had two episodes in a row ending with Jaime getting roasted.

Ceetar Aug 08 2017 02:09 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Sansa's definitely "oh fuck my sister's a crazy nutjob killer" based on the look she gave her when Bran confirmed the list. I think Sansa and Jon and their delicate sensibilities might have a problem with it. But I also suspect that the knife that Bran gave her will save one or both of them from the wight(it is wight not white right?) walkers. I wasn't expecting the Theon/Jon confrontation. I'd forgotten about the possibility and the history until it happened.

Mets Willets Point Aug 08 2017 02:55 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: But I also suspect that the knife that Bran gave her will save one or both of them from the wight(it is wight not white right?) walkers. The White Walkers are the ancient race of humanoid ice creatures. The White Walkers can raise humans from the dead and turn them into "wights" who serve as their minions in the army of the dead.

Ceetar Aug 08 2017 03:00 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Mets Willets Point wrote: Ceetar wrote: But I also suspect that the knife that Bran gave her will save one or both of them from the wight(it is wight not white right?) walkers. The White Walkers are the ancient race of humanoid ice creatures. The White Walkers can raise humans from the dead and turn them into "wights" who serve as their minions in the army of the dead. yeah, so, same thing.

Mets Willets Point Aug 14 2017 05:08 AM Re: Game of Thrones

I feel like my daily commute to work is longer than it takes for these characters to travel across the continent of Westeros and back.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 14 2017 10:00 AM Re: Game of Thrones

I'm concerned that I didn't see Noah Syndergaard among the surviving Lannister soldiers.

Mets Willets Point Aug 14 2017 02:46 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I'm concerned that I didn't see Noah Syndergaard among the surviving Lannister soldiers. Good thing. He'd probably tear his ACL while bending the knee.

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2017 12:34 PM Re: Game of Thrones

That would have been a first for our DL list this year: Noah Syndergaard - 10 Day DL - Dragon Fire I mean, why not, we've had everything else. Considering their (so far unknown to them) biological relationship, I guess this gives Jon Snow the title of 'Cousin of Dragons'

Ceetar Aug 16 2017 01:19 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: Considering their (so far unknown to them) biological relationship, I guess this gives Jon Snow the title of 'Cousin of Dragons' The teaser about that with Sam was frustrating. Like, just tell him already!

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2017 01:40 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Yeah but it's not like Gilly knows and just hasn't told Sam yet. She was essentially just trying to stave off the boredom of watching Sam transcribe and so was practicing her reading but has no idea of the larger significance of what she would have said had Sam, only half paying attention anyway, not interrupted her before she read further. It'll come back to Sam in one of those 'Wait a minute, what was that you started to say to me two weeks ago?' kind of moments so common to TV and movie plots.

Mets Willets Point Aug 16 2017 01:41 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I'm just hoping that Gilly stole that book too.

Ceetar Aug 16 2017 01:50 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: Yeah but it's not like Gilly knows and just hasn't told Sam yet. She was essentially just trying to stave off the boredom of watching Sam transcribe and so was practicing her reading but has no idea of the larger significance of what she would have said had Sam, only half paying attention anyway, not interrupted her before she read further. It'll come back to Sam in one of those 'Wait a minute, what was that you started to say to me two weeks ago?' kind of moments so common to TV and movie plots. yeah, but maybe it won't. What does Sam really care about Rhaegar's past? But yeah, I guess maybe Gilly will toss in a "It's like that book with the annulment of Prince Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark" But is that enough for Sam to make the Jon connection? Is he as versed in the whole 'bastard but that doesn't seem like Ned and all that drama'?

Mets Willets Point Aug 21 2017 03:34 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Seems to me that this episode would've made a whole lot more sense if they'd just convinced Dany to take her dragons north of the wall in the first place. You could've had the same ending without the absurdities of 11 men marching north of the wall with no contingency plan, or Gendry running at super-human speed, or ravens & dragons flying in & out within a day. The Arya/Sansa plot is also pretty stupid unless one or both of them is involved in an elaborate plot to deceive Littlefinger.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 21 2017 05:13 PM Re: Game of Thrones

And why did that one guy freeze to death when one of the other guys had a sword that generates flame?

Centerfield Aug 21 2017 07:58 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Mets Willets Point wrote: Seems to me that this episode would've made a whole lot more sense if they'd just convinced Dany to take her dragons north of the wall in the first place. You could've had the same ending without the absurdities of 11 men marching north of the wall with no contingency plan, or Gendry running at super-human speed, or ravens & dragons flying in & out within a day. The Arya/Sansa plot is also pretty stupid unless one or both of them is involved in an elaborate plot to deceive Littlefinger. The whole thing seems pretty absurd when you think about it. Let's go north in the hopes of finding one wight, to bring back south. I hope this hasn't jumped the shark.

Mets Willets Point Aug 21 2017 08:12 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Benjamin Grimm wrote: And why did that one guy freeze to death when one of the other guys had a sword that generates flame? I thought he'd already been weakened by the bear tearing open his chest.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 21 2017 08:21 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I could see that being fatal! But I thought I heard them say that he froze to death.

Vic Sage Aug 24 2017 05:09 PM Re: Game of Thrones

i've been reading and hearing alot of blowback in the media lately, with various bloggers, journalists, and other media types saying stuff along the lines of "I've never watched GoT, and i never will", or complaining about the societal pressure to watch it, since EVERYBODY was watching it, leaving them feeling ostracized. But now, since even GoT fans are whining about the show, the bandwagon jumpers are jumping off, and those who never would have watched the shot anyway are writing about its sexism/racism/violence/Homophobia/etc.etc. (insert favorite oppressed group here), and how glad they are that "tits and dragons" is finally falling on its face. To which i say, "goodbye and don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out!" As a fan of high fantasy, and of these books in particular, and as a life-long fan of niche tastes, I'm quite happy to see the herd thinning out. We didn't want you to begin with. And take your condescension and socio-political agendas with you. You wannabees have ruined Comic-Con with your superficial, celeb-fucking multitudes. You weren't there for FIREFLY, so i'm going to give a shit that your fleeing now? And the gall to write your thoughtless "think pieces" in Vogue on your way out? Oh fuck you so very much. We are still standing, and we that remain will watch with awe, apprehension, and an impending sense of loss and gratitude as this glorious show makes its way to its much anticipated conclusion. Perfect? no. But the best there's ever been in this medium? yup.

Fman99 Aug 24 2017 05:15 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I concur with the sentiments of the last post. The show is a particular blessing for those of us who read the books and (rightly) wonder if that series, in book form, will ever get a proper conclusion. At least the show will. I found the rescue mission and timeline stuff rushed this past week, and the underwater Jon Snow trick derivative of what happened to Jamie not too many episodes ago, but I was still on the edge of my seat anyway.

dgwphotography Aug 24 2017 05:52 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Vic Sage wrote: As a fan of high fantasy, and of these books in particular, and as a life-long fan of niche tastes, I'm quite happy to see the herd thinning out. We didn't want you to begin with. And take your condescension and socio-political agendas with you. You wannabees have ruined Comic-Con with your superficial, celeb-fucking multitudes. You weren't there for FIREFLY, so i'm going to give a shit that your fleeing now? And the gall to write your thoughtless "think pieces" in Vogue on your way out? Oh fuck you so very much. I am one of those who haven't watched this show, because I wasn't interested in it. That's the beauty of our high fantasy world - what you like, you like, and what I like, I like. Having said that, thank you for saying the above. I have grown tired of Comic-Con going mainstream, and the masses bringing their nastiness with it.

Ceetar Aug 24 2017 05:59 PM Re: Game of Thrones

It's fun. I'm not sure what the hurry to "get it over with already" is, besides actor contracts and the like. There does seem to be a little less richness to some of the plot now that it's not being drawn out of a book though. Fall back into some standard TV Tropes. The Arya-Sansa stuff is tiring. I keep hearing people say they're playing littlefinger but nothing in their character's history suggests the way they're behaving isn't accurate and them suddenly being all "aha, got you!" and working together would be as hard to swallow as a random rider showing up north of the wall with a flaming ball on a chain and saving the day.

Ceetar Aug 24 2017 06:01 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Also can someone please tell Jon and Dany about their relationship already? We get you want to play out this damn Luke-Leia thing before you do, but like if you're a three-eyed raven and interested in saving the humans wouldn't you tell the two people bickering over whether or not to fight the dead that they're related?

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2017 06:43 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: Also can someone please tell Jon and Dany about their relationship already? Who knows enough to tell them? Bran does but he just missed Jon at Winterfell and the two haven't seen each other since Season 1 Gilly almost read it in a dusty old book that no one else has even looked at in forever, but she's ignorant of Westeros history and had no idea who she was reading about or where it might go had she kept on Sam would have figured it out if Gilly kept reading but she didn't and he wasn't even listening anyway Eddard took the secret to his grave, even though revealing it would have eased his wife's anger, so it's safe to assume that no one in Stark-ville knew either

Ceetar Aug 24 2017 06:54 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Bran knows. send a damn raven. tell Sansa. No, we're gonna find out when Gilly re-mentions the book she read "Remember that dusty old book I read about Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark? so boring!"

Mets Willets Point Aug 28 2017 02:52 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Like the entire season, the finale was uneven with some headscratching storytelling decisions, but ultimately satisfying. Especially the manner in which {name redacted} finally gets his comeuppance and deserved death.

Frayed Knot Aug 29 2017 02:58 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Ceetar wrote: Bran knows. send a damn raven. tell Sansa. No, we're gonna find out when Gilly re-mentions the book she read "Remember that dusty old book I read about Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark? so boring!" So it turned out that even Brandon only knew part of the truth. Since he only "sees" the past in pieces, his previous knowledge that JS was the product of the Stark and Targaryan lines needed to be augmented by Sam's info causing him to go back and see that Raegar & Lyanna were secretly married as well, meaning he not only was he not Eddard Stark's bastard but he wasn't even a bastard at all. Plus there's all that minor stuff about Robert's Rebellion all being for naught but, hey, it only cost a couple a million lives.

Ceetar Aug 30 2017 02:09 PM Re: Game of Thrones

yeah, I think the point was that he was legitimately the heir to the throne (and didn't Bran basically endorse Dany there, though I guess he would anyway) and not a bastard. That confused me, even as Rhaegar's bastard and not Ned's, wouldn't he have been a Targaryen not a Dornish/Sand one?

Frayed Knot Dec 28 2017 12:11 AM Re: Game of Thrones

I haven't heard any word yet on the starting dates for the final season. I saw something about it not going again until 2019 but I think that was some scare tactic advertisement by an HBO competitor. Was reminded of this just now as I see HBO is doing the same thing as they did during Christmas/New Years week a year ago, that is rerunning the entire series to date Season 2 is running today (Wed) in 10 consecutive hours. S3 will be Thursday and so on if you feel like dropping in or firing the DVR into overdrive. Last year I wound up recording Seasons 3-6 and watched them at a rate of 2 episodes per week leading up to the new shows. I don't feel the need to re-re-review that many again this year although I might record the episodes of 6 & 7 and keep them stored until just before the show is ready to go again.

Fman99 Dec 28 2017 03:58 AM Re: Game of Thrones

I just re-read the books after season 7 of the show ended. I'm good for a while.

Frayed Knot Jan 08 2018 02:04 AM Re: Game of Thrones

And HBO confirms the rumors that the final (six show) half-season of GoT is delayed until 2019 Well that suxxx

Ceetar Jan 08 2018 02:52 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: And HBO confirms the rumors that the final (six show) half-season of GoT is delayed until 2019 Well that suxxx still won't have another book by then.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 09 2018 06:27 AM Re: Game of Thrones

As I at long last have HBOGo access, I'm finally jumping in on this. Three episodes in, you guys! No SPOILERZZ

Vic Sage Jan 12 2018 04:08 PM Re: Game of Thrones

everybody dies.

Frayed Knot May 07 2018 02:09 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane, aka: 29 y/o Icelandic strongman Hafpor Bjornsson, won the 'World's Strongest Man' competition this weekend, so his size (listed at 6' 9", [u:1ucehce2]397[/u:1ucehce2]!!) and strength aren't just a matter of camera angles and/or CGI and would probably make him be good entertainment at parties, weddings, or, y'know, trials of combat, should you ever find yourself in need of any of that.

Fman99 May 07 2018 12:05 PM Re: Game of Thrones

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: As I at long last have HBOGo access, I'm finally jumping in on this. Three episodes in, you guys! No SPOILERZZ Curious to know how far along you are at this point.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 09 2018 03:21 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Done, as of a few weeks ago. Actually rewatching it in fits and starts in between Westworld, Legion, Americans, and Atlanta eps.

Nymr83 May 09 2018 01:00 PM Re: Game of Thrones

I kinda want Americans to end already, preferably with a bullet between Elizabeth's eyes. I had some hope that Phil had finally come around but probably not, if I were him I would have killed the commie bitch myself the day she tried to drag Paige into it. Legion season 1 was great but a very hard show to follow - DVRing and will binge watch season 2 instead Anyone with a Hulu subscription watch Runaways? Worth it? And when is Cloak and Dagger starting?

Nymr83 May 09 2018 01:03 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Frayed Knot wrote: Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane, aka: 29 y/o Icelandic strongman Hafpor Bjornsson, won the 'World's Strongest Man' competition this weekend, so his size (listed at 6' 9", 397!!) and strength aren't just a matter of camera angles and/or CGI and would probably make him be good entertainment at parties, weddings, or, y'know, trials of combat, should you ever find yourself in need of any of that. The Jets have a need at Left Tackle...

Vic Sage May 10 2018 08:05 PM Re: Game of Thrones

i'd buy THAT for a dollar!

Benjamin Grimm May 10 2018 08:08 PM Re: Game of Thrones

Nymr83 wrote: Anyone with a Hulu subscription watch Runaways? Worth it? And when is Cloak and Dagger starting? I bought Season One of Runaways on Amazon and can watch it on the Prime app on my smart TV. It cost about $20. (I haven't watched it yet.) I did the same for the first season of Handmaid's Tale. I figure that if I do this for a few series that interest me it's better (and cheaper) than subscribing to yet another service. The shows are available on Prime a few months after they "air" on Hulu.

Nymr83 Jun 01 2018 01:15 AM Re: Game of Thrones

Disappointed in the last episode of The Americans.