Game of Thrones - SPOILERS INSIDE

[Brigstocke]

Has anyone been watching this? I've just watched the first two episodes and It's pretty bloody good, Apparently it's based on a series of books called 'Stories of Fire and Ice' which I havn't read.

It's a bloody good program though I'm completely gripped and cannot wait till episode three. I kind of feel like I did at the beginning of Prison Break.

The acting, costumes and sets all look brilliant. Sean Bean is obviously great and theres some fit women and sex and nudity in it to.

I endorse this program and will gladly discuss it with all of you.

[Requiem]

Yes, it's been wonderful. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

If I had Sky Atlantic I would watch this show. I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.

[Brigstocke]

You could always d/l it illegally from the interweb or watch it on Daily Motion or something?

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

i will look into this

[Brigstocke]

If you have A torrent program there are plenty available.

I downloaded these ones

http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/288533549/Game+of+thrones+s01e01?tab=summary
http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/289980437/Game+of+thrones+s01e02?tab=summary

Both work well, You just need VLC Media player to view it due to most versions of Windows Media Player not recognising the file type/not having the correct codecs to run it.

You can get VLC Media Player here.

http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=VLC+media+player&platformSelect=Windows&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows

[Requiem]

Also, if you haven't watched it, watch Rome. Only 2 seasons, but it is :heart:.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, loved the first two episodes of this.

[Buzzkill]

Watched the first half of the first ep and really liked it, need to get on this "asap"

[Nark Order]

Almost done with the first book. I'm in a trance

[Miotch]

I'm almost through the 2nd book. I resisted reading Game of Thrones but I now love it.

Narc, who is your favorite character?

[CSL]

Missus bums it being a history teacher and all that, 'right up her street'. I've caught bits, the blonde bird looks great with no clothes on.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Pics or GTFO :roll:...:shifty:

[CSL]

download the show El Techphobo de Infierno

looks like this with clothes on

http://www.westeros.org/GoT/Graphics/Gallery/Previews/GameOfThrones_Preview02_Screencap_77.jpg

[Nark Order]

I'm almost through the 2nd book. I resisted reading Game of Thrones but I now love it.

Narc, who is your favorite character?

It's really a tough call, to be honest. There is so much character development in this fucking book. There isn't one character that I really "dread" or anything when there's a chapter in their POV. Some of the Catelyn chapters are a bit dry, but usually end on some fantastic cliffhanger.

This might be a bit of an odd choice, but the Daenerys chapters probably hold my interest the very most. The way she transformed from this scared little helpless girl to the feisty wife and "keeper" (of sorts) of a blood thirsty Doth'Raki savage was pretty tremendous and it happened so quickly. The way her relationship with Viserys basically flip flopped over night was a pretty cool element to the story. She was scared to death of him and respected his "power" for the first part of her entire life...and now... not so much.

Also, Tyrion is a little shithead and I love him.

[Brigstocke]

Tyrion is the shining beacon of greatness in the first two episodes.

[whiteyford]

Is the series following the books closely so far, fancy reading them now but i don't want to spoil the series for myself if that makes sense?

[St. Jimmy]

Fantastic so far.

[The Destroyer]

Seen the first two and I'm just about to watch episode 3. Excellent stuff so far.

Good cast as well.

[Brigstocke]

Jolly good show, I hope Tyrion isn't killed off now over this dagger business.....

[Downunder]

Yep, three episodes in and I'm hooked (actually I was hooked at the end of the first episode)

[Requiem]

Where the hell did my other post go in here?

[Requiem]

Just bumping this thread to say holy fucking balls that was an awesome episode (ep 5)

[Miotch]

Yeah that was pretty fucking incredible.

[Brigstocke]

Best episode yet. It all seems to be coming together at the series midway point here.

[Snowden]

Amazing amazing show...best thing HBO has put out in quite some time.

[Brigstocke]

Since Sex in The City no less. :shifty:

I think we should all start using characters from the show as avatars and having their names as Customer titles like all the 'Ghostbusters' ones from a while ago in a daft attempt at growing the 'cult' of people watching from the boards.

[Snowden]

I was thinking the same thing, but going w/ the different houses instead. Though if I'm going character, Jon Snow is mine.

Regardless, here's where we'd go: http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/inside/extras/download/avatars.html

[Requiem]

Done.

[Brigstocke]

Epic lads, Epic.

[Snowden]

Done as well, though mildly sad to see Req's avatar gone.

[Brigstocke]

Here you go Narc,

http://winter-is-coming.net/images/jbw-cos-main.jpg

[The Destroyer]

Good episode, as always. :y:

Good idea on the avatar thing. Who to choose though?

[Requiem]

Your current avatar makes me think of either The Mountain or The Hound

[Brigstocke]

Good episode, as always. :y:

Good idea on the avatar thing. Who to choose though?

You are Khal Drogo.

[Miotch]

I'll claim The Kingslayer though I'm not changing my avatar.

[Brigstocke]

Well then fuck you.

[Fignuts]

My avatar is far too iconic to change for a tv show.

[Brigstocke]

This TV show is too Iconic for your avatar more like.

[Fignuts]

Brigstocke, clearly misunderstanding the depths of my greatness.

[Brigstocke]

Brigstocke, clearing understanding the depths of your arse.

[Requiem]

Wish it was Sunday already cause I am pumped for the next episode. I have gotten a group of people hooked on this now. Been keeping the episodes on my flash drive and offering them to anyone that likes good TV. Gotten several hooked now.

[Snowden]

Really really torn about reading the books. I've bought them, but I dunno when I want to start them. I figure I'll love the books, but I love the series as well...which one do I spoil? :(

[Requiem]

The season is supposed to cover the entire first book. Next season, the next.. etc.. So I would just wait till each season to read a book or something.

[Brigstocke]

I've got Mrs Stocke and Her mum and a few of the lads at work watching, I downloaded torrents of the first five episodes and handed them out on discs at work.

[Brigstocke]

Just watched this weeks episode, downloaded it because I couldn't wait till it airs here tonight.

Best one yet, the scene with the skydoor was amazing and Tyrion was absolutely brilliant. The scenes involving the Doth'Raki were great, they really set them apart as savages with the rituals they performed and a surprise death aswell.

[Miotch]

Another amazing episode, though I kind of wish I hadn't read the book. Knowing what's coming takes something away. I dunno.

They handled the crowning fucking amazingly though.

[Requiem]

Awesome episode again. Glad I haven't read the book yet. Going to read the first after this season probably, though if I love it I might have a problem keeping from reading the rest before the rest of the show airs.

[Miotch]

For those of you who haven't read the books, who do you think is the next major character to get offed?

[Miotch]

Also I recommend reading the books. They're phenomenal, and I'm still thoroughly enjoying the show.

I just started the 3rd book and am 10 chapters in or so.

[Nark Order]

Miotch snoozed and now all the Kingslayers are belong to us.

[Miotch]

I claimed it, though I refuse to change my avatar because it is awesome.

[Miotch]

So really that's just like my sloppy seconds there narc

[The Destroyer]

Another great episode.

Bit annoyed about the death, but oh well. Shit happens.

[Miotch]

Why does that death annoy you? That always seemed like an inevitability to me.

[The Destroyer]

Hmm.

I actually quite liked Viserys. Not sure why, I just liked how pathetic and needy he came across and I've always liked Harry Lloyd as an actor. I was fully expecting him to die eventually, just a shame it had to come so soon. Suppose he went out in style at least.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Gave the first episode a watch following Brigstockes reccomendation.

While it didn't grab me in like pilots of other shows that I love(d), it did interest me enough for me to check out the next couple of episodes. I'll form a proper opinion after a couple more episodes. Am I right in saying there's 6 episodes out at the moment?

The blonde bird is fit.

[Miotch]

6, yes, but I believe 7 is floating around the internet as well.

[4 knuckles up]

Good lord I love this show. Gutted Viserys died, such a well acted character. The Imp steals just about every scene he's in. Sean Bean is reliably good... Oh, and i've been really impressed with all the child actors, too. Particularly the youngest Stark child. Spot on!

/Hopefully my new picture of Bronn is up, too!

[Miotch]

I don't think you've actually seen much of the youngest Stark child, though I assume you mean Arya who is the 2nd youngest.

[The Destroyer]

Yeah ok, I'll join in. But not as Brigstocke's choice. :(

[Requiem]

Miotch is too lame to sit with the cool kids at lunch. This thread is almost completely full of win, just looking at everyone's avatars. :)

[4 knuckles up]

I don't think you've actually seen much of the youngest Stark child, though I assume you mean Arya who is the 2nd youngest.

Ahh, thats right. Very much enjoyed her "Dancing lessons". :y:

[Brigstocke]

For those of you who haven't read the books, who do you think is the next major character to get offed?

I think Catelyn, Robert Baratheon, Ned Stark and Uncle Benjin will all die eventually, but I think Littlefinger may be next.

I'm guessing the books carry on over a large time frame and as the story progresses some of the younger characters like Joffrey, The Younger Stark children and Catelyn's Nephew who still sucks booby will be replaced with older actors for future seasons?

[Nark Order]

Just posting for avatar sequence.

[Brigstocke]

We really need a Khal Drogo.

[Requiem]

Would have picked him had I not chosen The Imp. Looking forward to seeing him slaughter people at some point. Hoping it happens this season and that I don't have to wait.

[Downunder]

Just saw the 7th episode - holy shit, this series just gets better and better.

[The Destroyer]

Downunder saves the day.

[Boomer]

The book is really worth reading, and I don't think they could be doing any better considering the length of the source material. What they've changed or omitted mostly makes sense.

Still some crazy shit to go, my friends.

[The Destroyer]

I've got no desire to read the books while the show is still on the air. I'd rather be surprised.

Maybe a few years down the line once the series is over, I'll look at reading them.

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

I agree with Destroyer, I'll read the books after the series ends.

[Requiem]

Wow, show is fucking intense.

Knew little finger couldn't be trusted.

[Boomer]

Well the first book is almost over anyway, so you might as well read it after the finale while you wait for the second "season".

[The Destroyer]

Far too much backstabbing and betrayal going on here.

Only 3 more episodes to go. :(

[Brigstocke]

Simply brilliant. Little Stocke has the first book on hi shopping list for fathers day.

[St. Jimmy]

I kind of want all episodes of this show to be over and done, all seasons. I hate waiting and just want to watch it from start to finish right now.

This show makes me feel like:
http://weirdtaste.com/img/i_came_3.jpg

[Snowden]

Just finished watching episode 7...the build to the climax (pardon the sequential posting pun) of the story has absolutely been brilliant. Very very curious to see when the White Walkers play a role in things up at the wall.

We've got White Walkers and Khal Drogo both making their way to King's landing, and an absolute storm of shit in the capital. When all these three things converge...madness :love:

[Miotch]

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Amazing.

[Snowden]

Love how Joffrey sounds like such a little pansy bitch.

[Requiem]

Literally got chills when Khal Drogo went on his tirade. Wasn't sure how I felt about his voice at the beginning of the show, but it is totally fitting and he is a serious mofo.

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

For those who don't know, Khal Drogo is Conan The Barbarian now.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Want to carry on watching this but I hate watching stuff online.

[4 knuckles up]

Bit torrent has been excellent for me. Some eztv uploader on pirate bay is what I use. Great picture / sound quality, and quick enough for me to watch on monday night.

[Brigstocke]

I've relentled and started reading the books.

Just finished the first hundred or so pages, (where the first TV episode finished)

Here are some points I'd like to make.

* Robb Stark and Jon Snow look nothing like 14 years of age on the TV Show.
* In watching the show I wasn't aware of 'Rickon' the youngest Stark child.
* I thought Theon was the 5th Stark Child (It hasn't been put across in the show very well how a Greyjoy came to be living with the Starks. Although maybe that will come later when it has more relevance)
* It's after reading this section of the first book that I realise how well Mark Addy captured Robert Baratheon.
* I concur with Narc, The Daenerys chapters are fabulous.

[Boomer]

All the children were made older in the TV series by a few years per Martin's suggestions - much easier to find good actors that way. Rickon is in the TV series, but he's not really important to anything considering how young he is. Theon gets much more explanation in the second book.

[RP]

thinking about getting hbo again to watch this. I know nothing about it tbh. I wish they put The Wire back on demand

[Brigstocke]

Your boy Drogo just ripped Mago's Larynx clean off. Epic Times.

[The Destroyer]

I love this show so much.

That bit at the start with Forel was just brilliant. :'(

[RoXer]

Skipped down to the quick reply box to tell everyone here that I can't wait to watch this. I'll dl it once the entire season is over. Then I'll post my thoughts along with you guys. Might even change my avatar to join your super cool club. Can't wait. Love you

[Miotch]

thinking about getting hbo again to watch this. I know nothing about it tbh. I wish they put The Wire back on demand
If you subscribe to HBO and you're provider isn't Time Warner you can get HBOGO for free. It has every episode of the wire available to stream from your laptop or ipad or whatever.

[Requiem]

Just do it now Roxer and get started. There are only a couple episodes left in the season.

[RoXer]

Can't wait to read that post that Requiem made. Not gunna read it though, it could have spoilers. I hope he addresses me in it though.

[Requiem]

Don't be Kalyx 2.0

[RoXer]

Nah, I'm gunna dl this and "The Killing" once they're done and once I've finished Six Feet Under.

[Requiem]

Also, about the most recent episode.



Everything is just happening so quickly now. I love it. Not sure how much they're going to get done in this season, but I just know I'm going to be dying for next season as soon as this is over. Love the dire wolves. Syrio Forel is a badass, and I seriously hope he is not dead. My friends and I all heard a metal sword drop, or clang against stone.. soooo, they left it open with not showing us what happened.

So, Rob Stark told the scout they were headed straight for Tywin. In reality, they're going for Jaime and the River Lords.

White walkers.. geez. Gonna be hell on earth the moment they get past the wall. I foresee a dragon coming into play somewhere in this series. No way they were foreshadowing so much with the eggs and talking about it if there isn't going to be one. I see a dragon being what saves them from the white walkers.

[Brigstocke]

Nevermind all that buddy.

Look at this

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Also, excellent quote from Tyrion this week.

Shagar - How do you want to die half-man?
Tyrion - In my bed when I'm 80 years old with a belly full of wine and a girls mouth around my cock.

[Miotch]

Shagga*

[Brigstocke]

Sry m8, I havn't got that far into the book yet to not have to guess at the spelling. The book is fantasmic so far though.

[Brigstocke]

How did it take a TV show for me to know of this book?

Literally read 3/4 of it last night up to where we are on TV.

I strongly recommend everyone reading it, I will even snail mail my copy to somebody once I'm done if there are any takers?

[The Destroyer]

I would read it, if I didn't have literally 100 other books waiting to be read first.

Some day, though.

[Requiem]

Send it this way when you're done. Sign the inside cover, and we'll pass the book on through TPWW. :D

[Brigstocke]

Good plan champ. Not got that busy a weekend planned will likely be done by Monday.

[Snowden]

Just watched the most recent episode...absolutely fantastic. I don't think I'll be able to resist reading the books much longer.

Sir Barristan is also an absolute man amongst men. I can't express in words how much I love how they've developed his character so well with so little screen time.

You know what, gonna start reading the books right now.

[Brigstocke]

I just read one of the saddest things of my life. Like the end of Braveheart only worser.

[Miotch]

What was it Brigstocke?

[Brigstocke]

You know what it was, I gave you a huge clue and you've read it.

[The Destroyer]

Don't post it unless it's already happened on TV. Spoiler tags or not, I will read it. I have no willpower. :(

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Briggers, you should most definitely burn all the episodes onto disc and send them through snail mail instead.

[Brigstocke]

You could always just watch them on Dailymotion and save me the effort cocker.

[Brigstocke]

Don't post it unless it's already happened on TV. Spoiler tags or not, I will read it. I have no willpower. :(

It's on TV Tonight mate :'(

[The Destroyer]

If I'm not in tears come 10pm, there'll be hell to pay.

[Brigstocke]

If you havn't posted a picture of your tear stained face by 10:15 there will be hell to pay.

[Miotch]

I just think it was a bit over the top to gang rape Arya like that. I mean, the girl's only like 10.

[Brigstocke]

Can't believe Littlefinger was the only one who didn't join in. He's the first one you'd look at and think 'Paedo Rapist'

[The Destroyer]

I hadn't even noticed they've been juggling the locations shown in the title sequence depending on what areas are actually featured in the episode. Nice little detail.

[Brigstocke]

I just noticed that aswell with 'The Twins' being on this episode.

[Brigstocke]

Lord Frey is aces :lol:

[Requiem]

I just think it was a bit over the top to gang rape Arya like that. I mean, the girl's only like 10.

Wait, what?

[The Destroyer]

No tears, but that was a fucking downbeat ending. :(

[Brigstocke]

:'(

[The Destroyer]

I hope someone beats Joffrey to death with a blunt object. :'(

[Brigstocke]

I told you :'(

[Miotch]

Eh, Ned had too much honor to really stick around long term in this series. Get over it.

[The Destroyer]

Damn your heart of stone.

[Snowden]

Eddard :'(

[Snowden]

Joffrey may be one of the most despicable characters to grace televisions in a very long time.

It's beyond the point of loving to hate the kid. Jamie Lannister, I can love to hate. Joffrey I just want dead :mad:

[Brigstocke]

It won't be long before his mother poisons him and declares his younger brother Tommen as king.

[Brigstocke]

It's been annoying me that I recognise the guy who plays Bronn the Sellsword, It's done my head in for weeks.

I relented today and looked it up

British viewers prepare yourselves for a *SHOCKING REVELATION* American viewers I have no news for you I'm sorry.

We all know that Bronn looks like this.

http://bestfantasystories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Game-Of-Thrones-Bronn-Sellsword-100x100.jpg

What isn't obvious there is that once upon a Soldiering time he used to be this.


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[The Destroyer]

Yeah I already knew that. I was pretty surprised, since I haven't seen him in anything for years and years.

[Brigstocke]

Steal my thunder then Rab C if I care.

[CSL]

lol what Jerome Flynn is still alive? Last I saw him was on some god awful chat show years ago and he was doing (albeit pretty good) Tommy Cooper impressions

[Brigstocke]

Just like That.

[whiteyford]

Second series starts filming next month, i'm gonna have to start reading the books, cant wait that long.

[The Destroyer]

lol what Jerome Flynn is still alive? Last I saw him was on some god awful chat show years ago and he was doing (albeit pretty good) Tommy Cooper impressions
I dunno if IMDB is accurate, but he seemingly hadn't had a film or TV acting role since 2000 before Game of Thrones. Quite a comeback if it's accurate.

There's just far too many good British actors in it in general.

[Snowden]

About 300 pages into the first book (where lady Stark takes Tyrion hostage). Loving it...getting a much more "rich" understanding of the history and what's going on in the background of the story.

Going to have a dilemma on my hand when I finish it...don't know if I want to watch the series or read the books first.

[Requiem]

Season finale tonight. Omg. :'( Gonna be so anxious for the next season instantly.

[The Destroyer]

I'm abandoning my avatar after the season is over, just for the record.

[Snowden]

Business has certainly picked up...can't wait for season 2. Probably won't be able to resist carrying onwards in the series.

Don't know if everyone's seen it yet, so I won't post any spoilers...but whoa baby we're in for a doozy next year.

[Requiem]

DRAGONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Destroyer]

Must resist urge to spoil. :'(

Only got to hold out til 9pm tonight.

[The Destroyer]

I really hate the Lannisters. Nice to see Cersei isn't limiting her incest to one family member as well. :'(

[The Destroyer]

Awesome stuff. Is it time for Season 2 yet?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Been watching the whole series throughout yesterday and today. Just watched episode 9.

:'(

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I get the feeling Jaime Lannister will have some sort of a redemption moment in the next series.

Also, Dragonnnnnnnnnnssssssssssss.

[Snowden]

Either that, or he'll be incredibly pissed that his sister needed a spare dick in his absence. Looking forward to where that storyline goes.

[Buzzkill]

Just watched the whole season in 4 days, fucking loved it. Sets a really epic foundation for where the series can go.

[RoXer]

Gunna start this todayyyyyyyy(maybe tomorrow)

[Requiem]

Either that, or he'll be incredibly pissed that his sister needed a spare dick in his absence. Looking forward to where that storyline goes.

Nah, I have a feeling he knows she fucks whoever she wants. Sure, they're in love. But he did mention in that one episode to Tyrion 'Our sister does have odd needs' or something like that.

[RoXer]

Who is the brunette in episode 2 that teaches Danaerys how to grind? Because damn

[RoXer]

http://www.google.com/search?q=Roxanne+McKee&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=595

[G]

Marathoned the entire thing today. Hate so much what happened at the end of 9. Took a few screenshots of the amazing scenery that I am using in my wallpaper rotation.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4845/got1n.png
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5540/got2u.png
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8183/got3j.png

[CSL]

http://www.google.com/search?q=Roxanne+McKee&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=595

lol crazy that she's in this, had no idea, mad hot but she's been in Hollyoaks (god awful soap for teenagers and birds) and that's about it

[The Destroyer]

You seem to know an awful lot about Hollyoaks, CSL.

[Brigstocke]

Who is the brunette in episode 2 that teaches Danaerys how to grind? Because damn

It's Roxanne Mckee of Hollyoaks fame.

[Brigstocke]

Nevermind I didn't read the rest of the posts here.

Also, Cannot wait for the next season, I'm 15-17 chapters into Clash of Kings and my goodness it fabulius.

The first two episodes of the next series will offer some of Tyrions best moments.

[CSL]

You seem to know an awful lot about Hollyoaks, CSL.

From the age of about 14 through until maybe 20 I KNEW MY HOLLYOAKS and even after that I'd at least keep track of the birds via girlfriends watching etc. The omnibus was ultimate cheap cider-induced hangover TV on a Sunday morning with The O.C.

[RP]

I'm half way finished with the eighth episode. What a fantastic show. I might need an avatar. Is Jon Snow taken?

Also, I haven't read the books, but I'll pick the first up when I'm done with the season. How many are there?

[RP]

Just finished. Holy shit at the very end.

The dude who is with Dany. The traitor. He's the son of the Lord at the wall? He's probably my favorite character. I bet he becomes a total badass and rides a dragon and shit.

[RP]

Also the wolves and the crippled Stark boy, seem to be pointless right now.

[Requiem]

Wow, didn't realize he was that guy's son. Just looked it up and sure enough, he is. So that was his sword that Snow is carrying now. Jorah the Andal, aka Jorah Mormont. Probably one of my favorite characters. He is a traitor because he sold slaves, but he is obviously very noble with his intentions at times. I like that he decided not to go back even with a pardon, and stayed to watch Dany because he saw a different side of her than what he's probably known about the Targaryens. Probably knew that if anything went wrong, she wouldn't make it on her own. He's the only real friend she has in the whole world really.

[Miotch]

You do realize that he was Varys's spy right? And that his information led to the whole poison scene, which was why he was to get a pardon?

[Requiem]

Yeah, I got that. He's the reason they knew she was pregnant. But he changed his mind about it right then. Could have just let her die and been done with the entire thing right then and there. But he didn't, and now he is falling for her.

[Buzzkill]

Also the wolves and the crippled Stark boy, seem to be pointless right now.

I have a feeling that Bran is gonna become a badass horseman/archer, and will fit in very well with the Dothraki when those storylines eventually merge.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

He's crippled and has had the occasional psychic moment. He's probably going to shave his head and recruit a bunch of mutants.

[Miotch]

Has anyone read the books? I'm a good way through the 3rd and kind of want to have a good cry.

[Brigstocke]

I started the first installment of the third book today.

The second book (and thus season, fingers crossed) is far better than the first. Lots of epic Tyrion scenes, Stuff from beyond the wall and a whole bunch of new characters are on the way. Some new 'magical' elements and a few surprises.

I would love to discuss the books in detail with you Miotch.

My favourite character seems to change with each chapter. I am in love with Tyrion, Jorah Mormont, Jon Snow, Theon Greyjoys sister, The Hound, and Quorin Halfhand. I cannot for the love of god decide who's fucking side Varys is on.

[Miotch]

Varys is on the side of the realm.

The third book shits all over the first two. It seems that every other chapter or so there's a giant FUCK ME moment or twist. Lots of people die. Lots of people you've come to know and love. :(

I've heard the 4th book is a bit dry in comparison to the first 3. I'm going to try to power through though because I've heard really good things about the 5th book release.

[The Destroyer]

Hey shut up about the books. :(

[Miotch]

No real spoilers up there. Does it really shock you that Tyrion has amazing moments or that lots of people die?

If I want to discuss a major event I promise you I will aptly label the spoiler.

[Brigstocke]

Miotch I think we should post a load of false spoilers without spoiler tags to annoy people.

Heres a good one.

Tyrion Marries Sansa Stark.

[RP]

Miotch I think we should post a load of false spoilers without spoiler tags to annoy people.

Heres a good one.

Tyrion Marries Sansa Stark.

Ban Brigstocke imo. Seriously.

[Brigstocke]

May aswell, I barely have anytime to spend here these days :(

Stannis Baratheons shadow kills his own brother.

[RP]

Peter Dinklage got nominated for an Emmy

[Brigstocke]

'Gods be good' He will win it, I would hope he'd also trade the trophy for a nights wenching in Flea Bottom.

[Rock Bottom]

I dunno if everyone's all the way through yet so just to be safe

Why can Sean Bean never ever live ever?

Besides that (he's one of my favorite actors), this is a good show. I haven't really checked out many other medieval series but my brother recommended this one. It has great character depth and somehow manages not to be confined to just that. I began to realize toward the end of the first season that this show is about a much bigger plot than a handful of people and their struggles. It's really well done. When I compare it to other things I've seen that mostly revolve around characters, it's refreshing. Doesn't seem to have anything stale about it. I might end up reading the books, but I enjoy the acting so far.

[Brigstocke]

Part one of the third book is the best book I've ever read, and I've read all of the Adrian Mole Diaries.

[Miotch]

Book 3 is ridiculously good.

[Brigstocke]

It's nice that there are chapters from Jamie's point of view in the third book, I feel like I know him better now.

I'd like Jorah Mormont chapters too.

So many new questions too get answers for now.

[Requiem]

SPOILERS. I don't even want to know if a character still exists in whatever book. :mad: also I never got anything in the mail from you so I just bought the book.

[Snowden]

Just finished the first book, about to start the second one...absolutely in love with how much more "rich" the story is in the book.

Had a hard time moving very quickly through the first one on account of me knowing whats going to happen, but I feel like the rest of them are going to fly by.

[Buzzkill]

jfc stop talking about the books.

[RoXer]

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[The Destroyer]

That just ruins the magic. Very convincing CGI though.

[Brigstocke]

Fuck, I thought it was a REAL dragon.

[Requiem]

Really convincing CGI in this show. :y: Good job.

[Taker it Easy]

There were many moments during season 1 that made me feel or think that this was a really bland show for HBO (considering their legacy of phenominal series such as Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Oz, Sopranos, The Larry Sanders Show). With this in mind GOT is a lack luster show for HBO yet there were some good moments, enough good moments for me to look forward to watching season 2.

[Requiem]

Disagree 100%

The production quality, acting moments, and now after reading about 1/4 of the way through the first book, the story. All of it is top notch. What I expect out of HBO is -quality-. Not huge twists, or a lot of swearing. Not sure what you expected as I don't care much for, or really have much experience with any of those shows except for Curb Your Enthusiasm.. and any comparison to a show with absolutely zero similarities is pretty unfair.

I see GoT as very similar to Rome and Band of Brothers as far as 'what they were going for' and just the feel of the show. It's not some week-by-week show. It's a story show, and it did an excellent job of telling the story.

[Requiem]

If this show keeps up with as many seasons as there are meant to be books, I have no doubt in my mind that it will go down as one of HBO's best shows.

[Requiem]

BOOM

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[Requiem]

Also, Brigstocke.. I never got anything in the mail from you. :(

But I went out and bought the book anyways, and I'm about 400 pages in and loving it. So many details they left out of the show. Some things I don't know why they didn't expand on, like the Hand's Tourney.

[Miotch]

They had to fit it all into 10 episodes.

[Requiem]

Yeah I get that. Think that episode would have been AWESOME though. I mean, didn't they stretch the tourney between two eps anyways? And it wasn't even all of it. Like, The Hound actually jousting and kicking Jaime Lannister's ass. Or how the Lannisters had actually planned on killing the King in the melee.

[Requiem]

Some of the stuff they left out just gives you a different impression of certain characters. Some of it, I get though. Like pointless details that wouldn't change much.

[Requiem]

Any word on how many episodes the 2nd season will be?

[Buzzkill]

Pretty sure they announced it would be 10 episodes again and lots of ppl "freaked out"

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

The author of the books must be making a bundle at the mo; Waterstones and Tesco seem to be selling alot of them and have deals going on and stuff.

[Riker]

I wont spoil anything, but I hope they slightly shy away from the books. They were nearly dead on in season one, and I just dont think the coming books will adapt in the same way - just too much going on. I nthe Intro season it worked.

Plus with the books constant killing of characters and introduction of new ones, the series would tear through 300 actors a season.

By far this is my favorite show on television. Slightly edges out Sons of Anarchy

[Miotch]

Seasons 2 and 3 are going to be ridiculous. They may lose a bunch of people during season 4 though.

And Req, I get what you're saying but what would you have had them leave out?

[Requiem]

DUNNO. Read like another 90 pages last night. Loving this book. Can't wait to read the next already.

[Requiem]

Finished the 1st book last night and started on the 2nd. Good stuff.

[Requiem]

Already about to finish the 3rd book. This book was fucking craaaazy. Can't even count the number of times I laughed out loud at something that happened/was said. Toward the end I was fucking glued to it. So happy when certain things happened, and legit surprised at certain things.

Fantastic book. Like 25 pages away from finishing it I think, and I already picked up the next one.

[Requiem]

So

Littlefinger is way more slick than I gave him credit for. Thought he was kind of predictable for a bit, but wow. Getting Lysa to poison Jon Arryn. Becoming a Lord and then going to the Vale and murdering her.

Also, Jon Snow is a BADASS. Knew he wouldn't take Stannis' offer to be Lord of Winterfell. He went through too much shit for his brothers to just turn his back on them. Alliser Thorne is a prick and I hope Jon Snow treats him as nice as he possibly can just to spite the fuck and make him feel bad for ever doubting him.

Samwell :y:

Arya killing bitches. She is going to be one COLD bitch by the time she's grown. Really liked all of her chapters. She has gone through one of the biggest transformations of all the characters, except maybe Daenerys, except she has sort of 'fallen into' her role now and hasn't changed a whole lot from the end of the first book.

Really liked Ser Barristan showing up to fight for her. Had been really disappointed that he hadn't shown up in the books after walking out of the King's Court, and then BOOM out of nowhere, he saves her life and Jorah realizes who he is. Good shit.

Also have no idea what Tyrion is going to do now that he has to run. Liked that Jaime released him. Lots of 'oh shit' moments in the 3rd book. It's great how the author manages to do things without them being predictable. Like, you legit have no idea what's going to happen.. like at the Frey's wedding. Knew shit was suspicious, especially with Grey Wind getting pissed the second they got there. But then shit just went down all at once, and people were dying. Robb and Catelyn. Was like OH SHIT WHAT?!?!!

Good stuff. One of my favorite series now. Book 4 has started off dreadfully slow so far. Didn't really give a shit about 'the prophet' or the 'captain of the guards' at all, but that's all I've read so far.

[RoXer]

I think there's a book thread

[RoXer]

http://www.tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114107

[G]

i guess he forgot he made that thread

[Requiem]

I remembered. But nobody used it. :( And this one was still on the front page.

[G]

how many books are in this series, and are they finished with it or making more

[Requiem]

5 books are currently out, 2 more are planned to 'finish' the series.

[Buzzkill]

Damn, just bought the first three. I have like 3670 pages to go now. Gonna take me like 5 months.

Has taken me like 3 days to get thru 180 pages of the first one.

[Brigstocke]

I've just finished 'A Feast for Crows' not as good as Storm of Swords in that not as much happens but I still cannot see an ending, I want this fictional world to be real and neverending.

Buzzkill, Theres something coming up soon that you will like about Varys. He's as slick as Littlefinger in some ways.

[Requiem]

I'm like 80 pages from finishing A Feast for Crows. Definitely not as good as the previous book, but I'm looking forward to the next to see what happens from the other perspectives.

[Brigstocke]

Just got a hardback copy of Dance with dragons, it's heavy as a Narcissus, I'll be able to legit do a 'gunshow' by the time I've finished this.

[Requiem]

Already really like the beginning of Dance. Also got the hardback, and wish the store had had hardbacks of all the rest so I'd have the whole collection in hardback. It is pretty nice.

[VSG]

I have finished the season, and here I am. Just popping in to say :wave:

[Buzzkill]

Season 2 casting: http://tvovermind.zap2it.com/cable/hbo/game-of-thrones/game-thrones-meet-faces-season-2/86984

Spoilers obviously

Notable omissions...Hoster, Brynden and Edmure Tully...Apparently there is no Riverrun in the second season

[Shaved Monkey]

I really don't understand why they changed a couple of the characters. Even just minor things like a name.

Doesn't make sense to me.

[Buzzkill]

I really don't understand why they changed a couple of the characters. Even just minor things like a name.

Doesn't make sense to me.

If Alton Lannister takes the role of Cleos Frey, that would make sense

[Buzzkill]

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Slight spoilers for Season 2 (not really tho)

[Buzzkill]

Hearing them talk about the difficulties of creating so many new spaces makes the decision to cut out Riverrun more understandable...considering they need to build sets for
Harrenhal, Dragonstone, Storm's End, Pyke, The Fist, Craster's Keep, God's Eye, and Qarth...just off the top of my head.

[Requiem]

omgomgomgomg i want.

Also, I finished the current books. It is both awesome, and terrible that I have to wait about 7 years now to see this show/series finished. It was said by Martin that the 3rd book would likely be split into 2 seasons.

[Buzzkill]

Also looks like...

There's gonna be a lot of Robb in Season 2 despite not making any appearances in the book

[Buzzkill]

omgomgomgomg i want.

Also, I finished the current books. It is both awesome, and terrible that I have to wait about 7 years now to see this show/series finished. It was said by Martin that the 3rd book would likely be split into 2 seasons.
Yeah I can't imagine them fitting all of Book 3 into a season...it would just be too much omfg packed into 10 episodes

[Buzzkill]

omgomgomgomg i want.

Also, I finished the current books. It is both awesome, and terrible that I have to wait about 7 years now to see this show/series finished. It was said by Martin that the 3rd book would likely be split into 2 seasons.
Did DWD make up for the slog of AFfC?

[Requiem]

Yes, I really liked it. Not that I didn't like AFfC, as it introduced a lot of new perspectives and such. It was just slow, and it wasn't focused on the characters I wanted to hear about for the most part. DWD was a whole lot of what I wanted to read about.

[Buzzkill]

That is great news

[Shaved Monkey]

Yeah, DWD was pretty tremendous. In some of the books certain characters have a lot of chapters but they still feel kind of stagnant, but in DWD I thought that every chapter was actually moving the story forward in a significant way.

The next book better not take as long to come out as DWD did though.

[Brigstocke]

Just bought me a new T-Shirt.


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[Mooияakeя™]

Sahara Knite was an extra in this. She used to escort and pisses on people.

[BigDaddyCool]

Love this series. I got at stark coffee cup and a greyjoy custom title.

I'm up to the third book as well. Watching the bluray extras.

[Requiem]

Nice, didn't know you were into it.

Book 3 is incredible. Didn't know the bluray was out already.

[BigDaddyCool]

Nice, didn't know you were into it.

Book 3 is incredible. Didn't know the bluray was out already.

I pre-ordered it, got the stark key chain. It is amazing. I finally bought a bluray player just for this tv show. I had a different, but I left it at my girlfriends house cause it was easier at the time, and all the blurays I own before GoT have dvd's with them. But I got tired of watching this at my gf's house because she won't sit down and watch the first episode with me, so I won't let her watch any of the later episodes.

[Requiem]

Why won't she? :'( It's really a fantastic series.

[BigDaddyCool]

Why won't she? :'( It's really a fantastic series.

She wants to and would watch it over here. But if we are watching it at her house, her son would most likely come in and probably while there are tits on the screen.

Anyhow, I understand why they have to change things from book to screen, but I am disappointed the Hound doesn't get more play in the show.

[MVP]

Just started watching this show. Loving it so far.

[The Destroyer]

Looking forward to this coming back next week.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Kinda forgotten some bits from season 1. Might have to rewatch if I get the chance, or maybe just hope my memory will be refreshed while watching.

[XL]

Think I'm gonna go buy the blu ray tomorrow. Don't really know all that much about the show but I've heard good things and at the bargain price of £25.50 for the HD discs, who can argue?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Where's that from? Might pick them up myself.

[VSG]

In the time between the two seasons I read all 5 books and am an ardent fan now. Just wish I didn't have to wait another 2-3 years for the next book :'(

[XL]

Where's that from? Might pick them up myself.
£30 at Morrisons. But I work there and it'a 15% discount day tomorrow.

[Miotch]

In the time between the two seasons I read all 5 books and am an ardent fan now. Just wish I didn't have to wait another 2-3 years for the next book :'(

you mean 5-7 years by the way

and lets be honest, GRRM will probably be dead before it ever gets released.

[Requiem]

lol was actually thinking about that the other day. Guy is so heavy that it wouldn't surprise me if he keeled over of a heart attack or something before this ever gets finished. Dunno, now that the series is this popular, 3ish years may not be such a stretch. He may want to capitalize on it now, because... y'know.. money. Also, it will be about 7 years from now for all of the show to be done, assuming they do book 3 in 2 seasons as I've read they will. So, I would think he will probably plan to have the last book done for a tandem release when the final season of the show airs.

[VSG]

Well he did confide the story endings as he saw it to the producers and directors apparently JUST IN CASE. But he does not want anyone to write and finish the book series if he dies. Faggot.

[BigDaddyCool]

I made my girlfriend watch the first episode. She made me watch the rest this weekend.

[VSG]

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Fucking pumped for this season, especially with Spartacus done with its season.

[Shaggy]

Yea now that Spartacus is done with ive started watching Season of GOT.

Ive started on the first book but can someone tell me if the first book is the first season? or is the first season like half the first book? or a third?

[Boomer]

The first season is the first book entirely. Or what they could fit in anyway; they do a valiant job of it regardless.

[BigDaddyCool]

Yes the first book and first season are the same. My girlfriend is thinking of getting HBO so we can watch the new season.

[VSG]

Or you could just, you know, stream it :shifty: