A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

JK_Livin

JimmyV said:

JK_Livin said:

Shut it! No leakers here please.

Shut it yourself. My post was a warning and I leaked nothing.

Let me rephrase, no leakers of warnings about leakers!

Indifference71

JimmyV said:

So many spoilers floating around for Sunday. Be warned. They are out there.

Really wish I could go back and unsee what I've seen.

Same here.  HBO needs to get their shit together.

dankind

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

tempo_n_groove

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

dankind

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

tempo_n_groove

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

Seriously?  I didn't know that.

JimmyV

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

Seriously?  I didn't know that.

The show is proceeding under the same two showrunners who originally developed it for TV. It has not been taken over by "fanboys."

Indifference71

JimmyV said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

Seriously?  I didn't know that.

The show is proceeding under the same two showrunners who originally developed it for TV. It has not been taken over by "fanboys."

Yep.  It's Benioff and Weiss that have been running the show since the beginning and who have written a majority of the episodes.

DewieCox

JimmyV said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

Seriously?  I didn't know that.

The show is proceeding under the same two showrunners who originally developed it for TV. It has not been taken over by "fanboys."

Nope, its just book readers are getting all butt hurt that the show is ruining all the good stuff for the them.

I keep reading all these gripes about how they're rushing through. I just don't see it. Do people really want to waste episodes with people wandering around picking up a few trivial details, when there are 8 episodes left in the whole run. They're down to about 3 story lines that are crossing over more and more each passing week, instead of expanding and spreading all the character out into separate story lines. And when they had too many story lines to cover people complained that they didn't see certain characters enough and/or couldn't keep them straight.

DewieCox

JimmyV said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

I hope Big Red doesn't die out there. We haven't seen him get it on with Lady Brienne yet.

This is funny!

Yeah it is! Every scene with the two of them has been gold.

I'll just say this about episode 6, Tormund is at the top of his comedic game.

F Me In The Brain

DewieCox said:

JimmyV said:

tempo_n_groove said:

F Me In The Brain said:

I hope Big Red doesn't die out there. We haven't seen him get it on with Lady Brienne yet.

This is funny!

Yeah it is! Every scene with the two of them has been gold.

I'll just say this about episode 6, Tormund is at the top of his comedic game.

Which queen needs convincing, the one with dragons or the one that fucks her brother?

redraw

Wanted to avoid spoilers all w'end so watched Ep 6 last night.
 Holy shit I'm glad I did!!!!!

Lizard

That was ONE HUGE BLUE EYE !!!

F Me In The Brain

I thought it was predictable in a few spots and they had additional moments of really questionable inclusions (this time I found the dead army having huge chains with them to use to retrieve the Huge Blue Eye from the water to be laughable) but overall I thought there was some badass stuff. 
I know from the books that the Dragon riders often bred within their families but I was happy to see Dany resist the urge to sit on Jon Snow's face.
The Tormund / Hound dialogue was awesome.
Only 1 episode left for now?  Bummmer!

JimmyV

Action was awesome as was the character interaction, but the sledgehammer of plot was on full display these last two weeks. In episode 5 they come up with this ridiculous plan to capture a white and use it to convince Cersei to...team up with them? Makes no sense. Then last night we learn the whole thing was a contrivance to get the Night King a dragon. That is sledgehammer of plot.

Also, while you can play pond hockey anywhere in the northeast in February, you can't walk across a lake above the wall in Winter. And don't bring any more than a dagger or two of the dragon glass you've been mining for weeks.

Like I said, I liked the action and character stuff but definite mixed feelings on the rest.

dankind

JimmyV said:

Action was awesome as was the character interaction, but the sledgehammer of plot was on full display these last two weeks. In episode 5 they come up with this ridiculous plan to capture a white and use it to convince Cersei to...team up with them? Makes no sense. Then last night we learn the whole thing was a contrivance to get the Night King a dragon. That is sledgehammer of plot.

Also, while you can play pond hockey anywhere in the northeast in February, you can't walk across a lake above the wall in Winter. And don't bring any more than a dagger or two of the dragon glass you've been mining for weeks.

Like I said, I liked the action and character stuff but definite mixed feelings on the rest.

I bet George R. R. Martin wishes that he could take a Smithee on these past two seasons. Probably has a gag order from HBO. 

pjsteelerfan

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

So untrue its comical 

JimmyV

dankind said:

JimmyV said:

Action was awesome as was the character interaction, but the sledgehammer of plot was on full display these last two weeks. In episode 5 they come up with this ridiculous plan to capture a white and use it to convince Cersei to...team up with them? Makes no sense. Then last night we learn the whole thing was a contrivance to get the Night King a dragon. That is sledgehammer of plot.

Also, while you can play pond hockey anywhere in the northeast in February, you can't walk across a lake above the wall in Winter. And don't bring any more than a dagger or two of the dragon glass you've been mining for weeks.

Like I said, I liked the action and character stuff but definite mixed feelings on the rest.

I bet George R. R. Martin wishes that he could take a Smithee on these past two seasons. Probably has a gag order from HBO. 

Zero pity from me. He took the money, he knew what he was getting into. Finish a damn book, George.

JK_Livin

Exactly. Finish the book(s).

mace1229

dankind said:

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

Doesn't bother me. 

Since most television and film plots are basic linear narratives, I watch for execution, not what happens.

Most of the acting and production values (costumes, set pieces, sound design, music, etc.) have remained top notch, but the writing and directing have been dreadful these past two seasons.

I usually read the recaps before I even watch.

Isn't the show the exact adaptation of the books?  If so there really can't be any leaks then right?

Not anymore. They ran out of material and basically let fanboys take over the plot.

Its true the books ended with season 5 I believe. But isnt Martin one of the lead producers? I imagine it hasnt strayed far from his vision if that is the case.