Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon!

[chionos]

I think that's part of the point, Scotty. The threads that make up human lives end too soon ALL THE TIME. They weave in and out and cut off too soon and if you look at just one you miss the tapestry, and if expect a full tapestry to come together and rectify all the broken strings, you're going to be disappointed as well. Why does a story lose purpose or beauty by there being other stories like it?

Why should we only invest in characters that achieve some personal just end? Do the repercussions of their actions disappear because they are dead?

If it's not a continuous thing in a story this broad then it's just a trick.

This moment isn't supposed to give us closure to Stannis's story. Most stories don't get closure. That empty feeling is what the showrunners (and GRRM) are trying to achieve.

All that said, I don't think these stories are over--to the point that there not being a touching or transcendent or poignant moment here will make sense next season (or maybe the next).

[Scotty_ffgamer]

I know what they are trying to achieve, I just think it comes to a point where it's at the detriment of telling a good story that people want to watch/read. I do think that giving a little more time and a little less frequency between some of these terrible things would help strengthen the storytelling and character moments a bit. It would make these terrible things stand out more while still showcasing the idea that they are common place in the world. I think part of it just has to do with the nature of television shows over books to some extent. Maybe the point is that we become desensitized to it, but that can be a dangerous thing in a narrative just because these great moments start to lose meaning for people. You stop wanting to invest in characters because it feels like there is no point to doing it eventually. Once you stop investing in characters on a story that seems so character driven in a lot of ways, you stop wanting to invest in the show. All that's driving you is wanting to continue just to see where it ends up since you've invested so much time in it. It's honestly surprising to me how the series became so popular to begin with because much of the conventions of the series I feel like go against what most people want from a story. It's kind of interesting to think about.

Anyways, I love the show and don't feel like stopping watching or anything. I also don't think the story has ended for some of the characters who we think dead or whatever. I can just understand the reaction of people towards a lot of the show at this point and could see us coming to a point where people legitimately stop watching the show altogether.

[Pheesh]

Also, where the smurf was Ghost?

[Freya]

I had a dream that Tormund #Giantsbae came in, punched some nights watch and saved Jon.

[Ayen]

Also, where the smurf was Ghost?

My mom asked the same question. It's a good question.

If you'd all allow me to plug myself for a moment: Game of Lulz.

[Jinx]

Yeah, I'll watch next season, but it's going to be out of habit and because I've already invested in five seasons. And if they showrunners are telling the truth, there's only two more seasons anyways.

[Formalhaut]

I am intrigued as to what they will do about Book spoilers Lady Stoneheart . I mean, several characters have important interactions with her. Could Sansa and Theon's escape perhaps bring them to the Riverlands? It has been quite a while since we've been there.

[Shaibana]

Yeah, I'll watch next season, but it's going to be out of habit and because I've already invested in five seasons. And if they showrunners are telling the truth, there's only two more seasons anyways.

noooooooooooooo, dont let it end!!




edit:
revenge is something sweet

[Loony BoB]

Formy: I'm pretty sure they've already stated that character will not feature in the show.

[Freya]

I read somewhere that GRRM wants to get the next book out before the next season. Hopefully he does so we don't get left with such cliffhangers.

[Formalhaut]

Formy: I'm pretty sure they've already stated that character will not feature in the show.

A pity, really. I suppose it would have been too late to introduce that character now. But it does mean that all the plot points in the Riverlands, with Beric, Thoros, the Brotherhood without Banners, all just sort of... fizzled.

[Shaibana]

i have nothing interesting to say anymore so i am now fully committed to posting funny stuff i come across on the internet

[Formalhaut]

Small question: Where did the whole Carl/Rick meme come from?

[Shauna]

The Walking Dead.

[Formalhaut]

The Walking Dead.

Given that I know the names of the characters, I think I already grasped what T.V show it came from...

...what I meant to say is how it became a meme in the first place. Is Rick particularly given to emotional, embarrassing moments?