HBO's Game of Thrones

Rico · May 05, 2014, 12:04:35 PM

Isn't this violence in the books too?

Bromptonboy · May 05, 2014, 12:13:33 PM

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 · May 05, 2014, 12:50:52 PM

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

Bromptonboy · May 12, 2014, 11:59:57 AM

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 · May 12, 2014, 04:12:16 PM

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 · May 12, 2014, 05:07:21 PM

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 · May 13, 2014, 03:34:15 AM

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

ChrisMC · May 13, 2014, 08:06:23 AM

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

Bromptonboy · May 13, 2014, 10:42:59 AM

Quote from: ChrisMC on May 13, 2014, 08:06:23 AM
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 · May 15, 2014, 08:51:43 PM

Quote from: ChrisMC on May 13, 2014, 08:06:23 AM
Peter Dinklage just scored his Emmy at the end of that episode. Wonderful.

Yeah no kidding. Damn that was good

Praxis · May 15, 2014, 08:52:34 PM

Quote from: Bromptonboy on May 13, 2014, 10:42:59 AM
Quote from: ChrisMC on May 13, 2014, 08:06:23 AM
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 · May 16, 2014, 02:58:43 AM

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 · May 20, 2014, 01:17:10 AM

Loved the latest episode!

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

Rico · May 20, 2014, 03:41:21 AM

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

Bromptonboy · June 02, 2014, 02:44:42 AM

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]