Game of Thrones

[kingoffighters]

I don't mind the Shadow birth. It was creepy.

Dani's storyline is so boring (bookwise).

[Shin Johnpv]

Is it just me, or is this season changing more of the story line from the books? It seems like this season has added a ton of scenes already that just never happen in the books. I also don't understand why they're trying to force a storyline and character development on the character of Ros.

[dave is ok]

They added a bunch of scenes last season too, but this season is doing it more - just to give characters something to do.

Littlefinger went to Renly's camp so Jamie will actually have a reason to be in this season. Robb met Jeyne earlier and Arya becomes Tywin's servant for the same reason.

[sedition]

They really cut a lot of Arya's story and the development of the Night Watch recruits. They pretty much just left King's Landing and are already at Harrenhal.

[epmode]

Also, the shadow babby scene was the best thing ever. You're wrong.

Yeah, that was impressive. I was certain they'd fuck it up.

I'm not a fan of some new scenes. The extra Joffrey thing was pointless after what he did to Sansa. With the season as short as it is, they could have used the time for better stuff. I didn't buy Littlefinger making a pass at Catelyn either. Amateur hour.

[Mzo]

They really cut a lot of Arya's story

Good decision imo.

[Toupee]

The "new" scenes to me mostly feel like they're attempting to compress time, and as a result, certain things still happen... but maybe not in the correct order, with the correct characters. Still, the essence is preserved, and the characters seem truer to form than most any adaptations from books I've ever seen.

But honestly, there are so many characters, it makes sense for them to focus their efforts on getting the important stuff right. So far, I think they're doing a fine job of that.

In a room with six people, four of us have read all five books. It was hilarious and awesome during the shadow baby scene... the two non-readers lean forward, in shock, muttering loudly "What the HELL," while the rest of us are just grinning like fools.

[dave is ok]

It was weird for them to end the episode on that scene and not include literally one more scene to show what the purpose of the shadow is.

[dave is ok]

[Mzo]

Always going on about climate change, looooool