“Proper setup” doesn’t just mean an origin story, it means well-rounded characterization so we can understand their motives, emotions, thoughts, etc. This leads to more natural character interactions, rather than having a character just react to whatever action is happening (sometimes in an illogical way). GotG did…

nothing wrong with any of the artists you bolded, don’t be snobby

Nothing wrong with B movies at all, a lot of cult classics fall into that category.

To be honest, this sounds like the exact kind of movie I’ll love and watch again and again.

I think Cersei got the line of the night on her with: “I choose violence.”

“I choose violence.” and then a smirk. That’s pretty badass. I don’t love Cersei but damn, that was good.

And even then Beric was supposed to give his life to bring her back, so the fact that he's still around doesn't give too much hope for LSH.

Nah LSH was 3 days after death, it’s been years now. She’s not coming

Yeah, kinda relieved. Also good to see that the BWB wasn’t actually a murderous band of Merry Men. Can’t wait to see what Beric and Thoros have planned for Sandor!

wildfire?

So I’m assuming this means no LSH then? I guess they aren’t interested in exploring the character at all.

A girl is Arya Stark of Winterfell, and I’m going home...

I wonder if it’s coincidence that the actress taking care of Arya resembles Catelyn Stark. It was a nice thematic way showing that, despite how far she has come, in many ways Arya is still a child.

So there goes LSH. I think that puts it to rest in my eyes..

uhh no. The sails of the ships has the mermaid of volantis

I can’t decide if I enjoyed or hated the whole Waif-1000 sequence.

It sounds horrible, but I turned to my husband and said, “That kid needs to die soon.” He’ll bite it this season for sure.

I can’t stop giggling over “Septa ShameShame”. It’s a much better name than Septa Unella.

They gave it a cold open so Rory’s name wouldn’t appear before the Hound did.

Last but not least, can we all just take a moment to appreciate what a genius bit of acting Alfie Allen pulled off in that scene?