GOT discussion for aSoIaF readers (SPOILERS)

[C Of K]

The hound does perhaps seem a little too tame now, but wait til they shoot his scenes with Gregor. The actor will no doubt deliver on those scenes

Ser Illyn looks much like this in the show, just older and with less hair.

 

[svalbard]

I agree, but I can handle the fact that casting will never match anyone's imagination.

One thing that did gall a little was in ep 2 someone pushes Payne out of the way. I took him to be too intimidating for this to be easily possible.

The Hound isn't what I'd imagine, but the actor carries the tone nicely, and I can see it working.

A big reservation will really be what The Mountain That Rides will look like. Obviously, that's going to be one helluva casting difficulty, as he has to loom. But I think I've already seen pics with him in, and it didn't match up, so the actor is really going to have to project the thing's brutality.

That is Jory who pushes Payne out of the way. I like the way the the two girls hugged him after Ned goes out to kill Lady. It shows how close the Starks are compared to their 'colder' neighbours from the south.

I think Payne looks ominous enough, although I thought he might be taller. The 'Hound' looks older than I put him in the books.

I am going to go with Jon as the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar.

 

[Conor]

That is Jory who pushes Payne out of the way. I like the way the the two girls hugged him after Ned goes out to kill Lady. It shows how close the Starks are compared to their 'colder' neighbours from the south.

I think Payne looks ominous enough, although I thought he might be taller. The 'Hound' looks older than I put him in the books.

I am going to go with Jon as the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar.

I also liked how the girls hugged Jory and he showed feelings for them, maybe him giving Payne a little shove was showing that he's no slouch and giving him a small moment before....they are soon confronted by the Lannisters and heavily outnumbered.

If Jon is the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar how did Ned tell him "You have my blood" in ep 1? I do like the idea though, somehow Ned got him out when they stormed in years ago?

 

[Delran Stark]

I also liked how the girls hugged Jory and he showed feelings for them, maybe him giving Payne a little shove was showing that he's no slouch and giving him a small moment before....they are soon confronted by the Lannisters and heavily outnumbered.

If Jon is the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar how did Ned tell him "You have my blood" in ep 1? I do like the idea though, somehow Ned got him out when they stormed in years ago?

Lyanna is Ned's sister. That should be enough to understand.

 

[Conor]

Lyanna is Ned's sister. That should be enough to understand.

Aaaah sorry I had her mixed up with Rhaegar's wife.

Did anyone catch Cercei's evil smile when the S was hitting the fan with Sansa and Araya?

 

[Conor]

OK, I'm starting to get ticked off WHERE'S GHOST??
Wasnt he always at Jon's side?

Having said that, I sure like the casting of Ser Jorah.

Yes not as much action last night but the series is moving along.
I am incredibly satisfied...

 

[Mesanna]

I think I read that Ghost makes an appearance in next week's episode and that they had some trouble filming the animals.

I'm loving it so far. I don't really watch much TV (this is the only thing I'm watching at all right now). Normally I get restless if I sit staring at the box for too long, but I find myself completely drawn in when it's on and the hour absolutely flies by, and when it ends I always wish I could immediately watch the next episode. That is my definition of great TV!

 

[The Imp]

OK, I'm starting to get ticked off WHERE'S GHOST??
Wasnt he always at Jon's side?

Having said that, I sure like the casting of Ser Jorah.

Yes not as much action last night but the series is moving along.
I am incredibly satisfied...

I think they're keeping Ghost in the "wings" for a surprise entance when Jon is fighting Othor. I'd hope to see him before then though.

 

[Conor]

I think they're keeping Ghost in the "wings" for a surprise entance when Jon is fighting Othor. I'd hope to see him before then though.

Even if they had him in the background, it would have been fine. Looking forward to the fight with Othor.

 

[The Imp]

Even if they had him in the background, it would have been fine. Looking forward to the fight with Othor.

That should be epic, even better than in the book.

I really hope Ghost makes an appearance before then. I've been looking and can't find any info that would indicate they've had "casting" issues.

 

[Mesanna]

Hi Imp, I knew I had read something somewhere and couldn't find it at first but after a little searching, take a look here:

Reviewing “Lord Snow” Del Rey and Spectra - Science Fiction and Fantasy Books, Graphic Novels, and More

I've quoted the relevant part below:

One thing we should address: many, many questions about where Ghost was in this episode. Truth be told, the actors and production have made it clear that they learned just how hard animals can be to work with, and it seems like having them in all the scenes they wanted them to be present in proved prohibitive. Never fear, however. Next episode, Ghost is back, and he shows some teeth!

 

[The Imp]

Hi Imp, I knew I had read something somewhere and couldn't find it at first but after a little searching, take a look here:

Reviewing “Lord Snow” Del Rey and Spectra - Science Fiction and Fantasy Books, Graphic Novels, and More

I've quoted the relevant part below:

Thanks Messana

Maybe they'll give us a little treat and have Ghost take a chunk out of Alliser Throne

 

[Tonk Rivers]

Bye Benjen

I'll miss you

My favourite actor in the series so far.

 

[Conor]

I must say, I didnt picture Kings Landing as hot, dusty and dry and palm trees to boot.

 

[The Imp]

I must say, I didnt picture Kings Landing as hot, dusty and dry and palm trees to boot.

I never used to either, but if you look at an overllay of Westeros over a map of Europe it does make sense.

 

[Conor]

I never used to either, but if you look at an overllay of Westeros over a map of Europe it does make sense.

Youre right, Dorne is a complete desert and it is not tooo far away. Makes sense.

 

[Conor]

I cant help but feel some sadness when I see certain people saying goodbye to wach other and me knowing it's the last time they will ever see each other.

 

[The Imp]

I had this thought about Ned's beginning of a flashback while Arya is water dancing .I don't think that battle Ned was recalling was an ordinary one, I think it was the beginning of the Tower of Joy flashback. The look on his face was so.................solemn.

 

[Needle]

I too feel sorrow watching the parting knowing they are the final ones. Someone had said that they be one reason some people wont like GoT because TV watcher in particular are used to a core group of heros who always miraculously survive, not gonna happen here!
My favorite scene this week was Ned and Arya in her room with needle, great connection between them!
Also liked that they had Tyrion talk with Jon about what was going on with his new brothers at the Wall. It (at least for now) cut out Donal, hope to see him soon. It also showed that all the nights watch are not the cutthroat criminals they may be made out to be (Pyp quite the criminal to steal a block of cheese was it?)
Oh, and Jaime saying Aerys last words where "burn them all" not what they expected to hear!

 

[woodsman]

I had this thought about Ned's beginning of a flashback while Arya is water dancing .I don't think that battle Ned was recalling was an ordinary one, I think it was the beginning of the Tower of Joy flashback. The look on his face was so.................solemn.

It seems quite noisy for a "battle" of eight men though? I don't imagine too many of those involved shouting their heads off either

On a side note; I really hope we get a Tower of Joy flashback this season, can't wait for Howland to pop up. Ser Arthur is a favourite of mine.

Very sad we're not going to see more of Ned and Arya love their scenes.