Tonight the most action packed season of the fantasy epic is set to premiere.
This pivotal fourth season will begin to wrap up the events of the third novel, "A Storm of Swords," at 9pm on HBO.
The worst part of the storm is here...I know, you're all salivating.Tonight we return to the violent, sex crazed, alcoholic, misogynistic, political, religious and supernatural world of Game of Thrones.
Here are seven things I'm excited for this upcoming season. Do not worry, NO SPOILERS HERE!
1. Family is an important aspect of survival in the world of Game of Thrones. The Lannisters are all back together again. This season will mark the first time that Tywin, Cersei, Jaime, Tyrion and Joffery are all under one castle. The house is at the height of its power to start this season. With the impending marriage with House Tyrell and the defeat of the Stark army last season, House Lannister is set to cement its reign of Westeros.
2. The Red Viper is hands down one of the best characters that George R.R. Martin has ever written. This character epitomizes Game of Thrones. He essentially can do what ever he wants when he wants! Women lust for him, men envy his skills in battle, the young ones idolize him. He is uncompromising, passionate and let's just say he is not only here for the wedding! The introduction of Prince Oberyn Martell adds a new dimension to the show. The audience will get an insight to Dorne. We've heard Tyrion make a jape or two in past seasons and even saw Myrcella shipped off to Dorne for her protection before the battle of the blackwater in season 2. Things will get testy with the Lannisters, Tyrells and Martells all under one roof.
3. The return of characters from past seasons. Get ready. There are a few characters we have not seen in a while. Ranging from seasons 1-3. The one obvious happens to be the most recent: Mance Rayder the King Beyond The Wall. We'll see more of his Wildling army this season. Bringing these characters back into the fold will not only provide a nice boost to the season but will give one particular character HELL this season. I cannot wait to see this on the small screen.
4. Staying with The wall it's the perfect transition for the ACTION. Neil Marshal, director of episode 9 of season 2, "Blackwater" is the director of episode 9 of this season. We can expect a major battle during that episode (Book readers already know what I'm referring to). The two show runners David Benioff & D. B. Weiss have done a terrific job of surpassing each season. I do expect the battles during this season to be even more exciting! Jon Snow and Ygritte had their major break up last season. With the two characters back on opposing sides this season, you are guaranteed for some carnage.
5. The pairings. The unique changes from the book on to the screen are what truly make the experience of watching the show so titillating for me personally. So many characters in the books do not get a chance to meet each other or are never reunited. It is different on the show, to save time, many characters are partnered up which creates weird duos at first, but ultimately translate into awesome viewing. Case in point this season. From one of the trailers Ser Jaime Lannister is practicing his sword play with Ser Bronn of the Blackwater. In the books he practices with Ser Ilyn Payne instead, who is obviously mute. I am hoping the show will pair these two characters together. These two would make an interesting pair. Two stone cold killers. Brienne of Tarth ans Ser Loras Tyrell. Remember Renly Baratheon? His death in season 2 is believed to be committed by Brienne/Lady Stark. They were after all the last two people to see him alive. The biggest change in pairing from book to screen so far is below. And quite frankly it made the most sense.
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