tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post3540184655693228814..comments2024-03-18T19:41:40.545-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Here are my thoughts on the season 7 premiere of Game of Thrones.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-86648588564978753572017-07-18T22:43:09.145-06:002017-07-18T22:43:09.145-06:00The Hound haunted by the evil deed he had performe...The Hound haunted by the evil deed he had performed -- that really was a good development. I especially like how people are brought back one way or the other to the evil or good deeds they've committed.<br /><br />And yes, you're so right about those ships. In an age of no power tools, all those suckers would have taken years to build. Also, where did they find the wood and other raw materials? And since that clan is terrible at being merchants or getting along with anyone, where did they get all the linen or cotton or even wool for the massive sails? That area of the north has always been shown as being so bleak and rocky, there's no way they had these resources.<br /><br />And don't even get me started on the Dothrakis and how they're often shown living in empty desert areas where there are no visible signs of water, no grass for the horses, nothin'! Even lizards would have trouble getting by in such locals, but thousands of people live in them?<br /><br />But my nitpicking aside, I really enjoy the episodes and Sunday's premier.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-73968776126631134302017-07-18T21:20:46.431-06:002017-07-18T21:20:46.431-06:00I heard a defense of Arya's mass killing that ...I heard a defense of Arya's mass killing that I hadn't considered. She watched her father's execution but even worse sight might have been seeing Walder Frey's kids attach Grey Wind's head on her brother's body. It's one thing to kill in battle but quite another to dishonor the dead. It makes her act more understandable. I do hope Arya turns back before getting to King's Landing as it might be hard to come back from another such killing.Kevin Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092721842140433268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-5323353189753420402017-07-18T07:48:36.593-06:002017-07-18T07:48:36.593-06:00They are setting up this season as Tyrion vs. Cers...They are setting up this season as Tyrion vs. Cersei - The War to Win Jaime's Heart. My guess is Tyrion will win and Jaime will kill Cersei but it may not happen until the finale. In fact they may hold off until next season. They are running out of charismatic bad 'guys' like Cersei and the white walkers don't talk.<br /><br />I found it intersting how they parelleled how Jon and Arya handled punishment of offspring. These two were very close when they lived in Winterfell but how will he react when he finds out what Arya did to the Frey children. The show went out of its way for Jon to state ... 'don't hold the sons responsible for the sins of the father' yet she killed dozens of men in cold blood. The scene with Arya and the Lannister youth may start the softening of her heart. It would be nice to see her choose to turn north but I have a suspicion she will end up with Dany's army instead.<br /><br />Speaking of that scene, people are freaking out about Ed Sheeran but I thought it was entirely appropriate. The only reason some feel it was out of place is because they recognized him. Did anyone care that Sigur Ros were the musicians at the Purple Wedding? No, because most people don't follow indie rock. The scene and Sheeran were fine.Kevin Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092721842140433268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-52310108601652857982017-07-17T19:09:09.348-06:002017-07-17T19:09:09.348-06:00It was interesting that The Hound took the trouble...It was interesting that The Hound took the trouble of burying the father and daughter. It did show a after side to him.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-52065330131480816962017-07-17T17:19:52.306-06:002017-07-17T17:19:52.306-06:00I really should start watching this show. If only ...I really should start watching this show. If only it wouldn't take so long to catch up. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-38515521864627490442017-07-17T04:51:15.046-06:002017-07-17T04:51:15.046-06:00It was an OK episode. A couple years ago it would ...It was an OK episode. A couple years ago it would take a whole season to cross the sea but they're in a hurry now.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-52530218402774881162017-07-17T03:45:06.117-06:002017-07-17T03:45:06.117-06:00Sorry, skipping spoilers since I won't see thi...Sorry, skipping spoilers since I won't see this until the season is over.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com