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On May 07 2013 11:49 RevTiberius wrote:
I really love the series, but it seems to me the pace has slowed down somewhat... feels almost like a soap opera where in every episode a lot of things happen but nothing really happens...

For some reason the previous 2 seasons seemed to have more "plot"...

On May 07 2013 11:53 Aegon I wrote:
There's 4 religions in Westeros that are a big part of the tv show. What would u pick?

Old Gods
The Seven
R'hllor, the Lord of Ligh - brought from Essos
Drowned God and the Storm God are the God of the Ironm

On May 07 2013 11:53 Aegon I wrote:
There's 4 religions in Westeros that are a big part of the tv show. What would u pick?

Old Gods
The Seven
R'hllor, the Lord of Ligh - brought from Essos
Drowned God and the Storm God are the God of the Ironm

On May 07 2013 11:53 LoLAdriankat wrote:

That's just your hindsight talking. People were saying the same thing when seasons 1 and 2 have gotten slower. Keep watching.

On May 07 2013 12:01 Z-BosoN wrote:


And what do you say to the God of Death?

On May 07 2013 12:02 RevTiberius wrote:


I don't think hindsight has anything to do with it. After watching yesterday's episode I decided to wait till the season is over so that I can watch the remaining episodes in one or two sessions.

On May 07 2013 11:55 albis wrote:

not dying is a big deal, think lord of light is a solid choice

On May 07 2013 12:07 armada[sb] wrote:


I don't know what you're talking about, it always starts slow and then picks up big time in the later episodes. Your loss to skip the next few.

On May 07 2013 12:07 armada[sb] wrote:


I don't know what you're talking about, it always starts slow and then picks up big time in the later episodes. Your loss to skip the next few.

On May 07 2013 12:12 EpiK wrote:

have any of the gods besides the Lord of Light shown proof that they exist yet?

On May 07 2013 11:19 furerkip wrote:
Did no one else like the climb speech? I got chills in my spine as I heard it lol, thought it was rather epic, especially 'cause you knew that girl was dead and it really gives insight into how Baelish is approaching the Throne: as if it were a game.

Like, if you think about it, Varys gives his entire being to keeping the Realm in check with the Throne; he wants the Throne to be satisfied, he's just another person kissing the feet of the King (albeit one of the smarter ones). We heard a line from Cersei also looking at the Throne as if it were a game (in s1 "In the Game of Thrones, you either live or you die."). Tywin and the Tyrells are also fighting for the Throne in a chess-like manner, and you get the feeling that no one gives a single shit about what happens to the Realm besides the honest few (Ned, Varys, etc.).

In a way, the throne isn't symbol of justice, power, and truth like a seat of power in our world would be. It's not a symbol of ages past when Aegon was bullying Westeros like Baelish said. Instead, it's just an empty tool that serves nothing (by virtue of it constantly being in question in a tumultuous fashion), gives nothing (neither Robert nor Jauffrey really care about shit, they just want to fulfill their desires in a pig-like manner. Robert wanted whores, Jauffrey wanted suffering around him), but yet is the central most figure of everyone's desire.

To make a real obvious comparison, it's just a trophy; you win, the only symbol it gives is that of time: you are the best. For now.

Plus, I loved the imagery Baelish used as well; coming from the understanding that a ladder is a tool to rise up on (like the last scene, when the climb up the wall led them to see a beautiful canvas of a meadow), it does give a twisted view of hope in this bleak time in Westeros. That's also what got me to like it. Those who fall, like those in the climb of this episode, are unluckily never allowed to see the future, instead arguing over why not to climb. Those who don't want to climb, like Sansa, are simply stuck with the worst life ahead of them because they will not try to climb.

Reminds me of The Dark Knight Rises, when he has to go up the pit back to Gotham. It was sick lol

On May 07 2013 11:45 Parcelleus wrote:


Olena has been one of the most intriguing characters this season for my money.

Highly intelligent, seen it all, an absolute master of conversation (Hi Tyrion), her mind is as fast as a whip, mysterious, has no fear of men. I could go on. She is an amazing character, and the actor playing her executes flawlessly.

I look forward to her scenes as she is so on top of it. No bullshit , or tip-toeing around 'nice-ities', just pure wisdom and logic that floors everyone (I love her focus on content rather than social tip-toeing), well except Tywin cos he knows he had the final 'call' regarding Loras and Cersei as he is 'the kings hand'. Even still she still knew how to push Tywins buttons and had no problem sparring with him.

Tywin/Charles Dance is in fine form, he brings another level regarding acting class. Such a complicated character that Dance plays perfectly.

On May 07 2013 15:40 Selendis wrote:


I love Olena, she is just so matriarchal.

On May 07 2013 15:38 plogamer wrote:
Yeah, Baelish's dialogue on the climb was well presented. But I still don't like the character. I still stand by Varys on how Baelish would prefer to sit on a throne even if the kingdom was in ashes. I couldn't let the poor peasants burn in price for my ambitions. :\