Game of Thrones Season 3 Ep 4 (the clueless about the books POV)

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Oh boy, that was a good episode!

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I think it was my favourite so far (except for the Theon bit, which I watched from behind my hands while feeling very sorry for Theon and wishing this was the last we'd see of him for a bit, though I fear very much that it's not).

There were some terrific scenes for everyone, particular favourites being Cersei and Tywin (I agree with his assessment of her), Granny Tyrell and Varys, Jaime and Brienne, and the last scene with Dany, the dragons and the Unsullied, which I thought was just brilliant. I love Dany - which is not to say I think she's a wonderful, kind, nice person. She's not. But she's very queenly. Also, I think she did learn something from what happened to Mirri Maaz Duur's people. She may have sentimentalised Khal Drogo's memory to some extent, but I think she would see him for exactly what he is now, were she to encounter someone like that again.

Re: Arya and the Brotherhood Without Banners, bit of a shock to discover they all worship this Lord of Light (not a nice god, IMO), and this Beric Dondarrion - I only know who he is because I've been re-watching season 1 and I remember the scene where Ned Stark sent him off to catch the Mountain and bring him to justice. What happened to him? Did he bump into Melisandre and get converted, or come across the Lord of Light some other way? Now I'm worried they'll try to convert Arya and throw her on a bonfire if she refuses.

Margaery continues to be a complete delight. I love her Princess Diana act, though woe betide her if Joffrey ever gets jealous because the people love her more than they love him. I hope Margaery means what she said to Sansa. I don't want to see Sansa go away with Littlefinger.

I'm enjoying the way the dynamic between Brienne and Jaime is changing too. I hope they escape soon, but not very hopefully. Also, despite what he said to Cersei, just what exactly is Tywin doing to try and recover Jaime? Whatever it is, it's not working.

Finally, good riddance where Craster's concerned, though I am a bit upset about Lord Mormont. Doesn't seem right he should die that way. Also, run, Sam! Run!

Boy, this review's inadequate. Terrific episode. Loved it. Is it next week yet?

Trivial stuff: They keep saying winter's coming, but it still looks pretty summery at Kingslanding. When is that going to change? Also, now Dany has an army, how on earth is she going to feed them all?

And then there's Pod. Seems from what Ros said to Varys that the girls Tyrion set him up with weren't just being kind. There really was something about him they liked so much they refused the money. Hmm. Not sure I believe that, have to say.

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Now I wonder if my friends page is broken and what else I'm missing, but maybe I just overlooked it.

:( I was very late posting it. I didn't get to watch the ep until 8pm.

ETA2: Seems it's not just me, who could not see it.

Ah. That could explain why there are so few comments. Usually people want to chat. Maybe it's me, not you. No one can see me! Aargh!

Agree about Varys and Granny Tyrell, btw. They're wonderful together. I love the way the Tyrells are running rings around Cersei and Joffrey. Granny and Margaery are so much cleverer.

ETA: I know why you couldn't see it. Somehow or other, I managed to tick the box on the posting form that said not to put the entry on my friends page. Silly me.

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No one can see me! Aargh!

It seems so, I posted about it on my journal and quinara and beer said, they don't have the post on their page either.

Stupid LJ. Do you want to make a test post, see if it's still happening or back to normal?

ETA: I know why you couldn't see it. Somehow or other, I managed to tick the box on the posting form that said not to put the entry on my friends page.

That explains it. Those very helpfull options they give you. Why would anyone want a public post to go unseen?

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That explains it. Those very helpfull options they give you. Why would anyone want a public post to go unseen?

I haven't a clue. But anyway, I've made another post and linked, in case anyone wants a belated chat about the ep.

I'm hoping they might ease back on the Theon stuff for a bit. Do you think that's at all likely?

Also, I need a Granny Tyrell icon. I wonder if anyone's made one yet?

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Theon has a really long break in the books, he basically starts doing stuff again in Book 5, so that would be season 6 of the show. I hope they don't draw it out that long, but I guess at least this season it will mostly be torture for him.

A Queen of Thornes icon would be super. The Tyrells really play the Lannisters like a fiddle and there is a lot more good stuff to come on that front.

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I hope they don't draw it out that long, but I guess at least this season it will mostly be torture for him.

I've a horrid feeling we're going to get at least a bit in every episode. :whimper:

The Tyrells really play the Lannisters like a fiddle and there is a lot more good stuff to come on that front.

Oh goody! Though having said all that, I do hope the Tyrells' interest in Sansa is partly motivated by compassion, as well as the obvious political ambition.

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The cool thing about the Tyrells is that while their compassion has limits and they do of course act in self interest on the whole they seem to be good guys. They are just much much smarter good guys than the Starks and less concerned with honor.

But they are not pointlessly cruel. They want power, yes, but they don't think mindless butchering is the way to get there. It's just lovely to watch them at work.

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But they are not pointlessly cruel. They want power, yes, but they don't think mindless butchering is the way to get there. It's just lovely to watch them at work.

Yes, have to say, I really admire Margaery taking on Joffrey when she knows exactly what a monster he is. Somehow, she's managing to stroke his ego and contain him at the same time. Smart.

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Here is the icon, though I have to say I'd like a gif of one of those smart looks she gives people.

I really hope that in the next book, a Tyrell will get POV chapters.

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Ooh, squee! Where did you get it? Can I snag?

The thing about Granny Tyrell, she says all these very cutting things, while managing to look kindly. Very good trick.