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'Game of Thrones': Can the finale top last week's shocker?
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After last week's utterly shocking (if you haven't read the book) or expected but still amazing (if you have read it) development, where does "Game of Thrones" go from here?[If you're not up to date with the series, you might want to stop reading here. Because we're talking about the aforementioned shocker in the next paragraph.]
The killing of Ned Stark (Sean Bean) was utterly faithful to George R.R. Martin's novel, but fans of the show who haven't read the book were taken aback (and in some cases, more than a little angry) that the series would kill such a central character. Ned's death understandably leaves the Stark family in shock as well, and Sunday's (June 19) season finale will deal in part with Robb's (Richard Madden) assuming his father's place and seeking vengeance for his death, while Ned's daughter Sansa (Sophie Turner) feels even more despondent over her betrothal to Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), whose mother (Lena Headey) had a hand in Ned's death.
A preview of the finale is below. HBO also announced Friday that Season 2 of "Game of Thrones" will begin production in Northern Ireland on July 25 -- just four days after several cast members, Martin and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss make an appearance at Comic-Con. Season 2 will likely air in the first half of 2012.
Are you still reeling from last week's episode? What do you hope to see in the finale?
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Glad the show is following the books so closely. I love it. The backstabbing is still pretty tame to what comes in the later books. I highly suggest reading them.
The finale is a huge but it will be dependant on special effects. I hope it comes out right
I'd like to read the books, but then I wouldn't be surprised by the episodes...
The ending of the book (and season) is supposed to be shocking. I remember reading the book for the first time and pulling for Ned Stark the entire time. The ending of the book was rough. It shows you that no one is safe.
All I can say for those who haven't read the books is - Don't get too attached to anybody.
show will get cancelled next year. Because every one dies and backstabbing is part of the story. NO ONE IS A HERO. i do not think people will like this story. Will be utter Flop. people stop watching if there is no HERO.
I haven't read the books (not my genre for reaching but definitely for viewing) but have found the 'cliff notes' of what happens to what characters and the finale should be interesting if they can pull off a specific special effect as Herba mentioned above.
I wouldn't be so sure. Personally, I love those kinds of stories and have always wished there were more morally ambiguous entertainment.
The good old 'black and white' formula is too simplistic even for children. And it teaches them that someone is always right and the other person is wrong. And who do people usually think is right...? Yeah, themselves.
I've said it time and time again: I don't need a Hero with a capital 'H' to be into a story. There's much more to think about and consider when everyone is kind of wrong but you see where they're coming from. And the fan discussions are tons more interesting. ;) It becomes more about the kind of person watching and their personal belief sets than certain characters.
But not having a distinct good and bad guys division will make the show a bit too heavy for the casual watcher, yes. But I honestly see no fault in having only people who think along and are passionate about it as fans.
If people think this one is tough, just wait until season 3.
There are plenty of heroes and people to root for in these books - Dany, Jon, Arya, Tyrion (to an extent), Brienne, Asha, Arianne, Davos, Sam, Meera and Jojen, etc. Even Littlefinger, depending on your perspective.