Game of Thrones (TV, fantasy) Thread

[BlackInk]

How could you not have faith in episode 9?  Its historically the most insane episode of the season.

Yeah I know, but at first I only thought this episode 9 would only be the Magnar and Ygritte and that gang's attack on the wall, and I didn't think that would be enough for the "big battle" they've promised us in previews and stuff. But then when I got to the chapter where Mance first reaches the wall I understood that that's probably going to be the big thing. That should be really epic.

[hefdaddy42]

How could you not have faith in episode 9?  Its historically the most insane episode of the season.

Yeah I know, but at first I only thought this episode 9 would only be the Magnar and Ygritte and that gang's attack on the wall, and I didn't think that would be enough for the "big battle" they've promised us in previews and stuff. But then when I got to the chapter where Mance first reaches the wall I understood that that's probably going to be the big thing. That should be really epic.

Actually, the producers said there wouldn't be a signature "Episode 9" moment, that the episodes would be more consistent this season.

[cramx3]

How could you not have faith in episode 9?  Its historically the most insane episode of the season.

Yeah I know, but at first I only thought this episode 9 would only be the Magnar and Ygritte and that gang's attack on the wall, and I didn't think that would be enough for the "big battle" they've promised us in previews and stuff. But then when I got to the chapter where Mance first reaches the wall I understood that that's probably going to be the big thing. That should be really epic.

Actually, the producers said there wouldn't be a signature "Episode 9" moment, that the episodes would be more consistent this season.

Even a TV spoiler:

I am pretty sure episode 9 is entirely at the wall and will be the battle against the wildlings from both sides of the wall, to me thats a pretty signature "Episode 9" moment, just like in season 2 it as entirely at Kings Landing for the Battle at Blackwater Bay.  Then again, I havent seen the episode so maybe it wont be, but from what I read, I can sleep comfortably knowing this episode 9 will be amazing

[Super Dude]

Hey guys, wanna see something incredible? From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_(season_4)#Ratings



Those numbers on the Y-axis are viewers in the millions. Red is season 1, green is season 2, blue is season 3, and purple is season 4. This hype-train just ain't slowin' down.

[cramx3]

I used that to try and convince my fiance to watch the show.  She refuses to watch it (from what I believe is all of the nudity) but I told her yesterday, "What show can claim thier fourth season ratings continue to grow?" Im sure there are some examples, but its amazing that a show on a pay channel can grow like that every season, especially a show that you cant really just start watching out of no where.

[Super Dude]

And because this is a premium channel, although obviously Nielsen can't count the pirated views, I'm sure those add at least another million to the total count. Or people like myself, who use their parents' premium account to access it from elsewhere (what copyright calls time-shifting).

[BlackInk]

If piracy of an episode within 24 hours was added and the rest of the world included, it would probably tripple the numbers.

[soundgarden]

If piracy of an episode within 24 hours was added and the rest of the world included, it would probably tripple the numbers.

Which boggles my mind why HBO doesn't to sell a stream on their website or something.  I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks for each episode.  They make it SOOO HARD for non TV viewers and non-HBO subscribers to watch their programming....

[Super Dude]

I think it has something to do with the FCC classifying it as a "cable company."

[ariich]

If piracy of an episode within 24 hours was added and the rest of the world included, it would probably tripple the numbers.

Which boggles my mind why HBO doesn't to sell a stream on their website or something.  I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks for each episode.  They make it SOOO HARD for non TV viewers and non-HBO subscribers to watch their programming....

We basically have that in the UK. It airs on Sky Atlantic here, and I subsribe to NowTV which is basically Sky's online platform with digital versions of 10 channels and loads of catch up. That's how I watch GoT, among other shows.

[cramx3]

I have found other means in the past... but I travel a lot now so i subscribe to HBO now and make use of HBOGO.  I like it a lot.

[hefdaddy42]

If piracy of an episode within 24 hours was added and the rest of the world included, it would probably tripple the numbers.

Which boggles my mind why HBO doesn't to sell a stream on their website or something.  I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks for each episode.  They make it SOOO HARD for non TV viewers and non-HBO subscribers to watch their programming....

They are probably afraid that something like that would lead to a reduction in their subscriber base.  I have HBO, but honestly it's mostly for their shows and HBO GO.  I hardly ever just tune in to one of the HBO channels, but I can, because I'm a subscriber.

If I had a way to watch their shows only, at a cheaper rate than my subscription, I would take it.  And so would a lot of their other customers, I would wager.  Which would be bad business.

[snapple]

I end up downloading the episodes even though I have HBOGO. For some reason it just doesn't stream very well. I hope they can improve the software.

[cramx3]

I end up downloading the episodes even though I have HBOGO. For some reason it just doesn't stream very well. I hope they can improve the software.

The only time I've ever had issues with the streaming are when this show is immediately available.

[hefdaddy42]

I end up downloading the episodes even though I have HBOGO. For some reason it just doesn't stream very well. I hope they can improve the software.

The only time I've ever had issues with the streaming are when this show is immediately available.

Yeah, and I've never understood that.  The thing I don't understand is why are so many HBO subscribers trying to watch it on a tablet or phone when they could just watch it on their TV?

[Super Dude]

It's a copyright law thing, actually (the streaming issue). I can't remember the text of the actual code provision, but it has something to do with a transmission not being an infringement only if there's a delay from the copyright owner's actual broadcast.

[snapple]

Its her parent's cable account. We chip in a little bit (something like ~5 a month) and they let us use their HBOGO.

[hefdaddy42]

Its her parent's cable account. We chip in a little bit (something like ~5 a month) and they let us use their HBOGO.

On an individual basis like yours, that's understandable.  But there were all kinds of problems with people watching this season's first episode on debut night on HBOGO, and I was just thinking, why are that many people watching a debut episode on HBOGO instead of just tuning in to HBO itself?  Then there wouldn't be this traffic problem.

[snapple]

Yeah I'm not sure. I've also read that D&D dont care so much about piracy. They later had to go back and take that back (obviously).

Maybe lots of people weren't home?

[cramx3]

I know for me I travel for work a lot so I have to watch it on hbogo if im away. Theres no reason to watch it on stream when I am home and I dont know why anyone would do that.

[Tom Bombadil]

Started this show 2 weeks ago and already caught up. It's pretty amazing. Already one of my favorite shows.

[sneakyblueberry]

Started this show 3 days ago and already caught up. It's pretty amazing. Already one of my favourite shows.

FTFM.  Brilliant. 

[Dimitrius]

Holy shit dude!

[snapple]

Holy shit dude!

Wait, did the episode show last night?

[orcus116]

No, next week.

[Dimitrius]

That was in response to sneakyblueberry watching 37 episodes in 3 days.

[sneakyblueberry]

That was in response to sneakyblueberry watching 37 episodes in 3 days.

Thank God my wife is into it.  After several attempts to get her into Breaking Bad, I'm glad this stuck.  It might be all the floppy weens I dunno. 

[Destiny Of Chaos]

This f'n show. My mind is blown.

[Tom Bombadil]

Yeah that was an awesome episode. Arya's laugh was hysterical.

[abydos]

Well, that went as I expected. Saw it coming but it still - damn!

[gmillerdrake]

Well, that went as I expected. Saw it coming but it still - damn!

Yeah, you could definitely sense it coming.....Wow! If Oberyn had only just killed the guy...

I suspect that the mountain dies from his wounds...I mean, there's no way they're killing off Tyrion.

Yeah that was an awesome episode. Arya's laugh was hysterical.

Arya's laugh was great 

Are Sansa and Little Finger gonna be the new power couple? She's workin' it now....

[gmillerdrake]

This is the first time this show has ever "disappointed" me in the sense of, couldn't they just let Oberyn get the 'revenge' he deserved? I mean, I'm assuming and guessing the mountain is going to die anyway which will allow some sort of loophole law for Tyrion to live...but man, can't one character just catch a friggin' break? You gotta pop the guys head like a zit? Man....

[Dimitrius]

This f'n show. My mind is blown.

I see what you did there!

I suspect that the mountain dies from his wounds...I mean, there's no way they're killing off Tyrion.

He's already been sentenced, the Mountain living or dying has no bearing on that. Also, after 3 seasons of the show, haven't we learned that there should never be a "there's no way this or that is dying" talk.

[gmillerdrake]

This f'n show. My mind is blown.

I see what you did there!

I suspect that the mountain dies from his wounds...I mean, there's no way they're killing off Tyrion.

He's already been sentenced, the Mountain living or dying has no bearing on that. Also, after 3 seasons of the show, haven't we learned that there should never be a "there's no way this or that is dying" talk.

Point taken. I guess I should say, if Tyrion dies...we riot....

But it'd be silly to me to kill off the single character that kind of holds the whole show together. He steals every scene he's in....anyway. I guess I could hope.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Holy shit I don't know how to feel