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shapinglightDid manage to watch this today, but haven't been able to find a moment to write a review till now, when I'm about to go to bed. Oh well.
Spoilers behind cut.
This episode had an oddly wistful quality in parts. There were various scenes where I found myself thinking, uh-oh, this is the last time these two are going to meet.
That was especially the case in the Theon/Yara scene, where Yara turning nice can only mean one thing, IMO - ie. that when this Bastard of Bolton character shows up something very nasty indeed will happen to Theon. I just hope they don't choose to make it too graphic.
The other wistful scene was the Dany/Jorah one, which, as you can imagine, I loved to bits, while at the same time thinking, it's all doomed to badness, isn't it? And I do hope the fact that Lord Varys is still getting updates on Dany's situation doesn't mean that Jorah is still spying on her. :(
Anyway, I hope they have a couple more scenes together before the end of the season, because I have nasty feeling that's it (or at least, that's it, until the books put them together again, if they ever do).
Elsewhere, Jon is still having a less than jolly time (and Sam is missing him terribly). Jaime Lannister isn't enjoying himself that much either, but at least it's not quite so chilly where he is.
The quarrel between Cat and Robb was upsetting. They were so close at the end of season 1. That said, I would much rather have more scenes between Robb and Cat than scenes between Robb and this Talisa woman. Have vaguely gathered that the character's generally not that well liked, and I can't say I like her either. Not that it bothers me in the slightest if Robb cries off his needs-must engagement with one of the charmless Frey clan, but as I've said in a previous review, I'm really not interested in his love life.
I'd far rather see him interact with his siblings, actually, especially because I'm beginning to wonder if the Stark children will ever meet each other again. I just hope that Bran and Rickon stay together, and that Maester Luwin and Osha carry on looking after them (though noticed the utterly useless direwolves have gone missing again - and still no sign of Ghost either).
Other scenes were more interesting - every scene featuring Arya, for instance (I shall miss her exchanges with Tywin), and the Tyrion/Bronn, Tyrion/Cersei, Tyrion/Varys scenes. I suppose Varys must have fed Cersei false information on purpose, about Ros being Tyrion's lover. Part of his power game - show Tyrion he can reveal his secret whenever he wants to.
Good episode (except for the Robb/Talisa scene, which went on too long). Things are building nicely to a head at last. I suppose Stannis will probably arrive at Kingslanding at the end of ep 9, and ep 10 (which I vaguely remember GRRM is writing) will feature some big battle or other. I expect it's too much to hope that Joffrey will get killed, but maybe 'Uncle' Stannis will get a turn at slapping him. Can't expect Bronn to do it every week.
Trivial stuff:
Jorah's speech about how he would remember Dany in the flames longer than he'll remember his own mother's face made me go all gooey.
I wonder who would win in a fight? Jaime or Brienne?
I wish we could get through one episode - just one - without any female nudity.
Speaking of nudity, there haven't been nearly enough naked men this season. What's that all about?
Not a good review, I'm afraid, but it's been a long day and I'm tired.
Spoilers behind cut.
This episode had an oddly wistful quality in parts. There were various scenes where I found myself thinking, uh-oh, this is the last time these two are going to meet.
That was especially the case in the Theon/Yara scene, where Yara turning nice can only mean one thing, IMO - ie. that when this Bastard of Bolton character shows up something very nasty indeed will happen to Theon. I just hope they don't choose to make it too graphic.
The other wistful scene was the Dany/Jorah one, which, as you can imagine, I loved to bits, while at the same time thinking, it's all doomed to badness, isn't it? And I do hope the fact that Lord Varys is still getting updates on Dany's situation doesn't mean that Jorah is still spying on her. :(
Anyway, I hope they have a couple more scenes together before the end of the season, because I have nasty feeling that's it (or at least, that's it, until the books put them together again, if they ever do).
Elsewhere, Jon is still having a less than jolly time (and Sam is missing him terribly). Jaime Lannister isn't enjoying himself that much either, but at least it's not quite so chilly where he is.
The quarrel between Cat and Robb was upsetting. They were so close at the end of season 1. That said, I would much rather have more scenes between Robb and Cat than scenes between Robb and this Talisa woman. Have vaguely gathered that the character's generally not that well liked, and I can't say I like her either. Not that it bothers me in the slightest if Robb cries off his needs-must engagement with one of the charmless Frey clan, but as I've said in a previous review, I'm really not interested in his love life.
I'd far rather see him interact with his siblings, actually, especially because I'm beginning to wonder if the Stark children will ever meet each other again. I just hope that Bran and Rickon stay together, and that Maester Luwin and Osha carry on looking after them (though noticed the utterly useless direwolves have gone missing again - and still no sign of Ghost either).
Other scenes were more interesting - every scene featuring Arya, for instance (I shall miss her exchanges with Tywin), and the Tyrion/Bronn, Tyrion/Cersei, Tyrion/Varys scenes. I suppose Varys must have fed Cersei false information on purpose, about Ros being Tyrion's lover. Part of his power game - show Tyrion he can reveal his secret whenever he wants to.
Good episode (except for the Robb/Talisa scene, which went on too long). Things are building nicely to a head at last. I suppose Stannis will probably arrive at Kingslanding at the end of ep 9, and ep 10 (which I vaguely remember GRRM is writing) will feature some big battle or other. I expect it's too much to hope that Joffrey will get killed, but maybe 'Uncle' Stannis will get a turn at slapping him. Can't expect Bronn to do it every week.
Trivial stuff:
Jorah's speech about how he would remember Dany in the flames longer than he'll remember his own mother's face made me go all gooey.
I wonder who would win in a fight? Jaime or Brienne?
I wish we could get through one episode - just one - without any female nudity.
Speaking of nudity, there haven't been nearly enough naked men this season. What's that all about?
Not a good review, I'm afraid, but it's been a long day and I'm tired.
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Date: 2012-05-23 04:27 pm (UTC)Overall, the episode was underwhelming. One reason was too much time on Robb and the nurse. Nurse story was snooze-inducing, about as much fun as being forced to watch some stranger's vacation pictures.
I thought Catelyn did the right to send Jaimie away. I didn't expect that when she got the sword but that was the only thing she could do then to keep hope to see Sansa (and Arya in her mind) alive. Yes, sorry for Ser Karstark but in this world people care about their own chidren first. That's the only sacred thing for all the heroes.
So no, don't blame Cat at all and I think also her plan wasn't that simple, and Brienne is the only one who could be trusted with it. I think she might be just sending Jaimie somewhere to hide, to keep trading with LF and Tiryon from a position of strength. I don't think she's sending Jaimie directly to KL for a trade.
Plus, I'm looking forward to more awesome scenes between Brienne and Jaimie! But then, the moment I start enjoying some pairs they break it up...
I admit, I spoiled myself for Arya's 3rd wish. I tried to read 2nd book without getting ahead of the show, but in parts it went ahead unexpectedly. So yeah, I read about Arya's 3rd wish in the book and it took my breath away. Didn't see that coming at all, and what a smart move by Arya!
But it was so much better done in the book... In the show it was underwhelming, plus it looked like Arya/Tywin broke up for good without any payoff for their interactions...
Would they meet again, was Tywin playing Arya, or was it just an odd friendship and nothing more?
What did take my breath away is the reveal about Bran and Rickon, that Osha hid them back in the castle! Smart Osha!
And so Theon indeed ordered those orphan boys killed to avoid shame over Stark boys escape. But he was too stupid to see that the farmer's family would have to be killed as well, otherwise they'd talk. But his henchmen saw to that of course... Poor Bran overhearing about the boys. :(
Yara was unexpectedly great there. I don't think Theon will last for long now, either...
The twist with Ros and Shae was also great. So Varys helped Tyrion out here, right? He gave Cersei the wrong whore but now he got even more power over Tyrion...
And does it mean Jeoff won't be spared now or will Tyrion try and protect Ros still, out of decency? He owes her one for Jeoffrey debacle too.
Was nice to see Varys and Bronn more.
As for dragons changing the game - I think now that this season will end on similar note to the last one - with Dany doing something awesome and unexpected in the House of Undying and freeing her dragons.
Very tender moment with her and Jorah, I thought of you then... At least he got this touch from her.
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Date: 2012-05-24 05:49 pm (UTC)Hee! She certainly should.
Overall, the episode was underwhelming. One reason was too much time on Robb and the nurse. Nurse story was snooze-inducing, about as much fun as being forced to watch some stranger's vacation pictures
Sadly, this is all too true. I agree that Catelyn did the right thing. I was annoyed with Robb for being so angry with her. And it doesn't help to learn that the showrunners seems to think Robb was being quite reasonable. I think I need to avoid not only all book spoilers (because book readers seems to be getting more and more disappointed with the show), but also all word from on high of the writers.
But it was so much better done in the book... In the show it was underwhelming, plus it looked like Arya/Tywin broke up for good without any payoff for their interactions...
While I don't agree that the scene was underwhelming, I will be very disappointed if that's the last Arya/Tywin interaction we get.
Very tender moment with her and Jorah, I thought of you then... At least he got this touch from her.
I know. :sniffle: