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The pre intro credit scene really rammed down our throats the "she's going crazy" angle
And during the first third of the episode with Tyrion mentioning the bells, surrendering and how it would save the innocents. Just like the crypt of Winterfell were supposed to be safe, they foreshadow things happening completely wrong too easily
 

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Finally got around to seeing it. My favorite bit is Tyrion liberating his brother. So much love between those two. It’s ironic how the actors playing the Lannister’s have given us much more rounded and moving performances than let’s say the Starks.
Daenery’s going full Ragnarok has been foreshadowed for long time, yes, but they hadn’t really done a good job of developing that madness in this season. We needed to see more of her losing her mind before.
 

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Jon will be a pointless character up until the end wont he?
We all talk about Dany but he's even worse with 'the same face in ever scene' acting. Always has that I'm shocked and surprised face. Just like that Steven Seagal meme. Whatever happens he's the same. Maybe he moves his eyebrows a bit just for kicks.
Crap actors in the key roles, plus mediocre writing and a focus on action set pieces over nuanced character arcs. That is the continual failure of this show. Jon is a dumb action hero in this, Dany equally shallow, a waste of what could and should have been far more interesting characters.
 

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Jon or Arya killng the Mad Queen would be most logical but then again too simplistic. There's definitely a big twist. Or maybe Dany will try to kill Jon first.
 

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Exactly. Shes like a police officer and the poor citizens are the poor citizens. Theres no reason for her to brutalize them but she does anyway.
:lol:

Well played sir.
 

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He got them wrong for what its worth and everyone he mentioned was pretty obvious.
Yeah, ridicolous to have a go at him for that? Literally any guess would be a "spoiler" if you don't need to get all of them right. Jesus, some people.
 

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Jon or Arya killng the Mad Queen would be most logical but then again too simplistic. There's definitely a big twist. Or maybe Dany will try to kill Jon first.
Arya will. This show isn't that deep anymore, they shove things down your throat.
 

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The best ep of this season, really had that GoT feel to it that's been missing since season 5 or 6.
 

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They killed of the Night King for this. They have really fecked it up this season.
 
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Jon or Arya killng the Mad Queen would be most logical but then again too simplistic. There's definitely a big twist. Or maybe Dany will try to kill Jon first.
I think she'll have a go first. Wonder if she'll try to get the dragon to burn him but the dragon refuses.
 

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I loved it, Danny going full fecking Tonto was expected but well done, the Arya escape sequence was tense and beautifully shot and cleganebowl was worth the wait.
 

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Ah, now i get it:

Obviously it was with amazing timing Bran made Jon realize his heritage and good timing for Jon to tell Dany his heritage. Even better timing for Jon to tell Arya and Sansa.

It then definitely made the uniting purpose of putting dany on the throne so much easier.
 

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On another note, we really have to spare a thought for all the poor little girls named Daenery’s by overzealous GOT fan parents.
 

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Just watched it. My thought are that Miguel Sapochnik is an amazing director and some of those battle scenes were incredible but sadly he was let down by absolute turd writing from the creators. Danny going nuts was beyond fecking dumb.

But hey, at least we got some big deaths this time.
 

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Just watched it. My thought are that Miguel Sapochnik is an amazing director and some of those battle scenes were incredible but sadly he was let down by absolute turd writing from the creators. Danny going nuts was beyond fecking dumb.

But hey, at least we got some big deaths this time.
Yeah I think I agree with that. Visually the best episode of the season. Thought the music was really top drawer too.
 

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On another note, we really have to spare a thought for all the poor little girls named Daenery’s by overzealous GOT fan parents.
Would love to know if there are any weirdo parents who named their child Cersei, Ramsay or Joffrey after the show?
 

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Stannis would have been such a great king.

I liked Renly too. And Dickon.
It's kind of hard to now to a great candidate to the throne.

Jon is obviously the leading candidate now because of his heritage, but he is dumber than door and constantly makes the wrong choices and get tons his own people killed.

He has just and good heart though, but he doesn't seem to posess the intelligence to rule an empire.

I actually think Sansa would make the best Queen with Tyrion as hand.

Brann just sitting on the iron throne drooling while he's spaced out would also be pretty sweet
 

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One thing's for sure after this season, the Wire still remains untouched as the GOAT.
 

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Stannis would have been such a great king.

I liked Renly too. And Dickon.
I still think Stannis would have been the best king for Westeros. Respected and distinguished military commander from a respected Western house, tough but never unfair, relentless but also honourable. It’s a shame the battle with Boltons went the way it did. Stannis with Jon Snow by his side would have been the best way to unite the kingdoms and secure peace.