BradHorse Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 And with the exception of The Wire, surely the best series of fictional characters on TV. Any show that can get shot of the likes of Oberyn, Ned, Stannis, Mance, Tywin, Yigrette. Massively under use Doran, Hotah and still keep generating great characters is just pure win in my book. Totally agree with that. I watched the episode again, and it's definitely not a bad episode or anything but I still didn't enjoy it as much as everyone I know seems to have. The first 50 minutes or so were very good for the most part but the Jon Snow bit just kinda soured the whole episode for me, rightly or wrongly. I know their hands are tied by the story but between last season and this one everyone had kinda figured out that with Melisandre going to the wall that she'd probably bring Jon back. Part of the appeal of Thrones is that they always shock you and they're not like other shows and that truly anything can happen - Melisandre bringing Jon back was almost a bit of an eye roller at this point. Speaking of which, Ramsay killing Fatty Walton and her wain with the dogs just felt a bit blasé also; with all the things he's done it's not even shocking to me when he does stuff like that now and them building it up with him slowly letting the dogs out and stuff - despite the fact he was literally about to feed a baby to them - just didn't really surprise or interest me much. Maybe there's something wrong with me, but I found him killing Roose a far more interesting and shocking scene. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Simao Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just celebrated that ending like Steven Maclean's winner in the Scottish cup final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 There's no chance of that. Roose Bolton seemed to be more concerned about the Black Fish escaping the red wedding, so I'd imagine the Tully's will be back in it, in the near future. The Tullys aren't in the 'north' - the Riverlands are hundreds of miles to the south of Winterfell; the Frey's aren't really either - neither faction can get into the north without passing through Moat Cailin (presumably still held by the Boltons, and described by the books as practically impregnable by force). At least if the show keeps to a credible reading, the main players in the north should be anyone based to the north of Moat Cailin (which is a huge number of different groups anyway), as well as the Iron Islanders who have access from the coast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Scenes. Was fairly obvious halfway through he was coming back but still, scenes. Hes bound to face off with his killers next week, be interesting to see how that goes. The Mountain hopefully gets a decent chance to absolutely f**k shit up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKTID Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Well that was fookin awesome. One of the best episodes since the red wedding. Couple of really surprising moments. Ramsay is indeed a horrible guy but great character. Literally on edge of my seat throughout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Great episode. Jon Snow returning wasn't exactly a shock. We all knew it would happen. I assume the High Sparrow and The Faith will get done in this season as I don't think there's much the can do with that in the storyline. Maybe the mountain will go on a rampage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I assume the High Sparrow and The Faith will get done in this season I have a feeling they've still got something up their sleeve, and its curtains for one of the Lannisters. Jamie likely shoved himself to the top of the hit list and doesnt have The Mountain to protect him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The trailer showed a large number of soldiers massed at the steps of the Sept. The rise of the High Sparrow and the Faith Militant shows up Cersei's short sightedness and lack of judgement. She doesn't think things through and uses her power without considering the possibility of unintended consequences. Also, she assumes that everyone is as cynical and easily bidden as she is, whereas the Faith Militant are genuine fanatics who can't be bought or broken. A huge error, like most of what she has done during the series. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The Mountain painting the wall with that geezers brains was fucking glorious. Let out a proper YASSS when it happened. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) The Mountain painting the wall with that geezers brains was fucking glorious. Let out a proper YASSS when it happened. Edited May 3, 2016 by Swarley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I enjoy watching GoT but Franken-Gregor gets on my tits a wee bit. He just walks about with his purple skin and his super-bloodshot eyes and nobody seems to be even mildly curious about him. It's a bit too Hammer horror for my liking. Now Wun-Wun on the other hand is just a top bloke! Did laugh during Balons funeral as the girl that plays Yara was clearly FROZEN during that scene, you can see her physically holding back the shakes and the look on her face has more than a hint of 'Come on to f**k and get this over with' on her coupon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just watching the end of season 5 again, I've only just realised that Daenerys and Drogon is basically Ash and his Charizard from the Pokemon cartoon series. A grumpy, petulant dragon that does what it likes but feels some sense of loyalty to its "owner" who is inexperienced and somewhat stupid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The Bolton story was interesting as well. Ramsay is actually a pretty good portrayal of a pyschopath - he doesn't think things through and is incautious about the result of what he does. The stereotype of 'snakes in suits', sociopaths who can succeed in life due to not having the same emotional attachment as others doesn't really hold true. Most sociopaths end up in prison for committing stupid crimes that they would be certain to be caught for, or lying for the sheer f**k of it rather than to achieve an end. Sociopaths also show low boredom thresholds and difficulties in learning from their mistakes. Ramsay doesn't appear to appreciate that his actions in torturing Sansa and Theon could have a lasting impact on his House's prospects He proposes to attack Castle Black, despite the fact that the already tenuous loyalty the North owes to the Boltons would be shattered if they attacked the Watch. He isn't the first character to have babies put to death in Game of Thrones but his brutality in seizing power will most likely come to haunt him. If he is attacked by the Watch-Wilding alliance then the chances of him receiving enthusiastic help from the other Northern houses is small. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'm hoping he attacks Castle Black and the giant there rips him apart limb by limb, tbh. The bad guys are always the best characters in this. I miss Joffrey. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killienick Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I enjoy watching GoT but Franken-Gregor gets on my tits a wee bit. He just walks about with his purple skin and his super-bloodshot eyes and nobody seems to be even mildly curious about him. It's a bit too Hammer horror for my liking. Now Wun-Wun on the other hand is just a top bloke! Did laugh during Balons funeral as the girl that plays Yara was clearly FROZEN during that scene, you can see her physically holding back the shakes and the look on her face has more than a hint of 'Come on to f**k and get this over with' on her coupon. That's what gets on your tits? Not the Dragons, Zombies, Witches, Immortal Children, Animal mind control or resurrection? Absolute topper of an episode. Bloomin loved it and it also had two of the best deaths of the entire 6 seasons - both hilarious too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 That's what gets on your tits? Not the Dragons, Zombies, Witches, Immortal Children, Animal mind control or resurrection? Absolute topper of an episode. Bloomin loved it and it also had two of the best deaths of the entire 6 seasons - both hilarious too. Which if them is walking about the biggest city in the land on a daily basis? Most of the 'mad shit' is still thought of as myth in majority of Westeros. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killienick Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Which if them is walking about the biggest city in the land on a daily basis? Most of the 'mad shit' is still thought of as myth in majority of Westeros. I was just being facetious bud. Having said that though, I get the impression that an 8 foot purple guy probably isn't the weirdest thing that most people would have seen in that world and even if he was, would you blame them for not pointing it out? It looks like he is generally close to Cersai and just ventures out for a wee bit of brutal retribution so perhaps most people won't have met him yet. The King's guard just look petrified of him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forfinn Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Another very enjoyable episode. Jon Snow's back, entirely predictably. At the start of that scene I guessed they'd all give up hope, leave him, then he'd wake with a gasp. Which is exactly what then happened. It was a little contrived for Game of Thrones, but at least they've got it out of the way now and can focus on where Jon's going next. Presumably he's free of his oaths to the Night's Watch so can step up and lead the "free" north against the Boltons. It was disappointing to see Ramsay murdering his father. Roose was a skilled player of the Game and Ramsay taking control of Winterfell will probably just lead to an, admittedly entertaining, battle between his forces and those of Jon, the Wildlings and families loyal to the Starks. It says something for Game of Thrones' penchant for shocking scenes that I didn't bat an eyelid at a woman and her new-born son being torn apart by a pack of dogs. The scene with Tormund and the Wildlings turning up just in the nick of time was a delight. Line of the episode was Tyrion with "That's what I do. I drink, and I know things". And no Dany, which is always a bonus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Line of the episode was Tyrion with "That's what I do. I drink, and I know things". "Next time I have an idea like that, punch me in the face" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I was absolutely creaming my pants as Ghost was gearing up for the fight. Would've loved him to rip Thorne's head off, but at the same time he'd definitely have been killed so enjoyed the Wildlings doing the job for him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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