If Jaime had to use unconventional tactics to quickly win the siege of RIverrun against the Blackfish in order to avoid a long drawn affair, how did he manage to sack Highgarden, a larger castle with better supplies and army, that too in the middle of the Reach while they were in open rebellion against the crown? Similarly why didn't Stannis send scouts before trying to besiege Winterfell? He might have still lost but still it would not be such a one-sided conflict though. If he was such a revered commander, shouldn't have he known such basic strategies?

[SPOILERS] So I really want to discuss this possibility for my alternate timeline GOT roleplay. What would happen if Oberyn defeated the mountain and Tyrion had won his trial by combat? Would Tywin and Cercei really just let him off Scot free? Would Tyrion continue living in the red keep? Would Cercei find other means of having him arrested or killed? I’d love to know, but yall are probably a LOT better of thinking about this than I am

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I find the season 4 penultimate episode to be the best episode in the show. A lot of the highest rated episodes are loved mainly because of one unexpected moment of the while the rest of the episode is mainly average. In “watchers on the wall” the suspense is high throughout with great action sequences through out the episode. I particularly love the continuous shot after Jon joins the battle. I find that this episode doesn't get the praise it deserves. Does any one else share this view or will everyone bring about “battle of the bastards”?

So he definitely seem capable and had plenty of time to switch over to a real blade from his wood one after beating 4 or 5 of them, why didn't he do that? Thanks.

Years ago I remember watching a video essay on Youtube about a major change to the finale that happened in post-production. It argued that originally, King's Landing was destroyed by the wildfire caches beneath the city that Cersei lit to sabotage Daenarys. The essay went really in-depth, down to analyzing certain shot angles and lines of dialogue. I also remember it had a piece of concept art that showed a street in King's Landing exploding with wildfire.

Anyone know which video essay I'm talking about and could point me to it?

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Basically I asked Gemini to draft a 10-episode outline for a hypothetical season 9 of the show. I went back and forth a bit to clarify certain plotlines and address some continuity errors. I also asked for a major plot twist to unfold in the final episodes. Below is the result, which I compiled from a few of its responses:

Game of Thrones: Season 9

Taking the Throne's Legacy Forward

This season focuses on the aftermath of Daenerys' fall and the challenges of rebuilding a fractured Westeros. New threats emerge, forcing unlikely alliances and testing the fragile peace.

Episode 1: The Ashes of Kings Landing

• Jon Snow, haunted by his actions, leads a depleted Night's Watch in the North.
• Sansa Stark struggles to unite a war-torn North wary of a Southern king.
• King Bran the Broken attempts to unify the remaining kingdoms with Tyrion Lannister as Hand.
• A charismatic new leader named Marwyn rises in Essos, claiming Targaryen descent and vowing to reclaim the Iron Throne.

Episode 2: Ghosts of Winter

• A strange illness spreads throughout the South, leaving victims with vacant stares and a chilling touch.
• Samwell Tarly, now Archmaester, investigates the illness, suspecting a connection to the White Walkers.
• Arya receives a message from a mysterious source (perhaps Bran) urging her west towards a hidden threat.

Episode 3: The Broken Pact

• Sansa strengthens her hold on the North, wary of Bran's leadership and Tyrion's influence.
• Tensions rise as whispers of Dorne's potential secession reach Winterfell. Messages from Prince Quentyn Martell, heir to Dorne, arrive, demanding recognition as an independent kingdom and a seat on a potential new ruling body for a unified Westeros.
• Jon Snow uncovers a hidden message from Daenerys, hinting at a secret weapon left behind in King's Landing. Aware of Daenerys' hidden message, he calls for Tyrion to represent him in King's Landing, seeking Bran's approval for the mission.

Episode 4: A King's Ransom

• Sansa sends a seasoned Stark loyalist, Mors Wylde, to locate Arya (note, I asked Gemini to elaborate on whether Mors finds Arya and what happens to him afterward, but Gemini wouldn't give an explanation).
• Messages arrive from Essos, revealing Marwyn is rallying Dothraki hordes towards Westeros.

Episode 5: Whispers from the East

• Arya encounters a mysterious order of warriors guarding a hidden gateway. She learns of the Shadow, a forgotten power capable of consuming entire worlds, potentially the force behind the White Walkers.
• News from Dorne reaches King's Landing, reiterating their demand for independence and representation in a potential new Westerosi governing body.

Episode 6: The Dragon Scroll

• Tyrion, facing danger and political maneuvering in King's Landing, uncovers a hidden chamber with Drogon's eggs, protected by a fierce remaining Unsullied force.
• Bran uses his greenseeing powers to communicate with Arya, urging her to return and warn Westeros of the greater threat.
• Jon receives word of the illness and Arya's message, prompting him to travel south to King's Landing.
• Sansa, understanding the strategic importance of Dorne and the potential for a unified Westeros, sends envoys to negotiate with Prince Quentyn.

Episode 7: The Price of Dragons

• Tyrion negotiates with the remaining Unsullied leader, Grey Worm, to secure the dragon eggs.
• Jon wrestles with the decision to use the dragon eggs, fearing their destructive power. He seeks counsel from Samwell, who suggests a risky magical ritual to tame them.
• The illness, initially attributed to the White Walkers, takes a sinister turn, with victims exhibiting strange mutations and whispers of a hidden power behind it. Samwell shares his concerns with Bran, suspecting a connection to the Shadow.

Episode 8: The Usurper Arrives

• Marwyn lands in Westeros with his Dothraki army, demanding the Iron Throne from Bran. A tense standoff occurs between Bran's forces and Marwyn's Dothraki army.
• Jon reluctantly performs the ritual, with unexpected consequences. One dragon hatches, but it's unlike any seen before, with shimmering silver scales.
• Arya returns to Westeros, revealing the nature of the greater threat.
• As Bran uses his powers to expose Marwyn's lineage, a horrifying revelation emerges – Marwyn is not a descendant of Targaryens but a vessel unknowingly possessed by the Shadow itself. The Shadow, manipulating Marwyn's ambition, aimed to destabilize Westeros from within.

Episode 9: The Pact of Ravens

• Bran's revelation weakens Marwyn's hold over the Dothraki.
• Negotiations between Sansa's envoys and Prince Quentyn bear fruit – Dorne agrees to join a temporary alliance against the Shadow in exchange for a seat on a newly formed council to govern a unified Westeros after the threat is vanquished.
• Jon attempts to bond with the silver dragon, hoping to use its unique power against the Shadow.
• Facing exposure and a united Westeros, the Shadow unleashes its full power within Marwyn, transforming him into a monstrous entity. A desperate battle ensues, claiming Marwyn's life but leaving the Shadow weakened and enraged.

Episode 10: A New Dawn

• A grand alliance, including the Dothraki, the Unsullied, and the combined forces of the kingdoms, prepares for battle against the Shadow.
• An epic battle ensues, showcasing magic, dragons, and the combined might of Westeros.
• Though losses are heavy, the Shadow is defeated, but not destroyed. It retreats back into the darkness, leaving a sense of unease and a promise of future battles.
• A coronation for Bran takes place in King's Landing. The council chamber reflects a unified Westeros with seats for each kingdom. Jon remains at Bran's side as advisor and potential heir. The silver dragon soars over a scarred but hopeful Westeros, symbolizing a new era.
• As the characters celebrate, Samwell notices a subtle, unsettling change in Bran's eyes, hinting at a lingering influence from the Shadow or something else entirely, leaving the audience with a sense of unease and the possibility of future threats.

Thoughts?

looking for a glass from GOT. It had the yellow interior like shown in the picture above however it showed the house of Lannister on one side and said I drink and I know things on the other side ! I can’t seem to find a picture online it’s driving me crazy!! If anyone has one they want to sell and is willing to ship plssss let me know!!