SPOILER ALERT! So am I the only one excited about a new round of GoT?

[manic _miner]

 Some really great little scenes in the latest episode.Best line of the show for me is 'Snow'.

[Timbor]

Agreed, there were some cool things, but it did seem a bit slow...

Let's hope that Arya doesn't die before she does something interesting... that would sure make for an anticlimactic storyline. 

[Hupp n at em]

I saw some interesting theories that the Arya we saw this episode is in fact Jacqen in glamor, as Arya did not have Needle on here and was pretty brazen about being out in the open when she knew she'd be in the crosshairs; that ultimately it was some sort of test for The Waif.  Not sure I put any stock in that, but it was interesting to think about nonetheless.

[tomrommel1]

Was amazed that the Glovers didn't side with Jon and Sansa as the Mormonds did . The Glovers are supposed to be one of the biggest supporters of house Stark.

[Charlie_]

Was amazed that the Glovers didn't side with Jon and Sansa as the Mormonds did . The Glovers are supposed to be one of the biggest supporters of house Stark.

Well, in the book yes, but this isn't the book is it?

Despite all my criticism of this season, I rather enjoyed that episode. Lots of interesting things going on.

Nice to see how they are bringing lots of the storylines from the books back into it. Changed around, perhaps messed up a bit in the process and obviously no where near as detailed or effective, but nevertheless nice.

Interesting that they haven't brought House Manderly in yet. It's one of the three that Ramsay mentioned being the strongest, alongside Umber and Karstark, who have apparently allied with him. We've this episode seen Mormont and Glover, and had references to Hornwood and Cerwyn. Surely Manderly is coming up, and it's gonna be good! Either the one House that completes the Stark / Wildling army, or perhaps they will be betraying the Boltons in style? Either way, I hope we get to meet Lord Wyman.

Margaery is playing quite a game it seems. Looking forward to seeing her 'plan' work out.

I really don't know where the Arya storyline is going though... haven't a clue. We'll have to wait and see. Hopefully her time in Braavos hasn't just been for no reason.

Also they seem to be bringing the Brotherhood Without Banners back, but quite what state they are in right now is.... unsure... Was the bloke in the yellow cloak supposed to be Lem Lemoncloak? I wonder who's leading them now, and what their agenda is....

[Hupp n at em]

Well, in the book yes, but this isn't the book is it?

This is truly key to enjoying the show at this point when there are many differences; some key, some more quibbling but of course as gamers, we have an extensive memory of such details. 

I am looking forward to "The North Remembers", regardless of whether it is delivered by the same character in exactly the same words.  As long as the feeling is there, I'll be happy.  I think the Glover rejection and northmen-wildling tussle in camp is setting out stage at a low point for this speech to pick us up again next episode.

[manic _miner]

 I thought the Brotherhood without banners were a bit like Robin hood and his merry men.Sort of looking out for the little people not killing them.

 It is great to see the Hound back and the scenes between him and Ian McShanes character were good to watch.

 Thronecast threw more possibilities into the mix,one of which was the Cirio was in-fact Jacqen.It does make you wonder what Arya will be upto next.

 Loved the scene with the Wildlings and Jon Snow.

 I think that once the Southeners see the Giant they might start to believe in the White walkers and other creatures which they thought were just fantasy.

 Seem's like the Ironborn are getting some R&R before setting off.I do hope that Theon starts to get his mojo back as he is a great character.

 Having not read the books sounds like a good thing with the different ways things are playing out.

 One person i spoke to mentioned Caitlin coming back with the Brotherhood.I cant remember what he said she was called though.

[Hammers]

The latest episode was great entertainment, even though I feel that the theme of rapid changing allegiances, which I think is the hallmark of GRRM, is in decline. I was waiting for the Blackfish or Jamie L to suddenly break truth and lash out at one or the other.

The Hound bit was rather expected wasn't it? But was it really the Brotherhood Without Banners who butchered the sept builders.

By the way, the rough sept construct would make a great terrain piece.

The scoulding of the widow queen by the Queen of Thorns was very good, to.

Oh, and, yeah!, I really thought that King Jeoffry was the bastard who really made my fist itch but I think he has been succeeded by the High Sparrow, bigtime!

[Plynkes]

Well they're going full-on with unkilling favourite killed characters at the minute. Very glad in Sandor's case, I bloody love that scumbag. But at this rate we're in danger of the "anyone can die" thing being completely undone and getting into superhero comic territory, where characters are constantly "killed off" (wink, wink) only to come back shortly after. Kind of undermines the tension of it all, really. What's next? Robb? Ned? Tywin?

Hell, at the rate we're going, Theon even stands a pretty good chance at getting his willy back.


(I wonder what would have happened if Theon's real-life big sister Lily had decided to play Alfie's sister in the show like they wanted? I really can't see her as Ironborn, it would probably have been terrible, but the possibility is intriguing. The scene where Theon, er, feels her up is what made her say no, apparently. Whenever I listen to Lily's song "Alfie" I can't help but hear it as being sung by Yara to Theon. Especially when she says "stop being a twat." )

[Hammers]

Well they're going full-on with unkilling favourite killed characters at the minute. Very glad in Sandor's case, I bloody love that scumbag. But at this rate we're in danger of the "anyone can die" thing being completely undone and getting into superhero comic territory, where characters are constantly "killed off" (wink, wink) only to come back shortly after. Kind of undermines the tension of it all, really. What's next? Robb? Ned? Tywin?

Hell, at the rate we're going, Theon even stands a pretty good chance at getting his willy back.


(I wonder what would have happened if Theon's real-life big sister Lily had decided to play Alfie's sister in the show like they wanted? I really can't see her as Ironborn, it would probably have been terrible, but the possibility is intriguing. The scene where Theon, er, feels her up is what made her say no, apparently. Whenever I listen to Lily's song "Alfie" I can't help but hear it as being sung by Yara to Theon. Especially when she says "stop being a twat." )

Yeah, I agree.

I liked that  runty Mormont lass. Brass balls, she had, even though she had not reached puberty.

[Hammers]

Ian McBold was very good in Deadwood but in episode 6 he appears a bit like a one trick pony.

[Captain Blood]

I enjoyed that one. Particularly the moment where Arya got stabbed. not a moment too soon 
(She won't die, obviously. GRRM is on record as saying she's one of his favourites... )
Ian McShane doing his Ian McShane thing. Rapscallion as he is.
Liked the stand off between Jamie and the Blackfish.
Lots of good moments.
And the brilliant Tim McInnery, Blackadder's idiotic chum Lord Percy, as the grouchy Glover (he's making quite a fine line in these parts now - he was playing a fire and brimstone priest in 'Outlander' last... )

[jim rae]

Sansa's letter was obviously to Littlefinger asking for the Knights of the Vale. 

Arya's scene made my head spin. Was it Arya or the faceless man or the waif? Seems an unnecessary plot device. 

So, Sandor's back?

Oh, and i've just seen the trailer for Episode 8 no actual spoilers but one of the High Sparrow's acolytes gets a chain round his smug neck...

[Timbor]

To be fair, in the books, there is a mysterious character with one of the septons who is suspiciously described as likeness to the hound, so he was probably always supposed to come back.  That and his actual death was not documented in the books or in the show... just 'assumed'.  At least with Robb, Ned and Tywin, their death was well documented, and in Robb and Ned's case, their body parts separated to seal the deal. 

[manic _miner]

To be fair, in the books, there is a mysterious character with one of the septons who is suspiciously described as likeness to the hound, so he was probably always supposed to come back. 

 Is this the Gravedigger character?My Son has mentioned him.

 Would be good to see the Hound face off against the Mountain.