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Baelor

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Game of Thrones: TV Rules Do Not Apply

So, uh, something big happened this week. And while it wasn't conventional, Game of Thrones will be able to get away with it.

By Tim Surette, Jun 13, 2011

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i hate the Lannisters

9.0

By TimeToParty, Apr 24, 2013

how dare Joffrey chop of lord starks head, grr so angry,

i hope they die soon, far out :(
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There's no character you can purely hate ,But one I guess....

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By arabey, Feb 24, 2013

What a talented writer "George . Martin" ,I never been into that kind of books or movies, I may be one of the few who didn't count Lord of The Rings as their favorite fantasy movies ,and I may hardly finish its books.. But that man make me really addicted to the story,all the character which making me don't know who I want to win the Throne,really feel sympathy with almost all of them. I like all of them "may be but the current King at that moment" >

Amazing characters, great writing and I believe AMAZING Production and Adaptation " I wish someone who read the book to confirm about the adaptation how it's faithful to the book" the acting also is so wonderful.

Great series even before finishing season one... I guess I'll start searching for the book.moreless
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Baelor

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By AJLane-TCP, Apr 11, 2012

The Good:

-Introduction of important characters: Walder Frey and Shae. While Shae's personality is more dynamic than in the book, she plays an important role. Walder Frey could have jumped from the book's pages. He too plays an important role.

-The ending of the episode is perfectly intense and sad, topped with Jaime's capture.

The Bad:

-This still feels like a setup episode. It seems that most of the first season - just like the first book - is a precursor.moreless
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Shocking, Exciting and Game Changing

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By smhasnb, Jan 09, 2012

I have never been a big fan of fantasy/sci fi movies or TV shows. I haven't seen any of the Lord of the Ring movies (yea I know) but this series had everything going for it to attract a person like me towards the fantasy world. One hardly comes across a TV show so rich in terms of characters, themes and story lines. Right from the pilot episode, viewer can see a handful of stories running in parallel involving different houses (7 kingdoms) of a fantasy land (westeros) under The Iron Throne. The show is about the battles between these 7 houses for the hold of the throne. Being on HBO show has all the elements necessary for a blockbuster e.g. gore, violence, a lot of crude sex, bucket load of drama. The Show will get a lot of nominations in the next award season but I don't see it nicking the Best Drama at the Emmys. No doubt it was a visual treat just like the color coding of each character in season 4 of Breaking Bad. A few scenes were truly outstanding e.g. the dragons, eating a heart of a horse (yes, that happened), pouring boiling gold on someone's face, murdering a wolf cub, to name a few.

For most viewers it was the finale and more specifically the last scene of the season the most moment astonishing moment of the series. However, the episode before was the epic game changer for the show. For those who haven't read the books, this was probably as jaw dropping as that scene from Breaking Bad.

Ned Stark, the hero of the show, was portrayed as the noble, loyal, right hand of a corrupt king. The King truly trusted and believed in Ned's ability to rule over his kingdom after King's death; he put it down in writing that Ned will succeed him after his death. However, the queen and her accomplices had different plans. In this episode Ned is held captive by the prince (now the king and the most hated character on television) who later orders Ned's beheading. The beheading it self was filmed in a stunning way. Two of Ned's daughter witness the cruel act ordered by a teenager boy pretending to rule with an iron fist. For more reviews please see my blog 'T.V et al' at

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With this post, I really have to thank Jack Gleeson for the truly awesome impersonation of Joffrey Baratheon.

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By knoffihoffi, Dec 12, 2011

While I was reading the books, I hated this Joffrey.

Now Jack Gleeson managed to make me really love hating this charakter even more! IMHO, someone who can so deliberate provoke the viewers hatred, which he´s surly supposed to do, does a formidable job. His mimc, his demeanor, everthing in his acting makes you really want to bash this spoiled inbred brat Joffrey. I admire him for the courage to really become the most despised and hated villain in a series so far. I really hope it is still secure for him going shopping. Please Jack Gleeson keep up the good-wicked work! I really love to hate Joffrey!moreless
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- The title of this episode, "Baelor", refers to The Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing where Ned's execution took place. The Great Sept of Baelor was named after Baelor I Targaryen, called "Baelor the Blessed", who was the ninth Targaryen king to rule Westeros. He was a septon and had the sept built when he became king after his brother. The statue, whose legs Arya stands by as she sees her father taken to the sept, is of Baelor.
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- Eddard Stark: I am Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Hand of the King. I come before you to confess my treason in the sight of gods and men. I betrayed the faith of my king and the trust of my friend Robert. I swore to protect and defend his children, but before his blood was cold, I plotted to murder his son and seize the throne for myself. Let the High Septon and Baelor the Blessed bear witness to what I say: Joffrey Baratheon is the one true heir to the Iron Throne, by the grace of all the gods, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.
  Grand Maester Pycelle: As we sin, so do we suffer. This man has confessed his crimes in sight of gods and men. The gods are just, but beloved Baelor taught us they can also be merciful. What is to be done with this traitor, Your Grace?
  Joffrey Baratheon: My mother wishes me to let Lord Eddard join the Night's Watch. Stripped of all titles and powers, he would serve the realm in permanent exile. And my Lady Sansa has begged mercy for her father. But they have the soft hearts of women. So long as I am your king, treason shall never go unpunished. Ser Ilyn, bring me his head.
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- Maester Aemon: The gods were cruel when they saw fit to test my vows. They waited till I was old. What could I do when the ravens brought the news from the South, the ruin of my house, the death of my family? I was helpless, blind, frail. But when I heard they had killed my brother's son, and his poor son and the children, even the little children.
  Jon Snow: Who are you?
  Maester Aemon: My father was Maekar, the first of his name. My brother Aegon reigned after him when I had refused the throne. And he was followed by his son, Aerys, whom they called the Mad King.
  Jon Snow: You're Aemon Targaryen.
  Maester Aemon: I am a maester of the Citadel, bound in service to Castle Black and the Night's Watch. I will not tell you to stay or go. You must make that choice yourself, and live with it for the rest of your days. As I have.
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- Qotho: (to Mirri Maz Duur) You did this, witch. (pulls out dagger)
  Daenerys Targaryen: Stop it. I don't want her hurt.
  Qotho: No? No? You don't want her hurt? Pray we don't hurt you, too. You let this witch put her hands on our khal.
  Jorah Mormont: Rein in your tongue. She is still your khaleesi.
  Qotho: Only while the blood of my blood lives. When he dies, she is nothing.
  Daenerys Targaryen: I have never been nothing. I am the blood of the dragon.
  Qotho: The dragons are all dead, khaleesi.
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- Qotho: (about Khal Drogo) He fell from his horse. A khal who cannot ride is no khal.
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