[no spoilers] If Aegon the Conqueror wanted to, could he have conquered the Free Cities using his dragons?
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Jon meeting Drogon 🥹
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What are some details the show left out that I should know?

I’m currently rewatching GoT so I don’t mind spoilers but I’m curious if there’s any details the show either glossed over and left out entirely that would add. There’s this post for the early seasons but I was wondering if anyone had some for the entire series.

There’s a few things I wonder if they’re more fleshed out in the books, like Bran’s brother or the entire three eyed raven thing in general. Robb’s romance. Littlefinger’s background with Catelyn. Are there any character moments or backstories that you felt really helped flesh out a character’s backstories or motivations? Or anything the show added that clashed with moments in the books? Are the White Walkers explained more in depth? Why did Lancel Lannister disappear for a few seasons?

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Made some of characters into cookies!
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Theon’s torture

This is my first time through GoT. I can’t stand watching Theon’s torture scenes. Is there any point to it? Is it okay to just skip those scenes or will I be missing something important?

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The Mountain casting

Not sure if this is an unpopular opinion, but they failed with the Mountain recast. Björnsson is large, yes, but lacks all sense of menace. In my head as a reader, Gregor was much closer to the look of Conan Stevens

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why is stannis baratheon so funny for no reason

i don't know what it is, but whenever stannis comes onto screen, something about him is so funny. maybe because hes just SO serious??? i don't know. he has a humorous air about him, in my opinion. i think GOT's subtle humor is pretty good, i don't know what they're telling the actor to do to make him so funny but i live for it. i don't even like stannis that much but he cracks me up in some scenes


EDIT: no spoilers past season 5 episode 5!

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Happy Christmas from Lord Commander Mormont aka Father Christmas

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What's the meaning of "AYE" in GOT

Hello everyone, I have been watching game of thrones. And I'm coming across that "AYE" in the subnoscripts which they can be heard as "I".

What's the meaning of it?

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Robert and Ned’s brotherhood was an absolute delight—every scene between them felt genuine and heartfelt.
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Imagine a world where Stanis became King because Robert chose to Abdicate

Reading another post about Stannis in comparison to his brothers, I wondered how things would turn out if at the beginning of the series, Robert came to Ned asking his opinion of Robert giving up the throne to his brother Stannis.


Thinking on that only a little I concluded that would have thrown everyone's plans in the Game of Thrones into utter chaos.


First, we have to assume Robert and Cersi would part ways. I don't think Robert, as Master of Storms End, would have enough reason to stay married to Cersi, and Cersi doesn't want to be anywhere other than King's Landing. I'm leaving it open to both paths forward concerning Robert's knowledge of Cersi's behavior. Of course, if he learns the truth of Cersi and Jamie, they all die and Tywin can just suck it. His legacy is over. But if Robert doesn't know, he could still find out or not find out because he doesn't care.

As for the Small Council, everyone except for Pycell and Varys would be canned for sure. Stannis would probably force Littlefinger to repay huge sums to the Crown for his embezzlement over the past twenty-ish years. Renly would be sent off to rule the other castle. The Red Witch would be sent packing since Stannis doesn't need her. Davos could become his Master of Ships. Ned might still be asked to become Hand of the King. Someone more trustworthy would become Master of Coin. Someone worthy would become the Head of the City Watch. A few dozen lords would be sent to The Wall.

But, let's get back to Tywin and of course, The Mountain. Tywin's drastic loss of position and power will force him to start new plans, and these will be mostly focused on Stannis. But, he's got some real problems. Cersi is divorced from Robert. If anything happens to Stannis, Robert becomes king again but he's no longer married to Cersi and isn't going to remarry her. Tywin can stir up trouble but where and how would he to advance his cause? He can't use The Mountain because he is Tywin's responsibility. He might get the Greyjoys to start some mischief but that's not going to amount to much and with Davos at his side, the Greyjoys might be very unhappy about that.

Anyway, what is an abdication of the throne to Stannis look like to you other folks, especially the ones more dialed in besides myself?

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Was Jon Snow ever one of the "best" swordsman/fighter?
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The moon door doesn't make architectural sense.

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Would Christopher Lee been a good cast for Tywin Lannister if Charles Dance couldn't do it.
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What are some character meetings and interactions You wish we got to see in the series

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