Ok...so in summary:

So the word is out...and the armies (or at least Stannis') are being set in motion to head north to deal with the threats at the Wall. And the threat in words was serious enough that Stannis went back on his word to kill Davos so that he could help him build his army/fleet. Pretty cool.

Now we know for sure (if anyone hadn't figured it out already) that Theon is in Roose Bolton's hands....or at least his bast***'s hands and is being tortured in Bolton's castle. As someone pointed out to me earlier this season the contraption that Theon is tied to is the same shape/form that is on Bolton's sigel. I thought they did a good job with the conversation between Frey and Roose in laying out what all had happened and how it went down.

Do we know if Bolton and Frey killed anyone in Robb's army that wasn't Bolton and Frey? Or just men from Winterfell? Wasn't completely clear on that. Of course after Karstark's men left, I'm not sure how many were still there that weren't Bolton or Stark men, so....maybe not that many.

Arya seems like she's getting a taste for blood. She killed that dude and enjoyed it. And I agree with above...those comments between her and The Hound were awesome. And the longer those two hang out together the more I'll like it. Dang I hope Martin realizes he has an AWESOME combo there and sticks with it.

Tywin Lannister basically telling Joffrey to sit down and shut up was greatness. I liked all of the Kings Landing stuff this episode: small council....Tyrion realizing just how young/gullible/innocent Sansa is with her mispronounciation of "sh**"...Jaime making it back...Varhys and Shea...Tyrion and Cersei talking....all of it.

Still have no idea what's happening with Bran. I realize they're going north of the Wall to find the Three Eyed Raven, but I can't come up with any predictions as to why. So Mance Rader is still hanging out up there with an army about to start a fire, some Wildlings are south of the wall, but Jon and the Wolves killed some, Bran and his group are now north, there's a White Walker army walking around somewhere up there (I guess waiting for Winter to really set in), there's still a few guys at Castle Black, etc. Bunch of random stories there that I can't really get into.

I liked Theon's sister getting back into this thing with a vengeance. She's got some redeaming characteristics that I could grow to like. That little personal vengeance mission she's on could get interesting.

Dany just keeps rolling. I like what she's doing but dang it's taking a long time for her to get over the sea and get into the mix.



It was pretty typical final episode. Visited every key character (can't think of anyone that got left out) and set them up for what/where they're going next season. It even visited the Greyjoys and Castle Black for the first time this season. It's going to be REALLY hard for me not to pick up the second and third books this offseason. I've gotten to where about Wednesday of each week I start "watching the clock" and counting down until Sunday. I'm pretty sure this is my favorite show going right now.

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Another funny - when the Onion Knight asked patchface girl why the hell "night" has a 'g' in it since he's learning to read

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I thought, "Because it's French!"

So Maester Aemon (the blind guy who sends out the ravens) is actually Aemon Targaryen? Dany's uncle.

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So Maester Aemon (the blind guy who sends out the ravens) is actually Aemon Targaryen?

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yes. When he talks about his vows being tested to Jon in season 1, he is referring to Roberts rebellion, when he watched most of his family get slaughtered.

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So Maester Aemon (the blind guy who sends out the ravens) is actually Aemon Targaryen? Dany's uncle

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Yes...I believe the "Mad King" that Jaime killed (thus becoming King Slayer) was his brother. Can't remember if they said why he was sent to the Wall....but he'd already been up there a while before Robert's Rebellion began.

Maester Aemon is the great uncle of Dany in the TV show. Aemon is the brother of King Aegon V. Aegon was the father of Aerys II, The Mad King.

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Tywin Lannister basically telling Joffrey to sit down and shut up was greatness. I liked all of the Kings Landing stuff this episode: small council....Tyrion realizing just how young/gullible/innocent Sansa is with her mispronounciation of "sh**"...Jaime making it back...Varhys and Shea...Tyrion and Cersei talking....all of it.

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I liked the Tywin/Tyrion conversation about family interests vs. self interests too.

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Theon's torturer eating the sausage the day after cutting him was another level of twisted.

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I have to say I laughed too when he pointed that out to Theon.

I won't lie the Boltons are really starting to grow on me, Roose wasn't lying to Frey when he said that Rob ignored all of his advice and started to lose the war on the political front. I youtubed all of Bolton's appearances after the red wedding, and he did give Rob solid advice several times which Rob ignored. I can at least see where he is coming from.

Historically speaking if a king made poor decisions that put a kingdom in jeapordy, he was often deposed by one of his lieutenants who was justified in doing so for the good of the kingdom.

Now that I think about it, Rob attacking Casterly rock would not have inflicted much damage to the Lannisters other than the knowledge that their home castle was taken over. The main family is at kings landing as is much of their assets and treasury. If Rob takes his army and heads back to winterfell then the north would probably be attacked and much of it laid to waste. I think that Boltons betrayal may have saved the North, at least for the time being(whitewalkers).

Frey still needs to die he broke the oath to protect his guests.

That story Bran told about killing guests in your home and then immediately going to the Walder Frey was awesome.

Frey will be dead soon hopefully.

Wasn't it Sam telling the story about the curse put on the guy for killing a guest in his home? I think it's fairly obvious that Frey has it coming...but is he going to have to eat his offspring??? That was the curse.

No it was Bran

You're right, it was Bran. But I still wonder what it means for Frey?

I don't think it's a literal omen for Walden Frey. Just that the gods will bring punishment in some form for the breaking of the tradition of safety.

Hordor shouting down the well

Don't think Bolton has much love for Frey - - seemed to be putting up with the old man's dithering.

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That was excellent!

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Best part of the episode

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Do we know if Bolton and Frey killed anyone in Robb's army that wasn't Bolton and Frey? Or just men from Winterfell? Wasn't completely clear on that. Of course after Karstark's men left, I'm not sure how many were still there that weren't Bolton or Stark men, so....maybe not that many.

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i was wondering this as well. I figured he would have turned all of robs bannermen as soon as they found out their king was dead. They mentioned in the first season he had 20,000 men (minus the 2000 that were sent to their graves in the first battle shown). So im wondering how many of those 18,000 remaining were still alive, were at the twins, and were loyal to rob and not the boltons.

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Dany just keeps rolling. I like what she's doing but dang it's taking a long time for her to get over the sea and get into the mix.

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As soon as drogo died i thought to myself that she will probably never make it to westeros, and if she does she will probably lose her army just as with the khalasar. So many of the characters have been so close to something life changing or significant, yet their plans are thwarted right as things start to look good. They all seem to be "chasing the dragon".

I hope when I go back and re-watch the series there will be a bunch of hints that Theon is going to lose his dick ala Buster on Arrested Development.

What book is it into now?

Most of the stories are around 60ish% into book 3 I think

I keep asking myself how Dany is feeding all these people. Also, what good are all those slaves going to do? Seems like they'd just be a huge burden. Adopting an army, great idea. Taking in a whole bunch of needy slaves, PITA.

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I hope when I go back and re-watch the series there will be a bunch of hints that Theon is going to lose his dick ala Buster on Arrested Development.

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Tangent:

Did you know that the SF Giants mascot is named "Lou Seal"?

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So many of the characters have been so close to something life changing or significant, yet their plans are thwarted right as things start to look good. They all seem to be "chasing the dragon".

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I keep asking myself how Dany is feeding all these people. Also, what good are all those slaves going to do? Seems like they'd just be a huge burden. Adopting an army, great idea. Taking in a whole bunch of needy slaves, PITA.

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I agree. It's obvious, at least at the onset, that they have no desire or ability to support, govern, or defend themselves. If she leaves them to govern themselves, they'll all die because they're helpless, or they'll all be taken over by the next warlord that comes along. She only has 2 choices: leave some of her army & leaders to rule & protect them, or have them tag along with her. Both solutions will suck for her mission.

On the other hand, building a strong following of citizens who truly adore you can be very beneficial if they're ever able to stand on their own 2 feet. And it appeared that she really liked the throngs of adoring fans, which may finally be revealing a weakness. Until now, she had no real character flaw...but perhaps we've seen the beginning of vanity and a craving for adoration?

I really enjoyed the dialogue between Tywin & Tyrion about doing what's best for the family. It's strange how a single conversation can show Tywin to be such a horrible person, and yet somewhat sympathetic at the same time. While the idea of killing your newborn child because he's a dwarf is absolutely horrid, I understand as a viewer why someone in his position would be likely to do just that. In fact, I imagine most men in his position would've done just that.

I don't know about Shea. Does she think Tyrion sent whats-his-face to buy Shea off? I can't wait to see how she responds. A jealous lover can be the fiercest, most vindictive enemy a man could ever hope to have. Or, she could stand by her man...the love of her life. Or, maybe she was just a gold-digging ho all along and sees Sansa as the end to her endeavors. But I'd think she'd just take the diamonds if that was the case. Perhaps the fact that she refused them proves to whats-his-face that she really loves Tywin and will try to help her in the future.

I'm anxious to see Theon's sister start building her forcers and carry out her rampage. I'm also anxious to see how Theon is changed after all of this. Any man who goes through what he's suffered through will never be normal. I bet he'll be a ruthless psychopath.

The dickless destroyer?

Dickless destroyer:
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For the rook

Shark

Hhhhhhhhhooooooooddddooooooorrrrrrrrrr

sharkenleo FTW!

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Wasn't it Sam telling the story about the curse put on the guy for killing a guest in his home? I think it's fairly obvious that Frey has it coming...but is he going to have to eat his offspring??? That was the curse.

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That story reminded me of Bronn's story about how bad things get during the siege of a city and how people sometimes resort to cannibalism.

I wonder if the Starks will regroup at some point and lay siege to The Twins.

This may be my favorite Gay of Thrones video thus far... "Is this Sharon Tate Winterfell's house?"

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/7666bb3fab/gay-of-thrones-game-of-thrones-ep-10-recap-the-end-for-now?playlist=featured_videos