I am going to work backwards in replying! I thought the Blackwater episode was outstanding. I loved it. The characters Tyrion, Bronn, Lancel and Sandor were just excellent. :) But I need to make another post on what I thought of the last 2 episodes, which I thought were much truer to the book. :)
You have absolutely made my day/week/year by telling me that the Tullys and Reeds have been cast for next season! Hallelujah!
I have greatly enjoyed the Dolorous Edd character in the North, as I have Bronn in King's Landing. And I like Sam very much, as well as Qhorin. Ygritte is hideous. But I am so disappointed in what they've done with Jon. However, I think their idea might be to let his character show 'growth' throughout the series. If he starts off fairly dumb (although I prefer 'inexperienced') then he can mature and develop people skills a lot better as things progress.
Oh Sandor, Sandor, Sandor. Alas...I don't think Sansa will go with him, although it is feasible that she could. Sandor could take her to Littlefinger. Didn't they both disappear at the same time in the books? Although to have her stay in King's Landing, they would have to come up with a valid reason, and perhaps they have done that. Although I thought that Tyrion alone could be blamed for Joffrey's death and Sansa wouldn't have to be involved. I think they are making Shae more likeable in the series as well. I didn't like her in the books at all.
The Theon story is one of the best, IMO. You are so right. Kudos to Alfie Allen for making such a dark character so compelling. And I feel the same about Maisie Williams and Nicholas Koster-Waldau, as well as Michelle Fairley and the actress who plays Brienne (I'm ashamed for not remembering her name.) I actually cannot wait to see what Ramsay Bolton is like. I hope he appears in the last episode of this season. :)
Yes! For me, the Dany story drags behind the rest, so anything to spice it up is welcome. In the last episode she should be meeting Strong Belwas and Whitebeard, and leave for Astaphor, which should help move things along a bit.
As for Robb and Taleesa, I had actually changed my mind on what I thought would happen. I think Taleesa was just added for a bit of love interest to appease Richard Madden's fangirls. She will probably get killed, and then he'll meet Jeyne Westerling next season. Or it could be Taleesa he wants to marry, but obviously they had to leave in the Red Wedding. It's one of the book's many highlights, none of which should be left out.
If there is no Vargo Hoat, then I suppose someone else should be cutting off Jaime's hand. As long as Beric Dondarrion is going to be in the series (which I suppose he will be, since he is so key to more than one storyline), I could live without Vargo Hoat.
I'll write something up to post for this Saturday, if not before.
I can't wait for Episode 10, even though it will mean the end of the season. :(
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Date: 2012-05-30 11:46 pm (UTC)You have absolutely made my day/week/year by telling me that the Tullys and Reeds have been cast for next season! Hallelujah!
I have greatly enjoyed the Dolorous Edd character in the North, as I have Bronn in King's Landing. And I like Sam very much, as well as Qhorin. Ygritte is hideous. But I am so disappointed in what they've done with Jon. However, I think their idea might be to let his character show 'growth' throughout the series. If he starts off fairly dumb (although I prefer 'inexperienced') then he can mature and develop people skills a lot better as things progress.
Oh Sandor, Sandor, Sandor. Alas...I don't think Sansa will go with him, although it is feasible that she could. Sandor could take her to Littlefinger. Didn't they both disappear at the same time in the books? Although to have her stay in King's Landing, they would have to come up with a valid reason, and perhaps they have done that. Although I thought that Tyrion alone could be blamed for Joffrey's death and Sansa wouldn't have to be involved. I think they are making Shae more likeable in the series as well. I didn't like her in the books at all.
The Theon story is one of the best, IMO. You are so right. Kudos to Alfie Allen for making such a dark character so compelling. And I feel the same about Maisie Williams and Nicholas Koster-Waldau, as well as Michelle Fairley and the actress who plays Brienne (I'm ashamed for not remembering her name.) I actually cannot wait to see what Ramsay Bolton is like. I hope he appears in the last episode of this season. :)
Yes! For me, the Dany story drags behind the rest, so anything to spice it up is welcome. In the last episode she should be meeting Strong Belwas and Whitebeard, and leave for Astaphor, which should help move things along a bit.
As for Robb and Taleesa, I had actually changed my mind on what I thought would happen. I think Taleesa was just added for a bit of love interest to appease Richard Madden's fangirls. She will probably get killed, and then he'll meet Jeyne Westerling next season. Or it could be Taleesa he wants to marry, but obviously they had to leave in the Red Wedding. It's one of the book's many highlights, none of which should be left out.
If there is no Vargo Hoat, then I suppose someone else should be cutting off Jaime's hand. As long as Beric Dondarrion is going to be in the series (which I suppose he will be, since he is so key to more than one storyline), I could live without Vargo Hoat.
I'll write something up to post for this Saturday, if not before.
I can't wait for Episode 10, even though it will mean the end of the season. :(