Official Game of Thrones thread (Spoilers)

I didn't want to talk about this in the other thread and ruin anything for anybody so figured I'd open a thread here like we have done for Lost and The Killing for those of us following the show going forward. And especially after tonight's episode, it's gonna be crazy. Part of me wishes I had read the books, but another part of me is digging the completely helpless feeling of not knowing what's going to happen next like what happened to Ned Stark and Drago because that ending was goosebumps inducing. I can't wait for next sunday to get here.

I remember when reading the books and seeing what happens to Ned and Drago I knew this story was going to be intense. Even though I know what's going to happen watching the series I'm still on the edge of my seat.

Thank god they didn't f*ck up the dragons! For those that watch but haven't read the books, HBO stayed true throughout with very little deviation. Can't wait for Season 2!

What a show! Reading the books now.

I love the show, but missed a bunch of episodes in between.

Don't rest your head on the fact that Ned is dead for good...

The book leaves many clues that it may have not been Eddard Stark who was executed, possibly someone in his place, maybe a faceless man...I am among the throng of fans who believe that Eddard will return in one of the upcoming books...

I was advised to watch the series when it started, through the first couple episodes I generally thought the show was kinda weak, but stuck with it. The last couple weeks I was hooked like a crackhead. Great characters and overall outstanding series.

Don't rest your head on the fact that Ned is dead for good...

The book leaves many clues that it may have not been Eddard Stark who was executed, possibly someone in his place, maybe a faceless man...I am among the throng of fans who believe that Eddard will return in one of the upcoming books...

Ned's dead, dude.

Ned's dead, dude.

No, No he isnt. I'm not in denial. I can give you exact statements from the book where it hints strongly that it wasnt the real "Eddard Stark" who was executed. I've well researched my belief and if you do a search of "Eddard Stark Alive" on google, you will see all the theories that are all backed up by evidence. The biggest one yet is that George R.R. Martin has never officially clarified that Ned is indeed dead, even when asked by fans.

Ned coming back serves no purpose to the story. If he comes back then I think it's simply a placation to the fans that can't handle a story in which a popular, but minor protagonist gets killed early. Count me as one of the ones that will upset if Ned makes a reintroduction.