In a bold move that has left fans of HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" speechless, showrunner Ira Parker has made sure that viewers remember Ser Arlan of Pennytree in more ways than one - namely, by including a scene that highlights his rather impressive physical attributes.
In the second episode, "Hard Salt Beef", Parker wanted to humanize Ser Arlan and give audiences an idea of what makes him unique. The visuals are unflinching, showing Ser Arlan's rather substantial manhood in all its glory - albeit briefly. While some viewers might be left wondering if it was a prosthetic, Parker playfully downplayed the whole thing, joking about whether or not it was real.
However, according to Parker, there's more to this scene than just titillation. It's meant to be a poignant reminder of Ser Arlan's humanity and his experiences as a warrior in a world filled with danger and hardship. By giving Ser Arlan "his one special thing", Parker aimed to show that even the most stoic figures have their vulnerabilities.
Make no mistake, this scene is not meant to be the main event - it's a fleeting flourish in an otherwise gripping narrative. But by including such a moment, Parker has made sure that viewers will remember Ser Arlan as more than just a footnote in history.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Parker explained his intentions: "I felt bad for Ser Arlan at some point... He's got something that helps him get through those really intense battles. He's got a certain energy about him." It seems like the showrunner is determined to humanize every character, no matter how minor their role may seem.
With new episodes airing on HBO and HBO Max every Sunday, it will be interesting to see how Parker continues to balance action, drama, and humor in his adaptation of Martin's beloved series.
In the second episode, "Hard Salt Beef", Parker wanted to humanize Ser Arlan and give audiences an idea of what makes him unique. The visuals are unflinching, showing Ser Arlan's rather substantial manhood in all its glory - albeit briefly. While some viewers might be left wondering if it was a prosthetic, Parker playfully downplayed the whole thing, joking about whether or not it was real.
However, according to Parker, there's more to this scene than just titillation. It's meant to be a poignant reminder of Ser Arlan's humanity and his experiences as a warrior in a world filled with danger and hardship. By giving Ser Arlan "his one special thing", Parker aimed to show that even the most stoic figures have their vulnerabilities.
Make no mistake, this scene is not meant to be the main event - it's a fleeting flourish in an otherwise gripping narrative. But by including such a moment, Parker has made sure that viewers will remember Ser Arlan as more than just a footnote in history.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Parker explained his intentions: "I felt bad for Ser Arlan at some point... He's got something that helps him get through those really intense battles. He's got a certain energy about him." It seems like the showrunner is determined to humanize every character, no matter how minor their role may seem.
With new episodes airing on HBO and HBO Max every Sunday, it will be interesting to see how Parker continues to balance action, drama, and humor in his adaptation of Martin's beloved series.
It's so refreshing to see a showrunner not afraid to humanize even the most minor characters. I mean, who doesn't love a good Arlan flex? 
But seriously, it's all about showing us that even in a world of warriors and battles, we're still just people with our own struggles and vulnerabilities. It adds this extra layer of depth to the show that I'm totally here for! 
And can we talk about how Parker handled the whole prosthetic vs "real" thing? So smooth! 
Can't wait to see what's next for Ser Arlan and the rest of the gang in the upcoming episodes. Sunday Funday, anyone? 
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. But if that's not what this scene is going for, then I just don't get it 
. Still, I'll be keeping an eye on how they do it as we move forward - fingers crossed they can keep the whole thing from feeling too much 
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. Was he trying to make a statement about masculinity or something? And how do you think the average viewer would react if they're not expecting it? Would it add to the overall story or feel like an awkward detour? 
... I mean, I get what they're trying to do, humanize him and all, but it felt like a bit of a stretch for me. As someone who's been following the books, I know how George R.R. Martin likes to subvert expectations, so maybe this is just another example of that 
. Either way, I'm still super invested in seeing where this story goes from here 
i don't get what the point is here. showrunner trying to humanize Ser Arlan by flashing him around isn't gonna make me care about his character 
maybe they should've done something more meaningful, like showing his backstory or struggles with the world he lives in... this just feels like a cheap trick 
I mean, on one hand, it's great that they're trying to humanize Ser Arlan by showing him as more than just a stoic warrior, but on the other hand, is it really necessary to include his, ahem, private attributes in a scene like that? 
Or is it just a weird way to try and justify some extra screen time? 
. I'm curious to see how the show balances action, drama, and humor with new episodes airing every Sunday! 
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I don't think that scene is meant to humanize Ser Arlan at all, its just a weird attempt to make the show more "interesting" . I mean, come on, it's not like we need to see some dude's...ahem...package in a fantasy TV show 
. Anyway, I guess its kinda cool that the showrunner is trying to put more depth into lesser characters, but this scene was just awkward 
. And if this scene helps Ser Arlan stand out more in an already epic show, then I'm totally on board 
. Bring on the next episode! 
But at the same time, if that scene is meant to humanize him and show his vulnerabilities, then maybe it's not as weird as I think...