HBO's Game of Thrones

[Rico]

Isn't this violence in the books too?

[Bromptonboy]

Yes there is - but there are subtle changes from the books to the series. Westeros and Esteros are brutal places.  There are a few things added in the series that were not done in the book as well - but that is for ratings i suppose.

[Rico]

I'm shocked the animal rights folks haven't complained too!

[Bromptonboy]

Another great episode - with some more departures from the books - but nothing too bad.
[spoiler]That rescue mission to Theon didn't happen in the books - not sure why it was included.
IF I recall, the Iron Bank came to Stannis - no the other way round.  I find it tough to believe he would have abased himself like that.
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[Rico]

I like this latest episode quite a bit.  Hit most of the current story lines - well except a couple of them.

[spoiler]Man - Theon is one messed up dude.  Sorry, no tears for him.  Tyrion is just so darn awesome!  Love the dragon going after the goats![/spoiler]

[Bromptonboy]

Yeah that was great!
[spoiler]The dragon CGI was great.  They have gotten so big.

I almost feel sorry for Theon.  He is certainly paying for all of his sins.

You ain't seen nothing yet with Tyrion- wait till after his trial..[/spoiler]

[Rico]

No pity for Theon after what he has done in the past.

[ChrisMC]

Peter Dinklage just scored his Emmy at the end of that episode.  Wonderful. 

[Bromptonboy]

Peter Dinklage just scored his Emmy at the end of that episode.  Wonderful. 

Yes he did a great job.  If you ever get the chance, check out the audiobooks.  Roy Dotrice does the reading, and his Tyrion is great.  He gives all the Lanisters Welsh accents - save for Tywin who sounds like Churchill.
His Lord Varys sounds vaguely like James Hayter - if you can rememer that old actor!

[Praxis]

Peter Dinklage just scored his Emmy at the end of that episode.  Wonderful. 

Yeah no kidding. Damn that was good

[Praxis]

Peter Dinklage just scored his Emmy at the end of that episode.  Wonderful. 

Yes he did a great job.  If you ever get the chance, check out the audiobooks.  Roy Dotrice does the reading, and his Tyrion is great.  He gives all the Lanisters Welsh accents - save for Tywin who sounds like Churchill.
His Lord Varys sounds vaguely like James Hayter - if you can rememer that old actor!

Yes!! Audiobooks so good.

[Bromptonboy]

Book 4 was read by someone else, and he didn't do nearly as good of a job.  Roy is back in book 5, but he is getting on in years.  I hope he makes it for the other books..

I think he goofed on Daenyrs' voice in book 5 - she went from posh sounding to fish-wife'ish. 

[Bromptonboy]

Loved the latest episode!

[spoiler]Poor Lysa going out the moon gate![/spoiler]

[Rico]

I liked this one quite a bit too. And I knew I liked Prince Oberon before, but now even more.

[Bromptonboy]

My God, I knew what to expect - but that latest episode still slammed me.

[spoiler]Wow!  So disturbing.  Poor Prince Martel.
A few major departures here from the book.  Both Sansa and Arya ID'ing themselves.  They did a good job of showing Sansa's transformation.
I was wondering how Danyrs would handle the news about Mormont as well.[/spoiler]