Game of Thrones Season 4 Give the Starks a break.

Really I thought it was better. Good and evil should not be light switch.

Cersei deserved to get raped anyway.

Good episode though, lot of character development.

...it is pretty clear (in the books at least but also in the show) that 1) Jaime, of all the shitty things he has done, DOES NOT rape & 2) He would never want to harm Cersei. So the scene just does not fit his character, period (and that is with or without all that development over the past few season). Not to mention it is completely unnecessary. Didn't add anything to the episode, or really have any point character wise (unless you weirdly enjoy rape beig used as punishment), and if the show follows the book with Jamie character in the next episode, the scene actually diminished the emotional weight and legitimacy of what he is about to do.

@SaintLeonidas: i haven't seen the episode yet and it sounds like a crappy decision. still, i wonder if they plan on using this to make cersei more sympathetic and to add more motivation for her hatred of herself and men (although i guess you could read the last one as jealousy).

again, i don't like the idea myself but i wonder if their intent was more for cersei than for jaime.

Great episode. That ending with the white walkers...

There were some deviations from the books like Bran getting captured, Ghost being caged by the same Night's Watch deserters and also that new guy that Jon met in Castle Black must be the one that cut(or aided in) Jamie's hand back when he was travelling with Brienne. The way he was shown makes me think that he'll play some serious part later on...

I was expecting to see some more of Danearys' army laying siege to Meereen tbh. It felt like they took the city too fast. All in all, this episode left me looking forward to the next one.

Had to bring this thread back. Just seen First of his Name and enjoyed it. Even though it was a little slow the battle at Castor's made up for it with that stab through the mouth and Jon reuniting with Ghost.

Kinda feel like the pace is slow , expecting cliffhanger...

Wow man, that ending. At first I wasn't very partial with all these changes from the books but they are slowly growing on me because it's adding suspense in the fact that I actually don't know what is going to happen next on the show.

I think anyone who didn't like the deviation with Jon and Bran are nuts. After the latest episode everything is pretty much back to square one. Jon is headed back to the wall to continue his story line, and Bran is back heading North. So really, nothing has changed. But in adding the attack on Craster's, they actually give Bran something to do during this season besides just traveling North; and we got a cool little battle with Jon. Both characters development was helped as well, with Jon now possibility going to gain more respect from the Watch (which he needs if the show follows the books) and Bran's decision to not meet or go with Jon shows his dedication to find the raven. There is really NO reason to complain anymore about those changes.

I agreed. It had me worried for a minute though because I thought Jon and Bran were going to meet up and that would have ticked me off. They really did well in adding that in without it affecting too much.

He already deserved one but I agree (:

Haven't seen episode 6 yet, is it any good?

Seriously. That was amazing.

I'd give it to him for his stare at the end alone:

@SaintLeonidas said:

@Motokid6 said:

Dinklage deserves an Emmy after that monologue.

I'd give it to him for his stare at the end alone:

the subtle smile sells it.

Damn that speech Tyrion gave at the end was amazing. I bow to Peter Dinklage and his acting. I was kinda expecting the episode to finish with the announcement of who is going to be his champion, that would have been even better.

Any people from the UK here? What do you guys think about Peter Dinklage's accent?

Not even close.

And that's as far as I'll be willing to spoil. A lot of unexpected things will happen on this season.

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Yeah, I think they send Bronn off to marry and Jamie... well has one freakin hand and a gold stiff one lol. I was disappointed at the results of the trial by combat but ultimately satisfied by the end of book 3.

Brilliant acting ! Was shocked at the end !

Can't wait for the next episode....it's getting seriously exciting !

Yeah, I finally got to see it! Peter DInklage is just the man. Those stares and that sarcasm. I really like the guy who is playing Prince Oberyn as well. He is spot on.

From the promo it seems like next episode has the

I said the exact same thing after I watched the episode. Dinklage is beyond fantastic as an actor.

I smell an emmy coming.

So Peter Dinklage stole last weeks episode. What did everyone think about last night's episode? I'm going to watch it this afternoon.

Great episode, but I'm really disappointed by that line change. :/ (You know what I'm talking about).

aidan gillen stole it this week though

he made her scream twice lol

I knew you would come around <3

You're making me want to see it that much more. I will get to watch it in about an hour and I agree about arya and the hound being the best duo of characters. Hell, they were the best on their own as well.

Cant wait for that scene, probably my most anticipated scene for this season.

Dat moment when Oberyn announced he will be Tyrion's champion. I felt hope rekinding inside Tyrion just as he was beginning to accept that his end is near.

Littlefinger is another character I'm growing fond of. He is as cunning as a man can get, carefully planning and executing his moves to an end not known even to us who have read the books.

That scene when he makes her scream for the second time! lmao

and then that score

pure genius game of thrones

Well nobody's gonna miss her lol, she was a bitch.

I love listening to the end credits music just to let the recent events sink right into my head. God I love this show! :D

Seriously Bronn WTF man? For a brief moment I was looking forward to the idea of Bronn destroying The Mountain, talk about letting the side down.

Son I am disappoint.

I wonder what Sansa will do with Robin, the freaky kid is still titty sucking so where's he gonna get his fix from now?

Does Littlefinger come off as the fatherly type? Lmao, hell no! The only thing he is father to is power and he seems to be making all the right movies with all the right people like always. The Lannisters should have appreciated him more and kept him on a tighter leash and a closer watch.

I hope Arya and the Hound get married soon.

lol

Finally got to watch that episode and wow it was good. They will still not give Jon Snow a damn break lol. All the plots seem to be boiling up for the end of this season such as The Mountain and Oberyn, Mance heading towards the wall, Briene looking for Sansa, and Arya and the hound.

The best parts were Bronn, Jamie, and Oberyn talking to Tyrion. Bronn and Jamie's were really funny and then Oberyn's part was a lot more serious and intense. I love the actor portraying him, he is dead on.

Bumping for new episode. I haven't seen it yet but would love to hear feedback and thoughts.

Apologies, I wasn't aware they skipped a week for the holiday?

Memorial Day weekend so there was no new episode. Gotta wait until June 1 for episode 8.

I thought the original was more suitable as he's supposed to be The Hounds older brother and he looked older unlike this dude.

So where is Walder Frey this season?

Dying. Hopefully.