Problem with that is I don't know if many of them are that interesting. Drogo has been cool but things aren't looking good for him so thats another I find interesting not looking good as I said. The bastard I like and find him to be interesting but I don't care for the rest of his kids really. Thats not to say they won't become interesting but right now they're pretty bleh.
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Problem with that is I don't know if many of them are that interesting. Drogo has been cool but things aren't looking good for him so thats another I find interesting not looking good as I said. The bastard I like and find him to be interesting but I don't care for the rest of his kids really. Thats not to say they won't become interesting but right now they're pretty bleh.
molokoplus
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I'm not really sure why people are upset that Ned was killed. Yes, it was an insane twist and I had no idea it was coming but these types of twists are what make this series great to me and different from most shows on tv at the moment. I was completely dumbfounded when he was killed but I was in no way mad that they killed him.
Exactly how I feel and a bunch of other people who watch the show and never read the books.
After last night I feel like I should have read the first book before season 1 started. Then I would have seen this coming and how other things develop around it. I'm tempted to pick up the series cheap or check out the second book from a local library to see if I'll like where things go in season 2.
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For me, Camelot has been a disappointment but Game of Thrones has exceeded my expectations. When both series began, I felt Camelot was the stronger series, but it quickly waned. Game of Thrones has gotten better and better with each episode, IMO.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm glad I didn't read the book before watching the series. I have Book One all primed and ready to read after next week's season finale. I don't know if I'll have the discipline to hold off on When Kings Clash before the TV series begins.
Camelot started off soft but has been getting better. I hope his dumb ass sister gets hers. Game of Thrones has been really good but I get why I and others feel we were sold one thing but given another.
I think reading the book would have just made it easier to know where the show was going with making you think one thing and doing another.
molokoplus
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Welcome to the show molokoplus!
Thanks! so bummed there is only one more episode.
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Ned's death was just as shocking when I read the book for the first time as it was for all of you watching the show, but I got over it and kept reading and I'm sure as hell glad I did. In fact, I'd say it was worse for book readers because we knew the character to a greater degree than on the show, having access to his inner thoughts and more of his backstory. I love the fact that the author flipped the fantasy convention of "good triumphs over evil" on its head. Did it piss me off at first? Sure. But I'd rather be challenged by the books I read and the shows I watch than to tread the cliched, comfortable path all the time.
Honestly, I think HBO Ned is one of the show's least interesting characters. I wonder how much of the love is due to the fact that he's played by Sean Bean? As a character, HBO Ned is pretty much one-note, so strict and rigid in his beliefs and attitude that he gets himself killed. Tyrion is far more interesting and shouldn't be lumped in with the "evil Lannisters". Hell, I've had more fun watching Arya than any scene with Ned. What is it about Ned that makes him the deciding factor on whether or not to continue watching?
I guess if viewers are looking for instant gratification in this show, then you'll be disappointed. This is a 7 book series, which each book as long as the entirety of Lord of the Rings. This is a long journey and it gets a hell of a lot better, so don't give up yet. The scope of the narrative is going to broaden immensely and there will be much more to focus on than the lack of revenge in King's Landing. You'll forget all about Sean Bean once the story really blows up.
Honestly, I think HBO Ned is one of the show's least interesting characters. I wonder how much of the love is due to the fact that he's played by Sean Bean? As a character, HBO Ned is pretty much one-note, so strict and rigid in his beliefs and attitude that he gets himself killed. Tyrion is far more interesting and shouldn't be lumped in with the "evil Lannisters". Hell, I've had more fun watching Arya than any scene with Ned. What is it about Ned that makes him the deciding factor on whether or not to continue watching?
I guess if viewers are looking for instant gratification in this show, then you'll be disappointed. This is a 7 book series, which each book as long as the entirety of Lord of the Rings. This is a long journey and it gets a hell of a lot better, so don't give up yet. The scope of the narrative is going to broaden immensely and there will be much more to focus on than the lack of revenge in King's Landing. You'll forget all about Sean Bean once the story really blows up.
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Same here. Camelot was meh. Arthur looks like a ****** and Merlin is one.
Too bad Eva Green isn't in GOT instead.
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Personally, I was In utter disbelief over Ned Stark's fate. I felt like they had invested so much in Bean!s character, and (to me at least) seemed to promote the show as a starring vehicle for Sean Bean. He was one of the high points of the show. I wish it had never happened.
That being said, I have a great deal of respect for an author (and show) that is brave enough to kill off it's main character, knowing full well it will deeply upset the audience.
At this point, I feel I am deeply invested in the show and will continue to eagerly anticipate each upcoming episode, with Bean or without.
Edit.. Let me also voice my fondness for Tyrian Lannister, he may have an evil family that I would like to see dead, but I must admit, I like his character.
That being said, I have a great deal of respect for an author (and show) that is brave enough to kill off it's main character, knowing full well it will deeply upset the audience.
At this point, I feel I am deeply invested in the show and will continue to eagerly anticipate each upcoming episode, with Bean or without.
Edit.. Let me also voice my fondness for Tyrian Lannister, he may have an evil family that I would like to see dead, but I must admit, I like his character.
I love surprise and I love unpredictability, on the same hand I also like to be able to trust an author to nurture an investment in the end (that doesn't necessarily mean a happy ending). That's where my problem lies at the moment. I have no problem with a main character dying if it is a cataylst for something or holds weight to push the story in a certain direction. The problem with Ned's death is that it feels empty and used as a way to get a cheap emotional reaction. The family's were already at war, Joffrey's character had already been established, Arya was already on the streets surviving, so Ned's banishment would have accomplished the same thing as his death. When you can equally exchange one event for another like that it's only for a cheap thrill.
Not sure why I am even clicking in this thread. I haven't seen episode 9 yet so I am just flicking past all the posts as fast as I can so I dont get spoiler. 
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I think we can dispense with TV spoilers a day after the episode airs - as this thread naturally did. Of course all book spoilers need to stay in spoiler tags - people will be pretty pissed at you if you reveal a book spoiler before it occurs in the show. That includes hints too please.
As for Ned not being THE major character - that is true, although I was fooled just as others were by the casting. But I'd disagree that Ned isn't as interesting on the show. I'm half way through the book and I think the TV characters are pretty much straight down the line as they are portrayed in the book. Although I think there's even a more characterization in the show for some. Tyrion is about exact - although I think Dinklage makes him a bit more sympathetic. Sansa is more of a petulant child and thus more hateful (for me) in the book. Arya I like better in the show - seems more dimensional. Dany comes off stronger on the show I think - in the book she's more under her brother's thumb for longer. Anyhoo - can't wait to see what happens in the last episode.
As for Ned not being THE major character - that is true, although I was fooled just as others were by the casting. But I'd disagree that Ned isn't as interesting on the show. I'm half way through the book and I think the TV characters are pretty much straight down the line as they are portrayed in the book. Although I think there's even a more characterization in the show for some. Tyrion is about exact - although I think Dinklage makes him a bit more sympathetic. Sansa is more of a petulant child and thus more hateful (for me) in the book. Arya I like better in the show - seems more dimensional. Dany comes off stronger on the show I think - in the book she's more under her brother's thumb for longer. Anyhoo - can't wait to see what happens in the last episode.
Just finished watching. That inbred fake king needs to die.
Indeed! I'm gonna have to break down and get the books some I'm not shocked by ____ anymore.
Lord Vicious
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Just saw the latest episode. Loved it. Everything's slowly coming together. Loved the fact the score was implemented so well as well, never noticed it before.
Reading the second book right now; great stuff.
Man, I'd love me some 1/6 Game of Thrones figures
Reading the second book right now; great stuff.
Man, I'd love me some 1/6 Game of Thrones figures
FLOSI
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Watched the last Ep last night... I wasn't shocked at all that Ned died, in fact I've felt all along that the younger characters would be the most important in the long run.
Jon Snow is of particular interest to me.
Jon Snow is of particular interest to me.
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