any other watchers? it's pretty good. I'm not religious about it, but I enjoy it.
I am ready to see the dragon queen lay it down though.
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any other watchers? it's pretty good. I'm not religious about it, but I enjoy it.
I am ready to see the dragon queen lay it down though.
I'm religious about it. I love that show.
So much good tv right now
True detective finishing up
Game of thrones
Boardwalk Empire
Shameless
Hannibal
Justified
plus a ton of others I'm forgetting
Game of thrones is probably my favorite though I want to push Hannibal off on everyone I talk to, God that show is great
I watch it.
I read the books this winter. Started a new job with a 50 minute bus commute. I'm very much looking forward to what happens the next couple of seasons.
wouldn't happen to be Annapolis to DC would it? Have a friend that takes that bus every day. I'm sure there are several around the country that do that, but that bus train has been very popular for years.Quote:
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No. It's Cypress to Downtown Houston. A few MSU people here in Cypress. See one or 2 on my bus ride. Most other places this would be a train ride, but Houston is based on the car and Oil, So I'm on a bus.
I watch the show and have read all the books up to date! I won't give you any spoilers except to say you ain't seen nuthin' yet!! And never assume everything you hear, even from characters themselves is true. The characters themselves often misread what's really going on. Get your mind turnin' and do lots of conspiracy theorizing and you'll enjoy it all the more!
when's the new season start? soon, isn't it?
New season starts this Sunday, Hack.
Love GoT. I've read all the books, too. It's going to be epic. I've got a conspiracy theory involving Jon Snow that, if I'm right, is going to be crazy awesome when they reveal it.
Used to rag in friends for watching it because it seemed nerdy. Walked in on a buddy watching and couldn't leave the room. Started the show online that night and finished the three seasons in a week. Great show cannot wait for Sunday
What's your theory...R+L=J??Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg
If we're talking about the same R & L, then yes. It makes a whole lot of pieces of the puzzle fit, like why a certain famous group of knights weren't present at the crucial battle during Robert's Rebellion. And Ned's Promise that he was so haunted by. Also makes his reluctance to talk about Robert's Rebellion and Jon's mother make more sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabo32
I'm also working on a theory that there's more than one Azor Ahai Reborn that's capable of fulfilling the Prophecy. I've got at least 2 strong candidates, and 1-2 weaker candidates. None of them are Stannis, fwiw.
The books are even better. JRRM does some really awesome storytelling that doesn't really work that well for tv and fleshes out even more of the characters.Quote:
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May be.Quote:
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But this can't be better in books.
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Who else are you thinking of?Quote:
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Side not...I saw where GRRM was asked about all the theories..he said that a lot of them are spot on..he said he knows how he wants the story to end, so he's not going to change anything up...I really hope in the next book he goes into detail the fight at the TOJ....insert H.Reed
No one specific, just trying to make sure we were on the same page. For clarity: RT + LS = J? And eventually we'll end up with J + D uniting the Seven Kingdoms and taking on The Others......I hope.Quote:
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I don't think GRRM will get into a ton of detail on the fight at TOJ. So far he's always brought us right up to the battle, then picked up with the aftermath. He's never gone into great details of the large battles and reserves his fight descriptions for the smaller conflicts. The only time he broke from that was Tyrion's defense of King's Landing.
Won't lie, that was awesome. I'm sure many will disagree, but I don't think she's the hottest GoT chick. I think Melisandre, Ygritte, Sansa, and Margaery are all hotter.Quote:
Originally Posted by PassInterference
Well..we're definitely on the same page about Jon..it just seems to obvious...there's way too many hot ass naked chicks in the show to crown one as #1Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg
I think R+L = J is spot on and I think RB was seeing it how he wanted to see it. I'm not sure AA isn't going to be a villain instead of a hero.
AA? Sorry, having a brain fart this morning and can't place a character with those initials.Quote:
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Azor ahai?
Yes. Azor Ahai may be a "bad" guy.
I also think the word "hodor" is actually a bastardization of the word "other" or vice versa. I lean toward the latter. As in the great other who's name must not be spoken. The name is Hod'r in my opinion, the "opposite" of R'llor. The "Others" (or The "Hodors") are minions of that "god" and perhaps somehow the name got associated with them as in the are Hod'r's. They belong to him. Something traumatized Walder and that is why all he says is "Hodor." Say "hodor" with a Old English accent and drop the "H" as many dialects do...see if it doesn't sound something like "other." There are some parallels in this story to the Ragnarok. Is it only a coincedence that the Norse god of winter was "Hod" or "Hodr?" We'll know if we ever get a scene in which Hodor says "Hodor" in Melissandre's presence and she goes apesh#t, turns ghost white, and/or passes out!
Damn man.......can you pass me whatever it is you're on when you read these books!! Haha jk...but honestly that is why I like the books so much...trying to interpret or predict the outcome for these characters makes it that much more enjoyable to read...that is until you flip to the next page and that son of a bitch GRRM says "f it,..everyone really likes this character by now, let's kill him...Quote:
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But damn man...that is a crazy theory you have there...I work nightshifts in the ICU so there isn't usually too much going on for my 12 hour shift...I've came up with some pretty off the wall theories but none as detailed as that
I can't get there, Bear. The prophecy seems pretty clear that AA is supposed to save everyone from the Others. But with that crazy bastard GRMM, who the hell knows?
Nothing's ever as it seems!! I think Mel may be a pawn and not realize it. I think we'll be really surprised to see who the "hero" and "villain" of this story when it all plays out. With GRRM it's probably more accurate to say protagonist and antagonist. Or the one who in the end will be trying to save humanity and who will be trying to destroy it... and I think they were both introduced early in book 1 and in the series in episode 1. But, I won't blow your mind with that yet!!!!!Quote:
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What about old Nan?***Quote:
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Gilly could be hot if you get her out from under all the sweaty animal skins!
Well, season premier was all right, but you really don't expect it to move quickly because it's the setup episode. I do think episode 2 could be VERY special. If not the episode 3. I like the Red Viper being here now, but he is not bi in the books. Just gives the impression he has quite the appetite. Oh well, it's HBO. Maybe he was just showing his power.
I've thoroughly enjoyed the series. I haven't pulled the trigger on reading the books, but am leaning that way.Quote:
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Then this is for you!
http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread...136#post160136
You should do it. The books are awesome, and GRRM does some neat storytelling tricks that just can't be replicated on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by DawgInMemphis
First episode was like every first episode thus far, just a place setting, not bad not great.
And for the guy hesitation on reading the books, read them.
I'm with both of you. I think R+L=J. Too much happening with the TOJ to be a red Herring.
Great Start to the season. I'm ready for Twitter to explode a couple of times this season again.
They're all super, super hot. Margaery and Sansa may be co-1s for me, followed closely by Khaleesi.Quote:
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I am looking forward to see who they cast as Arianne Martell in future seasons
No doubt. Although I'm still pissed at how they managed to **** up the casting of Asha/Yara. Hopefully they won't make that mistake with Arianne.Quote:
Originally Posted by BulldogBear
You really can't go wrong with almost any of the main female cast members. Hell, even Ros was a smoke show. But I'm a little bit of a ginger addict, so it's hard for me to go with anyone over the 3 gingers.Quote:
Originally Posted by dickiedawg
Although Ros's show role was much larger than her book one I was sorry she got on the receiving end of King Prick "shooting his load." So, no more Ros for you unless they write in unRos. You're down to 2 and well, soon.... well, I'll hush now but you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg
I've actually seen some folks say some negative things about expanding her character but the screen is such a different animal from print. It's easier to keep a character around or combine minor characters into one. It's even true from a $$$ point of view I imagine. Why play 4 actors to play 4 minor parts when you can pay 1 and give him or her all the lines?
Actually, Ros was created solely for the TV show and was never mentioned at all in the books. There was one other character created specifically for TV, too, but I'm drawing a blank on who it is. Still kinda aggravated at the way she went out, but it fits with King Sociopath. Plus, you know Littlefinger wasn't going to let a spy for Varys hang around his operation. And yes, I know what's coming. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by BulldogBear
You're spot on about the cost savings in combining several minor characters into one. It happens all the time. ASOIAF is so damn big, you'd never be able to get in all the little minor characters mentioned here and there. It's much better off to just roll them into one character with a middling role.
How does everyone feel about the re-casting of Daario for this season? Also, how much longer can we go before they're forced to re-cast Arya? Won't be long before her role becomes more...adult, shall we say. Like, they could run into issues next season, depending on how quickly they move. Dammit, GRRM, hurry your fat ass up and get the next book out! We need the series finished before your old ass croaks.
i know, we've only seen the new Daario once, but he seems to be a much better actor. Plus he doesn't have that "I really want to punch this guy in the face"...face. I just don't see them re-casting Arya, she did a good job of acting more adult in the first episode. Hell they may change up the story with her, like the hound..I could be wrong though, but I could've swore that the fight at the Inn was where Arya leaves the hound without giving him a merciful death.
Side note/question: concerning the show; Is the Hound anyone else's new favorite character? That last scene was the tits. "I understand that if anymore words come pouring out of your **** mouth, I'm going to have to eat every ****ing chicken in this room"..
Looked that up in "A Game of Thrones." I guess I mean, the character is there in Winterfell in the books but is not given a name. There is mention of red headed whore. But as book readers know in the show she is also an amalgamation of other characters including Chataya and Alaya. She could also be seen as a minor foil for Littlefinger and perhaps Shea, Ros being more sensitive and Shea already showing signs of selfishness. Tyrion tries very hard to get her to understand the way things have to work but she doesn't get it, perhaps due to cultural difference since she is from Essos...which of course she is not in the book, making her more "selfish," but then Ros is not in the book and not her foil for the book..... ack, confusing!!!Quote:
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As for Daario, until he has blue hair he's not quite right. This season's Daario has more of the rakish look, cutting more of the handsome rogue figure he is supposed to rather than the 80s rocker stud look the other guy had. So, the new Daario looks more the part, but with that said, I CANNOT STAND THE RECASTING OF MAJOR CHARACTERS.
LOVED IT!!! He has grown on me a lot from reading the books, though it's hard for me to say favorite. It's more like I have a top six in no particular order:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabo32
(1) The Hound
(1) Jaime -his tale has grown in the telling as JRRT might say
(1) Tyrion -though less and less as I read ADWD
(1) Berrick Dondarrion
(1) Barristan Selmy -that old man will kick your 17ing butt
(1) Jojen Reed -because there is no Jojen Reed...he's really Howland Reed and that's why no one know where the 17 he is or what the 17 he's doing and why the 17 he's supposedly sitting on his butt doing nothing when all the world is in chaos. If anyone's interested I'll put all the clues to that together in a thread or post sometime. I think we'll find that out for sure in TWOW