All who love GoT I am on my third rewatch. Who else loves thrones? Let’s discuss.
Winter is Coming. But no GoT until Spring. I'm going to binge all the episodes before the last season starts. It's been so long everything that has happened is murky in my memory
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That's a good idea TigerLily. It's all a bit murky now for me also. I was a bit disappointed with last season. It felt rushed and too abrupt to really get into the storyline. I hear this final season is supposed to be a short one. I hope not because it seems they have a lot of loose ends to tie up.
i watched the first 2 seasons into season 3 but got all mixed up.i need someone to explain all the houses fighting with each other to me.. :-\ :) :)
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Omg. That's a tall order pretty toots. PBS sounds like she is fully immersed and up to date on the whole saga. I read the first four books before I watched any of the series. I think that added to my enjoyment of the show. But it did take away some of my shock from the most shocking scenes. *** Spoiler Alert! *** After reading the Red Wedding scene I couldn't believe that really happened. I actually put down the book and didn't pick it up again for months.
It's going to be difficult to really get into GoT Gab without spoiling it for people who haven't seen it yet
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I love GoT and rewatch it all from the beginning to coincide with the start of each new season.Omg I love Westworld too. I am so glad this thread is catching on.
I know there are only 6 eps in the last season but they are going to be super long ones I hear.
SkyTV over here simulcasts the eps when they air in the US and because of my job I have to watch them then so I don’t get spoiled by miserable bastards. So it’s a 2am showtime for me next year! Monday’s are always tough, but longer eps will make things even tougher!
(I also have to do that for Westworld but that’s a different thread!)
Omg I love Westworld too. I am so glad this thread is catching on.
I read that the Westworld set was destroyed in the recent wildfires.
I truly hope each episode of the final season is movie length and worthy of this long saga. Plus, they need more kick ass Brienne of Tarth!Brienne is one of my favorite character too! I hope this happens! I also love Tyrion.
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Winter is Coming. But no GoT until Spring. I'm going to binge all the episodes before the last season starts. It's been so long everything that has happened is murky in my memory
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Just been confirmed that it is returning April 2019....Thanks for the update! Yay!
I just ordered the DVD set of seasons 1-7 as an early Christmas present to myself. I was going to do it after the whole thing finished but I will just buy Season 8 later. GoT is definitely a keeper. Now all I have to do is find a DVD player ::)
https://twitter.com/theonion/status/1062471939099377666
I just ordered the DVD set of seasons 1-7 as an early Christmas present to myself. I was going to do it after the whole thing finished but I will just buy Season 8 later. GoT is definitely a keeper. Now all I have to do is find a DVD player ::)I have 1-6 box set. Need to order 7.
I have 1-6 box set. Need to order 7.
Winter is coming.
Please don't throw things- but- Has anyone read the books?
They're pretty awesome and I have no idea how anyone knows what's going on in the tv series wo having read them!
Please don't throw things- but- Has anyone read the books?
They're pretty awesome and I have no idea how anyone knows what's going on in the tv series wo having read them!
I’m waiting til after the show is finished to read them all and then also Martin MAY have got his act together with the last book.Don't hold your breath...
I’m waiting til after the show is finished to read them all and then also Martin MAY have got his act together with the last book.
When we were living in Woking (like a decade ago) George R.R. Martin came to one of the local bookstores and did signings. He was all grumpy and wearing overalls with a newsboy style cap. Such a strange duck. Anyway, he was growly about when he was going to finish the series THEN. I think it's safe to say he's lost interest. Especially since the last book, the Dragon one, was the worst of the entire series. I skipped through nearly half the chapters in that one just to make it through. The other books I've read at least twice each.
@DynamoHum - A podcast for GOT
https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/5/16036430/binge-mode-podcast-game-of-thrones-f20c7840cc4f
Ohh you star thank you!@DynamoHum YES to making some noise. This Spring, I am will be pulling up my roots in The Kingdom of Drama without Heather Wade. The Kingdom of GOT is coming. Some of my questions for Season 8:
I can’t wait til we can all get in here and make lots of noise!
Maisie Williams recently suggested that it would be a good idea for people to rewatch season 1 of GoT ready for the upcoming season.
I was waiting to rewatch all of it for this year until after the season end, but I capitulated and rewatched season 1 over the past few days.
8 days to go people!!
I just finished binge watching through the 6th season. Maybe even better the second time around. I had forgotten some of the events. The immersive experience was excellent! I'm going to binge the 7th and the final season together since this last season is supposed to be so short. So I won't be posting until after the Dragon Lady sings since I will be trying to avoid all spoilers. May be impossible unless my internet goes belly up again. Which is quite possible
Valar Morghulis. Valar Dohaeris
Maisie Williams recently suggested that it would be a good idea for people to rewatch season 1 of GoT ready for the upcoming season.@DynamoHum , I will watch Season 1 again, for one more time. I can not ignore Maisie Williams's suggestion.
I was waiting to rewatch all of it for this year until after the season end, but I capitulated and rewatched season 1 over the past few days.
8 days to go people!!
Maisie Williams recently suggested that it would be a good idea for people to rewatch season 1 of GoT ready for the upcoming season.
I was waiting to rewatch all of it for this year until after the season end, but I capitulated and rewatched season 1 over the past few days.
8 days to go people!!
Despite the fact that they burn people to ashes I can't help rooting for the dragons.
You may have to be on FB to see this but it’s worth it..I enjoyed watching the crowd's reaction to the Night’s Watch arriving. I shared this fun video. Thank you.
https://www.facebook.com/142500782467456/posts/2492121747505336?sfns=mo
Maisie Williams recently suggested that it would be a good idea for people to rewatch season 1 of GoT ready for the upcoming season.@DynamoHum , Mr Fish and I followed Arya Stark's suggestion. Last night, after dinner we watched Season 1-episode 1 & 2. Besides refreshing our memories, it was good to realized who has survived for Game of Thrones Season 8.
I was waiting to rewatch all of it for this year until after the season end, but I capitulated and rewatched season 1 over the past few days.
8 days to go people!!
All right, all right! You all have inspired me to do some binge watching. 😝@PolkaDot do you need more inspiration? Watch this:
@PolkaDot do you need more inspiration? Watch this:
;) @DynamoHum
Read all the books, but only have watched season 1 of the show. I was stupidly waiting for the books to finish but oh well I give up, I'll start from season 2 tonight. At this point Heather's Art book may come out before the next GOT book.
@PolkaDot do you need more inspiration? Watch this:What! Fun!!
;) @DynamoHum
Read all the books, but only have watched season 1 of the show. I was stupidly waiting for the books to finish but oh well I give up, I'll start from season 2 tonight. At this point Heather's Art book may come out before the next GOT book.
Tell me if you are getting bored/fed up with me posting this stuff here, but I figure we may as well enjoy the lead up ...Not bored at all. Every night I watch a GOT video on YouTube. Emilia Clarke has a lovely sense of humor. Last night, I watched this video.
Spotify Playlist from the creators with the ending hidden in it :O
https://www.buzzfeed.com/shylawatson/game-of-thrones-spotify-playlists?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bffbbuzzfeed&ref=bffbbuzzfeed&sfns=mo
Not bored at all. Every night I watch a GOT video on YouTube. Emilia Clarke has a lovely sense of humor. Last night, I watched this video.
OH! She's so sweet!
OH! She's so sweet!@PolkaDot , she is a sweet lady. As @DynamoHum commented Emilia Clarke underwent brain surgery twice during 'Game of Thrones'.
More homework apparently :OI want to print this out and leave it close by the remote controller. ::)
More homework apparently :O@DynamoHum , my homework is almost completed. I am so excited for Season 8 GOT to start.
@DynamoHum , my homework is almost completed. I am so excited for Season 8 GOT to start.
OMG you are doing very well!LOL. Your husband may be right.
They had a recap of the story so far on Sky tonight, me and Marital Unit watched up until the stuff in season 4. He refused to watch it til Season 4. This meant that Season 4 was a lot of pausing and explaining of stuff. Tonight he proved he has the best poker face ever when he asked me why I hadn’t let him watch all of GoT.
I turned around and said “There was too many tits and arse up to season 4 for you to handle.â€
OMG you are doing very well!
They had a recap of the story so far on Sky tonight, me and Marital Unit watched up until the stuff in season 4. He refused to watch it til Season 4. This meant that Season 4 was a lot of pausing and explaining of stuff. Tonight he proved he has the best poker face ever when he asked me why I hadn’t let him watch all of GoT.
I turned around and said “There was too many tits and arse up to season 4 for you to handle.â€
Who’s?
What a feeling!:) ;) :D
....
Winter is here.
OMFG!
... And now our watch has (almost) endedPlease go pray in a cave if you want to stay uninformed for 6 weeks. I am going to take a morning nap. I plan to watch Season 8, Episode 1 SIX times tonight!
I'm so excited for us! Now how in Hell am I going to stay dark and uninformed for 6 weeks until I can satiate my curiosity in one final glorious binge? Pray to the Old Gods and the New
#NoSpoilers
Winter is here.I just looked out the window. I see SNOW! Winter is here :)
OMFG!
... And now our watch has (almost) ended
I'm so excited for us! Now how in Hell am I going to stay dark and uninformed for 6 weeks until I can satiate my curiosity in one final glorious binge? Pray to the Old Gods and the New
#NoSpoilers
Please go pray in a cave if you want to stay uninformed for 6 weeks. I am going to take a morning nap. I plan to watch Season 8, Episode 1 SIX times tonight!
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We have waited 595 days for this episode :O+1
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LOL, 595 days.
You all okay? I just wanted to check to make sure the premiere didn't kill any of you.
Valar morghulis - but not today!
...@DynamoHum , GOT's "Bran Stark" AKA Isaac Hempstead Wright is my favorite character since day one.
@DynamoHum , GOT's "Bran Stark" AKA Isaac Hempstead Wright is my favorite character since day one.
@Spookcat , I am still alive. Thank you for your concern.
Minor spoilers for 8-1, but too funny to not share.
...A common saying? Oh My!
So thats a good topic....@DynamoHum , given that death seems to only be a minor, reversible nuisance in the Game of Thrones universe, anything is possible. The Free City of Braavos is one place I would not want to visit--stupid comment :-X
Favourite character?
Mine: Jaqen H’ghar. I have a personal theory that he was in fact Syrio Forel ...(my other favourite character - I seem to have a thing for the men of Braavos).
@DynamoHum , given that death seems to only be a minor, reversible nuisance in the Game of Thrones universe, anything is possible. The Free City of Braavos is one place I would not want to visit--stupid comment :-X
The Faceless Men travel everywhere.
I hope so!The lastest GOT question is about Cersei.
Also I think Sansa is the new Cersei.
The lastest GOT question is about Cersei.
Cersei is very unlikely to give birth to another child. However, how many miscarries does she have? Did she have a miscarriage with Jaime's child prior to her "interactions" with Euron Greyjoy?
Fortune teller, Maggy the Frog: "The king will have 20; you will have three. Gold will be their crowns, and gold their shrouds".
The lastest GOT question is about Cersei.
Cersei is very unlikely to give birth to another child. However, how many miscarries does she have? Did she have a miscarriage with Jaime's child prior to her "interactions" with Euron Greyjoy?
Fortune teller, Maggy the Frog: "The king will have 20; you will have three. Gold will be their crowns, and gold their shrouds".
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So, I don't know about you guys, but I think someone is going to die this season...You are so silly!!!
I think that was in my top three eps, possibly even my favourite so far.I had to go back and watch this episode 2 times in a row. One of the BEST so far.
https://gfycat.com/whitegreedyafricanmolesnake (https://gfycat.com/whitegreedyafricanmolesnake)+1
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Very funny. Thanks.
All the useless questions posted on social media, but not ONE was "why are the White Walkers all male"?
I thought it was because people assume they are transformed into walkers when they are "sacrificed" like the Craster boys.Excellent answer @Spookcat .
I have a feeling that Jaime will die today :'(
A lot of people seem to think he is Azor Azhai.@DynamoHum , for me GOT comes on HBO at 9:00 PM. I don't need a nap unless I want one. :-\
I was talking to my mum about tonight’s ep earlier. I am so unsure as to what will happen that I am completely unable to make any predictions. It’s like ... it’s just going to happen and I am just going to have to deal with it :O
Mostly I am just trying to work out what the best time to go to bed will be in order to get up for 95 mins while the ep is on and then go back to bed afterwards and not feel like I have been dragged through a hedge backwards on my first day back at work for 2 weeks.
:O
@DynamoHum , for me GOT comes on HBO at 9:00 PM. I don't need a nap unless I want one. :-\
What time does GOT come on your station?
I hope that the hedge is neatly trimmed before you return to work.
The new Azor Ahai will reforge the great flaming sword Lightbringer, which the original Azor Ahai made by plunging the blade into the heart of his beloved wife, Nissa Nissa. It’s safe to assume the new sword will require a similar sacrifice. I think Jon Snow is Azor Ahai.
We simulcast with the US screening, so it airs first at 2am, same time as you guys, then it’s normal airtime is 9pm on Monday night.@DynamoHum , Oh my...2 AM for you. Does your better half wake up to watch GOT with you? Or you alone in the middle of your night's sleep watching GOT? What time to you have to leave for work?
Ain’t no way I am waiting til 9pm Monday to watch it.
@DynamoHum , Oh my...2 AM for you. Does your better half wake up to watch GOT with you? Or you alone in the middle of your night's sleep watching GOT? What time to you have to leave for work?
This episode is going to be BIG in the GOT's world.
I would be waking up to watch GOT.
Nah marital unit doesn’t get up .. he watches the 9pm with me.As you watch GOT for the first time around, you must have mixed feeling. On the plus side, you are completely focused. On the negative side, you may voice your "shock" but no one will hear you.
I’ll be up again at 7 to get the dogs out before I work. Luckily I work from home, but things would be easier if i didnt have to walk hounds before work as I could roll out of bed 10 mins before I start at 9!
As you watch GOT for the first time around, you must have mixed feeling. On the plus side, you are completely focused. On the negative side, you may voice your "shock" but no one will hear you.
Mr Fish has some loss of hearing. We use closed caption. Which helps both of us. Mr Fish has read all the books, so he is a good resource. I listen to the GOT's video on YouTube, which makes me a good resource. My favorite video is "Talking Thrones".
ok...I am still alive
I am going to watched last night’s episode one time. 12 hours later, the thrill is gone.
I have more questions than answers.
Is winter is over?
Is Ghost still alive?
Is Bran Stark Evil? "You did nothing, Bran Stark."
Why was it so easy for the Night King and his generals to be defeated? Arya’s assassination of the Night King felt like an intellectual letdown.
Was my television malfunctioning during crucial battle and dragon flying scenes? This episode had incredibly muddy lighting with smeary images. Nearly an artistic disaster.
I sat on the edge of my sofa. I was so ready for to watch “The Long Nightâ€. I rate last night’s episode with a 6 out of 10.
What do we say to the God of Death?
The general consensus is that Ghost is alive.:) :) :)
Winter appears to be climate/orbit related (always reminded me of the threadfall in the Dragons of Pern books), I don’t think it is over - there were thousands of years worth of Winter without the incursion of the NK.
There was a theory I read today that Bran was warning to the crows to plants the suggestion/seed for Dondarrion/Melisandre to complete their tasks to enable Arya to kill the NK/Use the Lord of Light.
Arya has one more kill to do with regard to eye colour if we are going by Mellisandre’s prediction ... Brown eyes for Walker Frey. Blue eyes for NK, Green eyes for Cersei... I think she was always meant to be the one to kill the NK - her whole journey has led up to this ... I will predict she will steal Qyburn’s face to get to Cersei.
Not watched again so can’t see the blurry ... will report back.
The above is all postulation and stuff I have read on the interwebs today - apart from my Qyburn prediction .. that’s all mine ;)
:) :) :)
I will predict she will steal Qyburn’s face to get to Cersei.
I like this.
With all due respect, this show is bobbins from beginning to end. They front load these shows with material that they can't possibly work out satisfactorily and then rely on internet nerds to amp up the excitement. They do this with Star Wars, notoriously, but any kind of serial has all this speculation that is usually wide of the mark.
The one clever thing GoT does is hire a lot of good, solid older actors who know what they're doing. Unfortunately the younger ones are generally shit. Get a scene with only the younger ones and try to stay awake through it.
I managed about 20 minutes of the last one. Lots of screeching and Stygian light effects. Big deal.
I don't watch this nonsense but I am guessing it is dark as an artform:) Then there is the DRAFTING A GAME OF THRONES HOCKEY TEAM
Where is @DynamoHum ? I hope you have not given up on GOT? :-\
I expected Game of Thrones to be better. And unfortunately, the show did what it's done so many times before: It turned our expectations upside-down. But being surprised by Game of Thrones has never felt worse.
I’m just enjoying it for what it is, remembering how much I missed it when it wasn’t on, and mindful of the fact t hat it will soon never be new again. I love the feeling of seeing a new episode, and will never feel that again far too soon.I will watch the last 3 episodes but without hope for an ending that is satisfying. As GOT moved beyond Martin’s books, I had an expectation that David Benioff Friedman's writing skills would improve. Now, I know that there is no legitimate reason to have any hope that David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will end Season 8 with a satisfying and intelligent conclusion.
I will watch the last 3 episodes but without hope for an ending that is satisfying. As GOT moved beyond Martin’s books, I had an expectation that David Benioff Friedman's writing skills would improve. Now, I know that there is no legitimate reason to have any hope that David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will end Season 8 with a satisfying and intelligent conclusion.
Littlefinger's death taught me the lesson that Benioff Friedman does not have the talent or imagination to end a story line for one of it's characters.
Do you think Arya Stark has become another Mary Sue character?
I actually think the main thrust of the show has been about her and her journey to who she is now. I think she is a Mary Sue for those who find it difficult to believe or see the journey Arya has taken.This video captures some my thoughts. I did not think her killing the NK was the best decision. Thank God, I have a better imagination than David Benioff.
This video captures some my thoughts. I did not think her killing the NK was the best decision. Thank God, I have a better imagination than David Benioff.
Episode 4 has leaked. Be careful out there!Did you watch or listen to the leak?
I think Jon killing the NK would have been too predictable though.This is my ending ::)
Did you watch or listen to the leak?
I just can't get behind the thought that Daenerys will be the one to sit in the iron throne in the end. I think it's because I've read enough fantasy series and books with the situation of madness. Usually, if they make a hard point about some past leader going into madness and how this character is related or similar in some way, it usually ends up with said character also descending into madness...
Jaime could also have a part still to play because if history starts to repeat, he took down the mad king...
She’s definitely pissed now.
I found this episode very discordant. It felt uneven, maybe it was supposed to make us feel like that.
Danaerys appears to be part of the wheel once again.
I am guessing that Cersei may possibly die by Euron’s Hand (not like my own personal theory about Qyburn/Arya/Hound/Mountain - which continued to grow favourably after Arya and Hound went on their road trip together) when Jamie turns up and enquiries after his child’s health.
Pleased for Gendry. He may yet get Arya.
Fuck, it’s all a mess though isn’t it?
Also fuck you Jon Snow for not saying goodbye to Ghost properly.
Maybe Jon will do something stupid (what am I talking about, of course he will) and ghost will come running out of nowhere and bite his head off.LOL. That is a great reaction to the keeping secrets topic. I had to ask my better half to confirm that Sansa had broken her sworn word to her brother. WHY did she do that?
On another note, one of the best reactions I've seen so far is, "on a scale of Ned Stark to Sansa, how good are you at keeping secrets?"
LOL. That is a great reaction to the keeping secrets topic. I had to ask my better half to confirm that Sansa had broken her sworn word to her brother. WHY did she do that?
I've seen people speculating that she's the new Littlefinger.
I've seen people speculating that she's the new Littlefinger.
@Walks_At_Night is hoping for the Littlefinger.I think someone is giving us the middle finger ::)
I think someone is giving us the middle finger ::)
Shit! Queen Cercei is down to her last dragon. What now?::)
@Walks_At_Night is hoping for the Littlefinger.
Just so ya know...I haven't watched the new season yet....So I can't actually read anything here yet AND IT'S KILLING ME!!!I have been watching the new season and IT'S KILLING ME!!!
She’s more a Cersei - sowing the seeds of doubt into Tyrion’s mind, knowing it will get to Varys and knowing Varys will act in the best interest of the realm.As I watched Episode 4. I also enjoyed the Hound and Arya's chat about the future. I thought of your Qyburn theory, @DynamoHum . Time will tell.
I did enjoy The Hound and Arya off for one more adventure to settle scores in King’s Lansing.. my Qyburn theory ftw.
As I watched Episode 4. I also enjoyed the Hound and Arya's chat about the future. I thought of your Qyburn theory, @DynamoHum . Time will tell.Yes!!
@PolkaDot what is your plan? A binge-watching of GOT Season 8?
Yes!!
Be warned @PolkaDot you will be very emotional. Both good and bad.
Also the writing has gone downhill this season.... (as has the budget, I'm told)
tiny spoiler: there are no elephants. The Dumbo movie took them all. :(
tiny spoiler: there are no elephants. The Dumbo movie took them all. :(
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Finale Spoilers are online ... be careful.
Why do people want to spoil things?!
I know its a real shit.
Also adding ... I said right at the start of this season - Sansa is the new Cersei.
Oysters, Clams and Cockles is a great podcast I just found today for Thrones, they don’t hold back!Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Game of Thrones is great fun.
I miss Olenna.Her words cut deeper than Valyriyan steel.
When the time came to say goodbye to Ghost, Jon simply turned and walked away — leaving his old companion looking genuinely broken-hearted. Why did Jon give Ghost away? Was Jon trying to distance himself in as many ways as possible from his long-held ties to the Stark clan?
Episode 5: 1 hour 20 minutes
Out of everything we know about the Season 8 schedule, the episode titles are the toughest to learn.
I’m not actually watching tonight’s episode simulcast. I have to get Ringo to the vet for his operation/scan at 8.15 in the morning so 90 mins up in the middle of the night isn’t going to be conducive to that. I will watch it when i get back from the vets.
I’m not actually watching tonight’s episode simulcast. I have to get Ringo to the vet for his operation/scan at 8.15 in the morning so 90 mins up in the middle of the night isn’t going to be conducive to that. I will watch it when i get back from the vets.Oh boy. Of course Ringo comes first. Hope Ringo gets some good news from his vet. Stay away from the Internet until 8:15 in the morning ::)
Oh boy. Of course Ringo comes first. Hope Ringo gets some good news from his vet. Stay away from the Internet until 8:15 in the morning ::)
Hey, @DynamoHum Why don't you just skip this episode?
Funnily enough I was so stressed about Ringo, I couldn’t sleep, so watched it.
Not sure what to say tbh.
Reddit isn’t going to be happy about Cleganebowl.
I'm not surprised. I'm just disappointed, I think.At least Bran sent an Uber for Arya ::)
Just as an interesting aside ...First, I hope you and Ringo are doing OK.
Oysters, Clams and Cockles podcast has a Patreon page...
10 bucks a month gets you 2 podcasts a week (1 members only, one free for everyone)
Their Patreon page has 2341 subscribers.....
First, I hope you and Ringo are doing OK.
When will Oysters, Clams and Cockles have a show on Episode 5.
Really long twitter thread about why this season feels different.
https://twitter.com/DSilvermint/status/1125856091261136896 (https://twitter.com/DSilvermint/status/1125856091261136896)
Anthony Burgess used to talk about writers falling into two categories, A and B. A writers are interested in plot as a priority (Agatha Christie, for example) while B writers are interested in character (say, Tolstoy). Martin wants to be a B writer but he's not quite good enough and he's working in the A genre that has certain expectations about how things will turn out. The first book was good but then the series ran out of control and ended up frustrating a lot of people because they wanted to live in the A genre. That's why the TV show is such a mess, you have two irreconcilable points of view going on at the same time.
This series better not end with one of those "it was all a dream" things.Perhaps a huge Pu pu platter of elephant appetizers?
Perhaps this wouldn't have happened if Cersei had gotten elephants...
Oof... this is... oof >.<
This is of course my dream ending.“There is only one god and his name is Death, and there is only one thing we say to Death, Not todayâ€
Here we are.
The 3 of us from all over the world as we wait for the final episode of Game of Thrones season 8.
I am in the USA.
@DynamoHum is in the UK.
@Spookcat is in Japan.
You think Arya will run back to Gendry?
You think Arya will run back to Gendry?Will Gendry Baratheon end up on The Iron Throne as King and Arya as Queen?
What are you guys doing for the final ep?LONG story LONG:
I’ve got my sister coming over for a final simulcast viewing and pre party. Marital Unit is away for anti kidnap training (yes, really) next week so I need to be able to squeeze/cry etc with someone!
LONG story LONG:
Years ago Mr. Fish was seriously injured in battle. He is a retired USA veteran. To this day, he has chronic medical problems. A few years ago, he had to retire from his job as a parole officer due to his medical issues. He is a true law and order type of guy. He reads at least one book a week. He is always looking for something new to read. My friend who is not only a psychiatrist but also an attorney loves to read. She is one very intelligent female. She made a suggestion for Mr. Fish to read George R.R. Martin’s novels. I purchased the GoT novel for Mr. Fish as a start. He ate the first 5 books up. He is now waiting for The Winds of Winter.
I am a nurse who worked in the emergency department for over 20 years. I saw it all. For extra money I signed up for CBRN defense training. CBRN = Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear. I was trained for defending our country against the threat of CBRN weapons and Weapons of Mass Destruction. I tried to be serious. However, I had flash back to the X Files’ TV series. They dressed me up like I was going to perform an alien autopsy. At times, I would start laughing during my training. I kept waiting for the Cigarette Smoking Man to show up during my training.
I don’t think @DynamoHum 's martial unit will be laughing during his anti-kidnap training. Will he?
Since the beginning of HBO’s GoT series, Mr. Fish and I order a large pizza and watched GoT. Mr. Fish has the book knowledge and I have the social media knowledge. We will watch the final episode of Game of Thrones season 8 together with our large pizza. Mr. Fish will need to sprinkle extra garlic power and oregano on his slices. I take my pizza as it comes from the shop. I try to take my life and Game of Thrones as it comes…
Did you hear on the Cockles podcast about the agreement between D&D and GRRM to not put the other books out til after the show... I think we may get them quite soon, which I am pleased about as I have held off reading them til after the show is over...
I also had CBRN training when I worked at a USAF base - sobering stuff!
My sister has the book knowledge. We watched ep2 together as well - she knows she isn’t allowed to talk during the show, but we do allow speaking during ad breaks. She bought me a GoT cookbook for Christmas a couple of years ago .. I may put that to use on Sunday!
Hubby will be deadly serious about his training ... I think he might just have to go to Afghanistan this year as well as Democratic Republic of the Congo and maybe Palestine.
GRRM came out with a statement that the books weren't done, that he hasn't even started on the eighth one...
As for who I think should take it all in the finale:
https://twitter.com/HurricaneHetty/status/1127971040582340608 (https://twitter.com/HurricaneHetty/status/1127971040582340608)
Did you hear on the Cockles podcast about the agreement between D&D and GRRM to not put the other books out til after the show... I think we may get them quite soon, which I am pleased about as I have held off reading them til after the show is over...While in my kitchen for hours, I listened to Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Season 8, Episode 5: The Bells, again. Yes, I heard about the book agreement. Wow!!!
I also had CBRN training when I worked at a USAF base - sobering stuff!
My sister has the book knowledge. We watched ep2 together as well - she knows she isn’t allowed to talk during the show, but we do allow speaking during ad breaks. She bought me a GoT cookbook for Christmas a couple of years ago .. I may put that to use on Sunday!
Hubby will be deadly serious about his training ... I think he might just have to go to Afghanistan this year as well as Democratic Republic of the Congo and maybe Palestine.
While in my kitchen for hours, I listened to Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Season 8, Episode 5: The Bells, again. Yes, I heard about the book agreement. Wow!!!
@Spookcat , I wonder why GRRM came out with a statement that the books weren't done. What is up with that?
Yes, CBRN training is sobering. I handle stress with humor or music. I blame my Irish DNA.
I am happy to know that you will have your “quiet†sister with you as you was watch THE END. I did not know that there was a GoT cookbook. LOL!
Oh no, your hubby may have to travel to those dangerous areas> I hope not. Most men ans women in that line of work, take training very serious. I would be terrified.
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-fan-petition-remake-season-8-1203217025/ (https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-fan-petition-remake-season-8-1203217025/)WOW WOW WOW.
Someone has started a petition calling for HBO to redo season 8.
So there is supposedly 4 different ending that have been filmed.
Imagine if eps were sent out to different streaming partners/TV companies with different endings.
HBO gets version 1
Sky gets Version two
Social Media would explode with the resultant simulcast!
Chaos is a ladder....
I'm curious whether we will see anymore from Jaqen. Does Arya still owe a name?
Some princess from the north wins this thing.
Sara? Something like that.
Enjoy it anyway.
DH might kill you for that.
kill
Thanks for reminding me.
I forgot to mention who gets killed!
Bran
Tyrion
Gendry
Jon
I have no words for you .... unspeakably evil.
Of course I didn’t put you on ignore, because I am loyal ...
Still a git.
@Bart Ell
Jerkface
Did anything I made up actually happen?
I just grabbed names from a Google search.
I HAD NO IDEA WHO THOSE PEOPLE WERE!
I bet my version was better, though.
Not done yet. The broad did not get her tits eaten by the Dragon though.
You mean I can still ruin it for you?
THE MIDGET WINS
If your spoilers turn out correct, Dynamohum might curse your peaches. Possibly FISH too.
If your spoilers turn out correct, Dynamohum might curse your peaches. Possibly FISH too.I placed a curse one time. However, I removed the curse 20 minutes later. I was having problems with the water department.
You mean I can still ruin it for you?Once again @Bart Ell is subverting my expectations.
THE MIDGET WINS
You were close on one Barthur.
I am surprised you don’t watch it actually, it is right up your street tits n ass and drama wise.
Ghost is a good doggo.
Once again @Bart Ell is subverting my expectations.
Hey Fish. :)Hello!
Itty bitty spoiler.I agree. And I am not upset.
The ending episode... not entirely what I expected, but I'm not terribly upset. and the most important thing:
GHOST IS HAPPY.
QuigleyGhost loves bacon?
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2016/04/04/at-home-in-alberta-with-jon-snows-ghost.html
Hello!
Please do not subvert my expectations.
Ghost loves bacon?
Once again @Bart Ell is subverting my expectations.
It seems so. Boodie loves bacon too.Who is Boodie? Smokey Bear?
Always blaming others for things you control.:'(
HOW DARE YOU!
Only you can prevent forest fires... and the subversion of your expectations.
Who is Boodie? Smokey Bear?
Boodie subverted my expectations! :o
Boodie subverted my expectations! :o
Perfect
https://www.reddit.com/r/freefolk/comments/br2t0z/this_video_of_an_alternate_ending_wins_the/
Doesn't show the final episode, but still:
I'm way behind the power curve but just finished my Last Watch tonight. So excellent to the very end. I loved the way they ended everyone's stories. Even the ones who died. My only slight quibble was Daenerys' transformation was a bit abrupt. But no complaints from me and lots of high praise@TigerLily the prequel? I want to know who will be the writers.
So. When is the prequel starting?
@TigerLily the prequel? I want to know who will be the writers.
They called "'Wrap!†Kit Harington was disappointed with Season 8 and so was I. I did not need to go into treatment after the ending of GoT.
I was forced to get a grip after watching Episode 3 "The Long Night." David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent writers when they have no source material (the books) to fall back on. I was so disappointed. Episode 2 became the final for me, written by “coffee boy†Bryan Cogman.
Disappointed and almost alone. Almost all the people in my life was praising Got Season 8. Everyone except me and Mr. Fish. I went to social media to see if something was wrong with me and my opinion. I found The Dragon Demands. This Dragon had called out D&D years ago. I have climb onto this dragon’s back. I relate to this dragon and it's videos on YouTube.
https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/User:The_Dragon_Demands
Seems like it will be all new writers and showrunners. I guess GRRM is also helping provide framework, vision and backstory. And it will be set thousands of years in the past. I had been avoiding like the plague any slight hint of GoT spoilers until I finished the whole binge. Now I can immerse myself in all the total geekness online. Thanks for link, @FISH . Looks like a good place to start. Here's a link for the prequel https://screenrant.com/game-thrones-prequel-working-title-bloodmoon/@TigerLily Valar Dohaeris.
I'm sorry you were disappointed. I would be seriously disappointed if last season left me disappointed (what??). I've already watched "The Long Night" twice. So intense. And during the second watching I could appreciate the directing and editing. Like choreography. Maybe I could have wished for happier endings. But not really. With GRRM you know that's not going to happen. In fact I was afraid the ending was going to be much darker. No. I'm very satisfied and thought the end of each person's story was true to character. I really think this was the best tv ever
Valar Dohaeris
@DynamoHum , OK enough time has passed since the ending of GOT.
What are your thoughts?
I feel very ambivalent about it. There was parts of this last season I loved, parts I was absolutely not in love with and parts that just left me “meh†about. Clearly rushed so D&D could go play with Star Wars, and that’s reprehensible and I hope HBO and others in the industry remember what they did.@DynamoHum , thank you for answering my question. I respect your views. I enjoyed reading @TigerLily 's take on GoT. @Spookcat has remained wordless on her viewpoint. So what do you say Ms @Spookcat ?
There was disservice to characters and there was great service to characters.
The documentary The Last Watch was amazing and I enjoyed that possibly more than the last two episodes. The effort put in by the cast and crew was ultimately shat on by D&D.
I will watch the prequels, and I really really wish there was an Arya spin off. Possibly a Jon spin off as well.
I will definitely get the books read in readiness for the last books coming out - GRRM has had a fabulous focus group for those books he is writing.