BOOK READERS - What are you looking forward to in Season 4 - SPOILERS!

December2012

So, book readers or spoiled TV fans;

What event are you looking forward to the most in Season 4 (presuming the events of ASOS are followed)?

Lovely Bloke

Tywin v Tyrion.

Purple Wedding obv

GerB40

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

I hope we get to see Lady Stoneheart. I've heard troubling rumours that she won't be seen till season 5.

eviltwin

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

I'm not looking forward to the wedding, I love and hate Joffrey in equal measure so that's going to be bittersweet.

It's a tossup between Tywin and Tyrion and Lady Stoneheart.

Son0vagun

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

Seems to be a readers only forum now days. Hope that changes I really enjoy reading non readers opinions.

Witcher

Jon Snow - Election

Non readers don't really have much to talk about during the off season whereas we can be discussing the new Gregor, Oberyn etc. They just live episode to episode.

But yeah I prefer the non reader threads too, a lot more discussion goes on in them. The reader threads tend to be 'That is/isn't how I imagined that scene' etc.

Barna77

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

Tywin and Tyrion.

And of course the wedding

gandalf

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

It is a toss up between Tywin and Tyrion and Lady Stoneheart, I'm going for Tywin and Tyrion but I do love a good wedding as well!!

ibarelycare

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

Tyrion & Tywin definitely. I think it's going to be a massive shock to those not in-the-know. I think after the Red Wedding, people are going to expect Joffrey to die but Tywin dying will come out of nowhere.

It's such a pity that two of the best characters and actors (especially Tywin/Charles Dance) have to go this series

GerB40

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

ibarelycare wrote: »

Tyrion & Tywin definitely. I think it's going to be a massive shock to those not in-the-know. I think after the Red Wedding, people are going to expect Joffrey to die but Tywin dying will come out of nowhere.

It's such a pity that two of the best characters and actors (especially Tywin/Charles Dance) have to go this series

He will be sorely missed. His mix of intelligence and cruelty makes him the perfect character to love to hate. I suppose Roose Bolton in Winterfell will have to do when we finally get there...

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

Picked Tyrion and Tywin, but I look forward to all of those scenes.

NickD

Tyrion / Tywin scene - you know!

The wedding, the wedding, the wedding, the wedding.... Cersi's reaction to said wedding. It's gonna be awesome. Also, can't wait for Tywin and Tyrion, that's gonna be good, they are both amazing actors so I'm looking forward to seeing how that plays out on screen. Mostly though (in case you didn't realise) I'm looking forward to the wedding.

Sleepy

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Oberyn Martell.

Not just his fight with the mountain, just his personification of bad-ass.

lynski

cant vote, cant wait for them all.

Tzar Chasm

Will stannis come to the aid of the nights watch in this season?

fuppin epic battle with giants, thats what I want

Graham_B18C

The war at the wall is what I'm looking forward to most, if it's half as good as the blackwater it'll be brilliant. I've never watched an episode of anything as much as the blackwater, when the drums start on the ships is the most exciting bit of TV I've ever watched

Rosy Posy

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

I'm looking forward to the spectacle of the wedding- it's so ridiculously lavish in the book so the costumes and food and entertainment should be a sight. Especially hope they include the pigeon pie and Penny and Groat's joust. As well as watching Joff croak it of course. For drama/acting though it's got to be Tyrion/Tywin. They're both among the best actors in the show.

Niska

Jon Snow - Election

Most looking forward to the Flaming Stag at the Wall.

Be interesting to see if post Season 4 if our favourite scenes match the ones we're most anticipating.

Niska

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Niska wrote: »

Most looking forward to the Flaming Stag at the Wall.

Be interesting to see if post Season 4 if our favourite scenes match the ones we're most anticipating.

I don't think so this could end up being best season there in the end

Mr Freeze

Jon Snow - Election

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Will stannis come to the aid of the nights watch in this season?

fuppin epic battle with giants, thats what I want

Same as, I really hope the Battle at the Wall and Stannis coming to their aid is as good as the books.

It really was an epic scale in the book. Hopefully they can do it justice on screen.

4Dlolz

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

I've got to be honest....I'm not really looking forward to the Purple Wedding.

Yes, it's a momentous event in the story but I think they somewhat killed the momentum by placing it at the start of a new season. Last year we all hated Jeoffrey but now that we've had a year to sleep on it - it has died down to a certain extent. Jeoffrey's actions at the Purple Wedding with Tyrion will need to set old flames alight for the character.

I chose Tywin/Tyrion - Tywin is pure scum. I loath everything about him. I can't pay the actor any greater compliment. Charles Dance has done a wonderful job.

Mr Freeze

Jon Snow - Election

4Dlolz wrote: »

Yes, it's a momentous event in the story but I think they somewhat killed the momentum by placing it at the start of a new season. Last year we all hated Jeoffrey but now that we've had a year to sleep on it - it has died down to a certain extent. Jeoffrey's actions at the Purple Wedding with Tyrion will need to set old flames alight for the character..

I'd say they will have him acting a total prick at the wedding, we will all be hating him again. ( well I never stopped hating him).

Nerdlingr

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Yeah, once he gets 'widow's wail' at the wedding he might start waving it about, make a few threatening gestures, take the p*ss out of Sansa etc

"I made your mother a widow, perhaps I'll do the same with you"
Evil sneer/smirk at Tyrion. That kind of thing.

mewso

Has Penny been cast? Cue comedy mask for the wedding so they can cast her later maybe?

jackjustjumped

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

So hard to choose just one of those. Can't wait for the Oberyn/Mountain scene... or "Only Cat"...

Gbear

Tyrion / Tywin scene - you know!

I'd like to say the Oberyn/Mountain scene but it's pretty tragic in the end.

I absolutely loved it as I was reading it until... well... you know..

It'll be nice while it lasts but it'll be a shame to lose a character who's already looking like an absolute legend.

jackjustjumped

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Gbear wrote: »

I'd like to say the Oberyn/Mountain scene but it's pretty tragic in the end.

I absolutely loved it as I was reading it until... well... you know..

It'll be nice while it lasts but it'll be a shame to lose a character who's already looking like an absolute legend.

Pascal's doing an amazing job. People watching the show will fall in love with him (most have already). Yeah...

GerB40

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

Does anybody know if lady stoneheart is gonna be in this season? If she is it's the best kept secret in game of thrones so far.

Nerdlingr

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

GerB40 wrote: »

Does anybody know if lady stoneheart is gonna be in this season? If she is it's the best kept secret in game of thrones so far.

Think there was a picture on here of Michelle Fairley (Stoneheart) in the make-up dept. with the neck wound. I'd say it'll be the final reveal at the end of season 4.

Gbear

Tyrion / Tywin scene - you know!

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Think there was a picture on here of Michelle Fairley (Stoneheart) in the make-up dept. with the neck wound. I'd say it'll be the final reveal at the end of season 4.

I think that was from last season.

beardedmaster

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Think there was a picture on here of Michelle Fairley (Stoneheart) in the make-up dept. with the neck wound. I'd say it'll be the final reveal at the end of season 4.

How do we know that's just not makeup from after her throat was cut in the RW?

Nerdlingr

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Gbear wrote: »

I think that was from last season.

Yeah, you're right, it was last season alright. I'd say she'll make an appearence alright near the end, once brienne goes off on her quest with 'oathkeeper'.

The Master

Looking forward to seeing this smug little grin wiped from his face

Hibbeler

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

Really looking forward to seeing the mountain face off against oberyn! Remember thinking it was epic in the book so hope it to be even more more so on screen.

Also delighted with the actor portraying oberyn martell. He's pretty much how I pictured his character from the books

this_time

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

Can't believe all of that is happening in one series of a TV show. It's definitely the best bit of the books too. Since then not much else has happened. Maybe it's a feeling of anti climax from the events listed in the poll.

A Neurotic

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

My favourite scene in the books should play out really well on TV. I can't wait, but at the same time, don't want it to happen

http://mccomseycomix.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/the-red-viper-vs-the-mountain-that-rides-a-12-page-comic/

GerB40

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

As a book reader I reckon The Mountain vs The Red Viper will be beyond epic. But as a tv show fan, Lady Stoneheart popping up will be mind blowing (especially considering most of my friends haven't read the books, I can't wait for their reaction)... Basically I'm looking forward to both scenes but for very different reasons.

Ms. Chanandler Bong

I haven't read all the books yet, still got the last two to read (equal parts "Yesssss!" & "What are you guys _talking_ about?") so I know about Lady Stoneheart but not Tywin :O Am re-discovering my taste for the books though, breaktimes at work are gonna be Quiet Time for the next while lol

Graham_B18C

You've two books to go but didn't know about Tywin? That happens in ASOS book 2. Don't be reading these threads until you've finished them, I found it hard to refrain while reading but it's not worth ruining a shocking moment

bopper

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

One event I'm looking forward to that isn't mentioned is the last battle between Mance's army and the wall before Stannis intervenes.

I'm presuming this will happens in episode 9 as it's directed by Neil Marshall who also directed the battle of blackwater bay episode. That's still one of the strongest episodes for me and presuming the budget has gone up since then I'm really excited to see that event brought to screen.

December2012

bopper wrote: »

One event I'm looking forward to that isn't mentioned is the last battle between Mance's army and the wall before Stannis intervenes.

I'm presuming this will happens in episode 9 as it's directed by Neil Marshall who also directed the battle of blackwater bay episode. That's still one of the strongest episodes for me and presuming the budget has gone up since then I'm really excited to see that event brought to screen.

I'm trying to add that as a poll option but I can't figure out how - maybe a mod can help?

youcancallmeal

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

bopper wrote: »

One event I'm looking forward to that isn't mentioned is the last battle between Mance's army and the wall before Stannis intervenes.

I'm presuming this will happens in episode 9 as it's directed by Neil Marshall who also directed the battle of blackwater bay episode. That's still one of the strongest episodes for me and presuming the budget has gone up since then I'm really excited to see that event brought to screen.

Yeah I would agree, it must be lined up to be part of a huge season penultimate episode!

krudler

Lysa Arryn / Sansa scene - you know

bopper wrote: »

One event I'm looking forward to that isn't mentioned is the last battle between Mance's army and the wall before Stannis intervenes.

I'm presuming this will happens in episode 9 as it's directed by Neil Marshall who also directed the battle of blackwater bay episode. That's still one of the strongest episodes for me and presuming the budget has gone up since then I'm really excited to see that event brought to screen.

It's a GoT tradition,all the best stuff happens in episode 9 :pac:

RobbingBandit

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

Gotta be the crossbow scene, mostly when Tyrion looks in the privy to see if the **** really is gold. The Viper vs The Mountain has already been seen on the ads, the overall fight will be awesome but it has kinda been ruined.

RobbingBandit

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

A Neurotic wrote: »

My favourite scene in the books should play out really well on TV. I can't wait, but at the same time, don't want it to happen

http://mccomseycomix.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/the-red-viper-vs-the-mountain-that-rides-a-12-page-comic/

Nice touch on Tyrion puking, very well done piece of art there.

RobbingBandit

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

I read recently the budget for each episode is $6m, HBO pushed it to over $8m for the Blackwater Bay episode.

bopper

Stannis & Wildlings / The Wall

krudler wrote: »

It's a GoT tradition,all the best stuff happens in episode 9 :pac:

Yes seems to be. Although the viper/mountain scene is episode 8, and I'd presume Tywin/Lysa/Stoneheart will all happen in 10. So the second half of this season should be pretty full on!

Fingers crossed we'll see more than one battle between the wildlings and the wall too. I wonder if Ygritte's death will still happen the first time the wildlings attack the wall or if it'll pushed back to the final battle. It might be overkill if too many characters die in the space of three episodes!

Paddy Cow

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Gotta be the crossbow scene, mostly when Tyrion looks in the privy to see if the **** really is gold. The Viper vs The Mountain has already been seen on the ads, the overall fight will be awesome but it has kinda been ruined.

I thought he smelled it, rather than took a look? Isn't there the theory that Oberyn somehow poisoned Tywin and that's why he was on the loo - beginning to feel the poisons effects.

RobbingBandit

Oberyn / Mountain scene - you know!

That(The Viper poisoned Tywin) is a theory at the moment, I thought the joke was Tywin was so rich even his **** was golden.

Washington Irving

Lady Stoneheart scene - you know!

Yeah, there was a widely known joke that Tywin was so rich he sh*t gold. Then we get this from Tyrion:

But the stink that filled the privy gave ample evidence that the oft-repeated jape about his father was just another lie. Lord Tywin Lannister did not, in the end, **** gold.

I don't remember him looking (why would he do that? :P).

December2012

Niska wrote: »

Most looking forward to the Flaming Stag at the Wall.

Be interesting to see if post Season 4 if our favourite scenes match the ones we're most anticipating.

That's added now as an option in the poll!