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Game of Thrones Season 3

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Post by Madeleine » Sun April 14th, 2013, 4:07 pm

[quote=""rebecca""]Is it just me or does the hour of GOT go so fast that it seems like you've only been watching it for 20 minutes?

My heart went out to Tyrion and I thought Cirian Hinds made a good debut. I can't wait for next Monday.

Bec :) PS: But no Brienne/Jaime :( [/quote]

Finally got round to watching this and yes, poor Tyrion :eek: I had to fast forward some of Dany's scenes though. And Margery Tyrell was good.
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Post by rebecca » Mon April 15th, 2013, 2:49 am

[quote=""Madeleine""]Finally got round to watching this and yes, poor Tyrion :eek: I had to fast forward some of Dany's scenes though. And Margery Tyrell was good.[/quote]

I thought both Maegery and Olenna Tyrell were good although with Diana Rigg taking the part one can't go wrong. Looking forward to episode 3 today. I know the show is going to go too fast :( and then we have to wait an entire year to buy the DVD of the Third season. I still don't get that?

Bec :)

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Post by Madeleine » Wed April 17th, 2013, 8:21 am

Caught up with eps 2 and 3 last night and loved it. They do seem to be zipping through it pretty fast. Loved Jaime and Brienne's fight scene.
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Post by Vanessa » Wed April 17th, 2013, 10:24 am

I can't remember Theon Greyjoy being in Storm of Swords particularly or did I miss something? And who is his mate/saviour? Can't recall!
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Post by Madeleine » Wed April 17th, 2013, 10:31 am

No Theon wasn't in book 3 at all, so I'm assuming his storyline has been brought in from a later book? And apparently the guy who's rescued him
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Post by rebecca » Thu April 18th, 2013, 2:43 am

I was a little confused when I saw the outcome of what happened with Theon in that it deviates away from the book. This is not a bad thing in that I am sick to death of the Bolton's.

The guy in the show who rescues Theon I have no idea who he is supposed to be? Any help?

Book Spoiler Below
I also loved the battle with Brienne and Jaime, but wow this show goes fast...I wish every episode was 2 hours long :p

I'm also hoping that they will release the DVD of Season 3 this year!

Bec :)

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Post by Madeleine » Thu April 18th, 2013, 8:49 am

According to the Tower of the Hand website (which has him as one of the most hated characters!) he is
and a thoroughly nasty piece of work.

They are zipping through it aren't the, I can't believe how much they pack into an episode. Mind you there's a lot to get through!
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Post by Vanessa » Thu April 18th, 2013, 8:53 am

I think Theon is only mentioned in passing in the book. The book spoiler bit must happen in Feast of Crows?
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Mystery man doesn't seem a nasty piece of work at the moment but time will tell, I suppose! According to my GoT app
I like the Jamie/Brienne bit, too. He's becoming more pleasant if there is such a thing in Game of Thrones. LOL. Ouch, though!

Does anyone watch the Thronecast bit afterwards?
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Post by rebecca » Fri April 19th, 2013, 3:06 am

OK hmmm....Now I'm getting more confused...I think the producers are using more than one book here and deviating away from the storyline entirely it seems.

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I wonder if they are also incorporating some of Crows and Dance in the storyline for the TV version?

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Post by Vanessa » Fri April 19th, 2013, 9:22 am

It's definitely confusing.
They've obviously rejigged things a bit for the TV.
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