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Old 04-29-12, 05:43 AM
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Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

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The Baratheon rivalry ends, drawing different reactions from Catelyn and Littlefinger; Tyrion finds Joffrey's defense plan at King's Landing lacking, but also learns of a mysterious secret weapon; Theon continues to prove himself to his father by sailing to the Stony Shore; Arya gets a promise from Jaqen H'ghar; the Night's Watch regroup at an ancient fortress called the Fist of the First Men.


Episode 5 of 10

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Again, if you need some reference, here's the season 2 guide.

http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season2


If you really really really need to talk about the books, there is that other thread.
Old 04-29-12, 08:40 AM
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Anxious to see more of the Night Watch stuff. The clips in the season previews look mind blowing, and all the more impressive that it's location shooting.
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Can't wait for tonight.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Halfway through the season already? I wish they did 12 or 13 episodes as this is going too fast!
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

^ You're going to hate what they do next season if the rumors of them splitting it hold true. The challenge this series faces if doing enough to keep the audience interested while simultaneously providing Martin with enough time to keep the series current.

I guess if need be, they could make a prequel series about the ancient history of Westeros that was outlined very well on the Blu-Ray extras.

EDIT: I just checked Martin's site, and IMHO, he might get more done if he spent less time travelling to conventions and appearances and more writing.

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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

These episodes are too few and too far between. Cannot wait to see it twice tonight!
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by DJariya
If you really really really need to talk about the books, there is that other thread.
And here is the link to that other thread:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/tv-talk/600...materials.html
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by DJariya

If you really really really need to talk about the books, there is that other thread.
You mean it's not ok to talk about the major plot twist where Arya is raped by who, it turns out to be, is her long-lost Dothraki half-brother in spectral form?

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People who spoil future events in this thread should be condemned to go through the Bolton school of torture
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

I just got caught up on the season yesterday after not having enough time to watch. All I can say is wow, this show continues to impress. I love Tyrion, Bronn, Jorah, & The Hound. For some reason I seem to have a thing for bodyguards.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by mcnabb
Halfway through the season already? I wish they did 12 or 13 episodes as this is going too fast!
I read that Benioff and Weiss (the creators) said that 10 episodes per season is perfect for them and they feel that if HBO greenlit anymore than that, it would jeapordize the show's quality.

I know it takes alot of time to write this show and those 2 guys write/co-write pretty much every episode.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Last season the pace really picked up during the middle eps can't wait!
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Ephemeral_Life
You mean it's not ok to talk about the major plot twist where Arya is raped by who, it turns out to be, is her long-lost Dothraki half-brother in spectral form?

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People who spoil future events in this thread should be condemned to go through the Bolton school of torture
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That is a spoiler!
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by DJariya
I read that Benioff and Weiss (the creators) said that 10 episodes per season is perfect for them and they feel that if HBO greenlit anymore than that, it would jeapordize the show's quality.
I don't buy it.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

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I don't buy it.
I've weighed these arguments carefully and I'm going to have to side with the people that make the show.

Edit: Nevermind, this has nothing to do with the episode at hand which is what this thread should be about since it's, you know, titled that way.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

This ep. didn't exactly have much happen after the first five minutes as much as set the stage for it to do so later. Great acting and character development overall, especially from Dinklage and the actor who plays Bronn. The way they play off each other is akin to Ari Gold and Lloyd in Entourage, except with more respect between them. Loved the end shot of Arya slightly smiling with a "I've got a hitman. Cool!" look. I also think Emilia Clarke did a good job with the whole "Crap, he really is in love with me " scene with Jorah without saying anything. Where did they shoot the Fist of the First Men stuff? I know it was done on location, and its neat to know such a place really exists.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

I love Arya. She's my favorite character.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Really enjoyed this one. I realized I'm really falling in love with all the castings even if I had misgivings to start with. Brienne is fantastic.

Can't wait to see the grantland review after they were gushing about Renly last week.

Who was the actor that was helping Theon? Kicking myself for not being able to place him.

Edit...It's Finchy from the office!
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Originally Posted by Dr. DVD
Where did they shoot the Fist of the First Men stuff? I know it was done on location, and its neat to know such a place really exists.
Iceland. It looked way more badass than I pictured it.




I realized I'm really falling in love with all the castings even if I had misgivings to start with. Brienne is fantastic.
It's Cat for me. I bitched and moaned when Michelle Fairly was cast but her performance has been so great. I was wrong and she just keeps proving it.
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Really enjoyed this one. I realized I'm really falling in love with all the castings even if I had misgivings to start with. Brienne is fantastic.

Can't wait to see the grantland review after they were gushing about Renly last week.

Who was the actor that was helping Theon? Kicking myself for not being able to place him.
Someone spoiled the guys about renly last week over twitter
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They are making Margaery a more interesting character, really liked the scene with her and Littlefinger.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

As a non-book reader, my mouth was during that opening.
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It's Cat for me. I bitched and moaned when Michelle Fairly was cast but her performance has been so great. I was wrong and she just keeps proving it.
Yeah, I didn't hate her or anything, but I've loved her. I wonder if Robert didn't die so soon if I would have grown to like Mark Addy .
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

I really don't understand how each episode is better than the last.

Also, I believe this is the first episode since the premiere (and that barely counts because of Arya) that we actually got a scene in every notable location with every active character. Jaime has only been in one small scene in the opening episode and that speaks volumes about this show, the scale, and the commitment of the actors. Granted, Jaime is barely in book 2 so it's expected, but I'm glad they didn't shoehorn more exposition scenes with him.

My only complaint is that there wasn't a OMGWTF ending like I'm so used to. Episode 5 of season 1 had Jaime and Ned face off in King's Landing, Jory dead, and Ned with a serious leg injury that helped lead to his ultimate downfall.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

I love the scenes at Harrenhal. The guy playing Jaqen H'ghar is fantastic.
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Best episode so far this season. The acting is so good, especially Michelle Fairley.

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