Willas Tyrell, Balon Greyjoy, and Oberyn were the choices.

Jaime was explaining that it's completely unfair that everyone hates him for killing the Mad King, because he did it only to prevent the king from igniting the city with hidden stashes of wildfire. Jaime's a hero, of a sort.

Woman just can't catch a break.

It's a weirdly inauspicious game for we Brooklynites. Sublime basketball, but Goddamn.

NO fucking New York dates? What the shit?!

Shame—the book is absolutely incredible, a heartpounding thriller of the highest order.

He's referring to the Iron Bank of Braavos. Tyrion mentioned a couple weeks ago that the monarchy is almost comically deep in debt to the Bank across the sea, which Tyrion fears will begin to finance the enemies of the crown if the debt is defaulted on. The Lannisters, with most of their holdings in gold lent to the…

Old habits die hard. They're still programmed to obey.

Made it stronger.

Theon didn't lie about the Stark boy—he told the guy that he murdered two random orphans, which he did.

They do indeed both worship the same god.

The "Meereenese Knot" is how Martin referred to the literary quandary he found himself in when writing the most recent book. SPOILERSSPOILERS After Dany takes hold of Meereen, Martin had to juggle a half-dozen visitors and suitors to her, each with different consequences, and how exactly to handle their arrival. Over…

"The Mountain That Rides" is another good one.

Bolton hasn't made a deal with Tywin in the show—these guys don't give a fuck about what happens to Jaime, long as he's alive.

MMmmm, this tit is just like your mother's dirty whore tit.

Don't know why I can't edit, but here're some differences I noticed!

Wow, thanks! Now I'll DVR it, I'd have been so sad if I went to check HBO GO later and it wasn't there.

I saw this tour in Boston—it is really some amazing material, presented with an uncanny confidence. My girlfriend was sitting there very unhappily and in an offended manner, while I howled almost interminably with laughter.

I'm having a REAL tough time with which is better, this or The Shield.

This was amazing, of course. An absolutely stellar finale that makes this show absolutely insane not to recommend to anyone who likes drama, characters, or fun.