I’ve been snowed in today (feeling very Stark-ish right now) so I decided a good way to kill some time was to get out my old paperback copy of A Game of Thrones and see if I could write up a quick summary of episode 3. If you missed the discussion on episode 2, you can check it out here. I used the pilot as a guide for the length of story I could cover. The pilot script covers about 80 pages of the book, so I tried to do around the same for this episode. Anyway, here is what I came up with.
EXT. SKY ABOVE WESTEROS
Bran is falling. The three-eyed crow is there. Encourages him to fly. Bran finally does and sees to the edge of the world. The crow pecks his third eye. Bran awakens. “His name is Summer.”OPENING CREDITS
EXT. DECK OF SHIP
Catelyn and Ser Rodrick sailing into King’s Landing. Discuss what they hope to find there. They arrive and Catelyn is taken before Littlefinger. We also meet Varys. Cat is told by Baelish, it was the Imp’s dagger.INT. CASTLE BLACK
Tyrion is feasting with Mormont and the other Night’s Watch officers. He makes fun of Ser Alliser who storms out. As the others leave, Mormont and Tyrion speak about strange sightings and the need for more men. We learn that Benjen is heading out to learn what happened to Waymar. Tyrion promises to ask the King to send men to the Wall.INT. RED KEEP
Eddard arrives in King’s Landing and is taken directly to meet with the Small Council. We meet Pycelle and Renly for the first time. Ned learns of the King’s lack of interest or effectiveness in running his kingdom. He is also told about the upcoming tourney. He calls the meeting to an abrupt end.EXT. DOTHRAKI SEA
Dany is learning to become a Dothraki. We see her gaining confidence in not only her riding ability, but also in herself as a leader. She breaks away from the group to ride alone. Viserys ignores her command to stay behind and follows after her berating her for ordering him around. He begins to beat her but is pulled back and subdued by Drogo’s bloodriders. Dany orders for them to spare Viserys’ life, but to take his horse.EXT. CASTLE BLACK
Jon trains in the yard under the watchful eye of Ser Alliser. He is much better than the other recruits and beats on them. Later Jon is confronted by Grenn and others about him beating them in training. They get into a fight but are broken up by Donal Noye, the blacksmith. Noye has a talk with Jon and advises him to take it easy on the others or he may soon regret it.EXT. RED KEEP
Littlefinger confronts Ned and takes him to see Catelyn. Catelyn tells him of the attempt on her life and how it was Tyrion’s dagger that was used. Ned orders her back to Winterfell but to ready the North’s defenses.INT. CASTLE BLACK
Jon apologizes to Grenn and promises to help him in his training. Thorne scoffs at that and Jon makes a jest at his expense. Thorne is furious and storms out. “That was a grievous error, Lord Snow.”EXT. DOTHRAKI SEA
Dany is in her tent after a long day of riding and is being bathed by her handmaidens. She touches the dragon eggs and they are warm. They speak of dragons. That night, when Drogo comes to her bed, she is ready for him. She leads him outside the tent and this time, she rides him. Cut to a few months later, Dany’s belly is noticeably bigger. “Khaleesi, you are with child.”END CREDITS
Winter Is Coming: Just a few notes. Looking at it now, it might be a little too short. There is a noticeable lack of Jaime or Cersei though, so maybe you could add a few scenes with them in this episode. Also I skipped an Arya chapter (her beginning her training with Syrio) because it didn’t really fit with the rest of the story lines present in this episode. It might be a good one to open episode 4 with though. I also cut a scene with Jon and Tyrion talking on top of the Wall. In the scene, Jon vows to go find his uncle. It might make sense to include that scene early in the next episode as well.
Lastly, the Dany story arc is dependent on us seeing how she is having a hard time adjusting to the Dothraki lifestyle in episode 2. It would be especially important if we see how Drogo essentially rapes her every night. Still I’m not sure if those scenes would work better here or in episode 2. I figure we need some Dany in 2, so for now I’m thinking we will see her struggle in episode 2, be left to wonder if she will ever be able to cope and then see her grow as a character in this episode. Not too sure about ending with the pregnancy though. Might be confusing to have to jump to a few months in the future. Maybe the reveal of her pregnancy can happen in a later episode?
Anyway, what does everyone else think about the summary? Like it? Dislike it? Have any ideas for new scenes?
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Looks good. Arya and Syrio needs to be in somewhere, although your idea about a start of ep.4 is a decent place for it. That scene sets up Arya's entire arc, and Syrio is to awesome to leave out =P
@ddaimyoQuote Reply
Sweet! WiC, picking up the bayonet!
Without having the book handy, here are some quick notes off the top of my head:
* Renly was first met in episode two, when Sansa correctly identifies him along with Ser Barristan Selmy when they arrive from King's Landing in order to escort the king the rest of the way.
* The revelation that Dany is pregnant shouldn't come with TOO much of a noticeable belly (else why would she need anyone to tell her?).
I agree with ddaimyo, the Arya scene should be in episode three, as it's sort of a "settling into King's Landing" episode. Maybe also add a small scenes to show how Sansa is acclimating herself too. And yes, more Cersei and Jaime is necessary. They could easily be put into the whole "intro to King's Landing" thing.
Beginning is great, ending is exactly where it should be … I think we may just need more meat inside the awesomesauce sandwich.
It will be tough getting 12 episodes out of this first book, but it can be done.
Dave and Dan, if you're reading this – more Jaime and Cersei!
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AYH: Thanks for the correction. Forgot about Renly being in the escort. With the Dany being preggers thing, the way it happens in the book is one of her handmaidens notices her belly getting bigger and tells her she is pregnant and Dany says "I know." So if they stick to the book, that would be how it plays out. Still not sure they should do it that way though.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
I myself like the "I know." It gives more of an impression that Danny has an idea of what she's doing.
I might go back to winterfell again after Bran wakes up, maybe give Rob and Luwin a scene.
I'd start episode 4 with Aria balancing on one leg or trying to catch cats with Syrio. I think it would be a great image. Ned is fairly flustered by his meeting with the small council, and the knowledge of the daggar, it wouldn't be out of theme to have a scene with him finding Arya with needle.
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
Looks great so far, but I'm willing to bet that there will need to be a lot of stuff added (that's not in the books) to the Danny scenes. Also being snowed in a lot lately, I've watched and read all of the True Blood series and read the books. There is A LOT added to the books to make it a full season. I assume GOT is long enough where that is not as necessary. But I bet Danny is an integral enough character where they will add a lot to her story so that people who have not read the books will love her character as much as those of us who have.
LorianneQuote Reply
Well, knowing HBO, it will probably be more sex.
Ideally, though, I would like to see more of the Dothraki lifestyle and customs. The sort of things that create Danny's transition. Also, since Momoa is going to be HUGE soon (fingers crossed for him) I'm sure they will add a whole lot more scenes highlighting his acting talent.
LorianneQuote Reply
As I noted (somewhere) before, I would have a "Leaving Pentos" scene somewhere in episode two. Hyst to break up the utter Stark-ishness of the episode.
Episode three is harder. I think it would be nice to have more with Daenerys and Viserys, showing some depth to their relationship; the book shows very little of Viserys's character besides someone filled with bitterness verging on madness. Surely he has SOME redeeming qualities.
Maybe a scene that shows them having a difficult time with Dothraki "cuisine." Viserys, as written, is a little one-trick pony for my taste. Give us something to mourn, else Harry Lloyd is wasted.
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I've also wondered where they'll fit in the Catelyn meeting Tyrion in the inn. That's one of the other major early turning points– much like Bran's fall, and the killing of Lady– both major curveballs that change everything, and work against typical expectations. With those 3 things in the first 4 eps, they'd be quite a ride. I'd assume ep 4 would end with Catelyn and Tyrion at the inn.
SteveQuote Reply
I'd like to see the scene where Ned talks to Arya and discovers Needle in episode 3. Especially if Arya's first dancing lesson starts episode 4. It could probably be added towards the end of episode 3, after the small council scene.
@SerMoshQuote Reply
ddaimyo — I believe Heroes sometimes went an episode without one main character's POV, at minimum. I archivebinged the first season, though, so I can't speak as to how disruptive that would be in regular airing.
AoedeQuote Reply
Okay, for fun–what would everyone add to the "Dany chapters"?
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
I just want to see the pilot.
niiQuote Reply
Great book. Hopefully a great show. But get a life people!
LoboQuote Reply
ddaimyo, I would consider Bran's POV just as important as anyone's. After Catelyn leaves for King's Landing, Winterfell is essentially his; I think coming back to Winterfell at least once per episode is necessary.
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I think that the chapters and POV style would generally be well integrated into a TV show, but I think in the editing some of those chapters might be combined. To emphasize that people are in the same place, I might combine chapters and storylines based on location. For example, at the end of the Tyrion section feasting with the Night's Watch Officers, sweep across the room to show Jon eating by himself, then proceed with the Jon storyline somewhat.
Another place this could be used is at the Red Keep. Have Ned talk to Arya about Needle and Lady's death, and then console Sansa, and then walk to meet the King's Council. A Jaime and Cersei portion could be added, with the Queen berating her impulsive brother, perhaps with just a hint of motherly guilt beneath her cold exterior.
I would leave the pregnancy for the next episode, probably, as the time passing might make more sense then just tacking it on the end. Maybe it could end with Jon making friends, or perhaps with Arya meeting Syrio.
GeorgeQuote Reply
I had a thought. I'm not to familiar with series of this style with large ensemble casts except Lost. But it seems to me that it would be difficult to do an episode without including at least one scene with each major character to "keep up" with their storyline. Can you really get away with "skipping" any character for even one episode and expect the audience to keep up? Again, I'm not sure if that would work or not.
For the sake of GoT I would consider Ned, Cat, Jon, Sansa, Arya, Dany, and Tyrion characters that you probably could never leave alone for any length of time without risking people losing track of them.
@ddaimyoQuote Reply
Good call with the locations, George. I could easily see that happening. Unless Catelyn and Ser Rodrick are given a completely separate scene en route to K.L. (which is entirely possible), episode three has essentially four locations:
Winterfell
The Wall
King's Landing
The Dothraki Sea
So that's entirely doable, but I would also split them: give the first half of the show four scenes and four locations, and do the same with the second half … and voila! We have our one-hour episode three. Maybe substitute a Winterfell scene for an extra K.L. scene, though I do think it would be a mistake to open the episode with Bran and not return to him at all. (There's another filler for you, WiC–another Bran scene. More Hodor!)
I disagree with not having the pregnancy reveal. I think ending the episode with that shows quite clearly some time has passed. This is one of those rare episodes that doesn't beg a quick continuation in episode four on either continent (nothing is really time relevant in any of the next PoV's–you could literally have one month pass as easily as six and not suspend any disbelief whatsoever). Having Dany announce her pregnancy seems like the perfect way to prep viewers for a little time to have passed; if you started episode four with it, to me it would seem as though I missed an episode.
(Segue to advice for some of the people hand-wringing over possible growth-spurts: Bran grew an inch? Hey, it's been months!)
Still, you are clearly wise in the ways of–
Wait, George?! What the hell are you doing here? Get your arse back offline and go finish Dance!
(Tongue-in-cheek, people, tongue-in-cheek.)
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I also like George's suggestion of combining scenes in the same location. This will also need a dynamic camera-style (as seen in series like ER). Drama series that are filmed too static often give a theatre-play vibe to me. As the camera switch fluidly from one scene to the other in the same location the viewers get more of a sense of westeros. It makes it more "real" to me.
DahnQuote Reply
"the book shows very little of Viserys's character besides someone filled with bitterness verging on madness. Surely he has SOME redeeming qualities."
He does. He is incredibly bright. One could even say that his head shines. Not to mention his striking, glowing appearance.
SiamKorQuote Reply
I'd suggest showing Bran's dream at the start, but not all of it- or have him fall to the ground again. Show the version where he wakes up and have him awaken at the end of the episode. Leave the reveal of Dany's pregnancy until partway through the next episode, we don't have enough material with her so need to spread things out.
As regards extra material for Dany, I'd like to see more of her trying to fit in with the Dothraki- learning the language, riding with her handmaidens, starting to look at Drogo with a bit more admiration and less fear, trying to talk to him.
ShinyteapotQuote Reply
Benjen might be a more prominent character in the first three episodes, so he will probably be part of the conversation between Tyrion and Mormont, if he isn't gone by that stage.
Mozart1986Quote Reply
Or more interactions with jon snow, its been a while since I read the first book, but I'm pretty sure there was at least one more conversation benjen had with jon. Or maybe that was before arriving to the Wall. Either way that could possibly work.
shogo10Quote Reply
I like the beginning with the dream, could work well. Maybe it's different for someone seeing it as a first time viewer though, not knowing the show. Anyway reading these thoughts about script, I'm really starting to the the possibilities for the series… just awesome
StuQuote Reply
Yes, no need to waste a perfectly good Joseph Mawle either!
I think Dan and D.B. will make perfectly good use of their stars (as well as their up-and-coming stars).
Someone said it before, but I'm looking forward to seeing some of the new scenes as much as I am of seeing the ones we love. It's a testament to how much I trust this production so far that I'm not even worried.
Just insanely curious.
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Good point about Mawle. He should definitely have more screen time. There is a small exchange of dialogue between Benjen and Jon in the book, right as Benjen is leaving Castle Black. It occurs in the chapter where he is training but it is a flashback to a few days prior. They could easily add the exchange into the scene I currently have, maybe in between the training and the confrontation with the other recruits. Plus having him in the feast scene with Tyrion. That would equal out to a decent amount of screen time for this episode.
As for opening with Bran but not including any other scenes, the problem I ran into is Bran's next chapter has him meeting with Tyrion on his way back from the Wall. But I haven't yet established that he's left. So I wasn't sure what to do. We would either have to add a new scene with Bran or add where Tyrion leaves Castle Black into this episode so you could include the scene with him in Winterfell. Perhaps it might be best to scrap the Bran opening and use it in episode 4.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
With this large a principal cast you are probably going to have to have a few characters missing from each episode. If they included every character into every episode there wouldn't be any story arc for each character. It would just be one scene for each and that is it.
Shows with similarly large casts (Heroes, Lost) have had episodes where they didn't feature a certain character and it doesn't really get too confusing. Many of these types of shows use a "last time on…" vignette in the beginning of the episode to catch people up on the ongoing story lines and I expect Thrones would do the same.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Like it for the most part Wic. I'd definately include Syrio and Arya here as well. If anything, there needs to be more Syrio not less. Introduce him here and set up an extra Arya/Syrio scene or two before the big confrontatation in the dining hall in later episodes.
Also, the Dany scene makes for a decent ending, but I submit that you follow it with the Tyrion/Jon scene as the ending point for ep 3. Similar conversation in the book standing atop the frigid wall. Instead of Jon vowing to find Benjen, perhaps he hasn't been gone long enough yet for such drastic (and possibly too blunt) measures. Instead, end the scene with Tyrion shuffling back down the lift and Jon gazing pensively over the wall into the Haunted Forest. Of course the very last shot is of the forest filled with forboding. The music here builds up and is very sinister in nature. We scope down from the wall into the forest. The screen fades to black and the credits begin to roll as the music reaches its higest level.
Howzat??
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
As for any extra Dani material, I say you add a scene where she is viewing Khal Drogo from afar establishing the Dothraki custom of the men basically ignoring the women in the daylight. Then Dany turns into her tent and we get some dialogue between her and the handmaidens and possibly Jorah.
Getting to know Irri Jihqui and Doreah a little before the last (or second last ;)) scene with the dragon eggs couldn't hurt. Remember, while the roles are small, the three handmaidens last a while into the series. Viewers might as well get to know them a little now.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
To clarify the last shot, I'm thinking of it as similar, but less important and impressive, as the season finale of BSG where they do the extreme distance shot of the BSG fleet, then shoot through space to our solar system and ultimately earth.
You really aren't ending up at a destination (unless Benjen's role is expanded and you get to see where he is in the woods which I'd love to see) so you wouldn't have a super long shot, but watching the camera fly down from the Wall into the forest would make for some fun cinematography.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
I'm pretty excited by the thought that @Kulia may well have been breaking down the scripts for HBO so that they have costing info for their decision. All assumption on my part of course. Julia did have this quote "Sometimes I get to read a lot for work. Today for example. Yes, I am grateful." on Jan the 25th and then seemed to have lots of tedious spread sheet work after that :) Not smiling at her tedium of course, just the thought of Thrones edging a bit close to production. Obviously Julia could well be working on another project all together but don't shatter my dream! ;)
@JacMac30Quote Reply
I would say that Bran's dream has to be all-at-once, so that he can awake from it at the end of the trippy dream sequence so as to make it clear to the audience that what we've just seen is a dream sequence rather than some sort of otherwise-unexplained fantasy episode.
Dennis BrennanQuote Reply
I would say that Bran's dream has to be all-at-once, so that he can awake from it at the end of the trippy dream sequence so as to make it clear to the audience that what we've just seen is a dream sequence rather than some sort of otherwise-unexplained fantasy episode.
Dennis BrennanQuote Reply
I haven't been following these discussions, so if I'm going over old issues then sorry, but if it is true that it'll be tough to get 12 episodes out of the books then I fully expect Benjen's role to be expanded. If that means that we'll just see him in the conversation with Tyrion and Mormont and an extra scene/flashback with Jon or that we'll get a peak at his endeavours across the wall, who can tell. Personally, I think it would be a gift to all of the die-hards to see that, because you know with GRRM's watchful eye they won't do anything drastically out of character with the books.
Mozart1986Quote Reply
Finally found my papers with my script of the episode 3.
It begiins with Cat arriving in KL, and meeting with Littlefinger.
It continues with first Jons days in Nightwatch.
Then, I will introduce the Small council.
After that, back to the Wall – Tyrion having dinner with Mormont.
Arya is introduced to Syrio.
And end is "khalessi you are with the child"
I think that episode three is rather important, because of enetering of three "great players" Pycelle, LF and Varys.
Also on the Wall we meet Mormont (and maybe Aemon?)
The_Rabbit01Quote Reply
I saw her tweet that day, too, Jac, and thought the same thing. I didnt post anything because I thought, "well, sh'e certainly got more work than just GoT", but … I'm dreaming right along with you :)
On a side note, my husband is reading AGoT for the first time. He figured that,since I was sure to be watching the show when it airs, he'd at least read the book. He's not a fan of fantasy in general, but he is enjoying the book so far (how could he not, right? ^^ ) He's just about halfway through the book,a nd so far his favorite characters are Tyrion (no surprise there), Jon, and Dany (suprised). He also thought Hodor was a nice touch :) When I asked him what he thought would be great to see in the show? The Wall. "It's a 700 foot wall of solid ice… gotta be impressive."
It's nice to finally have someone to discuss the books with.
@RahBurQuote Reply
Here is something to ponder.
One of the great things about HBO's True Blood series is the way the writers and executive producer Alan Ball like to twist the storylibe around and add new elements to the tale. I'm not saying they should so this for AGoT. In fact just the opposite. Keeping to George's story as much as possible is a key to a successful series in this case.
I only bring up True Blood because one of the things I enjoy about the series vs. the books is the way characters barely scene in the book, or characters not even in the book at all, get to step into the story and shine (See Lafayette, Tara and Jessica for examples).
Again, I stress that I am in favor of sticking to the ASoIaF books as stringently as possible, BUT… If D&D were to expand the role of a certain characer who would you like to see get the extra screen time? Bejen? Syrio? what about Renly or Lord Beric?
I'll leave it open to you guys to start, but in lieu of news I'd love to see a debate on this taking place just for something fun to do while we wait.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
If D&D are going to expand some of second (third, forth) tier characters, Other than Rob (which i think most of us assume, and not that I'm calling Rob a second tier character…) I'd love to see more Benjen. I think it would be easy to give him more depth before he disappears. I'd like to see more Renly too, again build up the character a little more before second season. I wouldn't be opposed to more Renly/Loras either.
I can't imagine them bringing a huge amount of obscure characters into the forefront just because there are so many characters already. I like Syrio as someone who could come on as a guest star for an episode or two.
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
I'd like the main "players" in the Game of Thrones get the extra screen time: Cersei, Renly, Stannis, Ned and Tywin Lannister (in later episodes).
For this episode, I think a little more of Sansa trying to impressive an ever-more repugnant Joffrey would be good.
shadallionQuote Reply
Hi
(off topic – avoiding all the comments above in case of spoilers!)
I've re-registered for Extras NI for another year. I noticed the application form is slightly different this year. Normally it asks various general questions about your experiences (acting/sports/hobbies) and they use this to group people into skill sets in case a film needs a certain type. This year however there were more questions about horse-riding; combat training & experience in historical re-enactments etc. It seems that they are getting ready for potentially lots of work on GOT!
BTW – I'm currently working on a film called 'Killing Bono' which is a real laugh. I spent yesterday shaking Bono's (played by Martin McCann) hand and congratulating him at a launch party and having Ben Barnes walk past me. Its set in the 80s so the costumes are hilarious!
Rimshot44Quote Reply
Oooh these little snippets keep me going! :)
@JacMac30Quote Reply
Me too, thanks Rimshot! :)
Marko HladnikQuote Reply
Going back to the discussion about adding more depth to a second tier character, I want to say definitely NOT Renly. One of the defining characteristics of this series is the complexity of the chosen POV characters. George (Martin, not me) chose Tyrion over Jaime as a starting POV, and Robb and Renly are never POV characters, because understanding them does not further understanding of the story. Renly is a study in superficiality, which is best observed from the outside anyway.
If anyone should get more development of their story, it should be Littlefinger, as his manipulations might be difficult to portray clearly the way the books do it. That and, of course, earlier development of the Lannister twins, who have to wait a while in the books.
GeorgeQuote Reply
Thanks Rimshot! You'll have to let us know if and when you ever start seeing some activity within the Paint Hall again. They are going to have a lot of sets to build.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
I'm not a big fan of more Littlefinger time, The reason is the same thing you cite about the earliest chosen PoVs. I think LF needs to start out fiarly mysterious.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
Thanks Rimshot! You'll have to let us know if and when you ever start seeing some activity within the Paint Hall again. They are going to have a lot of sets to build.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
So going through the chapters as I did for episode two, I can certainly see where WiC's outline could fill nearly an entire episode. I broke it down shooting location by shooting location.
I moved a few things around, most notably Bran's dream and wakeup, because 1. It is considered a storytelling faux pas to open an episode with a one character and not somehow go back to him that same episode. It leaves a big stinking wad of WTF in the viewer's brain. And 2. The very next Bran scene is Tyrion's return to Winterfell, which takes place months later. "His name is Summer" is an iconic line, but it's not necessarily something you have to hang an opening scene on.
My rough page count is at 57 pages, and that's including a ghost scene in which we might include Jaime, Cersei, and Robert … which means we still need 3 more pages to round it out to 60.
If we find more to add, we could even take the short Bran scene and stick it in episode 4.
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SCENE 1 (OPENING): [6 pages]
EXT. GALLEY – DAY
Catelyn and Ser Rodrik approach King’s Landing.
EXT. KING’S LANDING DOCKS – DUSK
Catelyn and Ser Rodrik go separate ways; Catelyn is intercepted by gold cloaks.
INT. RED KEEP TOWER – NIGHT
Catelyn is greeted by LITTLEFINGER, who implicates Tyrion Lannister in the attempt on her son’s life.
OPENING CREDITS [1 page]
SCENE 2: [12 pages]
EXT. THE WALL – MORNING
Jon Snow, Tyrion, Benjen ride toward the distant Wall and Castle Black.
EXT. CASTLE BLACK COURTYARD – DAY
Benjen prepares to leave on horseback to range north beyond the Wall. His words to Jon are hard. “If you thought your Stark blood would win you easy favors, you were wrong.”
EXT. CASTLE BLACK COURTYARD – DAY
Jon trains with the other recruits. Introduction of GRENN, PYP, HALDER, and TOAD. No matter how many Jon beats he can’t avoid being berated by SER ALLISER THORNE.
INT. CASTLE BLACK ARMORY – DAY
Jon gets into a fight with other trainees; the row is broken up by the one-armed smith, DONAL NOYE. “They hate you because you act like you’re better than they are.”
EXT. CASTLE BLACK ARMORY – DAY
Jon encounters Tyrion. They walk the grounds (first tour of Castle Black area) until Jon is summoned to:
INT. CASTLE BLACK COMMANDER’S KEEP – DAY
Jon is told by LORD COMMANDER MORMONT that Bran will live.
EXT. CASTLE BLACK COMMANDER’S KEEP – DAY
Jon, his mood improved, encounters Thorne. “I’ll take that wager, Ser Alliser. I’d love to see Ghost juggle.”
SCENE 3: [8 pages]
EXT. KING’S LANDING RED KEEP – DAY
Ned Stark arrives. He is told a meeting of the Small Council will convene immediately.
INT. RED KEEP COUNCIL CHAMBER – DAY
Ned meets with LORD VARYS, GRAND MAESTER PYCELLE, Renly Baratheon, and Littlefinger. He learns the crown is three million gold pieces in debt, and of the upcoming tournament in his honor. He is not pleased.
EXT. RED KEEP – DUSK
Ned is intercepted by Littlefinger, who takes him outside the Red Keep’s walls to:
INT. KING’S LANDING BROTHEL – NIGHT
Ned reunites with Catelyn, who reveals the likely Lannister plot to kill Bran. Ned listens and orders Catelyn to return to Winterfell for her safety.
SCENE 4: [6 pages]
INT. CASTLE BLACK DINING HALL – NIGHT
Tyrion dines with Lord Commander Mormont and other Night Watch dignitaries (Thorne, LORD BOWEN MARSH, SER JAREMY RYKKER, and blind MAESTER AEMON) and reveals he is leaving soon. Tyrion verbally spars with Thorne.
EXT. CASTLE BLACK – NIGHT
Tyrion takes the winch cage up to:
EXT. TOP OF THE WALL – NIGHT
Tyrion speaks with Jon one last time. They part as friends.
SCENE 5: [6 pages]
EXT. THE DOTHRAKI SEA – DAY
Daenerys and Ser Jorah explore the expansive grasslands.
FLASHBACK MONTAGE: Daenerys has a difficult time adjusting to the Dothraki way of life. Khal Drogo takes her every night and does not go easy for her. But soon she becomes accustomed to all of it. There is a hint toward the end it is not so bad at all. Views of Norvos, the Forest of Quohor; the passage of time.
EXT. THE DOTHRAKI SEA – DAY
Viserys rides up and attempts to abuse Dany, but she fights back. She is khaleesi now. Viserys is made to walk behind the khalasar.
SCENE 6: [5 pages]
INSERT SCENE (Jaime, Cersei, and King Robert could all use an appearance)
SCENE 7: [6 pages]
INT. RED KEEP – SMALL HALL – NIGHT
Arya dines with Sansa and Septa Mordaine as Ned conducts business. Arya eats in silence, remembering Mycah. Overcome, she soon escapes to:
INT. RED KEEP – ARYA’S ROOM – NIGHT
Arya refuses Septa Mordaine’s demands to open the door, but eventually lets her father in. She reveals Needle to him. Ned is initially displeased, however…
INT. RED KEEP – SMALL HALL – DAY
Arya meets SYRIO FOREL. “Needlework” begins. Just so.
SCENE 8: [3 pages]
EXT. DREAM – DAY
Bran dreams of the three-eyed crow.
EXT. WINTERFELL – DAY
Bran wakes. “His name is Summer.”
SCENE 9: [4 pages]
INT. DAENERYS’S TENT – DUSK
Dany talks to her handmaidens, Irri, Jhiqui, and Doreah, about dragons and their eggs while they bathe her. Later, when Drogo comes to take her, she is waiting for him. She leads him outside.
EXT. DOTHRAKI CAMP – NIGHT
Dany and Drogo make love beneath the stars. Dissolve to:
EXT. THE DOTHRAKI SEA – DUSK
Time has passed, and Jhiqui touches Dany’s stomach. “Khaleesi, you are with child.”
About Yea HighQuote Reply
Some people have asked if there are ways to give more screen time to other characters while still adding to the story. I thought it might be worth the effort to show Benjen interacting with some of the characters beyond the Wall who are conspicuously absent when the Watch goes ranging en masse. There could be references to the fears of the Others that cause the people to flee toward Mance's host. We might get introduced to Craster (or not). It fits in thematically with Mormont's request for more men and Bran's dream of the edge of the world. It also reminds viewers of the prologue. They might need that reminder to keep them going until the scene where Mormont's tower burns.
KyleQuote Reply
There's actually room for it, based on what we'd figured out from last time.
I think what I'll do next is just break down (in short form) the remaining scenes from AGoT. From there we can all mix-and-match to our hearts' content, and see if we can come up with twelve viable episodes.
Gimme a couple days.
Also, whatever we decide to insert into this episode (Jaime, Cersei, Robert) should maybe have some semblance of action to it. Maybe a nice drunken Robert backhand.
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I have allready done it (although not so much ine details).
I have posted it a couple of months ago.
- As far as I remeber I had trouble with some lack of contnet in the midddle (around episode 7-8).
- I had not put in any flaschback (now, wondering why).
-Placed "the great final" in episodes 11 (Baelors steps) and 12 (music of dragons).
The_Rabbit01Quote Reply
AYH
I like it.
Very similar to my idea, except for one thing.
I would rather see "His name is Summer" at the end of the episode 2.
The_Rabbit01Quote Reply
You guys are aware that HBO only ordered 10 episodes, not 12, and that George has spoken about what he's writing about in episode 8. You need to take that into consideration as you plan your overall timeline
JohnQuote Reply
Yep! Things are getting clearer…
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