Game of Thrones (TV) - US Pace - NO BOOK DISCUSSION (that means NO BOOK DISCUSSION)

We've already seen Hodor in all his glory in S1/2.

All of King's landing should bare witness to his mighty Valyrian steel.

I know they have their attention taken with the sparrow but is no one else wondering why there has bee no revenge discussed or exacted on Dorne for the death of Myrcella?

Denster wrote:I know they have their attention taken with the sparrow but is no one else wondering why there has bee no revenge discussed or exacted on Dorne for the death of Myrcella?

Yes. They just seem to have accepted it which is odd as the Lannisters were always seeking revenge and punishment in the previous series.

Yea it struck me that the murder of Myrcella just seems to have been brushed off entirely.

Like, 'Oh well'.

Denster wrote:I know they have their attention taken with the sparrow but is no one else wondering why there has bee no revenge discussed or exacted on Dorne for the death of Myrcella?

That could be what Bronn is doing.

Of course he'll get seduced by Tyene and fail.

I'd somehow completely forgotten about Bronn. Wonder if he's ever going to actually get that castle he was promised.

Denster wrote:I know they have their attention taken with the sparrow but is no one else wondering why there has bee no revenge discussed or exacted on Dorne for the death of Myrcella?

Bad writing?

Could well be.

Ironhide wrote:

Denster wrote:I know they have their attention taken with the sparrow but is no one else wondering why there has bee no revenge discussed or exacted on Dorne for the death of Myrcella?

That could be what Bronn is doing.

Of course he'll get seduced by Tyene and fail.

Jaime mentioned Bronn in this week's episode.

Skarjo wrote:Yea it struck me that the murder of Myrcella just seems to have been brushed off entirely.

Like, 'Oh well'.

The Lannisters are kinda thinly spread at this point. I'm sure they'll be planning on exacting revenge once they've taken care of the whole High Sparrow business.

Who is myrcella? The girl from Dorn?

Jaime was one of my favourite character in the books. I kinda feel like he's wasted a bit in this.

Fatal Exception wrote:

Fatal Exception wrote:

Too soon!

Spoiler from the preview of the next episode.

Looks like bronn is in the next episode

I hope this is the last episode of the series with a rubbish director.

The Benji Scene - Straight into the running (which only started in S5) for worst directed, cheapest-feeling and self-consciously-cool-to-the-point-of-being-uncool (because a half-dead Night's Watchmen prioritises naff flamboyance over actual killing?) action scene. I also liked how the music would have suited a B-Movie thriller scene when the killer comes into the house and the woman is hiding.

Daenerys Scene - Almost hilariously formulaic at this point, with the 'epic' Danny pre-credits scenes. Although this one wasn't even well done, with the most underwhelming and unconvincing Dothraki cheering possible - like a stand-up show before people are drunk enough to get into it properly. And I realise Danny-On-Drogon was meant to be some exciting advancement, but seeing as we've already had the Dragonrider business in S5 ep 9 it just felt a bit 'okay, then'.

Arya Scene - The expressive eyes bit was well done by Maisie Williams, and it's nice to have some advancement in her arc. Was also pleased to see the Babadook actress get the GoT role of actress lady. The bit with Arya accusing the girl of wanting to kill the lead was rubbish though - the girl put on her most suspicious, guilty face on as if to say 'Uh-Oh you got me!' despite her not actually poisoning the drink. Bizarre. The silhouette and shadow scene at the end of the Arya bit looked great, though - and I'm keen to see what comes.

Samwise Gamgee - Best stuff in the episode I thought. His Downton abode was a genuine surprise and his father (and the dinner scene) was genuinely uncomfortable and menacing. And I actually liked that they had their cake and ate it, giving Sam & Gilly a heartfelt send-off, but also his quick decision reversal. I liked it! Though I'm now unsure if Gilly is meant to be that flat, still - or if it's just her acting. #ShaeNo.2?

Hoping the direction picks up for the last 4-episodes. I actually think the overall story arcs are less important than the minute-by-minute satisfaction of the direction, the dialogue and scene execution.

So are the sandsnakes just on a boat outside Kings Landing? So did Tyrion actually release the dragons or just unchain them in their dungeon? Unsure.

P.S. Is there ANY chance Stannis could still be alive? He's my fave, man. along wit Jorrah.

deathofcows wrote:The bit with Arya accusing the girl of wanting to kill the lead was rubbish though - the girl put on her most suspicious, guilty face on as if to say 'Uh-Oh you got me!' despite her not actually poisoning the drink. Bizarre.

Pretty sure that she said that because she'd worked out that the girl was the one who'd hired the Faceless Men in the first place, not to displace the blame.
I was expecting that scene to pan out differently to be honest - when Arya and the actress started talking I thought that they'd both drink the rum and Arya would survive thanks to finally becoming truly Nobody. I liked the way it did turn out though, the inevitable fight to the death between her and the Waif better be good.