HBO's "Game of Thrones"

[jakez4ut]

They don't know Dany's point of view because they have not read the books. That is why it is so easy for show watchers to buy this hideous transformation into a baby killing freak.

we know the only one that's been given....

what you have is a prior frame of reference. that's different. neither POV is right or wrong.....(i know you believe otherwise, no need to go there.)

 

[jakez4ut]

I would assume she meant in a direct siege.

yeah, Tiwyn's amry was reinforcements, not conquerers.

 

[jakez4ut]

nerds.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

nerds.

I betch those 8 nerds that named their kid Daenerys would like to take that one back now..

 

[RikidyBones]

yeah, Tiwyn's amry was reinforcements, not conquerers.

Tywin got there first. When Robert got there, the job was done. They conquered Kings Landing.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I still dont get the benefit of killing the citizens. Seems stupid as hell in any warfare.

She is ruling a group of people that want her dead. Zero compassion. It's stupid.

Bingo...it served no pupose

 

[n_huffhines]

 

[jakez4ut]

I betch those 8 nerds that named their kid Daenerys would like to take that one back now..

lol...

 

[jakez4ut]

Tywin got there first. When Robert got there, the job was done. They conquered Kings Landing.

i was thinking battle of blackwater bay....my bad.

 

[jakez4ut]

Bingo...it served no pupose

well...she crazy.

 

[Weezer]

Hey, the horse served a purpose. At least I think so. Watching last night I assumed that was the horse Arya rode out on in the end.

 

[Weezer]

Bingo...it served no pupose

Once again, it served the purpose of showing she had gone mad. Crazy people don't do things that "make sense". It all goes to frame of mind.

 

[drvenner]

But isn't that what makes GOT stand out? I know it did for me, but it's all a matter of personal preference.

I think you have to have some realism, obviously and sacrifice is a recurring theme. I do agree it is a personal preference. I thought the am Red Wedding was awesome. It was the ultimate game on.

 

[drvenner]

I have to say that a dragon that could lay that kind of waste probably is strong enough to survive a scorpion strike to the body.

 

[ATC_VOL]

Emilia Clarke has gotten fair criticism for her acting chops sometimes but I think the last two episodes she’s been fantastic

Especially when you consider some of those scenes she’s just acting by herself in front of a green screen.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Those dudes got owned

 

[LotteryPick]

I have to say that a dragon that could lay that kind of waste probably is strong enough to survive a scorpion strike to the body.

Drogon has always been alpha

 

[zeppelin128]

I think you have to have some realism, obviously and sacrifice is a recurring theme. I do agree it is a personal preference. I thought the am Red Wedding was awesome. It was the ultimate game on.

Outside of Tolkien and GOT, I don't really read or watch much fantasy. It just isn't a genre I normally enjoy, so I'm not really the best to comment on what is "enough" realism in fantasy. The bar is pretty high for me, the more morally gray, realistic, and dark/screwed up the story, the better. Probably why I like GOT so much lol.

I forget exactly what the event is called, but Martin pulled a lot of inspiration for the Red Wedding from a historical event in Medieval England. Basically the dudes invited other dudes to stay with them under their protection, then proceeded to murder them all in the night.

Looked it up: 1440 Black Dinner in Scotland

 

[butchna]

They don't know Dany's point of view because they have not read the books. That is why it is so easy for show watchers to buy this hideous transformation into a baby killing freak.

Show and the books aren’t one and the same. John Grisham books always had give up endings while the movies stuck the landing.

 

[zeppelin128]

Drogon has always been alpha

Isn't that because he was never chained? I'm not sure if I'm mixing show, book, or fan lore, but that was always my understanding.

 

[butchna]

I have to say that a dragon that could lay that kind of waste probably is strong enough to survive a scorpion strike to the body.

And he did already when Bronn shot him. Maybe Rhaegal could’ve too. Bet Drogon would’ve bit it if he got one through the neck tho.

 

[VOLNPA]

I wanna know what GW and the Unsullied will do if Dany does get got.

 

[drvenner]

Pretty good breakdown of the "rushed" aspect of her downfall.

It's a good summary. It's still lazy writing by HBO.

 

[JCP201]

link didn't work.

 

[drvenner]

Drogon has always been alpha

True, but Rhaegal and Viserion ain't exactly chopped liver.