tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post6313860083420476680..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: Game of Thrones: Season 7 Episode 5 - EastwatchMike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-55371552113065429902017-08-18T15:14:36.175-04:002017-08-18T15:14:36.175-04:00Children of the Forest are the original inhabitant...Children of the Forest are the original inhabitants of Westeros. The Andals were the first men and they came to Westeros (from Essos??) and drive the Children out. This is why the Children were as far south as Dragonstone. They were driven north of the wall with the White walkers and then Brandon the Builder Stark built THE WALL trapping some of MAN up there (i.e. future wildlings) with them.Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-22985910401060465252017-08-18T14:06:56.550-04:002017-08-18T14:06:56.550-04:00I thought I read that too, about the CoF regrettin...I thought I read that too, about the CoF regretting making the NK, etc. But, why did they want to kill man?? That's been a question of mine too.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-3038517638134553232017-08-18T10:59:00.064-04:002017-08-18T10:59:00.064-04:00I always saw the battle against the night king bei...I always saw the battle against the night king being something that would cause the realm (mostly) to band together against a common foe...and perhaps it would be something that would unite people under Dany or Jon. But I never really thought about there potentially being more fighting/politicking to do after that battle is done. So that's pretty interesting to me. <br /><br />I think evenMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-64750379668914207382017-08-18T10:24:26.708-04:002017-08-18T10:24:26.708-04:00As we're posting it becomes more clear that th...As we're posting it becomes more clear that the books and series are about the game of thrones, lol. IE, about the rulers. Not the NK, nor his threat. The later being what I have for years considered the "big"/"major" story. Now I'm starting to see that NK as an interruption which will cause a reset of sorts. Been done in the past and again. A kind of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-8041194316744225682017-08-18T09:26:08.809-04:002017-08-18T09:26:08.809-04:00WARNING: THE INTERNET IS DARK AND FULL OF SPOILER...WARNING: THE INTERNET IS DARK AND FULL OF SPOILERS. <br /><br />That leaked episode has gone mainstream. Someone at work told me they already watched it, but haven't spoiled me yet. lol I am prepared for a pretty crazy episode though! Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-87904933580953253222017-08-18T09:20:56.121-04:002017-08-18T09:20:56.121-04:00Yeah...I still see the NK ultimately losing, but t...Yeah...I still see the NK ultimately losing, but the show/books may still deal with the aftermath of establishing a new government/reign over the realm. <br /><br />I think we do need that NK backstory....just a little more than we saw. I think they've been waiting until it's the main threat (i.e. now). Hopefully we get something this season or early next season. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-85944247297402200482017-08-18T08:49:40.632-04:002017-08-18T08:49:40.632-04:00Well, there you have it. As I said, Cersei vs Dan...Well, there you have it. As I said, Cersei vs Dany is not clear which is "good". And D&D did a good job showing Dany as not so good in her burning the food. I've said it before, but the fact that each side has some good and bad, no clear definitions is one major attraction for me. I've always said it would be neat if the NK won, not expected but hugely different. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-90785482819614640902017-08-17T21:10:00.338-04:002017-08-17T21:10:00.338-04:00Ugh autocorrect. "Theory night" = the lo...Ugh autocorrect. "Theory night" = the long night lolMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-75793387653500270622017-08-17T21:09:13.712-04:002017-08-17T21:09:13.712-04:00Reference: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2014/04/...Reference: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2014/04/grrm-asks-what-was-aragorns-tax-policy/Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-54968860391817159982017-08-17T21:08:40.517-04:002017-08-17T21:08:40.517-04:00So I heard this on a podcast today straight from t...So I heard this on a podcast today straight from the mouth of grrm in 2014. This implies maybe theory night is not the end of the story. They speculated maybe that the battle against them will be like episode 3 next year and then maybe they figure out the ruling afterwards. I don't know about that but maybe. They even said maybe that war will wrap up in winds of winter and dream of springMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-15011592310274586382017-08-17T17:45:24.196-04:002017-08-17T17:45:24.196-04:00So, that's the idea, yes, to find out where yo...So, that's the idea, yes, to find out where you are coming from re Cersei's pregnancy. I tend to think she's not preggers. Probably like 2/3rds. <br /><br />I agree the Azor prophesy is intentionally not obviously met. Otherwise, no mystery, no drama--lol. <br /><br />Jaime--we don't know about the comet/bleeding star with Jaime. I mean, nothing has been reported but that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-58645821124345609482017-08-17T16:49:37.393-04:002017-08-17T16:49:37.393-04:00oh come on...don't put me on the spot! lol I&...oh come on...don't put me on the spot! lol I'll go 51% :) <br /><br />Yeah it's a good point about Dany not being a fighter. I agree..no one fits it perfectly, and that's probably by design. <br /><br />Did you see the asterix on TPTwP? He said for purposes of the article they're assuming it's the same. The show kinda made that same assumption in the Mel's episode Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-47461785783762437352017-08-17T16:06:59.957-04:002017-08-17T16:06:59.957-04:00What % do you think she is pregnant?
I just read...What % do you think she is pregnant?<br /><br />I just read Hibberd's article on Azor. Not really much there we haven't brought up. And he includes the point that some sounded like they were but ended up not being. As I said, nobody fits it perfectly. Always requires some wiggle room. Hibberd missed one huge key element about the case against Dany. She doesn't use swords, Azor Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-30293024275266527532017-08-17T13:50:37.605-04:002017-08-17T13:50:37.605-04:00GRRM on time and distances in the books (obviously...GRRM on time and distances in the books (obviously applicable in tv show now too lol):<br /><br />""The reason I am never specific about dates and distances is precisely so that people won't sit down and do this sort of thing.<br /><br />My suggestion would be to put away the ruler and the stopwatch, and just enjoy the story."<br />"Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-28535332874417195942017-08-17T13:44:43.819-04:002017-08-17T13:44:43.819-04:00The last 2 episodes are the longest episodes Thron...The last 2 episodes are the longest episodes Thrones has ever done. This week's is an hour and 10 minutes. Finale is 1.5 hours. Next season the rumor is they'll all be 1.5 hours. But that's not confirmed. <br /><br />At the end of Hibberd's article it is a valid point that GRRM has said prophecies shouldn't be trusted. There is a chance that there is no true AA. And Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-55041499962507710072017-08-17T13:33:04.794-04:002017-08-17T13:33:04.794-04:00Yea, I read a theory where Rhaggaer could be AA bu...Yea, I read a theory where Rhaggaer could be AA but he's dead. And now Jon IS Lightbringer. But, that seems such a huge stretch to me. Rhaeggar must have felt really dumb for a split second being killed by the mere mortal Robert Baratheon. AA born in smoke and salt. I don't know of anybody who qualifies for that really. Salt could be related to salt water. <br /><br />Well, I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-90950501392736928492017-08-17T13:17:52.573-04:002017-08-17T13:17:52.573-04:00Hibberd sums up the Azor Ahai theories using some ...Hibberd sums up the Azor Ahai theories using some book knowledge<br /><br />http://ew.com/tv/2017/08/17/game-of-thrones-azor-ahai/Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-62801588955374850882017-08-17T12:23:28.876-04:002017-08-17T12:23:28.876-04:00Some are pondering that Jon may unintentionally su...Some are pondering that Jon may unintentionally summon one of the dragons (ideally should be Rhaegal, named after his father) into battle next week. We shall see! BTW...one thing we haven't discussed in this blog too much was Rhaegar's obsession with the prophecy. he originally thought that HE was Azor Ahai...but then he had a prophecy that he would have 3 children. His wife Elia Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-17367771947887180602017-08-17T10:26:46.363-04:002017-08-17T10:26:46.363-04:00Yea, what's up with Euron, Yara, Theon. Someb...Yea, what's up with Euron, Yara, Theon. Somebody put out an APB for them, asap.<br /><br />I guess we'll have to wait to see the usurpers Yara/Theon kill the Greyjoy leader.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-3937181565813339742017-08-17T09:54:24.920-04:002017-08-17T09:54:24.920-04:00OK, I'm a little confused by what you said. A...<br />OK, I'm a little confused by what you said. ARe you saying a giant ice vs fire battle would be a disappointing end game decider? Why? It worked well last season. <br /><br />I could easily see the dagger being key in taking out the NK. Although it was around before and he may still be alive. But, SOMETHING has to be key. I think he's going to be virtually impossible to kill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-79041537979860400262017-08-17T09:21:55.186-04:002017-08-17T09:21:55.186-04:00
Does this mean a dragon will be lost?
https://ww...<br />Does this mean a dragon will be lost?<br /><br />https://www.inverse.com/article/35602-game-of-thrones-season-7-dragons-drogon-rhaegal-iserion<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-52110430171961303642017-08-17T09:21:41.533-04:002017-08-17T09:21:41.533-04:004 armies – don’t forget Euron’s fleet too…though I...4 armies – don’t forget Euron’s fleet too…though I’m not sure how that would come into play unless they’re shooting flaming arrows from sea to land. Lol <br /><br />I think we just see Jaime’s arc differently. Granted, you did say you know it’s a sham. But, I see Jaime on a redemption arc. When he’s with Cersei he is not his best self. When he was with Brienne we saw his true self. He mightMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-89963342329877636242017-08-17T08:48:54.424-04:002017-08-17T08:48:54.424-04:00BTW, looking at the cave painting again. Dany is...BTW, looking at the cave painting again. Dany is no good with a sword. She hasn't even practiced. Doesn't make sense that would be her as one of the three. I could see one of those three being either Brienne or Arya well before Dany. <br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-52576915725558294822017-08-17T08:32:36.921-04:002017-08-17T08:32:36.921-04:00It was a hollow tease this season between Cersei a...It was a hollow tease this season between Cersei and Jamie. She took him back and got pregnant. On the surface the start of happily ever after. But, we know it's a sham. I've been pulling hard for it and I'm glad they at least gave it something. But, I am becoming concerned that Jamie will be alone. And Cersei of course will be dead before the end. Of course the cave drawing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-28145950477831215642017-08-16T16:16:16.862-04:002017-08-16T16:16:16.862-04:00RE: the Cersei stuff - Yeah I know you always have...RE: the Cersei stuff - Yeah I know you always have been pulling for that. But I think it's clear they've made her the villain and they're playing up that Jaime will have to make a choice one day. It won't be happily ever after for them. The fact that he left Tyrion go probably lends to Cersei's "betrayal" comment she made in this past episode. <br /><br />I agree Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.com