You need to be a part of the many who have witnessed one of the most shocking, annoying and polarizing episodes of television in recent history, and you need to be hit in the face like a ton of bricks just like the rest of us.

Without doing so you wouldn’t understand why all week, thousands of fans have taken to Twitter, Facebook and other social media outlets to announce their feelings of pain, betrayal, disgust and confusion. From threats to HBO of cancelled subscriptions, to threats of jumping off various bridges around the world it was that intense.

Even though I’m not a book reader (I’ve  been waiting for the show to get far ahead enough that I won’t spoil the show) I made the mistake of visiting the GoT boards on IMDB. If you haven’t been there without reading the books I suggest you don’t, it’s filled with book readers that range from pretentious to oblivious that say things like “I’m not here to spoil anything, that’s just cruel. But if you think The Starks have had bad luck so far, wait until The Red Wedding, am I right? *wink-wink, nudge-nudge*”

Anyway, I knew better but did it anyway, and I was spoiled but it still didn’t make the scene any less difficult to take in. Even though I’m a rabid Daenerys Targaryen fan, I have always been a strong supporter of #TeamStark, and because of that, I would’ve had my throat cut as well this passed Sunday if this wer real life. Still, watching the show I felt as if I did.

And so did these people that we’re about to take a look at in this article, however I think some of them might be in a little worse shape then I am right now, check it out.

Game Of Thrones: Reactions  To “The Red Wedding”

So first up I think we have to look at actual reactions caught on video, it will make the following social media embeds that much more sympathetic, or funny depending on who you are (I choose the latter)

LOL @ Mckayla Maroney at 1:10

But the fun doesn’t stop there! There was an equal amount of shock in Twitter land, here are the 5 stages of grief, as represented in #hashtag form.

The Five Stages Of Grief For Game Of Thrones Fans

01. Denial

i dont know what just happened in game of thrones. i’m in shock.

— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) June 3, 2013

Game of Thrones just made me cry. I’m pretty sure a little part of me just died..I can’t comprehend what I just saw. I feel sick. — Austin Chesshire (@AustinCFilms) June 3, 2013

pastagod: public service announcement don’t watch game of thrones don’t do it man don’t tmblr.co/Zh7xIxmSs8l- — ∞Kerry-Anne (@kehri_behri) June 3, 2013

Robb Stark should still be alive. I hope The Lord of light brings him back. Lol what if! #GameOfThrones — Jacob Sloan (@JacobSloan22) June 3, 2013

Did I just watch scenes from the sequel to Wedding Crashers? #gameofthrones — Steven Amiri (@StevenAmiri) June 3, 2013

02. Anger

I’m fuckin heated right now james rr martin or whatever the fuck your name is your a sick man what’s next joffrey wins the war god damn — kurt (@VivaLa_Hendrix) June 3, 2013

I’m sure he meant George, but that’s okay dude, I know where you’re coming from.

I LOVE THIS SHOW AND I LOVE THE BOOKS BUT I HATE THEM AT THIS MOMENT AND I WANT TO BURN THEM AND PUKE ON THEIR ASHES. #GameOfThrones — Eva Snow(@EvaKlarenbeek) June 3, 2013

Game of Thrones can go fuck itself 20 times in the face with a fork. Done with this piece of shit. — Melad (@DominoTheory_) June 3, 2013

FUCK. GAME OF THRONES. FUCK THE BITCHASS NIGGA THAT WROTE THE BOOK. FUCK THE STUPID ASS ACTORS THAT ACT THAT SHIT — Penguin Princess (@PinguinoBesos) June 3, 2013

Game of thrones fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks fucking sucks — Nick Negri (@BigBaby_Negri) June 3, 2013

03. Bargaining

If something AWFUL…I mean WRETCHED..doesn’t happen to a Lannister next week (NOT Tyrion)…I’m done with #gameofthrones. — RICHELLE CAREY (@RichelleCarey) June 3, 2013

If only Admiral Ackbar had been in tonight’s Game of Thrones… youtube.com/watch?v=PLVjt4… — Ben C.W. Johnson (@johnsonbcw) June 3, 2013

04. Depression

If anyone needs me i’ll be humming “rains of castamere” rocking back & forth in the fetal position for the foreseeable future #gameofthrones — Katie Lucas (@KtLuWho) June 3, 2013

Dear Game of Thrones…Slit my wrists or pills? Which is faster? — Swishergirl (@Swishergirl24) June 3, 2013

FUCK YOU GAME OF THRONES IM CRYING SO HARD IM NOT MOVING EVER AGAIN I’LL AVENGE THE STARK FAMILY MYSELF GODDAMMIT #GameofThrones — Brie Medina (@BrieMedina) June 3, 2013

I literally want to die. Game of Thrones just ripped my heart out and pissed on it. — Anthony M. DiCosimo (@AnthonyDiCosimo) June 3, 2013

tonight’s episode of #gameofthrones was a barrel of laughs and by that i mean i wish i was dead — Spencer Stevens (@suddenlyspencer) June 3, 2013

05. Acceptance

The best way to read/watch Game of Thrones is to hate every character. That way the constant mass murder doesn’t get you down. — David M. Johnson (@davidmichael10) June 3, 2013

By Dothraki standards, I would consider this wedding a very entertaining affair #gameofthrones — Micheál Keane (@aexia) June 3, 2013

Hello everyone who is just arriving at the Game of Thrones despair meeting. We’ve all been waiting for you. — Dan Stefanidis (@elbasunu) June 3, 2013

Just able to form a coherent thought since #gameofthrones went off. I’m really a changed person. — Nigeria Jones (@ThaMgmt) June 3, 2013

And that folks is why you always go DJ over wedding band #gameofthrones — Chris Erickson (@EricksonCL) June 3, 2013

Of Course The Resident Comedians Came Out…

Why doesn’t George R.R. Martin use twitter? Because he killed all 140 characters. #gameofthrones — Carlos Adrianzen (@ingloriousClos) June 3, 2013

Half the actors who auditioned for #GameOfThrones were brutally murdered in the parking lot after not getting it. @gameofthrones #hbo — Owen Benjamin (@OwenBenjamin) June 3, 2013

#got this amused me. twitter.com/BethStearn/sta… — Beth (@BethStearn) June 3, 2013

Game of Thrones will end when only one person is left alive. I am officially renaming it “The Hunger Game of Thrones”. #GoT — Dan Anstey (@Dan_Anstey) June 3, 2013

it’s too bad ‘entourage’ didn’t end like that #GoT — Andy Levy (@andylevy) June 3, 2013

Then The Celebrities…

Just woke up from a nap and discovered 18 more “Game of Thrones” characters have been killed. — Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) June 7, 2013

The last episode of @gameofthrones has left me a complete mess — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 4, 2013

Throughout the day I’ll pause in the middle of whatever I’m doing, think about the last episode of @gameofthrones and just go, “fuuuuuck!” — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 6, 2013

Screen Goddess Elizabeth Banks was destroyed.

Holy Mother of F. I have nothing quippy or cool to say re: Game of Thrones. I’m shattered. #GoT — Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 3, 2013

One of her fans was so pissed that he took it out on her, to the point where she had to block him as a sacrifice to the gods. Your stock is rising Elizabeth Banks.

Was specifically NOT a spoiler. And you’re blocked as a sacrifice to the gods. RT @the_obrien: This counts as a spoiler. You suck. Shut up. — Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 3, 2013

And to come full circle, no social media party would be complete without you guessed it…

Death Threats!

If George Martin was in Auburn right now I’d stab him in the heart. — Alex Mastin (@mastinalex) June 3, 2013

I want to find George R. R. Martin and beat that fat fuck’s ass after tonight’s episode of Game of Thrones. — Fomes Peccati (@Fomes_Peccati) June 3, 2013

What better way to make a guy who’s already got a taste for blood to stop killing characters than to threaten him? Somehow I don’t George Martin will flinch. In fact judging by this video, i think he gets off on it.  

Anyway, it’s been a long time that anything on TV has had this many people talking so much about a regular episode (non-series finale) has had people talking so much. As pissed off as I was to see even MORE Starks die, it definitely made me realize that it’s one of greatest shows on TV. My obsession with it certainly doesn’t seem so bad anymore.

To close out, here’s a vine from Maisie Williams, one of the youngest cast members, but best characters on the show with her reaction to “The Red Wedding”. And if you still feel like taking in some GoT discussion, check out my Game Of Thrones Recap: The Rains Of Castamere and let me know what you thought about the episode.

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Okay, normally when I do a piece on one my shows, I like to crack a few jokes, spoof a few things and have fun with it.

But we’re nearing the end of the season, so this recap may be a little different/longer so as to reference earlier show material.

This was also a mind fuck of an episode so it’s a lot to cover. So let’s begin.

The Starks:

We open up with a scene between Catelyn and Robb in council. Things have been strained between the two ever since Lady Stark released Jaime Lannister in hopes to exchange him for her daughters in King’s Landing, pissing off some of the bannerman and Robb himself. Still, it’s at this point he’s realized that he’s not exactly free of fuck ups himself, by ignoring his mother’s advice, it has already cost his family quite a bit. They lost Winterfell when Theon “Thank God We Haven’t Seen Him In A Couple Of Episodes” Greyjoy tried to play big man in front of his father, and now Bran and Rickon are also gone.

Reluctantly, Catelyn agrees that asking Walder Frey for help is their only move, even though he can’t be trusted. But as she threatens to take away all that The Lannister’s love, it appears that The Stark’s have made up and now it’s time for war. Bring it on you yellow haired pricks!

Fast forward to Walder Frey’s house. Our “honoured guests” pass around the “bread and salt”, which should be noted as it was a custom of hospitality and protection. If you ate bread and salt in one’s home, you couldn’t harm each other under the sacred laws of hospitality, to do so will invoke the wrath of both the old gods and the new.

So as they settle in, Walder introduces an army of homely chicks as his various daughters and granddaughters, making Edmure look queasy in knowing that he’s about to marry one of these chicks, an extended olive branch after Robb broke his word. Something that he says Kings most of all shouldn’t break.

Robb continues with his apology as Walder responds with a slow clap worthy of a Karate Kid flick. He then asks to take a look at Talisa, the woman who Robb broke his promise to Walder’s daughters for. Frey is a cheerful old man, full of sunshine and politeness as he tells us how much he’d love to have a go at her, and that Robb betrayed his word for a firm pair of tits and a tight fit. The King is clearly insulted but holds his tongue in favor of diplomacy. Once Walder’s done being a prick, he says it’s time to party.

Daenerys Targaryen:

Off to Yunkai, we’re in another war council, this time with Dany and crew. And, as Daario moves around charming his way through the meeting, Ser Jorah’s jealousy of being in the friend zone is starting to show. He has doubts of Daario’s plan and intentions, so the decision is left up to Grey Worm (who is a boss). He says “fuck it, I like this guy, let’s fight these Yunkish pricks” (roughly translated of course)

Samwell:

Off to the least interesting story of the season, Piggy and his girlfriend wandering around the woods, she continues to demonstrate what an inbred hick she really is, while he pulls a Homer and shines ever so bright in her eyes.

There was another Sam that walked a lot, Samwise Gamgee! And Tarly makes that roly-poly bastard seem like Tywin Lannister!

I don’t “hate” the guy, but I’m not having a good time with how long this story is taking. If we’re going to watch people on a cross country mission, let it be Jaime and Brienne (who better have screen time in the finale).

Arya & The Hound:

Luckily we don’t have to put up with it very long as we’re over to my new favorite emerging duo, Sandor “The Hound” Clegane and Arya. She still hates his fucking guts, he’s still trying his best to be a prick but it’s starting to show that he’s not as bad as he wants us to believe.

Clegane stops an old salt pork merchant on his own way to the wedding with a broken down cart. He helps the unsuspecting stranger before knocking him out, intending to kill him and take his cart as “dead rats don’t squeak”. Arya manages to stop him and The Hound reminds her that one day her kindness will get her killed.

Bran, Rickon & The Wildlings:

We’re off to Bran and crew who need to weather a storm in an old windmill, little do they know, down the street Jon Snow and his new wildling buddies are planning to rob and kill a horse breeder against Jon’s wishes. Luckily for the lone horseman, the wildlings idea of a sneak attack is to spread out in a open field and run from 300 yards away. Because of this Jon is able to alert the man by making a noise with his sword against a rock, allowing the old man to escpape by horseback.

Arya & The Hound

Arya stands looking across the water at Walder Frey’s property with a look of despair on her face. The Hound taunts her by saying she’s afraid that she won’t make it. The closer she gets, the worse the fear gets. She then tells him he looked like a scared little girl in front of Lord Beric’s flaming sword (during the fight with The Brotherhood in the cave), and it’s because his own brother Gregor burnt his face in the fireplace like a “nice juicy mutton chop” that he’s such a punk about it. The Hound reminds her that this is the closest she’s been to her family since her daddy’s neck was snipped. She promises that “some day, I’m going to put a sword through your eye and out the back of your skull”. Such conversationalists these two are, I love it.

Bran, Rickon & The Wildlings:

Everyone tells Bran how cool he is now, but Jon Snow’s not feeling the same love from his friends outside. Orell demands that he’s gotta kill the old man to prove he’s one of them, crazy beard Tormund agrees but Jon’s too honorable and can’t do it. The wildlings are not impressed and close in on the bastard, he pushes Ygritte out of harm’s way and goes in on the scrap but Bran’s got other plans. If he can control Hodor, surely he can control the two dire wolves outside.

And that he does, no sooner than he rolls his eyes back the wolves make purina puppy chow out of the wildlings throats and Jon gets away, but not before getting his face clawed out by the dying Orell’ss eagle, he jumps on a horse and leaves Ygritte behind to chill with her friends who have already told her “he’s one of them (crows)”

Daario, Jorah & Grey Worm:

Back in Yunkai, Daario, Ser Jorah and Grey Worm are ready to sneak into the city. At which point they’ll kill a couple of guards, sneak through the city and open the front gate. But things don’t always go as planned. As soon as they’re inside, a group of 10-15 slave soldiers attack and we get to see that these three are no joke when it comes to swinging a sword and spear.

They make short work of them but are now surrounded by another 30 or so more slaves, this could get ugly.

Walder Fray’s House:

Off to the wedding, Walder bring his daughter down the aisle to give to Edmure, and what do you know? She’s smoking hot! Walder winks at Robb as if to say “this could’ve been yours”.

Bran, Rickon & The Wildlings:

Bran and crew sit around and talk about what just happened, apparently he’s the only “warg” that can control a human. Bran says he saw Jon through the eyes of the wolf and Osha says that’s a sign that they need to get to Castle Black (something that she’s been saying all along since she won’t go north of The Wall). Bran says he has to go north to find the three eyed raven, but won’t allow Rickon to come because if something happens to Bran, he would be the new Lord of Winterfell. Rickon protests, Osha comforts him, but this is the end of the road for the two brothers.

Daenerys Targaryen:

Back at Dany’s tent, she grows impatient but she won’t have to wait for long. Ser Jorah and Grey Worm report, but all Dany asks is “and Daario Naharis?”. Damn, Ser Jorah, double friend zone. The look on his face is like “WTF” as Dany looks through him in search of Daario, who then approaches informing her that the city is hers.

“Ser Jorah, what news of the attack?”

“Dude, we kicked ass! You should’ve seen it… I almost DIED!”

“Yes, yes, that’s great. But what about the new guy, the one who joined yesterday?”

“…….”

“????”

The Wedding:

Off to the wedding reception, everyone’s getting drunk and shooting the shit. Catelyn is stuck with Roose Bolton who talks about his wife Walda. Yet another daughter of Frey’s whom he agreed to marry in return for her weight in gold (which is why he says he picked the fattest daughter he could find… that’a boy!)

Walder announces that it’s time for the bedding ceremony and waits for his Sire’s blessing, at which point Robb obliges. Talisa thinks the whole custom is strange but Robb is still in good spirits as it’s tradition. Catelyn reminisces with Roose about her own wedding to Eddard Stark,  saying that Ned forbade it, claiming that it wouldn’t be right to break a man’s jaw on his wedding night.

Robb and Talisa continue with their affections as the discussion turns to their unborn child. Talisa, who is now showing a noticeable baby bump doesn’t know whether it’s a boy or girl, but if it’s a boy she’ll name him Eddard.

The band closes out the current number and there’s a brief moment as one of Walder’s men closes the main door to the reception hall after the “bedding train”. The band strikes up again with “The Rains Of Castamere”, but this doesn’t appear to be one of Lady Catelyn’s favourite jams.

The Hound and Arya pull up to the gate in their pork merchant disguise as the guard tells him to turn it around, party’s over. Glegane doesn’t agree, but the guard says turn it around and they comply.

Back in the hall, Walder calls upon his grace to inform him that he has been remiss in his duties as a host, yes it’s been a good party up until that point but he hasn’t fully shown him the hospitality he deserves. It dawns on Lady Stark as she looks under Roose’s sleeve to see his chain mail armor, she slaps him and yells to Robb to warn him, but it’s too late.

Walder’s man approaches Talisa from behind, pulls out his knife and thrusts it into Talisa (and baby Eddard) repeatedly. More Frey men pull out their own knives and begin slashing the throats of the Stark banner men, the gallery reveals it’s archers and begin to rain down arrows on Robb who takes two, and Catelyn who takes on in the back. Walder Frey is taking in the chaos with a smile as he slowly sits down to enjoy his beverage and the rest of the show.

Outside Arya is trying to sneak into the the hall, she curiously spots a few of Frey’s men approach Robb’s soldiers who make a comment about Winterfell before pulling out their blades and slaying the men. She notices Robb’s dire wolf desperately trying to get out of his his cage, she tries to get to him but she can’t do anything but watch as Walder’s men fire their crossbows into the pen killing him.

Arya has seen so much over the last 3 seasons, but she won’t see anymore tonight. As she runs towards the hall The Hound grabs her and tells her it’s too late, she wheels in defiance but he knocks her out and carries her out of there.

Inside we see Catelyn crawl underneath a table to shelter before a camera shot of Talisa’s hand on her own bloodied belly, taking her last breaths as Robb tries to get to her. Walder mocks him as he picks up Talisa’s now lifeless body.

Catelyn can’t handle it anymore, she grabs a knife and grabs Walder’s own wife who is also cowering under a table during the chaos, she tells him that if Robb, her first born (and who she believes to be her last living son) can walk out of there, she will spare Mrs. Frey and states there will be no repercussions. She then begs Robb to get up and walk out, but The King In The North is paralyzed with grief.

She holds the knife tighter to Walder’s wife’s throat and swears that she will cut, at which point Frey says “I’ll find another”

Robb looks to his mother one last time just as Roose Bolton guts him, sending regards from The Lannisters. As Catelyn cries out in horror, she slices the young Mrs. Frey, looks down and awaits her own punishment.

Walder’s assassin pulls out a sharp blade and slices her throat, blood gushes as she remains on her feet for one last moment until her body gives up and hits the floor. Fade to credits, no music, holy shit.

Don’t forget to check out Game Of Thrones: Reactions To The Red Wedding for video and tweets from around the web of fans after seeing The Rains of Castamere. And of course the trailer to next week’s episode and season finale: Mysha.

Game Of Thrones: Mysha

Season Finale Promo

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Apparently in a recent interview with The Telegraph, Oona Chaplin who plays Robb Stark’s wife, Talisa Maegyr was quoted as saying “One of the girls in the show who got her kit off the most in the first couple of seasons now doesn’t at all because she said, ‘I want to be known for my acting not for my breasts.’”

Of course this news hits just as episode 8 “Second Sons” airs and both Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) and Carice Van Houten (Melisandre) are featured in their own respective nude scenes. And as “luck” (as in luckily for us) would have it, both have appeared in scenes without clothing before.

Now I don’t know where the “star” part came about in all these reports, but broken telephone on the internet can be a helluva thing. I’m reading “leading actress says no to nudity” and other misleading titles that have had pretty much every fanboy of both The Silver Queen and Melisandre praying to the old gods, the new gods, the lord of light and anybody else who would listen that it wasn’t true.

The thing is, nowhere in Ms. Chaplin’s quotes do I see anything about it being one of the stars. 

“I’m quite controversial when it comes to that because I adore women’s bodies.

“If it’s done in a beautiful way, in a way that honours the female form, then I’m always happy to see it.”

“The objectification lies in the eye of the beholder, just like beauty. I’m really comfortable getting my kit off, so, if they want to, I’m like, ‘yeah, bring it, I’m naked, no problem.’”

Besides that, the fact that we just saw both Daenerys and The Red Witch in the aforementioned scenes pretty much disproves any speculation that it could be them to begin with, but let’s look at the situation anyway before I get to who it more likely is.

Melisandre and Dany’s nude scenes make sense as part of the story (I know, easy for a raving Daenerys fan to say) but Melisandre has demonstrated that she’ll use what she will to manipulate those around her. She is a seductress, not only in the sense of her sexuality but through the use of her god as well.

And Daenerys, she’s transitioned from basically something that could be sold, into a take no shit leader of 8000 free men. A badass chick who doesn’t need to cower in front of a man, naked or not. She doesn’t flinch when a slave owner from Astapor tells her c-u-next-Tuesday, so she’s not going to worry about being seen in the bath.

“A fortnight ago I had no army. A year ago I had no dragons”

– Daenerys Targaryen

I think it’s more likely that the actress she’s talking about is Esmé Bianco (Ros). She was pretty much nude in every scene in the first season, whether it be a sex scene in the background of Baelish’s whore house for decoration, or flashing Theon as one last goodbye. It was basically Ros’ role in the story up until season 3, at which point she was no longer nude. Anybody who’s caught up with the show will know that she was also killed off this season, a fate not uncommon for a minor character who makes demands above their pay grade.

And if that’s the reason she was killed off it’s a shame because I liked Ros, not because of the nude scenes (although they didn’t make my eyes sore) but I thought she could grow into an interesting character after learning more from Littlefinger than he had intended.

I also fucking hate Joffrey, so the fact that he was the trigger man makes it that more annoying.

Could Oona just…. 

Anyway, here’s a teaser for the next episode.

Game Of Thrones – The Rains Of Castamere 

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So far in season 3, there have been two episodes without Daenerys. So, not looking forward to another hour without any quality Dragon Goddess time, I decided to have a little fun on Facebook with this open letter to the show’s producers.

I watched the episode and luckily for the producers, they complied. At which point I posted…

“To the producers of Game Of Thrones:

Smart move.”

Now just to be clear, this is only my sick sense of humor at work. I’m not actually going to hunt down the producers and I don’t really think that they would hear what I said, let alone change the show with an hour to go just because I wanted to be a jackass on Facebook (not to mention I’m a beer drinker more than I ever touch whiskey), but it did open up an interesting discussion from my fellow GOT fans.

As Daenerys fans had a good laugh, we were all in agreement. But, as the conversation got a little more serious, opinions weren’t so universal. One commenter said that this season was putting him too sleep, while my friend Tash wasn’t quite so reserved for words…

The dragons are a cock tease! The show has been filled with too much useless filler, unnecessary sex scenes and not enough surprise and action since mid-2nd season. I’ve been such a fan but I’m getting fed up.

My friend Mike then reminds us:

Book three has more political intrigue than action. And it’s split into two seasons to get the pieces in place.

He also mentions the cost of CGI dragons and Tash responds “it’s not just about the dragons being in the show, the story line is barely touched on. I also like some political drama but they need to mix it up. There are so many lands to touch upon, I’m getting sleepy too.”

Now, I’m not going to bore you with anymore Facebook C&P

Instead I’ll just tell you my opinion (which is only that) of the show..

I LIKE SEASON 3

Despite my complaints of the missing Dragon Goddess I’m still very much into the show. However there are a few things that are messing with the momentum.

Now I’ve heard the “porno” complaint before but I gotta gotta be honest with you, like most guys, I’m not going to change the channel over some titties. Up until now it would’ve been my last complaint.

But in the same episode we’re forced to sit through Rob telling Talisa how much he wants to turn her into his own personal King’s Landing, minutes later we’re given another sex scene leading into wait, are you ready for it? More torture for Theon!

It’s not as if at this point we’d been led to believe that it was anything BUT a set-up, making it a pretty pointless scene so late in the season.

Seriously at this point I don’t know who’s getting it worse, him or us. TBH I think I’d rather be in his place because he’s at least seeing some “action”. But it’s been 7 episodes without rhyme or reason and it’s just eating up screen time that could be better spent elsewhere.

Brienne and Jaime: I don’t know why but this is one of the more interesting stories for me. The dynamic between the two is great. One minute I can’t stand Jaime, the next minute I’m rooting for the guy. Great character development and job well done by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

Tyrion Lannister is a straight up G. The whole show could revolve around him and I would find it interesting. Along with his crew Bronn and Shae, this guy even make Sansa worthy of screen time, props.

Varys/Baelish: Great secondary to the King’s Landing plot. The battle of wits exchange between The Spider and Littlefinger always entertains.

Arya/Gendry: Arya has been a great character from the start, and Gendry is a guy who we’ve been waiting for to emerge. Now he’s with Melisandre, and she took up too much screen time for me last year, but hopefully this new storyline is different.

Tywin punking off Joffrey in the throne room… classic. My friend Mike was right when they said he would make an excellent choice for Episode VII

“The one true god is death”

– Arya Stark

And of course Daenerys. I don’t need dragons every episode either but once again, her limited screen time this round was the best of the episode (and I still maintain that the Unsullied scene is the best of the season). 3 minutes of a kick-ass character in such a tense scene shouldn’t have been so early in the episode. End with that and it makes it that much more dramatic.

At the end of the day I think the real problem here is the number 10. 10 episodes instead of 13 with that many characters and stories to tell is just not enough. Too much going on, not enough screen time, not enough balance to satisfy everyone looking out for their own favorite characters.

But what are you going to do, not watch? I’m sure there are some out there that don’t, but I’m far too invested in it at this point and still find the good outweighs the bad.

(However, one more episode without The Dragon Goddess and I’m absolutely going to make good on my promise… Bastards)

Sound off in the comments and let me know what you think about Game Of Thrones, season 3.

P.S. I’m aware of the major story turn that happens in the next 2 episodes, but please no spoilers for those who are lucky enough not to know. I hate it when I know and this one will piss the TV fans off.

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You know, season 3 has been pretty good so far. The Jon Snow storyline has been a little slow (I’d imagine it picks up eventually) and I really don’t give a shit about the Piggy and his new girlfriend running around in the woods, but it has been pretty kick-ass nonetheless

Tyrion Lannister is a straight up G as always, and I actually found myself rooting for Jamie Lannister for a minute, until the absence of Daenerys prompted me to go back and watch me some season one Khaleesi. It was at this point that I  remembered what a douche nozzle he really was, but once you start to hate the guy again he gets his hand cut off, goes delirious in the bath tub and boom, just when you thought he was out, he pulls you back in.

But forget all of that shit for a minute, we’re getting down to the wire with what, 4 episodes left? And in a short season of 10 episodes there have been 2 without the f@#$ing Dragon Goddess.

I mean this scene alone pretty much trumps anything yet thus far in S3, and when ever I need a Daenerys fix I rewind that shit again and again, but I’m sure I’m not the only one right about now saying “where the f@#$ is Daenerys?”

DAENERYS AND THE UNSULLIED

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