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

Originally Posted by MrX
Yes
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Ephemeral_Life
The entire statement was made up out of thin air to be ridiculous, just as people who spoil future content are ridiculous by deriving satisfaction from depriving others of enjoyment of the plot. I know nothing about the fate of Arya, but I am pretty sure it won't involve a Dothraki brother in ghost form.
But could she not be raped and the poster added the Dothraki part to be "clever" by making it all seem absurd?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Can we stick to just discussing the actual episode at hand?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by creekdipper
Isn't "self-satisfied smugness" kind of an oxymoron? What other kind of smugness is there (and what would be the point)?
Actually no. It might be considered redundant however.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by pinata242
Can we stick to just discussing the actual episode at hand?
I'm for it because I'm swooning at how great this series is. But there does need to be smackdowns for those that can't put themselves in the mind of a pure series-watcher.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

As much as 10 hours of HD will eat up my DVR hard drive I'm keeping the season there. I watch each episode at 9:00 PM on the dot (the only show I watch "live"). My plan is after the season finale I will rewatch season one on Blu and then replay season 2 in its entirety. I really enjoyed season one while it was on but absolutely fell in love with it when I could watch them back to back. I presume season 2 will be the same.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by superfro
"Anyone can be killed."



Fucking amazing scene with Arya's stare down on Tywin. This episode was all around amazing.

That scene was one of the best scenes I've seen in TV in a long time, with no words.

WOW. Just the gaze she conveys SO much. Great acting.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Really enjoying the season.

I really like the relationship between Dany and her 'advisor'. I hope they continue to stick together. I couldn't tell what Dany was thinking towards the end. Will she follow his advice? I know a lot of people don't like this story but it is one of my favorites. Mostly because Dany is so vulnerable right now, but her potential for power so great.

I was shocked to see Renly gone so quick. I had a book reader spoil the purpose of the shadow monster for me, but I didn't think it would happen the next day. So it looks like Renly's army will retreat now? Potentially join forces with the Starks?

Also loved Arya with Lannister. "No, anyone can be killed" with an unflinching stare. Also loved her smile when her new friend kills the Tickler.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by superdeluxe
That scene was one of the best scenes I've seen in TV in a long time, with no words.

WOW. Just the gaze she conveys SO much. Great acting.
I couldn't believe how big her pupils were. If it was deliberate they would have had to shot it with very low light.

Now what would you do if you had only two more death wishes and you had a laundry list of deserving souls?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Nausicaa
So it looks like Renly's army will retreat now? Potentially join forces with the Starks?
Renly's army has already joined with Stannis, except for the Tyrells (Margaery and Loras and their men).
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Don't remember reading it, but was the scene with Arya and Tywin in the second book? It seemed kind of new. I also don't think there was any "cenobite" looking woman speaking with Ser Jorah. Also loved the expression on Tyrion's face when he walked into the room full of fire bowls; very akin to someone walking into a room full of nuclear warheads.

One cool thing about reading the books is that it gives these seasons a LOT of re-watchability. I'm on the third book and still catching lots important stuff when I re-watch eps. from the first season. More is occurring this season. Nothing happens for no reason, and no character is throw-away. That much I will say without spoiling.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

So Theon's plan is to attack the fishing village, then when the 300 men Bran sent from Westerfell get to the village to take it back, go and attack Westerfell?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Well, his dad sent him to harry the Stony Shore (fishing villages), but Dagmer suggested they hit Torrhen's Square instead then when Winterfell sends its men to protect, they'll move on to Winterfell.

Yes, that's the implication from those scenes.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by boogieman03
So Theon's plan is to attack the fishing village, then when the 300 men Bran sent from Westerfell get to the village to take it back, go and attack Westerfell?
He didn't say that but I assume that is what the look and smile he gave meant, and the dream about the sea taking Winterfell.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by superdeluxe
That scene was one of the best scenes I've seen in TV in a long time, with no words.

WOW. Just the gaze she conveys SO much. Great acting.
and I love after he looks away from her he shoves his food away...
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

And Let me just say, Margery plays the game well
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by foxdvd
and I love after he looks away from her he shoves his food away...
That was a great moment as well.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Part of me hates the smoke monster killing Renly like that, just seems like a lazy or way too convenient plot device to incorrectly peg Cat/the Starks as traitors.

Of course Stannis knows they weren't behind it, but I can see him using it as leverage in some way to get what he wants from the Starks.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by fumanstan
I'd think there would be a lot more smoke monsters out there assassinating a lot more important people.
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
Yeah, I'm wondering about that, too.

If Stannis has a girlfriend who can squirt shadow assassins out of her vagina, I would think he could make short work of his enemies.

Unless there's some kind of catch, this brings in an element that seems like it could end the conflict quickly. Send the assassin (or other assassins if they're good for a single use only) after Joffrey, Tommen, and Cersei; and Stannis is automatically on the Iron Throne.
I wondered this myself, I hope it's addressed in later episodes. Josh, I thought you read the books? Is it talked about there?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

It sure looked like a simple and common bit of magic.
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Osiris3657
I wondered this myself, I hope it's addressed in later episodes. Josh, I thought you read the books? Is it talked about there?
Spoiler:
each time she does it, it takes life force away from stannis. She only does it twice, and tells him the 3rd time will kill him
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Dave99
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each time she does it, it takes life force away from stannis. She only does it twice, and tells him the 3rd time will kill him
Did I miss her saying that or is it from the books?
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Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Ghost of Harrenhal" -- 4/29/12

Originally Posted by Osiris3657
Did I miss her saying that or is it from the books?
Its from the books, Anything she says on TV shouldn't be spoilered.



Loved that scene by her!

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

Originally Posted by superdeluxe
Its from the books, Anything she says shouldn't be spoilered.
Why shouldn't things she says in the books but not the show be spoilered?

Do you mean if she had said it in the show, he wouldn't have bothered to spoiler it?

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