elevated_u2_fan
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Is it just me or did they switch actors for Loras Tyrell? Also good to finally see Natalie Dormer (a lot of her, actually) as Margaery...
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deep
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who ? her ?
elevated_u2_fan
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Yeah, her character in the book is much more, subtle, shall we say?
I thought he was the same person.
Speaking of which, my biggest complaints with the show is that he and Renly couldn't seem further from how they're described in the books. Neither are remotely believable physically as having been knights their entire lives. You think the show would have been a bit more picky about not having two actors who look like enormous pansies frolicking around shirtless, when the characters are supposed to be bad asses. Apparently HBO thought that since they'd decided to make them gay, they had to make them both pansies too.
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I loved her on The Tudors, so was thrilled to see her pop up here.
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u2popmofo said:
I had a look at the actor's profile on imdb and I can sort of see it now...
As for badasses, Loras is not entirely how I pictured him but Renly is. He's supposed to be a younger, more handsome version of Robert but without the lust for battle or women (although its merely hinted at in the books).
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Not having read the books, I am enjoying this Renly and his dilemma.
That's my problem, he's described as looking like a young better looking Robert, and Robert was described as being an enormous man who was strong enough to wield a giant hammer in battle when he was young. There are a few times in the first book where they describe Renly as essentially being the epitome of what the Stark kids thought a knight would look like.
By the way, book question about their "relationship"...
They're never officially said to be gay in the books, right?
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Let's talk about the books more.
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nobody should watch the series unless they have read the books,
well at least the first two.
well at least the first two.
corianderstem
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Oops. Guess I should delete the series so far from my brain.
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The book does not have nudity.
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That's ridiculous, deep. My work revolves around reading so I don't have time for much pleasure reading. I do, however, have time to be entertained by an excellent TV series based on a book series. I am completely into GOT and I really don't care what I'm missing in the books because I will never get around to reading them.
elevated_u2_fan
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Can we not discuss both? 
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it was never directly stated but very much implied
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I like hearing the comparisons with the book. In fact, I think I brought it up. I was just making the point that I am loving the series without reading the books.
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More like Lame of Blowns amirong?
jk Episode 3 was awesome.
jk Episode 3 was awesome.
I don't think Melissandre overshadows him near as much in the book. I thought the actor for Davos was Stannis at that first fire scene. Anyway...nice touch with the sister/brother duo Greyjoy. And another score in the acting department with Brienne.
And finally, one of the best players moves on from being the Lord of Brothels. Bring on Littlefinger.
I hope the Daenerys story picks up some steam, and fast. I find they dealt with Jon Snow's story better in the series compared to her story.
And the best line so far goes to...Varys. "Big fish and little fish eat each other, and I paddle on."
the books aren't explicit about Renly/Loras at all. Was a surprise in the first season for many book readers.
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Pretty much.
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with so many different characters and stories going on, not (quite) enough happens to advance the stories
sometimes, I think I should wait and watch two episodes at a time.
sometimes, I think I should wait and watch two episodes at a time.
elevated_u2_fan
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No comments on this? Come on people, winter is coming!
I am loving the Arya storyline which is odd since I wasnt as crazy about it in the books... Jaqen H'ghar was always a favourite of mine
I am loving the Arya storyline which is odd since I wasnt as crazy about it in the books... Jaqen H'ghar was always a favourite of mine
I'm starting to get to the point with this show where I hate looking at the clock while the show is on, as I want each episode to keep going for another 2 or 3 hours.
deep
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I'm starting to get to the point with this show where I hate looking at the clock while the show is on, as I want each episode to keep going for another 2 or 3 hours.
that is why I wrote
GirlsAloudFan
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Holy shit, the kid who plays King Joffrey is 19 years old. I would never have thought he was that old. Would have guessed like 14 or 15.
Anyway. This show rules.
Anyway. This show rules.
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Best thing about this most recent episode was Arya vs. Tywin, though. That shit was dope.
Also, every time that Tyrion is on screen.
Also, every time that Tyrion is on screen.
corianderstem
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Oh, THAT'S why she looks so familiar.
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