Game of Thrones - Season 5! *may contain spoilers*

[Evil Gringo 279]

They've been saying the TV is reaching the point where it's going to be spoiling the books.

 

Or they tell a different story in the end. It's already different in some ways anyhow which is fine if (and I know no one on this site is) your not one of those people who believe it has to follow the book exactly to the point where they rage, spit and scream.

 

After all it is 'based' on the books, its not a like for like adaptation.

[DC 536]

Oh, I get that (I haven't read the books), but having read quotes from George R. R. Martin where he said that he has told the producers where the books are heading, it's inevitable that there is going to be some cross-over at some point.

 

It's going to be hilarious when those who only read the books are now the ones who need to avoid spoilers.

[Evil Gringo 279]

I've watched all four episodes, truth be told the series is heading in a different direction in a lot of places to the books and if the series so far is an indication, they won't be spoiling much at all.

 

I honestly think this will be series where we see a split completely, not just little changes here and there but a major split in canon between the page and the screen.

[Kam 243]

From Digital Spy:

 

Game of Thrones will be simulcast by Sky from next Monday (April 21).

 

Sky Atlantic has confirmed that it will now broadcast the popular fantasy drama in tandem with HBO at 2am UK time, also retaining its primetime 9pm screening on Monday evenings.

[Kam 243]

Is Sansa cursed? Ramsay Bolton! 0_O O_0

[dsrchris 190]

Yeah, that was a bit of a shocker alright. My money is on Ramsey not making it to the wedding. Possibly. Hopefully. Either that or a full blown Darth Sansa heel turn. :D

[Kam 243]

From Digital Spy, I've removed the actors name incase it gives a clue to who it might involve...

 

Consider yourselves warned – An actor has revealed that a shocking and tragic event will occur in the middle of Game of Thrones season five.

 

While they refused to divulge which characters will be impacted by the twist, they were quick to promise that "huge waves" will be made before the end of the season.

 

"There's something that happens about halfway through this season that is really going to make huge waves, and people aren't going to be happy about it," they told Zap2it.

[etz 78]

As long as Daenarys and Tyrion survive, anyone else can bite it. Strangely, Jamie Lannister and Arya are probably the only other characters which I'd be really bummed to loose. One of the real strengths is just how many interesting characters the show has, so loosing one or two, or five, doesn't necessarily hurt it. And part of that is their ability to bring in new interesting characters too.

[Kam 243]

What did everyone think of that last episode?

 

There were quite a few on edge moments and that final scene was hard to watch!

[dsrchris 190]

Ramsey Bolton needs to be killed. Now, please.

[Evil Gringo 279]

Its like they decided that Sansa starts to get a bit of nicety in the books and they couldn't stand it so they changed it to a good old fashioned rape wedding instead on TV. She does look like Boy George everyday though.

 

As I've said before this is probably the season with the most changes to the books, more then likely because they have to start planning for life ahead of George R.R. Martin's work as he drags his way towards the next book but to be honest, for those who have read them it has tied a lot of things up and merged a lot of storylines that would have just been too widespread to fit onto TV.

 

Sad thing is for Chris, they haven't got to the point where we know if Ramsay gets his comeuppance in the books so lord knows what they are going to do on TV. But if Jod get axed then surely Ramsay gets his deliverance soon?

[dsrchris 190]

Has everyone watched Coldplay's "Game of Thrones: The Musical" yet?

 

If not, you all need to get on it, if only for the scene where everyone turns up to the rehearsals.

 

[Kam 243]

That was brilliant!

[DC 536]

That was great. They should go meta and actually release some of those for charidee.

[Kam 243]

WOW! What an episode, was not expecting that! :thud:

[The Fury 65]

Yeah that episode was easily the best one I've seen yet (note I've never watched seasons 2 and 3 hence no red wedding reference! )

[DC 536]

Is there a reason why you watched the first season, skipped the next two and jumped back in now?

[The Fury 65]

Fiancée is a big fan and encouraged me to get back into it. Never had time to watch dvds of seasons 2 and 3

[dsrchris 190]

Dude, you might want to go back and check out the 2 seasons you missed. There's quite a lot of info in there if you're bothered.

[The Fury 65]

Just getting the time which I rarely have these days with training and work but the others half's kept me up to date with what's went down :)