re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

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They have to have the meeting with Tywin or someone to give some background on the Martells and Tyrells, otherwise the show watchers will be clueless to who they are or what they are there for. I doubt half of them remember Cersei's daughter at all, much less her being sent to Dorne in season 2.

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I think they can do most of that later. They were merely expecting Doran, who they didn't think would be any problem. The Red Viper is a game changer though for Tyrion and Tywin. You can have Tyrion, Bronn, and Pod briefly discuss why the Martells are coming up while they're waiting for them.

The Red Viper needs to be established as early as possible and shown to be a main character, not a guest star, to where the audience will be shocked by his pretty immediate departure. Making him the opening scene will easily tell the audience that this guy is a pretty big deal and is not to be underestimated.