OT: Game of Thrones refresher plan

[slag]

I read all the ones that were out (the first 4) when I saw a story in the news about HBO going to do the show, back before it went on the air.

He gets too fucking bogged down in detail later in the series IMO, and could have moved the story along in half the pages but I still liked them and will continue to read them when he finally gets the fuck around to finishing the next two.

One nice thing about doing what you're doing (and what I did for the first 4) was that you don't have to wait years for him to get the next one out ... at least until you finish what's out there.

[phillyeagles36]

Try "The Killers" on netflix

[3rd & Inches]

I watched the first episode of The Killing on Netflix, I'll have to check out bloodline.

[phillyeagles36]

I watched the first episode of The Killing on Netflix, I'll have to check out bloodline.

Stick to it. It's a really good show

[phillyeagles36]

Try "The Killers" on netflix

edit:The Killing

[slag]

The Killing on Netflix is a continuation of a show that was on cable.

You should watch the seasons that were on there before you watch the Netflix set (although they stand alone, sort of).

[slag]

Been there done that ... watched it on cable and finished up on Netflix.

[TerpEagle]

Thinking about doing a 5 episode refresher binge tomorrow.

Thoughts on must watch list?

Red wedding
purple wedding
watchers on the wall
Mountain and the viper
Tyrion trial

[TerpEagle]

Heh, awesome. I read book 1, but I need a break.

Read through 3 if you continue. 3 is the best. 4 is ok and still on 5. They slog down a bit and it looks like season 5 of the show is moving past and away from them in good ways.

[TerpEagle]

I read all the ones that were out (the first 4) when I saw a story in the news about HBO going to do the show, back before it went on the air.

He gets too fucking bogged down in detail later in the series IMO, and could have moved the story along in half the pages but I still liked them and will continue to read them when he finally gets the fuck around to finishing the next two.

One nice thing about doing what you're doing (and what I did for the first 4) was that you don't have to wait years for him to get the next one out ... at least until you finish what's out there.

It seems pretty clear that the show is going to move on and do its own thing. I know some aSoIaF purists don't like that but I think it's good. It means eventually finishing the books may have some surprises.

[3rd & Inches]

Watched the mountain and the viper last night. That scene is so brutal. "Aren't you gonna atleast wear a helmet?"

[AthensEagle]

Viper shouldn't have DJaxed

[AthensEagle]

It definitely sucks for the "book first movie second " crew. Lifetime member here.

[3rd & Inches]

Yep, celebrated before the ball crossed the goal line.

[hoo bleeds green]

It definitely sucks for the "book first movie second " crew. Lifetime member here.

Yep. Oh well, the TV series has actually done a decent job cutting out redundant/meaningless plot lines -- the fourth and fifth books were tedious because of them.