No, not really. This is based on a novella (about 100-pages). The story is direct and to the point. Actually, they needed to add in content to even make it 6 episodes.
Seems more like a micro-series. Quick episodes and short season.
GOT might win the award for the Best Show Ever (seasons 1-5) and the Worse Show Ever (Season 8). LOL!
saw the scene where he gets it in the head. Thanks for the heads up!
No problem! It was a brutal shot, but you can tell that the brother didn't know who he was swinging at, just that there was a threat behind/to the side of him.
Not exactly!
Egg is Maester Aemon's younger brother. Aemon gave Egg his nickname:
No, he hasn't (yet). He was referred to in one of the early episodes.
Isn't Aemon at the Citadel during this time? I know him and Egg were close as kids and gave him his nickname. Their friendship plays a big part later on allowing Egg to ascend to the throne unchallenged.
Yes, that is correct regarding Aemon. They are good brothers! One of the few in Westeros.
The final season of GoT came out in 2019, before the pandemic.
Which is why show runners need to stick to the source material. These legendary authors are better storytellers than they are. Remember that rule!
The last episode is always the aftermath/wrap-up of the crazy penultimate episode. The dust needed to settle and future seasons set-up (i.e., Egg ending up with Dunk). I enjoyed the chill episode, but definitely expected it.
I knew Egg was lying when he said his father said he can go. I guess that sets up a plot for season 2
16 Tons is the ultimate anthem for the working class or commoner. My old man used to sing this to us when we were kids. This series is from the perspective of a commoner. Sir Arlen was no-one in Westeros history but to Dunc, he was a survivor and all he has to go on. Now Egg is to learn the lessons of the commoner, with all the hard knocks and obstacles that go along with it. I like the choice. The GOT Theme would not have worked here. The bathroom humor might also be a "common man" thing. Can't think of any other reason they would show that.
They also show Barathean taking a piss in the final episode.
Yea but do they have to show us the main character shitting while standing up in the first minute?
I viewed all that as being different for the sake of being different. Wanted to set right from the start this will be a different vibe then GoT or HoTD.
I don't disagree.
Since this thread is talking about the scene the writer/director accomplished the objective. Provoke discussion…question meaning…annoy people…checks all boxes. I personally thought the scene was forced and unnecessary.
They were making light of the Game of Thrones theme song by starting to play it and cutting directly to him shitting behind a tree while standing up.
I’m only talking about it as one of the weirder and more unpleasant aspects of the show.
Stop nitpicking. The show was great and they did an amazing job bringing the source material to life. GRRM was thrilled with it and involved every step of the way.
Ha, I was wondering why I was getting no response over there.
Disagree that it was “great” but it was entertaining.