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I'm a bit bummed that they went through the monster of a book that is AFFC/ADWD in just one season. I had hoped that it would take 2, and that The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring would make 3 seasons. But that was just me really really wanting to have 9 seasons. But right now it seems like TWoW and ADoS will only get a season each, and that it'll only be 7 total.
Quote from: BlackInk on March 19, 2015, 01:44:51 PMI'm a bit bummed that they went through the monster of a book that is AFFC/ADWD in just one season. I had hoped that it would take 2, and that The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring would make 3 seasons. But that was just me really really wanting to have 9 seasons. But right now it seems like TWoW and ADoS will only get a season each, and that it'll only be 7 total.You read that AFFC/ADWD is just going to be one season? That seems like a lot of material to shove into 10 episodes. Also, he will NEVER catch up with the TV show at that rate.
Quote from: Prog Snob on March 19, 2015, 02:08:11 PMQuote from: BlackInk on March 19, 2015, 01:44:51 PMI'm a bit bummed that they went through the monster of a book that is AFFC/ADWD in just one season. I had hoped that it would take 2, and that The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring would make 3 seasons. But that was just me really really wanting to have 9 seasons. But right now it seems like TWoW and ADoS will only get a season each, and that it'll only be 7 total.You read that AFFC/ADWD is just going to be one season? That seems like a lot of material to shove into 10 episodes. Also, he will NEVER catch up with the TV show at that rate. I think those two will come out to 1.5 seasons. The problem is that they incorporated some storylines into season 3 and season 4 and now season 5 will be based on the bulk of those books. It also appears a big part of those books will be cut out (or not included until next season).
Hef is right on all things. Except for when I disagree with him. In which case he's probably still right.
I remember reading that one of the reasons they jumped forward was that several major characters would have been completely absent for a whole season.
Quote from: cramx3 on March 19, 2015, 04:01:35 PMQuote from: Prog Snob on March 19, 2015, 02:08:11 PMQuote from: BlackInk on March 19, 2015, 01:44:51 PMI'm a bit bummed that they went through the monster of a book that is AFFC/ADWD in just one season. I had hoped that it would take 2, and that The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring would make 3 seasons. But that was just me really really wanting to have 9 seasons. But right now it seems like TWoW and ADoS will only get a season each, and that it'll only be 7 total.You read that AFFC/ADWD is just going to be one season? That seems like a lot of material to shove into 10 episodes. Also, he will NEVER catch up with the TV show at that rate. I think those two will come out to 1.5 seasons. The problem is that they incorporated some storylines into season 3 and season 4 and now season 5 will be based on the bulk of those books. It also appears a big part of those books will be cut out (or not included until next season).I'm hoping they trim down the Greyjoy chapters from book 4. Those were so boring in my opinion,
Ariich is a freak, or somehow has more hours in the day than everyone else.
I be am boner inducing.
Without getting into details and spoilers, I do think a lot of the new characters and stories that Martin introduced in books 4 and 5 are primarily to richen the battle for power going on in Westeros and across the sea. I really don't think all those plotlines are necessarily "going anywhere", and so am content if some are scrapped entirely (as long as D&D know for a fact they're not going anywhere, otherwise it might not make any sense!).
He also shot down a rumor (promulgated, in part, by Martin) that the finale should be done as a theatrical film. He said that would be unfair to the HBO subscribers (and he's right).
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 20, 2015, 08:05:08 AMHe also shot down a rumor (promulgated, in part, by Martin) that the finale should be done as a theatrical film. He said that would be unfair to the HBO subscribers (and he's right).This makes me sad. I would absolutely love for the final episode to be a movie, and I have been hoping for years that they'd do it like that.
There won't be a budget problem.
I watched the first 8 episodes of GOT and was pretty bored. What's wrong with me?
I wouldn't say I was dissapointed, I just wasn't really feeling it. Don't get me wrong, it's a cool show. Lots a blood, cool sets, neat scenery, etc.. But it just wasn't grabbing me. Shame too, I really wanted to get into it.
Quote from: Chino on April 09, 2015, 09:54:16 AMI wouldn't say I was dissapointed, I just wasn't really feeling it. Don't get me wrong, it's a cool show. Lots a blood, cool sets, neat scenery, etc.. But it just wasn't grabbing me. Shame too, I really wanted to get into it.The coolest part of the 1st season was at the end of the last episode. I don't want to say why because you might decide to finish off the season. Then again, you might not be as obsessed with these creatures as much as I am.
For me, the show really picked up going into Season 2. Season 1 is mostly an introduction into the world and it's many characters, with all the more interesting plots developing from that foundation. Ratings have increased substantially season to season, so it only gets better from where you're at now.
Joe and I in the same squad is basically the virtual equivalent of us plowing a rape van through an elementary school playground at recess.
So, all kidding aside... Who is going to wind up on the iron throne at the end? Any speculation and why that person?