Game of Thrones (TV, fantasy) Thread

[Evermind]

I've lost almost all hopes for this show during S5, but I've got to admit this poster is pretty badass and awesome.

[MirrorMask]

I wonder too how we'll come to know of Jon Snow's parents, since everyone who knew it is dead.

Probably some barely mentioned character in the book that has not been casted in the show is still alive, though.

[Evermind]

I wonder too how we'll come to know of Jon Snow's parents, since everyone who knew it is dead.

Probably some barely mentioned character in the book that has not been casted in the show is still alive, though.

If you're talking about who I think you're talking about, he's surely alive in the books as far as we know and I wouldn't say he's barely mentioned.

[cramx3]

I wonder too how we'll come to know of Jon Snow's parents, since everyone who knew it is dead.

Probably some barely mentioned character in the book that has not been casted in the show is still alive, though.

If you're talking about who I think you're talking about, he's surely alive in the books as far as we know and I wouldn't say he's barely mentioned.

Well for one, there is Benjen who we still do not know his fate (nor do we know if he knows the truth) and then there is a character in the books who knows, I think he was only mentioned once or twice in the show though and is not even a character we see in the books so I am not sure if the show will ever show us this character.  I personally believe, in the show, we will see it in the form of flashbacks through Bran.

[MirrorMask]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

[cramx3]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

I think he was mentioned like once and in a way that you would never link him to Jon's parents.  Hint, he is the father of a character/s that are in the show.  This is definitely the character you are referring to as well.  Answer is spoiler below (I have no idea if this is actual spoiler to the show, just to be safe).

Howland Reed, Mira and Jojen's father, was with Ned at the Tower of Joy

[Evermind]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

Yup, that guy. We got his children in the show though.

I'm convinced Benjen doesn't know. I think the only ones who can know about Jon's parentage are the ones who were with Ned at Tower of Joy, and since there were only two survivors including Ned, well...

I mean, I don't think Ned told Benjen about Jon's parentage. Benjen joined the NW shortly after Ned returned from Robert's Rebellion, and I don't see why Ned would've told him this just like that. After all, he was married with Catelyn for 15 years and he never told her about it. While yes, Benjen, Ned and Lyanna were all pretty close, the fact Benjen joined the NW shortly after Ned came back... well, you know, now I think Benjen might know something.

[cramx3]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

Yup, that guy. We got his children in the show though.

I'm convinced Benjen doesn't know. I think the only ones who can know about Jon's parentage are the ones who were with Ned at Tower of Joy, and since there were only two survivors including Ned, well...

I don't think Ned told Benjen about Jon's parentage. Benjen joined the NW shortly after Ned returned from Robert's Rebellion, and I don't see why Ned would've told him this just like that. After all, he was married with Catelyn for 15 years and he never told her about it.

Im not sure either, but Benjen as a sworn brother of the nights watch and a true stark, would be the only person I can think of that Ned would share this info with.  There is also something about the way Benjen treated Jon that made me think it's possible he knew.  But that's just speculation.

[MirrorMask]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

I think he was mentioned like once and in a way that you would never link him to Jon's parents.  Hint, he is the father of a character/s that are in the show.  This is definitely the character you are referring to as well.  Answer is spoiler below (I have no idea if this is actual spoiler to the show, just to be safe).

Yep, that must have been him!

I'm not sure how the show will handle it however, it would feel like a deus ex machina to have this dude pop up and say "Hi Jon! remember me? no? well, neither do everyone who watched the show. Anyway, once I was with good ol' Ned Stark and we did this and that, and then we went there. And that's how I met your mother".

The Bran getting access to Westeros-trees-mystical-wikipedia could be an alternate way, as you suggested.

[Evermind]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

Yup, that guy. We got his children in the show though.

I'm convinced Benjen doesn't know. I think the only ones who can know about Jon's parentage are the ones who were with Ned at Tower of Joy, and since there were only two survivors including Ned, well...

I don't think Ned told Benjen about Jon's parentage. Benjen joined the NW shortly after Ned returned from Robert's Rebellion, and I don't see why Ned would've told him this just like that. After all, he was married with Catelyn for 15 years and he never told her about it.

Im not sure either, but Benjen as a sworn brother of the nights watch and a true stark, would be the only person I can think of that Ned would share this info with.  There is also something about the way Benjen treated Jon that made me think it's possible he knew.  But that's just speculation.

I actually edited my original post. Yep, I allow there is a possibility he knows something. If he's even alive, that is.

[cramx3]

Yeah, I didn't read the books, I remember an article about the most plausible theory and someone was with Ned Stark when it all happened, this is the someone I refer to... I don't even remember the name, just someone who was with Ned Stark when he found out, and that is still alive. Such a character indeed never appeared on the show nor I think it was ever mentioned.

I think he was mentioned like once and in a way that you would never link him to Jon's parents.  Hint, he is the father of a character/s that are in the show.  This is definitely the character you are referring to as well.  Answer is spoiler below (I have no idea if this is actual spoiler to the show, just to be safe).

Yep, that must have been him!

I'm not sure how the show will handle it however, it would feel like a deus ex machina to have this dude pop up and say "Hi Jon! remember me? no? well, neither do everyone who watched the show. Anyway, once I was with good ol' Ned Stark and we did this and that, and then we went there. And that's how I met your mother".

The Bran getting access to Westeros-trees-mystical-wikipedia could be an alternate way, as you suggested.

Yea thats how I see it too based on what the show has already shown us.  It would be poor writing to just introduce this character who knows all but hasnt been around at all.  I believe the trees will show us the truth, but the more I think about Benjen the more I think that is totally possible.  I forgot he was Lyanna's sister too, Ned's honor would almost force him to tell his brother about his sister and her child (if the R+L=J is in fact true).  ahhh all this thinking about GoT has me really wanting to watch or read new material!!

[Prog Snob]

Unless he kept the promise and told no one at all.

[cramx3]

Season 6 Teaser Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxI8aPISq8I

PUMPED 

[BlackInk]

Now this is the real challange. Staying away from the trailers for Star Wars or Civil War has been tough, but not overly tough. Staying away from these trailers will be the trye test to my dedication of non-trailerness.

But still, I'm also pumped! 

[kaos2900]

That wasn't even a tease. It was all old footage.

[Evermind]

Yup, almost nothing new there except for a few generic sentences.

[cramx3]

Agreed, but what was new was it was all from the perspective of Bloodraven talking to Bran.

I think that supports my theory that Bran will discover Jon's parentage through Bloodraven using the Weirwood trees.

[cramx3]

https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Game-Thrones-Season-5-Blu-ray-Offer-Crazy-Feature-106837.html

Really cool feautre to be included with the blu ray of season 5

Here’s why you should be excited. First and foremost, the feature will be 20-minutes long and it will delve into the history of the Targaryens and the battles that have been alluded to on the series. It gets even more exciting. Our buddy Pedro Pascal, who played Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones during Season 4, is back to narrate “The Dance of Dragons.” Plus a ton of former GOT actors also lend their voices to the bit, including Jack Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Mark Addy, Harry Lloyd and Kerry Ingram. The segment features battling dragons flying through the air and would be really cool if we were watching it in live action on HBO. As it stands, it fills in a lot of the gaps and enriches the already complex narrative we get with Game of Thrones.

I am not one to collect physical media anymore besides concert blu-rays, but I have all of the seasons of this show on blu-ray and was already planning on getting this, but that is just making me salivate a little for this blu-ray.  That's an awesome bonus as one who loves the books and the history of westeros.

[faizoff]

Awesome, I hate the fact that we have to wait an extra month to get the bluray this time round as they're normally out in February. But that is an excellent addition. Which reminds me I still need to finish up all the histories and lore of previous seasons.

[kaos2900]

I own all of the season as well but rarely ever venture into the bonus features. I may have to go back to the older seasons and check out the lore sections.

[faizoff]

You should, they are fantastic. Cartoon like animation story telling of each house told by the character and very very well done. Some of the stuff in season one is amazing like Ned's father and brother's confrontation with the mad king, etc.. there are several like those.

[hefdaddy42]

 

[mikemangioy]

About a month ago I finally got around to watch this series and I have to say, it's one of my favorite things ever. Mindblowing. Since I've finished (or have caught up) I started reading ASOIAF, and I'm currently halfway through AGOT. I spend daily hours on Game Of Thrones Wiki just exploring this enormous universe that GRRM was capable of creating... everything is just so mindblowing! I can't wait for Season 6. Seriously.

[BlackInk]

Amen brotha'.

[faizoff]

I can't wait for Season 6. Seriously.

The wait for the next season is always excruciating.

In other 'no surprise' news GRRM will not have book six ready before the season airs. Not that made any difference to me, I know a few people were hoping it would be out before the season.

[Prog Snob]

He wasn't happy with the writing apparently. I'm kind of glad though. I'd rather him take his time until he feels comfortable with it instead of feeling like he's under time constraints to get it finished.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

It's amazing and scary how quickly times fly. After season 5 finale or basically every finale you think "Damn a whole year until the next season" and suddenly you find yourself thinking "Oh right, it's january now" and it dosen't feel that far away anymore. 6 months can sneak away quickly and when you think about it, it's pretty scary.

#SEASON 6 HYPE

[kaos2900]

I have no faith that he will finish book 7 before he dies.

[gmillerdrake]

I have no faith that he will finish book 7 before he dies.

nor do I. He's a few bacon slices away from a coronary......

[Evermind]

I have no faith that he will finish book 7 before he dies.

Sadly, I have to agree here.

[BlackInk]

Yeah, I worry about that too... Thankfully the showrunners can at least finish a version of the story if that happens.

[cramx3]

Yup, we may never see the end to the books, but the show will give us an ending at least.

I was upset when I read the book won't be out soon, but not at all surprised. 

[Progmetty]

I finally started downloading the Telltale game episodes from the playstaion store, something to hold me up til the new season starts, it's pretty decent so far.

[Prog Snob]

Echoing some of the sentiments, I'm really concerned about him finishing the books before he passes on. It's morbid to look at that way but I'm sure there's a huge portion of the readers who have thought that very same thing.

[kaos2900]

I finally started downloading the Telltale game episodes from the playstaion store, something to hold me up til the new season starts, it's pretty decent so far.

I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to season 2.

I'm almost wondering if he should just not do a seventh book. Keep writing book 6. Split in two and you'll have seven books. Either that or make a highly detailed outline and let someone else write it.