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Episode 2: The House of Black and White Written by: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Directed by: Michael Slovis Synopsis: Arya arrives in Braavos. Pod and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter’s safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn’s death. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Dany. Episode 3: High Sparrow Written by: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Directed by: Mark Mylod Synopsis: In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis. Episode 4: The Sons of the Harpy Written by: Dave Hill Directed by: Mark Mylod Synopsis: The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance. Episode 5: Kill the Boy Written by: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Directed by: Jeremy Podeswa Synopsis: Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay’s control. Episode 6: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Written by: Bryan Cogman Directed by: Jeremy Podeswa Synopsis: Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack. Episode 7: The Gift Written by: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Directed by: Miguel Sapochnik Synopsis: Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family. Episode 8: Hardhome Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Directed by: Miguel Sapochnik Synopsis: Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels. Episode 9: The Dance of Dragons Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Directed by: David Nutter Synopsis: Jon returns to the Wall; Arya runs into someone from her past; Mace visits the Iron Bank; Stannis faces a difficult decision; Daenerys oversees a celebration of athleticism. Episode 10: Mother's Mercy Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Directed by: David Nutter Synopsis: Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged. --- So what's happening in Season 5?  The show does what it wants so who knows what's actually going to happen, but conservatively we can say that it will be loosely based on A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. I suspect that the major stuff from ADWD that appears to have been cut (AEGON) has been pushed back to Season 6 and that this season will draw mainly from AFFC and supplement it with the main characters' stories from ADWD. I can (maybe) tell you what's not happening: there has been no mention of the Iron Islands, so we can assume that Balon Greyjoy will continue to lead an inexplicably charmed life and "Yara" will continue to not do anything; no Aegon (for now), no Quentyn, no Victarion, and no Marwin means no Meereenese Knot, or at least a dramatically simplified one; and I think that characters like Sam, Davos, and Brienne will dramatically diverge from their original storylines. With that in mind, we can expect to see the following highlights (not in order): - The Valonqar prophecy - Dead Tywin cameo - Jon is elected Lord Commander - Cersei vs. Margaery - Jaime and Bronn travel to Dorne - Littlefinger and Sansa get creepy - Melisandre cozies up to Jon - Bran learns how to be a tree offscreen - Ed, fetch me a block - Stupid Sexy Sand Snakes - Arya trains in Braavos at the House of Black and White - The Boltons return to Winterfell - Somebody mutilates Myrcella - Barristan does nothing - Cersei rearms the Faith and congratulates herself on a job well done - Dany continues to do the exact opposite of what everyone wants her to do - Stannis campaigns in the North and might finally get the treatment he deserves from the showrunners - The Meereenese Knot, severely cut down since it looks like Tyrion is the only one travelling to Meereen this season - The Winterfell Huis Clos - Cersei gets arrested - Tyrion joins the circus - Cersei's Walk of Shame - Robert Strong - Theon learns his name - Dany rides Drogon and probably doesn't poo poo herself - For the Watch - Varys kills Kevan - Winter comes - And most importantly, the show passes the books --- Confirmed Cast Additions The North  Jonathan Byrne as Brant Crabbe.  Michael Condron as Bowen Marsh Beware the Ides of Marsh.  J.J Murphy as Denys Mallister The man who would be Lord Commander.  Ian Lloyd Anderson as Derek Goyle.  Tristan McConnell as Gordy A Bolton soldier whose days are no doubt numbered.  Zachary Baharov as Loboda Yet another Thenn.  Ross O'Hennesey as Rattleshirt  Stella McCusker as Winterfell Worker Mystery solved. The Westerlands  Johdi May as Maggy the Frog I guess the kids around Lannisport are just really, really mean with their name-calling.  Isabella Steinbarth as Melara Heatherspoon I’m getting pretty tired of having to find obscure young actresses with Google.  Nell Williams as Young Cersei I have never heard the name Nell before this show and we have two this season. The Crownlands  Patrick Wallace as Lead Kingsguard Maybe they mean lead like the metal.  Elizabeth Cadwallader as Lollys Stokeworth Too sweet for a cad like Bronn.  Jonathan Pryce as the High Sparrow Necessity enforces an alteration.  Hannah Waddingham as Septa Unella Queens hate her. Dorne  DeObia Oparei as Areo Hotah The only cool character in Dorne.  Alexander Siddig as Doran Martell The idiot who think he's a player.  Nell Tiger Free as Myrcella Baratheon Is this even the right actress? I don't even know.  Jessica Henwick as Nymeria Sand Posh Snake.  Keisha Castle-Hughes as Obara Sand Scary Snake.  Rosabell Laurenti Sellers as Tyene Sand Baby Snake.  Toby Sebastian as Trystane Martell I can't tell if he'll play Quentyn's role, Arianne's role, both, or neither. Essos  Gwyneth Keyworth as Clea One of the prostitutes Tyrion is going to meet. Something something where whores go.  Peter Silverleaf as Elboneno Meereenese master. Probably gonna die.  Tom Wlaschiha as Faceless Man A man is pleased.  Hattie Gotobed as Ghita Actors have weird names. She'll be put to rest in the House of the Undying.  Reece Noi as Mossander He previously appeared as an unnamed slave in Season 4, now he is a named slave.  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Malko A slaver, apparently.  Nicholas Boulton as Pit Announcer Let's get ready to rumble.  Faye Marsay as The Waif There's no way she doesn't steal Arya's identity at some point.  Enzo Cilenti as Yezzan zo Qaggaz I fully expect them to preserve his "Yellow Whale" nickname despite it making no sense. --- Thread History Season 1: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - Hiatus - Spoiler - Ned Head Redemption - Early Episode 7 Thread Season 2: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - Hiatus - Spoiler - Shadow Baby Season 3: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - Hiatus - Spoiler - Dracarys - The Red Wedding Season 4: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - Hiatus - Spoiler - The Purple Wedding - The Night's King - IN LIKE THIS Season 5: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - Hiatus - Spoiler - Raping the Stark - Hardhome - Burn Baby Burn In It For The Tank fucked around with this message at 03:50 on Jun 15, 2015 |
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Latest Hype Season 5: New Cast Members Dorne is bullshit. Season 5: The Three Eyed Raven Spooky, but not as spooky as those skeletons from last season. Season 5: A Day in the Life teaser A glimpse at the upcoming feature on the production of Season 5. Season 5: Pledge Your Allegiance Declare your loyalty to Season 5: Trailer Released early thanks to leaks. Thread discussion starts here. Season 5: Artisan Piece #1 - The Weapons of Dorne Literal nipples on a breastplace. Season 5: A Day in the Life Twenty five minutes of "Aren't we great?" Season 5: Trailer #2 - The Wheel A way better trailer than the first one. Season 5: Artisan Piece #2 - Set Design Creating Daznak's Pit. Season 5: Meet the Sand Snakes Because one isn't enough. Season 5: Invitation to the Set It's just so big, you guys. Season 5: Preview I doubt this is the last time that they will use Tyrion and Varys' conversation in the pre-release hype. Season 5: Catch the Throne Volume II Now with metalcore. Season 5: Artisan Piece #3 - Stunts Some interesting shots of the show's take on Hardhome. Season 5: Preview #2 Dany is a wheelwright. Season 5: Promotional Stills Here is a collection of all the promotional stills for Season 5. Season 5: Creating Weirdwood Leaves Because there's no Bran this season, this gives me hope for scenes in the Winterfell godswood. Season 5: Sinners Promo The High Sparrow is a better revolutionary than Dany ever was. Season 5: Future Promo For you. Season 5: Enemy Promo I'm only including this for completion's sake. It barely counts. Season 5: New Characters and Locations Bit late for this. It came out after Episode 5. --- Recommended Reading This spoiler thread also serves as a de facto book discussion thread since it's the only place on the forums where you can talk about the series with other book readers without using spoilers tags, that also isn't the Bad Thread. To facilitate discussion, here is a list of articles that I suggest reading. This list is by no means all-inclusive, and many popular theories are missing because there aren't any comprehensive write ups available yet. As for what is listed, you may disagree with some of the authors' assertions and conclusions, but still take away a greater appreciation of the world of ASOIAF. Resources TWOW Sample Chapters: A compilation of the sample chapters of The Winds of Winter that have been released to the public. Includes full chapters, summaries, and partial transcripts. The following chapters are included: Theon I, Arianne I, Mercy (Arya I), Alayne (Sansa I), Arianne II [Summary], Ser Barristan I, Victarion I [Partial Transcript], Tyrion I [Brief Summary], Ser Barristan II [Summary], Tyrion II. The ASOIAF Timeline: It is no secret that GRRM is terrible at accurate measurements and judging distances. Nevertheless, this timeline is an attempt to organize the events of the series into chronological order using evidence from the books. Dates aren't necessarily precise, and by the authors' own admission there are many assumptions, but it remains the most precise ASOIAF timeline in existence. Essays Winterfell Huis Clos: A 300,000 word analysis of the events surrounding Winterfell in ADWD. The author's conclusions are controversial but their meticulous examination of the recurring themes and symbolism in ASOIAF during the first section should be considered required reading for any ASOIAF fan. Race for the Iron Throne: In the author's own words, a historical and political analysis of A Song of Ice and Fire. Written by a PhD in history, Race for the Iron Throne discusses the series on a chapter by chapter basis, examining the story, characters, political systems, and historical influences of the books. Untangling the Meereenese Knot: A five-part critical response to the prevailing notion that Dany's storyline in ADWD was useless and boring. The author recontextualizes the conflict in Meereen and posits that it is far more interesting (and relevant) than it first appears. Other Wars: A six-part analysis of Jon Snow's character and ADWD storyline. Jon's tenure as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch is marked by a series of challenges to his core values. On multiple occasions, Jon is forced to choose between adhering to his vows as a brother of the Night's Watch and acting upon his valiant desire to do the right thing. The author of examines how Jon's noble heart ultimately causes his downfall. The Pyre Revisited: A short essay that finally sets the record straight about Dany's alleged immunity to fire. The author of this article reexamines the climax of AGOT and identifies the true reason for the miracle that occurred on the Pyre. One Does Not Simply Warg Into Hodor: Often overlooked by readers, Bran is guilty of one of the most evil acts in the entire series: the willful mental subjugation of another human being. The author of this short essay summarizes the depravity of Bran's actions and hints at some of the disturbing potential consequences of his behavior. Wars and Politics of Ice and Fire: A series of essays analyzing the military and political dimensions of ASOIAF written by multiple different authors. The site features analyses of specific characters and their contributions to the present political landscape of the series, as well as speculation for future conflicts. Theories R + L = J: Jon Snow is actually the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. By far the most popular theory in the fandom, it is so well supported that it can be pretty much considered a fact. The article I linked only encompasses the first three books in the series but remains one of the most comprehensive guides to the theory. After ASOS, references and evidence for R+L=J become much more subtle and rare, as if GRRM realized how quickly the theory could spread thanks to the development of a devoted internet fanbase. Sothron Ambitions: Before Rhaegar Targaryen kidnapped Lyanna Stark and Robert's Rebellion brought about the end of the Targaryen dynasty, the Great Houses of Westeros were already secretly conspiring to overthrow Aerys II. Aegon Blackfyre: Aegon (Young Griff) is not actually the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Elia Martell, but a Blackfyre impostor that Varys and Illyrio Mopatis are propping up as a real Targaryen. He is descended from the female Blackfyre line and is ignorant of his real identity. Stannis is the Night's King: Stannis Baratheon is destined to lead the Others. His story has witnessed a transition from the power of fire to the power of ice, and he is currently on a collision with a tragedy of such magnitude that it may break him and turn him against humanity. This theory combines symbolism, thematic beats, and speculation to predict the direction of Stannis' future arc. Dead Man making GBS threads: Tywin Lannister was poisoned by Oberyn Martell before his death. A theory first suggested more than a decade after ASOS was released, this theory ties a number of strange coincidences and subtle clues together into a compelling theory. Blue Rose in Ice: Following his death at the hands of the Night's Watch stewards, Jon Snow's consciousness will live on in his direwolf Ghost and his dead body will be stored in an ice cell in the Wall, ready to be revived by some enterprising Red Priestess. GRRM has been less than subtle that Jon's story isn't over, but this theory specifically points out what happens next. I'm putting this here for posterity before the show does something completely different. --- Recommended Watching Note: these are all dumb funny videos Arya Stark reveal her true beliefs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj6OgXEwlSw jaime lannister - a song of ice and fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lz3lAd2nGQ slay frey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjmTFa-Ic A Storm of Swords - It Gets Better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGUKDZFiy-A Rage of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CLCOvZOh1o the stannis baratheon foundation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7KbIu7E81s an interview with GRRM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQeRboyjwDk real life direwolf reviews asoiaf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyxwmKRxQ_c Guy tries to recap all the Game of Thrones books in 2 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJoW7Vnf-0E WHUR MUH BOATS AT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P38EG97zlOg preparation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cejwmJHS_TU Roose Change: The Lannister Honeypot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTVnZm9hFg Stannis has an Evangelion Moment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biXxOr78A2o Game of Thrones party hard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4008gIPuT4I GOT party hard 2 - king of my castle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXHIWOM-S7I The best of George R.R. Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmKhGqWcJGY Payphone Parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rapo0h-RDnk Game of Groans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX-h8CrIyyY Multiplicity 2: Game of Clones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eoHTyICp3g GoT Commentary "In the books" supercut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snm6qnezv0Q Sesame Streets: Game of Chairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhWUFXvaZjo Seth Brings Jon Snow to a Dinner Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BabsgCQhpu4 Teenage Dornish Ninja Sand Snakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VTkL62YnTA Coldplay's Game of Thrones (The Musical) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7xO5P3Az4 not so funny now huh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSH1qUjHRK0 --- zoux posted:
--- Blade_of_tyshalle posted:It would be like a telenovela. We open with Dany in Daario's arms in a bungalow with a slowly rotating ceiling fan. They giggle, and the thick humidity leaves their skin glistening wetly. The door swings open, revealing Khal Drogo in an open-front short-sleeved shirt. --- Apoplexy posted:Janos Slynt is returning, though. So his role will likely just be unaltered. Blade_of_tyshalle posted:Janos Slynt will return in... Thunderball Dikkfor posted:The Man with the Golden Cloak geeves posted:Jon Snow will give him A View To A Kill My PIN is 4826 posted:Jon Snow will sit on the Iron Throne by the end of the series, because The Wall Is Not Enough lifts cats over head posted:Moonboyraker Starring Cersei Lannister as far as Tyrion knows. Brooklyn Bruiser posted:Lysa Arryn in Skyfall. lifts cats over head posted:Robert Baratheon is "Making the Eight" in Octopussy. --- --- Aurubin posted:Shirtless, with open wounds freezing shut in the unnatural cold, Ramsay Snow raised his daggers to the pale figure and the undead host before him. "This is turning into a lovely evening.", he said with a wry smirk. The baying of hounds filled the air, and the Night's King retreated back to his boat. --- Irish Joe posted:I have faith the next book will be out before March of next year. loquacius posted:Care to toxx? I think a post like this deserves a toxx Irish Joe posted:Sure 
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In It For The Tank posted:
Necessity forced an alteration here, too, didn't it?
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Alexander Siddig seems to have a history of playing people who think they are more awesome than they actually are. Yes I'm purposefully ignoring him in later seasons of DS9, shut up.
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In It For The Tank posted:
I'm mad about this
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Oct 13, 2014 20:25
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I still like Doran Martell and think he might not be a complete idiot despite mounting evidence to the contrary
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Regy Rusty posted:I'm mad about this What the hell seriously. "We need a really fat guy whose name is literally 'whale'. You know what? Whatever, it's fine."
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Oct 13, 2014 20:31
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Aw did Tania Raymonde not get cast? I'm equally as bummed about this as I am pumped about Alexander Siddig though although I'm not sure that that evens out
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Oct 13, 2014 20:36
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Just be glad they didn't go with their original plan of having Conan Stevens play Tyrion.
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quote:I think that characters like Sam, Davos, and Brienne will dramatically diverge from their original storylines. Sam and Davos will be the latest Hope and Crosby road buddies, looking around the north for Rickon. They'll run into Brienne heading north to find Sansa.
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As long as they don't change anything about Arya's assassin training montage I'll be happy
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JT Jag posted:I still like Doran Martell and think he might not be a complete idiot despite mounting evidence to the contrary The North - Getting hosed by Ironborn The Riverlands - Getting hosed by Lannisters The Stormlands - Getting hosed by Aegon The Westerlands - Getting hosed by The Iron Bank The Reach - Getting hosed by winter Dorne - Chillin out, drinking sangria by the pool and wearing very few clothes I'd say he did pretty well.
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Sam loving Lowry as the High Sparrow! Really looking forward to his scenes with Cersei.
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So much Sand, so little Greyjoy No sowing circle... Like I said 4 seconds before the last thread was shut: at this point I'm imagining season 5 is going to be like that episode of Bottom when they try to play chess with only a third of a set. hellbastard fucked around with this message at 21:24 on Oct 13, 2014 |
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Oct 13, 2014 21:00
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People who think the Starks are dumb are going to be amazed when they meet the Martells.
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BillBear posted:People who think the Starks are dumb are going to be amazed when they meet the Martells. Maybe, it's hard to say what they're going to do with the Martells with half the characters from their plot left out.
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Slightly Toasted posted:Aw did Tania Raymonde not get cast? I think Keisha Castle-Hughes is the one she lost out to.
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I use Aegon "Egg" whateverlastname frequently in Rimworld to recognize a character. It's like having someone named after you in Dwarf Fortress, only way better because he's not a single smiley face or dwarf-like icon. Medieval Lordling or medieval something background provides a good start for such a character.
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Jedit posted:Necessity forced an alteration here, too, didn't it? They said Denys would not be recast. Whether that means they cut his character out completely or they had enough already filmed before his death remains to be seen.
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He's a minor character anyway, just have his one scene be of him agreeing with Sam's proposal, or that Sam can be his representative, et cetera.
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Now completely confirmed: Jaime is 100% going to Dorne with Bronn. http://watchersonthewall.com/game-thrones-filming-leaks-confirm-jaimes-season-5-storyline/ quote:Los Siete Reinos reports that in this scene Jaime and Bronn arrive in Dorne to find Myrcella and Prince Trystane kissing. Myrcella is surprised to see her “uncle” Jaime, and Trystane offers his hand in greeting to Jaime, who offers him his left hand instead.
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God, the confusion at not knowing every step of every character moving forth is overwhelming.
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GonSmithe posted:Now completely confirmed: Jaime is 100% going to Dorne with Bronn. Like the only interesting thing about the Sand Snakes is that they aren't all fighters but are still incredibly deadly. I get the feeling based on that description they're all just gonna be tough girl brawlers now.
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hellbastard posted:So much Sand, so little Greyjoy I may be in denial but I'm still holding on hope they'll show up in season 6
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I think it's possible that Euron might absorb some of Victarion's role in the plot and get introduced at the start of Season 6. But I think Aegon's chopped.
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I wouldn't rule out the Greyjoy stuff forever. They're already springing Dorne on an audience who is barely aware of it, most show watchers probably only know about it because of Oberyn last season. Sure they have Jaime and Bronn going along to help the audience understand, but since they're doing all of this for Dorne, I wouldn't completely rule out the Greyjoy plot. I would expect us to go there at some point, at least to develop Euron or a Euron-like character. There's enough meat in that subplot that I would hope it isn't dropped altogether. It might be another season before it happens though.
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Lycus posted:I think it's possible that Euron might absorb some of Victarion's role in the plot and get introduced at the start of Season 6. But I think Aegon's chopped. I dunno, that would be weird if Season 5 ends with Dany flying off on Drogon. Maybe it's not a big deal to introduce them later if the Greyjoys are a part of the endgame but it doesn't seem that way reading the books.
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hemophilia posted:I wouldn't rule out the Greyjoy stuff forever. They're already springing Dorne on an audience who is barely aware of it, most show watchers probably only know about it because of Oberyn last season. Sure they have Jaime and Bronn going along to help the audience understand, but since they're doing all of this for Dorne, I wouldn't completely rule out the Greyjoy plot. I would expect us to go there at some point, at least to develop Euron or a Euron-like character. There's enough meat in that subplot that I would hope it isn't dropped altogether. It might be another season before it happens though. Yeah I think you're right actually. The big new factions this season will be the Martells and the Sparrows, and to be honest both of those seem like they'll have a larger impact on the overall story than the Greyjoys. "Remember that awesome dude who died horribly last season? Well here's the rest of his family, and they're a) holding a Lannister hostage and b) pissed off" is a pretty compelling intro for the Martells, while "remember Theon's grumpy rear end in a top hat dad? Well he died, here are his uncles!!" isn't quite as interesting  If season 5 does end with Dany flying off and finishing her ADWD plot, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ironborn fleet just appears from nowhere outside Meereen when she returns early in season 6. My guess is that plot-wise, the main reason Victarion arrives in Meereen is to provide ships to get Dany back to Westeros, and if that's actually the case then we don't need two season's worth of politics and exposition to get there. It'll really only take 1-2 scenes of "this is who we are (Theon's uncles), this is where we're going (Meereen) and why (to kidnap/marry the dragon queen and steal her dragons)" to fully establish them.
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In It For The Tank posted:
Both of these pictures are Jonathan Pryce
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MrL_JaKiri posted:Both of these pictures are Jonathan Pryce Holy poo poo thank you I thought I was crazy.
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This is J.J. Murphy
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It'd be hilarious if the final shot of S5 was Dany flying off on Drogon and everyone took it as "gently caress yes  FINALLY she's gonna fly to Westeros and burn the place down!" And then S6 just starts with her making GBS threads in a field.
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Kevyn posted:It'd be hilarious if the final shot of S5 was Dany flying off on Drogon and everyone took it as "gently caress yes repeatedly. Yes. This. Please this.
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JT Jag posted:I still like Doran Martell and think he might not be a complete idiot despite mounting evidence to the contrary I didn't get idiot from Doran at all...I think he plays idiot because it suits his end game of hanging out at the pool while everyone else croaks.
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Regy Rusty posted:I'm mad about this Hoping for a fat suit.
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ActusRhesus posted:I didn't get idiot from Doran at all...I think he plays idiot because it suits his end game of hanging out at the pool while everyone else croaks. So what's the upside on his using Quentyn as a woefully-unprepared trump card? One less person to crowd up the pool?
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Oct 14, 2014 17:45
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It ended poorly, but sending Quinten to marry Danny was actually a fairly decent plan.
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Oct 14, 2014 17:47
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loquacius posted:So what's the upside on his using Quentyn as a woefully-unprepared trump card? One less person to crowd up the pool? I'm not sure Doran is to blame for the Dornish BBQ.
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Oct 14, 2014 17:51
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loquacius posted:So what's the upside on his using Quentyn as a woefully-unprepared trump card? One less person to crowd up the pool? I never took Quentyn's plot as Doran's trump card rather his plan B, or even C. I may be getting the order of things mixed up but the primary plan was to betroth Arianne to Viserys until Drogo put an end to that.
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