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I loved it. I love the books, but other ser Barristan's death and some small complaints, the show is slowly taking over my loyaly. The Wun Wun scene was a great omage to the one in the book when he did eqctly that. Trion releasing the dragons was far more moving than some punk getting bbq'd, and the resurrection was perfect.

I see your point kohai. lol. I must say though, having a few decades experience in Kenjutsu, I have seen several old men with some pretty stunning swordsmanship. I do understand that his skill would diminish with age, but dont forget that even JL said there were maybe three men in the 7Ks that may stand a chance against him, one of those was assuredy Ser Barristan. My real point was that 5 or 6 dagger wielding assassins shouldnt have stood a swowballs chance in hell against him. I just wish that if they were going to kill off a charachter that has been built up over 5 seasons as such a legendar,y expert swordsman, they would have made his end a bit more legendary. Just my opinion, I do see your point though.

So Ser Barristan could cut through 6 kings gaurd like carving a cake but 5 assassins with daggers and masks best him in broad day light??? Pretty weak!!

Awesome rant. I agree completely. If some people are so upset about every deviation to the text then dont watch it! Stop torturing yourselves and find something else to do. Personally I would loose interest pretty fast if the show was simply a page by page cutout of the novels.

IMO. Brienne made Jame Lannister look a fool, the hound should be a walk in the park. I loved that scene. I hated the way he just whimpered out in the book, at least he went down swinging.

Agreed! Perfect 10

Agreed!

Hahaha! You are obviously not a producer! If you are so enraged about this episode, how have you gotten this far? 10 episodes to cover 600 pages is not easy.

Try a Disney movie then, you may sleep easier!

Yes, Greywind needed to kick some ass before going down!

I love the darkness and unpredictability to the books and the show. I you want cookie cutter plots and happy endings, try a Disney movie!

Good call

Heartbreaking. Lady Talisa's death was horrifying, perhaps the cruelest death in the series yet. The only complaint I can make is regarding Greywind. In the book the dire wolf wend down swinging. To see him shot down like a fish in a barrel was dissapointing. Having said that, The episode left me reeling, just like the book. Well done!!

I agree with everything you said except the last part about the white walkers. I loved that scene. The third horn blast and Ed yelling "RUN!" As far as the white walker ignoring Sam, the same could be said for season 1 episode 1 when the deserter was aparently let go aswell, only to be beheaded by Eddard once captured. I'm thinking the White walkers like to leave a survivor to spread fear of their return. Just my 2 cents

agreed, no rocket science here

They Let Will live in s01e01, why not Sam in this one.

I think the "Other" ignored Sam for the same reason they let Will go at the beginning of season 1. Cinimatically I think it works. Leaving someone to tell the story and spread the fear. I agree as well. The best Episode yet.

At the 53.33rd minute of episode 9 Tyrion takes off his helm just prior to the ser Mandon moment.

no more than the way Robert and Ned are portrayed in the books. Robert Killed Rhaegar Targaryen on the battle field

Agreed, not necessary at all. A brilliant job in simplifying the book in that aspect. I would have loved to have seen the chain but it would have required so much screen time in the setup that it had to be scraped. the wildfife scene was stunning. Just like the novel the wildfire literally consumed the ships within range. It didnt just set them ablaze but actually seemed to melt them alltogether. Also, the way the hound reacted to the inferno was well acted and really drove home the point!

Sorry still dont buy it. Tywin is not a genius, he's just rich. He leaves a tral of oversights in his wake throughout the books. Well argued though. And I do agree with you on Dany's speech.

One question to all the comlainers who bitch about every evasion form the novels. why watch? Im relieved that I dont know whats going to happen next and most of the changes they have made still fit and keep it moving. In most cases I think they are imrovements. its an adaptation not a copy. I love the books too, dont get me wrong but the sooner I accepted this as a new telling I started liking it more and more. The best thing about the books is their unpredictability, and the show has it too.

why should he know she is highborn? All he knows is that she knows how to read. Also, in the books Arya is as sharp as a whip and I must say that Tywin makes several stupid moves. Like thinking Rob would actually send acurate word of his advance. Or not recognizing Tyrions genius years before and utilizing him effectivly. He's not a genius of a man, just a rich one.

If you are a true purist then why watch? Im relieved that I dont know whats going to happen next and most of the changes they have made still fit and keep it moving. In most cases I think they are imrovements. its an adaptation not a copy. I love the books too, dont get me wrong but the sooner I accepted this as a new telling I started liking it more and more. The best thing about the books is their unpredictability, and the show has it too.

How much room would imagine a human skeleton would take up? Ever seen one at a doctors office? In pieces you could probably fit one into an empty beercase. lol I agree that the mountain was week, and Roose was great. The Chick on the battle field scene, you will find becomes essential to Robbs story. be patient with that one.