Konrad von Carstein Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Obviously missed this thread...am currently reading the 1st book and it has hooked me from the first page. For those mentioning Thomas covenant the first series was an excellant read, couldn't get intot he second one somehow. Am waiting til the series ends before downloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 What did everyone think of this evening`s episode? Personally i think its a fantastic show, keeps you on edge every week Next week`s will be interesting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Clarke Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 What did everyone think of this evening`s episode? Personally i think its a fantastic show, keeps you on edge every week Next week`s will be interesting...... It just gets better! Didn't see the twist at the end coming either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 What did everyone think of this evening`s episode? Personally i think its a fantastic show, keeps you on edge every week Next week`s will be interesting...... Thought it was another great episode, quite a few new scenes which weren't in the book. The new scene between Tywin and Jaime was excellent. However, one thing I didn't like (tin hat on here) was the brothel scene with Littlefinger. This scene wasn't in the book and was unnecessarily gratuitous and was more like a scene from a soft porn movie. The whole scene was unnecessary and while there have been other sex scenes in the series these have all also been in the book. Not sure what the writers were hoping to achieve with this. I've been watching the series with my fiancee so far but she was really put off by this. Apart from this blip, one of the best drama series I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Watched the first episode and thought it was "the Emperors new clothes" but I'll give it another chance since my mate gave me up to Ep. 6 on a flash drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thought it was another great episode, quite a few new scenes which weren't in the book. The new scene between Tywin and Jaime was excellent. However, one thing I didn't like (tin hat on here) was the brothel scene with Littlefinger. This scene wasn't in the book and was unnecessarily gratuitous and was more like a scene from a soft porn movie. The whole scene was unnecessary and while there have been other sex scenes in the series these have all also been in the book. Not sure what the writers were hoping to achieve with this. I've been watching the series with my fiancee so far but she was really put off by this. Apart from this blip, one of the best drama series I have ever seen. Not liking a scene with lesbian sex Aside from breasts there was a point to the scene - I thought it set up the end of the episode quite well and gave an insight into the motivation of the character. I can't fight them but I can **** them, you always knew he was a shifty ******* but that scene really drive home the inner workings of his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 A friend is in it. And I've just found out she spends most of it with her tit hanging out. Not sure I want to see it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 A friend is in it. And I've just found out she spends most of it with her tit hanging out. Not sure I want to see it now. You'll have to be more specific. There's a fair few of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 You'll have to be more specific. There's a fair few of them I don't imagine many of them breast feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't imagine many of them breast feed. Ugh. I hope you are not her son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Not liking a scene with lesbian sex Aside from breasts there was a point to the scene - I thought it set up the end of the episode quite well and gave an insight into the motivation of the character. I can't fight them but I can **** them, you always knew he was a shifty ******* but that scene really drive home the inner workings of his mind. It was obviously put in to explain what was going on inside Littlefinger's mind for those unable to read between the lines. The author felt it unnecessary to break it down in the book, it's a shame HBO felt the need to produce a blatant explanation scene when the rest of the adaptation has been spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't imagine many of them breast feed. :lol: Quite possibly the most disturbing scene in it so far for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So, those that have read the book, What happens next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What an epic show, i have not looked forward to watching a program this much in a long long time. Has to be the first time ever that my whole family sit in silence glued to the screen for the entire 60mins, roll on Mondays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartgarfunkel Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't imagine many of them breast feed. It's all art. Read about in The Manchester Guardian over a half-pint of bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So, those that have read the book, What happens next?? Warning, spoilers for the rest of the series below: Well, the Queen takes Ned prisoner and is told that if he admits to treason in front of everyone he will be allowed to join the Black Watch rather than be killed. However, when he admits treason the young King Joffrey sentences him to death and Ned is beheaded! Meanwhile, Robb hears of this and gathers all of the armies of the North to fight the Lannisters. He uses cunning battle skills to trick the Lannisters and ends up taking Jaime prisoner and shutting off their army from their supply line. Lord Renly (Robert's brother goes south and marrires into a noble house, declares himself rightful King and prepares to march North to Kings Landing. At The Wall, Jon and the other Nights Watch are attacked by two of the dead soldiers who have become Ice Zombie/ Monsters. Over the sea, Khal Drogo is killed in a battle and Daenerys uses black magic to open the three dragon eggs, creating three baby dragons. All of Khal Drogos men swear to serve her and help her claim the Iron Throne. The second book so far is all about Joffrey, Stannis, Renly, Daenerys and Jon battling for the Iron Throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just discovered I have all the books on my Kindle! Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopompey Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Have you read the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan? i found his writting style very hard to get used to and get into the books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 i found his writting style very hard to get used to and get into the books Admittedly, he gets overdescriptive at times and spends pahes describing the Aes Sedai outfits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopompey Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Admittedly, he gets overdescriptive at times and spends pahes describing the Aes Sedai outfits. i have read a few different authors but really struggled to read the first book of the wheels of time, have had a quick look on amazon and have ordered the first book from game of thrones (on have virgin so i don't get sky atlantic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Not liking a scene with lesbian sex Aside from breasts there was a point to the scene - I thought it set up the end of the episode quite well and gave an insight into the motivation of the character. I can't fight them but I can **** them, you always knew he was a shifty ******* but that scene really drive home the inner workings of his mind. It was a little OTT it must be said but I'm not going to start complaining about it, that's tantamount to gayery (not sure if it's a word). Totally agree with the rest of it though, certainly let you in to his mind and what his plans were. The show just keeps getting better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 i have read a few different authors but really struggled to read the first book of the wheels of time, have had a quick look on amazon and have ordered the first book from game of thrones (on have virgin so i don't get sky atlantic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Another superb episode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Another superb episode It was indeed. First time it has come close to the subsequent episode of The Killing in my Sunday night viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 That episode was brilliant the bit were Drogo rips out the guys throat and pulls his tongue with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Top drawer again, it's setting up for a pretty exciting finale. (am I right in thinking there's only 2 more episodes in this season?) The impending threat of the white walkers is a bit more exciting than the war tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 The white walkers freak me right out to be honest! Last nights episode for me was superb, some gruesome scenes which is what its all about. Just missed out having some ***** action to make it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Top drawer again, it's setting up for a pretty exciting finale. (am I right in thinking there's only 2 more episodes in this season?) The impending threat of the white walkers is a bit more exciting than the war tbh. Yeah, only two to go unfortunately but there is so much to cram in they will be jampacked with awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Another brilliant episode tonight. I'm guessing anyone on this thread should by default expect spoilers, but just in case: I haven't read any of the books, but George Martin isnae shy about killing off characters! Viserys Targaryen, Ned Stark - who's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Brody Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Another brilliant episode tonight. I'm guessing anyone on this thread should by default expect spoilers, but just in case: I haven't read any of the books, but George Martin isnae shy about killing off characters! Viserys Targaryen, Ned Stark - who's next? I haven't read the books either and didn't see that coming at the end. Should be a pretty action packed final episode by the looks of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Another brilliant episode tonight. I'm guessing anyone on this thread should by default expect spoilers, but just in case: I haven't read any of the books, but George Martin isnae shy about killing off characters! Viserys Targaryen, Ned Stark - who's next? Still one more main character death to come in the finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Still one more main character death to come in the finale. I predicted this ones. You have me guessing on the last episode though... I'm not far off in the book now so may find out before the finale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What an episode! Can only imagine what it was like watching the ending and not knowing Ned was gonna get killed! Only letdown for me was the lack of battle scenes. The battle of the 2000 decoys wasn't shown at all and neither was the Battle of Riverrun where they captured Jaime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Brilliant stuff AGAIN! Sure we missed out on a couple of battle scenes, that wasn't ideal but IMO it took nothing away from the episode. That ending was superb, if slightly shocking. I'm glad I've not read the books and knew nothing of what was going to happen. Last hope is that Jofrie gets destroyed in the finale next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Wow I really didn't see that ending coming,brilliant stuff again.It's not even the end of this series and u can't wait for the next one.HBO really can do no wrong it seems and was reading yesterday they have a new show in the pipeline that they have already commissioned for 6 seasons called American Gods which will be the most expensive tv series every with a budget of ?45m per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Wow I really didn't see that ending coming,brilliant stuff again.It's not even the end of this series and u can't wait for the next one.HBO really can do no wrong it seems and was reading yesterday they have a new show in the pipeline that they have already commissioned for 6 seasons called American Gods which will be the most expensive tv series every with a budget of ?45m per season. American Gods the Neil Gaiman book??? That will be mental on screen. Seriously good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 wah wah wee wah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 American Gods the Neil Gaiman book??? That will be mental on screen. Seriously good book. Yes that's the one.The special effects are going to be like nothing a tv series has ever seen before it's seriously big budget stuff..Never read the book but they(HBO) must have some faith in it if they are going to make six seasons of it with each season to contain 10-12 episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes that's the one.The special effects are going to be like nothing a tv series has ever seen before it's seriously big budget stuff..Never read the book but they(HBO) must have some faith in it if they are going to make six seasons of it with each season to contain 10-12 episodes. Only $30-$40 million I read a season... Nothing compared to the likes of Band of Brothers ($140 million ish iirc), The Pacific (even more than Band of Brothers) or hell even Game of Thrones which cost them $50-$60 million for Season 1. Coincidentally I also read that it was purely down to Game of Thrones success that they put the order in for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 A bit stunned at the end of that episode, i had no idea that Ned would die & i didnt see it coming. What a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 At the risk of sounding soft, the only thing that is ruining the series a bit for me is the amount of animal cruelty in it. It was really distressing to watch the horse bleeding to death after the witch stabbed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 At the risk of sounding soft, the only thing that is ruining the series a bit for me is the amount of animal cruelty in it. It was really distressing to watch the horse bleeding to death after the witch stabbed it. You do realise that they didn't really kill that horse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 American Gods the Neil Gaiman book??? That will be mental on screen. Seriously good book. Yup http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gods#Adaptation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 You do realise that they didn't really kill that horse? Obviously, doesn't mean it wasn't a realistic and distressing scene to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yup http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gods#Adaptation That sounds epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-rocker Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Only letdown for me was the lack of battle scenes. The battle of the 2000 decoys wasn't shown at all and neither was the Battle of Riverrun where they captured Jaime. From what I heard the budget for putting the action scenes would have been too much. They prioritized the imp's confession of his first love instead, and I actually preferred it from his perspective getting knocked out and missing the whole thing like we did. Tbh, with it being only a small portion of the group with the agenda of using it as a distraction to attain jamie lannister, I thought it was the smart move. I wouldn't worry I'd imagine that the other 18,000 troops aren't around just for show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 At the risk of sounding soft, the only thing that is ruining the series a bit for me is the amount of animal cruelty in it. It was really distressing to watch the horse bleeding to death after the witch stabbed it. Would have rather seen more lesbian sex scenes tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie. Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Gotta love the way they change the cities featured in the openkng credits depending on which feature in the episode. Simple but very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've never hated a kid as much as that pissant Joffrey. Haven't read the books (intend to start after the finale of this season) but I hope Arya grows up to be a master Sword fighter and lops his ******* head off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Blooming heck, never expected that. Sh*t has truly hit the fan, good ol' Jamie won't be liking his kid's choice there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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