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InfinityMonster
08/21/22 3:55:16 AM
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Comes out tonight at 9 PM EST on HBO and HBO Max.

It's been 3 years since Season 8 of Game of Thrones ended. I'm pretty hyped, especially because of Matt Smith (11th Doctor). I really have no idea where this goes, so I hope it's a wild ride and makes up for GoT.

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Gobstoppers12
08/21/22 3:57:14 AM
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It has significant potential. I'm gonna let it ride for a few episodes before I dip in, though. I don't love starting a series with only one episode to judge it on; Netflix has spoiled me.

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g0ldie
08/21/22 4:29:38 AM
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looks like the first episode might have leaked

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Zikten
08/21/22 10:03:24 AM
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Trailer for first episode

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InfinityMonster
08/21/22 6:10:59 PM
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The first episode is getting great reviews. I'm pretty hyped.

Gobstoppers12 posted...
It has significant potential. I'm gonna let it ride for a few episodes before I dip in, though. I don't love starting a series with only one episode to judge it on; Netflix has spoiled me.
Yeah, only difference with me is I'll check a few weeks and drop it if it doesn't stick instead of waiting till a few episodes drop.

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AOC
08/21/22 7:15:46 PM
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1 hour 40 minutes.
I'm excited!
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Zikten
08/21/22 7:23:52 PM
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AOC posted...
1 hour 40 minutes.
I'm excited!
I hope it goes up on MAX right away. I didn't realize it was so close. Only almost 3:30 in my time zone. I'll have to check later to see if it's up
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InfinityMonster
08/21/22 7:45:56 PM
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Zikten posted...
I hope it goes up on MAX right away. I didn't realize it was so close. Only almost 3:30 in my time zone. I'll have to check later to see if it's up
I think it comes out 9 PM local time if you use HBO, but 9 PM EST everywhere if you use HBO Max. So you should be able to watch it with everyone in about an hour.

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Zikten
08/21/22 7:48:16 PM
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Ok I hope so. I'll check for sure when it's time
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BearlyWilling
08/21/22 7:48:40 PM
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bsp77
08/21/22 8:21:56 PM
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I am excited. Picked out my fancy beer and everything

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AOC
08/21/22 8:58:48 PM
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It's up on HBO Max
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Makeveli_lives
08/21/22 9:00:37 PM
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Its starting.

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lilORANG
08/21/22 9:00:42 PM
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The wigs are terrible

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Makeveli_lives
08/21/22 9:06:05 PM
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Well this Is very pretty to look at so far.

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Zikten
08/21/22 9:13:01 PM
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I like nobody is worrying about the dragons. It's just a common sight in this era. Totally different from the main show
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EnterTheTekken
08/21/22 9:13:13 PM
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Feels good to watch an HBO series on Sunday nights. There was a stretch in time where I was glued to anything and everything on HBO Sunday night.

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Patchwork
08/21/22 9:49:08 PM
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Seems good so far. Daemon is sufficiently villainous.

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InfinityMonster
08/21/22 9:55:30 PM
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Yeah, Daemon is definitely great. He's the guy to hate for this show.

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Patchwork
08/21/22 10:07:35 PM
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InfinityMonster posted...
Yeah, Daemon is definitely great. He's the guy to hate for this show.

He is what I would expect Joffrey to have become, as an adult. Still reckless, violent, and unrestrained. But finally physically dangerous, as well.

Im not sold on the supporting cast yet, but its hard to set so many people up in the first episode.

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bsp77
08/21/22 10:12:03 PM
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Fucking awesome start

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AOC
08/21/22 10:12:33 PM
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Why do i find myself rooting for Daemon?

Fuck.
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EmbraceOfDeath
08/21/22 10:14:16 PM
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It was okay. Not as good as the start of GoT, but not bad. Interesting the confirmation at the end about Aegon's prophecy which was assumed but I don't recall it being confirmed before.

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Makeveli_lives
08/21/22 10:15:51 PM
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How is there no discussion on the c-section without consent scene? That was some of the most brutal and uncomfortable shit Ive ever seen in my life.

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AOC
08/21/22 10:16:36 PM
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I think we're just trying to close that from our minds forever lmao
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AvlButtslam
08/21/22 10:18:21 PM
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The real snake to look out for is Hightower. Gross using his daughter to make his play for the throne.

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bsp77
08/21/22 10:21:22 PM
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AOC posted...
Why do i find myself rooting for Daemon?

Fuck.

AvlButtslam posted...
The real snake to look out for is Hightower. Gross using his daughter to make his play for the throne.
Both of these. I actually think Daemon would have been loyal. He seemed to love his family.

Could this Matt Smith performance actually be better than his Oscar worthy showcase in Morbius? Lol

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au_gold
08/21/22 10:26:46 PM
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Solid start. I like Matt Smiths character.

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Zikten
08/21/22 10:34:56 PM
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Yea I had trouble getting through the birth scene. Very disturbing

As someone who hasn't read the books, did people (in real life) know about the prophecy already or did this show just reveal it for the first time?
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iPhone_7
08/21/22 10:38:35 PM
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Including that Aegons secret dialogue was dumb, especially in the way it was delivered.

Other than that it was an excellent premiere.

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EmbraceOfDeath
08/21/22 10:39:29 PM
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Zikten posted...
Yea I had trouble getting through the birth scene. Very disturbing

As someone who hasn't read the books, did people (in real life) know about the prophecy already or did this show just reveal it for the first time?
It was thought that Aegon united Westeros due to a prophecy but wasn't confirmed, and that name wasn't associated with it. Rhaegar used that specific phrase though, and Rhaegar's whole disposition changed when he was young after reading something in a book. It's pretty clear now it was the same prophecy.

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Patchwork
08/21/22 10:55:54 PM
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Fuckin got me again HBO, you bastards

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theAteam
08/21/22 11:07:32 PM
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I was curious if theyd keep the violence going and boy did they ever.

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Zikten
08/21/22 11:08:01 PM
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"Weeks Ahead" trailer

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HornyLevel
08/21/22 11:08:44 PM
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Yeah, that was pretty fucking good. Matt Smith killed it.

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DespondentDeity
08/21/22 11:24:39 PM
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It was alright

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JuanCarlos1
08/21/22 11:33:59 PM
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Pretty solid start and premise. Succession with dragons

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Unknown480
08/21/22 11:53:59 PM
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This wasn't actually bad at all, I actually enjoyed this episode and looking forward to the next episode next week, so far so good.
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DoesntMatter
08/22/22 1:14:51 AM
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Rhaenyra to Viserys: "So that's it, huh? We're just some kind of Song of Ice and Fire?"

lol but seriously, wow. i went in with low expectations, and was pleasantly surprised. i was not expecting to have the actual meaning of the title of the book series finally revealed. that was kind of awesome.

still not enthused about some of the casting choices though. i don't like Paddy Considine in general. and Matt Smith looks and sounds too goofy to be what i imagined The Rogue Prince to be. and the actress who plays Rhaenyra doesn't really strike me as someone who would be known as "The Realm's Delight", a figure taking after Helen of Troy, "The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships". but i guess it's still early and we have yet to see the older version of her. i did like the actor for Otto Hightower though, i thought he gave a good performance. and Criston Cole shows promise. but the Grand Maester dude and the Strong dude were pretty bland and forgettable.
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Bad_Mojo
08/22/22 1:16:42 AM
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I thought it was great. I'm a HUGE fan of the series and have read all the books, short stories and what not, so I'm happy to finally see some of these characters.

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CADE_FOSTER
08/22/22 1:17:48 AM
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DespondentDeity posted...
It was alright

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g0ldie
08/22/22 1:23:12 AM
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DoesntMatter posted...
and the actress who plays Rhaenyra doesn't really strike me as someone who would be known as "The Realm's Delight",
if it makes you feel better, that's just the young version of the character, and we should be seeing a time jump in the next episode, I think.

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BigSLM1993
08/22/22 1:25:39 AM
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Zikten posted...
Yea I had trouble getting through the birth scene. Very disturbing

As someone who hasn't read the books, did people (in real life) know about the prophecy already or did this show just reveal it for the first time?

I agree on the birth. It was needed though. It really chilled me to see how she had no say in the matter. Even if she was gonna die, she had no say in them cutting the baby out of her.
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Bad_Mojo
08/22/22 1:45:20 AM
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g0ldie posted...
if it makes you feel better, that's just the young version of the character, and we should be seeing a time jump in the next episode, I think.

Yeah, I'm thinking we need a time jump to get things moving a bit since this part of the story isn't in Dangerous Women

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shironinja
08/22/22 2:54:32 AM
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I came in wanting to dislike this show but I really enjoyed some of the new dragon noises they added and the story isnt bad.

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Doom_Art
08/22/22 2:56:34 AM
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shironinja posted...
I came in wanting to dislike this show
this way of thinking has always puzzled me

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Zikten
08/22/22 2:56:45 AM
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shironinja posted...
I came in wanting to dislike this show but I really enjoyed some of the new dragon noises they added and the story isnt bad.
I can't wait till we get some dragon vs dragon duels in the sky
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Bad_Mojo
08/22/22 2:57:28 AM
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shironinja posted...
I came in wanting to dislike this show but I really enjoyed some of the new dragon noises they added and the story isnt bad.

Oh, it's going to get a LOT better based on what we've [Readers] read on the subject.

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ManaYuka
08/22/22 3:09:49 AM
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The birth scene is supposed to be disturbing, it happens to Alyssa Targaryen instead in the books but changing it to Aemma Arryn was a good way to bring it on the show.

Remember in these days men had full control over the women, and made the final decisions. On how they died, how many children they have, and when the women start having children at age even when it can risk like life of the mother. Thats a major theme in the books.

Obviously its improved now, but back in the day patriarchy was even worse then it is now.

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