Game Of Thrones

mcgrandall

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

Dazzler21

Up til now... It's taking too long.

Now... It's moving too fast.

se9addick

mcgrandall said:

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.

North Lower Neil

Arry Addick said:

Laddick01 said:

The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

Yep!

She is so hot - fittest actress on the show.

North Lower Neil

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

JiMMy 85

At worst they've given themselves such little time to wrap it up they're moving faster than we're used to (journeys used to take a whole season now it's one scene to the next). But I'm not complaining. Every scene was either a sweet pay off or another set up and that's fun (the wolves will return, that wasn't a pointless aside). When they do slow down to focus on character, you get the Grey Worm scene. They had to pay that relationship off, and it was tastefully done.

As for Littlefinger, my guess is he's on standby until Jon leaves. He still wants the throne, and Sansa is his best shot. Nobody that's sided with Danearys wants the throne, but Sansa and Littlefinger may well do.

I think we should have a bit of faith in the writes here. They've been planning it for years. If a character is in the show, it'll be for good reason.

rina

se9addick said:

mcgrandall said:

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.

nah, definitely an important scene. what's more badass than Arya Stark? Arya Stark with Nymeria and a pack of wolves

the 'that's not you' line was clearly relevant. maybe it was Bran warging into her?

North Lower Neil

rina said:

se9addick said:

mcgrandall said:

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.

nah, definitely an important scene. what's more badass than Arya Stark? Arya Stark with Nymeria and a pack of wolves

the 'that's not you' line was clearly relevant. maybe it was Bran warging into her?

https://popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Did-Arya-Say-Nymeria-Game-Thrones-43784573

cabbles

Great episode again for me........

Good battle at the end, strong attack from Euron

rina

North Lower Neil said:

rina said:

se9addick said:

mcgrandall said:

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.

nah, definitely an important scene. what's more badass than Arya Stark? Arya Stark with Nymeria and a pack of wolves

the 'that's not you' line was clearly relevant. maybe it was Bran warging into her?

https://popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Did-Arya-Say-Nymeria-Game-Thrones-43784573

boo if that's true. the meaning was far too subtle for me

North Lower Neil

I nearly cheered at Jon threatening Littlefinger.

North Lower Neil

rina said:

North Lower Neil said:

rina said:

se9addick said:

mcgrandall said:

JiMMy 85 said:

Laddick01 said:

Exiled_Addick said:

Yeah that was unpleasant. Did you think the finale was a bit rushed? Looked like they literally had it in fast forward in places. In fact it is in danger of feeling a bit rushed in general I think. Sam's been in the Citadel 5 minutes and on screen about 4 times and already done two things is of significance having spent 6 seasons doing not a great deal.

I actually think your spot on with the rushing part.

Don't get me wrong the plot is solid and every storyline is really interesting. It just feels like they've realised they need to start wrapping everything up which has led to some storylines being cut short etc.

With all that said I thought last nights episode was much stronger than the season opener. The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

They would've planned all this plot some time ago, Benioff and Weiss are familiar with what Martin has planned. I think you're right in that they clearly had to thin the herd, and maybe this is a diversion from the books for that reason. They've got a lot of story to squeeze in.

I would say the pacing seems a little strange at times, as you say there is a lot of story to tell, yet last week we had Sheeran and this week labouring grey worm not being able to get it on. It's interesting because at times the editing they have done to the books, like Bran and Sansa, seemed like good decisions but it has gutted characters from Dorne and other pay-offs that Martin has building for a long time. Baelish has been downgraded as the grand orchestrator and doesn't really have a purpose in the TV show any more as a result.

I thought the Naval Battle was one of the best I have seen and the show continues to set a new standard.

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.

nah, definitely an important scene. what's more badass than Arya Stark? Arya Stark with Nymeria and a pack of wolves

the 'that's not you' line was clearly relevant. maybe it was Bran warging into her?

https://popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Did-Arya-Say-Nymeria-Game-Thrones-43784573

boo if that's true. the meaning was far too subtle for me

Definitely think it's true. I didn't get it at the time either though!

Greenie Junior

Absolutely brilliant

North Lower Neil

Oh and the greyscale scene was proper gross!

Garrymanilow

North Lower Neil said:

I nearly cheered at Jon threatening Littlefinger.

Drove me mad that. Jon violently threatens the bloke well known for being the most conniving, untrustworthy, backstabbing shits in the world and then leaves him alone in his house with his little 'sister' who the bloke just said he was after. All Stark men are basically massive idiots and they deserve everything they get and more

North Lower Neil

Garrymanilow said:

North Lower Neil said:

I nearly cheered at Jon threatening Littlefinger.

Drove me mad that. Jon violently threatens the bloke well known for being the most conniving, untrustworthy, backstabbing shits in the world and then leaves him alone in his house with his little 'sister' who the bloke just said he was after. All Stark men are basically massive idiots and they deserve everything they get and more

Haha true! Maybe Jon should tell Brienne to keep him away!

flyingkiwiDK

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

North Lower Neil

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

I know the actor is Danish, but the accent does slip between English, Scandanavian and American.

flyingkiwiDK

North Lower Neil said:

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

I know the actor is Danish, but the accent does slip between English, Scandanavian and American.

I really haven't noticed up until now. That said the character Euron is pretty unstable so I guess a mixed up accent is kind of acceptable.

North Lower Neil

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

I know the actor is Danish, but the accent does slip between English, Scandanavian and American.

I really haven't noticed up until now. That said the character Euron is pretty unstable so I guess a mixed up accent is kind of acceptable.

Yeah it doesn't really bother me that much!

se9addick

North Lower Neil said:

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

I know the actor is Danish, but the accent does slip between English, Scandanavian and American.

It's all make believe.

North Lower Neil

se9addick said:

North Lower Neil said:

flyingkiwiDK said:

North Lower Neil said:

Good episode I thought.

I like Euron too - good to have a less 'psycho' villain (as opposed to Ramsey, Joffrey) and more of a charismtic funny one. And anyone who starts killing off Sand Snakes but leaves the one with the fantastic rack is a bit of a hero.

Least consistent accent since Littlefinger turned Irish, mind.

Euron is played by a danish actor named Pilou Asbæk. Considering English is not his mother tongue I think he is doing a reasonable job with the accent.

I know the actor is Danish, but the accent does slip between English, Scandanavian and American.

It's all make believe.

Yet sometimes people might comment on the storyline or the acting.

Funny that.

TEL

I thought the Arya & wolves scene was more pointless than the Grey Worm scene which at least scored us our first boobs of the season.





Id be surprised if thats the last we see of her Wolf....

TEL

Im not sure why they think they need to rush everything now...surely the series is still as popular as it was a season or two ago...I was left thinking that they were trying to cram a quart into a pint pot at the end of episode 2.

Daenerys character has become very cold too....must be that damp cold castle doesnt sit well after her trip abroad.

Sad to see 2 of the sand snakes go, they were a bit of fun.

buckshee

North Lower Neil said:

Arry Addick said:

Laddick01 said:

The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

Yep!

She is so hot - fittest actress on the show.

Always thought that , though I was quite surprised by the overall quality of her boobies.

se9addick

buckshee said:

North Lower Neil said:

Arry Addick said:

Laddick01 said:

The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

Yep!

She is so hot - fittest actress on the show.

Always thought that , though I was quite surprised by the overall quality of her boobies.

There wasn't any body double stuff going on was there ?

GreenWithEnvy

North Lower Neil said:

Oh and the greyscale scene was proper gross!

Then the edit to the pie being eaten, nicely done! Not sure I'll be having a good crusty pie again too soon!

kentaddick

North Lower Neil said:

Arry Addick said:

Laddick01 said:

The Missandei scene was especially interesting.

Yep!

She is so hot - fittest actress on the show.

By far, just before the scene I was thinking of the scene by the river where she's got her jugs out.

Definitely the hottest.

Dazzler21

Garrymanilow said:

North Lower Neil said:

I nearly cheered at Jon threatening Littlefinger.

Drove me mad that. Jon violently threatens the bloke well known for being the most conniving, untrustworthy, backstabbing shits in the world and then leaves him alone in his house with his little 'sister' who the bloke just said he was after. All Stark men are basically massive idiots and they deserve everything they get and more

Luckily Jon is only part Stark and Sansa is easily smart enough to handle herself.

johnnybev1987

Really enjoyed yesterdays episode, brilliant finale but do agree it could have lasted a bit longer. I heard on the radio this morning, that episodes 3,5 & 7 are absolute crackers, so roll on next week