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The woman thought the final episode was the worst in the series.
The woman thought the final episode was the worst in the series.
False (B)
The series had ten episodes in its final season.
The series had ten episodes in its final season.
False (B)
The characters in the series were more predictably safe than in earlier seasons.
The characters in the series were more predictably safe than in earlier seasons.
True (A)
Bronn was the character who saved Jaime when he fell in the water.
Bronn was the character who saved Jaime when he fell in the water.
Tyrion was identified as the woman's favorite character throughout the discussion.
Tyrion was identified as the woman's favorite character throughout the discussion.
The woman believes that Cersei has become a good person by the end of the series.
The woman believes that Cersei has become a good person by the end of the series.
The fans were satisfied with the number of episodes in the final season.
The fans were satisfied with the number of episodes in the final season.
The man thinks the show has lost its quality since no longer using the books as a guide.
The man thinks the show has lost its quality since no longer using the books as a guide.
The woman considers Cersei to be her favorite character due to her unpredictability.
The woman considers Cersei to be her favorite character due to her unpredictability.
The final episode was longer than the previous episodes in the series.
The final episode was longer than the previous episodes in the series.
The woman believes that the series has become more exciting than before.
The woman believes that the series has become more exciting than before.
The man thinks the special effects in the final episode were incredible.
The man thinks the special effects in the final episode were incredible.
The woman remembers the names of the characters killed in the series.
The woman remembers the names of the characters killed in the series.
The man believes that the quality of the series has declined since they stopped using the source material.
The man believes that the quality of the series has declined since they stopped using the source material.
The characters in the series faced more danger earlier on.
The characters in the series faced more danger earlier on.
The woman believes the series stayed true to its roots by sticking to the original storyline.
The woman believes the series stayed true to its roots by sticking to the original storyline.
Flashcards
Predictable Series
Predictable Series
A series where the outcome of events is easily foreseen, often due to established character arcs and lack of significant character death, leading to a less exciting viewing experience.
Character Arc
Character Arc
The progression of a character's personality, motivations, or development over the course of a story.
Unexpected Character Choice
Unexpected Character Choice
A decision made by a character that defies expectations, surprising the audience, often due to motivation and past actions.
Unlikeable Character
Unlikeable Character
A character with unappealing or negative personality traits, yet can still be compelling for their unpredictability.
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Story Adaptation
Story Adaptation
The act of adapting a story from one medium (e.g., book) to another (e.g., TV series).
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Favourable Character
Favourable Character
A character that viewers like and admire, and may feel a connection with.
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Original Story Source
Original Story Source
The primary source of a story, such as a book, on which a series is based.
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Shortened Series
Shortened Series
A TV series with fewer episodes than originally planned or intended.
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Predictable Outcome
Predictable Outcome
A plot resolution that is easily foreseen by the audience.
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Predictable Series
Predictable Series
A show where audience can easily figure out what will happen, often because character arcs and deaths aren't surprising
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Unpredictable Character
Unpredictable Character
A character with actions and choices that are surprising and unexpected.
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Shortened Series
Shortened Series
A series with fewer episodes than planned or expected, affecting plot and budget.
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Story Adaptation
Story Adaptation
Taking a story from one format (like a book) and making it into another (like a TV show).
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Unlikeable Character
Unlikeable Character
A character viewers might not like or find appealing, but also engaging, due to their unpredictability.
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Favourite Character
Favourite Character
A character a viewer enjoys the most due to their characteristics.
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Character Arc
Character Arc
How a character changes or grows during the story.
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Unexpected Character Choice
Unexpected Character Choice
Actions or decisions from fictional characters which go against audience expectations; often linked with their motivation and past.
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Original Story Source
Original Story Source
The original form of a story, often a book or other source a series is based on.
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Conversation Summary
- Couple discussing a TV series's final episode.
- Woman enjoyed the special effects but found the plot more predictable.
- Predicted outcomes made the series less exciting for her.
- Key characters survived, unlike past seasons, making the plot less suspenseful.
- The shorter episode count (seven instead of ten) was a concern for both.
- Possible reasons for the shorter series include lack of story ideas, using less book content, and more focus on visual effects.
- The conversation suggests a potential shift away from the book-based story and toward a more Hollywood-style narrative.
- Woman's favorite character has shifted to Cersei, highlighting her complex and surprising personality.
- Cersei's character arc is described as unpredictable due to her determination for revenge, despite the expected outcome of redemption.
- The man expresses surprise at the change in favourite character.
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