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Originally Posted by keg in kc
The interesting thing is going to be the reaction of the non-readers and how many tune out. Because, just like Martin turned fantasy on its ear with that event, it turns television on its ear too. TV series just don't do that kind of thing...
I think it was smart that they did it when they did it (penultimate episode) instead of ending the season with it, which I was afraid they might, to try and milk all the appearances they could out the character.
But that was a major impactful move, and I have a feeling there are going to be more than a few people who hate it so much that they're going to at least say they're never going to watch again. Major kudos for HBO for having the stones to do it, and for sticking to the books.
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The end of the book holds promise to actually eclipse this episode entirely.