Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12
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Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12
By djariya at 2012-04-01
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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.
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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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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.
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
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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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
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
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!
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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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12
I realized I'm really falling in love with all the castings even if I had misgivings to start with. Brienne is fantastic.
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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.
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.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12
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
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.
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.