Episode nine is approaching. Only a few more days now. Here is a preview video to whet your appetite. Hopefully we will get a clip or two later today.
Also, head past the break to see a pic from this week’s episode that may just be one of the most awesomest shots yet…
Have you already read all the books and/or don't care about spoilers? You can reveal all the spoilers in the comments with the click of a link below.
Heard a juicy rumor? Have a news tip? Been to the Game of Thrones set? Tell us about it! Send us a raven!
Loading ...
147 Comments
They’re a little late with clips this week aren’t they? I was thinking we’re not going to get anymore.
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
Looks great! But what I’m most looking forward to is the discussion in the following week.
DreyesboQuote Reply
HALFMAN! HALFMAN! HALFMAN!
TonyQuote Reply
that photo is pretty badass.
I’m dreading this weeks episode.
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
God, Dinklage is sexy. Look at those dimples!
BrienneQuote Reply
I can’t wait, though I’m also afraid… According to the preview the action is getting even better than last week. preview spoiler: I don’t remember Dany being hurt that badly… or is it just because of her pregnancy?
LiesieQuote Reply
Looks like someone’s gonna cut off Shagga’s manhood and feed it to the goats.
durandalQuote Reply
Brienne,
I know, right? Tyrion is rockin’ that armor.
Elizabeth HildickQuote Reply
It’s almost over…… what am I going to do with my liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife ;_;
ShandyQuote Reply
LOL me too. But at least there are only two left!
SusanQuote Reply
I dont know whether to be excited to see Episode 9, or sad at not only what we will see, but the fact that this means only one more episode left…
tekQuote Reply
OH GOD IT’S ALMOST HERE
HOLD ME, FELLOW NERDS
Gytha OggQuote Reply
This is going to be the best episode yet. We say that every week and every week it’s true.
OldGranQuote Reply
Is Tyrion’s or Robb’s armor gorgeous or what?
Awesome shot indeed.
CaedesQuote Reply
Nice choice of tags, very pumped for the episode – and kinda dreading it too!
elreylocoQuote Reply
looks like they are going to kill another horse……
greenie88Quote Reply
wow… me no can wait. Looks like an awesome episode that makes me drool like a pavlovian geek. I especially like the music. I hope it’s part of the GoT soundtrack. big spoiler for non-readers Did anyone notice at the 0:28 mark… is that jamie captured?
marzmanQuote Reply
I can’t believe there are only two episodes left! it went so fast!
I really have been getting choked up at various times when I’m alone (like when I’m in the car driving to work, and I think about this weeks episode.) I’m especially thinking about what I have been doing to my non-reader sister (it feels like I’m tormenting her). I have had such an awful sick feeling in the pit of my stomach all week!
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
Yay, Shagga gets his axes :P
Jordan HealeyQuote Reply
I have a big stupid grin on my face just looking at that picture. Dinklage is Tyrion.
furreverQuote Reply
ONLY IF YOU HOLD ME!
ElaineQuote Reply
Jorah’s rocking that plate, too. Mmm.
KGQuote Reply
Yes, he even get a giant one to protect his face!
CaedesQuote Reply
I remember her like that. Being hit by rocks, having to be carried by Jorah.
sjweningsQuote Reply
Ditto. I’ve just never been able to come to grips with it. It’s great to see Tyrion getting a little love in that pic.
PeterQuote Reply
Oh man I can’t wait until the episode on Sunday… Have not read the book and everybody seems to be dreading this one!!! I’m just assuming that Ned is going to bite the dust this week, and I hope that is all that goes wrong, because i’m very invested in Robb Stark at this point, even though last week’s episode was like the very first one we saw him being focused in. Go Robb Stark! Take on Jamie Lannister and leave Tywin confused! Where are the Baratheons?? They need to show up!
DavidQuote Reply
I’m in a state of both euphoric bliss and severe depression in regards to what will happen in this episode :(
Arthur DayneQuote Reply
I’m both excited for and dreading this episode. I’m excited to see the battle, because I’m just loving Robb getting pumped for battle. Also, very cool shot up there of Tyrion. Still, I’m House Stark so I shall always root for the Starks. :)
When Ned said to Jon “we’ll talk about your mother next time we meet”, or when Ned kissed Catelyn goodbye, those scenes were tough to watch. Those of us who know what happens… I can’t help but think, “what if?” I know these things have to happen, but I’m really going to have a rough time saying goodbye to Ned.
Also Khal Drogo has grown on me these last couple episodes. And poor Dany’s baby. I wonder if they’ll show the still born monster.
SareetaQuote Reply
As I belong to Brotherhood without previews I’m not watching the trailer but I saw that picture on my Google Reader and it is really amazing. It marks the start of a great part of Tyrion’s adventures – him serving as a Hand and juggling all those Mountain clans that can’t stand each other.
I can’t wait to see new episode.
Also, Larry Williams got talked into recording himself watching the episode, that will be fun to play side-by-side with actual episode :D
Ivan PopićQuote Reply
Only death can pay for life!
This will be an extremely fast paced episode I think. Will be interesting, as there won’t be much action in episode 10, but hopefully some of the best scenes of the series nonetheless
dtbQuote Reply
I hope we get to see Maester Aemon’s talk with Jon about the wall and his former life. It was a really cool part in the books
RemyQuote Reply
love NCW’s interviews, he totally get his character and the book.
nice line about hodor’s hodor.ahhaa
CroccifixioQuote Reply
Somebody help me out here, why does Dany ask Jorah to wear his armor?
EdQuote Reply
dtb,
yes, some really meaningful scenes should be in this episode. I really hope there won’t be any meaningless made up scenes too!
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
Remy,
I think that’ll be on episode 10, IIRC, Jon flees south after knowing Ned’s Death
CaedesQuote Reply
Jorah in armor = BAMF
Also HALFMAN, HALFMAN!
userjQuote Reply
Seems like a lot of us are feeling the same way.
we’re all going to need a group hug!
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
Ed,
IIRC, it’s when Drogo’s health goes south, and she’s afraid whoever wants to take over the horde will also want Drogo’s son dead, so he doesn’t grow up to avenge his dad.
Arya’s CatQuote Reply
Ed,
Dany asks Jory to wear his armor while protecting her and the maegi Mirri Maz Duur from the rest of the dothraki while the maegi does her blood magic.
h8radeQuote Reply
Ed,
Dany is utterly unprotected once Drogo falls of his horse. Jorah has to keep her from being murdered, carried off as some new Khal’s prize, or hauled off to Vaeys Dothrak. For that, he might have to fight off some Dothraki, and we’ve been told Arak’s aren’t much good against plate so it’s a damn good idea. Also she is hurt because MMD’s ritual kills her baby.
userjQuote Reply
I don’t know what BAMF means? I am a little worried they might struggle to display the scale of battle. So far everything has been awesome, but small scale…god I hope its epic!
DavosFTW!Quote Reply
DavosFTW!, I’m not positive, but I am guessing it means bad ass mother fucker.
And I am hoping against hope that the reason some of the earlier scenes like the tournament were of a smaller scale was because they were saving their effects money for these last couple episodes…
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
BAMF = Bad-Ass MotherFucker
Steel_WindQuote Reply
lannisters really do have the best smiths. all their armor has been amazing so far. tyrion’s looks like it is no exception
Brian MurphyQuote Reply
Jorah looks hot in that armour.
EleanorQuote Reply
HAlFMAN RULES!!! XD
renan blckfireQuote Reply
My prediction for this episode:
All main characters won’t weir there helmets during battle (if the even have helmets)
roelQuote Reply
I remember long ago, there was a discussion of posters, and thera was proposed a poster of Tyrion,leading and overshadowed by the hillmen, with the text: SIZE MATTERS!
I think we got that poster now…
TPFKA Thoros of MyrQuote Reply
If all that we’re thinking is going to happen, happens this episode, what is left for the finale??Dragons hatching, “Robb King in the North”, is that ?
TastesLikeTheSeaQuote Reply
I’m not holding my breath for a big battle scene… and I doubt anyone else should be either.
I have a feeling we’re going to get a handful of people beating each other up, and a lot of sound effects and close camera angles to try and sell a “big” battle.
Anyone see Rome? Their “big battles” pretty much happened entirely off screen.
I’m still wondering how the hell they’re going to do the Battle of the Blackwater in season two without making a complete mockery of it?
Don’t get me wrong, I love GoT… but that scene (and any big battle scenes) are going to be a HUGE thing to overcome given a TV budget.
0KENoQuote Reply
Remy,
It’s going to be in Sundays episode. Here’s the summary With Sansaʼs life in danger, Ned makes a fateful decision. Catelyn brokers an unsavory deal with the slippery Walder Frey. Tyrion acquires a mistress and is forced by his father to fight on the front lines. Robb wins his first major victory and captures a prized prisoner. Jon is rewarded for his valor and discovers a dark secret about Maester Aemon. As Drogoʼs wound festers, Dany defies his bloodrider Qotho and puts her trust in the enslaved witch Mirri Maz Duur.
Josh DesjardinsQuote Reply
I’ve been thinking about the timing of the last 2 episodes… My guess is that Drogo will not die until the final episode but we will certainly see the shit hit the fan in Drogo’s clan. I think the episode will end with Drogo in his dazed state and Dany will finish him off in ep. 10.
I am certain the episode ends with Ned dead in the final moments. Jamie will be captured early in the episode to build up the thought that they won’t kill Ned because they have Jamie captive. I am both looking foward to and dreading this episode, on a happy note we should finally meet Shae!
Ryan S.Quote Reply
I wonder what the dragons will look like next week !!!
BalerionQuote Reply
0KENo,
I worry about that too. As well as the dragons.
BalerionQuote Reply
@ Josh – I am so looking forward to John’s conversation with Maester Aemon!
Ryan S.Quote Reply
I’m already in love with Robb Stark, and he’s only just gotten started.
NicoleQuote Reply
I didn’t think they were going to bother having a heart-to-heart between Jon and Maester Aemon! Yay.
EleanorQuote Reply
Balerion, c’mon man. Watch the spoilers. I had to go in and add spoiler tags to both of your comments.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
roel,
Hey Roel, give ‘em a little more credit than that. They can get creative.
I think you’re half right. Consider how we’ve seen Gregor Clegane and the Hound so far. Helmet on, helmet off. Visor up, visor down.
I loved the silliness in “Top Gun” where the fighter pilots kept ripping open their face masks to talk so we could see their expensive actors’ faces.
I think we’ll see some full helmets, some half helmets, some partly open ones, some helmets knocked off without injury, maybe a helmet lost or fogotten somehow. Consider it artistic license.
ChrisQuote Reply
The internets is gonna be on fire Sunday. Can’t wait!
kerningQuote Reply
I’ve got to say I’m really looking forward to this episode. Hopefully the battles, while not on the same scale as the ones in say Lord of the Rings, will still be fun to watch.
Also, I’m really digging Shagga’s axes.
GrimtuesdayQuote Reply
If I got one medieval/fantasy pet peeve, it’s got to be the ‘character looses his shield and/or helmet’ in the first 20 seconds of a fight or just plain doesn’t have it.
Yeah, I know why, it’s still just the most moronic thing you can do in a fight. Sadly, I just cannot suspend disbelief when I see it happen.
aka Taxman
The Hand’s JerkQuote Reply
I wonder how many people who frequent the internet have actually been able to avoid being spoiled. You look at almost anything Game of Thrones related for too long and you’ll come across spoilers. Sad really. I’m amazed OtakuAssemble has been able to make it this far without some ass hat spoiling the big events for him.
Avalanche3319Quote Reply
I was just noticing how sharp Tyrion looks in his armor when I remembered “Wait a minute! Tyrion’s armor is supposed to be a mess. He has a beautiful set of armor custom made for his… unique dimensions… but it’s back at Casterly Rock. So he ends up wearing a mess of stuff roughly cobbled together at the last minute. I guess that would have been too much to explain and, besides, he do look good.
ChrisQuote Reply
The Hand’s Jerk,
Weeell i guess you could make a visibility argument for not wearing a helmet – maybe in a confusing melee it’s super important to see and hear in all directions (Dothraki don’t even use helmets period). However I must admit the reason is probably to allow the actors to act – and TBH I think that’s a pretty valid reason (I want to see them do their thing!).
userjQuote Reply
Anyone else hope they leave out the breastingfeeding part for the finale scene in episode 10. Having the dragons hatch will be a good enough cliffhanger but having some CGI dragons sucking on Danys boobs will look ridiculous and ruin the scene so I hope they leave it out.
JamesQuote Reply
It’s gonna pop off this week.
Mike GQuote Reply
James,
Yeah, I’m with you on that. It’s something that works in the books, but actually seeing it on screen would be a bit weird. I dont think it would ruin the scene if they kept it, but it would be stronger without imo.
Avalanche3319Quote Reply
Yes nice shot. I would have preferred a shot like that of Robb before or after a small speech to rile the fervor of his troops!
But this shot does a great job showing how well Tyrion can use his charm and gift of speech or “wHIT” to such effect!
WolfheartQuote Reply
Mike G,
I see what you did there. :)
Eric BigpictureQuote Reply
Dany still doesnt look near pregnant enough for end of mid trimester. FAIL on HBO’s part. Or did they downplay the pregnancy just because Conservatives will get riled up as to what happens to her baby. Its just a story. Terrible things happen. I see no reason why to downplay it.
WolfheartQuote Reply
I think you might be right, it’ll be too reminiscent of Lysa and Robin, and people will likely get hung up on it to the detriment of the story.
Steven SwansonQuote Reply
Chris,
Hee-hee..I was waiting for someone to mention that ,about Tyrion’s armour.
I’m so glad it wasn’t someone screaming “That’s IT! This show is crap !”…i like your attitude ..
I’m always glad to see Tyrion looking good. ;)
obsidianQuote Reply
That shot with a dozen northern knights on horseback worries me. There should be thousands of them at the battle of the Whispering Wood. I’m not expecting them to hire thousands of extras, but certainly a lot more than this.
TolgerosQuote Reply
The only battle directly described in the book was Tyrion in the van of his pop’s army holding to the river with his savages.
Shock MeQuote Reply
It’s true that in the books Tyrion fights in mismatched and ill-fitting armor, his good suit having been left behind in Casterly Rock. I don’t mind the change, though, as that is some friggin’ sweet armor. Let the costume designers have their fun :)
Ser_GQuote Reply
James,
Surely nobody has any objection to newborns being breastfed?
Plus, one of her titles is Mother of Dragons.
EleanorQuote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
Not trying to cause problems, I promise, but how is ‘Character X has a chat with Character Y’ a spoiler? Especially when both X and Y are in the same location on the map and thus them talking is nothing noteworthy?
EleanorQuote Reply
Yeah, I’m sure that’s it. And they added the Loras/Renly scene just to make liberals happy…
Avalanche3319Quote Reply
Tolgeros,
I think Whispering Woods would work just fine as a smaller-scale skirmish, but judging from Robb’s line about two-thousand men dying it’s staying big. I wonder if the shot you are talking about is of Robb and his men riding up to the Twins.
Eric BigpictureQuote Reply
HAH the “lions” on Tyrions armor look like shaggy bearded men.
WolfheartQuote Reply
Avalanche3319,
Agreed. :( Love lurking a few comments and posts by non-readers on YouTube and boards, but the amount of spoilers I run into is alarming. It’s sad…most of the fans I know love these stories and are proud to spread them.
We all relish someone’s first read and are mum on spoilers, because we love to see their honest reactions. These spoilers obviously don’t have the same respect for the story, which is disappointing. I don’t personally get the mindset; they enjoyed the narrative themselves, then almost go outta their way to wreck orhers’ enjoyment of it. A shame.
kerningQuote Reply
I’m not watching the preview… but based on the comments… if they start chanting “HALFMAN! HALFMAN!” I’m gonna lose my mind! Too much awesome.
LexQuote Reply
Someone should add the words “Get my swag on !” to that picture!!
Tyrion looks pimpin’!!!
HALFMAN FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!
Julian WalkerQuote Reply
OT: A pretty good…orchestral version of the main theme. It’s a bootleg, but watch/listenable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L72JNMuI5kY
sjweningsQuote Reply
Peter Vaughn is perfectly cast as Maester Aemon … I’ve been a huge fan of his ever since his awesome Eugene Helpmann in Brazil. He’s not had a lot of screen time so far, though the “make no mention of his nose” line last week was a priceless addition, and fantastically delivered.
His conversation with Jon about his family and past, for me, is one of the most profound and interesting parts of GoT. I had no idea it was coming in the books and it just added so much to the depth of the story, showing the different ways that concern for honor and sacrifice can manifest in this complex world.
I can’t wait to see this scene, with Kit Harrington having done such an awesome job portraying Jon Snow so far… playing off against one of the all time great master character actors.
For the record, if any of you Dinklage fans have not yet seen the original British version of the movie “Death at a Funeral” you should check it out:
He’s in the 2010 version too, but the original is better IMO, AND Peter Vaughn has a cameo as ‘Uncle Alfie’ in that one. I’d suggest renting it to help make the long wait for season two a little more bearable. :)
Tamsin Cleo GermanQuote Reply
hehe..I’m more inclined to go with
top of pic: “Very high charisma score”
bottom of pic: “I has it”
patryn0Quote Reply
marzman,
I think he is. I freezed the image, and despite it being blurry, I think that the shoulderplate looks quite like a lion’s head. You can check Jaime’s armor back at Ep.7 and compare. It seems we have the Battle of the Whispering Wood in the next episode. I had thought it would go in the last, and the Green Fork in this one.
JonQuote Reply
I dunno, that “kip up” thing guys do in karate movies is pretty impractical too. Nothing like totally exposing yourself to a fight-ending strike cause it looks cool.
Bah, never let reality get in the way of a good fight I guess.
EdQuote Reply
Didn’t know I could get more excited for an episode than last week’s one, but HBO has done it! Looking forward to every scene, and I must confess that HBO submitting this episode for best writing in the emmy-ballot gets me excited as hell. But that picture… it is pure GOLD.
KnurkQuote Reply
Can’t wait for this episode!!
That picture of Tyrion and the mountain clans is epic and just makes me want to listen to this song over and over again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iApZZjqgw-Y
And eagerly wait for another anticipated scene next season.
HALFMAN they cry!!!
Edit: Looks like the link doesn’t work? Anyhoo search for Blackwater Rush by Seven Kingdoms on Youtube if you’re curious :D
Mike CulpQuote Reply
Oh i am gonna be mad if they dont show Jaime’s final charge where he cuts down the two Karstark sons and almost gets Robb too!
nixteridaQuote Reply
Chris,
So far they have done a good job of portraying Tyrion without some of the gimmickry in Martin’s books. I am hoping they keep the part where he accidentally takes a prisoner by goring the knight’s horse with his spiked helm. I have a feeling they probably will. I am also betting that they keep the POV of the battle just on Tyrion and the van and not the entire battle much like the book.
coraxeryQuote Reply
nixterida,
This!
sjweningsQuote Reply
Don’t know if this is the right place to post this…but it looks like another celebrity blogger is hooked on GoT:
Game of Thrones Cast at Monte Carlo
Its pretty impressive since this is the kind of shallow blogger that focuses mainly on gossip, celebrity coupling and fashion…which is why she criticizes NCW’s posture being “dorky” (I personally don’t agree lol). Also interesting that her prediction for Ned is pretty accurate as a non-bookreader. She also declared in her TV liveblog that if Ned is killed off, she’ll be loyal to GoT forever because it is a very brave thing to do. So yeah…I’d say the show is doing a good job attracting viewers!
Edited to correct link…and grammar.
KitQuote Reply
very excited and cast season 2 now please thanks
KingthlayerQuote Reply
My girlfriend (reading just a little ahead of the series) just got to the scene where Ned is killed, and was really upset. She kept saying “I can’t believe he [Joffrey, or maybe GRRM] really did it!” Ah, memories. A lot of non-readers are going to totally lose their shit this week.
And if this were a Mutant Enemy production, the little alien guy would be saying “I need a hug” at the end…
Tom HiltonQuote Reply
Teefury GoT shirt
Teefury has this GoT shirt for the next 6 hours, if you are looking for more GoT merchandise.
SuperdeluxeQuote Reply
And a third!
Avalanche3319Quote Reply
I’m getting all tingly in anticipation. The new fan threads are going to be an absolute treat to read next week.
Tyrion is such a GQMF in that armour.
Sansa’s LemoncakesQuote Reply
I found a couple of promotional images for episode 9 (one of Tyrion and one of Bronn; not really spoilery):
Tyrion
Bronn
RhoswenQuote Reply
Oops, didn’t notice that the Tyrion pic had already been posted here – Sorry! Hopefully I haven’t double-posted the one of Bronn, too.
RhoswenQuote Reply
I couldn’t disagree more. Its key to the story. That is one of the most epic parts of the whole series. Thats the scene that will make people addicted to this show. Tame doesn’t sale. This is the type of thing that sales. People love to be shocked and awed.
PeepinQuote Reply
i can’t wait to watch next episode, i also hope that they are splashing the money on the last two episodes.
Here a reaction from someone who hasn’t read the books and got to see the last two episodes
http://www.moopy.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?68922-Game-of-Thrones&p=2563081&viewfull=1#post2563081
it’s not much but still it seems they got it right.
Mirri MazQuote Reply
huh? How was it downplayed?
HBO doesn’t care at all what conservatives think anyway.
PeepinQuote Reply
More happens after Ned’s death than I remembered from earlier readings, so I think there’ll be plenty of material for Episode 10 (Jon kinda sorta deserting, King in the North, all the rippling effects of Ned’s death; and then the dragons–there’s actually a lot there).
I’m also guessing we’ll have a scene of Arya with Yoren’s merry band–technically from Clash of Kings, but it makes dramatic sense rather than ending her story as abruptly as it’s done in Game of Thrones. And didn’t they cast Hot Pie and Lommy?
Tom HiltonQuote Reply
This will definitely be the best episode of the series, I’m just a little bit concerned about the fighting scenes as some already mentioned. It will have to focus on the smaller fights like Rome did, but I hope they show some nice expanded shots of the whole fight for people to get an idea.
That’s an axe on Tyrion’s right hand, right? It would be so lame if he used a sword instead. Also, that helmet accident scene would be so much fun to watch, I really hope they put that in the episode!
MikeQuote Reply
Tom Hilton,
Yeah, at least one of Arya’s little buddies was cast – hopefully we’ll get nice scene of Arya pounding the crap out of him – it’s a good way to go out on the Arya storyline for the season, what with her getting more and more angry as the books go on.
KanaQuote Reply
Mike Culp,
I’m friends with those guys, me and Bryan have been shitting our pants over the show all season :) Glad someone else has been plugging their old material. Can’t wait for their next album, when they do a song about the red wedding
TonyQuote Reply
Tyrion is a mofo ROCKSTAR in that picture! I think I have a little crush.
How long are you supposed to breastfeed dragons? I mean so long as they’re not writing their SATs and popping home for a sip from mum’s breasts afterwards, right? Um, and do dragons, being reptiles, lactate/need milk?? La Leche League eat your heart out.
Franny BeeQuote Reply
I really hope they include this Bronn/Tyrion exchange or at least a version of it. Its definitely one of my book 1 favorites:
Bronn tossed the longsword from his right hand to his left, and tried a cut. “Who’d want to kill the likes of you?”
“My lord father, for one. He’s put me in the van.”
“I’d do the same. A small man with a big shield. You’ll give the archers fits.”
“I find you oddly cheering,” Tyrion said. “I must be mad.”
Bronn sheathed his sword. “Beyond a doubt.”
MotzQuote Reply
Josh Desjardins,
that made my day. Maester Aemon is one of my favorite characters.
RemyQuote Reply
It is interesting how this preview already has more than 10o.000 views. And earlier previews barely have 25.000.
The show is getting really successfull.
BobQuote Reply
Yeah it’s my fault, I’ve watched it like a thousand times because of all the Robb and Jorah and Dany and Tyrion badassness. >_>
userjQuote Reply
Shandy,
READ THE BOOKS! The story is awesome I started reading book 1 after episode 4 I am already halfway through the 3rd book and you have no idea of the excitement, twist and turns this story takes.
I also recommend reading the books because HBO is notorious for ending a series such as this ( period piece with elaborate sets and wardrobe) in the middle or given a speedy wrap up without fully fleshing out the story as originally planned i.e. Rome and Deadwood.
The story is a great one, one that deserves a full telling. So….READ THE BOOKS! You wont be disappointed
KiyaQuote Reply
Arya’s Cat,
Nope thats not it ;)
KiyaQuote Reply
TVWOP (home of our favorite newbie thread) has a Emmy Wish list post us here: http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/show/award_shows/emmy_awards_2011_our_wish_list.php
Lots of GOT ‘wishes’ even if they criminaly leave it off the best drama list.
Ser Lemon CakesQuote Reply
This episode is called Baelor because after Robb destroys the Lannister army and overtakes King’s Landing he runs up Baelor’s steps and throws his hands up in the air like Rocky.
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
:) Tee hee!
KGQuote Reply
I can’t wait to see the execution scene in the next episode. It’s going to be so raw – or at least it should be. I will never forgive them if they mess it up. Because the thing is, in the book, it’s actually presented fairly tamely because of the POV taken. It’s Arya watching the execution, she’s kind of far back in the crowd, and it’s all about her thoughts… and then Yoren grabs her, and makes her look away. But on the show, they can (AND SHOULD) put the camera right up on the steps of the Sept of Baelor. Then we get to see Joffrey up close as he pronounces his “mercy,” the confusion on Ned’s face that melts into defeat, the confusion on Sansa’s face as that melts into hysterics as she starts screaming, but she can’t do anything as Ser Ilyn steps forward… God, it gives me the shivers just thinking about it. They HAVE to do it right.
Strong BelwasQuote Reply
OT, but this is going to be one of the best selling DVD/Blu-Ray TV shows of all time.
Seriously. 10 amazing episodes. All killer, no filler. Lean, powerful, ambitious, quality, epic television. SO GOOD!
LexQuote Reply
Franny Bee,
Dragons are mythical creatures, so I’m fairly sure anything goes. They may not be cold blooded, let alone lizards, despite their appearance. There are known mammals that lay eggs; again, anything can really go.
Eric DeBruinQuote Reply
Strong Belwas,
Agreed. Also, I hope we’ll see the muffled and shocked expressions of Cersei, LF and the like when Joff gets out his inner psycho and send Westeros to a civil war. I think it’s important for the audience to get that what’s just happened was NOT the plan, and it was NOT was intended by those devious schemers.
Also, someone said that showing Jaime’s capture on the first half of the episode would give the feeling that now they can’t execute Ned for fear of retaliation. It would be cool indeed. Is the timeline right? I don’t recall exactly from the novels.
Sorry for the chunk of black text, but spoilers ahoy!!
CaedesQuote Reply
Eric DeBruin,
Caedes,
spoilers spoilers, there are definately non-bookreaders reading this thread people! (I think Caedes incidentally “quoted”his text instead of spoilerized it)
KnurkQuote Reply
Knurk,
CRAP!!!
I thought I was marking them as “spoilers”, not “quote”…. PLEASE FIX THAT!!!
CaedesQuote Reply
sorry, tyrion is pretty badass, but in my opinion its jorah who really is the essence of badassery in this armor. it looks like he could slice through hundreds of these dothraki dogs.
Mario MjoedQuote Reply
Yeh Tyrion’s armour does look good
Adam RobertsQuote Reply
Caedes,
I agree with you, and you do have your timeline correct, that is how it should go down.
one thing I have been thinking of though…I don’t know if I could handle seeing Sean Beans head rolling across the ground and landing face up like they did in the prologue. I don’t know, it seems kind of…disrespectful to our “hero,” and I hope their treatment of him as such is a bit more…respectful. I’m not adverse to any of the violence or stuff we’ve seen so far..but it’s NED, and I don’t know, I can’t explain it, I just don’t want it to be way over the top graphic. It’s so strange, I’ve known this moment was coming all season long, and now that it’s almost here…I’ve had a lump in my throat and a hallow, sick feeling all week. I’ve even broken out into tears a couple times, that’s how bad I’ve been feeling about this weeks episode. SEEING it is so much more visceral than reading about it, and my passion for the story has really made my emotions bubble to the surface quite a few times these last 8 weeks!
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
In episode 7, the opening scene where Tywin in skinning the stag and he is talking to Jamie – I have some questions – Does Tywin know that Jamie and Cersei are sleeping together? Does he know her children are her brother’s? He spoke so much about family but yet he’s not asking Jamie about marriage and children of his own. I find this curious and it leads me to believe that he may know about them…
JaniceQuote Reply
Word.
In other news, where is the sneak peek clip???? I NEED MY FIX!
userjQuote Reply
In the show it hasn’t been made clear whether Tywin knows about the incest. However, Jaime is a sworn member of the Kingsguard, and as such cannot marry or inherit (much like the Night’s Watch members). So Tywin knows that Jaime can’t marry or have his own (legitimate) children, and is out of the line of inheritance. It is because Jaime joined the Kingsguard that his younger brother Tyrion is the heir of the Lannister house.
TulseQuote Reply
As a member of the Kingsguard, Jaime’s taken an oath of celibacy. So he can’t marry. Which is actually a point of contention between him and his father, as Tywin has NO intention of allowing Tyrion to inherit Casterly Rock. The impression I had was that Cersei and Jaime were at least as afraid of Tywin finding out, as they were of Robert.
SJHQuote Reply
SJH,
How does Tywin expect the Lannister name to carry on? Does he then expect that Tyrion will marry and have children? I guess not only does he resent Tyrion because his birth caused the death of his wife but also because he’s grown up to be such a party animal as opposed to concerning himself with family lineauge issues;-)
JaniceQuote Reply
Janice,
Tywin’s first preference is for Jaime to leave the Kingsguard. And now that Ser Barristan’s been retired, there’s a precedent. However, if Tywin doesn’t wind up with a suitable grandson, he has at least one brother–Kevan–and one of Kevan’s sons would inherit the title. Perhaps Lancel, Robert’s former squire.
SJHQuote Reply
SJH,
This should be spoilered for the TV newbs or removed. None of this is given to us by the show at this point. We don’t know about most of this until at least aCoK if not aSoS.
userjQuote Reply
Sh!t just got reeeeeal!
IcegazeQuote Reply
I have a few thoughts on the last two episodes.
First, the last shot of the last episode I think should be the comet. Unless that’s the thing in the sky during the credits. :)
Second, The Three Eyed Crow during Bran’s dream. There’s been two scenes and I have an idea where they are going with that. Episode ten may start with Bran talking or seeing Ned in the crypt. Maybe Rickon is there as well. Which makes that a pretty great foreshadowing tool, if you don’t mind me saying.
Third, maybe I missed it somewhere, but did that minor character that dies in book three that is supposed to die this season, die yet?
Mike RosenzweigQuote Reply
halfman halfman halfman…love it.. what a vanguard. glad they kept it in
hornhillbillyQuote Reply
With all the unusual and extended breastfeeding going on in GoT, La Leche League will probably end up giving it an award!
purplejillyQuote Reply
No, not yet! We are all eagerly awaiting who the mystery death is..
purplejillyQuote Reply
purplejilly,
my bets are on Little Jon but I won’t discard Lord Mormont or even Dondarrion.
I think one of the characters GRRM was saying we’ll miss for the seasons to come is Jayne Pool.
jaybeQuote Reply
Don’t you think they’re leaving too little story for the last episode? Knowing it’s name… will it be entirely related to the Targaryen late history? I mean the banned word: flashback and all of this.
jaybeQuote Reply
My prediction for tonight:
- We’re going to have lots of added scenes, as the chapters that will supposedly be used don’t cover that much ground.
- Greywind is going to get killed by Jaime in the Whispering Woods, hence the mystery character
Amir MishaliQuote Reply
All I know is that sh*t is going down heavy and the people new to the stories are going to have jaws on floors…. O.O
axia777Quote Reply
Omg, it’s actually on tonight! Lol! Just sort of hit me.
sjweningsQuote Reply
SJH,
This is strictly book related at this point..but I’m wondering if we ever find out what happened to the Lannister who set to sea to go and find a valyrian steel great- sword for his family. He’s been referred to only casually ,so far..and then there’s the one who’s missing in battle…
obsidianQuote Reply
obsidian,
There’s a theory in tower of the hand about him.
http://towerofthehand.com/blog/2010/08/11_the_sailors_wife/index.html
EleanorQuote Reply