A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

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Pretty much sums up last night's episode...

Wow!

I had a feeling something bad was going to go down at that wedding. I thought maybe they'd poison Robb's wife or something as a payback for his not honoring his word. Seeing Bolton at the wedding...you knew something was going down. I didn't immediately connect the song to the Lannisters. It sounded familiar, but when the door closed, you knew shit was about to go down. Even then I figured there would at least be a battle, not an ambush.
I had a hunch a while back that Robb was going to get killed. Him getting married, then her getting pregnant...he was just "too happy". I never read the books, but I do know that the author has no problem taking out important/leading characters (from what I've heard). Going forward I think if any character is happy, they are probably close to getting killed. I was just shocked at how it happened! I was also shocked that Cat got killed too. I really want to know what Blackfish had to do with it, if anything.
I also loved the scenes with Arya and the Hound. Clearly he cares for her and I loved their back and forth. I'd love to see them get closer and have the Hound take out every last Frey....and Bolton for that matter. The Hound has nobody. He has nowhere to go, he's shown that he cares for Arya and he did with Sansa....I hope he sticks around as Arya's muscle. I found it interesting too that Arya, who has gotten so "dark", told the Hound to spare that guy's life on the road. After what went down at the wedding, I wonder if any bit of honor is left in her. Maybe she'll see the use in the Hound rather than wanting him dead.
I wonder if Jon noticed his brother's wolves during that fight? Clearly he had to get the hell out of there, and I'm glad he left Igrette behind.
I found it interesting and kinda cheesy at the same time how Dany has become a smitten school girl over Daario. She didn't even seem to care when Jorah came back from battle that he was ok, just wanting to know how Daario was.

God, so much happened in that damn episode!

Last thought...so Bran is now understanding his Warg power better. I wonder to what extent that power goes? Does a Warg for example have the power to...take over....dragons? :think: Just a thought because that could get interesting!

Did it look like Jaime was back in Kings Landing in the preview for next week?

intodeep wrote:

Reading everyone's reaction is great. It reminds me of when i first read it and the powerful reaction i had to it. thanks for sharing.

the idea of bran controlling a dragon is very very interesting. I kind of think that he could and it would be tottally wild.

Bran needs to control a Dragon while Hodor is riding it screaming HODOR!!

pjsteelerfan wrote:

JK_Livin wrote:

intodeep wrote:

Reading everyone's reaction is great. It reminds me of when i first read it and the powerful reaction i had to it. thanks for sharing.

the idea of bran controlling a dragon is very very interesting. I kind of think that he could and it would be tottally wild.

Bran needs to control a Dragon while Hodor is riding it screaming HODOR!!

I'm calling now, but my guess is at the end of the series, Hodor will have won the game of thrones. He's playing the long con.

I found this article :fp: and ...especially the fan's outrage!
http://www.today.com/entertainment/game ... 6C10168068

Game of Thrones' star and fans left in tears after Red Wedding


Tears at a wedding are not unusual, but the sobs at the nuptials of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey on Sunday's "Game of Thrones" were far from happy as Lord Frey exacted his revenge by killing the Starks and Tullys at the celebration.

The stunning scene had a strong impact on Richard Madden, the man behind the now deceased King in the North, Robb Stark. "I cried the whole way" home, the actor told AccessHollywood.com of his reaction after finishing shooting his death scene.

He wasn't the only cast member upset after the Red Wedding. "I've never been that emotionally exhausted before -- ever," Michelle Fairley, who plays Catelyn Stark, told AH.

The stars weren't the only ones who reacted strongly to the death-filled episode. Fans of the show -- including those who had read the novels and were expecting the bloody onslaught -- were stunned by how the scene played out.

"I was so shocked," wrote reader Pamela Frank Huckabee on our Facebook page. "I sat here with my mouth open while the credits rolled. I couldn't say anything so posted HOLY CRAP on my Facebook page. Wow, I may not sleep a wink tonight."

"I'm totally traumatized after watching the episode. I didn't read the books yet so this took me by surprise," wrote Sumi Moon. "Game of thrones is insanely awesome and Michelle Fairley's acting in this episode was just perfect. This is the second time this series make me cry like a baby, the first one was when Eddard died."

"I'm still reeling from the utter surprise and violence of it all," wrote Katy Richard. "Talisa's demise most shocking of all. All I could do was scream and cry out in horror. There is no central conflict now! The repulsive Lannisters have won. A most depressing reality."

"Honestly I think they took it too far. His wife isn't pregnant or at the red wedding in the book. I read the books and I wasn't prepared for the brutality of it. It was the most brutal thing I ever saw on a TV show," wrote Michael Poretti.

Some were so upset by the turn of events on "Game of Thrones" they took to HBO's website to complain:

"I have never seen anything as vile, disheartening, hurtful, and revelous in the bloodshed of heroes as this episode," wrote David on HBO.com. "Yeah, winter is coming HBO ... to your ratings."

"So - when you eliminate just about every character that I care about, then continue to kill anyone with any sense of moral compass with such vengeance so as to punish them for even thinking that principles mattered, allow the wretched and evil to win over and over again and gain more power, and basically remove any and all hope of anything good ever happening (because how can I enjoy a show when every character I liked is now dead,) why is it exactly that I should continue watching?" wrote Tony.

intodeep wrote:

There is a twitter account called @theredweddingtears

It has been solid gold today retweeting all the crazy reactions on twitter

Gold Jerry ... Gold

Go back to Sunday night. I am starting a new job Monday morning and nervous as hell. I already know I will have a hard time sleeping. I am excited that GOT is back on after a week off and have been excitedly looking forward to it with a smile I start the episode. Son of a fucking bitch. I never had my guts ripped out from a TV show or movie like that in my life. I honestly felt sick to my stomach. Obviously didnt help with the nerves. So then I watch the rerun on HBOW for some stupid fucking reason. Yeah, that didnt help either. Got like 4 hours sleep. Drank coffee all GD day to stay awake today.

I think the thing that made it so gut wrenching was the sudden attack on Talisas pregnant belly. It came out of nowhere and was just so shocking and vile. Then the arrows and Cats AMAZING acting. Every parent felt her desperation and fear, I know I did. It was weird. I honestly went through all of the stages of loss. Now I just want revenge.

I will always remember Talisa and her perfect rear end. That is the image I will carry with me. RIP.

mca47 wrote:

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The stunning scene had a strong impact on Richard Madden, the man behind the now deceased King in the North, Robb Stark. "I cried the whole way" home, the actor told AccessHollywood.com of his reaction after finishing shooting his death scene...

of course he cried all the way home... he doesn't have a job anymore.

catefrances wrote:

rearviewross wrote:

Also want to thank the book readers for not even hinting at the Red Wedding. I am VERY sensitive to spoilers of any kind. I dont even watch commercials of movies I know I will watch. Dont watch previews to next weeks episodes either(drives the wife nuts). So thank you for not spoiling anything. Also pisses me off when I am watching a movie or show and someone says, watch this. Basically I watch shit alone.

its too big a moment... we couldn't do that to you.

oh my favourite is when someone(usually my dad) tells me theres a twist. DONT TELL ME THAT!

Right!? Like when the 6th Sense was out and everyone was like, Oh the ending so shocking. I figured it out 30 minutes into the movie because of that.

rearviewross wrote:

So what is the statute of limitations on spoilers? I just started a new job today and a lot of the guys I work with watch the show but many have not seen last nights episode yet, no problem. I said nothing. One guy tells me that he hasnt watched the SERIES yet. He said he has both season on DVD. Do I really have to wait until he decides to go through three seasons to talk about anything? I guess I will see what others in the office do.

id only speak with peeps whove seen what ive seen. its more difficult when you have a friend who is watching the HBO series and tho theyre reading the books, is a slow reader(well slow compared to me). you know whats coming and you have to bite your tongue.