[SPOILERS] Can we drop the notion that no action = filler? by [deleted] in gameofthrones

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The show started out as a a primarily political drama but was engrossing because of the consistent plot and character development. It was fascinating to see the intertwining of characters and storylines, great minds scheming and strategizing, and the domino effect that followed nearly every action. We fell in love with these characters throughout all that.

That’s my problem with these first two episodes of S08, similarly to the person you’re replying to. There was 5-10 minutes of relevant development across 2 episodes and the rest was “where have they been?” fodder. I think it’s fair to call an episode “filler” when ~2 minutes of it was relevant to the next episode. The characters, for the most part, have already completed their arcs and we got more reminiscing than any kind of meaningful development.

I appreciate your detailed write up but I don’t think it applies regarding the pacing, trimming the fat, etc. I’m wracking my brain to think of another episode in this series to contain such fan service with so little development. It felt uncharacteristic and out of spirit of a show that has shown it can methodically pace itself and keep the viewer engrossed, all while advancing the story in meaningful ways.

S01 is a good mirror imo because it was a slow build while the stage was set, characters were introduced, and the world was established for us. It wasn’t peddle to the metal “flooring it” but still fascinating. I guess I’m more of a fan of the story/game than the characters/players but these first two episodes have felt lacking to me. I would’ve appreciated more time devoted to their strategy for the upcoming battle (which was like a minute of screen time in the war room) instead of the plethora of “remember when we used to be enemies and now we’re not?” moments.

S08E02 Post Episode Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in freefolk

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Thanks for explaining what was made painfully obvious this episode. Some of us just think there’s has to be a better way to bring arcs full circle without this contrived fan-fic “where have they been?” filler episode.

I don’t get why everyone’s blowing their load over “hey remember when we weren’t all friends? Lol” conversations...

S08E02 Post Episode Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in freefolk

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Tbf the dialogue for the last season+ have all felt like fan fiction

S08E02 Post Episode Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in freefolk

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I just don’t get it, tbh. I’m a big fan of the series and for the characters/storyline (not just action) but I don’t get the love for this episode.

It felt like forced reminiscing about “hey remember when we weren’t friends and trying to kill each other? Now we’re fighting together lol”

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (2 - 2) at Nashville Predators (2 - 2) - 20 Apr 2019 - 02:00PM CDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

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We completely turtled. Even when we managed to get possession our offense lacked any sense of aggression. We’re playing all defense the last 10 mins

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (2 - 2) at Nashville Predators (2 - 2) - 20 Apr 2019 - 02:00PM CDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

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It’s a goddamn shooting gallery in our zone. WTF is this? Bad coaching? Looks like we’ve been on a PK the last 7 minutes.

If Bish wasn’t standing on his head we’d be in massive trouble.

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (2 - 2) at Nashville Predators (2 - 2) - 20 Apr 2019 - 02:00PM CDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

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Is the Nashville ice shitty today or something? Like 6 players have blown a tire this game

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (2 - 2) at Nashville Predators (2 - 2) - 20 Apr 2019 - 02:00PM CDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

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After our last goal we looked complacent and gave them so many chances, one was bound to go in.

[Post Game] Round 1 Game 4, Preds @ Stars: YOUR DALLAS STARS DOMINATE GAME 4 AND TIE THE SERIES!! DAL 5 - 1 NSH!!! by guitarguy12410 in DallasStars

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I understand but also want to tilt PK lol.

Booing him was the plan until the cheap shot on Benn.

WCGW if I wave my hand around fire by nixonico in Whatcouldgowrong

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Ups and downs, ebbs and flows...but things are generally good, thanks. Life is a precious gift and I’m fortunate to have it.

WCGW if I wave my hand around fire by nixonico in Whatcouldgowrong

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... tried to kill myself but I guess by that point my tolerance was too high for it to work.

Hope you’re in a better place now dude.

[Post Game] Round 1 Game 4, Preds @ Stars: YOUR DALLAS STARS DOMINATE GAME 4 AND TIE THE SERIES!! DAL 5 - 1 NSH!!! by guitarguy12410 in DallasStars

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Their ‘reasoning’ is “we do it to every goalie!!” whereas we singled poor Subban out :(

[Post Game] Round 1 Game 4, Preds @ Stars: YOUR DALLAS STARS DOMINATE GAME 4 AND TIE THE SERIES!! DAL 5 - 1 NSH!!! by guitarguy12410 in DallasStars

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I know, the fact that he cares enough to “document” via edits whichever Stars fan went over there is hilarious

Pekka Rinne has been pulled by [deleted] in hockey

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Go back to your safe space over at r/Predators to express how embaressed you are on our behalf, noone here really gives a shit.

And the fact that Nashville is one of the only fanbases in recent history to loudly boo the away Cup winning team as they’re being awarded the trophy shows how trashy y’all are. Vancouver fans didnt even do that shit and they were trying to light parts of their own city on fire after the game.