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Post by bunnyfungo on Aug 21, 2022 21:31:06 GMT -6
Also, I saw this on mischief’s social media and it reminded me of this episode. Why are all movies and shows now so freaking dark that you can’t see what is happening!?
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Post by thatgolfb on Aug 21, 2022 22:03:03 GMT -6
Watching now!
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Post by joy on Aug 22, 2022 5:31:16 GMT -6
BOO. We could not watch last night! We sat down at 9:15pm to turn it on via HBO Max. The app crashed every time we tried to play it. The app played other shows fine. Did that many people really tune in??
We’ll try again tonight.
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Post by cakewench on Aug 22, 2022 6:30:27 GMT -6
I liked it, for the most part. I keep trying to figure out why King Viserys seems so familiar but I don't recognize any of his titles on IMBb except Hot Fuzz (and I only watched that once, years ago).
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Post by richard on Aug 22, 2022 6:49:24 GMT -6
I liked it, for the most part. I keep trying to figure out why King Viserys seems so familiar but I don't recognize any of his titles on IMBb except Hot Fuzz (and I only watched that once, years ago). For me, I know Paddy Considine mostly from Pride (good movie if you haven’t seen - I recommend) and In America (also a good movie).
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Post by richard on Aug 22, 2022 6:54:37 GMT -6
I def fast-forwarded through the labor scene. I knew what was going to happen and it was too much to watch after having had an emergency c-section myself. Newp.
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Post by tinyjoys on Aug 22, 2022 6:54:57 GMT -6
We had so many issues since we have a FireTV in our room. Hopefully, it'll be fixed & we'll be able to watch tonight.
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Post by beatch on Aug 22, 2022 9:23:39 GMT -6
A fairly good start. I'm excited to see more. I think I'm most excited for the return of a GOT Twitter timeline though 😁
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Aug 22, 2022 9:59:57 GMT -6
I am all in for this season based on what I've seen in E1.
While there's enough violence and brothel scenes to remind me this is a GoT prequel, it's the conversations that intrigue me here and did in the previous show. Yes, battles are exciting and I'll await the Dance of Dragons (as much as I'm already mourning the loss of dragons), but it's the relationships and their twists and turns dynamic that matter most for me.
Pilot episodes are always about setting the stage and I think this one hit the ground running. I didn't mind the text at the beginning because goodness knows, there were some watching last night that likely were asking "Where's Dany?" "Where's Tyrion?" "How is the Red Keep still standing?"
To see the Red Keep standing tall, towering over King's Landing was wonderful and made me realize that for all that I hated how things went south in S8, I have really missed this world.
The Iron Throne is back as well, still the same ugly hulk of occasionally-painful metal it once was, still the impetus for channeling equally ugly feelings of envy, anxiety, lust for power, and a willingness to screw over anyone and everyone for the privilege of putting one's backside upon it. Don't think I missed that Viserys was injured by it while younger brother and would-be-usurper Daemon looked as comfortable sprawled in it as one does in a recliner.
I think I will quite enjoy seeing the conflict play out mostly amongst the members of one very fucked-up family vs several warring houses spread out across what felt like a million continents in GoT. Although that's not to say I don't want to see a bit of what's going on outside of King's Landing.
I also love seeing the talent that exists in this cast. Matt's appeal goes without saying, but he brings a caddish charm to his role as throne-obsessed Daemon with that little hint of vulnerability as he allows himself to be comforted by courtesan Mysaria. He's one I will likely love-to-hate or hate-to-love. Either way, bad wig or dark stubble notwithstanding, I'll watch the hell out of this for him alone. But I am enjoying the other players as well, especially Milly's younger Rhaenyra.
The tourney juxtaposed against Queen Aemma's childbirth was very well done, even if brutal to watch. I agree that King Viserys should have said something - anything - to comfort her beyond his repeating: "They are bringing the child out." I'll admit I watched some of that butchery along with Daemon and the Gold Cloaks cleaning up the criminal element in the city behind my barely-splayed fingers.
Later, I loved the scene with Viserys and Rhaenyra and his acknowledging that he had wasted so much time, waiting for a male heir, when he had an heir right there with his daughter, as well as sharing the prophecy of the White Walkers' return.
I'm reserving judgment on Otto and his daughter, Rhaenyra's bestie, Alicent, for the moment. Although TIME and PLACE, Otto. Aemma's ashes were still smoldering.
Even if this first episode wasn't up to par, I would still have been willing to give it a go because, duh, dragons and girl dragons to boot, but also, it takes time for a series to find its footing, even with a juggernaut predecessor, the necessary set-up etc., and I'm invested enough in what I've seen thus far to continue watching and enjoying the fact that the world of Westeros is once more on my screen.
I think it's also a testament to the show that even knowing what happens by virtue of GoT, I'm still willing to watch it unfold.
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Post by Nonniedee on Aug 28, 2022 0:06:24 GMT -6
I enjoyed it, I grimaced through the more graphic scenes, but I still enjoyed it.
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Post by babybean on Aug 28, 2022 20:15:02 GMT -6
I wasn’t as into this episode. The pacing feels off. I’m not invested in these characters enough for these power plays to really feel like a big deal.
I don’t enjoy Matt Smith but I’m hoping that wears off.
Seeing the little girl they wanted to marry off made my stomach turn.
Some of the CGI is distracting for me.
I can’t take the Crabfeeder seriously.
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Post by babybean on Aug 28, 2022 20:16:39 GMT -6
I might just miss quality GOT and be in a bad mood lol.
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Post by iruntodrink on Aug 29, 2022 17:34:01 GMT -6
I might just miss quality GOT and be in a bad mood lol. this gave me a genuine giggle. I'm enjoying it so far, there's not a million people to keep track of.
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Post by richard on Aug 29, 2022 19:11:07 GMT -6
I'm liking it so far. It feels more like earlier GOT seasons where the interpersonal relationships/political maneuverings were the focus - which I tend to prefer. The last couple of seasons just felt like jumping from violent spectacle to battle to other violent spectacle with as little dialogue as possible in between so I'll take this while it lasts!
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Post by cargem12 on Sept 5, 2022 10:55:33 GMT -6
I want Rhaenyra to hook up with the Dornish knight who saved her from the boar. I enjoy him.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Sept 6, 2022 11:15:44 GMT -6
I'm liking it so far. It feels more like earlier GOT seasons where the interpersonal relationships/political maneuverings were the focus - which I tend to prefer. The last couple of seasons just felt like jumping from violent spectacle to battle to other violent spectacle with as little dialogue as possible in between so I'll take this while it lasts! This is me. I realize for some, the pace might seem super-slow, but I'm really enjoying getting to know the players and would much rather have more conversations vs battle scenes. Plus, they delivered with the scene of Daemon and company finally getting rid of the Crab Feeder guy (yes, I'm hand-waving why it took them 3 years to figure this plan out but apparently it took the threat of Viserys helping to light a fire under Daemon's ass).
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Post by babybean on Sept 7, 2022 15:25:03 GMT -6
I caught spoilers by accident so I’m kinda bummed. I like being destroyed and shocked with betrayal as things happen in shows and movies.
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Post by melohdy on Sept 7, 2022 16:52:07 GMT -6
I caught spoilers by accident so I’m kinda bummed. I like being destroyed and shocked with betrayal as things happen in shows and movies. I actively seek out spoilers (I tell myself that it is because I have a terrible memory and usually fall asleep during shows anyway...but really it is just because I want to know). It drives H bonkers.
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Post by richard on Sept 7, 2022 17:31:54 GMT -6
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Post by richard on Sept 7, 2022 17:37:19 GMT -6
I'm liking it so far. It feels more like earlier GOT seasons where the interpersonal relationships/political maneuverings were the focus - which I tend to prefer. The last couple of seasons just felt like jumping from violent spectacle to battle to other violent spectacle with as little dialogue as possible in between so I'll take this while it lasts! This is me. I realize for some, the pace might seem super-slow, but I'm really enjoying getting to know the players and would much rather have more conversations vs battle scenes. Plus, they delivered with the scene of Daemon and company finally getting rid of the Crab Feeder guy (yes, I'm hand-waving why it took them 3 years to figure this plan out but apparently it took the threat of Viserys helping to light a fire under Daemon's ass). I still don't fully understand the plan...ha. Is it that they weren't expecting a second dragon-rider so they thought it was safe to go out of the caves after Daemon? I felt like I missed a conversation somewhere but was too lazy to go back and rewatch.
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Post by babybean on Sept 7, 2022 18:10:27 GMT -6
This is me. I realize for some, the pace might seem super-slow, but I'm really enjoying getting to know the players and would much rather have more conversations vs battle scenes. Plus, they delivered with the scene of Daemon and company finally getting rid of the Crab Feeder guy (yes, I'm hand-waving why it took them 3 years to figure this plan out but apparently it took the threat of Viserys helping to light a fire under Daemon's ass). I still don't fully understand the plan...ha. Is it that they weren't expecting a second dragon-rider so they thought it was safe to go out of the caves after Daemon? I felt like I missed a conversation somewhere but was too lazy to go back and rewatch. Im confused as to how it’s taken three years to get there. How is the Crab Feeder destroying fleets? You have literal dragons and can’t manage this in three years? The plot armour with the arrows was silly too. I’m liking the show, but it’s missing the mark for me in some areas.
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Post by Nonniedee on Sept 7, 2022 18:55:02 GMT -6
From what I gathered, there really was no plan. Daemon just did a Hail Mary suicide mission. The dragon rider was Corlys’ son, so he’s half Targ.
The idea of 300 some odd dudes, led by a man with psoriasis from hell, keeping the richest sea merchant in the land hostage is ridiculous. There’s no reasonable explanation the writers could give me.
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Post by richard on Sept 7, 2022 19:34:58 GMT -6
At least the Crabfeeder storyline wrapped up in three episodes and now we can move on.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Sept 8, 2022 7:13:00 GMT -6
This is me. I realize for some, the pace might seem super-slow, but I'm really enjoying getting to know the players and would much rather have more conversations vs battle scenes. Plus, they delivered with the scene of Daemon and company finally getting rid of the Crab Feeder guy (yes, I'm hand-waving why it took them 3 years to figure this plan out but apparently it took the threat of Viserys helping to light a fire under Daemon's ass). I still don't fully understand the plan...ha. Is it that they weren't expecting a second dragon-rider so they thought it was safe to go out of the caves after Daemon? I felt like I missed a conversation somewhere but was too lazy to go back and rewatch. Maybe? But yeah, it doesn't make sense. Just like it didn't make any sense for Dany to go north in S7, instead of going straight to King's Landing and BBQ'ing the Red Keep and Cersei. I am just going with whatever in HoD because I'm just so happy to have Westeros and dragons on my screen again. And the Crab Feeder plotline being wrapped up quickly is a-okay with me.
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Post by Nonniedee on Sept 12, 2022 9:58:34 GMT -6
I knew it was coming, but I was entirely unprepared for the incest
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Post by babybean on Sept 12, 2022 10:17:20 GMT -6
I knew it was coming, but I was entirely unprepared for the incest I just came here to say I really hate it. Especially because she’s so young. Jaime and Cersei were gross too but this is layers grosser to me. Dany and Jon was yuck but they didn’t know and didn’t grow up together.
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Post by babybean on Sept 12, 2022 10:23:06 GMT -6
I keep reading people being pumped for their relationship and I can’t get passed how uncomfortable it makes me. I also am not at all into the actress they cast as adult Rhaenyra. I haven’t seen her act, perhaps I will like her better than young Rhaenyra, but small things are really taking me away from enjoying the show as much as I want to.
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Post by Nonniedee on Sept 12, 2022 10:24:49 GMT -6
I knew it was coming, but I was entirely unprepared for the incest I just came here to say I really hate it. Especially because she’s so young. Jaime and Cersei were gross too but this is layers grosser to me. Dany and Jon was yuck but they didn’t know and didn’t grow up together. i I literally almost threw up my lunch
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Post by mc13 on Sept 12, 2022 14:17:56 GMT -6
I just came here to say I really hate it. Especially because she’s so young. Jaime and Cersei were gross too but this is layers grosser to me. Dany and Jon was yuck but they didn’t know and didn’t grow up together. i I literally almost threw up my lunch I fast forwarded. Could not handle it.
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Post by richard on Sept 12, 2022 21:14:02 GMT -6
How is Daemon’s short wig somehow worse than his long one.
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