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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    i didnt read anything,i just download it to see it :D
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  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    pretty lack luster episode... seems like its setting up lots of good stuff though :D

    can't wait for next week!
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  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    I was pretty tired when I watched it but I didn't want to sleep before I had seen it. I didn't catch every word. I don't know about the scene with Dany and her handmaidens. I liked all the "It is known" as from the book, that brought a smile but, the teaching from one of them? I don't remember reading that...perhaps it's to set her up as gaining her own knowledge and power. It worked, was just a little odd.

    The more I see Robb, the odder I think he looks. And the prince? I cannot still see him as anything but an ooompa loompa. I did like seeing Tyrion smack him, and thw whole interchange between him, Sansa, the hound, and Payne.

    I cannot wait to see more.

    Spoiler question for those who've read the book:

    In the book, they talk of the king's bastard looking just like him with his dark hair. This king does not have too dark hair does he? I cannot see them saying that the children do not look so much like him. I always pictured the king with almost black hair. Perhaps I read it wrong.
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  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    I have to watch the episode again tonight. Still very true to the book. I have to say after a while (in the book) I was getting some people mixed up. But they seem to be keeping the core important people only, thank the Lord because there are so many names in the first book it will make your head spin.

    Great job on the fight with the butchers boy and set up is really good for whats coming, or what I think is coming.

    I liked Cat much more in the book. She seems too whiny or something, I mean I know she's distraught about Bran, but she seemed more in control in the books. They are making her too weak and she's not. I also think she should be a little younger. Not sure why but it's bothering me a little.

    Other thing, was surprised they had Joffrey say the C word. Was that in the book? It must have been. All the kids seem pretty young and I can't believe the writers would put that in just for shock value. Or did they? Will have to look it up...
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I'm lazy and I haven't read this whole thread but I finally watched the first episode over the weekend and I loved it. Never read the books.

    Should I?
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Enkidu wrote:
    I'm lazy and I haven't read this whole thread but I finally watched the first episode over the weekend and I loved it. Never read the books.

    Should I?

    Yes. :D
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Lizardjam wrote:
    I was pretty tired when I watched it but I didn't want to sleep before I had seen it. I didn't catch every word. I don't know about the scene with Dany and her handmaidens. I liked all the "It is known" as from the book, that brought a smile but, the teaching from one of them? I don't remember reading that...perhaps it's to set her up as gaining her own knowledge and power. It worked, was just a little odd.

    The more I see Robb, the odder I think he looks. And the prince? I cannot still see him as anything but an ooompa loompa. I did like seeing Tyrion smack him, and thw whole interchange between him, Sansa, the hound, and Payne.

    I cannot wait to see more.

    Spoiler question for those who've read the book:

    In the book, they talk of the king's bastard looking just like him with his dark hair. This king does not have too dark hair does he? I cannot see them saying that the children do not look so much like him. I always pictured the king with almost black hair. Perhaps I read it wrong.



    In the book, Visery's (actually Magister Ilyrio) purchased Dorthea the handmaid to teach Danery's the Dorthraki language and also to teach her the bedroom arts. I thought the TV show interpretation was well done.
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Lizardjam wrote:
    I was pretty tired when I watched it but I didn't want to sleep before I had seen it. I didn't catch every word. I don't know about the scene with Dany and her handmaidens. I liked all the "It is known" as from the book, that brought a smile but, the teaching from one of them? I don't remember reading that...perhaps it's to set her up as gaining her own knowledge and power. It worked, was just a little odd.

    The more I see Robb, the odder I think he looks. And the prince? I cannot still see him as anything but an ooompa loompa. I did like seeing Tyrion smack him, and thw whole interchange between him, Sansa, the hound, and Payne.

    I cannot wait to see more.

    Spoiler question for those who've read the book:

    In the book, they talk of the king's bastard looking just like him with his dark hair. This king does not have too dark hair does he? I cannot see them saying that the children do not look so much like him. I always pictured the king with almost black hair. Perhaps I read it wrong.

    As for the spoiler question:
    It has been a point many fans of the book have mentioned often that Mark Addy the guy playing the king does not have the jet black dark hair. It kind of makes Jon Arryn's final words "the seed is strong" a little less believable. I'm not sure why they did not dye his hair black .. :(
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Enkidu wrote:
    I'm lazy and I haven't read this whole thread but I finally watched the first episode over the weekend and I loved it. Never read the books.

    Should I?
    the books are really addictive and great. If you enjoyed the show the book will blow you away. Plus I find it highly unlikely HBO tells the entire story before cancelling the series so you might as well start reading the books :)
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  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    intodeep wrote:

    As for the spoiler question:
    It has been a point many fans of the book have mentioned often that Mark Addy the guy playing the king does not have the jet black dark hair. It kind of makes Jon Arryn's final words "the seed is strong" a little less believable. I'm not sure why they did not dye his hair black .. :(

    Good to know I didn't remember it completely off. Thank you!
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/domestic-abuse/man-battered-kin-over-hbos-game-thrones-780215

    This kind of geek on geek violence is appalling :D

    Meet Michael Podniestrzanski.

    The Florida man, 23, was arrested last night after an argument over the new HBO fantasy show “Game of Thrones” turned violent.

    As will happen during shows “based on medieval times,” Podniestrzanski and his cousin “got into a verbal altercation” over which of the cable program’s characters was going to win, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report.

    “Game of Thrones,” which premiered last Sunday night, is based on the first book in a series of “epic fantasy” novels written by George R.R. Martin.

    With the argument between Podniestrzanski and Joshua Ross escalating, Podniestrzanski allegedly “took a swing at” his kin. After scuffling for a bit, Podniestrzanski’s cousin “ended up getting thrown in to the front window during the altercation.”

    Podniestrzanski was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery and transported to the county jail, where he is currently being held
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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    intodeep wrote:
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/domestic-abuse/man-battered-kin-over-hbos-game-thrones-780215

    This kind of geek on geek violence is appalling :D

    Meet Michael Podniestrzanski.

    The Florida man, 23, was arrested last night after an argument over the new HBO fantasy show “Game of Thrones” turned violent.

    As will happen during shows “based on medieval times,” Podniestrzanski and his cousin “got into a verbal altercation” over which of the cable program’s characters was going to win, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report.

    “Game of Thrones,” which premiered last Sunday night, is based on the first book in a series of “epic fantasy” novels written by George R.R. Martin.

    With the argument between Podniestrzanski and Joshua Ross escalating, Podniestrzanski allegedly “took a swing at” his kin. After scuffling for a bit, Podniestrzanski’s cousin “ended up getting thrown in to the front window during the altercation.”

    Podniestrzanski was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery and transported to the county jail, where he is currently being held

    Win what? What show were they watching? It's not like there was an epic battle sequence going on :roll: ;):)
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  • Wilds
    Wilds Posts: 4,329
    intodeep wrote:
    Enkidu wrote:
    I'm lazy and I haven't read this whole thread but I finally watched the first episode over the weekend and I loved it. Never read the books.

    Should I?
    the books are really addictive and great. If you enjoyed the show the book will blow you away. Plus I find it highly unlikely HBO tells the entire story before cancelling the series so you might as well start reading the books :)

    Let's hope we get the entire story from the books. A lot of people waiting for the next chapter.


    On a side note I was at the airport, I think LAX, and two guys were talking about Game of Thrones. I was listening in, and then it got a little strange.

    Finally it clicked. It was some guy talking to George R.R. Martin.

    I got into the conversation and Martin was great. Talked a lot about the HBO series, how he and his wife had just returned from a month or so in Australia, and about his love of Football.

    He had taped all the games while he was gone, and didn't want me to spoil any of the results.

    Lastly I asked him about Arya and Her (Spoiler) Lost Eyesight.

    Couldn't resist.
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Wilds wrote:
    intodeep wrote:
    Enkidu wrote:
    I'm lazy and I haven't read this whole thread but I finally watched the first episode over the weekend and I loved it. Never read the books.

    Should I?
    the books are really addictive and great. If you enjoyed the show the book will blow you away. Plus I find it highly unlikely HBO tells the entire story before cancelling the series so you might as well start reading the books :)

    Let's hope we get the entire story from the books. A lot of people waiting for the next chapter.


    On a side note I was at the airport, I think LAX, and two guys were talking about Game of Thrones. I was listening in, and then it got a little strange.

    Finally it clicked. It was some guy talking to George R.R. Martin.

    I got into the conversation and Martin was great. Talked a lot about the HBO series, how he and his wife had just returned from a month or so in Australia, and about his love of Football.

    He had taped all the games while he was gone, and didn't want me to spoil any of the results.

    Lastly I asked him about Arya and Her (Spoiler) Lost Eyesight.

    Couldn't resist.
    That is awesome. I'm very curious about Arya too, but i'll wait for the book
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Kong is Dead.
    A Dance With Dragons is finished :D

    Should make July 12 publication date
    http://suvudu.com/2011/04/yes-it-is-done-really.html

    Hell Yes.

    Now if he can just get started with Winds of Winter!!!
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  • Lukin66
    Lukin66 Posts: 3,063
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    Other thing, was surprised they had Joffrey say the C word. Was that in the book? It must have been. All the kids seem pretty young and I can't believe the writers would put that in just for shock value. Or did they? Will have to look it up...
    In the book, the only thing mentioned is that Joffrey was shouting "terrible things, filthy things" to Arya. While the C-bomb wasn't explicitly mentioned, I think it was probably implied.
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  • Wilds
    Wilds Posts: 4,329
    intodeep wrote:
    Kong is Dead.
    A Dance With Dragons is finished :D

    Should make July 12 publication date
    http://suvudu.com/2011/04/yes-it-is-done-really.html

    Hell Yes.

    Now if he can just get started with Winds of Winter!!!

    Hell yeah!
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    Lukin66 wrote:
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    Other thing, was surprised they had Joffrey say the C word. Was that in the book? It must have been. All the kids seem pretty young and I can't believe the writers would put that in just for shock value. Or did they? Will have to look it up...
    In the book, the only thing mentioned is that Joffrey was shouting "terrible things, filthy things" to Arya. While the C-bomb wasn't explicitly mentioned, I think it was probably implied.


    I wasn't surprised. I don't remember exact words from the books all the time but, it seemed to fit pretty well for his character. :evil:
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  • Digital Twilight
    Digital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    intodeep wrote:
    Kong is Dead.
    A Dance With Dragons is finished :D

    Should make July 12 publication date
    http://suvudu.com/2011/04/yes-it-is-done-really.html

    Hell Yes.

    Now if he can just get started with Winds of Winter!!!

    Just in time for a holiday read :D

    Mind you I think I will wait for the paper back since I have all the others in that format. Keep the collection in the same style and height y'know?
  • theserialthrilla
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    wathed 2 episodes dont knw if i will watch third...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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