OT, why aren't we discussing the Game of Thrones finale?! (Spoilers, obvi.)

There be dragons!

What did you think? Did you read the books before or not? How do you feel about the YEAR wait? etc.

Personally I think they've done a great job with the show so far. The casting has all been incredible from my perspective as someone who has read the books for years (on a recommendation from GS long ago, thanks guys!). I'm absolutely smitten with Kit Harrington as Jon Snow. I have very few real complaints, other than the absence of Robb's wolf, honestly. Also, why on earth did they move Jaime's ONLY scene in book 2 to the finale of Season 1? I'm sort of baffled.

I can't believe it will be a year!

I didn't like it. I haven't read the books, but I was looking forward to a more historical drama but it is swerving into traditional fantasy lore. However, Aria and Tyrion will have much bigger roles next season so I am excited for season 2!

Didn't read the books nor will I, but was incredibly taken by this show. Its simply amazing and got better every single week. Super bummed that Ned died last week and kinda diminished my excitement for future episodes but the ending of tonight's was simply better than I could've hoped for.

Really enjoying the sub-plots as well especially Snow's and Tyrion's, some excellent characters and storylines.

Cannot wait for the next season and what it'll bring.

I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about the series right now. I like it, but everyone I start to like too much dies in some way, except for Tyrion.

I literally yelled "****!" when Ned was killed off last week.

I am in love with this series but I too am a bit scared if it becomes to heavy on fantasy.

I'm hoping for season 2 they rename the series "Clash of Kings" and change the name for each subsequent season. They also have to expand the series to 12-13 episodes like most cable shows. 10 episodes is not enough for "Clash." Also, actually show the battles, if we don't even get a shot of Baywater, I'm pissed.

I didn't like it. I haven't read the books, but I was looking forward to a more historical drama but it is swerving into traditional fantasy lore. However, Aria and Tyrion will have much bigger roles next season so I am excited for season 2!

iloverikku11

I am in love with this series but I too am a bit scared if it becomes to heavy on fantasy.

BlizzardBear

[QUOTE="BlizzardBear"]

I am in love with this series but I too am a bit scared if it becomes to heavy on fantasy.

majoras_wrath

I recommend that people, uhhh, not get too attached, ha ha. Many of my favorite characters are no longer with us, but there are deaths to celebrate, too. :P Seasons 3 & 4 in particular will be bloodbaths, god (Book 3 will be split in to two seasons according to GRRM).

I don't think the series has yet become very heavy on fantasy. There is more magic as the series goes on, but it's not over done IMO.

Whose "side" do you find yourself on at this point? Personally I wish Ned would have listened to Renly. I think Renly has the potential to be a great king and is my favorite out of the season 1 contenders.

Love the show. Hate the year wait.

My brother recommended the books to me awhile back, biut I never got around to reading them. After watching this series, I have to read the books. There is no way I can wait that long to find out what happens next. I hope the next season is a few epsiodes longer.

Love the show. Hate the year wait.

cmpepper23

I'm hoping for season 2 they rename the series "Clash of Kings" and change the name for each subsequent season. They also have to expand the series to 12-13 episodes like most cable shows. 10 episodes is not enough for "Clash." Also, actually show the battles, if we don't even get a shot of Baywater, I'm pissed.

LoserMike

[QUOTE="LoserMike"]

I'm hoping for season 2 they rename the series "Clash of Kings" and change the name for each subsequent season. They also have to expand the series to 12-13 episodes like most cable shows. 10 episodes is not enough for "Clash." Also, actually show the battles, if we don't even get a shot of Baywater, I'm pissed.

funsohng

I recommend that people, uhhh, not get too attached, ha ha. Many of my favorite characters are no longer with us, but there are deaths to celebrate, too. :P Seasons 3 & 4 in particular will be bloodbaths, god (Book 3 will be split in to two seasons according to GRRM).

I don't think the series has yet become very heavy on fantasy. There is more magic as the series goes on, but it's not over done IMO.

Whose "side" do you find yourself on at this point? Personally I wish Ned would have listened to Renly. I think Renly has the potential to be a great king and is my favorite out of the season 1 contenders.

SkylinePigeon

I've been lucky so far, my favorite characters (from the first four books) are Daenerys, Arya, Jon Snow, and Tyrion Lannister, who fortunately have managed to remain with us (and in all honest, they're characters whom I don't expect Martin to kill off, though I could very well be wrong).

Really can't wait for A Dance With Dragons.

Out of curiosity though, how closely does the TV series follow the first book?

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="LoserMike"]

I'm hoping for season 2 they rename the series "Clash of Kings" and change the name for each subsequent season. They also have to expand the series to 12-13 episodes like most cable shows. 10 episodes is not enough for "Clash." Also, actually show the battles, if we don't even get a shot of Baywater, I'm pissed.

SkylinePigeon

Out of curiosity though, how closely does the TV series follow the first book?

chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="SkylinePigeon"]

I recommend that people, uhhh, not get too attached, ha ha. Many of my favorite characters are no longer with us, but there are deaths to celebrate, too. :P Seasons 3 & 4 in particular will be bloodbaths, god (Book 3 will be split in to two seasons according to GRRM).

I don't think the series has yet become very heavy on fantasy. There is more magic as the series goes on, but it's not over done IMO.

Whose "side" do you find yourself on at this point? Personally I wish Ned would have listened to Renly. I think Renly has the potential to be a great king and is my favorite out of the season 1 contenders.

chessmaster1989

I've been lucky so far, my favorite characters (from the first four books) are Daenerys, Arya, Jon Snow, and Tyrion Lannister, who fortunately have managed to remain with us (and in all honest, they're characters whom I don't expect Martin to kill off, though I could very well be wrong).

Really can't wait for A Dance With Dragons.

Out of curiosity though, how closely does the TV series follow the first book?

Hey look, what is Boromir doing on a spike? :P

It's been pretty good so far. I love the books and the series has been mostly true to them. Good way to refresh my memory for the upcomign dance with dragons title. The only downer is I already know how everything goes down.