Game of Meh

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Originally Posted by jsearles22

I must say that after waiting 10 months, that episode pretty much was Game of Meh.....

For such a badass series, how do you not have something bigger happen in the season premier?

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they are trimming the fat where they can but the whole daenaris story line is pure insufferable bloatcraft and likely exists only to legitimize her inevitable fall from relevance. as the turks say, may it pass quickly.

ok so finally watched the first four eps.


they are really moving fast, book wise. like insanely fast. and they are also diverging from the books plot lines in pretty major ways.



and part of me is like 'ugh we are losing a lot of the mood/character development' but on the other hand, all the actors are maturing physically so much that absolutely have no choice but to leapfrog over major plot arcs and away from the books in general.

also omg how bad is daenaris at her job.

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Originally Posted by sonatine

ok so finally watched the first four eps.


they are really moving fast, book wise. like insanely fast. and they are also diverging from the books plot lines in pretty major ways.



and part of me is like 'ugh we are losing a lot of the mood/character development' but on the other hand, all the actors are maturing physically so much that absolutely have no choice but to leapfrog over major plot arcs and away from the books in general.

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It is wait and see for me right now but honestly, I am more excited about the show then the books. Knowing what is supposed to happen versus what they are making happen really looks better than what George had planned.

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Books v Show is a sticky wicket for me right now. One thing the insanely meandering plots in the books did was give a sense of breathing room, in world-building terms the universe of the books was expanding. The show feels totally claustrophobic/inbred to me at this point, best example being the Sansa plot arc, which is pure death bait considering the relationship between the Boltons and the Lannisters and the circumstances of Sansa's departure, but also putting Jamie and friend in Dorne is kinda fucking nuts and a half since clearly someone in that party doesnt make it home and its probably going to be the guy who was wandering the beach with a rich piece of ass on his arm.

Is it confirmed that they totally blow past the end of the books this season? Because its feeling super inevitable. And how many more seasons are they planning on doing?

Dude, if it hasn't aired on tv yet, please spoiler tag that shit.

Also, weren't the long, meandering parts of the books exactly the parts you use to complain about?

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Dude, if it hasn't aired on tv, please spoiler tag it.

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obviously will do so because you asked, but expecting to duck spoilers when all 4 eps are a mouse click away is ill advised.

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Also, weren't the long, meandering parts of the books exactly the parts you use to complain about?

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yes, but the show has a serious pacing problem (more so because of the modifications they have made to the plot), and the long meandering parts of the book fixed that, despite being poorly written.

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Originally Posted by sonatine

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Dude, if it hasn't aired on tv, please spoiler tag it.

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obviously will do so because you asked, but expecting to duck spoilers when all 4 eps are a mouse click away is ill advised.

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Gracias, and you are correct in some ways, but I can pretty easily avoid them everywhere but here, as I don't read about the show anywhere else.

Not like you gave away anything big, but if you don't use the spoiler tags here, neither does the guy who responds to you, and all of a sudden the entire thread turns spoily.

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Originally Posted by sonatine

ok so finally watched the first four eps.


they are really moving fast, book wise. like insanely fast. and they are also diverging from the books plot lines in pretty major ways.



and part of me is like 'ugh we are losing a lot of the mood/character development' but on the other hand, all the actors are maturing physically so much that absolutely have no choice but to leapfrog over major plot arcs and away from the books in general.

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It is wait and see for me right now but honestly, I am more excited about the show than the books. Knowing what is supposed to happen versus what they are making happen really looks better than what George had planned.

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FYP

ive noticed that a lot of people who havent read the books are desperately asking people who have read the books what the fuck is going on with daenaris. and i dont blame them.

I HAVE TO GET OUT OF THIS WHEELHOUSE

The dwarf lives until we find a cock merchant.

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Originally Posted by ToasterOven

The dwarf lives until we find a cock merchant.

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Best line of the season right there.

2 perfectly good opportunites to see Sophie Turners tits wasted in this episode.

Cock merchant was the shining star of that episode.

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

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Originally Posted by sonatine

obviously will do so because you asked, but expecting to duck spoilers when all 4 eps are a mouse click away is ill advised.

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Gracias, and you are correct in some ways, but I can pretty easily avoid them everywhere but here, as I don't read about the show anywhere else.

Not like you gave away anything big, but if you don't use the spoiler tags here, neither does the guy who responds to you, and all of a sudden the entire thread turns spoily.

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Crowe if you're avoiding spoilers like the plague, why bother clicking on this thread until you're caught up?

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Gracias, and you are correct in some ways, but I can pretty easily avoid them everywhere but here, as I don't read about the show anywhere else.

Not like you gave away anything big, but if you don't use the spoiler tags here, neither does the guy who responds to you, and all of a sudden the entire thread turns spoily.

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Crowe if you're avoiding spoilers like the plague, why bother clicking on this thread until you're caught up?

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i think he was concerned that by discussing the books we spoil the show, which is valid.

Lol @ grown "men" enjoying this fantasy SHITE

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Originally Posted by Krypt

Lol @ grown "men" enjoying this fantasy SHITE

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You wouldn't know good writing even if somebody bludgeoned you with a copy of Moby Dick.

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Originally Posted by Suicide King

Cock merchant was the shining star of that episode.

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Yep.

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Originally Posted by Krypt

Lol @ grown "men" enjoying this fantasy SHITE

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You wouldn't know good writing even if somebody bludgeoned you with a copy of Moby Dick.

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You think that shite is good writing? Doesn't really surprise me considering your name is "4dragons". I much prefer writing in the style of somerset maugham.. Go ahead and google that you fucking inbred cunt. Oh and nice photoshops you fucking dork.

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Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly

Gracias, and you are correct in some ways, but I can pretty easily avoid them everywhere but here, as I don't read about the show anywhere else.

Not like you gave away anything big, but if you don't use the spoiler tags here, neither does the guy who responds to you, and all of a sudden the entire thread turns spoily.

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Crowe if you're avoiding spoilers like the plague, why bother clicking on this thread until you're caught up?

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I was caught up, silly knucklehead. I just wasn't ahead of the pack like some.

It was about the first 4 eps of this season leaking online in a decent but not-so-great resolution, and some people watching those before they aired, some waited until they aired in full resolution. I just didn't want spoilers of episodes that hadn't aired yet, that's all. Pretty isolated scenario.

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Originally Posted by 4Dragons

You wouldn't know good writing even if somebody bludgeoned you with a copy of Moby Dick.

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You think that shite is good writing? Doesn't really surprise me considering your name is "4dragons". I much prefer writing in the style of somerset maugham.. Go ahead and google that you fucking inbred cunt. Oh and nice photoshops you fucking dork.

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I think you just admitted to having a vagina.

So is the lesson here that theocracy is worse than hereditary dictatorship or what?

Least favorite ep this season by miles.

Samwell Tarley is not a compelling character and his seduction was screen time stolen from the only plot line worth following; Arya turning into a full blown merchant of death.

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Originally Posted by sonatine

Least favorite ep this season by miles.

Samwell Tarley is not a compelling character and his seduction was screen time stolen from the only plot line worth following; Arya turning into a full blown merchant of death.

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samwell tarley is god

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before i read any more spoilers

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Originally Posted by sonatine

Least favorite ep this season by miles.

Samwell Tarley is not a compelling character and his seduction was screen time stolen from the only plot line worth following; Arya turning into a full blown merchant of death.

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I still don't know what his storyline has to do with anything? "We need this guy to fill in when Jon Snow fucks off to never never land for a few ep's and oh he figured out dragon glass." is all i'm getting.

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Originally Posted by sonatine

Least favorite ep this season by miles.

Samwell Tarley is not a compelling character and his seduction was screen time stolen from the only plot line worth following; Arya turning into a full blown merchant of death.

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I still don't know what his storyline has to do with anything? "We need this guy to fill in when Jon Snow fucks off to never never land for a few ep's and oh he figured out dragon glass." is all i'm getting.

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they already wrote out the only plot line he was relevant to. 100% serious.

the martell characters and story line feels like a bad xena the warrior princess episode.

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Originally Posted by superallah

the martell characters and story line feels like a bad xena the warrior princess episode.

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Listen, if Ted Raimi shows up in an ep of GOT, nothing but good could come of it.

I really didn't care for ramse raping the stark girl. Could really done with out that. Those 2 guys beat Sam to near death and try to rape the girl and their punishment is getting growled at by a dog?

Its more than a little satisfying to see that the reaction to last nights episode has been universal disappointment across the board. Pretty much the only part that was winful was dropping the Tyrion/Jorah slavery plot, but who knows, would anyone be surprised if we ended up right back in it because queen whatsherface was like "i hate u 4 ever!" and banished them next Sunday?

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Originally Posted by sonatine

Its more than a little satisfying to see that the reaction to last nights episode has been universal disappointment across the board. Pretty much the only part that was winful was dropping the Tyrion/Jorah slavery plot, but who knows, would anyone be surprised if we ended up right back in it because queen whatsherface was like "i hate u 4 ever!" and banished them next Sunday?

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They covered a ton of ground in that episode. I mean a lot happened that is just a setup for the next ep, but it felt all the way through that they had to get this stuff out of the way. Cersei in the clink was some funny shit - even though I saw it coming 2 episodes ago.

Interesting theory thats going around:

the writers realized they had no major battle on the horizon and didnt want to end the season without one, so they are basically tear-assing through the books to get to a point where one is justified. They basically have 3 hours left to do so, which is awkward as hell because there really isnt one written in the books yet. The real shit starts in Winds of Winter, which hasnt even been finished, and will likely be 700 pages of warfare mixed with half a dozen rapes and Arya murdering things.


Also keep in mind that GRRM wants Winds of Winter to drop before Season 6 begins, so he seriously has like, a handful of months left to give him enough time for proof reading, revisions, and the physical act of publishing and distribution before going to market in April 2016.

you seriously are the worrrrrrrrrst

Best part of this episode was the sand snakes titties. I think I am in love.

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Originally Posted by lol wow

you seriously are the worrrrrrrrrst

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rofl cool story Michael Ian Fat.