User blog comment:The Dragon Demands/Worst changes made by the TV series/@comment-7600752-20151004001358

DragonDemands,

I enjoyed reading this blog.

It wouldn’t have terribly bothered me if there were less sex scenes… or nude scenes in the series. I think that some of the spontanious nudity takes away from the series. Producers waste time wondering if they’ve had enough nude scenes – or if they’re the correct nude scenes. Things CAN be left to the imagination as far as I’m concerned. The fact that the Martell orgy was on the ‘tame’ side didn’t bother me. In fact, Cercei and Jaime having intercourse while in the presence of their dead son was overpowering (& freaky) without ANY nudity. (By the way, Did that REALLY happen in the book version?)

I wasn’t 100% sure what you meant about the Robb/Talisa/Catelyn issue. I have not read the books – but I knew Robb really screwed up when he didn’t keep his own (plus Catelyn’s) word to marry a Frey daughter. People of high rank just don’t get to always choose who they marry. Even Catelyn did her best to explain this to Robb. But, I knew Talisa was a HUGE danger from the beginniing. It’s just that I wasn’t sure HOW she would become a potential danger. From reading some of Talisa’s body language – I was certain she was a spy – and was up to no good. I was surprised by her loyalty – and more shocked by the Red Wedding. Robb just fell for it all – I’m surprised Catelyn hadn’t already figured out what Frey was planning. She knew how deceiptful and what a liar he cold be.

I also WAS surprised in how Catelyn despised Jon. I know that bastards are looked down upon – but it was never Jon’s fault. Plus, if Catelyn hated Jon SO much – then why did ALL her children consider Jon to be their brother – and they all seemed to love him so much. That part just doesn’t add up right to me.

I LOVED what you said about Cercei. She’s one of my favorite characters. Not because I think she’s really a nice person underneath that shroud of cruelty – but because her personality has SO many facets… I just can NOT figure her out! And… after reading your comments about Cercei – I now understand WHY I can’t figure her out. I don’t think any reasonably sane person could. But, as you say – I had times when I despised her – then had times when I had much sympathy for her.

IF I HAD to campaign for ANY nude scene – it would be Cercei’s walk of shame. This truly moved me and shocked me at the same time. But, the scene could have been done without being completely nude. Yet, Cercei’s naked body walking the streets while people shout profanities and throw excrement at her – provokes one to take on deeper thoughts and meanings.

To me, there seemed to be a lot of strong and strong-willed women. I’m guessing there must have been some powerful queens in the books? But there’s Queen Daenerys Targaryen who’s a powerful queen.

My favorite character (who happens to be female) is Brienne of Tarth. I know that from her bio, that she’s different between her book and series versions – but I’m still crazy about her.