HBO's Game of Thrones

[KingIsaacLinksr]

[spoiler]Yeah, many of these items went down differently in the book.  Regarding the King in the North - Rob - he does something like that in the book, but it is with a daughter of a minor lord who serves Tywin Lanister...  This really pisses off the Frey family (the family that own the fortified bridge - and the family he promised to marry into...) which will have repercussions
I don't recall the dragons being kidnapped in the book.  But they have to simplify for TV.  Tyrion is the best though, isn't he?!.[/spoiler]

Indeed, Tyrion is the best :)

King

[KingIsaacLinksr]

So....

[spoiler]Umm, wow, they really put the action into this episode. I guess it was to make up for the lack of battle scenes so far and this one really delivered.

I am kind of surprised Berathian wasn't killed during any of that. I mean, he was just charging in with little or no support at times, I guess he is one heck of a swordsman.

Also, geez, the Queen there was certainly on a verbal rampage. Think we need to back off the booze there...makes you crazy. ;) But she was all over the Angry spectrum this episode.

Now I want to see what Daddy does to Joffrey...oh please writers, show us him slapping him around like a spoiled child and no one here spoil it!!

I am really curious what happens to Tyrion at this point...I'm guessing he isn't dead from that hit. His character really did well in this episode and it seems he gained some respect.

Good episode, finale is coming up next week.[/spoiler]

King

[Bromptonboy]

[spoiler]I thought the explosion of the Wild Fire was spectacular.  There were a few changes from the book, but it was stuff that had to be simplified.  [/spoiler]

[ori-STUDFARM]

[spoiler]I thought the explosion of the Wild Fire was spectacular.  There were a few changes from the book, but it was stuff that had to be simplified.  [/spoiler]

Oh yes! T'was awesome indeedy!

[Jobydrone]

[spoiler]I thought the explosion of the Wild Fire was spectacular.  There were a few changes from the book, but it was stuff that had to be simplified.  [/spoiler]

Agreed but[spoiler] I was hoping to at least see Tyrion's "trap" from the books included in some way.  The battle, in the novels, hinged almost entirely on Tyrion's strategy and I felt this wasn't conveyed as much in the show.  They did a good job showing him step up which I'm sure will similarly lead to his feeling slighted and betrayed when Tywin gets all the credit for the victory as it does in the books.  But I think they could have done more to show just exactly how much the Lannister's victory was due to Tyrion and his planning and forethought, which in my mind is absolutely critical in explaining what happens with his story in the next novels.  Otherwise, though, a fantastic episode which really brought the scenes from the novels to life in a very satisfying way.  Reminded me alot of Helms Deep[/spoiler]

[Bromptonboy]

[spoiler]Yes, they totally left out the chain that he had built to trap the fleet.  I don't recall the tension between the Hound and Tyrion's mercenary henchman.  In the books, I believe Tomen was not present in the city at all - but being fostered someplace else at Tyrion's design. 

Loved how they showed the attack on Tyrion by Manderly - and how Poderick protected Tyrion.  [/spoiler]

[Jobydrone]

[spoiler]Yes, they totally left out the chain that he had built to trap the fleet.  I don't recall the tension between the Hound and Tyrion's mercenary henchman.  In the books, I believe Tomen was not present in the city at all - but being fostered someplace else at Tyrion's design. 

Loved how they showed the attack on Tyrion by Manderly - and how Poderick protected Tyrion.  [/spoiler]

Indeed the whole thing with Cersei/Tommen and Bronn/Sandor Clegane was invented for the show

[Rico]

I pretty much liked this recent episode with the big siege....

[spoiler]I thought they did a fine job of showing how much Tyrion did to hold King's Landing.  Between the ships on fire to commanding the troops and then leading them into battle.  I haven't read the books but it was obvious without Tyrion the city might have fallen.  One thing confused me.  Didn't Tywin say in the previous episode he was heading to attack Rob Stark?[/spoiler]

[KingIsaacLinksr]

I pretty much liked this recent episode with the big siege....

[spoiler]I thought they did a fine job of showing how much Tyrion did to hold King's Landing.  Between the ships on fire to commanding the troops and then leading them into battle.  I haven't read the books but it was obvious without Tyrion the city might have fallen.  One thing confused me.  Didn't Tywin say in the previous episode he was heading to attack Rob Stark?[/spoiler]

I think...

[spoiler]He was talking about the possibility of Rob Stark attacking Tywin's army while they were moving to defend King's Landing. That's why they wanted to leave swiftly and before Rob could react.

Unless I'm remembering incorrectly, but I'm pretty sure that's what went on.[/spoiler]

King

[Rico]

Ahh, I guess that makes sense.  Thanks Tim.

[Jobydrone]

Thought you weren't reading the spoilers Rico!  No will power, I get it. ;)

[ChrisMC]

I finally watched this today, have been waiting to see this battle all season. I was not disappointed. George R. R. Martin scripted this one and did a great job paring down the battle for TV. [spoiler]The Hound is a BOSS! Hacking guys in half...just don't invite him to a BBQ he won't stay long. Loved his line "F***the Kingsguard, F*** the City, F*** the King." I may get that embroidered on something. Hooray for making Cersei more evil than in recent episodes. She is really a horrible person. Tyrion ruled, and he did get a bad injury, but in the book it was so nasty. Now he'll have a cool scar. Widfire is da bomb. Looking forward to the finale. [/spoiler]

[KingIsaacLinksr]

[spoiler]Widfire is da bomb. [/spoiler]

I see what you did thar.

:P

King

[Rico]

Thought you weren't reading the spoilers Rico!  No will power, I get it. ;)

Wasn't a spoiler.  I was trying to understand what I missed about Tywin from the previous episode.

[billybob476]

DOuble check your PVRs for this week's episode, apparently it is 10 minutes longer then normal.