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shapinglightOh 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.
More behind cut with spoilers
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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Date: 2013-04-23 12:25 pm (UTC)I loved the Dany part! I was worried they would stretch it out, but we got her full plan executed all together. You were concerned about how she would feed them, my hubby was like, "Does she have ships to put them on?" He loved the episode too; looked at his watch at the end in disbelief; going "it can't be over already???"
I thought the Theon part was particularly cruel, considering he had the break through about his real family versus his "captors." Like you; I am hoping for no more torture scenes.
I also loved the Queen of Thorns and Varys, as well as Jamie and Brienne, but was fairly confused about Bran's dream. I really want Joffrey ended and soon! I cannot stand that little brat. The actor has done such a convincing job (IMO) he is going to have to dye his hair and take a totally different role for me not to hate him on sight for anything else.
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Date: 2013-04-23 12:44 pm (UTC)I don't think she has those either. Also, the dragon trick is only going to work once, I feel :(
She'll just have to hope that she comes across a nice, friendly city (a rich one, preferably), which wants her to rule it. Then she can feed and equip her army at her leisure.
The Theon part was horrid. I'm not sure how much more of it I can take.
Bran's dream confused me too. The best I've got is that his mother represented the voice of his own scepticism in his dream, which was reminding him that he can't climb any more because he's crippled. He has to learn to ignore that.
Agree with you about Jack Gleason. I hope the poor kid's not been traumatised by having to act such an awful character.