Game of Thrones (BOOK + TV) WARNING: SPOILERS [NO LEAKED EPISODE SPOILERS]

[4815162342]

In the book whenever Varys mentioned Dany it was in the context of rumors and hearsay that was more of 3/4 truth, allowing the Small Council to nod and disregard it as junk.

[boomboom234]

That's not true in the show however and it's a weakness of the show

[cozmeesah]

The way you talk though, you seem to think EVERYTHING is a weakness of the show, lol.

[boomboom234]

The way you talk though, you seem to think EVERYTHING is a weakness of the show, lol.

Not even true it's just when d&d alternate to far from the books they usually get sub par results. All the best scenes were adapted almost completely from page to screen

[Spidey Freak]

Talisa was definitely a HUGE improvement over Jane Westerling. The gutting of the POV structure has also helped the non-POV characters like the Red Viper, Tyrells and Bronn shine. The Dany, Tyrion, Jaime and Sansa storylines seem to be awesome in S5.

[Spidey Freak]

One issue with cutting out Aegon and Griff is that it basically eliminates an awesome fan theory from ever happening on the show.

 

But OTOH, it totally clears things up for the Littlefinger theory, which I find way more intriguing anyway.

[4815162342]

But OTOH, it totally clears things up for the Littlefinger theory, which I find way more intriguing anyway.

 

Considering how Littlefinger's plan is being radically altered in the show, it kinda gimps most book theories about him.

 

EDIT: Actually, could you share (in spoiler tags) what theory you're referring to since it's slipping my mind.

 

 

The best theory though is Roose Bolton being an undead vampire allied with the Others. It's so nonsensical but so awesome.

Edited April 17, 2015 by 4815162342

[Spidey Freak]

Littlefinger secretly being the last surviving descendant of House Reyne.

 

Lol @ that Roose theory. Simple and makes too much sense.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Spidey Freak

[4815162342]

Ah yeah that theory. That was a pretty cool one with some plausible connections.

[4815162342]

bumping this thread.

 

I think we're gonna need it after tonight (maybe even sooner).

[Cmasterclay]

I surely disagree with the decision but the amount of grown men on the internet prepared to have a freak out and act like this is the end of the world is kind of pathetic. Perspective, please.

Edited June 7, 2015 by cmasterclay

[boomboom234]

I surely disagree with the decision but the amount of grown men on the internet prepared to have a freak out and act like this is the end of the world is kind of pathetic. Perspective, please.

That's lazy and pure wrong sure perspective is important but if you are a fan of something that does't mean you can't complain about it it is a stupid decision that ruins many characters and is just trying to generate buzz for the show on how edgy it is. It is not pathetic by any means nor is it a problem we have committed hundreds of hours into this franchise and have the right to get angry if the show runners are ruining it with their increasingly retarded decisions

[Cmasterclay]

Then maybe wait to ser where it all leads and give it a chance instead of having a cornory for an episode that hasn't even aired. Just because it ISN'T. what YOU imagine exactly abd you disagree with some choices doesn't mean your opinion is the be all end all for the show quality. Wait and see.

[boomboom234]

bumping this thread.

 

I think we're gonna need it after tonight (maybe even sooner).

what do you think numbers

[4815162342]

I'll watch the episode before saying anything further

[4815162342]

I honestly believe Shireen is a goner in the books, but all the foreshadowing in the books is that Melisandre would burn her on her own, or would convince Selyse to do so (since in the books all three remain at the Wall when Stannis marches south). In one of the preview chapters for Book 6 Stannis tells Justin Massey that if he dies, Massey is to do everything he possibly can to put Shireen on the throne.

So my problem isn't that it was done, but the way it was done and the timing of it. I didn't buy that Stannis was at the point where he would actually sacrifice his daughter, especially given that Show Stannis shows far more love and warmth to his daughter than Book Stannis.

Edited June 8, 2015 by Numbers of Westeros

[4815162342]

And I feel really really bad for Davos. There's no way he can stay on Team Stannis now.

But this is a really convoluted and wrenching way for the show to get him back on track to finding Rickon like in the books.   



Also, Hizdork getting stabbed confirms that he did not poison the locusts in the book and was just a figurehead/patsy for the Harpies.

[4815162342]

I'm surprised they didn't reveal Doran's long con when he had that scene with Elliara and the Sand Snakes. Because right now it looks like Trystane is going to be doing Nymeria's planned role in the books.

[cozmeesah]

I think with him being out in the freezing snow for weeks, his army beginning to desert, Mel whispering in his ear, Ramsey showing up and no one seeing a thing, etc he got to that point pretty quick.

[4815162342]

I think with him being out in the freezing snow for weeks, his army beginning to desert, Mel whispering in his ear, Ramsey showing up and no one seeing a thing, etc he got to that point pretty quick.

 

I didn't feel that, especially given how he fairly decisively shut her down in Episode 7. Plus if they have to rely on Ramsay becoming a Ninja stealth master managing to locate every single important supply tent (some in the middle of the camp!) and burn them down without a single soldier seeing any of his Ghost Warriors, then it's a poorly executed plot point.