Visually, the scene where their flaming swords disappeared in the night was one of the best/scariest/coolest/stylistic things I've ever seen on TV.
It really was phenomenal directing and one of a few real 'wow' moments in the episode. On balance it was a good watch, but for me, the Director's brilliance covers up an average screenplay.
Really hoping with 5 episodes remaining that the scheming, the politics and the ruthlessness returns and it's not just a build up and filler to one final showdown in Westeros.
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
Maybe worth downloading the file or pausing at the start? Could be band width etc.
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
That must have really sucked, glad I went for the 1080p version,
It was a good episode but I have to say, it's left a lot of question marks.
Why could the Night King withstand the dragon fire? Why was the Night Kings sword wrapped up? Why was the Night King so intent on going for Bran?
I think the show is gonna go a bit crazy from here on out, don't be surprised to see some form of time travel or something similar. There is simply no way they just roll up to kings landing and have another fight and that's it. Would be a massive let down for all that build up. I am still pretty surprised the night king is done already. I liked that it was Arya who did the job, she is my favourite character but that's been the build up since the first episode and the end of him just seems pretty tame. Basically a zombie when it was all said and done.
What I was hoping was there would be a big reveal that Bran is somehow connected with the King and they would have gone from there.
Cracking episode just a bit of a disappointment that a character who seemed so mysterious is gone just like that, similar to supreme leader snoke in Star Wars.
Visually, the scene where their flaming swords disappeared in the night was one of the best/scariest/coolest/stylistic things I've ever seen on TV.
It really was phenomenal directing and one of a few real 'wow' moments in the episode. On balance it was a good watch, but for me, the Director's brilliance covers up an average screenplay.
Really hoping with 5 episodes remaining that the scheming, the politics and the ruthlessness returns and it's not just a build up and filler to one final showdown in Westeros.
I'm afraid you're going to be very disappointed when you're waiting for the last 2 of those 5
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
The now tv file was terrible too, some of the dragon scenes were barely watchable
It was still amazing though and I'll watch again later, maybe it'll be better when less people are trying to access it at the same time
Visually, the scene where their flaming swords disappeared in the night was one of the best/scariest/coolest/stylistic things I've ever seen on TV.
It really was phenomenal directing and one of a few real 'wow' moments in the episode. On balance it was a good watch, but for me, the Director's brilliance covers up an average screenplay.
Really hoping with 5 episodes remaining that the scheming, the politics and the ruthlessness returns and it's not just a build up and filler to one final showdown in Westeros.
I'm afraid you're going to be very disappointed when you're waiting for the last 2 of those 5
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
The now tv file was terrible too, some of the dragon scenes were barely watchable
It was still amazing though and I'll watch again later, maybe it'll be better when less people are trying to access it at the same time
we started watching it on the TV in the bedroom and thought the dark bits looked a bit, piratey
Downstairs TV was absolutely magical picture quality. Visually this episode was perfect
Visually, the scene where their flaming swords disappeared in the night was one of the best/scariest/coolest/stylistic things I've ever seen on TV.
It really was phenomenal directing and one of a few real 'wow' moments in the episode. On balance it was a good watch, but for me, the Director's brilliance covers up an average screenplay.
Really hoping with 5 episodes remaining that the scheming, the politics and the ruthlessness returns and it's not just a build up and filler to one final showdown in Westeros.
I'm afraid you're going to be very disappointed when you're waiting for the last 2 of those 5
I’m not complaining about the episode, but the file that Sky showed appeared to be abysmal quality, not sure it would even qualify as HD. Will have another look on my other TV today but there was a lot I missed cos of the pixelation.
The now tv file was terrible too, some of the dragon scenes were barely watchable
It was still amazing though and I'll watch again later, maybe it'll be better when less people are trying to access it at the same time
we started watching it on the TV in the bedroom and thought the dark bits looked a bit, piratey
Downstairs TV was absolutely magical picture quality. Visually this episode was perfect
piratey's a good word for it, it definitely looked like we had a dodgy stream. seemed to improve when we exited and restarted though
No Pixel issues just pure brilliance from start to finish i know its fantasy not real so i dont care how sometimes ots unrealistic it was totally and utterly awe inspiring television hats off to everyone involved from Tea lady to leading lady
cant wait to watch it again tonight without the heart racing pule banging tension
I think the best part is how much there was to digest. It was a slow open but by about the 20th minute I had absolutely no idea who was alive and what was happening.
I think every character had at least one ‘oh shit they’re dead’ moment.
It was a good episode but I have to say, it's left a lot of question marks.
Why could the Night King withstand the dragon fire? Why was the Night Kings sword wrapped up? Why was the Night King so intent on going for Bran?
I think the show is gonna go a bit crazy from here on out, don't be surprised to see some form of time travel or something similar. There is simply no way they just roll up to kings landing and have another fight and that's it. Would be a massive let down for all that build up. I am still pretty surprised the night king is done already. I liked that it was Arya who did the job, she is my favourite character but that's been the build up since the first episode and the end of him just seems pretty tame. Basically a zombie when it was all said and done.
What I was hoping was there would be a big reveal that Bran is somehow connected with the King and they would have gone from there.
Cracking episode just a bit of a disappointment that a character who seemed so mysterious is gone just like that, similar to supreme leader snoke in Star Wars.
It was just the Night Kings handle that was wrapped up. The rest was an ice sword I think
What a episode. Best one yet! Stayed up and did not disappoint now looking forward to rewatching it. Will be hard to beat in last few episodes but I'm enjoying it so much shame it will be the last ever. Hopefully they do a spin off with the knight king so we find out more about his build up/plan.
I’ve been thinking about why a few people have said that the NK’s demise was rushed. I mean, it’s episode 70 of 73 I think, and he’s been on the march for much of that time. And the episode was given plenty of time to breathe. And his death scene was a slow motion sequence set to slow music. So why rushed?
My guess is that it’s because he didn’t develop. He didn’t have an arc, he didn’t have a conversation with a hero and reveal his plan or motivation. There was no twist. But none of that was possible because of the nature of the zombie-like character. Instead, we just needed to know he had the potential to indiscriminately kill every living soul.
They set up and built up to a straight forward climax. There was no room for twists with his character. The scale of the battle and the coolness of Arya should suffice, and for lost of us I suppose it does. But anyone hoping for a bigger twist (I loved the idea of him flying down to Kings Landing and taking Cersei by surprise) was ultimately disappointed.
Thing is, shows and movies are at their most interesting halfway through when they’re unpredictable. From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings to the MCU. We know how things tend to end (on the hero’s journey especially) but are easily surprised in the middle act. And we are in the end game now!
I did think it got a bit ridiculous how they kept putting the main characters in impossible situations, only for them to escape. Like the Night King raising the new army of the dead all around Jon and then the next scene you see he’s killed 200 of them... plus many other examples.
Not denying it was fabulous TV but the main characters have had too much plot armour for a few seasons now.
I think it may have felt underwhelming for some because you spent all episode thinking “oh shit Jon’s dead ... oh shit Dany’s dead ... oh shit they’re all dead in the crypts ...” etc and they all survive, meanwhile the first time anyone gets close to the Night King, he’s gone.
Main characters aren’t meant to survive impossible situations in this show but it’s been happening since Arya tried to leave the faceless men so I’m not surprised and am just enjoying it for what it is.
I’ve been thinking about why a few people have said that the NK’s demise was rushed. I mean, it’s episode 70 of 73 I think, and he’s been on the march for much of that time. And the episode was given plenty of time to breathe. And his death scene was a slow motion sequence set to slow music. So why rushed?
My guess is that it’s because he didn’t develop. He didn’t have an arc, he didn’t have a conversation with a hero and reveal his plan or motivation. There was no twist. But none of that was possible because of the nature of the zombie-like character. Instead, we just needed to know he had the potential to indiscriminately kill every living soul.
They set up and built up to a straight forward climax. There was no room for twists with his character. The scale of the battle and the coolness of Arya should suffice, and for lost of us I suppose it does. But anyone hoping for a bigger twist (I loved the idea of him flying down to Kings Landing and taking Cersei by surprise) was ultimately disappointed.
Thing is, shows and movies are at their most interesting halfway through when they’re unpredictable. From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings to the MCU. We know how things tend to end (on the hero’s journey especially) but are easily surprised in the middle act. And we are in the end game now!
For me, it was the lack of resistance from the NK that didn't sit right. The sense of fear and power that was built when he rode the dragon to the wall at the end of season 7 never really delivered in the war and seemed lost amongst irrelevant scenes such as Jon and Dany flying around on Dragons with no visibility. There was a prime opportunity to have an incredible fight scene between the NK and Jon that was blatantly passed over to get to the end game. For all the brilliant cinematography, and don't get me wrong it was a good episode, it left me feeling that it didn't reach its true potential.
But, all said and done, the WW were one dimensional and a side show from the point of the series. Now that they're out of the way, I hope the last episodes really get back to the split loyalties, betrayal and the unpredictability that made GoT so enthralling in the first place.
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He built up too large of an army for it to be that.
It really was phenomenal directing and one of a few real 'wow' moments in the episode. On balance it was a good watch, but for me, the Director's brilliance covers up an average screenplay.
Really hoping with 5 episodes remaining that the scheming, the politics and the ruthlessness returns and it's not just a build up and filler to one final showdown in Westeros.
The bit where one of the characters used one of the others to block a sword thrust and then mourned when they died, was a bit much. Some people eh.
I thought it was incredible, loads of people complaining. Just fck off, you will never be happy. Too dark, too easy etc etc. Just bore off.
Was superb and up there with the best that have graced our screens EVER, from start to finish I was transfixed. Will have to watch it back.
That was bloody brilliant!!!!
Hopefully Bran wanders back into a tree now as well as he seems as equally pointless.
Why could the Night King withstand the dragon fire? Why was the Night Kings sword wrapped up? Why was the Night King so intent on going for Bran?
I think the show is gonna go a bit crazy from here on out, don't be surprised to see some form of time travel or something similar. There is simply no way they just roll up to kings landing and have another fight and that's it. Would be a massive let down for all that build up. I am still pretty surprised the night king is done already. I liked that it was Arya who did the job, she is my favourite character but that's been the build up since the first episode and the end of him just seems pretty tame. Basically a zombie when it was all said and done.
What I was hoping was there would be a big reveal that Bran is somehow connected with the King and they would have gone from there.
Cracking episode just a bit of a disappointment that a character who seemed so mysterious is gone just like that, similar to supreme leader snoke in Star Wars.
I'm afraid you're going to be very disappointed when you're waiting for the last 2 of those 5
The now tv file was terrible too, some of the dragon scenes were barely watchable
It was still amazing though and I'll watch again later, maybe it'll be better when less people are trying to access it at the same time
Downstairs TV was absolutely magical picture quality. Visually this episode was perfect
No Pixel issues just pure brilliance from start to finish i know its fantasy not real so i dont care how sometimes ots unrealistic it was totally and utterly awe inspiring television hats off to everyone involved from Tea lady to leading lady
cant wait to watch it again tonight without the heart racing pule banging tension
GOT best TV ever
Might have to go for round 3 on Sunday night.
I loved it. Just the way the NK died felt a bit rushed.
I think every character had at least one ‘oh shit they’re dead’ moment.
I’ve been thinking about why a few people have said that the NK’s demise was rushed. I mean, it’s episode 70 of 73 I think, and he’s been on the march for much of that time. And the episode was given plenty of time to breathe. And his death scene was a slow motion sequence set to slow music. So why rushed?
My guess is that it’s because he didn’t develop. He didn’t have an arc, he didn’t have a conversation with a hero and reveal his plan or motivation. There was no twist. But none of that was possible because of the nature of the zombie-like character. Instead, we just needed to know he had the potential to indiscriminately kill every living soul.
They set up and built up to a straight forward climax. There was no room for twists with his character. The scale of the battle and the coolness of Arya should suffice, and for lost of us I suppose it does. But anyone hoping for a bigger twist (I loved the idea of him flying down to Kings Landing and taking Cersei by surprise) was ultimately disappointed.
Thing is, shows and movies are at their most interesting halfway through when they’re unpredictable. From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings to the MCU. We know how things tend to end (on the hero’s journey especially) but are easily surprised in the middle act. And we are in the end game now!
Not denying it was fabulous TV but the main characters have had too much plot armour for a few seasons now.
Main characters aren’t meant to survive impossible situations in this show but it’s been happening since Arya tried to leave the faceless men so I’m not surprised and am just enjoying it for what it is.
Arya Stark: Night King Slayer. Have some of that Jamie!
Three episodes to wrap up the army of the dead, three episodes to see who will win the game of thrones. What a fckn episode that was. Pure genius.
But, all said and done, the WW were one dimensional and a side show from the point of the series. Now that they're out of the way, I hope the last episodes really get back to the split loyalties, betrayal and the unpredictability that made GoT so enthralling in the first place.