Game of Thrones News/Discussion/Speculation TAG Ep Spoilers

[Crazy Tom]

Am I falling prey to the hype that preceded it, or is the acting just not that great?

[dragongirl]

I thought the acting was really good.

[Graybrew1]

I agree, I liked the acting.

[Andron]

Winter-is-coming.net posted 3 preview clips of The Kingsroad (1.02)
Enjoy http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...the-kingsroad/

[Ser Scot A Ellison]

Boy, oh boy, could I spoil the hell out of the first time viewers of this series.

[dragongirl]

SO excited!! Is it Sun yet?

[The Mighty 6 platoon]

Boy, oh boy, could I spoil the hell out of the first time viewers of this series.

Well don't, have the fun is watching new people to the series and their suprise with these plot twists.

[Andron]

Boy, oh boy, could I spoil the hell out of the first time viewers of this series.

Well don't, have the fun is watching new people to the series and their suprise with these plot twists.

Exactly! Let the noobs discover the story themselves...

For all the people who've read the books, there's a thread for you http://forum.gateworld.net/showthrea...for-everything)

There's a great interview with Lena Headey (Cersei) over on winter-is-coming.net. (contains spoilers for all books!)
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...h-lena-headey/

[magictrick]

Exactly! Let the noobs discover the story themselves...

For all the people who've read the books, there's a thread for you http://forum.gateworld.net/showthrea...for-everything)

There's a great interview with Lena Headey (Cersei) over on winter-is-coming.net. (contains spoilers for all books!)
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...h-lena-headey/

Lena is awesome and she sounds down to earth in that interview.

[Andron]

HBO has released the synopses of episodes 3 to 7.

Episode #3: “Lord Snow” (May 1)

Spoiler:

Arriving at King’s Landing after his long journey, Ned (Sean Bean) is shocked to learn of the Crown’s profligacy from his new advisors. At Castle Black, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) impresses Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) at the expense of greener recruits. Suspicious that the Lannisters had a hand in Bran’s fall, Catelyn (Michelle Fairey) covertly follows her husband to King’s Landing, where she is intercepted by Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen), aka “Littlefinger,” a shrewd longtime ally and brothel owner. Cersei (Lena Headey) and Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) ponder the implications of Bran’s (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) recovery; Arya (Maisie Williams) studies swordsmanship. On the road to Vaes Dothrak, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) finds herself at odds with Viserys (Harry Lloyd).

Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Brian Kirk.


Episode #4: “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” (May 8)

Spoiler:

Ned looks to a book for clues to the death of his predecessor, and uncovers one of King Robert’s (Mark Addy) bastards. Robert and his guests witness a tournament honoring Ned. Jon takes measures to protect Samwell (John Bradley) from further abuse at Castle Black; a frustrated Viserys clashes with Daenerys in Vaes Dothrak; Sansa (Sophie Turner) imagines her future as a queen, while Arya envisions a far different future. Catelyn rallies her husband’s allies to make a point, while Tyrion finds himself caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Brian Kirk.


Episode #5: “The Wolf and the Lion” (May 15)

Spoiler:

Incensed over news of Daenerys’ alliance with the Dothrakis, Robert orders a preemptive strike on the Targaryens that drives a wedge in his relationship with Ned. A captive Tyrion helps Catelyn, but receives a cold reception at the Eyrie from her sister, John Arryn’s widow Lysa (Kate Dickie). Sansa is charmed by the dashing Ser Loras Tyrell (Finn Jones), aka the Knight of Flowers. Arya overhears a plot against her father.

Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Brian Kirk.


Episode #6: “A Golden Crown” (May 22)

Spoiler:

Reinstated as the Hand, Ned sits for the King while Robert is on a hunt, and issues a decree that could have long-term consequences throughout the Seven Kingdoms. At the Eyrie, Tyrion confesses to his “crimes,” and demands that Lysa give him a trial by combat. Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) apologizes to Sansa; Viserys receives his final payment for Daenerys from Drogo (Jason Mamoa).

Written by Jane Espenson and David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Daniel Minahan.


Episode #7: “You Win or You Die” (May 29)

Spoiler:

Explaining that the future of the Lannisters is at stake, Tywin (Charles Dance) presses Jaime to “be the man you were meant to be” as they prepare for battle. Ned confronts Cersei about the secrets that killed Jon Arryn. With the fate of the missing Benjen (Joseph Mawle) very much on his mind, Jon Snow takes his Night’s Watch vows, though not with the assignment he coveted. After Ser Jorah (Iain Glenn) saves Daenerys from treachery, an enraged Drogo vows to lead the Dothraki where they’ve never gone before. An injured Robert takes pains to ensure an orderly transition at King’s Landing.

Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Daniel Minahan.


Source: http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...-may-episodes/

[MattSilver 3k]

Promo for Episode Three: Lord Snow.

[Cold Fuzz]

As a collector of soundtracks, I'm definitely interested in getting my hands on the score for Game of Thrones. Does anyone have any information on when it might be released or even if a release is planned? So far I haven't found anything.

[The Mighty 6 platoon]

Winter is Coming is reporting that the second ep matched the premiere for the ratings with 2.2 million turning in for the premiere of the episode, and several hundred thousand new viewers watching the repeats. Plus the on demand viewers continue to make the ratings soar.
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...r-episode-two/

[dragongirl]

That is great news If ratings keep up like this as long as George Martin gets the last of the books out and published there is no reason they wont make all of the books into a series

[Andron]

Westeros.org reports that the 2nd season will start shooting in late July
http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Ent...me_of_Thrones/