NOTE: I’ll open a SPOILER thread at the bottom of this post’s comments section. Please contain all “upcoming on GoT” talk to there. If you mention something that hasn’t happened on the show yet outside of said thread, you’ll be banned. The only way to be unbanned: giving me all your dragons. No dragons, no dice.
To call “The Prince of Winterfell” the “calm before the storm” episode isn’t giving next week’s Battle of Blackwater Bay enough credit. Instead, let’s call it the “calm before the SH*T GOES DOWN” episode. That seems more befitting of what’s to come.
And really, the best parts of “Prince” were rife with anticipation. While Joffrey’s boasting about how he’s going to scare Stannis on the battlefield, much to Varys’s amusement, Tyrion is busy planning the damn thing. With no help from books or Bronn, either. The Lannisters are hopelessly outnumbered, and it’s up to him to figure out a way to win. Meanwhile, Jon Snow, reunited with Halfhand, can only imagine horrific scenes of where he’s going; Dany convinces Ser Jorah to take her to the House of the Undying; and the ever awesome Arya escapes Harrenhal with Gendy and Hot Pie, unsure of what to do, but knowing that she must do it.
“Prince” wasn’t the most exciting episode of the season, but, well sh*t’s about to go down.
- You’re wrong, Yara: Theon is still a terrible baby.
- I wonder how the Lord of Bones got his nickname? Hot Pie, too.
- Cat’s a grieving mother, sure, and not knowing the fate of your children is the worst thing in the world, but she shouldn’t have “freed” the Kingslayer like that. Now, the Starks don’t have a bargaining chip AND Robb’s so pissed that he breaks his promise to the Freys by having floor sex with Talisa. Well, that’s probably not the ONLY reason he had sex with Talisa, but his boner-over-brain decision will likely have repercussions down the line...
- No bridge is better than Oona Chaplin.
- All that being said, the Adventures of Brienne and Jaime have begun, and that’s a very good thing.
- Who knew Bronn was such a diva with his fingernails?
- Lamprey pie looks horrid.
- Tyrion’s scene with Cersei was wonderfully played by both actors. Theirs is a f*cked up sibling rivalry, and poor Ros is stuck in the middle, with no choice but to be lashed and beaten by her guards.
- “What kind of king do you want to be?” “I don’t know. The good kind?” Strong words there, Robb.
- Happy to see Stannis and Davos again. Some relevant backstory was explained (like how Davos became the Onion Knight and why Stannis is so pissed off at his brothers), and I could honestly listen to Davos talk all day. His is a voice that demands attention.
- “The Lord of Light wants his enemies burnt, the Drowned God wants them drowned. Why are all the Gods such vicious c*nts? Where’s the God of Tits and Wine?” Line of the millenium.
- In case you need another reason to be excited for next week, “Blackwater” was written by George R.R. Martin.
- Attractive Women of “Game of Thrones” Power Rankings: #5. Daenerys (dropped because her story has been so boring lately), #4. Shae, #3. Cersei, #2. Ygriette, #1. Talisa
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Davos looks like Jean Reno from the “The Professional”.
not sure anyone will see this but the season two soundtrack is about to be released. And The National sing “The Rains of Castomere” and its freaking awesome. People who read the books know the story behind the song. can get a listen to it here. [tywinning.tumblr.com]
Season two soundtrack song list here:
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Game of Thrones Ep. 208 Power Rankings at Buzzfeed
Does the big tall blonde lassie looking after Jamie Lannister
Ever change her suit of Armour I mean ladies have Hygene issues?
Also I’m sure poor Ross wish she had stayed Whoreing
In Winterfell.. She’s either being beaten or being forced to
Do beating.. Roll on Sunday to the God of Tits n Wine…
Did anyone else think Talisa seemed super understanding about Robb busting the second she got on top of him?
As it’s medieval times and the sex didn’t involve branding irons, stocks or dismemberment, Talisa probably thinks Robb is a regular Renaissance man.
Great Asses of Westeros Power List:
5. Ros
4. Shae
3. Melisandre
2. Dany
1. Talisa
actually, Dany might still be #1. It’s close though.
Since your list is for asses and not faces I’m ok with Shae at #4
The calm before the shitstorm.
Also, how long until Arya is 18?
Daenerys looked thinner to me in last night’s episode. NEEDS TO SEE THEM TITTAYS. *gunfingers*
To quote Charlie Br0nze Dany needs to get to the House of the Undressed like ASAP.
I just want to say that despite her never being at the top of the hotty rankings, Cersei would most likely be the one to rock your world and do things that would make Sasha Grey blush.
I’d make her call me Jaime while I do her from behind.
my name is jamie so its a win win for me
Swag Rankings
1. Jaqen The’Box
2. Ser Bronn the Groomed
3. Rattleshirt Lord of Boners
4. Tyrion
5. Davos
The Arya shrug is best thing ever.
#9 is begging for a Friend Zone – Level 99 caption.
Evil Scumbags Who Deserve to Suffer a Horrid and Graphic Death Weekly Power Rankings:
1) Cersei
2) Joeffrey
3) Roge (the dude who threatened to fuck Arya with a stick)
4) Dagmer Cleftjaw
5) The jerk who knocked Arya down
I’m assuming that Theon is just a given at this point.
Theon Greyjoy has earned a permanent place on this list for me
Oh he and his whole family are on the All-time list but based entirely on his screen time for this week he couldn’t crack the top 5
Everyone just wait, now that we’re all psyched about Blackwater, the next episode is going to be 8 minutes of battle and 50 minutes of Danerys searching for her dragons.
Don’t you put that curse on me Ricky Bobby!
We all know this is true. We’ll be lucky to see any battle. Mostly it’s just explanations of what happened afterwards.
“Searcing for her dragons” is the new “searching for Sophia.”
Is it just me, or does anyone else hate the new Mountain? I mean, he’s big, but i don’t know…hes just wrong for part. Unlike The Hound who is fucking perfect. Really anticipating The Hound going HAM in Blackwater.
Did they recast him?
Yes. The actor from season one left for another role.
Yeah, they’ve made a molehill out of The Mountain. After seeing the original actor absolutely steal an episode of Spartacus/Vengeance a couple of weeks before this series started I was so looking forward to seeing him again. This actor has to be the most inconspicuous mountain on the planet. A very curious decision by the showrunners to recast him.
It was the actor’s decision; he got a decent role in The Hobbit and they were being filmed at the same time.
I would enthusiastically subscribe to your newsletter. The new mountain sucks. No, he does not get a capital M. He has to earn it first.
There was some confusion regarding whose decision it was but the actor himself posted on his blog that the showrunners wanted to go in a different direction. “I was looking forward to being able to reprise the role for season 02, but it seems like HBO decided to go in a different direction for the 2nd season and I will not be playing Ser Gregor this time around which is a pity.
Of course, if I were asked to appear in season 03 I would be very excited to do so.”
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Agreed. The old mountain (Conan Stevens) was the shit. The new Mountain still looks like one of the Knights of Nee.
Well the new Mountain did play Predator, twice.
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In the not really predator movie movies- yes
@ Stay Frosty. Well, he lacks the predator’s telltale shimmer but he does share its tendency for camouflage. This Mountain has no presence.
Since there’s not that much to do for Gregor in ACOK, I don’t mind. They can ask C Stevens back for season 3 and 4, whatever their plan is for splitting up ASOS.
They have to.
For us ladies did Power Rankings of the Men: 5. Jaime Lannister, 4. Davos and his onions, 3. Jon Snow, 2. Gendry, 1. Robb Stark
So no love for Hot Pie, eh?
Afterwards I realized maybe I shouldn’ve subbed in Hot Pie or Jaqen, but I’m a sucker for stories of world hunger saved by onions.
I might switch 2 & 3, but only because Gendry had a shirt on.
Jorah instead of Davos, but otherwise, yes.
It’s hard to me to get past Ser Jorah being that asshole on Downton Abbey
the friend zone is now called the JORAH ZONE
I know I should say something constructive but I can only think of two things. Talisa and dat ass.
DAT. ASS.
i wanted to use that dumper for a pillow, then eat breakfast off of it in the morning.
I love me some Dany, but was her scene absolutely worthless to anyone else this week? She was on screen for all of 5 minutes, what just to remind us that they Pyatt Pree has her dragons? I would’ve much rather had 5 more minutes in King’s Landing, or Robb’s tent.
Almost all her scenes have been worthless this season. Biggest disappointment of season 2. They need to get to The House of the Undying asap.
i thought her scene was amazing in its subtlety…u learn of her infertility, get more insight to her love of her dragons and determination, and u get a good feel of her relationship. her touching his face said a lot to me
I was surprised to see her at all, what with that scene coming as a tack-on, very late in the show. They set it up by mentioning the dragons, but still I thought she’d be out until next ep. Only now I hear there’s some kind of war or other and thus she’ll be in the back seat for most of that episode too.
I hope she gets her spine back soon.
@Pat Bateman: I’m with you. There was nothing that happened in that scene that couldn’t have been dealt with once they were actually ready for her to take on those blue-lipped freaks.
So what’s the non-spoilery scoop on The Battle of Blackwater? As much as I love GOT, all “guys with swords running at wall while archers on top of wall shoot arrows on them” doesn’t seem all that amazing. Is this just going to be one of those or does something more, awesome (let’s call it “Bronn” instead of awesome) happen?
So much awesome/Bronn stuff happens. Trust us who have read the book. I would even suggest reading that scene from ACoK and then watching Sunday night to compare the two.
Trying to be vague on this as much as possible – let’s just say that the King’s Landing army chooses to meet Stannis in the field/Bay, rather than endure a siege. I’m pretty sure they’ve stressed it enough this season that King’s Landing could no way hold out in a siege with how unruly the mob is, people are hungry, food supplies are low, etc. So Tyrion knows that he doesn’t have the masses’ support behind him, so he chooses to attack.
It is The Clash of Kings, Bronnsome stuff will go down for 1 hour, this battle will decide the fate of almost every main character, and the Iron Throne
I’d add this- the show has followed the book pretty well with discuing the aftermath of battles as opposed to describing the battles themselves in first person. The Battle of Blackwater was an exception, where Martin took the space / words to describe it in detail. I assure you it deserved the attention he gave it so hopefully the episode will follow suit.
It could be awesome, since next week’s episode is directed by the great Neil Marshall.
I was hoping for Arstan Whitebeard to make an appearance this season.
Me too but its probably just easier to introduce him next season.
To be as vague as possible, nothing in the books has made me as happy as that whole thing.
I’m 3 chapters into the 5th book, so I’m hoping that my joy isn’t unfounded.
Took me three reads before I saw that as Whitebeard, not Whitebread.
And thus another brilliant character has been dubbed: Artisan Whitebread
“It’s only the un-known thieves we have to worry about now.” And correcting the pronunciation of the author’s name. Simply delightful.
What great casting for Bronn- he might be one of my favorite lesser characters of the TV show.
Bronn is the fucking boss.
Hot damn they whipped out the word cunt like 6 million times in this episode. I will be surprised if it doesn’t appear on the internet as a sign of how misogynistic the show is within a day.
Yeah, my wife doesn’t really watch, she’s just in the room during GoT. She never really says anything about the killing or sex, but even she had to comment on how many “cunts” were being thrown around.
My sister and I both noticed and we both use that word fairly often.
Fuck wrong thread. On phone how to delete?
@ Leigh – you watch this with your sister??? Ugh. creepy.
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Next Sunday, guys. Next Sunday.
Next week is going to kick ass. Also, still seeing how they handle Dany’s visit to the House of the Undying.
Did we know they were going to incorporate some of Book 3 into this season?
They haven’t said anything either way, but it’s pretty clear some season two stories are going to include book three material.
Why didn’t Jaquen tell Arya about Valhar Morghalis? Kind of a big plot point if she’s going to make it to Braavos in later seasons.
I thought they’d said some Book 3 stuff was going in Season 2 and some Book 2 stuff was being pushed back to Season 3, though I have no idea where I read it.
I was hoping for Arstan Whitebeard to make an appearance this season, might have to wait until next season.
So they know about Dany’s dragons already? I’m halfway through book 3, and she’s still far enough east that Westeros doesn’t know.
@Beaner Wolf, I want to see Jaqen’s face change.
I think im most excited to see Tyrion new battle scar, i hope the make-up effects are siiiiick.
I’m wondering how they’re going to handle it when Jorah makes a move on Daenerys. In the books she was super grossed out because he was all hairy and ugly, but that won’t play well on the show. “Eww, gross. Get away you rugged, handsome man!”
What I’m saying is, I’d hit it.
@Beaner Wolf Episode 10 is title Valar Morghulis so i’m guessing there’s just shifting the order around, but it’ll still happen.
Strong Belwas’ man-boobs by season’s end or GTFO.
but his boner-over-brain decision will likely have repercussions down the line…
Um, yes. Something like that. Any chance they push the red wedding up to season 2?
@Chazz, no effing way. As much as I can’t wait for that scene and the reaction from people who have no idea what is about to hit them, they need to save that scene for season 3.
Also very stoked about the scene w/ Cersei and all the highborn ladies, waiting out to see who wins the battle, the Queen has Ilyn Payne sitting with them to have him murder everyone in room, including herself if Stannis takes Kings Landing.
Should be a fun little get together. Girl talk with Ser Payne.
@Chazz I hope not. The best part of that sequence was the buildup of tension and dread as the scene unfolds, then just batshit insanity. Probably my favorite “oh shit!” moment, and I can’t wait to watch the internet explode after it.
Ros’ existence was almost justified with her taking Chataya’s(?) place in the “Oops, wrong whore” bit. You’ll think Ghost will show up for the Jon/Qhorin duel?
Can’t wait for Strong Belwas. Fat man in a little vest.
Question – now that Maester Luwen knows Bran and Rickon aren’t dead, do you think the show keeps him alive to replace the Reeds who have been MIA? I hope not.
re: Jaquen – we’ll see him again, if briefly. Remember how he mentioned he was out on “patrol” when Tywin was riding off? It explains why he’ll be able to encounter them outside the castle later.
““What kind of king do you want to be?” “I don’t know. The good kind?” Strong words there, Robb.”
Step one: shake off those tangling alliances that set you up to be king in favor of some road beef, that couldn’t POSSIBLY end badly nor with your head sewn onto a wolf’s body.
@Pat Bateman: Maybe they just use him to get rid of Rickon? I wouldn’t mind that.
CG: I think it’s a wolf’s head sewn to Rob’s body, which Dany happens to see in the House of the Undying.
I thought for sure Dany would go into the HOTU this week and was disappointed for sure. I think that means Whitebeard won’t be seen this season, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Valor Mohrgulis has to be done this season, it’s too important to keep out.
@Harlie, maybe, but who the hell helps Bran up to the Wall and Beyond? Unless it’s Osha/Hodor/Bran going up North and Luwin/Rickon going to Skaagos. However, that defeats the whole scheme set up by Manderly/Davos in Dragons.
You’re right, I always mix that up.
Re: The Red Wedding- I agree it should be in season 3 but it seems like they’re being pretty heavy handed in setting it up now, possibly so it will make sense next season but was curious if they were going to move it up.
Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever been that disturbed / upset by a book as I was after the red wedding chapter. They should call A Storm of Swords “Why the Starks Can’t Have Nice Things.” It’s going to blow people away when they see it on TV.
Is Tyrion building a chain or what? ;P
Despite no Vargo and no Bloody Mummers and no bear for Amory and no Weasel Soup, I’m really enjoying the abbreviated Arya storytelling. They need to take this approach with the Dany storyline which is just Mexican soap opera so far. What’s with all the shots of Dany and Jorah talking whilst both in shot and facing the camera?
Why the hell is osha walking around in broad day light? If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. These changes make absolutely no sense. We miss out on jon’s wolf dream and they’ve completely ruined his character. I’m not liking season 2 at all.
It looks like Halfhand and Jon are going to have their little talk with the wildlings around (and we’re to believe the wildlings won’t pick up on it). The way they condensed the Jon/Halfhand storyline remains a terrible decision.
Catelyn’s decision to free Jaime doesn’t have the same impact without her thinking Bran and Rickon are dead. I still see no reason why they would hide this from her. The whole way Jaime’s release has been handled is hasty.
Also, is there going to be no iron chain next week? Even if there is one, it won’t have the same impact without the build-up that was in the books with Tyrion asking every blacksmith in King’s Landing for iron links.
My righteous indignation as a book nerd knows no bounds at this moment.
Just a couple of notes:
1. GD-it I hate Dany. And Jorah for that matter.
2. The Adventures of Brienne and Jaime needs a laugh track.
3. Why have they made Jon Snow the biggest bumbling idiot ever? How the eff is going to go from this guy who’s scared of a little red on the head/fire in the hole wildling to leading the crows?
4. Peter Dinklage deserves award after award for his acting in this series. The subtle look he gave Bronn after Varys said the name of the author of that book correctly was hilarious.
5. It’s going to be interesting to see Talisa’s role in the red wedding. The way they’ve played her up, I doubt she’s a mere bystander.
My first bitch of the past two seasons: they really fucked up the “murder” of Bran and Rickon. If they had sold it better and waitied until the end of the season to reveal, it would’ve worked much better. Especially considering that this season ends on kind of a bummer for the good guys.
@chris cool and miamidiesel. I’m 1000% with you on if it aint broke don’t fix it. I think the writer’s buy into too much sex and pointless shit with certain characters that they lose the feel on a lot of important scenes. I’d point out scenes but I’d be on here for hours on end trolling.
I am actually hoping they save the Red Wedding for the season 3 opener. I think that would be the best way to kick every Stark fan right in the dragon eggs.
Was it not the plan for book 3 to be split over 2 seasons? The Red Wedding would likely be towards the end of series3. This would mean no Red Viper until season 4 though and that would be an excruciating wait. After the sharpness of certain elements of this series I would quite like the next to take its time and savour some of the big moments and characters.Am really looking forward to the action in Astapor.
Im right there with ya Charlie. Unsullied action by the end of season 3 or GTFO!
They are doing a poor job of handling Tyrion’s management of the battle plans. He should have started building the chain a couple episodes ago. That thing doesn’t get made overnight, and Stannis is a day’s sail from the Bay. That’ll be totally believable…
I don’t think there’s going to be a chain at the Blackwater at all. Tyrion set it up this episode where he’s talking about pig shit and once being the master of the sewers. I’m guessing he’ll either block the mouth of the river with shit or will lay down a layer of shit on the water & get it on the boats so the wildfire burns absolutely everything.
It feels like there won’t be a chain, unless they make it a last minute scramble by Tyrion in the beginning of the episode.
I know the Dany story has been boring this season, (No Qartheen fashion even once? Serious fail) but in the books, it takes forever for shit to happen with her too. My hope is that they saved her budget for HOTU and it’s worth it. I can still be impressed.
My biggest peeve is the Jon Snow/Halfhand mess up that’s going on. To me that was such an epic part of Jon’s story. It helped define his character because of the way that it went down. And the Halfhand is supposed to be the most feared crow by the Wildlings. Totally not living up to his expectations, and they make Jon retarded and only valuable because he’s Ned’s son (although that story with Mance is fun)
Really looking forward to:
Hound going nuts in the battle
Lots of burning ships
“Renly” coming back
HOTU
Mance Rayder
More Jamie/Brienne dialogue/fight
and the set up for The Red Wedding (Definitely later on next season guys, lots of stuff still needs to happen, I’m expecting end of Season 3)