A Game of Thrones - TV Show Discussion Thread

[Nikolai]

Westeros.org's forums are impossible to access... So I can't search for it myself. Please post CS.

[Docfeelgood]

Today I read a couple of new very cool theories on westeros.org about the long winters, and the reason why there's such a long time delay. Shall I share it or are there already too many spoilers around?

Please do

[Nikolai]

Seconded.

[Krill]

Link please.

[Robert]

After thousands of years technology is very slow in this mystical place.

Today I read a couple of new very cool theories on westeros.org about the long winters, and the reason why there's such a long time delay. Shall I share it or are there already too many spoilers around?

[Docfeelgood]

After thousands of years technology is very slow in this mystical place.

[Hauldren Collider]

Spoiler:

He has to have some plan in mind. His character-establishing moment from the first season was him staring at the throne longingly when Varys walks in and starts verbally sparring with him. How he plans to get it, I have no idea. Cue white walker conspiracy theories and whatnot.

[Guynemer]

"I win!" Yeah, that line reading was particularly Joker-like. Terrific performance.

As for Petyr,

Spoiler:

he has zero claim to the throne, so his only chance would be through conquest, and even that seems unlikely, as he is Lord of jack and ****. Now, angling to be the true power behind the throne? Yes, absolutely. But there is no way he sees winning the throne for himself; his only title is a (highly disputed) Lord Paramount of the Riverlands; none of his "vassals" would fight for him. He is only regent in the Vale; any of his victories would go to little Robert or Harry the Heir.

[regexcellent]

Which is funny because Ramsay is more joker-ish. I frickin' love this show Ramsay, he's amazing. The horn. The mug of water.

Spoiler:

We've known Littlefinger is The Villain since the end of book 3, much like we've known that Bran/Arya/Dany/Jon/Tyrion + possibly Sansa are the main characters (I categorically disagree with Plomp's opinion on that). I'm not sure what specifically his game is but I know we've got a huge twist coming in the next two books which will demonstrate his plan to actually become king.

[Guynemer]

I was just starting to like Ros, too.

I think Littlefinger's speech tonight removes any doubt: he is the Joker.

[regexcellent]

Holy ****!

Joffrey shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.

Er, that is, shot a hooker in the red keep just to watch her die.

Holy holy holy ****, I didn't see that coming.

[regexcellent]

Spoiler:

We're talking about two things here. Wyman Manderly baked three of the Freys into pies and served them at Ramsay Bolton's wedding. That's the Titus Andronicus reference. When Jon Snow gets stabbed, that's a reference to Julius Caeser.

[Nikolai]

Spoiler:

Shakepeare, in GoT? Do you mean the stabbing of Caesar?

[Guynemer]

Correct on all counts.

The actor who plays Aaron, in particular, is magnificent. Highly recommend seeking it out.

[regexcellent]

I assume you're talking about

Spoiler:

Jon Snow's stabbing?

I haven't seen any adaptations of Titus Andronicus, only read it (and a while ago at that), and I don't seriously think it's his best play on merit but I like how goddamn violent it is.