SnowBastard

Consolidating Reek into Dagmer would take a lot out of the character if indeed there will be a different Ramsay later

Not in a purist way, I agree. But the way the show is being handled it makes perfect sense. Reek is not in the hunt, not at Winterfell, basically doesn't exist. But just look at Dagmer's actions and reactions to Theons choices. He is mirroring Ramsay. From a financial pov it makes perfect sense to merge the characters from the ones we have already seen. Ralph is not a big name actor but overkill for book Dagmer and miscast as book Dagmer but he fits the provoking, coniving side of Ramsay. So far Dagmer has been pushing Theon into all of his mistakes. I could be wrong and I'll be first to admit it but it just points to Dagmer = Ramsay. Look on the brighter side, at least Ramsay exists in the show.

Loved the way Dagmer looked at the two boys running in the courtyard. I think it's safe to say that the scene Alfie was talking about in episode 10 is the reveal that Dagmer is Ramsay. I personally love this and have come to terms with the changes. Waldau's portrayal of Jaime is mind blowing. Next season will be amazing for him. New mountain did ok in this episode. I think they had to change the Quarth storyline to keep people interested as the book Dany storyline got stale from Clash till The very end of Dance IMO so there will be many more changes in the next few seasons. I have to say that I think Alfie is the standout actor this season. I really enjoyed Tyrion in the beginning but damn they are just doing a fantastic job with the Theon arc.