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Image 1 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
Image 2 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
Image 3 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
Image 4 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
Image 5 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
Image 6 — I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:
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I'm rewriting Game of Thrones Season 5 to be accurate to the books. Here is my take on a cold open featuring Varamyr Sixskins:

Hello!

I'm currently diving into creating my own works and have started tackling a massive passion project: a complete rewrite of Game of Thrones Season 5. I'm still very new to screenwriting formatting and am currently building this out in Google Docs, so I'm sure there are some technical growing pains I need to iron out. I would love some constructive criticism on this cold open set beyond the Wall.

Specifically, I'm hoping to get some eyes on my formatting and visualization. I've been trying to incorporate standard technical action lines and camera directions (like the tracking shots and push-ins you'll see in the text) but I want to know if they translate well to the page or if they feel too heavy-handed for a script. I'd also love to know if this works effectively as a cold open. Does it set the right pace for a Game of Thrones season premiere, and beyond that, does it hold up structurally as a gripping opening for any standard television episode?

On a narrative level, I really want to emphasize character agency and survival instincts, even for minor characters. Kella, Yglif, Ragger, and the rest are only introduced/>!killed off!< here, but I want to make sure they feel somewhat distinct and characterized on a basic level.

Finally, for the ASOIAF book readers out there, I'd love to know how you feel about this and hear your predictions on how it might play out. For those who want the context of exactly what I'm aiming for: >!the warg within the one-eyed wolf at the end is Varamyr Sixskins!<.

Thank you in advance for taking time out of your day to read my first draft! Any constructive criticism would be hugely appreciated.

u/DogeABanana — 3 hours ago
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[NO SPOILERS] The White Walkers are the rightful, stabilizing force and that Craster was their holy prophet and the unsung hero. Everything he did was justified, and he was the only true man in Westeros. The fact he was disrespected and murdered for his hospitality proves he was right.

u/Afraid-Yoghurt6731 — 9 hours ago
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[SPOILERS] If HBO ever made a Game of Thrones sequel, this is how I'd continue the story

I've been thinking about this for a while. If HBO ever decided to make a true sequel to Game of Thrones, this is the story I'd want to see.

The biggest mystery for me has always been Drogon flying away with Daenerys' body. Where did he take her? I don't think that scene was meaningless. My theory is that she was taken somewhere she could be brought back to life. Jon Snow was resurrected after his death, so why couldn't Daenerys be? I've always seen Jon and Dany as two people whose fates were deeply connected, almost like soulmates. If Jon was given a second chance, I don't see why she couldn't receive one too.

Arya's ending is another storyline with endless potential. She sailed west of Westeros to see what no one had ever seen before. I don't think she'd just find empty ocean. I think she'd discover entirely new civilizations, kingdoms, maybe even another Wall protecting lands and people completely unknown to the rest of the world. There's no way the world ends where the maps stop.

As for Jon, I actually think being sent beyond the Wall was the best ending he could've gotten. Away from politics, betrayal, and endless wars, I can imagine him finally finding peace. I think he'd fall in love with a wildling woman, build a family, and become a leader who helps create a better future for the Free Folk. With the White Walkers gone, the lands beyond the Wall would finally be safe to explore, settle, and rebuild.

And then there's Daenerys. I don't think her story should end with a knife in the throne room. If she came back, I believe she'd return wiser, having learned from her mistakes instead of repeating them. She'd reclaim the Iron Throne not through fear alone, but as the queen she was always meant to become. She's the last Targaryen, and I still believe she was the promised queen whose story deserved a better ending.

Finally, Bran. I know he's king at the end of the series, but because he's the Three-Eyed Raven, I think he'd realize that Daenerys returning is what the realm truly needs. Instead of standing against her, I'd love to see him become her Hand, using his knowledge and visions to guide her toward making better choices than she did before.

I'd watch this sequel in a heartbeat.

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u/thebloodysnow — 15 hours ago
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[SPOILERS] just finished watching s1 ep 9

how did people react to eddard’s death back then? cersei and joeffrey gotta go man, because i just bawled my eyes out and have never been so frustrated.

i know how the show ends, but i never really got to watch the show since i was young back then, so im definitely new to the fandom. please tell me the lannisters will get what they deserve 🫩🫩🫩🫩

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u/rikkokiro — 2 days ago
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[NO SPOILERS] Currently drawing the Night King

I'm happy overall with the head so far. Theres something with his eyes or perhaps his expression that I'm not over the moon about but I think its recognizable as the Night King. If you guys have any suggestions to make it look more like him (except "complete the drawing" lol), I'd love to hear it!

PS: I'm drawing the shot of him from Hardhome but the head is inspired by his redesign later on.

u/MEGATRON_1111 — 2 days ago
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[NO SPOILERS] Melisandre claims that Stannis was "born amidst salt and smoke." Dragonstone, a volcanic island is a place of salt and smoke, but Stannis was born at Storm's End.

u/-thirdatlas- — 4 days ago
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[spoilers] the only ending which would've made sense

We got bran the broken(I can't believe that's the title) being the king? The GUY WHO SAT OUT AN ENTIRE SEASON?!! And that's just the tip of the shit-berg of season 8 but my main problem isn't with the "breaking the cycle" thing even though it's dumb as shit. My main problem is with the "winter is coming" dialogues, marketing,banners and stuff just for it all to end in one episode. Westeros must have terrible climate cause what winter lasts a single fucking day?? That's why I'm proposing an ending which would make sense more than the one d&d gave us.

The night king wins. I know it's the "bad ending" of the show but that's the one which supports the theme. One thing I've heard is that the white walkers are kind of a good metaphor for climate change and think what we as a species are doing about it? Screaming about it and then forgetting about it cause politics. Westeros is a place filled with politics and power-play causing all the chaos and fueds between people who would never have any problems with eachother if it wasn't for the pointy ass chair. My ending has nk winning the battle of winterfell first and then marching towards king's landing. circe not taking the threat serious even after dany,jon and even Tyrion is completely fine with working with her. All this conflict between humans results in destruction of humanity as they couldn't stand together in unity towards a greater evil cause of in-fighting.

Thematically,it makes sense as that's what the show has been about, in-fighting for man made concepts and things instead of understanding unity being the greatest instict of survival. Humanity dying as a lone wolf makes more sense to me than being in a pack to survive cause that's not the humanity we have seen. It sounds really cynical ofc but that's just my opinion on the theme coming into play at the end instead of avengers assemble(without all the Avengers)against ww in e3 and then doing the entire mad queen shtick.

u/Organic-Associate-31 — 4 days ago
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[SPOILERS] When Talisa amputates the soldier's foot, she claims it is because the 'rot' has set in, however the battle had only happened the night before not leaving enough time for putrefaction.

u/-thirdatlas- — 5 days ago
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[SPOILERS] Jack found the scene where Joffrey humbles Sansa so disturbing that he apologized to Sophie after every single take.

u/-thirdatlas- — 6 days ago
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[SPOILERS] The "Rat Torture" scene at Harrenhal is based on a real historical torture method used in medieval times.

u/-thirdatlas- — 7 days ago
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Which Game of Thrones Boxset is better?

So I got these two options as GoT boxsets in bluray. It looks like the second picture is a newer one released in 2026 with seemingly more bonusfeatures and the price difference is neglectable (only a fistful of dollars more).

The second one does look more fancy than the first one, because the first one looks like just a collection of the seasons in a cheap paper box. My concern is that the fancier looking one had some bad reviews with discs not working properly.

Has anyone bought the second one and what do they think about it (does it play well etc.)

u/Koekdoos — 9 days ago
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[SPOILERS] Valyrian steel is supposed to hold its razor sharp edge forever without the need for honing, but Jon is seen doing exactly that with Longclaw, his Valyrian steel sword.

u/-thirdatlas- — 13 days ago
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[SPOILERS] The note Theon writes to Robb reads: "Robb, I hope this reaches you in time. My father has rejected the offer and plans to attack the North, raiding the shores and taking Deepwood Motte. Mobilize your army and make for the North before it's too late. I'll write again when I can. Theon."

u/-thirdatlas- — 11 days ago
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[NO SPOILERS] Tom was cast for the character of Jaqen H'ghar because of his ability to speak with a "neutral but mystical" accent.

u/-thirdatlas- — 14 days ago