HBO's Game of Thrones

[Praxis]

Wouldn't it? They certainly are setting it up more and more, especially in the last episode of the show.

I really like how they've condensed/simplified supernatural things for the show. Like how warging works, also combining others and wights (it seems) to keep things easy. Works well.

[Rico]

Looks like the finale is going to be pretty cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ4paRnLmWI#ws

[Bromptonboy]

Hmmm..really wondering where they will leave off from the book.

[Bromptonboy]

Good season finale - but honestly, I think they should have reversed the last two episodes.

[X]

Good season finale - but honestly, I think they should have reversed the last two episodes.

I think that the beat was fitting considering the wait for what's to come and the ramifications of all of this. I wanted more, but I see how my mood is far better at the conclusion this week.

[ChrisMC]

Good season finale - but honestly, I think they should have reversed the last two episodes.

I think for the general viewing public it would be a HUGE bummer to end on that, and then have to wait 9 months. This finale was good because it set up the next season very well, without cliffhangers.

[Bromptonboy]

I had my teeth set for Joff's wedding as the finale..

[spoiler]I guess they will open with that next season - and with Tyrion's trial & dealing with Tywin as the closer for season 4.
I almost felt sorry for Theon!
My biggest disappointment with the episode was how Bran got under the wall.  I wanted to see that door open and see 'cold hands' the guide.  Interesting that Sam wasn't sworn to secrecy about Bran being alive..[/spoiler]

[Jobydrone]

I don't understand why Jon...[spoiler]didn't recognize his brother's dire wolves and realize that Bran and Rickon had to be close by.  I guess if Samwell spills the beans, with the fate of Westeros threatened by the White Walkers, Jon's oath would prevent him from going after them, but it just felt like a disconnect to me not to address it at all.[/spoiler]

[Bromptonboy]

One other disconnect I picked up:
[spoiler]Jon was mounted - albeit wounded - to Castle Black.  Sam was several days behind him, and on foot - with Gilley & the baby - and managed to beat Jon back to Castle Black..[/spoiler]

[Rico]

Pretty cool finale for the season.  But I'm still waiting for some payback - since season one!

[Bryancd]

I am so watching this in the off season although I have an odd feeling I might be with Rico on my thoughts about the show.

[Rico]

I am so watching this in the off season although I have an odd feeling I might be with Rico on my thoughts about the show.

It's been probably the hardest series I have ever watched.  It breaks all my normal rules for entertainment.  Namely - don't mess with kids or animals.  Even "The Walking Dead" in a way hasn't been quite this hard to handle for me.  Maybe reading the books would have made it easier.  But, I feel kind of committed to see it to the end now.

[Bryancd]

Exactly why I think I will find this a challenge. I recall so distinctly a while back on the podcast when you mentioned that animal abuse, especially dogs, and I was like "I'm out!".

[Rico]

Exactly why I think I will find this a challenge. I recall so distinctly a while back on the podcast when you mentioned that animal abuse, especially dogs, and I was like "I'm out!".

Definitely still give it a try Bryan.  I always say everyone should make up their own mind.  Heck, I'm still with the show but it ain't been an easy ride.

[X]

Rico, not only are they breaking the rules, but aren't you wishing that a certain kid get killed?