GAME OF THRONES #9:-Baelor ACT 9 Chapter 1-2011

[Remus Lupin]

On another note, the two things I wasn't fond of in this episode were (surprisingly!) both Tyrion related. First of all, I'm not sure about how they're characterizing Shae. On the one hand, she's less fawning and obsequious than she is in the book, which gives her character a depth that she lacks in the novels. This is all to the good, and probably reflects that Tyrion only sees her through his love-drunk lenses, and forgets who she is. But I'm not sure that the actress is selling why it is that Tyrion would find Shae so attractive, specifically her unconditional (with a fee) acceptance of Tyrion.

But I REALLY didn't like Tyrion getting knocked out by his own men at the beginning of the battle. Granted, it was funny! But it undermined the fact that Tyrion really is an effective warrior when he's forced to be. My theory is that they didn't have the budget to stage a big battle, and so they had him knocked out so they didn't have to show it.

 

[jonesy]

So then, if I'm right, then Aemon is the brother of Aegon the Unlikely, and one of the reasons Aegon became king was because Aemon became a Maester.

I think that's right.

My theory is that they didn't have the budget to stage a big battle, and so they had him knocked out so they didn't have to show it.

I'm confused about whether he actually fought or not. He got knocked out near the Lannister camp onto grass, and he looked a lot scruffier and muddier than I would have thought for just lying there. Maybe he did fight?

 

[Joker]

I think that's right.


I'm confused about whether he actually fought or not. He got knocked out near the Lannister camp onto grass, and he looked a lot scruffier and muddier than I would have thought for just lying there. Maybe he did fight?

I think he got stepped on a lot. Kind of them to miss his head.

 

[Spatula]

Probably my favorite episode yet. I got choked up at the end, even knowing beforehand what was going to happen. I would have liked some more lead-up to Ned choice, but that's a minor nitpick. And there was so much going on that I can't imagine there was time for it.

The scenes with Shae surprised me. Seems like she is almost a new character - foreign-born and with a mysterious past.

Also of note is that Tyrion's tale of Tysha leaves off the end. Intentional on the character's part, or did that not happen in the TV version?

 

[horacethegrey]

Well, saw the end. Knew it was coming. But it was still a painful scene to watch. As much as I thought that Ned Stark was a fool,

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he did not deserve to die like that

. Joffrey is a prick. Where's Uncle Tyrion to give him a brand new bitchslapping?

While we're on that note, Sean Bean acted his ass out on that scene, yet I still preferred his

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farewell as Boromir 11 years ago over his exit as Ned Stark

. Still , bravo Mr. Bean. Bravo

While I thought this episode was largely excellent, I was disappointed by the lack of full scale medieval combat. Then again though, this is a TV production, so I doubt they have the budget to film a full scale melee like we saw in the LOTR movies or Braveheart. Hope this changes in season 2. Still that scene with Tyrion in the battle made for some great comedy.

 

[Joker]

Where's Uncle Tyrion to give him a brand new bitchslapping?

Might be a while. In the meantime:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxLOXUGmRKI&feature=related]YouTube - ‪Why I Like Tyrion (Joffrey Gets Slapped)‬‏[/ame]

 

[Super Pony]

I thought the way they handled the battle was brilliant, and having Tyrion be out cold the entire time worked for me. There was enough hopping about and stuff going on that if they had done a full braveheart-esque battle it would have overshadowed the impact of the angry/chaotic mob at the Sept of Baelor. Cutting to the aftermath of the Battle of the Whispering Wood by knocking Tyrion out was just fine by me.

There is plenty of full scale combat in the offing (three seiges at least if memory serves), a couple of battlefields and plenty of stabby goodness to come.

The casting of the antagonists in this series is really quite triumphant. I love to hate Joffrey, and the actor portraying him deserves full marks for being able to portray such a loathesome pustule with believable vigor. I bet he's a swell kid in real life but my first reaction upon meeting him would be something like "you little worm!"

And Lord Walder Frey...totally knocked it out of the park. He's going to own his few on-screen moments in a way that will probably give me nightmares come season 3.

Season 2 could be difficult for some because it really is the set-up and framing for the mass onslaught of kick-arseness that will come in Season 3. The pacing will simply be a little slower than what the last couple episodes of Season 1 have begun to set in motion. However, there is some really great character and world development available for the producers to tap for Book 2/Season 2 that is just first rate. Too bad we have to wait sooooo long before we get a 2nd season. Here's hoping it all stays on track with timeframes, producers, actors, writers, etc.

 

[catsclaw227]

While I thought this episode was largely excellent, I was disappointed by the lack of full scale medieval combat. Then again though, this is a TV production, so I doubt they have the budget to film a full scale melee like we saw in the LOTR movies or Braveheart. Hope this changes in season 2. Still that scene with Tyrion in the battle made for some great comedy.

It's possible that because Season 2 will have some epic battles, and it was green-lit back after episode 1, they moved some budget money from this season to next to pay for some of the CGI necessary. Next season could get expensive if they try to get it all in.

I thought what they did with Whispering Wood was quite good and let you know that this epic series truly is character driven and not hack-n-slash driven. There's already been plenty of blood for many anyway.

 

[Starman]

I've read the books a couple of times, but that scene with Ned was still like a punch in the gut. Ned was definitely a man out of his place and he deserved better. I've always wondered how things would have progressed had Ned been allowed to take the Black.

Thinking about season 2 now, I really hope they make it 12 episodes. I'd be thrilled with more, but the extra stuff in the second book really deserves more screen time.

 

[NewJeffCT]

Next episode is where it's all going to come together for the first volume! It's going to be a long wait to season 2.

When does Season 2 start? Is it going to be Spring 2012?

never mind - found it. Said around the same time of year, so April 2012. However, it also said Season 2 will be 10 episodes? Are they going to break the longer A Clash of Kings into two seasons?

http://www.tv.com/game-of-thrones-renewed-for-season-two/story/25652.html