Yes. In the book we didn't know about it until after the fact.
River: You're not right, Early. You're not righteous. You've got issues. Early: No. Oh, yes, I could have that. You might have me figured out, then. Good job. I'm not 100%.
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sumi - Jun 06, 2011 11:11:29 am PDT #3637 of 7329
Art Crawl!!!
Amy - Jun 06, 2011 11:16:21 am PDT #3638 of 7329
Because books.
Now that I've read the book, I can see how much they're skimming over, and last night especially seemed to pack in a lot of shorthanded scenes. Which is not to say I didn't enjoy it, just that I'm glad I started reading the books, too.
sumi - Jun 06, 2011 11:34:18 am PDT #3639 of 7329
Art Crawl!!!
On the other hand - non p.o.v. characters come to life more. And I think that simultaneity of the action is more apparent.
Amy - Jun 06, 2011 11:35:10 am PDT #3640 of 7329
Because books.
Oh, I agree, I just love how much detail and *world* I've gotten through the book.
sumi - Jun 06, 2011 12:45:56 pm PDT #3641 of 7329
Art Crawl!!!
Interview with Gethin Anthony who plays Renly Baratheon.
Theodosia - Jun 06, 2011 2:41:48 pm PDT #3642 of 7329
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Apparently watching years of Whedon and Minear with me have taught him nothing.
Just remember, Martin is one of the guys responsible for killing off Linda Hamilton on Beauty and the Beast. He's been bringing the character hurt for a loooong time.
Amy - Jun 06, 2011 2:44:29 pm PDT #3643 of 7329
Because books.
Oh, I got it from the first episode, even before I started reading. My husband, apparently, still sees some things through some fairly rose-colored lenses. Poor noodle.
-t - Jun 06, 2011 2:50:21 pm PDT #3644 of 7329
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I was shocked when the things that S doesn't know are coming happened in the book, so I'm glad someone will be shocked when they happen onscreen. With a side order of poor noodle feeling.
Amy - Jun 06, 2011 2:52:43 pm PDT #3645 of 7329
Because books.
Me, too! And I'm not really sure why I'm reading ahead, because I never want to be spoiled for other shows. But I kept having to check the wiki and the westeros.org sites to check names, and then I just picked up the book, and ... there you go.
-t - Jun 06, 2011 3:08:05 pm PDT #3646 of 7329
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
It is hard not to be spoiled when you kinda need the references, and if you're going to get spoiled then reading the source is the purest way to go about it.
Which is to say, makes perfect sense to me, Amy.