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Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » May 10, 2011, 8:49 pm

Aslanna wrote:Poor Imp!

Ack! spoilers! I fell asleep again halfway through episode 4 (not kidding, although I watch late at night so it's not entirely the show's fault). The Imp was fine before I fell asleep!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 10, 2011, 9:02 pm

Not too much of a spoiler.. But you probably shouldn't read an active thread about a show until you're current!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 10, 2011, 9:05 pm

Lena Hedley is so fucking hot, and plays a perfect bitch (Cersei)!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 10, 2011, 9:28 pm

Honestly I don't like her. I keep seeing Sarah Connor. But I guess that's a personal problem!

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » May 10, 2011, 11:42 pm

I thought this episode was an improvement.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 11, 2011, 8:55 am

I don't agree on Lena. She's not hawt enough. I thought she was supposed to be irresistibly hawt. She is pretty, and not hawt. I feel like I could get her at a bar, that's how not super hawt she is. I'm still waiting for there to be smoking hot chicks in the show. There just aren't any cast, I don't think. Just lots of pretty ladies, and that's fine

This is not a complaint, just my observational opinion. (Damnit, Cane, why are me and you disagreeing so much in this thread? except of course on GRRM's skill)

And this episode definitely sped things up. Its amazing how fast those people travel

It almost feels rushed to me. I can understand why it wouldn't to others though. The end of the episode is really when book 1 starts moving, so the rest of the episodes should be fairly exciting in nature due to the brisk pacing that is set.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » May 11, 2011, 11:17 am

I didn't notice things speeding up this episode. Was it the fast running joust horses?

ASoiaF needs more Imp-bell!

Without reading the books, my guess is that the accusations against shorty are a misunderstanding or he was setup.

I will quit watching if the imp dies!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 11, 2011, 11:45 am

*shrug* to each their own.

Hottest chick so far is slave girl that nancy-boy Viserys roughed up last episode.

And Winnow, what Kluden means is that where the episode ended is basically where the book begins to gain momentum. It is just a translation to screen that makes everything seem like it happened much faster since there is much "filler" not represented (which is probably a good thing!).

I thought E4 was solid. There are still only a few characters that don't quite 'feel' right since of course, I pictured them different while reading.

Sandor (Hound) Clegane: Jury still out, but he hasn't had much dialogue so far. I hear good things about Rory McCann though (Yarp?)
Gregor (The Mountain that rides) Clegane: Face didn't look right, and it was hard to tell if he is a huge due to being on horseback. Also, his face looked odd
Renly Baratheon: I dunno, I always pictured him as John Cleese (as Robin Hood) from Time Bandits....

Otherwise, the cast is spot-on, or close enough! Quite frankly, I don't give a shit if the gals are super-hot or not--that is what other shows are for!

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 11, 2011, 3:16 pm

Yeah, what's up with Renly? He don't look like no jolly ladies man to me! The dude who plays Jaimie is ridiculously good though. I'll give him that.

The cleganes are nothing like what I expected. but we'll see if it works. Joffrey is perfect though. that little kid clearly read the books, and understood his character. Same with the dude playing Viserys. Both are exactly what I read them as.

But yes, Winnow, the Imp is one of the best characters, no doubt. He never stops being perfect, in his imperfect form.

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » May 11, 2011, 7:48 pm

I'm still not thrilled with the wild horsefolk storyline. The blonde lady's character development has been too rapid, obvious, and cliche. It's not really the actress's fault-- she's stuck with lines like "I am a kalisi of the dothraki" while staring straight ahead (all spellings my fault). Her brother is a bit better, though. And, other than the whore and the other white dude, there are literally no other characters involved in that storyline at this point. Khal Drogo is not a character at this point; he's a ridiculous caricature.

I will say, though, that I find blonde horse queen lady to be really hot, although her sex scenes are kind of repellent.

I like what's his name, the royal with the funny mustache who's hanging out with Ned these days.

And I like pretty much the entire Lannister family, despite the incest. They're charming.

The Stark kids, by contrast, are kind of grating.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 11, 2011, 11:34 pm

Peter "Littlefinger" Baelish would be Ned's new pal. Minor Lord that sits on the small council. Yes, the actor is doing a brilliant job with him!

As for Daenerys(sp) (blond horse chick): She is doing what she can with the script. That is just how it is. It seems to work better in the novel since SHE is TWELVE! So, that would be impressive! In fact, all of the kids are much younger, but that obviously can't happen on the screen--especially the young Dany...

Rob Stark & Jon Snow: 15
Sansa Stark: 13 or 14
Arya stark: 10 or 12? (So she is accurate)
Bran Stark: 10 or 12? (see above)
Rikkon stark: 4 or 6 (not sure if he has been on)

Theon Greyjoy: 17
Joffrey Baratheon: 14

Blah blah blah

I think the kids are doing a good job, it's just that it seemed to work better for some of them as younger kids, especially Daenerys.

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » May 12, 2011, 7:34 am

Canelek wrote: Hottest chick so far is slave girl that nancy-boy Viserys roughed up last episode.

Sandor (Hound) Clegane: Jury still out, but he hasn't had much dialogue so far. I hear good things about Rory McCann though (Yarp?)
Gregor (The Mountain that rides) Clegane: Face didn't look right, and it was hard to tell if he is a huge due to being on horseback. Also, his face looked odd

Dude, Conan Stevens is playing Gregor (The Mountain) and he is 7.5'!

Isn't that huge enough?

Owning the Hound

You're right with the Slave-Girl though!

Roxanne McKee as Doreah

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 12, 2011, 3:08 pm

7'5 wow!

Like I said, he was on a horse.

And the beard still doesn't seem right!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 12, 2011, 3:21 pm

That 'photo steal' image is ironic!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 12, 2011, 7:32 pm

Aslanna wrote:That 'photo steal' image is ironic!

I didn't catch that, nice!

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 16, 2011, 11:13 am

Last night's episode was pretty great. Much faster pacing for you, Winnow. Also, there were tities.

[Show]: Did I miss something in the books that Renly and flower boy Martell were gaybos? I understand the "the knight of flowers" may be the gheyest knight title ever, but in the book his sexuality never was discussed (besides the rumors of him banging his sister), and he didn't appear to be gay. I guess one could call it questionable, and in grand HBO fashion, they need to put as many gay men in every single one of their shows as possible, and I'm also assuming GRRM was ok with it, since its his book, and he was there...just confused. Did I miss something in the books?

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 16, 2011, 12:59 pm

Kluden wrote:Last night's episode was pretty great. Much faster pacing for you, Winnow. Also, there were tities.

[Show]
Did I miss something in the books that Renly and flower boy Martell were gaybos? I understand the "the knight of flowers" may be the gheyest knight title ever, but in the book his sexuality never was discussed (besides the rumors of him banging his sister), and he didn't appear to be gay. I guess one could call it questionable, and in grand HBO fashion, they need to put as many gay men in every single one of their shows as possible, and I'm also assuming GRRM was ok with it, since its his book, and he was there...just confused. Did I miss something in the books?

[Show]: They changed it to make it obvious since in the books it was more implied, and not explicitly done.

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » May 16, 2011, 7:38 pm

Definitely picking up. I'm officially a fan.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 16, 2011, 9:10 pm

Apparently, if you sign up for HBO GO, that silly app thing, you can watch episode 7 right after 6 airs this sunday. So, get on that if interested. I am not, because then its two weeks till a new episode

HERE is a random link describing it.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 18, 2011, 1:16 am

Wow. Great casting for Bronn and Lysa's nipple sucking 8 year old. I am blown away so far, even with the big differences in some scenes and entirely new shit.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » May 18, 2011, 1:32 am

There was action this episode!

Imp is the show. He's worth all the other characters combined.

Sawyer is tougher than I thought as well. I thought he might be a puss but fights well.

Post by **Sylvus** » May 18, 2011, 10:36 am

Sawyer?

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » May 18, 2011, 11:04 am

Sylvus wrote:Sawyer?

The character in Game of Thrones that looks like Sawyer from Lost. That's the best I can do for a description! I haven't memorized their names yet.

edit: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (the Imp's brother)

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 18, 2011, 11:53 am

Jaime Lannister. He does resemble Sawyer!

Post by **Sylvus** » May 18, 2011, 12:46 pm

Eh, I suppose. Not nearly disheveled enough though!

For those of you that haven't read the books, don't recall if someone posted this here or somewhere else, this viewer's guide contains some backstory and good information without being spoilery.

Larst · Post by **Larst** » May 20, 2011, 12:12 am

Canelek wrote:
Kluden wrote:Last night's episode was pretty great. Much faster pacing for you, Winnow. Also, there were tities.

[Show]
Did I miss something in the books that Renly and flower boy Martell were gaybos? I understand the "the knight of flowers" may be the gheyest knight title ever, but in the book his sexuality never was discussed (besides the rumors of him banging his sister), and he didn't appear to be gay. I guess one could call it questionable, and in grand HBO fashion, they need to put as many gay men in every single one of their shows as possible, and I'm also assuming GRRM was ok with it, since its his book, and he was there...just confused. Did I miss something in the books?

[Show]
They changed it to make it obvious since in the books it was more implied, and not explicitly done.

[Show]: lol rainbow cloak!

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » May 23, 2011, 5:59 pm

EP07 rocked!

What dirty ol bastard x is!

[Show]: LOL @ Team Rainbow fleeing the scene lol

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 23, 2011, 6:23 pm

They are only on episode 6!

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » May 23, 2011, 6:36 pm

Aslanna wrote:They are only on episode 6!

Episode 7 was released early. Thought I saw a post on this thread about it, but too lazy to search all of the spoilers. HBOGo has the early premiere of 7, but I think there was some other way to see it as well.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 23, 2011, 6:50 pm

Oh yeah I remember reading that... Guess I shouldn't click spoiler tags the rest of the week then. I thought I was caught up... Apparently not!

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » May 25, 2011, 10:12 pm

Aslanna wrote:They are only on episode 6!

Saw Ep 7 few days after Ep 6 i believe.

Now to wait for Ep 08.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » May 30, 2011, 5:18 am

Poor Ned.

Episode 7 was seriously lacking in Imp.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » May 30, 2011, 7:53 am

Once again, completely sold on Peter Dinklage as A leading actor. Dude is damn good as Tyrion.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 31, 2011, 1:37 pm

Well, let's face it, he was born for the roll. Its a perfect fit. I'm not sure how he would do as Bilbo Baggins... (teehee, I made an imp joke!)

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » May 31, 2011, 5:33 pm

Winnow wrote:
Sylvus wrote:Sawyer?
The character in Game of Thrones that looks like Sawyer from Lost. That's the best I can do for a description! I haven't memorized their names yet.

edit: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (the Imp's brother)

I think he looks like Denis Leary!

masteen · Post by **masteen** » May 31, 2011, 6:41 pm

Bitch gets imp slapped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxLOXUGmRKI

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » June 2, 2011, 1:07 am

I've been Imp-pimping since the beginning!

I liked episode 6 more then 7.

Tyrion still makes the show what it is. His confession was excellent. So far, his is the only name I remember of the entire cast.

I'm still put off by the entire savage kubla khan stuff. It probably translates better in book form. On screen it looks canned. Glad to see that one guy go with the gold crown. He was pretty one sided. Characters become lame if not multifaceted.

It's still not a great show but there are flashes that keep me watching.

Favorite lines:

Retarded Queen Lady: "You do not fight with honor"

Imp''s Champion: "No, but he did" (referring to the dead guy)

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » June 2, 2011, 4:14 am

Didnt you like Khan Kublai's speech Winnow?

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » June 2, 2011, 11:35 am

Bronn is the Imp's champ, Winnow. You will like his character very much as well with Tyrion. Both are so great in the book.

The book does a much better job with Viserys (the golden crown boy), makes him way more despicable, IMO. The show just made him annoying. Both are grounds for death of course

As for the kahn stuff, it doesn't really transfer better in the books. Its basically Klingon's on horseback.

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » June 2, 2011, 11:18 pm

The game is finally starting

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » June 6, 2011, 1:15 am

If the day ever comes when you're tempted to sell me out.. remember this: Whatever their price I'll beat it. I like living.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » June 6, 2011, 12:35 pm

Definitely picking up the pace, and starting to get it's hooks in me. However, I won't be happy with this show until every single Lannister (aside from the midget) is dead. I hope Joffrey dies a absolutely miserable, gruesome, and extremely slow death. Then, I'll love this show!

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » June 6, 2011, 2:21 pm

ayep, he is such a little shit.

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » June 7, 2011, 2:30 pm

Lovin the Show and EP 8 was great!

Hodor!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » June 7, 2011, 2:43 pm

After watching Ep7, I thought they had left out the mountain clans. Glad those scenes made it into Ep8. GRRM did a good job writing the screenplay for 8!

masteen · Post by **masteen** » June 8, 2011, 1:10 pm

Canelek wrote:After watching Ep7, I thought they had left out the mountain clans. Glad those scenes made it into Ep8. GRRM did a good job writing the screenplay for 8!

GRRM clearly isn't that involved in the writing of the screenplays, as there hasn't been a 20-minute long nipple tweaking scene.

Post by **Sylvus** » June 9, 2011, 4:46 pm

GRRM's livejournal mentioned that while he wrote episode 8, he didn't write the mountain clan scenes. Those were filmed for episodes 7 and pushed into 8 during editing.

He mentioned that he's currently working on the screenplay for Season 2 Episode 9 (or 8?): "Blackwater". I can't wait to see that translated to the screen!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » June 9, 2011, 5:14 pm

Yeah, that was a crazy battle!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » June 9, 2011, 9:16 pm

Episode 8 solidified my liking of the series. My second favorite character is the bastard.

Can't stand the Attila the Hun parts but otherwise it's becoming interesting.

"Never forget who you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you."
-Tyrion Lannister

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » June 10, 2011, 9:38 am

Winnow wrote:Episode 8 solidified my liking of the series. My second favorite character is the bastard.
Can't stand the Attila the Hun parts but otherwise it's becoming interesting.

Didnt like the Tongue-Rip fatality!?