"A Game of Thrones" discussion thread

Apparently the latest episode potentially spoiled something major about the White Walkers/Others that hasn't occurred in the books yet.


SPOILER WARNING FOR THE BOOKS AND TV SERIES



https://ca.celebrity.yahoo.com/blog...eal-major-game-thrones-spoiler-131359625.html

Warning: Potentially major “Game of Thrones” TV and book spoilers ahead. Stop reading now if you don't want to know!


Just who was that crowned White Walker at the end of Sunday night's episode of “Game of Thrones”?

Well, for a brief period after the episode aired, HBO's official episode synopsis identified the character as the Night's King. He's a character long speculated about by fans of George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels.


The original HBO synopsis of "Game of Thrones" episode 404. (HBO via Reddit)
"A White Walker claims the baby and rides to a city of ice," the original synopsis read. "The child is presented at an altar, where the Night's King greets the infant and lays a finger on its cheek. The baby's eyes turn White Walker blue.”

Realizing that they had slipped up, HBO quickly altered the synopsis, changing mention of the “Night’s King” to simply “a Walker,” but not before an eagle-eyed Reddit user could take a screen shot.

Who exactly is the Night’s King?
A former Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, the Night’s King is said to have been a Stark of Winterfell also named Bran. The legend says that he betrayed his vows after falling in love with a woman "with skin as white as the moon and eyes like blue stars" and declared himself king of the Nightfort. Giving up his soul in the process, the Night's King committed many atrocities during his reign before being deposed by an army of both Northerners and Wildlings. If you're curious to know more, you can read an in-depth description of the character over at A Wiki of Ice and Fire, but we suspect it's not the last viewers will see of the Night's King.

Why is this a big deal?
George R.R. Martin has only released five books in the "Song of Ice and Fire" series, and by showing the Night's King on-screen, the HBO series is now treading in territory not yet covered by the novels. In the books, a legendary character called the Night’s King is mentioned in bedtime stories told to the Stark children, but having him actually appear on screen in the TV show is a complete game-changer. The episode’s spine-chilling ending confirms that not only is the Night’s King real, but apparently he’s leading the White Walkers and building an army out of sacrificed children.

Surprised by the ending of Sunday night's episode? Got your own theory about the Night's King? Let us know in the comments
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ShaunSA said:
I managed the first three and then gave up.

Think the TV series spoilt them for me tbh.
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You could just read some of the chapters. For example, the purple wedding chapter (Sansa's POV, with the jousting dwarves and everything) is hilarious. The only thing I found funny in the TV show was when the little king starting chopping up the book (this part happened exactly as it did in the book).
 
R13... said:
You could just read some of the chapters. For example, the purple wedding chapter (Sansa's POV, with the jousting dwarves and everything) is hilarious. The only thing I found funny in the TV show was when the little king starting chopping up the book (this part happened exactly as it did in the book).
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You mean Joffrey?
 
HBO green lights "A Game of Thrones"

Quick question... The title sequence. I see Winterfell is burning now. When did that happen and how did I miss it and has anybody else noticed?
 
greg0205 said:
Quick question... The title sequence. I see Winterfell is burning now. When did that happen and how did I miss it and has anybody else noticed?
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lol.... it's been burning since season two, I think! :D Ever since that dickless dude attacked it.
 
greg0205 said:
Quick question... The title sequence. I see Winterfell is burning now. When did that happen and how did I miss it and has anybody else noticed?
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Title sequence is boring to me so I have not noticed since I always skip it lol

I see the Khaleesi is getting comfortable...
 
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