OT: Winter Is Coming | Game of Thrones Discussion Thread

[awaz]

anybody who's read 'most of book 4 or more', did that bran scene where he went full warg happen later in the books? i dont remember that in the books, at least, not at that time

 

[BlueWolfZero]

Holy bloodbath...

 

[iruletheskool]

anybody who's read 'most of book 4 or more', did that bran scene where he went full warg happen later in the books? i dont remember that in the books, at least, not at that time

He reached to Hodor during that storm and was Summer during that fight, ya

 

[awaz]

He reached to Hodor during that storm and was Summer during that fight, ya

hm.. i clearly did not understand that scene in the book.. i remember him being summer, but i didnt realize he 'controlled it' any differently

 

[IndyAndy]

Right ATM, I'm wondering what may have happened (of camera, obviously) to the newlywed Lord Tully & his uncle: Surely they had to be killed too, right? They were Stark allies, after all.

... I know; I know: Nobody is going to give me 'spoilers'.

 

[iruletheskool]

hm.. i clearly did not understand that scene in the book.. i remember him being summer, but i didnt realize he 'controlled it' any differently

Oh he wasnt controlling Summer, no. I get what yer asking now

 

[iruletheskool]

Right ATM, I'm wondering what may have happened (of camera, obviously) to the newlywed Lord Tully & his uncle: Surely they had to be killed too, right? They were Stark allies, after all.

... I know; I know: Nobody is going to give me 'spoilers'.

 

[awaz]

Oh he wasnt controlling Summer, no. I get what yer asking now

ya, i guess i just didn't realize he 'chose' to enter summer at the time.. just thought it was another dream like he had previously

really intrigued by Bran's storylinle now haha

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So some thoughts from lastnight:

- I hope the Wildlings strategy for attacking Castle Black is a little better than their "sneak" attack on the farmhouse. Glad the weird dude is dead, he bugged me. Makes things more interesting for Jon Snow now.

- So Bran can control people's minds now? Probably would've been pretty useful against the Lannisters.

- Anybody else not care what happens to Sam and his box of rocks love interest?

- Things just keep going Khaleesi's way. Whether or not the new guy is truly legit or if he's scheming like just about everyone else is up in the air. I hope he's a good guy (the conversation with his other 2 leaders before he killed them last episode makes me think he's on the level).

- No King's Landing this episode, can't wait to see their reaction to this whole ordeal.

- Poor Arya, so close. Something tells me her and The Hound will wind up encountering The Brotherhood again.

 

[RangersReds03]

The difference between people who have read the books and haven't during last night's episode.

 

[NickVT10]

That's OK, I googled it. Wow, so much has happened since then in the books. But that event is referenced in the story even now. It was a pretty big deal.

I remember a few things that happened right about that timeframe. I am dying to ask if this or that has happened, but can't in case it HASN'T and will spoil the upcoming events.

But book 3 is pretty freaking awesome. Best one IMO.

I agree book 3 is the best. So much more happens in that book that will have to wait for season 4.

 

[NickVT10]

So some thoughts from lastnight:

- I hope the Wildlings strategy for attacking Castle Black is a little better than their "sneak" attack on the farmhouse. Glad the weird dude is dead, he bugged me. Makes things more interesting for Jon Snow now.

- So Bran can control people's minds now? Probably would've been pretty useful against the Lannisters.

- Anybody else not care what happens to Sam and his box of rocks love interest?

- Things just keep going Khaleesi's way. Whether or not the new guy is truly legit or if he's scheming like just about everyone else is up in the air. I hope he's a good guy (the conversation with his other 2 leaders before he killed them last episode makes me think he's on the level).

- No King's Landing this episode, can't wait to see their reaction to this whole ordeal.

- Poor Arya, so close. Something tells me her and The Hound will wind up encountering The Brotherhood again.

I think the Sam part is very important when you think about the events that have happened with him. He killed a white walker and knows how now.

That will be interesting to see. Roose Bolton did tell Rob that "The Lannisters send their regards" as he killed him.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I generally don't like this guy's write ups but I thought this one was fantastic:

Game of Thrones, Season 3, Episode 9: It's Like 'Rains' on Your Wedding Day - Hollywood Prospectus Blog - Grantland

 

[iruletheskool]

Roose would never say that

 

[xalbox]

Some people are taking this show a bit too seriously..

From the @RedWeddingTears on Twitter:

"I have no reason to live after watching that episode of game of thrones. My life is over."

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I mean, you were rooting for them all the way, so I get why people are upset, but what a great thing to have that much of an impact on people. That means the storytelling did it's job, that's why you need to shake things up and don't let people into a comfort zone. It keeps things interesting and fresh.

Besides, now everyone can throw their support 100% behind Khaleesi (or the Lannisters if you have no soul).

 

[Dacks]

Some shows kill characters just for a ratings boost. But in Game of Thrones, it fits the universe perfectly. Of course the Lannisters would try to assassinate Rob - it was just a matter of time before they got to somebody.

The episode definitely had an impact, but hopefully in a good way for most people. Keeps us on our toes. Definitely rooting for everyone but the Lannisters now, though.

 

[apachef4]

Roose would never say that

He did it in the book, too. I believe the book quote was: "Jaime Lannister sends his regards."

 

[RangersReds03]

He did it in the book, too. I believe the book quote was: "Jaime Lannister sends his regards."

I believe you are correct.

 

[johnnytata]

the thing i love about this series is how invested you get in the characters and their (seemingly) heavily important scheming and politics, the impact of gut ripping scenes like last night, but yet subtly throw in the serious game changers almost without people realizing it, two this season are sam the slayer and bran warging. basically trying to say that the two seconds where bran wargs into hodors head, to me, is a game changer.

that is some serious fucking power with some serious fucking possibilities.