Game Of Thrones

it's been a long time since i looked forward to a show like this. 24 was the last one. it was worth the wait!

A brilliant first episode to start off Series 2 Awesome to see they've gone full out on the Dire Wolf!!!also loved the scene with Rob Stark and Jaime Lannister

Also can anyone tell me what the "Seven" are about as you see the statues get burnt on the beach??? Is it the main religion of Westeros or are there many other religions?!

The seven are the 'new gods'


The Faith worships the Seven, a single deity with seven aspects or faces, each representing a different virtue. Worshipers pray to specific aspects of the Seven for help and guidance depending on their need. The aspects are:

Father, or the Father Above, representing judgment, He is depicted as a bearded man who carries scales and is prayed to for justice.

Mother, or the Mother Above, representing motherhood and nurturing, she is prayed to for fertility or compassion, she is depicted as smiling with love and embodies the concept of mercy.

Warrior, representing strength in battle, he is prayed to for courage and victory. He carries a sword.

Maiden, representing innocence and chastity, she is usually prayed to to protect a maiden's virtue.

Smith, representing crafts and labor, he is usually prayed to when work needs to be done, for strength. he carries a hammer.

Crone, representing wisdom, she carries a lantern and is prayed to for guidance.

Stranger, an exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this god.

Better off checking here http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Westeros


The extras on the blu-ray explained it better

(03-04-2012 12:46 )gazfc Wrote:  The seven are the 'new gods'

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also, The north believe in the 'old gods' which are the the trees with faces carved in them (legend says it was the children of the forrest who carved the faces).

found this

Amazing first ep, nearly everthing is what I pictured from the book except for craster and crasters keep, thought he'd be alot more rapey looking and the keep would be bigger

(04-04-2012 14:17 )gazfc Wrote:  Amazing first ep, nearly everthing is what I pictured from the book except for craster and crasters keep, first he'd be alot more repey looking and the keep would be bigger

yea i thought the same. i would be better if the bloke who plays lord frey is craster and craster plays lord frey. craster looks too lordley for a wildling.

GREAT opening episode! Did anyone else spot Maisie Dee and Sahara Knite though?

description for tonights ep

In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany’s scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing.

episode 2 was great ( even though they strayed from the books a little) , ghost looked amazing and the 'others' are back. melisandre looked tidy to great ep cant wait for the third.