Ran Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Zippypoodle,Pretty sure GRRM didn't have a choice in it. They told him they wanted him in the forefront because it was more dramatic and visually appealing, and he wrote it that way. In the novels, Stannis is indeed very much the type to lead from the rear, finding a good position to overview everything and making adjustments. He's not the vanguard type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davos55 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Absolutely a 10! I just stopped on here to say that..I really need to go watch it again. Damn..so so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despot Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 A strong 9. It was really, really good. I was surprised with Stannis in the first lines, but again, I do think there are a reasons for that. So far, Stannis had -what? - 4,5 scenes ? He wasn't build properly as a hard warrior, a men with an iron determination, and a great threat to Lannisters. That was my impression, and oneof the greatest objections that I had to the season 2. But this Stannis, Stannis who leads his men, surely looks like a great threat, although he suffered defeat. They need to achieve that impression,because Stannis story isn't finished, and TV audience need to have that impression of a danger. It will make show as interestingas books or closely there. That's my explanation of Stannis in a "Conan" style. Cercei was great and beyond that. Really, really nice acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) 9/10The visual effects were mindblowing in most cases, especially the wildfire explosion. The acting was top-notch (as it always is), I wish the Lena Headey haters would shut up. Her acting in this episode is some of the best stuff you will ever see on TV.My only mayor gripe i I have with this episode, is that we never got so a sense of how big the competing armies are. It just seemed like a few hundred men on each side. Stannis is supposed to have 20,000 men (in the book, probably more in the show, as it's implied that the majority of Renly's 100,000 troops joined him, with the Tyrells having to flee and all). I know they did a hell of a good job on a limited budget, but just a few CGI shots, showing a vast amount of soldiers, would've been nice.Ah well, great episode regardless, can't wait the dynamics between Cersei, Tyrion, Tywin, Margaery and Joffrey next episode/season, it's gonna rock. Edited May 28, 2012 by The Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeIAF Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) I think that this is the best ever episode so far, i don't care that they didn't use the chain, it was perfect without it.The battle scenes were great, everything was superb. It gave me chills, even though i have read the books. 10 ! Edited May 28, 2012 by GeorgeIAF bardgal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyacinthGirl Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ohmygod the National doing the Reynes of Castamere for the end credits was just... I think this is the first time I've enjoyed the end credits of a tv show episode as much as the actual episode, if that makes sense. Very, very happy fan here.And the epsiode itself blew me away. I don't even have words. asdhlsgfajijgaer;pfo'kads;f. Nope, no words. FateLess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salt Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) GRRM is great at writing these. I hope he gets the RW next season, and the battle at the Wall in season 4. Edited May 28, 2012 by salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conchobar Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wait... the Red wedding is going to be next season? I thought it was in the second half of the third book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirelordSylar22 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 GRRM is great at writing these. I hope he gets the RW next season, and the battle at the Wall in season 4.Thanks for the spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedFlanderStark Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Seriously though, this was the second best or absolute best episode of this series. Anyone complaining is a straight up snitch, dirty snitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salt Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thanks for the spoiler.I thought that was too general to be considered a spoiler, but I'll tag it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTalon Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 doubtless the best episode of the season and one of the best episode of the series so far. That wildfire explosion surpassed my wildest expectations Awesome and terrifying. Actually I think it was better than it would have been with the chain, I don´t miss that at all. Loved the Rains of Castamere in the credits.This is how you write an episode.I have been saving the 10/10 rating all season for this episode, so here it is:10/10 bardgal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinket2 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Really good one! Best episode in the series! Didn't feel as rushed as many of the previous ones.The wildfire explosion was really cool.And Tywin is just awesome.Loved the rains of Castamere in the credits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Even knowing the outcome, I was still on the edge of my seat the whole time. Like a kid on Christmas for Rains(Reynes) of Castamere. The explosion, the green flame, even the stuff with the girls, it was all fantastic. Definitely a 10 from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC_Chaos Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Good to see so many people rated 10. Best episode for the show. Great effort of making the fight as epic as it was written. Man, only one more episode to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aashish Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Lannister Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Incredible episode. Solid 9; missing a point for the slight gutting of Sansa's bedroom scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvothe_ModTech Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Probably the best episode of the show so far, out of both seasons, it had everything, laughs, great kills, action, quiet scenes. Loved it.10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Lord Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 One of the best episodes I've ever seen in a TV show. Definitely a 10 from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkash Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 10... perfect, mind-blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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