tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post2840797085980424466..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: Game of Thrones: Season 5 Episode 2 - The House of Black and WhiteMike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-67824008893128945122015-04-22T12:23:46.062-04:002015-04-22T12:23:46.062-04:00TV vs Books column: http://www.ew.com/article/2015...TV vs Books column: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/20/game-of-thrones-tv-book-club-season-5-episode-2Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-39756284350742968062015-04-21T16:54:49.588-04:002015-04-21T16:54:49.588-04:00******SPOILERS**********
Agreed GRRM does not do o...******SPOILERS**********<br />Agreed GRRM does not do obvious. Yeah...I've never assumed Dany will be sitting on the throne in the end. We just don't know. Good point about the TV prophecy she saw. <br /><br />I figured the Dorne stuff would play out sort of like it does in the books. Just with Jaime involved. Doesn't myrcella (also recast) lose an ear?? lol I don't even Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20546327449370734172015-04-21T16:33:32.407-04:002015-04-21T16:33:32.407-04:00OMG, brain fart--lol I kept writing night and new...OMG, brain fart--lol I kept writing night and new it was White--lol. <br /><br />*****************Spoilers***************<br /><br />That's right the Brother Hood raising the dead, etc. Lots of JS options including becoming a wright. Which would be awful.<br /><br />Yea, Dany unifying the people with the dragons is the most logical obvious choice at this point. But one reason I like GRRM Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-75803582235453662982015-04-21T16:15:38.679-04:002015-04-21T16:15:38.679-04:00****** MORE BOOK STUFF/SPECULATION ******
First ...****** MORE BOOK STUFF/SPECULATION ******<br /><br /><br />First of all...it's WHITE WALKERS! First time I thought it was a mistake, then you kept saying it!lol <br /><br />2nd of all...a lot of what you're suggesting makes a whole lot of sense. Dark Sansa definitely is a wildcard...and she might be totally on board with 1-upping the Boltons and will even marry to get what she wants.Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-22734039184160735022015-04-21T16:04:07.093-04:002015-04-21T16:04:07.093-04:00******************Spoilers/Speculation????????????...******************Spoilers/Speculation????????????????????<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I use ?s because I think I figured out the Sansa/Ramsay thing with just the show to go on. But that's OK.<br /><br />I totally expect Brienne to meet up with Stannis somehow or in that area fighting the Boltons. Again, the 2 storylines I absolutely hate are Theon and Brienne. They have been put in thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-82140653689853044362015-04-21T15:23:33.405-04:002015-04-21T15:23:33.405-04:00********BOOK SPECULATION CONTINUED*******
Y...********BOOK SPECULATION CONTINUED*******<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yeah but it's BASED on events in the books....just with a twist. :) The more I think about it the more it really makes sense for that to be what it is. Even that comment in the North about the North only being loyal to STARKS is telling about where it's going. I just can't see Sansa being okayMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-7447997642565014222015-04-21T14:57:53.459-04:002015-04-21T14:57:53.459-04:00***********************Spoilers???????????????????...***********************Spoilers????????????????????????<br /><br />Yes, that's what I saying, that he has set it up for Sansa to marry someone! I originally thought he was headed to the Tulley's which kind of makes more sense in that he could get them more easily as an ally with Sansa. But, what a big plot twist this would be. <br /><br /><br />Your thought of Ramsay is perfect. From Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-19499774260572512032015-04-21T14:35:06.525-04:002015-04-21T14:35:06.525-04:00I did consider Sansa. lol But since he's her ...I did consider Sansa. lol But since he's her UNCLE...eh who knows?? Here's a thought<br /><br /><br />*****BOOK STUFF****************<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Remember the whole Jeyne Poole storyline in the books where the Boltons claimed she was Arya Stark and Ramsay married her? Maybe they're planning to actually swap in Sansa to this storyline? But Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-16446633224335721172015-04-21T14:29:27.210-04:002015-04-21T14:29:27.210-04:00What if the marriage proposal Littlefinger was tal...What if the marriage proposal Littlefinger was talking about was for Sansa!!!!!<br /><br />RicharAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-21998403718729339482015-04-21T10:49:03.126-04:002015-04-21T10:49:03.126-04:00Wow, what a great catch, no red woman on Arya'...Wow, what a great catch, no red woman on Arya's list. I actually was looking forward to that one.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-29718777648116425922015-04-21T09:34:00.476-04:002015-04-21T09:34:00.476-04:00The Mountain - Oh don't worry, I don't for...The Mountain - Oh don't worry, I don't forget. But it's good you remember! :-) <br /><br />Interesting point on Arya's list, it was much shorter than it used to be. Sure some people died or are assumed dead but "The red woman" was on there previously too. I wonder if that means they're cutting the Gendry storyline. (Granted...I can't say that Gendry was in Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-54049396645376366862015-04-21T09:33:57.331-04:002015-04-21T09:33:57.331-04:00Rickon--I think him becoming Lord of Winterfel is ...Rickon--I think him becoming Lord of Winterfel is the most likely candidate. For one reason, GRRM seems to like to see the young ones grow and take over.<br /><br />I hate it, but I think the Hound is done for GoT TV. I think he was left alive, just for him to suffer compared to the prior eps where suffering was shortened. This continuation of suffering being allowed by Arya was to show how Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20449520455393755222015-04-21T07:55:31.332-04:002015-04-21T07:55:31.332-04:00Rickon - you are right about his existance so far...Rickon - you are right about his existance so far ! LOL Exactly my thoughts on why Hound not on list any more - we didn't see him die but he was dying. Don't know the fate of the Mountain yet either. Remember - he wouldn't be the same after Qyburns treatment. MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-80885230984397797582015-04-20T15:30:14.411-04:002015-04-20T15:30:14.411-04:00Kevan - I think some of those quotes are pretty mu...Kevan - I think some of those quotes are pretty much paraphrased from the book though. I could be wrong (regarding wanting Tommen to be present and ask him himself. It was more of not approving of Cersei controlling things) But I get your point! <br /><br />In the book they talked a lot about that horn that would tear the whole wall down. Kind of like Checkov's(sp) gun theory. If you Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-56694339180422721932015-04-20T15:20:22.337-04:002015-04-20T15:20:22.337-04:00LOL on last Season with Hot Pie. I watched some o...LOL on last Season with Hot Pie. I watched some of the final eps before the premier. Oops.MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-10501341837982596292015-04-20T15:14:20.489-04:002015-04-20T15:14:20.489-04:00Exactly, the character portrayal on TV is really s...Exactly, the character portrayal on TV is really strong and sound along with getting just right what Cersei is doing. And he kept asking what Tommen wants and says, etc. So to me it was a minor hole that Kevan didn't just go and ask.<br /><br />NO NIghts Watch--wow, you're on a roll with ideas. I never thought of that one. I did on the 998 going to 1000, but not the concept of no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-58923134305562557942015-04-20T14:38:10.241-04:002015-04-20T14:38:10.241-04:00Yep, I think Tormund (red head) Giant's Bane w...Yep, I think Tormund (red head) Giant's Bane will probably be the guy they promote to Wildling leader/representative. He has a sort of bond with Jon and he's had much more screen time than Mance. Jon made reference to that this week that they need someone that can speak for the wildlings. <br /><br />So you're saying from a Book vs. Show perspective you can't buy Kevan's Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-87168400278593710432015-04-20T14:00:28.060-04:002015-04-20T14:00:28.060-04:00One smart thing Cersei did was to make Tyrell, Ma...One smart thing Cersei did was to make Tyrell, Master of Coin. Since the Lanister's are broke and need Tyrell money. Kevan would know this too. <br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-17837847105248507812015-04-20T13:58:22.001-04:002015-04-20T13:58:22.001-04:00To me Kevan Lanister leaving with Cersei making a ...To me Kevan Lanister leaving with Cersei making a mess of things in some ways doesn't make sense. He sure seemed like he could get things straightened out. So, I wonder why he didn't go to Tommen, except of course we need the storyline--lol. With Jamie gone and a bunch of "loyal yes men" all that she has to work with, I think Cersei's in trouble. She has some crazy ideas Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-34577963224652909782015-04-20T13:15:59.086-04:002015-04-20T13:15:59.086-04:00@MJ - Good thoughts on Brienne's frame of mind...@MJ - Good thoughts on Brienne's frame of mind, but I should clarify maybe you watched Brienne talking to Hot Pie last week, but it was last season! :-) <br /><br />As for Jon becoming Lord Commander, the events happen much more quickly in the books and it seems like the right thing to do. I really thought he was lord commander BEFORE he was offered the Stark thing, but I could be wrong. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-11614286507971752762015-04-20T13:11:17.651-04:002015-04-20T13:11:17.651-04:00@MJ
LOL on Jon Snow. I remember wanting him to ta...@MJ<br />LOL on Jon Snow. I remember wanting him to take the offer when reading the books too. But, he's a loyal dude and he's the HERO! Plus, there are other things at play that might pull him out of the Night's Watch eventually (should popular theories be true). I have to guess that if the Starks ever end up back at Winterfell, RICKON will be the lord of Winterfell. It's Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-33126956272835482732015-04-20T13:11:11.815-04:002015-04-20T13:11:11.815-04:00@Richard
Hibberd - I just think he's funny. H...@Richard<br />Hibberd - I just think he's funny. He's very similar to me (probably better) at infusing comedy into his recaps. lol I didn't get pompous from it. I should say that I did have a slightly different opinion of the Littlefinger/Brienne scene before I read his recap. I wondered why she just ran off like that. So you're right...i let other opinions educate me. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-68202246794212814492015-04-20T12:39:41.688-04:002015-04-20T12:39:41.688-04:00I thought there was plenty 'right' with th...I thought there was plenty 'right' with this episode.<br /><br />What was not agreeable was some professional reviewers and the actors take on things. I read Hibberd early this am before even getting to Mike's recap and already had typed my comments about his assumptions before even reding the comments here. Kinda funny.<br /><br />I felt it dumb for Brienne to blurt out Sansa's MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-22842595550711257772015-04-20T12:32:37.701-04:002015-04-20T12:32:37.701-04:00You know nothing Jon Snow ! How did he not take t...You know nothing Jon Snow ! How did he not take the name Snow that Stannis offered ?? I want him as Lord of Winterfel. So Rickon can actually come home one day. Sansa can go back to the north and marry well. Arya can get her revenges and then come home and be the North's Brienne - or Queen Dany's Head Guard ! Bran might even visit once in a while. LOL Lord - I am such a chick on MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-35123632824539098322015-04-20T11:20:29.975-04:002015-04-20T11:20:29.975-04:00LOL on the Brienne stuff. Just read the EW recap(H...LOL on the Brienne stuff. Just read the EW recap(Hibberd is kind of pompous, don't you think?) I make it a rule to not ready anyone's recap but yours before I comment. Too many opinions to distract from how I saw the episode. I want to post on how I saw the episode, not how I was SUPPOSED to have seen the ep. Rule #whatever--if you have to explain a scene (ie like Glendowyne did) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com