Is Rakharo the one who's head came back in his horse's saddlebag? Because that was a case of killing off the character because the actor got a part on another show and wanted off GoT. Nothing they could do but kill or recast the character.
I think a fair bit of the King's Landing plotline works if Cersei is in somewhat reluctant sympathy with Tyrion, so long as Joffrey's running rampant doing stupid and horrible things with Cersei unable to control him. If Cersei starts to almost appreciate Tyrion, it'll make her eventual sense of betrayal all the worse. (There's been no mention on the show of the prophecy that had book!Cersei so convinced Tyrion meant her downfall -- I wonder if they're going to entirely leave that bit out?)
As for Tywin and Arya, pretty sure her escape from Harrenhal comes up in the next episode or two. The teasers hinted at it, but more to the point she's down to her last name for Jaqen.
And I agree with the premise that Doreah may have been taken as a dragon!keeper -- and now they need Dany because Doreah by herself isn't doing well enough.
My mother was wondering about Ygritte because the actress was so familiar -- I'll have to tell her she's from Downton Abbey. (I didn't recognize her voice, just could tell she looked vaguely familiar.)
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Date: 2012-05-15 05:04 pm (UTC)I think a fair bit of the King's Landing plotline works if Cersei is in somewhat reluctant sympathy with Tyrion, so long as Joffrey's running rampant doing stupid and horrible things with Cersei unable to control him. If Cersei starts to almost appreciate Tyrion, it'll make her eventual sense of betrayal all the worse. (There's been no mention on the show of the prophecy that had book!Cersei so convinced Tyrion meant her downfall -- I wonder if they're going to entirely leave that bit out?)
As for Tywin and Arya, pretty sure her escape from Harrenhal comes up in the next episode or two. The teasers hinted at it, but more to the point she's down to her last name for Jaqen.
And I agree with the premise that Doreah may have been taken as a dragon!keeper -- and now they need Dany because Doreah by herself isn't doing well enough.
My mother was wondering about Ygritte because the actress was so familiar -- I'll have to tell her she's from Downton Abbey. (I didn't recognize her voice, just could tell she looked vaguely familiar.)