Game of Thrones

[MrTerrorist]

The New York Times misses the point on Game of Thrones… Again

[Guardian Enzo]

Over 6 million for the first ep, shattered the S1 premier numbers. Currently being called HBO's 2nd most watched series, after True Blood.

[Akarin]

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[Yorae_paladin1]

yeah mad king number 2 dumbass didn't listen to his mothers wise lesson in prev season

[MrTerrorist]

The 2nd episode just aired on HBO GO.

Spoiler for s2 ep2:

Stannis now has Pirates helping them thanks to Davos and Melisandre seduces Stannis in order to give him a son. Tyrion fires Janos Slynt by forcing him to join the Night's Watch and gives his position to Bronn. Theon returns to the Iron Islands and unknowingly hits on his sister Yara. He gives Robb's proposals to his father Balon who refuses it. Also, Craster might be dealing with the White Walkers and Gendry knew all along that Arya was a girl.

[Elestia]

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

The 2nd episode just aired on HBO GO.

Spoiler for s2 ep2:

Stannis now has Pirates helping them thanks to Davos and Melisandre seduces Stannis in order to give him a son. Tyrion fires Janos Slynt by forcing him to join the Night's Watch and gives his position to Bronn. Theon returns to the Iron Islands and unknowingly hits on his sister Yara. He gives Robb's proposals to his father Balon who refuses it. Also, Craster might be dealing with the White Walkers and Gendry knew all along that Arya was a girl.

Spoiler for ep2:

Shae got discovered by Lord Varys as well in this episode. I'd thought she do it a bit better, but saying she is a personal chef isn't fooling Varys at all. Cersi makes it well known she has hated Tyrion because their mother died because of his birth. Oh, and Little Finger is a money-grubbing slime of a man when he told that girl about "hating bad investments".

[germanturkey]

despite his wickedness, Littlefinger is one of my favorite characters. there are some characters you outright despise, like Joffry, then you have other characters who aren't good, but still enjoy watching.

Also, what a reintroduction for Theon and Yara..

[Mr Hat and Clogs]

I'm curious as to why they changed her name to Yara, it's supposed to be Asha. /grumble.

Littlefinger is a prick no two ways about it.

The Arya and Gendry bits were amusing.

Cersei is a selfish leader and is realizing what a monster she has made in Joffery, at least Tyrion knows how to talk to people. Lord Varys is also a great character.

I found the scene with Stannis and Melisandre at the end to be an interesting metaphor heh.

Mmm Craster, Craster, Craster I guess that's one way to keep yourself safe. I like the crackling ice sounds to.

Spoiler for pic:

She looks way different, with her real (?) hair colour. Sharp jaw line too.

[Tom Bombadil]

Originally Posted by Mr Hat and Clogs

I'm curious as to why they changed her name to Yara, it's supposed to be Asha. /grumble.

I heard that it was because they want to avoid the confusion of the character names, since Osha and Asha are pretty similar. Maybe all the criticism of too many characters got to their heads.

[Mr Hat and Clogs]

Funny you mention confusing names, because when I first heard her name I could have sworn he called her Ayra.

[MrTerrorist]

The Religions of Westeros.

[Guardian Enzo]

Officially renewed for a third season today, though that should surprise no one given what a huge hit GoT is for HBO.

[Kizoku Keenan]

Hurray this forum has a game of thrones thread. Great to see it get renewed for a 3rd season, especially great as I live in northern ireland where they film it. Kit Harrington gay crush stalking commence.

[Linkark07]

Good to hear a third season is coming. I wonder how much time it will take between season 2 and 3.

[Mr Hat and Clogs]

I'd say... about a year again.

[Malkuth]

Nice to hear this early about the third season. GoT is the only live show I still watch (True Blood, Dr Who, Warehouse 13, Fringe and Spartacus turned really trashy lately). Nevertheless, with these intervals (about 40 weeks ~ 9-10 months) it's not exactly easy to watch, especially with the 40 minute format and the disparate storytelling

[Silvance]

Ok. I finally finished the first season. If it wasn't for this thread, I wouldn't even known about this magnificent series. So thank you guys.

Gotta admit, all the power struggles and conspiracies were very intriguing to watch. I also can't help but love the Starks especially Ned.

Spoiler for last episode:

I kept on convincing myself that someone will help him so it'll be okay... ;__;

Damn it. My rage cannot be contained after what happened to the guy.
"A Lannister always pays his debt" huh? I do hope Joffrey will in the future plus interest.

Okay, time for me to weep even more for my favorite character. T^T

[Highman]

Originally Posted by Malkuth

Nice to hear this early about the third season. GoT is the only live show I still watch (True Blood, Dr Who, Warehouse 13, Fringe and Spartacus turned really trashy lately). Nevertheless, with these intervals (about 40 weeks ~ 9-10 months) it's not exactly easy to watch, especially with the 40 minute format and the disparate storytelling

Speaking about that regarding on how many seasons for Game of Thrones. Really think about how the budget is taking despite HBO is announcing for another season this late.

Also will Mr. R.R. Martin give them the ending early despite whenever something bad happens and it would effect the novels and live action series.

[Kokukirin]

That is my concern as well. There is about one ASOIAF novel every 4 years. The 4th book got so big that he had to split into two. If HBO keeps on making the GoT series, it will catch up to the novel in just a few years. According to my optimistic calculation, the last novel is probably still a decade away. By then all the child actors would be in their 20's.

[Proto]

I hope this serves as an incentive for George Martin to actually get his stuff together.