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Post by Zadeth on Apr 25, 2016 2:36:12 GMT
Better than expected. I gave it an 8/10. Premier's aren't usually the best episodes as they are usually a reintroduction into the story. This was not the case as much this season. Did you complete your goal of reading all the speculation before the season started?  I agree, better than expected. I didn't hate Dorne as much as I expected. The Doran kill can be justified, but not Aero just lying down dying after being stabbed in the back (unless it will be explained the dagger was poisoned or something). |
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Post by mandzipop on Apr 25, 2016 2:40:20 GMT
Better than expected. I gave it an 8/10. Premier's aren't usually the best episodes as they are usually a reintroduction into the story. This was not the case as much this season. Did you complete your goal of reading all the speculation before the season started? I agree, better than expected. I didn't hate Dorne as much as I expected. The Doran kill can be justified, but not Aero just lying down dying after being stabbed in the back (unless it will be explained the dagger was poisoned or something). I did, with about 8 days to spare. I'm going to go with the poisoned dagger. A bit like the fact that Mel's age is now showing when she removes the necklace because she is losing her faith. Although I think the latter probably has some truth to it. |
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Post by day dreamer on Apr 25, 2016 2:45:45 GMT
7. As far as premieres go, this did a great job of getting the ball rolling except for Dorne. It loses major points for Dorne. And Jaime and Cersei, their relation still bothers me.
Edd got a bunch of lines!
Davos and Brienne were BA
I got a lump in my throat when Theon hugged Sansa. I felt like he was thinking of Robb and his betrayal there and how he wants to make it right for the Starks.
Margaery is plotting, Dany was so smug and I loved that.
Tyrion and Varys had great banter, but I wish there was more of it.
Poor Arya.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 2:48:02 GMT
I got a lump in my throat when Theon hugged Sansa. I loved this too. Two characters have never needed a hug more. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 2:49:51 GMT
I got a lump in my throat when Theon hugged Sansa. I loved this too. Two characters have never needed a hug more. And that Theon was willing to die for her by stepping out in front of the hounds was well done. He's redeeming himself. |
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Post by day dreamer on Apr 25, 2016 2:52:23 GMT
Theon really seems to want to make it right for the Starks. He knows he chose wrong. That scene was so good and Alfie was aces as usual.
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Post by archiechvyalthan on Apr 25, 2016 2:55:55 GMT
Just came back from the theatre. Watching this on the big screen was quite the experience.
Once again, Podeswa gives us great images after great images. That opening shot is a beaaaaauty.
Loved the Sansa/Theon/Brienne bit above all, closely followed by Cersei's scene.
A great start to the season overall.
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Post by Nezzer on Apr 25, 2016 3:07:03 GMT
This year we don't have Jack to give every single episode a solid 10, that makes me kinda sad  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 3:08:57 GMT
I gave it a 7. I really enjoyed the scenes with Davos and Edd and it's all definitely leading to Wun Wun smashing through the fucking gates!
Sansa and Theon's scene was pretty intense, but their hug was probably one of my favorite moments of the episode considering how much they've been through.
Dorne, I didn't care for so I was just waiting for the next scene to come on.
Cersei and Jaime's scene wasn't bad either. Lena Headey knows how to make you feel bad for Cersei.
I wish Tyrion and Varys's scene was longer and I also felt like someone was watching them the entire time.
Surprisingly, I thought Emilia was really good in this episode. I think she's much stronger when speaking Valyrian and Dothraki.
Yo, The Waif gives no fucks and I knew that going in, but damn she's really beating Arya to death.
I'm really interested to see Mel and Davos's relationship from here as well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 3:11:04 GMT
This year we don't have Jack to give every single episode a solid 10, that makes me kinda sad  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 3:14:16 GMT
I gave it a 7. I really enjoyed the scenes with Davos and Edd and it's all definitely leading to Wun Wun smashing through the fucking gates! Sansa and Theon's scene was pretty intense, but their hug was probably one of my favorite moments of the episode considering how much they've been through. Dorne, I didn't care for so I was just waiting for the next scene to come on. Cersei and Jaime's scene wasn't bad either. Lena Headey knows how to make you feel bad for Cersei. I wish Tyrion and Varys's scene was longer and I also felt like someone was watching them the entire time. Surprisingly, I thought Emilia was really good in this episode. I think she's much stronger when speaking Valyrian and Dothraki. Yo, The Waif gives no fucks and I knew that going in, but damn she's really beating Arya to death. I'm really interested to see Mel and Davos's relationship from here as well.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 3:16:42 GMT
Emilia rocks the Dothraki - she can sure get a bitchy "Don't fuck with me" voice in that and Valyrian haha - love her!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 3:16:55 GMT
I gave it a 7. I really enjoyed the scenes with Davos and Edd and it's all definitely leading to Wun Wun smashing through the fucking gates! Sansa and Theon's scene was pretty intense, but their hug was probably one of my favorite moments of the episode considering how much they've been through. Dorne, I didn't care for so I was just waiting for the next scene to come on. Cersei and Jaime's scene wasn't bad either. Lena Headey knows how to make you feel bad for Cersei. I wish Tyrion and Varys's scene was longer and I also felt like someone was watching them the entire time. Surprisingly, I thought Emilia was really good in this episode. I think she's much stronger when speaking Valyrian and Dothraki. Yo, The Waif gives no fucks and I knew that going in, but damn she's really beating Arya to death. I'm really interested to see Mel and Davos's relationship from here as well. I knew you'd point that out. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 4:01:08 GMT
My rank for the storylines this episode:
The Wall - Davos is becoming one of my favorites too.
Sansa, Theon, Brienne and Pod
Dany and the Dothraki
King's Landing
Braavos
Meereen
Ramsay and Roose
Daario and Jorah
Dorne
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Post by Mecha-StannisForever on Apr 25, 2016 4:04:53 GMT
8.
Some things nagged at me, some things annoy me. Most of it was good though. Solid builder and big shock finish (that we all knew 2 days ago,but still...) puts a new spin on things.
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Post by Mecha-StannisForever on Apr 25, 2016 4:07:22 GMT
7. As far as premieres go, this did a great job of getting the ball rolling except for Dorne. It loses major points for Dorne. And Jaime and Cersei, their relation still bothers me. Edd got a bunch of lines! Davos and Brienne were BA I got a lump in my throat when Theon hugged Sansa. I felt like he was thinking of Robb and his betrayal there and how he wants to make it right for the Starks. Margaery is plotting, Dany was so smug and I loved that. Tyrion and Varys had great banter, but I wish there was more of it.Poor Arya. Sums up most character interaction for me. Hopefully they'll limit how much they put in one episode over the series, which they usually do anyway. I think they just wanted to show us where everything from last series went to. Honestly though, did anyone else wonder how Jaime got from Dorne to Kings Landing in about a day? |
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Post by lordcarson on Apr 25, 2016 4:09:42 GMT
7. As far as premieres go, this did a great job of getting the ball rolling except for Dorne. It loses major points for Dorne. And Jaime and Cersei, their relation still bothers me. Edd got a bunch of lines! Davos and Brienne were BA I got a lump in my throat when Theon hugged Sansa. I felt like he was thinking of Robb and his betrayal there and how he wants to make it right for the Starks. Margaery is plotting, Dany was so smug and I loved that. Tyrion and Varys had great banter, but I wish there was more of it.Poor Arya. Sums up most character interaction for me. Hopefully they'll limit how much they put in one episode over the series, which they usually do anyway. I think they just wanted to show us where everything from last series went to. Honestly though, did anyone else wonder how Jaime got from Dorne to Kings Landing in about a day?I mean, it's pretty obvious that it wasn't. Trystane and Tyene both had longer hair, there was enough time to get a letter back to Doran, and D&D straight up said on the Inside the Episode that the past two months have been hell for Cersei. So it took about two months. |
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Post by Mecha-StannisForever on Apr 25, 2016 4:16:03 GMT
Sums up most character interaction for me. Hopefully they'll limit how much they put in one episode over the series, which they usually do anyway. I think they just wanted to show us where everything from last series went to. Honestly though, did anyone else wonder how Jaime got from Dorne to Kings Landing in about a day?I mean, it's pretty obvious that it wasn't. Trystane and Tyene both had longer hair, there was enough time to get a letter back to Doran, and D&D straight up said on the Inside the Episode that the past two months have been hell for Cersei. So it took about two months. Counting the season 5 stuff I think. Jon hasn't been dead for two months, Sansa and Theon haven't been running for two months but I'm pretty sure you're joking. I hope you're joking... The time in between Game Of Thrones series is always wierd, people talk about the war going on for years, the kids getting older etc. To be honest, I think D&D just wanted to get away from the Dornish storyline as quickly as they could and opted for a quick out. |
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Post by barristanwhitebeard on Apr 25, 2016 4:21:25 GMT
My rank for the storylines this episode: The Wall - Davos is becoming one of my favorites too. Sansa, Theon, Brienne and Pod Dany and the Dothraki King's Landing Braavos Meereen Ramsay and Roose Daario and Jorah Dorne Mine would be: The Wall (10) Sansa/Theon/Brienne/Pod (9) Dany and the Dothraki (8) King's Landing (8) Meereen (8) Ramsay and Roose (7) Braavos (6) Daario and Jorah (5) Dorne (4) |
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Post by archiechvyalthan on Apr 25, 2016 4:25:31 GMT
Solid buildup episode with a good ending. I'll have to rewatch to decide on a number though. Considering this is probably going to be by far the most low-key episode of the season I'm fine with what we were given. |
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