snookyrump Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Before all the human lovers go bonkers, I understand that Sophie Turner will be adopting Sean Bean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asarlai Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Man, that sucks. We all knew it was coming, but many of us were watching with people who didn't.They spoiled KING IN THE NORTH in the preview for next week!They pretty much had to; it's the only thing that would make sure people came back. He died, but his son will be king, and they're winning the war. At least a hopeful note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticCail Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I don't like Shae for lots of reasons. But anyway.That episode was freaking awesome. I can't think of much to complain about. I can just see the people watching with no prior knowledge completely shocked and freaked out. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End of Disc One Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Man, that sucks. We all knew it was coming, but many of us were watching with people who didn't.They pretty much had to; it's the only thing that would make sure people came back. He died, but his son will be king, and they're winning the war. At least a hopeful note.Not really, they made it clear the Starks were giving the Lannisters a beating and were not going to let up. They didn't have to show Greatjon yelling that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mya Stone Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 That just broke my heart in a million pieces. It was somehow much more painful to watch than read. Having Ned see (and consequently save) Arya just shattered me. And Sean Bean's final moments were amazingly acted. Not to mention both girls played their roles to a T. Heartbreaking. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 gods, that shit just never gets easier. poor Ned. we're eating chocolate ice cream and hugging the cats to recover. :bawl:brilliant episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyfinger Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 This was an excellent fucking episode. I knew everything that was coming but the whole thing was really rough.I'm gonna go for a walk now. I need some air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokhtar Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 So no battle scenes. They didn't do them in Rome either with a bigger budget. That's just the way it's going to be. It's fine by me but I can see how a lot of people (esp. traditional fantasy viewers) might be disappointed. That's always one fo the big things keeping fantasy from being done on TV...it costs $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyfinger Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 double. site seems busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 special props to Sophie and Kit for their acting in this episode. Both did fabulously with the "oh shit" realizations that each character experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asarlai Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 George RR Martin said someone who dies in ASOS will actually die in this season, right?Can it be Joffrey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yeah, I am not happy about HBO revealing the King in the North stuff just outright like that. Goddamnit.I was on edge the whole hour with the 'Will they, won't they?' and it was kind of agonizing the way the KL plot started, then disappeared for the next 50 minutes. Only real complaint is Shae and the scene in the tent playing Guess Why I'm So Fucked Up..Loved Filch Walder. Robb gets better every episode. After seeing the trailer for Conan earlier, I have a uh, greater appreciation for Jason Momoa. He's not just too much eyeliner after all... :leer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokhtar Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 So no battle scenes. They didn't do them in Rome either with a bigger budget. That's just the way it's going to be. It's fine by me but I can see how a lot of people (esp. traditional fantasy viewers) might be dissapointed. That's always one fo the big things keeping fantasy from being done on TV...it costs $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I've known what was coming for Ned every single time I've read or watched that scene, but it's always heartbreaking. :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebla Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Cersei had every intention of letting Ned take the black. I liked that they show both her and Varys scrambling to try and stop Joffrey. That was as hard to watch as I anticipated. "Oh, Ned..." indeed. :crying: So much to digest. So much right from the book while some very big changes. Aerys was EGG's son? Tyrion in the van. Shae "foreign" and not really seductive at all. 2000 men to the Green Fork while 18k to the Whispering Wind. Very intersting. I very much liked the GoT theme being played as the Northmen crossed the Twins. very nice touch. Another nice touch was Miri repeatedly glancing at Dany's stomach as she talked about the magic. I very much enjoyed the Judge the Character drinking game. Great way for exposition.eta: Gods I can't wait to read the freaking of people who had no idea they would kill Ned. My dad can't believe they killed both Robert and Ned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Having Ned see (and consequently save) Arya just shattered me.You too, huh? Such a beautiful choice on D&D's part, turning the smaller scale of the scene into something more personal. Ned's last two acts in life are his attempts to save Sansa and Arya, respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddler's Green Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I thought I was desensitized to that scene with the amount of times I've read the books, but that was awful. I feel devastated right now. I don't think I'll be able to actually watch a certain scene in Season 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartTesla Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 :frown5: I thought it was a nice not-book touch for Ned to mumble to Yoren "Baelor" (I think thats what it was), so he would know to look for Arya under the statue. That's one thing I think made the scene stronger for it. And both the girls did a tremendous job of acting.I'm a little disappointed at not showing either of the battles. But....I also realize that battles are usually terribly unrealistic on screen. I could have done without LoTR style dwarf humor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modehead Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 My girlfriend (a non-reader whose gotten into the show) has been cursing since it happened, which is way out of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokhtar Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yes, I definitely like this change from the books. The scene was much more powerful that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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