The SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Thread

[Sharp Sticks]

or falls in love with the Khaleesi

Too blonde, or not blonde enough? That is the question.

[First Blood]

Tyrion is the man, but Daenerys is definitely my favorite character now...

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...that Ned is dead.

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What did you think of Ser Jorah's moment? It was cool but a bit underwhelming.

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[Shasvre]

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What did you think of Ser Jorah's moment? It was cool but a bit underwhelming.

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It was pretty much what I expected after reading that scene in the book. He didn't come across as an unbeatable fighter there either. Hopefully he'll get more moments where he can shine in next season.

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[Space Sweeper]

Get ready to have yer mind blown....

also...

Tyrion > Baltar (in the scale of pimp awesomeness)

Controversial? yes.

True? yes.

But Baltar isn't 'awesome' at all. 

He's a lovable, handsome wimp who just... happens to have a fine taste in women. And the ability to get them with the effort of a eye bat. 

Can't wait for some Tyrion though.

[Tangakkai]

I must say despite me having read the first book, I'm always biting my nails every time. I haven't seen one bad episode in the season and it keeps getting better.

Ah my favourite is Jon Snow, followed by the bad ass Ser Jorah:

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That fight scene with the horse lord anyone? Come on that was epic and would have been totally worthy of a big screen fight

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[First Blood]

But Baltar isn't 'awesome' at all. 

He's a lovable, handsome wimp who just... happens to have a fine taste in women. And the ability to get them with the effort of a eye bat. 

Can't wait for some Tyrion though.

Sounds a lot like Tyrion! 

[Shasvre]

Regarding Ser Jorah, I don't think I would like him half as much if it wasn't for Ian Glen's amazing portrayal of him. I mean, he's still a great character, but Glen is pretty much the very image of calm self-confidence. One of the best casting choices in the show so far in my opinion.

[Pn2501]

I must say despite me having read the first book, I'm always biting my nails every time. I haven't seen one bad episode in the season and it keeps getting better.

Ah my favourite is Jon Snow, followed by the bad ass Ser Jorah:

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That fight scene with the horse lord anyone? Come on that was epic and would have been totally worthy of a big screen fight

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second that john snow's got the orphan hero archetype written all over him (even though his not necessarily an  orphan) id have to say John and Samwell Tarly are my favorites

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[First Blood]

Regarding Ser Jorah, I don't think I would like him half as much if it wasn't for Ian Glen's amazing portrayal of him. I mean, he's still a great character, but Glen is pretty much the very image of calm self-confidence. One of the best casting choices in the show so far in my opinion.

I agree. And Ian Glen's voice is as smooth as ice.

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Now that Ned is gone, Jorah and Dany are my two favorite characters followed by Tyrion and Bronn. 

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[Shasvre]

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Now that Ned is gone, Jorah and Dany are my two favorite characters followed by Tyrion and Bronn. 

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I agree. And...

Small spoilers for next season.

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I'm pretty sure that Ser Barristan will join them in the next season, with the intention of protecting the last heir of King Aerys. Could get interesting.

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[Space Sweeper]

or falls in love with the Khaleesi

Too blonde, or not blonde enough? That is the question.

Hey-- it's me!

[Kimarhi]

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Ser Jorah isn't unbeatable but becomes much better as a fighter when there is a woman at stake.  He was actually almost beaten in the book, but his counterblow was much more epic.  Almost cutting the dothraki in half.  Lets not forget that he felled the dothraki version of a Kingsguard, which are all excellent warriors.  Ian Glenn is a perfect casting for Ser Jorah.  I will never not be able to see Glenn as Jorah now when I read the books.

Shae DOES become an important character and you need to remember all Tyrion's conversations with her for the end of Season/book 3 to catch all the subtleties. 

Probably my three favorite POV characters are Dany, Jon Snow, and Tyrion (Arya would be just in the distance at four of the original POV's). And eventually in future seasons/2nd-4th books Ser Davos, Brienne and Jaime.  Favorite secondaries are Jorah, Bronn, Greatjon, Hound and Robb. There is lots to love in the series.  Nice the pub the books are getting and that unlike True Blood the changes have been minimal to the overall storyarc.  For along time the only people you could talk to about series were a bunch of elitist pricks who would jump all over you if you forgot somebody's retainer's grandfather hailing from a minor once mentioned house.

Another jaw dropping moment caught much better in the books was the reveal of Aemon Targaryen as being the Maester for the watch.  Coming from a family who eventually ruled harshly and were rebelled against.  I didn't even suspect that he'd be brothers with the Mad King and that he'd feel the hate for the Lannister's as well.

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Also think the lack of big battles has to do with budget/time restraints.  True The Pacific was epic and one of the best war stories ever told, but it was looking at the formula Band of Brothers used. 

Think you'll see a longer season next year with a higher budget and more action.  There is one fairly epic battle that they CANNOT skimp next season.

[BISHOP 93]

anyone else heard that shaun bean has been stabbed defending someone in a pub!?

[Sharp Sticks]

He'll probably die of his wounds.

Sean Bean always dies.

[Valaquen]

anyone else heard that shaun bean has been stabbed defending someone in a pub!?

"Bean was said to have a cut arm and bruised face following the attack, but he declined to attend hospital and instead walked back into the bar and ordered another drink."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/sean-bean-ordered-another-drink-after-stabbing_1225552

Invincible.