Dash Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) I just finished watching Blackwater Bay, loved how the battle was done and although I had a few gripes I would basically have to be nitpicking. My biggest gripe with it was the lack of screen time for Davos but at the same time I realize that they were going to have to cut out a few parts (in the books, Davos is the sole POV from Stannis' side during Blackwater prior to the wildfire). This was made up for though with by instead saving the screen time for Stannis when he led the attack, something we weren't privileged to in the books. The scene where Tywin Lannister and the Tyrells show up at the end felt rushed. I was hoping for something grander than the throne room scene with Cersei but maybe I'm just nitpicking again. Overall I thought it was very sound, Blackwater Bay was the main thing I was looking forward to in the show and it didn't disappoint. Glad the third season is being split into two seasons although it really shouldn't surprise many considering all the shit that happens in it. The midway point and the ending to the third book would both make fantastic season endings. Edit: going to wrap up the season sometime tomorrow after work. Looking forward to seeing how the House of The Undying is done. Edited August 9, 2012 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I just finished watching Blackwater Bay, loved how the battle was done and although I had a few gripes I would basically have to be nitpicking. My biggest gripe with it was the lack of screen time for Davos but at the same time I realize that they were going to have to cut out a few parts (in the books, Davos is the sole POV from Stannis' side during Blackwater prior to the wildfire). This was made up for though with by instead saving the screen time for Stannis when he led the attack, something we weren't privileged to in the books. The scene where Tywin Lannister and the Tyrells show up at the end felt rushed. I was hoping for something grander than the throne room scene with Cersei but maybe I'm just nitpicking again. Overall I thought it was very sound, Blackwater Bay was the main thing I was looking forward to in the show and it didn't disappoint. Glad the third season is being split into two seasons although it really shouldn't surprise many considering all the shit that happens in it. The midway point and the ending to the third book would both make fantastic season endings. Edit: going to wrap up the season sometime tomorrow after work. Looking forward to seeing how the House of The Undying is done. So you are telling me that the 3 season is being split in to two season? Like half way it will be 3rd season then the other half will be 4 season? Why are they doing that? Why not just do another full season of 3rd season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 So you are telling me that the 3 season is being split in to two season? Like half way it will be 3rd season then the other half will be 4 season? Why are they doing that? Why not just do another full season of 3rd season? Because Storm of Swords (the third book) is 1,128 pages long and most of it isn't slow build up that you can easily cut out like they did for season 2. Too much happens in the book to cut much of anything out and the halfway point makes for an ideal stopping point for a season finale anyways. *minor book spoilers* Another reason is probably because they want to milk it due to seasons 5 and 6 likely going on a slower pace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Because Storm of Swords (the third book) is 1,128 pages long and most of it isn't slow build up that you can easily cut out like they did for season 2. Too much happens in the book to cut much of anything out and the halfway point makes for an ideal stopping point for a season finale anyways. *minor book spoilers* Another reason is probably because they want to milk it due to seasons 5 and 6 likely going on a slower pace. Awesome! This has to be one of the greatest shows EVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 This isn't exactly season 2 related, but they've announced some casting news (actually, it was announced a while ago). Many of the characters that book readers thought would've been in the 2nd season will be in the 3rd such as Meera and Jojen Reed, Edmure Tully and The Blackfish. They'll also be introducing Stannis' wife and daughter and Beric Dondarrion. Here is a full list of the 13 new characters as well as a video introducing them. http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/07/game-of-thrones-season-3-premiere-date-13-new-actors-announced/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can't wait to get my hands on the Best Buy Exclusive Lannister packaging tomorrow! http://i.imgur.com/flhaAxc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Lkr got me addicted to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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