F**k your own sister. Tyrion is at the end of his road, and he hardly cares what his tongue lets out, even to his own brother. Though perhaps there is desperation there in finding a champion. Who would fight for a murderer? A smile on both their faces and a bit of brotherly love and humanity for just one moment was nice. We are brought back to his harsh reality when we realise the Mountain that Rides will be Cersei's champion. The actor, a strongman, is massive and intimidating in his butchering of those prisoners, a bad omen for Tyrion's champion.
A absolutely chilling scene from Oberyn was firstly set up from some great back-story about him and Elia visiting Tyrion when they were younger. As he recounts Cersei's hatred for Tyrion even as a baby you can see tears in Tyrion's eyes. Fantastic acting, and Oberyn announcing himself as champion topped it all off. Can't wait for the fight.
A very heavy moment of realisation for Arya as they come across a dying man. She preaches that nothing is worse than death, and even the Hound shows a little mercy, but we still see Arya unflinching accept that there are casualties in war. The surprise attack from Rorge was a bit anti-climatic, but at least Arya is learning with that stab to the heart. Great bit of characterisation with the Hound's story about his scars, something he has probably never told anyone else. It shows how close they are getting and how Arya is also learning to care for him a little.
I find new Daario a bit lacking, his delivery of his lines doesn't compare to the old swagger of the previous actor. Safe to say that Dany so quickly falling for this sellsword was a bit disappointing and the nudity a bit unnecessary. So was the nudity in Mel's scene, but I did like how Selyse brought up her and Stannis' infidelity as a non-sin in service of the Lord of Light. It really captures how devoted she is that she would let Stannis sleep with Mel.
I felt a little sorry for Jorah as he bumps into a shirtless Daario outside Dany's chambers but he still is steadfast in his beliefs and that is admirable. His advice is very telling as he himself was given mercy after slave trading and wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for Ned Stark, which Dany takes to heart, trusting him to deal with the slavers in Yunkaii.
A real nice cameo from Hot Pie and his gravy at the inn where so much has happened. He might be a little behind on current events given he think Arya is still with the Brotherhood without Banners, but it's the thought that counts, shown by his vastly improved bread direwolf.
As most GOT episodes go, they save the best till last and that is certainly true here. A few episodes ago we got the reveal that Littlefinger masterminded Jon Arryn's death and everything else but he tops it here. But first we get a touching scene from Sansa as she struggles to find any lasting remnants of her family and Winterfell in her snow castle. The Winterfell theme in the background was a nice touch.
Kate Dickie is fantastic as the maniacal and crazy Lysa and I will miss her performance. Her freak out at Sansa and Petyr's kiss and nearly killing Sansa was so great and her tears seemed genuine. Petyr was as cold as ever as he uttered the final words she will ever hear. I wish it could have been 'Only Cat', but oh well, still a spectacular ending to the episode.
9/10
A absolutely chilling scene from Oberyn was firstly set up from some great back-story about him and Elia visiting Tyrion when they were younger. As he recounts Cersei's hatred for Tyrion even as a baby you can see tears in Tyrion's eyes. Fantastic acting, and Oberyn announcing himself as champion topped it all off. Can't wait for the fight.
A very heavy moment of realisation for Arya as they come across a dying man. She preaches that nothing is worse than death, and even the Hound shows a little mercy, but we still see Arya unflinching accept that there are casualties in war. The surprise attack from Rorge was a bit anti-climatic, but at least Arya is learning with that stab to the heart. Great bit of characterisation with the Hound's story about his scars, something he has probably never told anyone else. It shows how close they are getting and how Arya is also learning to care for him a little.
I find new Daario a bit lacking, his delivery of his lines doesn't compare to the old swagger of the previous actor. Safe to say that Dany so quickly falling for this sellsword was a bit disappointing and the nudity a bit unnecessary. So was the nudity in Mel's scene, but I did like how Selyse brought up her and Stannis' infidelity as a non-sin in service of the Lord of Light. It really captures how devoted she is that she would let Stannis sleep with Mel.
I felt a little sorry for Jorah as he bumps into a shirtless Daario outside Dany's chambers but he still is steadfast in his beliefs and that is admirable. His advice is very telling as he himself was given mercy after slave trading and wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for Ned Stark, which Dany takes to heart, trusting him to deal with the slavers in Yunkaii.
A real nice cameo from Hot Pie and his gravy at the inn where so much has happened. He might be a little behind on current events given he think Arya is still with the Brotherhood without Banners, but it's the thought that counts, shown by his vastly improved bread direwolf.
As most GOT episodes go, they save the best till last and that is certainly true here. A few episodes ago we got the reveal that Littlefinger masterminded Jon Arryn's death and everything else but he tops it here. But first we get a touching scene from Sansa as she struggles to find any lasting remnants of her family and Winterfell in her snow castle. The Winterfell theme in the background was a nice touch.
Kate Dickie is fantastic as the maniacal and crazy Lysa and I will miss her performance. Her freak out at Sansa and Petyr's kiss and nearly killing Sansa was so great and her tears seemed genuine. Petyr was as cold as ever as he uttered the final words she will ever hear. I wish it could have been 'Only Cat', but oh well, still a spectacular ending to the episode.
9/10