Game of Thrones - Season 8

[Dex]

52 minutes ago, Bronn said:

LOL pretty much the entire plot of episode 1 got leaked last night/late yesterday.

If you all want the details, as best as I can gather from the rough translation, let me know.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Bronn]

1 minute ago, CRA said:

lol okay... here goes:

Do not click the spoiler below unless you want to legitimately be spoiled. These really sound legit, and originate from the most accurate leaker from past seasons.

last chance

The first sequence, unless there is a cold opening scene that was rumored to be filmed by another "leaker," is the sequences from the preview of Jon and Dany's entourage making their way to Winterfell.

We'll get a scene of Tyrion and Varys riding in a wagon, joking about genitals.

Jon and Bran reunite, with Jon commenting on Bran being a man now, compared to when he last saw him. Sansa, as sitting leader of Winterfell, is tasked with delivering Winterfell to Dany. She does so, reluctantly.

Dany tries to flatter Sansa about her beauty, how beautiful the North is, etc. Sansa is still somewhat unimpressed.

Bran seems eager to move this all along so that they can get down to business.

We're taken to a large hall in Winterfell with lots of Northern houses in attendance. Sansa is seated on one side of the dais, and Dany on the other. Sansa introduces her, reluctantly.

The talk shifts to status of the Northern armies. They are pretty much thin. There is also some vocal opposition to the idea of following Dany, as Lyanna Mormont talks about them choosing Jon to be King in the North. The soldiers/leaders from the Eyrie in attendance don't want to follow Dany, and want to leave Winterfell. Jon talks about needing/wanting allies. Tyrion speaks up on Jon's behalf, and talks about how even Cersei has agreed to send Lannister troops to aid in the fight to come. This actually upsets some of the Northern people more, offended that Lannister troops would be in the North. Jon tries to convince everyone that it is for the greater good. Ravens will be sent out around the realm asking for assistance with the new threat (the wall coming down.) The assembly pretty much ends, and Sansa goes to Jon, pissed that he not only bent the knee to Dany in the first place, but even angrier that he's bargained with Cersei for Lannister troops. Tyrion and Sansa reunite in a more face to face conversation, and talk goes to their previous marriage, and how they'll go about erasing the legitimacy of it. She also asks Tyrion about trusting Cersei to send the troops. I'm not sure if he actually tells Sansa this, but he knows of Cersei's pregnancy, and that she will have an heir. He uses this logic to tell Sansa that, yes, he trusts her to send the troops.

We cut to another reunion scene. This time it is Jon and Arya. They talk about how they've changed, and Arya shows that she still has Needle. Jon asks her if she's had to use it, and she makes a casual "a couple times" type response. Jon shows off Longclaw, and talks of its Valyrian steel. The talk shifts a little with Jon basically asking Arya to convince Sansa that Dany is what they need.

Now the scene shifts down to Kings Landing. Qyburn and Cersei. They are watching the arrival of Euron and the Golden Company. He informs her about the raven he received, about the wall coming down. She is pleased, knowing that they will be decimated in time for her to send her new troops.

Cut to Euron on his boat. He's got Yara prisoner and has basically turned her into Reek v 2.0. She asks him to kill her, but he tells her that she is his blood, and therefore he cannot kill her. He also talks of his intentions to bed Cersei.

Euron and the Golden Company arrive before Cersei and have some introductions. Harry Strickland is the leader of the Golden Company. He's brought over 20,000 troops for the cause. Euron gets his wish, to bed Cersei. During/after which she brings up that the Golden Company were supposed to supply War Elephants as well. She's pretty pissed about it.

At some point, not sure of the pacing, Theon rescues Yara and kills Euron. I'm not sure if this is during the first episode, or in episode two. She's broken, but he takes her home. Again, not sure when this happens and if the whole sequence is on camera (taking her home.) At some point, he gets her permission to take the Greyjoy fleet and men to aid in the defense of Winterfell.

There's a scene in which Davos, Varys, and Tyrion are organizing the Northen troops. The Karstarks have yet to arrive. Talk goes to the obvious blooming romance between Jon and Dany.

Then comes the dragons. There is a scene involving both Dothraki and Unsullied troops "checking in on" and/or feeding them. It is reported back that they've been fed. Dany and Jon head out to check in on them themselves, which is the scene in which we see in the trailer. Dany mounts Drogon, and encourages Jon to mount Rhaegal. He's very hesitant, talking about "How am I supposed to know how to ride a dragon?" but Rhaegal allows him to get on board. They fly around about, and it sounds pretty funny how Jon is acting about being on a dragon, afraid of falling, etc. lol. They eventually land, and Jon and Dany kiss.

After this scene, we cut to the forges at Winterfell. Gendry is hard at work. Arya in observance and swooning. The Hound is present, and we get some dialogue between all three. The Hound is pretty tense at the beginning, bringing up how Arya should have killed him, etc. But in the end, they are both glad to be there, and the mood is good. Gendry rags Arya a bit, calling her "my lady" again, etc. Talk goes to weaponry, and Gendry is going to/does make the Hound a Dragonglass axe. Arya wants him to turn the Cat's Paw dagger into a spear for her.

Sansa and Jon have yet another scene, in which the discussion again goes back to him bending the knee to Dany. Sansa basically asks Jon if he did it for Winterfell or for himself/love.

Sam gets introduced to Dany by Jorah. Talk goes to Sam being the one that cured Jorah's Greyscale. Dany confesses to Sam what she did to his father. He's okay with it because he knew how his father was, but it was still his father. She also tells him it happened to his brother too, which Sam is obviously more upset by. He leaves them, conflicted. He searches for Bran.

Bran and Sam have a conversation, in which they both confirm Jon's parentage. Bran tells Sam that he has to be the one to tell Jon.

Sam heads to the crypts, where he finds Jon. Jon knows something is up based on Sam's appearance. He asks what is wrong, so Sam tells him of the news he received from Dany. Jon didn't know about any of that. Sam goes on to explain that Dany doesn't have to be queen, and that Jon could be king. This is where he drops the official knowledge to Jon about his true parentage. Jon doesn't believe it, because "Noble Ned" but Sam tells him it was obviously to protect him. He tells him that he, not Dany, is the rightful heir of the Seven Kingdoms. The scene cuts here.

We find Edd, Tormund, and Berric arriving back at Castle Black. They've got to send out ravens to spread the news of what has happened, not knowing that Bran already knows. However, before they can reach the rookery, they find mysterious symbols/drawings on the walls of a building. Something about it spooks them enough that they flee, not reaching the ravens.

The Night King arrives at Castle Black on Viserion, with his troops, many of which are Night's Watch members (I'm supposing reanimated.) Roll credits.

 

[Bronn]

HBO doing damage control already. Had the leaker's original video removed claiming copyright, etc.

He reuploaded, removing all images/etc. from that video. HBO had that one taken down too, even though it had no violations.

This dude is 100% a wildling. It also gives everything he's said a lot more validation.

Still though, it could all be hype. I look forward to the premiere just as much as I always have, and I hope everyone else does too. If things are off from what he has said, that'll be cool too.

[Dex]

2 minutes ago, Bronn said:

HBO doing damage control already. Had the leaker's original video removed claiming copyright, etc.

He reuploaded, removing all images/etc. from that video. HBO had that one taken down too, even though it had no violations.

This dude is 100% a wildling. It also gives everything he's said a lot more validation.

Still though, it could all be hype. I look forward to the premiere just as much as I always have, and I hope everyone else does too. If things are off from what he has said, that'll be cool too.

I read the first 5 sentences but it just felt wrong. Part of what makes GoT great is the shock factor. I will resist the urge.... 

[Harbingers]

Meh who cares about GoT, Deadwood is finally getting its ending. 

[Bronn]

6 minutes ago, Dex said:

I read the first 5 sentences but it just felt wrong. Part of what makes GoT great is the shock factor. I will resist the urge.... 

There is another "leaker" who has taken issue with some of the things mentioned in the ones I posted. Some sequencing changes, some not 100% correct things, etc.

So, I use things like that when I am watching to know that, while I may have a general and good idea of what is going to happen, there will be some surprises.

 

[Bronn]

Just now, Harbingers said:

Meh who cares about GoT, deadwood is finally getting its ending. 

GoT is easily the best television show of all time. So w/e.



*cue Dex telling me that The Wire is actually the GOAT

[CRA]

1 minute ago, Bronn said:

GoT is easily the best television show of all time. So w/e.



*cue Dex telling me that The Wire is actually the GOAT

GOT has to get through it's ending to really be ranked.   If they are able to ending it well (which is the hardest thing in TV) will dictate where it stands in the rankings IMO.  

[Harbingers]

GoT had one good season.

The Wire and Deadwood are the GOAT. BSG(2000’s version) was better than GoT post season one. 

Good writing/character arch’s > shock value TV.

[Harbingers]

5 minutes ago, CRA said:

GOT has to get through it's ending to really be ranked.   If they are able to ending it well (which is the hardest thing in TV) will dictate where it stands in the rankings IMO.  

Hopefully the people who wrote it can fix George RR Martins shitty writing style. 

[Bronn]

Just now, CRA said:

GOT has to get through it's ending to really be ranked.   If they are able to ending it well (which is the hardest thing in TV) will dictate where it stands in the rankings IMO.  

I think I disagree.

GoT became a cultural phenomenon. It is firmly entrenched in our society, moreso than fantasy front-runners like Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as the pinnacle of the genre. You see references to it everywhere now, and in other forms of media/shows even.

Not only that, but I would argue that the show has definitely boosted the interest/sales of the books that were their predecessor.

I can agree that they can totally botch the ending and turn people off. But, I think when you look at the bigger picture, GoT the show has actually opened a lot of doors for other works. Networks (including HBO) are already trying to find their next Fantasy super series.

What did The Wire, The Sopranos, Lost, or any other contender for the crown open up for anyone else? The only one I think that could compare might be something like Star Trek.

[Dex]

7 minutes ago, Bronn said:

GoT is easily the best television show of all time. So w/e.



*cue Dex telling me that The Wire is actually the GOAT

[Bronn]

1 minute ago, Harbingers said:

Hopefully the people who wrote it can fix George RR Martins shitty writing style. 

LOL your opinions are terrible.

If anything about GRRMs books are terrible, it is the fact that he writes them too slowly now.

[Dex]

Despite The Wire's pragmatic and novelesque approach to storytelling I still think if it aired today with proper marketing it would be huge and would win multiple Emmys. It is simply, the goat.