Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon!

[Shaibana]

thats my role already, freya :P

[Dr Unne]

The part with Theon's sister (I forget her name in the show) was silly and contrived. "Hope you can outrun these dogs!" and suddenly she's teleported onto a boat. They didn't chase her? They didn't have archers on the walls? What was the point of any of that? It showed us Theon is crazy, but we already knew. The Ironborn plotlines all feel tacked on for no reason.

The Tyrion scene was pretty good. In the book I always pictured Shae hamming it up for the crowd and really twisting the knife, I didn't feel that as much in the show. Maybe it's just the missing element of surprise. Maybe her actress never clicked for me. I've read a lot of reviews saying Dinklage deserves a medal for his acting in this episode, but I'm not sure I see it. He acted, that's his job. He pulled off being hurt and angry. Everyone else was good too though. I think Tywin and Jaime knock it out of the park every time they're on screen.

I'd watch a whole season of Ser Davos telling people what's up while Stannis stands around glowering.

[Rantz]

I think that Tyrion scene was quite effectful, but it's probably as much thanks to good writing, directing and editing as it is thanks to Dinklage's acting.

[Bolivar]

The part with Theon's sister (I forget her name in the show) was silly and contrived. "Hope you can outrun these dogs!" and suddenly she's teleported onto a boat. They didn't chase her? They didn't have archers on the walls? What was the point of any of that? It showed us Theon is crazy, but we already knew. The Ironborn plotlines all feel tacked on for no reason.

The Tyrion scene was pretty good. In the book I always pictured Shae hamming it up for the crowd and really twisting the knife, I didn't feel that as much in the show. Maybe it's just the missing element of surprise. Maybe her actress never clicked for me. I've read a lot of reviews saying Dinklage deserves a medal for his acting in this episode, but I'm not sure I see it. He acted, that's his job. He pulled off being hurt and angry. Everyone else was good too though. I think Tywin and Jaime knock it out of the park every time they're on screen.

I'd watch a whole season of Ser Davos telling people what's up while Stannis stands around glowering.

Agree with so many parts of this. I feel like Dinklage and Gillen's performances have become noticeably forced compared to what they did in the first season, probably since it's not their natural accent. Tywin, Jaime and Davos all did their thing though. Davos flipping numbers back on those bankers was just damn. And the other two just have some of the best scenes in the series imo. Most of it being original to the show, which makes it so confusing when they fail with utterly pointless scenes like the Greyjoy raid on the Dreadfort that never was.

[Madame Adequate]

I've read a lot of reviews saying Dinklage deserves a medal for his acting in this episode, but I'm not sure I see it. He acted, that's his job.

And he's incredibly good at it and deserves enormous praise for how well he does his job? I mean he's not really just doing a job here, he's pretty much setting a bar for television acting, or at the very least matches the bar as set in shows like The Wire, Oz, and Deadwood. This is the role he's going to be remembered for, and whilst the director and writers deserve massive praise as well, that doesn't detract from how astoundingly good Dinklage is.

[Pike]

[Jess]

Just watched the episode. Wow. Eeeek. Holy trout.

Where Tyrion just snapped, that was perfect for me. Jaime and Tywin were excellent, too. And DROGON!

Oh, and the scene between Oberyn and Varys? I can't be the only one who loved that!?

next episode & further - book stuffI am SO excited for The Red Viper v The Mountain. I watch the show with 3 non book readers and they're all certain Tyrion is going to die and they're so sad. It makes it even more exciting to see their reactions.

Also, surely it's about time for the Wildlings to attack the wall? But I did want to see a bit more of the Thenns before they get killed off.

I really hope UnCat makes an appearance at the end of the season!
EDIT: also - Bravo, Sky Atlantic! Only 1 ad break? I am very impressed.

[Dr Unne]

I've read a lot of reviews saying Dinklage deserves a medal for his acting in this episode, but I'm not sure I see it. He acted, that's his job.

And he's incredibly good at it and deserves enormous praise for how well he does his job? I mean he's not really just doing a job here, he's pretty much setting a bar for television acting, or at the very least matches the bar as set in shows like The Wire, Oz, and Deadwood. This is the role he's going to be remembered for, and whilst the director and writers deserve massive praise as well, that doesn't detract from how astoundingly good Dinklage is.

Oh I don't disagree, he's good. I watched some crappy sci-fi series recently on Netflix and it was a forceful reminder of how much better the acting is in this show than in most TV. I just didn't see the trial scene as significantly better than he's been this season / in past seasons.

[Rantz]

[Loony BoB]

Pretty much enjoyed every little bit of that, apart from the Greyjoy bit which was rather meh.

I agree that Tyrion made that episode his, he was incredible and really made you feel the emotion that ran through him. Tywin likewise. Varys and Oberyn were also really cool, I agree with Jess on that. And Davos is one of my favourites, definitely. It was interesting to see the Iron Bank for the first time.

[Agent Proto]

[Del Murder]

I agree that Shae in the show is terrible. I haven't gotten to her betrayal of Tyrion in the book yet but based on her book character it would make a lot more sense. I hope I see her head on a pike soon.

What is the bastard last name for children of Lannister lords? I've figured out all the others:

Stark = Snow
Tyrell = Flowers
Baratheon = Storm
Tully = Rivers
Martell = Sand
Greyjoy = Pyke
Lannister = ???

[Shaibana]

since that country s famous for the gold, i guess the bastard names would be gold? xD

[Psychotic]

Hill.

Also the Vale is Stone, as you didn't have it on your list, and it's Waters for the Crownlands.

[Shaibana]

funny picture
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