He's more funny-threatening than scary-threatening. Now the Hound; that's one scary looking dude.

He's more funny-threatening than scary-threatening. Now the Hound; that's one scary looking dude.

@avclub-df80f70f60b1c678f8c91696f4a54f5f:disqus So, and I ask this in all sincerity, what is it that keeps you watching this show then? Genre? The actors? Familiarity with the books? It seems like you want it to be a completely different show, but keep watching anyways.

@avclub-df80f70f60b1c678f8c91696f4a54f5f:disqus So, and I ask this in all sincerity, what is it that keeps you watching this show then? Genre? The actors? Familiarity with the books? It seems like you want it to be a completely different show, but keep watching anyways.

And: "…even for a network as the Scrooge McDuck-esque coffers of HBO. " When the proofreading stops before the end of the first paragraph, it's hard to take the rest seriously.

And: "…even for a network as the Scrooge McDuck-esque coffers of HBO. " When the proofreading stops before the end of the first paragraph, it's hard to take the rest seriously.

@avclub-1922cc1dc1286b56a2d99b7f1aa0630c:disqus So now it is known: Four chunky paragraphs and a saucy closing = ntl;r

@avclub-1922cc1dc1286b56a2d99b7f1aa0630c:disqus So now it is known: Four chunky paragraphs and a saucy closing = ntl;r

I don't think so. Was imagining the ones for BSG, which nicely expanded on sub-plots and things out of frame of the main plot line. That's what I think of every time there's a mention here of a buddy show spin off with Tywin & Arya, etc.

I don't think so. Was imagining the ones for BSG, which nicely expanded on sub-plots and things out of frame of the main plot line. That's what I think of every time there's a mention here of a buddy show spin off with Tywin & Arya, etc.

Totally. I'd bet stuff like that gets shot and then cut, for reasons I can't imagine. Surely there are reasons, right? The show is so smart in so many ways, where would that kind of dumbness be creeping in?

Totally. I'd bet stuff like that gets shot and then cut, for reasons I can't imagine. Surely there are reasons, right? The show is so smart in so many ways, where would that kind of dumbness be creeping in?

Yes, what's the deal with that? I get that they have to leave room for promo and stuff between shows, but eight full minutes?

Yes, what's the deal with that? I get that they have to leave room for promo and stuff between shows, but eight full minutes?

More like this! I genuinely enjoy the alignment discussion. It's an interesting way to analyze the characters and their motivations.

More like this! I genuinely enjoy the alignment discussion. It's an interesting way to analyze the characters and their motivations.

Gendry just seems too conspicuously attached to Arya for his role as Robert's son to not become a significant plot point again later on. At least, I hope it does. It'd be an interesting twist on the various kings battling for the throne. Perhaps they'll wipe each other out and people like Gendry and Dany will be the…

Gendry just seems too conspicuously attached to Arya for his role as Robert's son to not become a significant plot point again later on. At least, I hope it does. It'd be an interesting twist on the various kings battling for the throne. Perhaps they'll wipe each other out and people like Gendry and Dany will be the…

@avclub-d7f43e1fb2d4977c86163d9b0cb07814:disqus Good point about those sequences being unclear because they were rushed — casualties of the ever ticking clock, I guess. It felt like overly-aggressive editing; like there was more the writers wanted to say, but not enough time to say it.

@avclub-d7f43e1fb2d4977c86163d9b0cb07814:disqus Good point about those sequences being unclear because they were rushed — casualties of the ever ticking clock, I guess. It felt like overly-aggressive editing; like there was more the writers wanted to say, but not enough time to say it.