Game of Thrones season 5

[Paul Lake's Left Knee]

Fuming, more uncalled for deviations from the books

Spoiler

pointlessly killing off Barristan Selmy and keeping Greyworm? doesn't do the character justice, not happy one bit and substituting the sorrows and making it Valeryia also a strange decision, ruins the myth of the "doom" for me

I see an upside to keep Greyworm if the ex hollyoaks Doris is going to get her waps out again.

 

[RandomJ]

Fuming, more uncalled for deviations from the books

Spoiler

pointlessly killing off Barristan Selmy and keeping Greyworm? doesn't do the character justice, not happy one bit and substituting the sorrows and making it Valeryia also a strange decision, ruins the myth of the "doom" for me

I think people need to accept that the show is no longer a faithful adaptation and the further they go the less and less source material they have to work with. The author gave them a brief outline of how he intends the story to go and I think they will take that and go off on their own direction. The book fans will still get the story they want but they will have to wait years and years for it that is if he doesn't die before completing them.

 

[Big-P]

Fuming, more uncalled for deviations from the books

Spoiler

pointlessly killing off Barristan Selmy and keeping Greyworm? doesn't do the character justice, not happy one bit and substituting the sorrows and making it Valeryia also a strange decision, ruins the myth of the "doom" for me

I see an upside to keep Greyworm if the ex hollyoaks Doris is going to get her waps out again.

Unrealistic though, unless she wanted scissoring he's a waste of time for her

 

[CityStu]

Spoiler of all books and includes theories...

Spoiler

A popular theory is that Melisandre will be on hand to save/revive Jon from his little incident at the end of A Dance with Dragons. The idea is that Thoros had been seen to revive Beric and Catelyn so, in also being a priest(ess) of the Lord of Light, Melisandre might have that power too. And Jon Snow's just too interesting to get rid of with the details of his lineage still undiscovered.

However, in the series we've now seen Melisandre ride south with Stannis, unlike the books. So how could she be around to save Jon?

I realise that the books and shows have diverged significantly this series, but so far it's all looked to be cutting corners with some characters and, what seem like minor, story arcs omitted. This could really change things though, or suggest that the theory is bollocks (but that would appear to have wider consequences on what most people think George's plans are).

 

[The Silver Surfer]

It was a bit meh tbh, the best bit was Miranda in the buff (kennal masters daughter) she's fit she is.

The last 5 episodes better swing it round its been borderline disappointing for me so far considering the shows usual mega awesomeness.

 

[without a dream]

It's been a shite series so far. I accept the need to change from the books but the way they're doing it is awful.

The first three episodes were painfully dull. The fourth episode was bullshit from start to finish. The unsullied, soldiers supreme, get outfought by a bunch of nobles with knives and no armour. Selmy, who is admittedly aging, cut down by the same pricks despite being the only swordsman that Jaime was scared of/respected. If you're going to kill people off, do it properly.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Becoming boring now, not much is happening lots of talking and not much else.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

getting a bit shit now. The story doesn't seem to be getting anywhere and when it does it goes back to where it started. Tyrion gets captured, makes friends with the person then gets freed, thats happened so many times now. Khalesi ? nothing is happening with her she's been free slaves and in that same city now for ages.

 

[Dogtanian]

So Mormont looks like hes doing the Jon Connington greyscale storyline :/

 

[TCIB]

I agree it is getting annoying now. If i hear them say "winter is coming" again i think i'll punch a pensioner. I agree fully with the above about unsullied getting done over by some posh tossers. You can not have a show so detailed then pull out hollywood level continuity/narrative issues.

Where are these fucking white walkers ? why is the dragon woman still pissing around with that place ?