User blog comment:The Dragon Demands/Worst changes made by the TV series/@comment-109.42.1.140-20150620070851/@comment-7600752-20151004003120

I’m guessing that you mean that the series version of Loras is more of a stereotype, then I’d probably agree. The character of Loras just isn’t fleshed-out in the series – therefore series watchers just don’t get to know the character of Loras as would the book readers.

I read on this wiki that Loras actually loved Renly and was devastated by his loss. The series makes Loras to appear more fickle than what he actually is in the book…because the Loras in the series seems to forget Renly and move on to sweeter pastures. But, apparently this is not quite so in the book.

Plus, in the series, Loras DOES defeat Sur Gregor in a joust. Yeah, I know Loras was tricky by using the mare – but who can blame him for using his smarts. He is also brave enough to walk out during the wedding celebration when Joffrey is overtly making fun of Renly. That alone could have fired Joffrey’s wrath had he lived beyond the wedding celebration.

As far as Loras making goo-goo eyes at any guy who he deems may reciprocate – that would have to be answered by the readers of the series. Sorrowfully, the producers did make Loras a stereotype in this way.

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