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It's a shame it wasn't a two hour special really. It felt like one of those episodes that was just putting pieces on the board - which is a bit of a slow way to start off the new season. I may have to rewatch it but there weren't really "omg" moments for me.
I remembered the thing about this show is that it's sometimes a bit disconnected because most characters only get one scene per episode. Heck, no Arya or Bran at all in this one! Not that I mind, I find them both a bit dull. Mind you, I also find Dany dull but I quite enjoyed her section of the episode.
That's the same reaction I had. I thought it would have been a much stronger premiere if they made it 2 hours and we got to see all the characters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aulayna
I think for a regular episode it was good. On the bandwagon that it was quiet for a premier.
I loved Winterfell smoking in the opening. Not sure why the showed it, though, since Winterfell wasn't in this episode...
I loved Margaery's scene in Flea Bottom. Like, I know she's ruthless and wants to be queen, but I felt like that was a real moment. And I love that Cersei's scared, because she knows Margaery is winning the love of the people/will win the love of the people.
Despite not liking Dany, her scenes were nice. The dragons! Also, Barristan Selmy is awesome.
It was good for an opener. Agree it should have been longer.
For an episode that focused on some of the more boring storylines (Dany, Jon, Stannis), I liked it.
I think it says here:Game of Thrones producers say season 3 as big as were going to getQuote:
Originally Posted by Psychotic
So basically, they moved some of her scenes from the first episode to the second.Quote:
Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) initially appeared in a few scenes in the season 3 premiere, but the producers felt the episode was getting too crowded and moved her scenes back to the second episode. This wasn't the first time, nor will it be the last, where scenes shot for one episode wind up in another, with the only thing restricting them being the idea that each story thread happens in order, roughly in synch with the others.
That was one of the worst April Fools jokes I have ever seen. Why do people keep trying this sort of thing without putting in any actual work to make it seem reasonable.
Really, what HBO should have done is instead of showing the premiere, it should have been just an hour and a half of the Iron Throne.
I love how people are arguing about BBT in the comments, because it's obviously a joke. Not even that good of one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny
It doesn't have to be believable to be funny! Lighten up a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny
But it wasn't even that funny.
The UK premiere ended earlier, so I'll give my first thoughts in spoiler format:
Season Three/Episode One
- I quite liked Margaery's performance this episode. While I do question her motives behind helping the poor orphans, nonetheless it does show a nicer side to her character than Queen Cersei and further alienates her and make her look uncaring
- I felt for Tyrion this episode. Ostracised by virtually everyone it appears. Even Bronn, while still a friend, is driving a harder bargain than usual.
- I quite liked the introduction to Astapor. During the 'translation' scenes with Dany and that nipple-cutter, I could tell that Dany actually understood the words being spoken, but chose to use a translator anyway while keeping her linguistic skill hidden. Dany must have knew she was being called a whore. It's quite clever actually, because they will think she's a dumb foreigner and speak potentially revealing snippets of information while in her presence. Intriguing I say.
I don't think she knew what they were saying. But she probably knew it wasn't nice.
They were speaking Valaryian probably seeing how their in Slavers Bay. Dany grew up on Essos, so she'd probably be taught or have a understanding of the Valaryian language. I think the acting as well made it slightly more obvious as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tifa's Boobs
It is quite possible that Formy is right since (SPOILER)that was the case in the book.