This. Two meh episodes don't undo how great the episodes that came before it were.

On another note am I crazy in thinking that Varys is definitely on his way to Dorne? Feel like I've read every other location under the sun as possible destinations and no mention of Dorne.

When they left all the Bran stuff out of the last season they bought themselves a lot of time and space to tell the rest of the stories - adding him back into this one has made it feel very crowded.

100% they should have spread out the flashbacks over two seasons, a lot to cover, and the hints of backstory would have been tantalising, if paced correctly.

I must be the only one who doesn't think this episode was "meh".
I know writing broke down in a few places but I really like Arya's story, the Hound joining the brotherhood (he might fight in the battle of the bastards now). The twist seemingly denying us Clegane bowl 2016!!!! (that was surley a GRRM moment - bloody tease!). The mountains head rip!!!!

Lots of good stuff.

It was a great episode, all the Clegane scenes were bae. Just the conclusion of the Arya in Braavos arc letting it down.

Nah, I thought it was a really weak episode that was saved only by the Clegane stuff.

I mean how was the hype in the season trailer, all intense as we see Pod get strangled from behind by an unknown attacker whilst standing in an obvious Lannister-infested war scene, only for it to be such an anti-climax in what happened.

I dunno man, that guy fingering that dudes arsehole and smelling it like Joachim Lowe was pretty awesome.

-PB

I don't know anyone who thought Pod was in any danger in that scene from the trailer. Everyone just assumed it was Bronn and thus would be a friendly interaction.

Was talking to EG about this last night, I'm not sure Sexy Jesus' intention was ever for her to become one of the faceless men, was more about giving her the training needed to fulfill her 'destiny'

After thinking about it more I am just about okay with the Arya in Braavos story, only thing holding it back was the shitty writing in how she got stabbed, but apart from that it was all good and all makes sense story wise.

Rest of the episode was great, especially the Hound and Brotherhood and Jaime in Riverrun. So meh was probably a little unfair.

Not real happy to see the Blackfish die after just being brought back. I really would much rather have seen him escape Riverrun and join Jon and Sansa as a tough guy warrior on their side.

However, what's going on with Edmure? How did he turn in such a short space of time and what's his long plan?

I thought it was pretty clear that Jamie's smack talk turned Edmure pretty easily.

Long term plan I imagine he's solely interested in getting back to his family. Hindsight will be the winner here but I imagine we'll see bugger all of him again, particularly if Jamie heads straight back to Cersei you'd think Riverrun won't get much runtime anymore.

Edited by pv4: 17/6/2016 10:00:23 AM

Not seeing much of Edmure would make sense considering the actors role on Outlander.

Being told his heir is going to be catapulted over the walls of riverrun might have done the trick to turn Edmure.
I think it makes sense for Edmure to give in...considering the Blackfish didn't give a shit if he died or not.

I reckon Blackfish treated Edmure pretty harshly over the course of the series....I mean he heeded the advice of Robb who turned out to be a massive disaster when it came to logic and leadership

the only fuck up Edmure ever did was going against Robb when capturing that stone mill

Edited by Socawho: 17/6/2016 11:08:56 AM

OK, so maybe I gave Edmure too much credit and thought there must have been something else going on. Even more reason to be disappointed the Blackfish is gone.

The Battle of Winterfell who's alive and dead by the end of it

Davos [spoiler]Alive...[/spoiler]

Jon [spoiler]Alive...[/spoiler]

Ramsay [spoiler]Alive...[/spoiler]

Sansa [spoiler]Alive...[/spoiler]

Melisandre [spoiler]Uncertain[/spoiler]

Wun Wun [spoiler] Dead....[/spoiler]

Tormund [spoiler] Alive... [/spoiler]

SmallJon Umber [spoiler] Dead.. [/spoiler]

Rickon [spoiler]Dead....[/spoiler]

Edited by socceroofan4life: 17/6/2016 02:49:12 PM

Also Meeren does appear this episode

[spoiler]It sees Theon and Yara make it to Meeren. Yara finds an admirer in Daenerys.[/spoiler]

Not shocked by this at all :lol:

Not enough dead, I mean having 2 survive is one too many ;)

Alt Shift X's summary of Episode 8 is out, raises great points as always:

[youtube]LJrQmGf0Y5A[/youtube]

Very Good

some girl on girl

whats the link your getting the info from?

Not exactly a leak or secret lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClFdiPQUsAAvgUj.jpg

i hope edmure doesnt even have a son...

i also hope daenerys (?) get killed soon

more ment, who live or die

Anyone know of any nordic HBO feeling generous so I don't have to choose between watching GoT or the NBA? :lol:

Im thinking exactly what you're thinking

Need some bad shit to happen to dany for GOT to get interesting...she's had an easy run of late