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Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon - (and beyond) Discussion (spoilers allowed)

Cersei looked waayyyy hotter than last season.
 
We really should keep this spoiler free. If I hadn't read the books there is no way I'd be reading this. Tons of info is flying around.
 
EatLeadCommie said:
Really seems like they pumped a lot of money into the season opener. I hope this doesn't end up like Rome where they have to kill it due to budget constraints.

Solid first episode. I have no problems with any of the acting from any of the characters, but I haven't read the books so I don't have a preset idea of what the characters are like or are supposed to be like. I think the guy playing Rob does a fine job and they've obviously lined up bigger roles for he and Geoffrey this season. I have to say that I was impressed with the guy playing Geoffrey in this episode too. He has grown into his character well, the little shit.
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I didn't really have a ton of preconceived notions of Robb, he is a much bigger character in the show than the books to this point.
 
Let me ask something for those who have read the books. I think the question can be answered without much spoilage. The dire wolves seem to have some kind of strange mystical symbiotic relationship with their owners, and also seem to be heavily involved in dreams and visuals in the series. Is this like it is in the book, and is there a reason for it that can be explained without giving away much?
 
EatLeadCommie said:
Let me ask something for those who have read the books. I think the question can be answered without much spoilage. The dire wolves seem to have some kind of strange mystical symbiotic relationship with their owners, and also seem to be heavily involved in dreams and visuals in the series. Is this like it is in the book, and is there a reason for it that can be explained without giving away much?
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Keep watching it will be explained.
 
EatLeadCommie said:
Let me ask something for those who have read the books. I think the question can be answered without much spoilage. The dire wolves seem to have some kind of strange mystical symbiotic relationship with their owners, and also seem to be heavily involved in dreams and visuals in the series. Is this like it is in the book, and is there a reason for it that can be explained without giving away much?
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The starks are telepathically linked to their wolves and 'become' the wolves when they dream. Eventually Bran becomes powerful enough to take control of any animal or person
 
I blew through Season 1 in like 3 days. I absolutely love this. Question for those who have/are reading the books.

Is it worth reading and watching simultaneously? I would obviously always be behind with the books.
 
61raddeac said:
I blew through Season 1 in like 3 days. I absolutely love this. Question for those who have/are reading the books.

Is it worth reading and watching simultaneously? I would obviously always be behind with the books.
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The books are incredible. Its up to you to start reading them, its a large large task.
 
Go said:
The books are incredible. Its up to you to start reading them, its a large large task.
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I'm in the car 2 & 1/2 hours a day and listen to the books on tape. Highly recommend this if you have a long commute.
 
61raddeac said:
I blew through Season 1 in like 3 days. I absolutely love this. Question for those who have/are reading the books.

Is it worth reading and watching simultaneously? I would obviously always be behind with the books.
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If you want to get ahead you could skip the first book and still be perfectly fine.
 
Here is a thought I just came up with dealing with Jon Snow. We know that Roberts rebellion started and lasted around a year or so. When Ned came back he magically had a "******* kid". Here is my theory about it: Jon Snow isn't Ned's kid but instead is Lysanna/Rhaegar son instead, This would therefore make him blood of the dragon and for him to be able to ride one of the dragons. Also would make sense why Ned never would tell anyone about Jon's mother and also what his last promise to his sister was that was never fully explained.

In addition would also piece together the fact that the "prince who was promised" or Azor Ahai reborn was to be born to to Rhaegar.
Thoughts?
 
seawolf2010 said:
Here is a thought I just came up with dealing with Jon Snow. We know that Roberts rebellion started and lasted around a year or so. When Ned came back he magically had a "******* kid". Here is my theory about it: Jon Snow isn't Ned's kid but instead is Lysanna/Rhaegar son instead, This would therefore make him blood of the dragon and for him to be able to ride one of the dragons. Also would make sense why Ned never would tell anyone about Jon's mother and also what his last promise to his sister was that was never fully explained.

In addition would also piece together the fact that the "prince who was promised" or Azor Ahai reborn was to be born to to Rhaegar.
Thoughts?
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i think that is very likely, and an awesome theory. i had the vague outlines of that while reading but i never thought it through as well as you just explained it. i like it.
 
seawolf2010 said:
Here is a thought I just came up with dealing with Jon Snow. We know that Roberts rebellion started and lasted around a year or so. When Ned came back he magically had a "******* kid". Here is my theory about it: Jon Snow isn't Ned's kid but instead is Lysanna/Rhaegar son instead, This would therefore make him blood of the dragon and for him to be able to ride one of the dragons. Also would make sense why Ned never would tell anyone about Jon's mother and also what his last promise to his sister was that was never fully explained.

In addition would also piece together the fact that the "prince who was promised" or Azor Ahai reborn was to be born to to Rhaegar.
Thoughts?
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I guess I will leave this in spoilers too. Your theory is a very common one, among some fans it's taken as fact considering how well it fits. Other think it is too "obvious" and that there will be an additional twist. I don't think it is that obvious to your average reader and generally think you're right, but GRRM is pretty good at surprising the audience so we'll see.
 
TBDeac said:
I guess I will leave this in spoilers too. Your theory is a very common one, among some fans it's taken as fact considering how well it fits. Other think it is too "obvious" and that there will be an additional twist. I don't think it is that obvious to your average reader and generally think you're right, but GRRM is pretty good at surprising the audience so we'll see.
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Bolded part is very true
 
I'm not even sure what that last seen was showing?
 
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