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27. I am beginning to think that GOT does not

Mon May 12, 2014, 05:51 AM

May 2014

really work that well as an HBO series.

There are way too many characters and way too many plot lines to adequately cover the books in a 50-55 minute weekly episode. This season it seems like you may have 2-3 decent scenes a week. I like Tyrion, Jamie, and Bronn (and would like more Oberyn) but could care less about anything else at King's Landing. Daenerys had a great story line last season and is not more of a background character this season. The Greyjoys could just fall off the face of the earth. I find that the minor characters/plot lines a waste of screen time.

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His first choice NewJeffCT May 2014 #15

Of course. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #16

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Tyrion did ask him in the books NewJeffCT May 2014 #35

it's apparent in the books that she didn't have a choice TorchTheWitch May 2014 #26

I think there were two good reasons for her to lie. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #28

yeah, I think that's it TorchTheWitch May 2014 #36

was it just me NewJeffCT May 2014 #14

that didn't happen to me TorchTheWitch May 2014 #24

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yes NewJeffCT May 2014 #18

Do we take him as an avid liar? Baitball Blogger May 2014 #29

Wait, are you still talking abou Prycelle? cemaphonic May 2014 #49

So all this talk about remembering Tyrion's good deeds was bullshit. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #50

The actor who plays Ser Davos is so good in this role. rudolph the red May 2014 #19

he's been one of my favorites, too TorchTheWitch May 2014 #22

What was the punch line to Davos' friend's story? Mike Daniels May 2014 #20

"Bring me my brown pants!" rudolph the red May 2014 #21

hahaha! I couldn't understand what they said either TorchTheWitch May 2014 #23

I am beginning to think that GOT does not avebury May 2014 #27

When I replayed the show last night, I fast forwarded through the Greyjoy parts, Baitball Blogger May 2014 #30

My guess NewJeffCT May 2014 #32

Well, his life depends on role-playing the old Theon. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #33

Yes NewJeffCT May 2014 #34

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For the first time, I am pissed off at the show's creators Yavin4 May 2014 #42

agree on Dany this season NewJeffCT May 2014 #31

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I skimmed through most of the Ironborn stuff in the books TorchTheWitch May 2014 #40

well, when A Feast for Crows came out NewJeffCT May 2014 #41

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