Game Of Thrones

[Canavan]

Delmy said (in part):

no, I won't believe

Your faith is inspiring, Delmy. :-)

It’ll certainly be interesting if you’re proven right. I guess we’ll all find out soon enough.

[Delmy]

and I thought there was a rumor about a possible Aug release? either way it cant come out any sooner for me! :)

[Canavan]

Delmy said (in part):

and I thought there was a rumor about a possible Aug release?

The last I heard, Martin has said that he’d like to see it published before Season 6 of the series kicks off (next April). He has also hinted that he’d like to finish the manuscript before the November Fantasy Convention so that he could attend. Keep in mind, however, that — especially with a manuscript this immense — there’ll be a significant time lag between manuscript completion/submission and publication. (I think the typical delay is on the order of 2 to 5 months; might be shorter with big name authors.)

[Mark]

Charlene wrote: "Mark wrote: "If Darryl was killed, he wouldn't need any witch to bring him back, for, as we've been told, we're all infected."

That's not taking it back, Mark. ;)"
Yeah, well... I was pretty hurt about the death. It's hard to find a hero in this weary world, but I thought I found one (wait... this is fiction isn't it).

[Jason]

The new member of the Kings Guard is (view spoiler)[ Sir Gregor Clegane, aka the Mountain, brought back from the brink of death (death?) by Qyburn after being poisoned in his fight with Oberon (hide spoiler)] As for the death (view spoiler)[ of Jon Snow (who I am admittedly not all that torn up about), he could always come back via Melisandre or, at the least, live on through Ghost (hide spoiler)]

In other news, when was the time we've seen Bran? Was there any news as to what happened with Edmure Tully, who was taken captive? The Blackfish? Gentry? Some characters seem to have been forgotten...

[Char]

Before this season came out, HBO announced that Bran and other characters would be left out of this season to allow them to move the stories of other characters forward. I believe Bran and co. will be back this season.

[[deleted user]]

Any signs of life from Sandor Clegane? Didn't watch season 5 yet and he's one of my favourite characters.

[Jason]

Charlene wrote: "Before this season came out, HBO announced that Bran and other characters would be left out of this season to allow them to move the stories of other characters forward. I believe Bran and co. will..."

Ah, I missed that memo. Thanks, Charlene... I guess there's still a chance for Lady Stoneheart then, after all.

[Erin]

Jason wrote: "The new member of the Kings Guard is [spoilers removed] As for the death [spoilers removed]

In other news, when was the time we've seen Bran? Was there any news as to what happened with Edmure Tu..."

Interesting, I thought it was going to be someone else.

[Jason]

Erin wrote: "Jason wrote: "The new member of the Kings Guard is [spoilers removed] As for the death [spoilers removed]

In other news, when was the time we've seen Bran? Was there any news as to what happened ..."

Well, you never know. The show mixes things up...

[Erin]

Jason wrote: "Erin wrote: "Jason wrote: "The new member of the Kings Guard is [spoilers removed] As for the death [spoilers removed]

In other news, when was the time we've seen Bran? Was there any news as to w..."

That is true, I thought it was going to be. (view spoiler)[The Hound (hide spoiler)]

[Jason]

That would be an awesome twist!

[Mochaspresso]

If Melisandre (?) does manage to bring (view spoiler)[ Jon Snow (hide spoiler)] back from the dead, will he be the same? I am wondering if there was some type of omen when he witnessed (view spoiler)[ the white walker raising the dead and expanding his army. (hide spoiler)]

[Andy]

I love this show and I am intrigued to see how they will finish it within 7 seasons as planned, I think a whole season will be needed to tie all plot lines up.

[Jason]

I have a feeling they'll tie some plot holes up they same way they have been. "Just kill 'em"

[Just Elise]

I've read all of the books. I wish they had taken season five more slowly. They essentially crammed two books into one season, and left a ton of stuff out. It's as if they're trying to race GRRM to the ending. (Which is not much of a race, obviously.)

With all of the changes they've made, I've been trying to view the show as sort of an alternate story. But knowing that they know where the story leads and how it ends, I might stop watching it to avoid spoilers.

OK, I probably won't stop watching it. :)

There are a fair number of characters who have died in the show, but who were still alive at the end of book five. Are those spoilers? I guess we won't know until at least WoW, if not another book some time in the (distant) future.

All the whining about spoilers aside, I thought they did a good job with season five.

[Holly]

Season 6 anyone?

I have found a great new way to watch the show......... I skip any scene with Ramsay Snow. I intend to watch only one more scene of this show with that particular character, so let me know when he dies.

Actually, I am cheating big time this season, only watching what I want to see and skipping everything else. After the highly viewer-abusive Season 5 what do they expect? Of course I am only going to watch the scenes that make me happy and ignore the rest.

D&D are free to run the show as they see fit and I am free to view the show as I see fit and my system is working great for me.

[Jennifer]

As A Song of Ice and Fire reader I'm finding it interesting watching this season. Alot of it is new and I can't always expect to know what is going to happen.

[Jennifer]

Out of interest Holly which characters are you watching? ☺

[Anita]

Holly wrote: "Season 6 anyone?

I have found a great new way to watch the show......... I skip any scene with Ramsay Snow. I intend to watch only one more scene of this show with that particular character, so le..."

OMG I F***ING HATE RAMSEY SNOW!!!!! LMBO I can't wait to see someone take his head. And I'm pretty excited to see Bran's storyline evolve this season.

[[deleted user]]

Ramsey Snow is still more sympathetic than Geoffrey was. Geoffrey had that "evil and narcissistic cousin" feeling to him, which made him espicially despicable.

[Anita]

Ekel wrote: "Ramsey Snow is still more sympathetic than Geoffrey was. Geoffrey had that "evil and narcissistic cousin" feeling to him, which made him espicially despicable."

Must be the inbreeding. =] On the other hand, as far as Ramsey creating Reek, well, Theon did have that coming.....

[11811 (Eleven)]

I'll keep watching all of it until Hodor sits the Iron Throne.

[Steve]

Ekel wrote: "Ramsey Snow is still more sympathetic than Geoffrey was. Geoffrey had that "evil and narcissistic cousin" feeling to him, which made him espicially despicable."

I think you mean Joffrey???

[Steve]

I think Ramsey has to stay in as he is fantastic. A Ramsey, John Snow, Tyrian fight finale after a battle of wits (which obviously Tyrian would win) would be awesome.

Ramsey has been involved in the best scene thus far with the murder of his stepmum and stepbrother by his dogs. But that has made an enemy of Walder Fray and we all know what his vengeance is like with the Red Wedding.

We need the Whitewalkers to kick off as well.

Daenarys and the Dothraki storyline is a bit weak for me which is the only low point thus far.

[Holly]

Jennifer wrote: "Out of interest Holly which characters are you watching? ☺"W

Bran! One reason I disliked S5 so much. His story is my favorite because of the magical elements; weirwood trees, ravens, children of the forest, warging, direwolves, etc.

Also, since I read the history of Westeros in "AWorld of Ice and Fire" I have been fascinated by Robert's Rebellion and the story of Bryndon Rivers/Bloodraven. Bran is now giving us an inside view into the Rebellion through his visions and Bloodraven is right there beside him. So far, so good, I love it.

The Stark sisters, love them both and fear for them. Tyrion is awesome, so happy to see him hanging out with dragons; he and Varys are a ray of hope in the dreary Slavers Bay storyline. I would like to see Lady Olenna have a major triumph, and Brienne of Tarth serve with honor and courage.

The alleged return of Sandor Clegane worries me most. He is my favorite character and I have been fine with his story in the books. I would much rather have him permanently retain his show status as "missing, presumed dead" than to have him come back and be exploited for pure sensationalism. If he does return this season I will probably hold off watching until the season is over and I know what happens. If I find out that it is safe to watch then I can go back and see what I missed.

[sonya]

I don't get HBO. is this series on hulu??

[sonya]

I love the books

[Myst]

Sonya wrote: "I don't get HBO. is this series on hulu??"

I doubt it's on Hulu if it's not on netflix.

Request the dvd's through your library system?

[Anita]

Sonya wrote: "I don't get HBO. is this series on hulu??"

Amazon video has it.

[Kit★]

I'm an episode or 2 behind on this new season. Last ep I saw ended with (view spoiler)[Jon Snow 'waking up' with a gasp. Not surprised by that but what got me was Ramsay, that damned bastard Ramsay. Is it bad that I'm a lil sad that he killed Roose? Don't get me wrong, I had no love for Roose, but between those two Boltons, I'd much rather have him than psycho Ramsay! (hide spoiler)]
My friend got me hooked on this show, then of course I had to go and get and binge on all the books. Love both! My fave characters are (in no particular order) Tyrion, Arya, Sansa, Bronn, Davos, the Hound, Jon, Brienne, Jorah, and I've even developed a soft spot for Jaime. I feel like I'm forgetting people. Show-wise, I also specially like/love Ja'qen or however that's spelled, and Gendry. I'm a fan of GOT for life now, lol.

[Jazmin]

You can get HBO GO for 1 month free (has all seasons, all episodes of Game of Thrones plus a lot of other good series and movies) Promotion going on right now.

[11811 (Eleven)]

It's good to see other people liked the Hound. Am I the only one who loved Stannis? For all of his flaws, I can't help but admire his impeccable sense of duty and honor no matter how misguided it often was.

[Jennifer]

Holly wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Out of interest Holly which characters are you watching? ☺"W

Bran! One reason I disliked S5 so much. His story is my favorite because of the magical elements; weirwood trees, rave..."

I know what you mean about Sandor Clegane. I really think that because the fans of the show liked him so much he'll be back.

[Jennifer]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "It's good to see other people liked the Hound. Am I the only one who loved Stannis? For all of his flaws, I can't help but admire his impeccable sense of duty and honor no matter how misguided it o..."

Stannis was great (is great maybe as we didn't see him die?). We weren't sure at first as he's do different to the book version but the actor really did make him his own.

And it was such a shame for him, he really was heir to the throne!

[Anita]

What about the blacksmith kid, Robert Baratheon's bastard? The one that Ned Stark knew was the true heir when Robert died, remember he took off with Aria once Ned was executed, then Davos sent him off on a boat? Haven't seen him in a while, maybe I missed something but he's still out there.

[Steve]

I don't recall seeing Stannis die either. Sure he was in great peril in the battle but we never actually see him die. A John Snow/Stannis alliance backed by the Wildings have a battle with The Boltons (including the guy who has just given him Rickon Stark) would be awesome.
Backed by Bran Stark and his magic, I would love to see Ramsey Bolton become the Starks bitch as he did to Theon (Reek) Greyjoy.
Mind you the trailer for next week seeing Theon reunited with his spunky sister looks interesting. She's tough as nails and babeliscious!

[Steve]

Anita wrote: "What about the blacksmith kid, Robert Baratheon's bastard? The one that Ned Stark knew was the true heir when Robert died, remember he took off with Aria once Ned was executed, then Davos sent him ..."

I remember him well Anita. He was just told to row in the direction of the city with all the money in it? (The one Stannis went to in order that he could borrow money?)

Maybe he will be reunited with Arya???

[Anita]

Jennifer wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "It's good to see other people liked the Hound. Am I the only one who loved Stannis? For all of his flaws, I can't help but admire his impeccable sense of duty and honor no ma..."

Stannis was beheaded by Brienne in the final episode of Season 5.

[Steve]

Bugger me I must have fell asleep!!!

[Jennifer]

Anita wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "It's good to see other people liked the Hound. Am I the only one who loved Stannis? For all of his flaws, I can't help but admire his impeccable sense of dut..."

Very true, and that's one of the very few scenes that irks me. We didn't actually see it happen, and GoT isn't afraid to show us people dying. Brienne swung and it cut to Ramsay Bolton.

I was really hoping to find out that she didn't actually do it, as Stannis deserved a proper death, not one that happened off screen. But as he hasn't come back yet, I think they have gone with the decision to kill him off camera. Boo!

It'll be interesting if they bring Gendry back. He's been rowing for a long time now!

[Erin]

Holly wrote: "Season 6 anyone?

I have found a great new way to watch the show......... I skip any scene with Ramsay Snow. I intend to watch only one more scene of this show with that particular character, so le..."

Really enjoying it so far, I wish the next book in the series would come out soon. I don't even know if there is a tentative release date at this point.

[Kit★]

Just watched episode 3 of s.6, 'Oathbreaker'. Ok, I'm terribly sad now. Was a good episode, like, seeing Arya learning more bad-assery and Bran's visions are totally interesting I want to learn more there, and Jon's scenes, especially at the end with the (view spoiler)[My watch has ended. But dude. Dude. I was happy to finally see Rickon and Osha again, despite the circumstances because I've been wondering about them for however many seasons now.. but dude! Not the wolf. Why did they have to do that!? Dude. Totally depressed me. Poor Shaggydog! I am not happy anymore. I'm ready for a rampage. Episode was all great and intriguing until that. F*cking Umber prick, don't know him but I hate him already. And Ramsay! As if my feelings toward him weren't murderous enough. He makes me want to crawl into the TV and kill him, like... Arg! But I did like the mentions of the Hound, and how Arya was conflicted about it. I miss the Hound, want him back in action... But.. But... Shaggydog! :( (hide spoiler)]

[Erin]

I loved this weeks episode. How can anyone stop Dany now?

[Char]

The short answer is no one can!

[Anita]

I really really really hope something bad happens to Ramsey Bolton......something really really really bad......LOL. The actor that portrays him does a very good job of making him such a despicable character!

[Anita]

Has anybody ever looked at a photo of the Pope, side by side with a photo of the High Sparrow? Try it, it's creepy how similar they look.

[Laurie (barksbooks)]

Saw this on booklikes this morning. Casting cannot be an accident or that's one helluva coincidence!

[Steve]

I hate the High Sparrow much much more than Ramsey Bolton. At least Ramsey is interesting whereas the High Sparrow is just a sanctimonious prick. I hope the Tower squashes his head and those annoying eyes pop out.

[Jenny]

High Sparrow is a solid character. It's hard to completely dislike him. He lives what he says...except for the part he kind of impassively threatens to imprison/humiliate/murder anyone with his minions, if they don't do what he says.
That image is crazy.