Game of Thrones

[Misanthrope]

Rather fantastically done considering the budgetary constraints typically associated with television. It definitely felt more like a battle than Blackwater which, at times, had a feeling of being 'too small' for the scope it was trying to portray.

Some fantastic action in this one. Brilliantly choreographed individual fights (Tormund/Thorne and Snow/Magnar were great) and some great individual moments within it all. I can't recall if Pyp or Grenn died at this point in the books, so I was both shocked and saddened to see them go - particularly Grenn.

Was a bit stunned that it ended where it did, but that saves the real stuff for the finale. Quite a few surprises to be packed into next week's episode for those who haven't read the books.

And I'll admit, even knowing it was coming, I shed a tear when Ygritte went down. I'm glad that they went down the route of showing exactly who killed her (even if it was that kid) rather than leaving it open to the idea that Jon himself might have done it.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Thank christ that ugly ginger minga is finally dead

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

This season has been pretty crap tbh. Slow dull and boring. People are just like wow this is awesome Cuz it's game of thrones and they think it's cool to talk about it.

 

[Noa]

You know nothing Jokers Wild

 

[Misanthrope]

You know nothing, Chicken Hunter.

 

[Twizzle]

This season has been pretty crap tbh. Slow dull and boring. People are just like wow this is awesome Cuz it's game of thrones and they think it's cool to talk about it.

Have to agree, its actually been a bit disappointing.

 

[Twizzle]

Thank christ that ugly ginger minga is finally dead

end yourself

 

[RHCP]

I concur on the knowing nothingness of JW and CH.

 

[Game_Breaker]

Promo for the season finale next week

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[Chicken_Hunter]

Why release ghost but only see him kill one dude? Pretty lame IMO.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

and not show if he made it through the battle after it

 

[God-King Dean]

This season has been pretty crap tbh. Slow dull and boring. People are just like wow this is awesome Cuz it's game of thrones and they think it's cool to talk about it.

I wouldn't say crap, but I think it's been the weakest season thus far. And definitely the weakest ep.9.

There's been the Purple Wedding, Tyrion's speech, Viper v Mountain. But other than that, it's been pretty meh.

But IMO, the best moment of the season happens next episode.......

 

[Tommy Smith]

Well I think this season has been awesome.

Watching it all in a single day would greatly enhance the experience.

 

[Misanthrope]

I wouldn't say crap, but I think it's been the weakest season thus far. And definitely the weakest ep.9.

There's been the Purple Wedding, Tyrion's speech, Viper v Mountain. But other than that, it's been pretty meh.

But IMO, the best moment of the season happens next episode.......

I definitely preferred today's episode to Blackwater.

And, really, we've been given far more 'episode nine moments' this season than in any previous season. We've had the Purple Wedding and a battle at the Wall and Oberyn v the Mountain. We're usually given one genuinely shocking and confronting episode a season.

And we've still got some sizable shocks in store for the finale. Moreso than any season I can recall.

 

[God-King Dean]

. I can't recall if Pyp or Grenn died at this point in the books, so I was both shocked and saddened to see them go - particularly Grenn.

Was a bit stunned that it ended where it did, but that saves the real stuff for the finale. Quite a few surprises to be packed into next week's episode for those who haven't read the books.

Spoiler: Books spoilers. Spoils finale

Neither Grenn or Pyp have dies in the books. Was shocked to see them die in the show. This is what I mean by the show spoiling it for book readers. This means GRRM has let them be killed off, indicating they have no important part to play in ASOIAF.

Yeah, I was looking forward to Stannis coming in the save the day. But going by the preview, it's been saved for next week.

Cannot f**king wait for Tyrion to kill Tywin. The one moment I've been looking forward to the most.

 

[God-King Dean]

I definitely preferred today's episode to Blackwater.

And, really, we've been given far more 'episode nine moments' this season than in any previous season. We've had the Purple Wedding and a battle at the Wall and Oberyn v the Mountain. We're usually given one genuinely shocking and confronting episode a season.

And we've still got some sizable shocks in store for the finale. Moreso than any season I can recall.

Though it should be said, this is the first season I've watched after reading all the books. Probably has something to do with it.


Hindsight will tell.

 

[Misanthrope]

Spoiler: Books spoilers. Spoils finale

Neither Grenn or Pyp have dies in the books. Was shocked to see them die in the show. This is what I mean by the show spoiling it for book readers. This means GRRM has let them be killed off, indicating they have no important part to play in ASOIAF.

Yeah, I was looking forward to Stannis coming in the save the day. But going by the preview, it's been saved for next week.

Cannot f**king wait for Tyrion to kill Tywin. The one moment I've been looking forward to the most.

To be fair, if you thought Grenn or Pyp had a huge role to play in the future based on their limited contributions to the next two books, you were hopelessly ambitious for them.

 

[chrisD]

Show has killed multiple characters GRRM has said would have future roles in the books.

 

[Misanthrope]

Show has killed multiple characters GRRM has said would have future roles in the books.

Such as?

 

[chrisD]

Spoiler: spoiler

Recall that Doran Martell, considered slow and weak by many, is merely patiently waiting and putting things in place to take the kingdom and probably end the Lannisters. Oberyn was too hasty and stupid to see that it was pointless to pursue Clegane and even more pointless to show his hand.

I don't think so.

Spoiler: spoiler

"I am not blind, nor deaf. I know you all believe me weak, frightened, feeble. Your father knew me better. Oberyn was ever the viper. Deadly, dangerous, unpredictable. No man dared tread on him. I was the grass. Pleasant, complaisant, sweet-smelling, swaying with every breeze. Who fears to walk upon the grass? But it is the grass that hides the viper from his enemies and shelters him until he strikes. Your father and I worked more closely than you know ? but now he is gone. The question is, can I trust his daughters to serve me in his place?"

"Your father played that same game once, as I did before him", said the prince. "We had ten years between us, so I had left the pools by the time he was old enough to play, but I would watch him when I came to visit Mother. He was so fierce, even as a boy. Quick as a water snake. I oft saw him topple boys much bigger than himself. He reminded me of that the day he left for King's Landing. He swore that he would do it one more time, else I would never have let him go."