Jack Brickman
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Re: The Official Game of Thrones [A Song of Ice and Fire] Thread
For the record, I didn't really have an issue with Stannis at all in season two. It was just in season three (and the one scene this year) where it seems they've taken his character off the rails.
I don't think she's making any of these decisions though. I think he's convinced that what she's recommending is ultimately going to get things done, just like in the books (specifically in regards to Blackwater Bay).
Prime example: He listens to Davos and doesn't take Melisandre with him to Blackwater. Melisandre was very adamant about being involved in that battle but Stannis put his foot down and left her in Dragonstone. The fact that she's been right about a few things (aforementioned example, Robb Stark dying through leech prophecy) has swayed him to allow her a larger voice. It's still all very much his choice, though. The minute he thinks she's wrong he's going to make it known i.e. choking her until she proves there are visions in the flames in season 2. Again, he also refused to allow for Shireen to be punished by Selyse last episode. Stannis is still very much in control.
For the record, I didn't really have an issue with Stannis at all in season two. It was just in season three (and the one scene this year) where it seems they've taken his character off the rails.