Pick6 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Why do some thing the show wouldn't keep up with the books? If from what is listed above held true it would be 8 seasons. That is a normal amout of seasons for a good series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tris Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Why do some thing the show wouldn't keep up with the books? If from what is listed above held true it would be 8 seasons. That is a normal amout of seasons for a good series. Assuming unwritten Books 6 and 7 are not massive stories like Storm of Swords and do not need to be divided into two season each, it would be 9. Certainly doable, but at a massive cost. For example - the Battle of the Green Fork (when the show showed Tyrion getting knocked out) is a pretty small battle in the grand scheme, and one they were able cut out nearly entirely without distrubing the narrative of the show. Other battles they will not be able to do. Spoiler: Can you imagine what the cost of the Battle of the Blackwater is going to be next season? That's at least an entire episode of fighting, if not two, on a huge scale. There is no reason to not stick with the show, nor is there no reason to not read the books. They are both fantastic. But I think there is good reason to believe that HBO will simply not be able to afford to film this massive series to completion. If they do, it will mean that a) this is the most profitable cable show of all time, it will be in the running for the greatest show of all time (if nothing else based on size and scope). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick6 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Assuming unwritten Books 6 and 7 are not massive stories like Storm of Swords and do not need to be divided into two season each, it would be 9. Certainly doable, but at a massive cost.For example - the Battle of the Green Fork (when the show showed Tyrion getting knocked out) is a pretty small battle in the grand scheme, and one they were able cut out nearly entirely without distrubing the narrative of the show. Other battles they will not be able to do. Spoiler: Can you imagine what the cost of the Battle of the Blackwater is going to be next season? That's at least an entire episode of fighting, if not two, on a huge scale. There is no reason to not stick with the show, nor is there no reason to not read the books. They are both fantastic. But I think there is good reason to believe that HBO will simply not be able to afford to film this massive series to completion. If they do, it will mean that a) this is the most profitable cable show of all time, it will be in the running for the greatest show of all time (if nothing else based on size and scope). Yes, but depending on the writing you can scale things back for the screen. Also, it all depends on the attention the show gets, because HBO sees a spike in subscriptions based on different shows and how they decide which to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Spoiler: The script for this episode is being written by Martin and I have faith in him to do it justice. So is Taiwyn Lannister pissed off at Tyrion for being captured and that's why they're at war? (spoiler in Ninja) Why did Ned Stark Think back to the scene with Maester Aemon and Jon Snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I think I need to rewatch this week's episode! So much in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Wow, Wow, Wow! Just saw the last show and it rocked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Worthy Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hell of an Episode tonight. But to see season 2 start back up spring of 2012 just hurts my stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Spoiler (maybe) Arya Stark and Robert Baratheon's **** son?? Naked Dragon hatchlings and the Khaleesi. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper 21 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 DRAGONS! oh and DRAGONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Really! Those screaming dragons were cool as all get out. What a way to end the season. I'm starting the first book soon, I have a couple of others I want to get through first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Robb being crowned the King in the North gave me tingles down "there". He was always my favorite character in the books..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 so when Taiwyn or Tyrion, can't remember which mentions that they are surrounded on three sides by armies... Robb Stark, Stanis Baratheon, and the younger Baratheon? The Targarean coming across the narrow sea and beasties coming from the North. ****'s going to hit the fan in season 2 huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer_FFX Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hell of an Episode tonight. But to see season 2 start back up spring of 2012 just hurts my stomach. I know, right! Great season finale, but it does suck that we have to wait a looooooong time to see the next installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 so when Taiwyn or Tyrion, can't remember which mentions that they are surrounded on three sides by armies... Robb Stark, Stanis Baratheon, and the younger Baratheon? The Targarean coming across the narrow sea and beasties coming from the North. ****'s going to hit the fan in season 2 huh? Don't forget that "Winter is coming" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Last night's episode was awesome. Too bad Kahl Drogo died. I thought he was going to come back as some Demon Warrior after that satanic ritual. My girl was distraught (she thinks he's sexy) about that but loves the show overall. It seems like they killed off a main character from each family/clan of the show. Robert Baratheon, Ned Stark, Kahl Drogo, The Dragon, and soon to be Jamie Lannester (hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 so when Taiwyn or Tyrion, can't remember which mentions that they are surrounded on three sides by armies... Robb Stark, Stanis Baratheon, and the younger Baratheon? The Targarean coming across the narrow sea and beasties coming from the North. ****'s going to hit the fan in season 2 huh? Well, book two is called A Clash of Kings for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tris Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 For those wishing there wasn't as much time between seasons, I would suggest reading the first book in the interim. There are a lot of great bits of backstory and character introspective that you can't get in the show, and can only increase your enjoyment of the series. On amazon, you can buy Game of Thrones for $5, or the first four books box set for $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 awesome episode last night, so many new storylines introduced, fantastic ending. I'm dismayed that it will be close to a year before the next season, but this series has compelled me to start reading the book series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tris Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 awesome episode last night, so many new storylines introduced, fantastic ending. I'm dismayed that it will be close to a year before the next season, but this series has compelled me to start reading the book series. Congrats. You are now addicted to crack on paper! I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPlainsDrifter Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Don't forget that "Winter is coming" too. not for a while yet if the show continues to follow the books as closely as it has so far. Spoiler ninja:I just finished book 4 and winter has still not come...the season finale was the end of book one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congrats. You are now addicted to crack on paper!I'm jealous. My roommate has stayed up all night twice this week reading the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I loved the Jaqen H'ghar sighting at the end of Arya's POV. I've always thought there was a very real possibility that he was Syrio Forel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I started reading Game of Thrones last night. I'm finding it very enjoyable and right along with the series, which makes me very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I started reading Game of Thrones last night. I'm finding it very enjoyable and right along with the series, which makes me very happy. I reread GOT while the series was going, sort of reading along with it. Now Im reading clash of Kings again and plan to just plow back through the series again. So many characters I had forgotten! Loving the reread better than most others Ive givgen a second go around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick6 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I am a good way through the first book. I would have thought that the show should have included the foreshadowing scene in the book between Robb and Joffery. Their back and forth on the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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