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Post by Madeleine on Jan 24, 2016 1:03:24 GMT
New here so I don't know whether this has been asked. But what battle did you prefer? With Hardhome, I'm just talking about the battle, so not the Cersei, Arya, etc elements.  |
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Post by Basil on Jan 24, 2016 1:10:13 GMT
I think Blackwater was the better episode overall, mainly because of all the Cersei/Sansa scenes, but if we're just talking about the battle, Hardhome was the most exciting thing they've ever done on the show, in my opinion - and the one redeeming quality of S5 for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 1:12:43 GMT
Hardhome was pretty dope if I'm being honest.
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Post by barristanwhitebeard on Jan 24, 2016 1:46:26 GMT
As a whole, I'd say Blackwater is a better episode. But if we only consider the action scenes, well, Hardhome is by far and away the best battle I have ever seen on a TV show.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 1:50:35 GMT
Even though I think Blackwater was a stronger episode, Hardhome was definitely the most intensifying and thrilling sequence they've done on the show so far and it left me with fucking chills at the end.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 2:03:48 GMT
Also have to go with Hardhome as the best battle sequence.
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Post by Belle on Jan 24, 2016 2:12:05 GMT
Blackwater is the best.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 2:15:32 GMT
I love all three episodes. They are all in my top 10. Best battle is definitely Hardhome, though. Best episode... I don't know I feel like I should say Blackwater, but I do love the entire Hardhome episode...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 3:43:18 GMT
Blackwater's the best one. I don't even think Hardhome and Watchers on the Wall are the best eps. of their respective seasons tbh. Still very strong but Blackwater felt like a milestone to me. Plus it made s2 worth it and renewed my faith in the show after eps. like 201, 202 and 208 seriously made my then-unsullied self contemplate not watching anymore. It won me over at the exact right time. And it was in looking up information about the end credit song that the RW was first spoiled for me IIRC.  Which actually made me more into the show because I couldn't wait to see that twist unfold on-screen. Speaking of which, the Rains of Castamere is still the only episode I like more than Blackwater. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 4:51:05 GMT
This time next year the mods will be editing CLEGANEBOWL into the thread title..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 11:13:16 GMT
I wouldn't call hardhome a battle, but it was the best sequence in season 5 for sure.
Blackwater was better i think because of the characters involved. But i would say Watchers on the Wall is the best battle they have done from a strictly cinematic pov. Its pretty hard to say!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 15:49:37 GMT
Hardhome>Blackwater>Watchers on the Wall
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Post by barristanwhitebeard on Jan 24, 2016 15:52:19 GMT
Blackwater's the best one. I don't even think Hardhome and Watchers on the Wall are the best eps. of their respective seasons tbh. Still very strong but Blackwater felt like a milestone to me. Plus it made s2 worth it and renewed my faith in the show after eps. like 201, 202 and 208 seriously made my then-unsullied self contemplate not watching anymore. It won me over at the exact right time. And it was in looking up information about the end credit song that the RW was first spoiled for me IIRC. Which actually made me more into the show because I couldn't wait to see that twist unfold on-screen. Speaking of which, the Rains of Castamere is still the only episode I like more than Blackwater. I'm curious. What episodes do you think were the best of Season 4 and 5? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 20:29:20 GMT
I understand that Blackwater had more compelling characters with Tyrion, Cersei, and Stannis. But Watchers on the Wall was miles better from a cinematic perspective. Nothing in Blackwater approaches the moment when Grenn and the others recite the Night's Watch oath in the tunnel as the Giant rushes them. And I'm a hardcore Stannis fan and while his moments in Blackwater were epic, I have to consider my bias. I feel nothing for Grenn to be honest, and I was deeply moved by that sequence. Very well done by the cast and crew.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:12:51 GMT
Blackwater's the best one. I don't even think Hardhome and Watchers on the Wall are the best eps. of their respective seasons tbh. Still very strong but Blackwater felt like a milestone to me. Plus it made s2 worth it and renewed my faith in the show after eps. like 201, 202 and 208 seriously made my then-unsullied self contemplate not watching anymore. It won me over at the exact right time. And it was in looking up information about the end credit song that the RW was first spoiled for me IIRC. Which actually made me more into the show because I couldn't wait to see that twist unfold on-screen. Speaking of which, the Rains of Castamere is still the only episode I like more than Blackwater. I'm curious. What episodes do you think were the best of Season 4 and 5? The finales. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:19:10 GMT
I understand that Blackwater had more compelling characters with Tyrion, Cersei, and Stannis. But Watchers on the Wall was miles better from a cinematic perspective. Nothing in Blackwater approaches the moment when Grenn and the others recite the Night's Watch oath in the tunnel as the Giant rushes them. And I'm a hardcore Stannis fan and while his moments in Blackwater were epic, I have to consider my bias. I feel nothing for Grenn to be honest, and I was deeply moved by that sequence. Very well done by the cast and crew. I disagree. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:27:50 GMT
I'm curious. What episodes do you think were the best of Season 4 and 5? The finales. I think "The Children" had a good pace, but "Mother's Mercy" was cliffhanger madness. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:30:17 GMT
I think "The Children" had a good pace, but "Mother's Mercy" was cliffhanger madness. Which I didn't mind. It's pacing reminded me of ep. 210 the most, though I liked 510 itself much better because of the events it covered. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:30:27 GMT
I understand that Blackwater had more compelling characters with Tyrion, Cersei, and Stannis. But Watchers on the Wall was miles better from a cinematic perspective. Nothing in Blackwater approaches the moment when Grenn and the others recite the Night's Watch oath in the tunnel as the Giant rushes them. And I'm a hardcore Stannis fan and while his moments in Blackwater were epic, I have to consider my bias. I feel nothing for Grenn to be honest, and I was deeply moved by that sequence. Very well done by the cast and crew. I disagree. That wasn't a very good speech in my opinion. The music swells and Peter contorts his face, but the moment feels forced. It's really Lena that steals that episode. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 21:32:46 GMT
That wasn't a very good speech in my opinion. The music swells and Peter contorts his face, but the moment feels forced. It's really Lena that steals that episode. Agree to disagree. I loved that scene.  |
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Which actually made me more into the show because I couldn't wait to see that twist unfold on-screen. Speaking of which, the Rains of Castamere is still the only episode I like more than Blackwater.