ASOIAF / Game of Thrones (SPOILERS INSIDE)

[AenorVZ]

Watching season 2, episode 8. What a waste of Stannis in the end. His scenes with Davos are the best.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by holahouze [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The below link is analysis for the 4.24 drop. Its very long - 45 minutes, but it includes some impressive research, cross references, and speculation. There's some jibber jabber of course, but i found it a worthwhile watch.

Here's a random thought. After re-reading 5th book, I was struck by how the Boltons sowed the seeds for Theon's escape. Overly confident in Ramsay's brainwashing? The one Theon shot in trailer shows dogs - Ramsay's girls. I think it would be funny if the girls track Theon and then don't attack him because they recognize him as one of their pack. #backfire I'll tack this on, it would seem out of character if Ramsay sent out some of his crew and his girls to find Theon and Sansa. He's want to be on that hunt, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHTcr3bM59o

so, there was an interview with ramsay (https://youtu.be/LkIunmGS0Ss?t=30s) where i think they let go a spoiler confirming that Roose will be killed by Ramsay this season. skip to the 30second mark if you dont wanna watch the whole thing

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by AenorVZ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

At 32 min Dayne doesn't look as badass as he needs to. Interesting that BG says this is what kingsguard armor for the period should look like. Her stuff is pretty well sourced. Also, her voice is a lot less annoying to me than Rawrist. Good find!

while im sure shes right and thats Arthur Dayne, it really REALLY bothers me that he has two swords instead of Dawn.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by AenorVZ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Watching season 2, episode 8. What a waste of Stannis in the end. His scenes with Davos are the best.

im pretty certain that the showrunners either didn't like the character of Stannis, or they didn't like the actor portraying him. either way, they shipped him off early, and never did him justice in the show.

saw an interview with the actor that plays stannis basically talking shit about the show (story here: http://winteriscoming.net/2016/03/16...me-of-thrones/), so im pretty certain they killed him off for reals

[holahouze]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

im pretty certain that the showrunners either didn't like the character of Stannis, or they didn't like the actor portraying him. either way, they shipped him off early, and never did him justice in the show.

saw an interview with the actor that plays stannis basically talking shit about the show (story here: http://winteriscoming.net/2016/03/16...me-of-thrones/), so im pretty certain they killed him off for reals

I think you're right. And, they knew Stannis was unlikely to make it to Martin's ASOIAF finish line. But, it was an extremely poor use of the Stannis character and storyline. I'm still so upset about it i'm standing beside myself.

I'm glad they are using s6 to use some book 4/5 storylines they skipped, but I'm really coming around to the idea that the show and books will be different stories with similar/same ending now.

[AzzarTheGod]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

http://winteriscoming.net/2016/03/16...me-of-thrones/), so im pretty certain they killed him off for reals

For me, this is confirmation Stannis wanted off the show and had a say in it. He declined all GoT press and refused to work with the suits.

No speculation required.

[AenorVZ]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

they let go a spoiler confirming that Roose will be killed by Ramsay this season.

I find it hard to believe GRRM will kill off Roose this way. We're talking about a Doran Martell level schemer getting bested by his sociopathic son whom he's perfectly aware is sociopathic.

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

while im sure shes right and thats Arthur Dayne, it really REALLY bothers me that he has two swords instead of Dawn.

ToJ? Yay! They fucked up Arthur Dayne? Typical D&D.

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

they shipped him off early, and never did him justice in the show.

I can't help thinking Dillane would have embraced the part more if not for D&D's tinkering. Thanks for that link because it's wonderful insight into the actor. It makes complete sense that he killed so many scenes given his stature as an actor. What a waste of one of the best things on the biggest television series in history.

[AzzarTheGod]

Originally Posted by AenorVZ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can't help thinking Dillane would have embraced the part more if not for D&D's tinkering. Thanks for that link because it's wonderful insight into the actor. It makes complete sense that he killed so many scenes given his stature as an actor. What a waste of one of the best things on the biggest television series in history.

Sorely misused talent.

Sucks D&D couldn't make it work with him, although I am not surprised. The clout Spillane has is just way over D&D's depths. This probably caused additional friction.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by AenorVZ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I find it hard to believe GRRM will kill off Roose this way. We're talking about a Doran Martell level schemer getting bested by his sociopathic son whom he's perfectly aware is sociopathic.

surely, but are you just never going to be in the same room as him? planning and plotting aside, if i jump over a table at you with a knife, i dont care how good you are at scheming, you better be good in a knife fight.
and IF roose gets got by ramsay, thats really the only type of way i can see it happening. a situation where Roose never sees it coming.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by AzzarTheGod [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Sorely misused talent.

Sucks D&D couldn't make it work with him, although I am not surprised. The clout Spillane has is just way over D&D's depths. This probably caused additional friction.

it really is too bad. i was always a fan of Stannis, and they just never did him justice.