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Game of Thrones (spoiler-free zone)
A few have suggested it, might as well test the waters. The idea is to give people who haven't read the books a safe place to talk about the show.
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06-04-2014, 07:30 PM | #2266 |
SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!!
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I know everyone loves how brutal and "unpredictable" GoT is, but it's wearing on me. I don't find it unpredictable at all anymore. Basically, just think of the most awful, least just series of events and that is what will happen, only worse.
I've watched and loved plenty of shows that can rip your heart out, but there are usually at least small moments of triumph. I just don't find that in this show. Honestly I'll probably keep watching because my friends all watch it together so it's a social thing. That said, I find myself less and less invested in the show and it's characters because I feel manipulated by the writers at almost every turn. This latest development is a prime example. They introduce an awesome, dynamic character that everyone loves. I knew for a Goddamn fact he was going to die in that fight. How could you not know that? The worst part is that it was executed in such an implausible, silly way. The show still has it's moments, for sure. After a slow start, this season has gotten a lot better. Some great scenes. It's just that I am starting to feel I'm watching the Royals. There are occasionally great moments, but no matter how much promise it shows, I am destined to be disappointed when it comes to anything significant. |
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06-04-2014, 07:34 PM | #2267 | |
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06-04-2014, 09:10 PM | #2269 |
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The problem I had with the 4th and 5th books isn't that there's no payoff in sight, it's that too many of the payoffs got put off to book 6. But this is the spoiler free thread, so won't go into detail.
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06-04-2014, 11:37 PM | #2270 | |
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I fully expected Oberyn to bite the big one given his over-confidence throughout the duel. The Red Wedding was a jaw dropper because I fully didn't expect it, but I was totally bracing myself for the inevitable here. Even then...Jesus Christ....what a way to kick the bucket. I'm all in for Tyrion, but that's the last straw. If he dies, then I may as well just root for The Mountain. (BTW, did The Mountain end up dying after finishing off Oberyn?) |
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06-05-2014, 07:21 AM | #2271 | |
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I liked the scene. It was like the Princess Bride climactic duel, except, of course, the good guy doesn't always win!
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06-05-2014, 08:04 AM | #2272 |
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Peter Dinklage and his 80s mullet:
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06-05-2014, 08:32 AM | #2273 |
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06-05-2014, 10:09 AM | #2274 |
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Decided to hop on the train. Just finished season 1.
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06-05-2014, 10:12 AM | #2275 |
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I'm guessing you've already spoiled it for yourself?
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06-05-2014, 10:24 AM | #2276 |
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Don't read anything about the show until you are caught up. It's worth it, especially as you won't have to wait months or years to get there.
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06-05-2014, 10:26 AM | #2277 |
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Game of Thrones (spoiler-free zone)
I, idiotically, happened to peruse this thread a long time ago. Like, months ago after watching a couple of the episodes.
Luckily, at that point, I didn't know enough about the characters to be able to remember much. I had originally "remembered" reading that they killed off my dawg Jon Snow, who was my early favorite, but have been told that he's still alive so now I'm guessing I misremembered and it's probably Rob Stark because he's my new fave. They better not kill him off. I'll choke a bitch. Last edited by ThaVirus; 06-05-2014 at 10:31 AM.. |
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And I think that's exactly how we, the viewers, are supposed to feel...disappointed, discouraged, defeated, and even hopeless...just like the actual characters in the show going through this terrible shit. It's not supposed to be pleasant to watch right now. But that should only maximize the eventual payoffs when/if they do occur. |
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06-05-2014, 06:09 PM | #2280 | |
SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!!
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It was a decently fast start as far as events occurring. I more meant they were generally weak episodes but have gotten much better. As far as the eventual payoff, I hope you're right. It just seems like I would not be at all surprised if Martin is just trolling the whole planet right now. |
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