Game of Thrones (TV, fantasy) Thread

[cramx3]

lol thats really poor wording.  Even if he isnt dead, they should still say it because thats how it was portrayed and supposed to be seen as.

As for 8 seasons, I guess that means they felt they can't finish this story in two more seasons as 7 was the number talked about the last couple years.  That's fine by me as long as it doesnt dilute the story, but I doubt it considering how much has been left out so far.

A prequal type of show might be really cool.  There was always talk amongst fans about doing a Robert's Rebeliion show, but GRRM said that would be pointless because by the end of the series we will know how that truly went down anyway.  But it would be cool to see those actors again.  Either way, there's plenty of other backstory in the world that they could use or create.

[BlackInk]

The HBO president is indicating that GOT might be headed for a total of 8 seasons.

This makes me super happy.

[faizoff]

With season six already being written and currently being shot I wonder if the decision to make it 3 more seasons was done before the shooting began. That way I'd imagine story lines could be stretched and fleshed out more if they need to be.

[cramx3]

With season six already being written and currently being shot I wonder if the decision to make it 3 more seasons was done before the shooting began. That way I'd imagine story lines could be stretched and fleshed out more if they need to be.

I would think so, if they have all already read the next book, they probably got the idea they need more time and then started writing season 6.  That's assuming the rumor is true that the show runners have already read the mostly finished book.

[faizoff]

Was the rumor that they read the entire book? or just that they got the major plot lines and the most important stuff from GRRM.

[gmillerdrake]

With season six already being written and currently being shot I wonder if the decision to make it 3 more seasons was done before the shooting began. That way I'd imagine story lines could be stretched and fleshed out more if they need to be.

I would think so, if they have all already read the next book, they probably got the idea they need more time and then started writing season 6.  That's assuming the rumor is true that the show runners have already read the mostly finished book.

For me and my continued viewership.....it better be the scenario of Jon Snow is dead but he's resurrected as some other name 'Jon Stark'..Azor dude...whatever. Killing off that character or story line would be horrific storytelling and completely sour my appetite for the show. I get the 'no one is safe' theme GRRM has going on, but at some point you have to tie this all together and actually tell a story. Which is what it appears has been done with the Jon snow stuff....if that were to just abruptly end....ehhh....I'd pout about it for some time and consider throwing in the towel.

[cramx3]

Was the rumor that they read the entire book? or just that they got the major plot lines and the most important stuff from GRRM.

So I read an artivle about a month ago saying that one of the directors said he read book 6, but I just googled this and apparently he meant that he read the season 6 transcripts.  So yea thats a downer

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-6-director-jack-bender-hints-showrunners-communicate-closely-with-george-rr-martin-10367997.html

[hefdaddy42]

So, Ian McShane has been cast in a mystery role for season 6.

[Prog Snob]

So, Ian McShane has been cast in a mystery role for season 6.

I was thinking Euron Greyjoy?

[hefdaddy42]

Maybe. That would be awesome.

[Prog Snob]

Indeed, it would. I know there was a casting call out for a character with Euron's description. So it's quite possible...

[cramx3]

That would be sweet.

[Genowyn]

There was also a casting call for someone who is presumably Randyll Tarly, could be him as well.

[Evermind]

Indeed, it would. I know there was a casting call out for a character with Euron's description. So it's quite possible...

Well, accoring to the same Season 6 Synopsis, Euron Greyjoy is definitely in.

[Prog Snob]

I like Euron Greyjoy. His is the only Greyjoy character that I actually like reading.

[BlackInk]

I was unable to contain my fandom, the result was a graph of all the characters and all the episodes they were in and where all of them died.

It's completely useless, but it was fun making.

[hefdaddy42]

Wow.

[RuRoRul]

That is really cool BlackInk. If you haven't already you should post it to somewhere like the ASOIAF reddit or other fan sites, I'm sure other fans would find it interesting to see.

[BlackInk]

Maybe some day I will, but since there practically no real 'point' to the thing I think I'll wait for the show to wrap up, when the graph is complete. Right now it's just a fun thing to open up after each episode, watch it again and fill in the new greens and reds.

[cramx3]

That is cool, I do think someone was keeping track of which characters were in which episodes at https://asoiaf.westeros.org/

[hefdaddy42]

So now, Max von Sydow has been signed for season 6 - but his role is known: he will be taking over the role of the three-eyed raven/treeman/greenseer who is mentoring Bran.

 

[Bolsters]

Yeah, that's pretty cool.

[Genowyn]

How many eyes does Lord Bloodraven have?

A thousand eyes, and one.

[gmillerdrake]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

[cramx3]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

[Genowyn]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

[cramx3]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

[Evermind]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

[Prog Snob]

I wouldn't say there can be anymore spoilers unless you haven't caught up with the show on HBO. So I would definitely say to mention Clegane Bowl is as much a theory for books readers as it is for non-book readers alike.

[cramx3]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

Its argued often on there.  I am not denying it.  Just saying its all a theory, spotting the person makes that theory more likely hence a spoiler.... but yea I agree with prog snob, at this point its all just progressing the story and not really "spoiler" anymore in a way.

[Prog Snob]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

Its argued often on there.  I am not denying it.  Just saying its all a theory, spotting the person makes that theory more likely hence a spoiler.... but yea I agree with prog snob, at this point its all just progressing the story and not really "spoiler" anymore in a way.

Unless of course you mention characters that have now shown up in the show yet, Lady Stoneheart, Euron Greyjoy, Howland  Reed, and Aegon Targaryen specifically.

[cramx3]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

Its argued often on there.  I am not denying it.  Just saying its all a theory, spotting the person makes that theory more likely hence a spoiler.... but yea I agree with prog snob, at this point its all just progressing the story and not really "spoiler" anymore in a way.

Unless of course you mention characters that have now shown up in the show yet, Lady Stoneheart, Euron Greyjoy, Howland  Reed, and Aegon Targaryen specifically.

Yup, I think one of those is showing up next season.

[Prog Snob]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

Its argued often on there.  I am not denying it.  Just saying its all a theory, spotting the person makes that theory more likely hence a spoiler.... but yea I agree with prog snob, at this point its all just progressing the story and not really "spoiler" anymore in a way.

Unless of course you mention characters that have now shown up in the show yet, Lady Stoneheart, Euron Greyjoy, Howland  Reed, and Aegon Targaryen specifically.

Yup, I think one of those is showing up next season.

I am hoping it's the only Greyjoy I find interesting to read about. The rest just bore me.

[cramx3]

More 'theory' talk....pretty neat, like the rest of them. Don't click if you don't want to be 'spoiled'


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jon-snow-theory-game-of-thrones_55dcbb45e4b04ae49704bcf3?kvcommref=mostpopular

Read that today as well, very interesting and actually has legit possibilities to it.

I read last night that a certain actor was spotted in one of the filming locations.... The Hound!! What a spoiler that would be if he is alive for the book readers

I'm not sure if that's so much a spoiler. It's pretty much confirmed. More like an easter egg IMO.

How so?  There is only theories about his fate, most presumed he died, but we all know if your head is still on your head that you may not be dead.

Well, on westeros.org the theory that he's alive is pretty much accepted among the vast majority of the board. What's uncertain is if he has a major role to play in the upcoming novels.

Its argued often on there.  I am not denying it.  Just saying its all a theory, spotting the person makes that theory more likely hence a spoiler.... but yea I agree with prog snob, at this point its all just progressing the story and not really "spoiler" anymore in a way.

Unless of course you mention characters that have now shown up in the show yet, Lady Stoneheart, Euron Greyjoy, Howland  Reed, and Aegon Targaryen specifically.

Yup, I think one of those is showing up next season.

I am hoping it's the only Greyjoy I find interesting to read about. The rest just bore me.

Yup, from the casting call it appears that is who is showing up although that is speculation as far as I am aware, but pretty certain.  I try not to follow too closely since I would rather be surprised, but I can't help it when headlines pop up.

[faizoff]

So I just learnt that the season 5 bluray release is not mid feb of next year as is the usual release cycle about 2 months before the new season airs, but in mid march of next year. Grrrr. one extra month of waiting, though I guess a small consolation would be that the new season would air in a few weeks after the release as opposed to a couple of months later.