HBO's Game of Thrones

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Suffice it to say, I didn't see that episode coming. I mean, wow.

[spoiler]Figured someone would die, but not bloody all of them o_o[/spoiler]

[X]

Also, remember that this was not the season finale ... traditionally in most tv shows they save the most powerful things for the last episode of a season.

[Jobydrone]

Also, remember that this was not the season finale ... traditionally in most tv shows they save the most powerful things for the last episode of a season.

Yes next week we get another wedding I believe, although I couldn't tell from the preview of the next episode.  That should be pretty good too!  Three weddings in three weeks!

[Bromptonboy]

Also, remember that this was not the season finale ... traditionally in most tv shows they save the most powerful things for the last episode of a season.

Yes next week we get another wedding I believe, although I couldn't tell from the preview of the next episode.  That should be pretty good too!  Three weddings in three weeks!

right.  I am really curious to see how it differs from the books.

[Bromptonboy]

Good article about the episode at this link - filled with spoilers so I will not copy the text here.  Don't click unless you want to be spoiled:
http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/review-game-of-thrones-the-rains-of-castamere-the-man-who-would-be-hodor?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=Outbrain_DesktopCampaign&utm_campaign=Desktop_Female

[Rico]

Just watched the latest episode.  Holy crap! 

[X]

Just watched the latest episode.  Holy crap! 

Welcome to Westeros, now that the fun is over, it's time to get serious.

[Rico]

Yeah - you said it.  But,...

[spoiler]I'm back to square one again.  This has not been an easy show to watch.  Now with most of the Stark side killed off I have no one really left to root for.  Arya seems still way too young to be a threat any time soon (same for Bran).  Sansa is married off to Tyrion.  John Snow is now on the run.  Daerynerus (sp?) is doing ok and I'm sure is going to be an important part of the future but I want some payback.  It's hard for me to see so many bad people getting away with bad things.  Only one more episode this season at least.[/spoiler]

[Bromptonboy]

[spoiler]Not sure where this season will leave off, but it seems that it might be Joffrey's wedding.  If they handle that in the same way as the books, you will have someone to root for.  The Starks seem to be like Redshirts![/spoiler]

[Rico]

What I am wondering is....

[spoiler]if some characters switch alliances at some point.  Like Jamie or Tyrion. Don't tell me for sure, but something has to change at this point it seems.[/spoiler]

[Bromptonboy]

What I am wondering is....

[spoiler]Jaime becomes a more sympathetic character after the loss of his hand, and starts behaving with more honor.  I won't say anything about tyrion yet - as I don't know how the final episode will do down yet.[/spoiler]

[Praxis]

Of course Jon Snow's origins are a complete mystery...it's mostly fan speculation. But Pete's theory is the top one.

Speculation true, but there are a bunch of facts in there that push you to that direction. Off the top of my head I can recall three things in the book that pretty much lay it all out, the only thing missing is in story confirmation. I think that the Red Witch might be the one to do that.

[spoiler]I'm sure this is nothing new, but I have come to think that a Song of Ice and Fire refers to Jon (Ice) and Daenerys (Fire), which is why I am fairly certain, or hopeful, that he did not meet his end in ADOD. (I think we may see some Lord of Light help) The 2 children of Rhaegar Targaryen ruling? [/spoiler]

[spoiler] Agreed. If I remember correctly, Jon's death-wound is described as "smoking" rather than "steaming" which might be a clue to his return (as a head of the dragon?). Maybe he'll be a Coldhands type of fella. hmm. [/spoiler]

[spoiler]or maybe he's going to Warg it and get stuck in Ghost????[/spoiler]

ooo, that'd be cool

[ChrisMC]

Wouldn't it? They certainly are setting it up more and more, especially in the last episode of the show.

[Praxis]

What I am wondering is....

[spoiler]if some characters switch alliances at some point.  Like Jamie or Tyrion. Don't tell me for sure, but something has to change at this point it seems.[/spoiler]

Much like real life, everything in shades of gray.....

[ChrisMC]

Just like Bob Dylan says, the times, they are are-a changin'. Not too many characters behave the way you expect them to in this series. Huge changes on the way for key players in the next 2 seasons.