They're hyping the return of champion James on Monday. These past two weeks have been rather weak in comparison.
That's why I say it must have been improvised. If this was the plan from the beginning, or heck, even just 2-3 seasons ago, then they could have developped that storyline so easily. Instead they just pulled it out of nowhere.
Based on how things have transpired so far this season (GOT), I gotta say, I'm not really looking forward to the final episode. I anticipate the story moving along quickly at the beginning to allow for time to wrap things up.
- dany killed, or flies home on dragon
- snow declines throne
- gendry claims throne, arya by his side
Before this season, i thought the battle with the WW would tie in directly to the battle at KL. Instead, the battle was fought and done with. They hinted that the tired army wasn't ready to go to KL, that it would somehow impact the battle there, but it didn't. The army was none the worse for wear. Even the Dothraki seemed to recoup their numbers (didn't most die?).
Such an intricate story, yet most of it didn't factor in to the final outcome. What was the point of the WW? Bran and the 3 eyed raven? What was the point of all of Arya's training - just to play fight Brienne and sneak up on the NK?
Instead of it all tying together at the end, it's just rushed.
In retrospect, Dany didn't have to assemble an army. She could have just flown to KL on her dragon and taken over the Red Keep / throne.
Small changes just over EP 5 and a little before.
- when the dragon is shot down over the water, have Dany circle around behind the fleet and destroy it then and there. The fleet and sword fight on the beach were useless in EP 5.
- in the battle, have Dany and dragon destroy the scorpions and open the gates, then set her sights on the Red Keep.
- Cersei, in the window of the Red Keep, defiantly stands face to face with hovering Dany and dragon, using herself as bait.
- scorpions are revealed in adjacent windows, and fired, wounding the dragon. This is where Dany flies about in a rage, burning what she can.
- Cersei is flushed out to take cover. They run into Arya and the Hound. Battle between the brothers, and Arya dispenses the 4 guards, then kills Cersei.
- if there's a plan for Dany, let her survive the fall. Otherwise, let her fall under her dragon. A fitting way to die, rather than a revenge stabbing.
/ EP5
About tying the two events, an idea would be to have Dany's conquest happening in Season 7. The Mad Queen stuff happens there. Then it's Night King stuff for Season 8, the good guys loses at WF and the WW go straight to KL and it's a Fire & Ice confrontation.
If Jon refuses the throne, it means Robert's claim is null. Gendry cant get the tgrone if Jon is recognized as Aegon Targaryen
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Just for those who arent aware lol, but the Prequel Series for Game of Thrones will be tackling the whole White Walker origin, so thats basically why it seemed so "abrupt" for Season 8.
Everyone keeps demanding answers for the WW arc, well we havent gotten them because its the foundation of the next series. It will probably focus on the first "Long Night" as its culmination, Whole thing should focus heavily on the Starks of previous generations and the true origins of the White Walkers.
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I don't get the link. Robert defeated the Targaryens. In many ways Jon being Heir to the Throne should not even be a thing.
Just for those who arent aware lol, but the Prequel Series for Game of Thrones will be tackling the whole White Walker origin, so thats basically why it seemed so "abrupt" for Season 8.
Everyone keeps demanding answers for the WW arc, well we havent gotten them because its the foundation of the next series. It will probably focus on the first "Long Night" as its culmination, Whole thing should focus heavily on the Starks of previous generations and the true origins of the White Walkers.
Having said all that, they still should of made the last 2 seasons 20 episodes... For everyone cast and crew to have given so much for 6/7 years to see it ALMOST fall apart at the end...ONLY because of pacing.. it looks like it will be forever a slight blemish on otherwise great series
Definitely wasn't expecting this one.
Definitely wasn't expecting this one.
8 years...they still hyped it up over the first two episodes this year. It was all about the NK coming.Exactly. The NK should have been the ultimate vilain anyway. It's the only thing that would have made sense after 7 years of teasing with the winter is coming stuff.
Maybe you should read the post i replied to?
It said Jon would refuse the throne, hence he would be recognized as Aegon, hence Robert's rebellion would be delegitimized. But then he went on saying Gendry would get the throne. But how does that work if Aegon's story is known and Robert's rebellion is known for the sham it was???
The point is, his theory makes no sense.
Never understood why Cersei didn't have hidden scorpions near the Red Keep. Even behind her where she was standing by the window. So that when Dany is about to get close to her and burn her, Cersei step aside and the scorpion is activated and the spear goes through Drogon.
She could have had something arranged in the Throne room too like wildfire. If Dany enters it would be rigged to explode.
Well, he wouldn't refuse the throne in an official ceremony with a sworn statement "I, Aegon ...".
He'd just walk away, and those close to him would keep the secret. Varys' letters go nowhere. Tyrion dies or benefits by becoming the Hand, etc...
In any event, can you explain to me how the rebellion being a sham affects his status as heir. is it as simple as: the rebellion was for the wrong reasons, so even though you're a descendent of the King, your status as heir is void. I'm sure I missed some details along the way.
Gendry's claim is illegitimate because Robert's rebellion wasn't either. FFS the Targaryens built that city and kingdom. There's a huge difference between their claims.
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Gendry's claim is illegitimate because Robert's rebellion wasn't either. FFS the Targaryens built that city and kingdom. There's a huge difference between their claims.
If Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Ben Affleck could be Batman, I guess anyone can be Batman. Hey. Can I be Batman too?
I am Batman /Christian Bale's voice
Does that really matter? Is that how it works? - we overthrew your monarchy, but in retrospect, the reason wasn't really that great, so we have to give it back.
Seriously, is this some accepted rule in the story that i missed, or just your opinion on the way it ought to be?
It seems to me that the son of a King should be heir, regardless of how the King came to power.
This is far worst than the Affleck call. At least Affleck fitted very well physically. Looked like Bruce Wayne.
Pattisson... is just wtf?