In a show with so many characters, one of the most emotional deaths was the guy with one word of dialogue. That's why Game of Thrones is so great.
What in the actual f*ck.
I'm a reasonable man, I realize I've been crapping on D&D even more than usual this season but I really do have to give them props for doing exactly what they set out to do. They hoped to subvert our expectations and they did just wonderfully in that regards.
We expected all of that buildup over the years to actually amount to something that at the very least passes for a presentable series finale but instead, we got an incoherent, steaming pile of shit. Expectations subverted!
We expected all of that character development to actually result in a beautiful pay-off that respects the journey of self-discovery each and every one of our beloved characters went through to get to where they are now but instead, we got a painful, disrespectful cycle of character regression. Expectations subverted!
We expected the final season of this show to keep us at the edge of our seats with thrilling writing that didn't subvert our expectations for the sake of subverting our expectations via low-quality shock value-seeking writing, but to introduce plot twists that make sense within the overall narrative of the story but instead, we got CW-level predictable, cringe material. Expectations subverted!
I get it. I really do. GRRM let them down by not getting the books ready in time and so they had to improvise away from his influence, but this? This? For a long while, Game of Thrones lived up to the slogan of its parent network, it wasn't just TV, it was something different, something unique and now to have to see it come to this... it's nothing short of disappointing.
On the bright side though, at least this episode didn't suck completely. The acting, score and cinematography were all on point, so I guess it's nice that I didn't walk out of it having appreciated absolutely nothing about it.
So why do I even bother anymore? I honestly could not tell you, though it's probably a mixture of masochism and a faint sliver of hope that they won't flush our collective investment into this series down the drain by the end of it, just one more episode dammit.
Great episode, things are moving a nice pace. Wish they stop killing off the Direwovles though , that was hard to watch and especially to listen too.
Ser Criston Cole is a Dragon rider now!
Finally the most satisfying death so far in this series.
And with this, Paddy Considine won a Emmy. Another 10/10 episode, and keeps getting better. I cant believe it ends in 2 weeks.
The combination of extreme realism and violent digital cinematography makes this an otherworldly unsettling experience unlike anything else. I am amazed and disturbed.
Seeing Jon and Sansa reuniting was so satisfying ^_^ Sansa has matured a lot. Brienne actually made it in time for once xD
Loved the ending. Danny with her usual coming out of the fire naked, looking badass xD
LEXI HOWARD DID THAT :clap:
I admit I was a little floored when I saw the subjects touched as I didn't expect them to be dealt with in 99, but as it was getting on I really appreciated the way it was done: delicately and with the show's usual humour, in this case even in dealing with these serious stuff.
There are different ways of facing society's problems, and talking about them even in a lighter way (as for a comedy, rather than a drama) is always a nice start.
I love how for some there are certain topics so touchy that just have to be ignored or that make anyone who talks about them "woke". Some of you Americans are weird
Great, now I want 6 seasons and a movie dedicated solely to the girls hanging out together. The final scene brought a tear to my eye.
"Humanity had all the tools to heal their wounded planet and save themselves, but instead they chose greed and self-gratification over a healthy biosphere and the future of their children." That is so deep and so true.
I've never been so happy of someone's death.
The last 10 minutes of this episode is probably one of the most powerful endings I've ever seen! Gave me goosebumps!
Can't believe this episode ended with them hugging and absolutely nothing else happened after that.
In all seriousness, I thought we as a society were over killing sapphic characters for shock value, but I guess not. What a disappointing conclusion to a horrible season. Phoebe Waller-Bridge created such a fantastic show and Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer consistently knocked their performances out of the park, and for what? Season 2 was already a letdown, but after that the show just became a parody of itself and it was clear the new showrunners had no idea what to do with these characters. The last 3 minutes of this ep were pure clownery. How groundbreaking to kill off one of the leads and leave the other in anguish. I hope Laura Neal doesn't cut herself on all that edge.
I guess at least Sandra got a Golden Globe, Jodie got an Emmy, and they got to dive tongue first into each other's mouths. Good for them. I hope their next projects treat them better.
That was a heavily loaded episode. But the writers already said loong beforehand they'd include these topics/are contemplating on how to deal with writing a cop show in these times, so no surprise there. They did a good job, especially not ending on a joke, even if the second episode sets itself free from the context of the precinct to be "fun" again even if it might be for just one episode. It's foremost a comedy after all and making fun inside the precinct is going to be difficult in this last season, given what's going on currently in this world. Completely ignoring it, in quite a diverse cop show no less that never shied away from addressing issues, would be irresponsible. Personally, I am looking forward how - if at all - they are going to deal with what this first episode set in motion in this challenging last season. This show never shied away from addressing the elephant in the room, never too subtle either. But now it's a problem for some?
honestly the cutest episode i have ever seen. makes me believe that true love is real and satan is no longer with me.
The award for the most unexpectedly sweet moment of the season goes to Olivia and Anwar rushing to Ruby's side when she was hurting. Their friendship sometimes seems really superficial, but they truly do care about each other. I love that.
I'm still not on board with Maeve and Isaac, but I liked that their scene together showed a different kind of intimacy. It wasn't the usual graphic sex stuff, and it felt appropriate for the moment and for the characters.
immediately starts guzzling that tea
hi i have a question is this a joke
Watching this episode, I couldn't help but be totally distracted by the fact that they recast Daario Naharis.
Because every day the world gets a little more complicated, and being a good person gets a little harder.
well im 99.99% sure that Fraink didnt do it, watched this show for far too long to believe anything the characters say or do.
WHY WHY WHY GOD WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS NEIL WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO ME OH MY GOD NEIL IT'S ALMOST 3AM I BINGED UR STUPID SHOW ONLY FOR AN ENDING THAT MADE ME WANT TO CRAWL INTO A HOLE AND JUST CRY WHY NEIL WHY WHY DID YOU DO THIS DO U WANT TO SEE ME SUFFER OH MY GOD I CANT EVEN PUT INTO WORDS THE EMOTIONS I'M FEELING I JUST KNOW THAT THEY'RE NOT GOOD ONES NEIL WHY DID YOU DO THAT NEIL WHYYY I'M GENUINELY TEARING UP NEIL WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY I'M CRYING NEIL ARE YOU HAPPY ARE YOU TICKETY BOO NEIL WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS WHY AAAA AAAAAAUAAGGHHHHHAAAA :sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob: WHY :sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob: I HAVE TO GO SEE NINJA TURTLES TOMORROW AND ACT LIKE MY HEART HASN'T BEEN BROKEN BY THE ENDING OF UR DAMN SHOW WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO ME :sob::sob::sob: THIS IS OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH ALL OVER AGAIN I CAN'T :sob::sob::sob: NEIL WHY DID YOU DO THIS WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHYYYYYYY :sob::sob::sob:
Writing is absolutely trash. After first 10 minutes of fellowship of the ring I felt more attached to Gandalf and Frodo than I do with any of the characters in this show after 7+ hours. Even the cgi is below average. To save this show they need to bring better writers onboard for season 2.
I know it's going to come off as preachy to some, but I don't care. This apparently has to be beat over some people's heads.
Hasn't anyone noticed that the Meow Meow Beenz app was used identically for a Black Mirror episode? It's basically the same plot but treated differently
