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« Reply #980 on: May 06, 2013, 04:34:48 AM »
Liked the episode, I agree that it wasn't as monumental as the previous two but I'm totally fine with that since everything can't be the best thing ever. I loved Littlefinger's closing monologue about "chaos is a ladder" though, excellent moment. I actually think it's interesting to see what a sadistic little monster Joffrey is turning into. Yeah he was one before too, but it seems like it's developing into something more there.

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« Reply #981 on: May 06, 2013, 07:35:55 AM »
I really liked this episode. The climbing the ladder was great in terms of the powerful speech following by the ending of the actual climb for Jon and the wildlings. The show is putting a lot of emphasis on Petyr vs varys which I really like. That's not in the books but the books to hint or show how those two are important characters who will likely play a big role down the line.

Other changes like Melissandra and Thoros was pretty good. Looks like Gendry will take the place of another character which makes some sense but we will see how it goes. The scene with Bran was mostly filler just to get him back on screen but I'm definitely curious to what happens with Osha since she isn't with bran in the books so her fight with Meera was mostly pointless. The conversation between the queen of thorns and Tywin was great. Tywin wins that round. I guess floras will be joining the kingsguard. Sansa going from floras to tyrion was definitely tear worthy for her. Her life pretty much sucks and just when she thought it would get better it gets worse.

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« Reply #982 on: May 08, 2013, 12:02:25 PM »
The moment when you realize there's a city here in Sweden called Västerås. English pronounciation - Westeros.

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« Reply #983 on: May 08, 2013, 02:22:56 PM »
Does the mayor sit on an iron throne

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« Reply #984 on: May 08, 2013, 02:27:19 PM »
The moment when you realize there's a city here in Sweden called Västerås. English pronounciation - Westeros.
Yeah, I always found that quite amusing :lol
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« Reply #985 on: May 08, 2013, 02:36:27 PM »
Does the mayor sit on an iron throne

I bet he does in secret. I would have.

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« Reply #986 on: May 08, 2013, 02:40:58 PM »
Finally caught up to everyone else. Watched Season 1, Episode 1 two weeks ago, and I made it my business to catch up before the Season 3 finale.

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« Reply #987 on: May 08, 2013, 02:43:37 PM »
Finally caught up to everyone else. Watched Season 1, Episode 1 two weeks ago, and I made it my business to catch up before the Season 3 finale.

Are you a non book reader? :)
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« Reply #988 on: May 08, 2013, 02:48:50 PM »
Finally caught up to everyone else. Watched Season 1, Episode 1 two weeks ago, and I made it my business to catch up before the Season 3 finale.

Are you a non book reader? :)

Correct. If I had the pleasure of reading the books, I most certainly wouldn't have waited two years to give the Series a chance. 

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« Reply #989 on: May 08, 2013, 02:53:07 PM »
Well, on the other hand there are some book readers who didn't give the series much more than a chance...  :\
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« Reply #990 on: May 08, 2013, 02:57:22 PM »
Sounds like the sort of readers who felt that Peter Jackson's films fell far too short of Tolkien's works. We get it, the book is "always" better.

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« Reply #991 on: May 08, 2013, 03:03:10 PM »
Well, on the other hand there are some book readers who didn't give the series much more than a chance...  :\
Me, for one. Though it's not about not giving it a chance. ...I'm just happy with the books so don't feel a strong desire to see it! :lol The older I get the less I care about cross-medium works, it seems. I used to love these kinds of things.

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« Reply #992 on: May 08, 2013, 04:07:25 PM »
I really hate to read. I always prefer the movies /series.

For example The Lord of the Rings are among my favorite movies, but could even read through 2 pages of the book.

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« Reply #993 on: May 08, 2013, 04:16:56 PM »
I really hate to read. I always prefer the movies /series.

For example The Lord of the Rings are among my favorite movies, but could even read through 2 pages of the book.

Try with the Silmarillion. It's a far easier read loljk
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« Reply #994 on: May 08, 2013, 04:32:32 PM »
I really hate to read. I always prefer the movies /series.

For example The Lord of the Rings are among my favorite movies, but could even read through 2 pages of the book.

Try with the Silmarillion. It's a far easier read loljk
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« Reply #995 on: May 08, 2013, 05:04:28 PM »
It really is for me. I never got the complaints. It's one of the easiest and most engaging books I've ever read.
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« Reply #996 on: May 08, 2013, 06:11:06 PM »
I've come to see Theon's story as really unnecessary filler material in this season.  The torture scene in the last episode did nothing to forward the story...

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« Reply #997 on: May 08, 2013, 09:30:51 PM »
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« Reply #998 on: May 09, 2013, 02:33:23 AM »
Oh yeah that I forgot to mention. Theon's storyline ever since he went home to his father for the first time has actually been irritating. I didn't like his total 180 and invasion of Winterfell and now with this torture stuff is barely watchable. I get that it's kinda supposed to do that but I sincerly mean all those things in a bad way. Just make something happen allready, I'd like to see him talk to Robb or really just anything of purpose.

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« Reply #999 on: May 09, 2013, 02:34:44 AM »
Oh yeah that I forgot to mention. Theon's storyline ever since he went home to his father for the first time has actually been irritating. I didn't like his total 180 and invasion of Winterfell and now with this torture stuff is barely watchable. I get that it's kinda supposed to do that but I sincerly mean all those things in a bad way. Just make something happen allready, I'd like to see him talk to Robb or really just anything of purpose.

I can tell you that the Theon storyline in book 5 is the most interesting one, and this part here is laying the ground for it.
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« Reply #1000 on: May 09, 2013, 07:21:14 AM »
I think this seasons showing of theon will only be him getting tortured. I think the show had him in a fairly big role the last season and they probably didn't want him to totally dissapear for two seasons like he does in the books. It'll keep the viewers in touch with theon and who he becomes due to his severe torturing that we are seeing. 

I'm almost done with book 5 and Theons story is definitely interesting and this is groundwork in the show. I can see how it doesn't feel like its going anywhere but I think its important for the show to show people. I'm actually really liking the changes in the show. I bet RR is giving the writers hints on what's to come so they can focus on leading to that instead of putting time to a minor story that has little to no consequence to the main plots.
Oh yeah that I forgot to mention. Theon's storyline ever since he went home to his father for the first time has actually been irritating. I didn't like his total 180 and invasion of Winterfell and now with this torture stuff is barely watchable. I get that it's kinda supposed to do that but I sincerly mean all those things in a bad way. Just make something happen allready, I'd like to see him talk to Robb or really just anything of purpose.

I can tell you that the Theon storyline in book 5 is the most interesting one, and this part here is laying the ground for it.
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« Reply #1001 on: May 10, 2013, 10:14:56 AM »
Yeah, all the Theon stuff right now is really just setting things up for the future.
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« Reply #1002 on: May 10, 2013, 12:37:10 PM »
Theon's stuff will payoff, bear with it.
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« Reply #1003 on: May 12, 2013, 12:51:44 AM »
Excited for tonight's episode.  Martin/Maclaren is like one of the best possible writer/director combos on TV.
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« Reply #1004 on: May 12, 2013, 04:32:45 AM »
Excited for tonight's episode.  Martin/Maclaren is like one of the best possible writer/director combos on TV.
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« Reply #1005 on: May 12, 2013, 07:12:10 AM »
I'm not sure it will be able to best Episode 4 and Episode 5. Those were seriously the best episodes of the whole show, so far.
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« Reply #1006 on: May 12, 2013, 07:27:34 AM »
Assuming the two big events in Storm of Swords get handled properly, yeah, those episodes can be topped.  :lol
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« Reply #1007 on: May 12, 2013, 12:20:18 PM »
I have higher expectations for the "Blood and Gold" scene rather than the Purple Wedding. That should be the best thing ever.
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« Reply #1008 on: May 12, 2013, 01:22:33 PM »
I have higher expectations for the "Blood and Gold" scene rather than the Purple Wedding. That should be the best thing ever.
What was that again? It's been a while since I read the books.
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« Reply #1009 on: May 12, 2013, 02:39:49 PM »
I'm pretty excited for tonight's episode, as well. I've really gotten to LOVE the storyline surrounding the wall and the wildlings.
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« Reply #1010 on: May 12, 2013, 04:28:56 PM »
I have higher expectations for the "Blood and Gold" scene rather than the Purple Wedding. That should be the best thing ever.
What was that again? It's been a while since I read the books.
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« Reply #1011 on: May 12, 2013, 04:57:19 PM »
That wasn't even one of the two things I was mentioning. Make that THREE things then!  :lol
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« Reply #1012 on: May 12, 2013, 05:05:47 PM »
This will be my first time watching the show when it premieres. Can't wait!

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« Reply #1013 on: May 13, 2013, 11:58:45 AM »
Another great episode. Theons scene.....GoT why you do that to me?
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« Reply #1014 on: May 13, 2013, 12:48:47 PM »
I know you guys have explained that the Theon stuff will pay off, but by this point it's just annoying to watch. It's not interesting, it's not fun, it's not really making any point other than what we've already been shown a hundred times. Either don't show Theon or make something happen already!