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Post by sercreighton on Aug 6, 2017 23:24:52 GMT -5
Was that it? I thought he was married. Oh well not all that important. LOL tell that to Ser Bronn of the Blackwater who just lost his big bag of gold in the mud of the battlefield AND still hasn't gotten his castle! He just saved Jaime's hide so I am pretty sure he deserves Highgarden at this point haha. Poor Bronn always the bridesmaid and never the bride.
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Post by jared on Aug 6, 2017 23:53:57 GMT -5
10. I'm doling these out left and right for this season, but this one deserves it even more than what came before. It's a crown jewel in the cap of this show, and of filmed entertainment in general. It's absolutely a Top 10 episode in my opinion. Possibly higher. I need to calm down a bit first.
I could barely breathe watching that battle. It was spellbinding, majestic, and horrifying all at once. We’ve idolized the dragons throughout this entire series, and for good reason – they’re spectacular creatures, the embodiment of wonder. And we’ve seen them burn people before. Many people. But never like this.
More than any other scene in the show, this sequence gave me a real sense of what it would be like to be a soldier on the ground, facing off against a nigh-unstoppable, fire-breathing monster – namely, terrifying. That shot of Jaime screaming at his men to take cover as Drogon swoops in, and then he looks over … and his men have been reduced to columns of ash, blowing away in the wind! Incredible. That long shot of Drogon flying by, torching wagons and soldiers alike! Breathtaking. And Jaime charging Daenerys and Drogon in a desperate attempt to kill the dragon queen and end the war as Tyrion watches his brother and his liege from a distance, begging him to flee?! Instantly iconic.
And Bronn! The man wounded a dragon, and saved Jaime from a fiery death. Give him whatever damn castle he wants!
And that doesn’t even cover Jon and Dany’s beautiful scenes on Dragonstone, or Arya, Sansa, and Bran at Winterfell! And that sparring match, which I adored. I get the critiques about this episode being so relatively short (the shortest of the series), but they didn't waste a single second.
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Post by Envie on Aug 7, 2017 0:40:20 GMT -5
I get the critiques about this episode being so relatively short (the shortest of the series), but they didn't waste a single second. Normally when an episode is very short, people will find an alternate scene they felt could have been shortened to give time to another storyline they felt was cut too short. I don't think that's possible this episode considering every single scene cut right to the point and served an important purpose in giving us clues as to where things are going for every character involved. There was no fluff at all and every scene felt very weighty with importance.
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Post by TheArchmaester on Aug 7, 2017 1:08:32 GMT -5
It's kinda impossible to rate.
Last 15 minutes = A complete and utter 10. Dragonstone = 8 or a 9. Winterfell = 6 whenever Littlefinger appears (I'm being kind), 7 for the rest.
Not the most elegant episode after the beauty that was The Queen's Justice, but it's still unforgettable for the ending alone.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 1:09:05 GMT -5
I get the critiques about this episode being so relatively short (the shortest of the series), but they didn't waste a single second. Normally when an episode is very short, people will find an alternate scene they felt could have been shortened to give time to another storyline they felt was cut too short. I don't think that's possible this episode considering every single scene cut right to the point and served an important purpose in giving us clues as to where things are going for every character involved. There was no fluff at all and every scene felt very weighty with importance. Cersei and Tycho was by far my least favorite Scene of the episode, but not a bad one by any means. Glad we got a break from Sam this week.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 1:14:30 GMT -5
10/10 Damn, one of my absolutely favourite episodes. The Starks reunionSansa and Arya scene was on point. Not too much emotional, but not cold. Just the way it should be done and showing how these have changed. Same for Bran, nothing will be same ever again. Also love the callback to season 1 and the guards in King's Landing for not allowing Arya to enter. Talking in the crypts was poignant and beautiful. Then meeting Bran who is a legit weirdo. Seeing Brienne looking at all three Stark children was also sweet, finally they are together. Arya's fighting scene with Brienne was also superb showing her skils agility, quickness and speed vs Brienne's strength, experience, better sword and armor. Bran the CreepBran creeping out Baelish was so good "Chaos is the ladder." But his farewell scene with Meera was heartbreaking as Bran is not the same guy and Meera just left. Probably never to return, just like Daario or other characters or maybe she will, but it doesn't look like it. Gossip Girls.Dany and Missandei girl talk was cute, like two girls in high school gossiping about boys. Dragonstone scenes cave + beach meeting That leads us to cave scene (I see you Jon Snow). It looked spectacular and both Dany and Missandei were in awe of it. So much of dragonglass and how also sacred it looked. Then we proceed to the smaller caves and paintings. Pretty important scene for Dany and Jon. He showed her what COTF made and how they fought together with the First Men against The White Walkers. Jon touching Dany's hands kinda freaked her out like "what you doin bro?" but then seeing The Night King and three White Walkers convinced that Jon might not be making up these stories and there is some element of the truth in them. Well, Jon was smitten af the whole time, like can't remember him looking at someone like that in a long time. Like Dany was the most beautiful thing he's ever seen. When she approached him, he was nervous like when his crush suddenly gets closer. Jon would possibly even bend the knee in that cave but northern lords. Dany's answer about survival being more important than their pride is just like Jon and Mance in season 5, just that Jon is receiving that speech and it kinda shook him a bit to hear that.
Dany too maintaining eye contact the whole time getting closer and closer, like one would thought they're gonna kiss right there. Then her saying she would fight for him and for the North. Important to say she first mentioned for him. Really sexual and romantic tension was pretty strong in that cave. Very important step in their relationship.Same as meeting outside of the cave or perhaps even more so. I have to say, agree with Dany. Tyrion was playing it safe ad it backfired on them but flying to the Red Keep is not exactly the best idea as well. Dany asking Jon for an advice was possibly the biggest progress they've made. She trusts him by allowing him to be part of her council meeting, but seeking advice from a relative stranger is sign of a lot of trust. Varys and Missandei had this WTF look on their faces - once Dany asked Jon on his opinion. Jon's speech was nice and ultimately him and Tyrion convinced her not to attack the Red Keep and she choose to ambush the Lannisters. Jon sort of calmed her down a little bit. Should I say like Ice to Fire? Jon and Theon meetingVery well played from both Kit and Alfie, especially Kit seing someone who bertrayed his family and one of the reason for almost a destruction of House Stark. Theon did helped Sansa and as Jon pointed put, only reason for not killing him. Very well played. Jon, Davos and Missandei
Davos was pretty good in this besides fewer, also pointing out Jon's interest in Dany "She has a good heart." "I've noticed you staring at her good heart." Oh captain, My Captain. Finally someone said it, why Missandei and other followed Dany, not because of her name but because who she is. So the argument how dragons are only good thing about her, Well there ya go. Important for Jon to hear that and make an opinion on Dany because he starts to see who she really is. Field of Fire 2.0
Was pretty epic and have to say better than Battle of the Bastards. Mainly due to Drogon, you can't beat that and truly showing the horror of seeing and fighting a dragon was well conveyed. Dothraki being finally in action and living up to their reputation was a nice thing to see. Especially guys basically almost standing on their horses firing 3 or 4 arrows at the same time, with a deadly accuracy. Still it takes balls for Jaime and Bronn to fight along with the Lannisters, when they know they are up against anuclear weapon. Bronn hitting Drogon with a scorpion bolt was intense and same as that tracking shot of his going through the battlefield in an absolute mayhem.
Jaime, Tyrion and DanySeeing Tyrion and Jaime in horror and shock with all the carnage and chaos. It's an aspect of the warfare that nobody likes, even experienced people like these two. Jaime vs Dany and Drogon was pretty damn epic, when you think one of them might bite it. If it wasn't for the leaks, damn I would have thought the worst there. Dany risking her life to get that bolt from Drogon was cute, as her mother she has that instincts. Music, cinematography and choreography really made that battle pretty epic and fun to watch. I was sceptical beforehand of the purpose of this battle but seeing it with the context makes me appeciate it a lot more. DRACARYS! :Zdragonburnknight: Final thoughtsFor me season is getting better and better and better. After first two slower episodes, it picks up the pace.
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Post by breakfest on Aug 7, 2017 3:03:43 GMT -5
Knew I was right to hold off. This is what a 10 looks like.
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Post by direwolf on Aug 7, 2017 3:29:39 GMT -5
10 from me.
Finally an episode where all the interactions and dialogue were perfectly pitched, even if a few were creepy or upsetting. And the action sequences were awesome also showed what damage Dany can really do when she chooses. I think the episode made it clear she was attacking military targets and can still be talked down from going all Mad Queen when things go badly. But she often teeters on the edge. Jaime going down in the water in full armour better not just be brushed over next episode though!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 3:35:45 GMT -5
Bronn is damn lucky Dany only brought Drogon. He would have been a sitting duck trying to aim and fire that scorpion had there been multiple dragons flying around.
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Post by freypies on Aug 7, 2017 4:13:50 GMT -5
Easy 10 for me. Top 3 episode of the show in my opinion - not a scene I didn't like.
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Post by melrose on Aug 7, 2017 4:31:35 GMT -5
Easy and immediate 10. Heck, I'd give 11 if I could.
Watched (ahem) the leak two days ago, immediately rewatched it (which I've never done before), still had goosebumps when the dragon appeared, and today watched it for the third time (again, goosebumps). I loved the Stark reunion, had chills at 'chaos is a ladder' line, enjoyed seeing Arya spar with Brienne, appreciated every single thing that came out of Davos's mouth, and then the battle - f**cking hell. I have no words.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 4:59:28 GMT -5
I was going to give this one a very high 9 at the moment, possibly to be upgraded to a 10 after a rewatch. But fuck it, I’ll not bother with waiting and just go for a 10. Any problems I have are too miniscule to count as actual problems and that ending battle was everything I imagined and more.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 5:54:04 GMT -5
10. Top 3 episode for me. This is it guys, I'm done. Done with this show. Done with this world. Done. Adiós.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 6:38:02 GMT -5
10. Top 3 episode for me. This is it guys, I'm done. Done with this show. Done with this world. Done. Adiós.
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Post by Lady Sansa's Direwolf on Aug 7, 2017 11:24:54 GMT -5
Bronn is damn lucky Dany only brought Drogon. He would have been a sitting duck trying to aim and fire that scorpion had there been multiple dragons flying around. That was my thought. If the other two were around, Bronn would never have gotten that good of a hit.
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