Game of Thrones begins....

[Jaron]

They're definitely nerds.

Most show writers are. 

[citizen k]

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/05/the-ethics-of-hodor/484643/

[Jaron]

Felt like kind of a flat episode to me.

[grumbler]

Finally, some payoff episodes.

I was surprised that Jon Snow and the North were ignored this episode.  That's okay, because that allowed some additional plot advancements elsewhere, but it kinda cuts across the grain of what they have done so far.

Interesting that  they are bringing Edmure Tully up, now, as that was an element from a few books ago.  In some ways, the series has yet to catch up to the books.

[Admiral Yi]

I thought it was a good episode, except the Dany line, which was just filler.  I guess Middle Eastern extras need to eat too.

Best part was the Arya line.  My hunch is it was a test the whole time, which she passed.  Maybe she'll gut blondie, who is actually the one who failed.

[Jaron]

Explain your hunch. It makes little and less sense.

[HVC]

So I guess arya is going to die now. She'll probably kill the waif, but pretty boy will stab her or something back in westoros before she can off someone from her list, because Starks have bad luck, especially when they try to do what's right.

[Habbaku]

So I guess arya is going to die now. She'll probably kill the waif, but pretty boy will stab her or something back in westoros before she can off someone from her list, because Starks have bad luck, especially when they try to do what's right.

[HVC]

So I guess arya is going to die now. She'll probably kill the waif, but pretty boy will stab her or something back in westoros before she can off someone from her list, because Starks have bad luck, especially when they try to do what's right.

[Admiral Yi]

Explain your hunch. It makes little and less sense.

If it comes down to a kill or be killed situation between Arya and the Faceless Men, obviously she would have to die, so some plot device is needed whereby Arya can remain true to her principles.  A handy plot device is that the Faceless Men really only do kill those who deserve to die, and she was sent on this bad assignment to she how she would respond.  And the only people we've seen killed so far by Frosted Highlights have been Lannister thugs and the cheating insurance salesman.

[Admiral Yi]

And also up to now when a main character dies, it's usually some sort of surprise.  I can't think of anyone who's death was telegraphed. It wouldn't be consistent with the series for Arya to be holed up in her pitch black cell with her Girl Scout sword waiting for the inevitable and then just die.

[Razgovory]

I thought Eddard Stark's death was telegraphed.  They even got a crowd to watch.

[Martinus]

Incidentally, as fans pointed out, this is the first episode this season when noone died. Probably that's why people feel it was boring or flat - we got used to slaughter.

[Martinus]

So, what game is Margaery playing? I mean, I suppose her short term goal was "get myself out of prison" but in the long run? I am pretty sure she is not a true convert.

[Jaron]

http://imgur.com/gallery/5WMdv/new

Might be interesting for y'all. Someone broke down Bran's visions frame by frame for your enjoyment.