TV/Movies Megathread

[The Brain]

I think I was the only guy who was fine with the ending.

You so crazy.

[Zoupa]

Re this - who were everyone's preferences for being king/queen?

Robb Stark

Stannis Baratheon fanboy here.

[The Minsky Moment]

I was hoping for an anarcho-syndicalist commune where each Westerosi takes turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. However, all the decisions of that officer would have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting, by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs.

[Oexmelin]

Considering sheilbh said he was just starting the show, spoiler tags below.

[spoiler]I like Stannis' ark of believing himself to be a savior, and finding out he wasn't.

The whole story always hinted at Daenerys' rise as the rise of absolute power - it's the consequence of taking for model 15-16th century politics. I suppose she could indeed be killed, but I think her death was handled poorly.

Bran on the throne reminds me too much of Dune. And while myth has plenty of prophet-kings, they usually don't fit well with the politically realist approach taken by Martin. One way to do so would indeed herald a "re-enchanting of the world", that is hinted in the novels.

If Daenerys dies, I think Sansa should have taken the throne. There is also considerable time in the novel dedicated to women seeking to assume power, only to be thwarted by the structure of their society. Sansa's character development allows for some interesting reflections on the topic. [/spoiler]

[crazy canuck]

I was hoping for an anarcho-syndicalist commune where each Westerosi takes turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. However, all the decisions of that officer would have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting, by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs.

So long as the question of whether the matter is purely internal can be referred to the commune as a whole should anyone voice an objection, then you have my full support.

[FunkMonk]

Re this - who were everyone's preferences for being king/queen?

Robb Stark

Stannis Baratheon fanboy here.

The One True King.

[Eddie Teach]

Westerosi Agamemnon.

[grumbler]

Wait when did this happen?  All I recall from the book timeline was him getting stabbed.

An interview with Martin in which he stated that the resurrected Jon Snow would not be alive (no heartbeat, no breathing).  He'd be a sort of "good wight."

[spoiler]I very much doubt that martin will have Bran the Impotent take the throne.  That works, kind of, once as a surprise, but the last thing Martin likes to deliver is what the reader expects.  I fully expect Bran to turn into the Big Baddie in the books.

I also think that the White Walker story will be very different in the books.  Remember that the Night King was invented for the show.

Can you say Ice Spiders?[/spoiler]

[grumbler]

Considering sheilbh said he was just starting the show, spoiler tags below.

Good point.  I've spoilerized my post.

[crazy canuck]

I hope you are right about Bran.  I liked your version a lot better.

[Admiral Yi]

Stannis Baratheon fanboy here.

Total buzzkill

[grumbler]

I was hoping for an anarcho-syndicalist commune where each Westerosi takes turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. However, all the decisions of that officer would have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting, by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs.

So long as the question of whether the matter is purely internal can be referred to the commune as a whole should anyone voice an objection, then you have my full support.

I suppose you want decisions regarding external affairs to require a two-thirds vote to ratify?

[crazy canuck]

I was hoping for an anarcho-syndicalist commune where each Westerosi takes turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. However, all the decisions of that officer would have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting, by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs.

So long as the question of whether the matter is purely internal can be referred to the commune as a whole should anyone voice an objection, then you have my full support.

I suppose you want decisions regarding external affairs to require a two-thirds vote to ratify?

You read my mind!

[FunkMonk]

Stannis Baratheon fanboy here.

Total buzzkill

"Fewer."

[viper37]

Re this - who were everyone's preferences for being king/queen?

I knew it would be Danny from the 1st episode on.  I knew she would be involved with the person she was involved in the last season from the 1st episode.  The (book) series title is kinda revealing.