I can't add to some of the wonderful reviews by predecessors. I am reacting emotionally to something that has utterly captivated me. I am watching this series because of all the hoopla about it and all he awards it keeps winning. It just wasn't available to me until now. I am so pleased to have now entered into this masterpiece. All the forces are in play. The snot nosed king sits on the throne, showing us that he has no mercy but a venomous sociopathic nature. His mother sits on his right, perhaps wondering if this boy will some day turn on her. We have his betrothed, who, in an early scene, may have intended pushing him off a bridge, several stories high. She is Ned's daughter and is aware of what a mistake she has made in promising fealty to this lizard. We have rebel forces all over the place, including the horse people. Wait for the stunning conclusion of this episode which is a game changer. Jon Snow impulsively goes off to fight and brought back by his loyal friends, but his patience is rewarded. We have Bran still out there, helpless, but aware. His mother is engaging forces with her son. Tyrion has been given a leadership position by his father (Ned's former position of the Hand of the King), who has expressed nothing but disdain for him in the past, and then starts out by disobeying one of the few requirements. When he and Joffrey come together, it's going to be very interesting, to say the least. Father wields a great deal of power. So here we go. This is going to get better and better.
49 Reviews
Season 1 Review
kkoller06938 January 2012
Warning: Spoilers
If I had to put it into one sentence, "Game of "Thrones" is a fantastic HBO series. While it is more dialogue than action for a fantasy series, it works out tremendously with great characters (backed up by great actors) and a complex storyline. For people who haven't watched this show before should give it a test run; it might work out for you in the end.
After the first episode "Winter is Coming", I knew that this series was a winner. While the writers threw a lot out at you in the first episode, with the Starks and Lannisters, it was never too much to understand. The episode showed a lot of sex, a lot of story and a lot of character development but it all fit into the one hour frame they had to work with. As the season continued, I never got tired of it. The dialogue, while there is a lot of it, never seemed to bore me which surprised me. I found myself to love the blood and sword fighting when it appeared but I never missed afterwards. I sort of got use to the idea that dialogue is going to be a huge part of this series.
While dialogue is most of the episode, "Game of Thrones" does give you some intense action sequences. The short battle between Jamie Lannister and Eddard Stark in the episode "The Lion and the Wolf" was suspenseful, graphic and very entertaining. Even the trial by combat the Vale in the episode "A Golden Crown" was both suspenseful and exciting. Those are some of the battles to be seen in this 10 episode season.
The series also does show it's fair share of twists and turns. Whether it was the death of a major character in the episode "Baelor" that made audiences so angry that they threatened to stop watching the show (seriously that actually happened) or story twists that threatened the King's life, the season never back down from giving audiences shocking twists to keep them entertained.
"Game of Thrones" Season 1 was absolutely amazing. The characters are greatly acted out (especially Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister the imp), the story is complex and full of twists, and the violence while not a lot until the final episodes are exciting to see and graphic. This was a powerful season and I strongly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and complex story lines.
By the way, since I have read the second book "A Clash of Kings" I can tell you Season 2 will be fantastic. I have read the first three and I believe Book 2 is the best of all of them.
9.5/10
After the first episode "Winter is Coming", I knew that this series was a winner. While the writers threw a lot out at you in the first episode, with the Starks and Lannisters, it was never too much to understand. The episode showed a lot of sex, a lot of story and a lot of character development but it all fit into the one hour frame they had to work with. As the season continued, I never got tired of it. The dialogue, while there is a lot of it, never seemed to bore me which surprised me. I found myself to love the blood and sword fighting when it appeared but I never missed afterwards. I sort of got use to the idea that dialogue is going to be a huge part of this series.
While dialogue is most of the episode, "Game of Thrones" does give you some intense action sequences. The short battle between Jamie Lannister and Eddard Stark in the episode "The Lion and the Wolf" was suspenseful, graphic and very entertaining. Even the trial by combat the Vale in the episode "A Golden Crown" was both suspenseful and exciting. Those are some of the battles to be seen in this 10 episode season.
The series also does show it's fair share of twists and turns. Whether it was the death of a major character in the episode "Baelor" that made audiences so angry that they threatened to stop watching the show (seriously that actually happened) or story twists that threatened the King's life, the season never back down from giving audiences shocking twists to keep them entertained.
"Game of Thrones" Season 1 was absolutely amazing. The characters are greatly acted out (especially Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister the imp), the story is complex and full of twists, and the violence while not a lot until the final episodes are exciting to see and graphic. This was a powerful season and I strongly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and complex story lines.
By the way, since I have read the second book "A Clash of Kings" I can tell you Season 2 will be fantastic. I have read the first three and I believe Book 2 is the best of all of them.
9.5/10
Cult
igoatabase20 June 2011
Warning: Spoilers
One season, ten episodes, more than five hundred minutes. Our televisual journey only lasted two months and two weeks but I'll always carry it with me from now on. There're shows you keep worrying about. Will the next episode deliver ? You have doubts, you lose faith or you keep being disappointed over and over. But very quickly we learned that Game of Thrones plays in its own league. There will be a before and after it because it redefined how fantasy should be pictured on TV. Fire and Blood was in the same vein as the other nine episodes but it bore the steamy pressure of being the last installment of a stellar series that transported millions of viewers over the rainbow. Who could possibly expect it to be better than Winter is Coming ? Comparing them in terms of quality doesn't really make any sense because I think it's wiser to consider the episodes as a whole. Yes because season one was, is and will ever be a living organism of its own.
I don't know if watching the show changed your life but as a reviewer it opened my eyes. Before I used to only believe in spoiler-free writing but avoiding to reveal something important is pointless when it comes to Game of Thrones, except its pilot of course, because in terms of decision making I just can't see anyone who would need to read a review. Should I watch the next episode ? Pure heresy ! You can't resist the irresistible. Indeed from its inspiring substance to its award-winning production everything about this ultimate episode was excellent, and the whole show by extension. First all arcs were properly covered and even Bran was back ! Jon Snow new friends helped him choose his path. Little big Tyrion was forced to become the new hand of the king. As I wished for Arya is now a tiny Joan of Arc version and as expected the fainting Sansa is stronger than she seemed. Sophie Turner's performance was impressive considering the extreme emotions she had to play. The second element that made the finale so exceptional was the considerable amount of eye-popping or epic scenes. Robb Stark proclaimed King of the North by his men was epic and the smile on his face was majestic ! Richard Madden's talent made Sean Bean's sudden departure less painful. Ned lost his head but his soul moved to his eldest son's body. But of course the impact it had on us was nothing compared to peeping the old counselor faking insanity around Littlefinger's charming worker and his hunchback before entering the iron stage. The show is a casting model when it comes to leveraging the acting experience of the ancients !
Otherwise what we will really dream about is the last sequence featuring Daenerys and her magnificent babies. Seeing her delicate body among smoking ashes hosting freshly hatched dragons was oneiric. The T-Rex attack in Jurassic Park, Dragonheart seamless visual effects and now the rebirth of House Targaryen. Long live the Queen ! Such fantastic appearances are rare on TV and the last time I was so enchanted by them was probably while watching Primeval. However here the legendary animals looked as much as real as the dire wolves ! The odyssey was so epic that waiting for season 2 could be a living nightmare but in my opinion that inevitable break is a blessing. Indeed it'll leave latecomers like me the precious time they need to finally read A Song of Ice and Fire ! Fire and Blood ? A chalice of sacred water that revitalized our every cells and boosted our imagination.
I don't know if watching the show changed your life but as a reviewer it opened my eyes. Before I used to only believe in spoiler-free writing but avoiding to reveal something important is pointless when it comes to Game of Thrones, except its pilot of course, because in terms of decision making I just can't see anyone who would need to read a review. Should I watch the next episode ? Pure heresy ! You can't resist the irresistible. Indeed from its inspiring substance to its award-winning production everything about this ultimate episode was excellent, and the whole show by extension. First all arcs were properly covered and even Bran was back ! Jon Snow new friends helped him choose his path. Little big Tyrion was forced to become the new hand of the king. As I wished for Arya is now a tiny Joan of Arc version and as expected the fainting Sansa is stronger than she seemed. Sophie Turner's performance was impressive considering the extreme emotions she had to play. The second element that made the finale so exceptional was the considerable amount of eye-popping or epic scenes. Robb Stark proclaimed King of the North by his men was epic and the smile on his face was majestic ! Richard Madden's talent made Sean Bean's sudden departure less painful. Ned lost his head but his soul moved to his eldest son's body. But of course the impact it had on us was nothing compared to peeping the old counselor faking insanity around Littlefinger's charming worker and his hunchback before entering the iron stage. The show is a casting model when it comes to leveraging the acting experience of the ancients !
Otherwise what we will really dream about is the last sequence featuring Daenerys and her magnificent babies. Seeing her delicate body among smoking ashes hosting freshly hatched dragons was oneiric. The T-Rex attack in Jurassic Park, Dragonheart seamless visual effects and now the rebirth of House Targaryen. Long live the Queen ! Such fantastic appearances are rare on TV and the last time I was so enchanted by them was probably while watching Primeval. However here the legendary animals looked as much as real as the dire wolves ! The odyssey was so epic that waiting for season 2 could be a living nightmare but in my opinion that inevitable break is a blessing. Indeed it'll leave latecomers like me the precious time they need to finally read A Song of Ice and Fire ! Fire and Blood ? A chalice of sacred water that revitalized our every cells and boosted our imagination.
Season 1: Densely plotted and full of mythical kingdoms but yet accessible, engaging, fun, compelling and dramatic (Mild Suggestive Spoilers)
bob the moo17 July 2011
Warning: Spoilers
In the shadow of The Wire, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Sopranos and so on, it is hard for HBO to launch a drama and let the audience discover how good (or not) it is for themselves. Even when it is good sometimes you can feel that it knows the expectation on it and also the calibre of the company it keeps. It was this way with Boardwalk Empire, where one could feel the rather worthy air it carried from the very start – like it had to be this way because of what it was and how much it cost. To a point Game of Thrones begins the same way and the promos for it were running for months before it was shown. For the first few episodes I wasn't sure about it as it begins with a lot of talking and a lot of explaining things to the viewer to provide sufficient base on which to build. It isn't all as clunky as that sounds but I did get the feeling of being in the middle of something very complex and not being allowed to enjoy the story because of how much time was being spent explaining. The excessive nudity also felt like it was being done for the sake of it, as I didn't have enough context and character yet to care beyond the superficial.
This lasted no more than a couple of episodes though because quickly the families are established, the main players are reasonably clear and I was able to concentrate on what was going on in the present rather than just the history between the various families. This history is important of course, but once the base is down, the writers can get it across to us in conversations and interactions rather than just telling us. At this point the show very much comes to life. I am not a big "swords and fantasy" fan, nor do I have any great desire to be lost in a world of novels where even the author struggles to keep track of who is who, but I do enjoy a good story well told and this is what Game of Thrones is. Allegiances are fleeting, characters may or may not have an agenda, all men are worthy and of their word until they aren't and so on. The plot twists and turns quite sharply at times but it doesn't overdo this, instead it lets them play out well, without rushing too fast or moving too slowly. As well as doing a great job of making it accessible and easy to follow, the writers did well to bring the emotions easily too. I felt the pain of betrayal (Stark in particular, for all his honourable naivety, caused me to catch myself at a few turns) but also the brutality of the ruling classing battling for power – we all know kingdoms are build on blood but here you really feel it and see it, to the point that even the "good" leaders will sacrifice 2000 men for the sake of a diversion to get closer to the prize. The cruelty of these people is evident and it makes their characters more dangerous and more compelling.
After a slow start the cast also come alive. Bean begins as the big name and he is a really good character to come into this world with – in the way that so many shows and films use the "wide-eyed newbie" as their partner for the viewer, Bean fills that role here while also still being a powerful presence. Clarke started the show as a "bad performance" as her simpering character seemed to only exist for the sake of nudity; however over the season her transformation into Queen is really well done and very convincing to the point that she stood out for me as one of the stronger actors and her nudity became secondary. Headey is "OK" but I found her too reserved and without any way of appearing to be more than she is – she grew on me a little but I still found her limited. Beyond these the cast is deep in talent and good performances where it is the likable Harington or the extent to which Gleeson makes his Joffrey such a cowardly yet cruel c*** (there is a 10 minute YouTube video of him being slapped over and over again by Tyrion – it is a great watch). Speaking of Tyrion, Dinklage is brilliant in this role – funny, scheming, likable and very well rounded as a character – he was always welcome on the screen. I could go on with Gillen, Williams and others but, like so many HBO shows, it is hard to draw a line.
Game of Thrones appears to be worthy and overly serious at first, perhaps struggling to escape the weight of the HBO logo at the start of the titles. However a few episodes in we have firm ground under our feet and the characters, plots and drama can begin. It seems complicated but it is not thanks to good writing, which is also the reason for it being so compelling. The actors, the sets, the locations and the scale of it all impress and of course the many open plots at the end will have me lining up for the second season when it comes.
This lasted no more than a couple of episodes though because quickly the families are established, the main players are reasonably clear and I was able to concentrate on what was going on in the present rather than just the history between the various families. This history is important of course, but once the base is down, the writers can get it across to us in conversations and interactions rather than just telling us. At this point the show very much comes to life. I am not a big "swords and fantasy" fan, nor do I have any great desire to be lost in a world of novels where even the author struggles to keep track of who is who, but I do enjoy a good story well told and this is what Game of Thrones is. Allegiances are fleeting, characters may or may not have an agenda, all men are worthy and of their word until they aren't and so on. The plot twists and turns quite sharply at times but it doesn't overdo this, instead it lets them play out well, without rushing too fast or moving too slowly. As well as doing a great job of making it accessible and easy to follow, the writers did well to bring the emotions easily too. I felt the pain of betrayal (Stark in particular, for all his honourable naivety, caused me to catch myself at a few turns) but also the brutality of the ruling classing battling for power – we all know kingdoms are build on blood but here you really feel it and see it, to the point that even the "good" leaders will sacrifice 2000 men for the sake of a diversion to get closer to the prize. The cruelty of these people is evident and it makes their characters more dangerous and more compelling.
After a slow start the cast also come alive. Bean begins as the big name and he is a really good character to come into this world with – in the way that so many shows and films use the "wide-eyed newbie" as their partner for the viewer, Bean fills that role here while also still being a powerful presence. Clarke started the show as a "bad performance" as her simpering character seemed to only exist for the sake of nudity; however over the season her transformation into Queen is really well done and very convincing to the point that she stood out for me as one of the stronger actors and her nudity became secondary. Headey is "OK" but I found her too reserved and without any way of appearing to be more than she is – she grew on me a little but I still found her limited. Beyond these the cast is deep in talent and good performances where it is the likable Harington or the extent to which Gleeson makes his Joffrey such a cowardly yet cruel c*** (there is a 10 minute YouTube video of him being slapped over and over again by Tyrion – it is a great watch). Speaking of Tyrion, Dinklage is brilliant in this role – funny, scheming, likable and very well rounded as a character – he was always welcome on the screen. I could go on with Gillen, Williams and others but, like so many HBO shows, it is hard to draw a line.
Game of Thrones appears to be worthy and overly serious at first, perhaps struggling to escape the weight of the HBO logo at the start of the titles. However a few episodes in we have firm ground under our feet and the characters, plots and drama can begin. It seems complicated but it is not thanks to good writing, which is also the reason for it being so compelling. The actors, the sets, the locations and the scale of it all impress and of course the many open plots at the end will have me lining up for the second season when it comes.
Best Debut Season I've ever seen
GibsonExplorer197613 May 2013
The title of this review says it all. Never have I been so pulled into a series and made to care for its characters the way this show has done. This season has been overall spectacular in all departments.
One of my favourite qualities of this series is that there are multiple connected story lines happening simultaneously, so the second half of the season is non-stop payoff with episodes drowning in riveting scenes. Almost every actor portrays their part flawlessly and the dialogue is sharp and unforgettable.
The final two episodes might be the two best hours in television, and that says a lot considering the competition.
Best Episode: Baelor (09) Best Actor: Sean Bean
One of my favourite qualities of this series is that there are multiple connected story lines happening simultaneously, so the second half of the season is non-stop payoff with episodes drowning in riveting scenes. Almost every actor portrays their part flawlessly and the dialogue is sharp and unforgettable.
The final two episodes might be the two best hours in television, and that says a lot considering the competition.
Best Episode: Baelor (09) Best Actor: Sean Bean
Nothing else really compares.
jonpak7 September 2012
As a fan of the series, loving both season 1 and 2 so far, I've recently rewatched season 1 and was struck at how epic this series really is. There are many good shows out there but for most shows, even the good ones, most scenes fade away with time. There is something different about "Game of Thrones" - akin to "Star Wars" in my estimation in the sense that there are characters and scenes that etch into one's consciousness (and from reading posts, I don't think I am the only one with this view). The final scene of season 1 is one of the best that I have ever seen on any screen - beautiful, powerful and transformative. Game of Thrones is marked with these moments of complete transformation - when you know the characters are forever changed and nothing will ever be the same.
Vengeance Arises!
g-bodyl28 June 2015
This is the tenth episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. It is a fitting finale and it foreshadows what seems to be a magnificent second season. This episode is emotionally-charged following the beheading of Ned Stark and what I really like is how we see each family member affected by his death. The episode has a tense, angry feel to it and it seems like vengeance is in the air. Plus the very ending....is just wow. Emilia Clarke is proving herself to be a wonderful actress.
In this episode, "Fire and Blood," the execution of Ned Stark has the Stark family in an emotional showdown. Robb Stark promises vengeance on the Lannisters. Meanwhile, Arya escapes from King's Landing and begins to travel up north. Jon Snow must decide whether he will be a Ranger or fight with Robb. Vaenary realizes keeping Drogo alive may not be the right thing to do. Tywin Lannister decides to send Tyrion to King's Landing to act as Hand of the King.
Overall, this is one of the best episodes in the first season if not the very best. The ending is magnificent and it will definitely affect future seasons. A lot happens in the episode, so be sure not to blink an eye.
My Grade: A+
In this episode, "Fire and Blood," the execution of Ned Stark has the Stark family in an emotional showdown. Robb Stark promises vengeance on the Lannisters. Meanwhile, Arya escapes from King's Landing and begins to travel up north. Jon Snow must decide whether he will be a Ranger or fight with Robb. Vaenary realizes keeping Drogo alive may not be the right thing to do. Tywin Lannister decides to send Tyrion to King's Landing to act as Hand of the King.
Overall, this is one of the best episodes in the first season if not the very best. The ending is magnificent and it will definitely affect future seasons. A lot happens in the episode, so be sure not to blink an eye.
My Grade: A+
Season One: Full Season Review.
MUFCOK15 February 2016
Game of Thrones is a show which delivers in all aspects that you would hope a big budget TV show would, and Season 1 is by far the strongest of all seasons to date. I have viewed the first season three times and have read the book twice, the adaption from book to the TV screen is simply faultless. This is true for season 1 at least however I am aware that in the later series differences between novel and show become all too common.
With the first season being a perfect adaptation we are treated to the original dialogue and scripting which is such an amazing piece of work, I haven't seen many shows which deliver on this as well as Game of Thrones. Much of the show is a word for word copy of the novel which is always great to see, staying true to the book ensures we get the full experience, intended by the author. George R.R. Martin had a vital role in the production of the earlier seasons, being very hands on and controlling over how he wanted it to be portrayed.
The first two episodes are relatively slow paced as characters are introduced and back stories are touched upon, from there on though it really starts to pick up momentum. Having fewer characters and families to focus on means that the pacing and storytelling moves very freely and flows at a rate which is very easy to follow and very easy to get addicted to. The Starks, Lannisters and Daenerys are the main focus over the 10 episodes, with the story also covering John Snow and the Nights Watch at the Wall. Characters aren't black and white, they have depth, different sides to them, many have mystery, with qualities you like and dislike. All characters are unique and from early on you start to get a gist of who is good and bad, likable and unlikeable.
Game of Thrones isn't an action series however; its main strength is its dialogue, character relationships, character development and sublime story telling. The action we do see though is spectacularly violent and graphic, to the point where people have questioned the extremes of it. Seeing uncut gore and violence in something as mainstream as this is refreshing to see, language and sexual content are also very common with very little being held back. Game of Thrones excels in the 'shock factor', so often do things happen which come as a complete surprise, the first season alone has several of these moments, with each episode ending on an intriguing note, making you want to see what happens next. This can however be frustrating as for example, episode 3 could end on a cliff hanger with certain character and we may have to wait until episode 5 to be taken back to that particular storyline. This isn't an issue if you are binge watching the show but if you are watching it 1 episode weekly as it is aired it could become annoying.
The amount of work that has gone into this is quite staggering, all the sets and costumes are fantastic and you can really tell that they haven't taken any short cuts during production. The filming locations are spot on, mixed in with the right amount of CGI, it brings the world to life with total realism. As Characters move around to different locations so often, much work has gone into the sets so we know instantly where they are, helping us keep up with the fast pace. Kings Landing, The Wall and Winterfell are all very distinguishable within seconds of new scenes.
Game of Thrones makes a bold statement that it doesn't hold back when it comes to controversial subjects. It tackles them full on, showing complete ignorance to the easily offended, saying 'if you don't like it, simply do not watch it', and I respect that, very much.
For me, the show declines in later series. George R.R. Martin has much more control over this season and it is very evident, especially when you have watched all seasons back to back. But as this is a review of Season One alone, I honestly cannot fault it and I would rate it as highly as any TV I have ever seen.
A very easy 10/10.
With the first season being a perfect adaptation we are treated to the original dialogue and scripting which is such an amazing piece of work, I haven't seen many shows which deliver on this as well as Game of Thrones. Much of the show is a word for word copy of the novel which is always great to see, staying true to the book ensures we get the full experience, intended by the author. George R.R. Martin had a vital role in the production of the earlier seasons, being very hands on and controlling over how he wanted it to be portrayed.
The first two episodes are relatively slow paced as characters are introduced and back stories are touched upon, from there on though it really starts to pick up momentum. Having fewer characters and families to focus on means that the pacing and storytelling moves very freely and flows at a rate which is very easy to follow and very easy to get addicted to. The Starks, Lannisters and Daenerys are the main focus over the 10 episodes, with the story also covering John Snow and the Nights Watch at the Wall. Characters aren't black and white, they have depth, different sides to them, many have mystery, with qualities you like and dislike. All characters are unique and from early on you start to get a gist of who is good and bad, likable and unlikeable.
Game of Thrones isn't an action series however; its main strength is its dialogue, character relationships, character development and sublime story telling. The action we do see though is spectacularly violent and graphic, to the point where people have questioned the extremes of it. Seeing uncut gore and violence in something as mainstream as this is refreshing to see, language and sexual content are also very common with very little being held back. Game of Thrones excels in the 'shock factor', so often do things happen which come as a complete surprise, the first season alone has several of these moments, with each episode ending on an intriguing note, making you want to see what happens next. This can however be frustrating as for example, episode 3 could end on a cliff hanger with certain character and we may have to wait until episode 5 to be taken back to that particular storyline. This isn't an issue if you are binge watching the show but if you are watching it 1 episode weekly as it is aired it could become annoying.
The amount of work that has gone into this is quite staggering, all the sets and costumes are fantastic and you can really tell that they haven't taken any short cuts during production. The filming locations are spot on, mixed in with the right amount of CGI, it brings the world to life with total realism. As Characters move around to different locations so often, much work has gone into the sets so we know instantly where they are, helping us keep up with the fast pace. Kings Landing, The Wall and Winterfell are all very distinguishable within seconds of new scenes.
Game of Thrones makes a bold statement that it doesn't hold back when it comes to controversial subjects. It tackles them full on, showing complete ignorance to the easily offended, saying 'if you don't like it, simply do not watch it', and I respect that, very much.
For me, the show declines in later series. George R.R. Martin has much more control over this season and it is very evident, especially when you have watched all seasons back to back. But as this is a review of Season One alone, I honestly cannot fault it and I would rate it as highly as any TV I have ever seen.
A very easy 10/10.
The Return of the Dragons
claudio_carvalho19 April 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Yoren brings Arya with him and cuts her hair, giving her the appearance of a boy as a recruit of the Night's Watch. Master Luwin tells Bran and Rickon about their father's death. Robb is declared The King in the North by the lords that are following him. Tywin orders the cunning Tyrion to go to King's landing to serve as the Hand of the King as his substitute. Daenerys wakes up and learns that he son is dead and all the warriors have left them behind since Drogo is near death. Further the witch Mirri Maz Duur tells that she has revenged all the evil Drogo did to her city and people. During the night, Daenerys suffocates Drogo with a pillow. At the Wall, Jon Snow learns that his father was murdered and decides to leave Castle Black. However his friends pursue him and convince him to return. Daenerys prepares a funeral pyre for Drogo and for burning also the witch. She also puts the three dragon eggs on the pyre. Then she walks into the flame and is consumed by the fire. However in the morning she rises like a phoenix with three baby dragons.
"Fire and Blood" is another excellent episode and season finale of "Game of Thrones". Now Drogo is also dead and the dragons have returned. I guess what will happen when Stannis receives Ned's letter telling that Joffrey is not the son of Robert. They will certainly claim the Iron Throne, but Tyrion is smart and has been assigned Hand of the King. I am also looking forward to see Jaime beheaded. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "Fire and Blood"
"Fire and Blood" is another excellent episode and season finale of "Game of Thrones". Now Drogo is also dead and the dragons have returned. I guess what will happen when Stannis receives Ned's letter telling that Joffrey is not the son of Robert. They will certainly claim the Iron Throne, but Tyrion is smart and has been assigned Hand of the King. I am also looking forward to see Jaime beheaded. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "Fire and Blood"
A fine ending to the opening season
Tweekums24 August 2015
Warning: Spoilers
This, the tenth and final episode of the first season, begins where the last episode ended. Ned Stark has lost his head and his daughter Arya is whisked away from the scene, given a rough haircut and told to behave like a boy till she can be safely taken to the North. Her sister isn't so lucky; Joffrey takes her to the ramparts and forces her to look at her father's severed head. His decision to kill Ned Stark will have a widespread impact; Robb's followers declare him 'The King in the North'; Jon Snow considers abandoning his position in the Night's Watch to fight with his brother and Tywin Lannister is furious at the position Joffrey has put him in and orders Tyrion to go the King's Landing to take up the role of Hand of the King. Across the Narrow Sea, and unaffected by the events in Westeros, Daenerys learns that her son has died and while Drogo isn't dead he can't be said to be alive either. She ends his life and as his body is burnt on a funeral pyre she joins him
but does not die.
After the death of the character most people would have considered the series' protagonist it was hard to see how this episode could top that moment but I think it does. There is a mix of triumph and disaster as the characters come to terms with the news of his death. Young Maisie Williams does a great as Arya as she must hide her sadness and change her appearance to escape the clutches of the Joffrey's men and deal with boys who see her as a weedy boy and try to take her sword. Jack Gleeson is also on top form as the odious Joffrey; he makes us believe that this character is truly vile rather than a mere pantomime villain; just as we think his character can do no worse he does something shocking! His actions set things up nicely for the inevitable war that will take place in season two. That isn't the only event that gets the viewer keen to see what will come in the next season; the sight of the Night's Watch heading into the land beyond the wall promises to show us a whole new part of this world and Daenerys appearing from the pyre holding three living dragons was one of the best moments of the series so far; she is clearly destined for greatness. It isn't just these important moments that are enjoyable; even the 'lesser scenes' are gripping thanks to fine acting; a talk between Lords Baelish and Varys, Tywin showing respect for Tyrion and telling him he is to be the next Hand, Ros listening to an elderly client waffle on about 'what one needs to know about kings' without ever coming to the point and Catelyn Stark confronting the captive Jaime Lannister each a small but impressive moment. Overall a great ending to the first season; I'm glad that I won't have to wait to watch season two.
After the death of the character most people would have considered the series' protagonist it was hard to see how this episode could top that moment but I think it does. There is a mix of triumph and disaster as the characters come to terms with the news of his death. Young Maisie Williams does a great as Arya as she must hide her sadness and change her appearance to escape the clutches of the Joffrey's men and deal with boys who see her as a weedy boy and try to take her sword. Jack Gleeson is also on top form as the odious Joffrey; he makes us believe that this character is truly vile rather than a mere pantomime villain; just as we think his character can do no worse he does something shocking! His actions set things up nicely for the inevitable war that will take place in season two. That isn't the only event that gets the viewer keen to see what will come in the next season; the sight of the Night's Watch heading into the land beyond the wall promises to show us a whole new part of this world and Daenerys appearing from the pyre holding three living dragons was one of the best moments of the series so far; she is clearly destined for greatness. It isn't just these important moments that are enjoyable; even the 'lesser scenes' are gripping thanks to fine acting; a talk between Lords Baelish and Varys, Tywin showing respect for Tyrion and telling him he is to be the next Hand, Ros listening to an elderly client waffle on about 'what one needs to know about kings' without ever coming to the point and Catelyn Stark confronting the captive Jaime Lannister each a small but impressive moment. Overall a great ending to the first season; I'm glad that I won't have to wait to watch season two.
Fire and Blood hits all of the right emotions in this season finale!
gavin-thelordofthefu-48-46029713 April 2016
Fire and Blood is another classic episode in the first season of Game of Thrones. It hits all of the right emotions and it leaves you on a cliffhanger to what would really happen to some of the Stark family members in the future seasons while focusing on Daenerys and the Lannister family now that Sansa is with Joffrey now after her father Lord Ned was executed for treason.
The story is still well-written, the script is great, the dialog is still fresh, the pacing is still more tighter and it takes it's time to develop the relationship and where it would go in the later seasons. And the music score from Ramin Djawadi hits the emotional moments really well. Much like the previous episode, I have no problem at all with this episode. I'm glad I decided to review the entire first season and only eleven more days until Season 6 arrives. So, overall, another classic episode that is more emotional and satisfying. Thumbs up from me! :)
The story is still well-written, the script is great, the dialog is still fresh, the pacing is still more tighter and it takes it's time to develop the relationship and where it would go in the later seasons. And the music score from Ramin Djawadi hits the emotional moments really well. Much like the previous episode, I have no problem at all with this episode. I'm glad I decided to review the entire first season and only eleven more days until Season 6 arrives. So, overall, another classic episode that is more emotional and satisfying. Thumbs up from me! :)
A Fantastic Ending!
gab-1471216 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
If you think nothing could top "Baelor" as the best Game of Thrones episode, you might want to consider after watching the finale, "Fire and Blood." After delivering the shocking goods to end the last episode, this finale moves at a brisk pace allowing many satisfying plot points to happen. Definitely keep your eyes peeled open because you do not want to miss a thing. Considering Ned's abrupt execution, this episode has an emotional and rather angry feel to it. The Starks will definitely not go down without a fight. But seeing the lifeless head of Ned's during the cold open was certainly an emotional stab. If there were any complaints one was to have, many of the plot points were not concluded. Instead, many of the pieces are put in place for what promises to be an action-packed, higher-budgeted second season.
The Starks are in shock after Ned's death. Sansa (Sophie Turner at her best here) realizes that it may be best to suck up to the brat that is King Joffrey, thanks to the advice from the Hound. It may be her only way to survive. Arya decides to head North to reunite with Jon and take the Black. Maisie Williams has been a bright spot all season long and continues to do so here. Her interaction with the bully Hot Pie is a wonderful scene. Robb Stark continues to show excellent leadership and has been named "King of the North." With not much time to emote over Ned's death, Robb and Catelyn seek revenge on the Lannisters. Jon, meanwhile, is in some sort of dilemma. He must come to the decision whether to join Robb or stay in the Night's Watch. Sam may be able to help him make the decision.
Emilia Clarke has really grown as an actress over the course of the season, and she really comes into her own here as Daenerys. With Drogo in a catatonic state and unlikely to recover, Daenerys must make some hard decisions-even if one of these decisions is saying farewell to her husband. Drogo really grew on me and it was sad to see him go the way he did. He should have perished in battle, not smothered by a pillow. But due to these circumstances, one can understand. What happens next is yet another game-changing cliffhanger. The dragon eggs, which have been hinted at all season, have hatched. The naked Daenerys walked through fire and survived that walk with three baby dragons by her side. This sequence is iconic for the series, and it lays groundwork for the upcoming seasons.
With the execution of Ned creating a ripple across the land of Westeros, Tywin Lannister sends Tyrion to act as Hand of the King for Joffrey as he continues to wage his battles. Tywin was impressed with Tyrion's ability to give advice amidst his usage of dry wit. This is the perfect role for Tyrion, and he will surely impress giving Joffrey a slap in the face that he sorely needs. With Jaime captured by the Starks, and Cersei almost incapacitated this episode, I can tell the Lannisters just about had it with Joffrey. Especially with the Starks, Renly, and the still unseen Stannis Baratheon breathing down their necks.
Overall, this has been an excellent season. The ending of the season has been built up appropriately and this episode is perhaps the best episode of the season. While it may not conclude things effectively, we see where everyone is going for Season 2. Perhaps next season will bring us more action, but I am very interested to see how these dragons will be used. Director Alan Taylor created a visual, entrancing finale so be prepared for some satisfaction to end the season.
My Grade: A+
The Starks are in shock after Ned's death. Sansa (Sophie Turner at her best here) realizes that it may be best to suck up to the brat that is King Joffrey, thanks to the advice from the Hound. It may be her only way to survive. Arya decides to head North to reunite with Jon and take the Black. Maisie Williams has been a bright spot all season long and continues to do so here. Her interaction with the bully Hot Pie is a wonderful scene. Robb Stark continues to show excellent leadership and has been named "King of the North." With not much time to emote over Ned's death, Robb and Catelyn seek revenge on the Lannisters. Jon, meanwhile, is in some sort of dilemma. He must come to the decision whether to join Robb or stay in the Night's Watch. Sam may be able to help him make the decision.
Emilia Clarke has really grown as an actress over the course of the season, and she really comes into her own here as Daenerys. With Drogo in a catatonic state and unlikely to recover, Daenerys must make some hard decisions-even if one of these decisions is saying farewell to her husband. Drogo really grew on me and it was sad to see him go the way he did. He should have perished in battle, not smothered by a pillow. But due to these circumstances, one can understand. What happens next is yet another game-changing cliffhanger. The dragon eggs, which have been hinted at all season, have hatched. The naked Daenerys walked through fire and survived that walk with three baby dragons by her side. This sequence is iconic for the series, and it lays groundwork for the upcoming seasons.
With the execution of Ned creating a ripple across the land of Westeros, Tywin Lannister sends Tyrion to act as Hand of the King for Joffrey as he continues to wage his battles. Tywin was impressed with Tyrion's ability to give advice amidst his usage of dry wit. This is the perfect role for Tyrion, and he will surely impress giving Joffrey a slap in the face that he sorely needs. With Jaime captured by the Starks, and Cersei almost incapacitated this episode, I can tell the Lannisters just about had it with Joffrey. Especially with the Starks, Renly, and the still unseen Stannis Baratheon breathing down their necks.
Overall, this has been an excellent season. The ending of the season has been built up appropriately and this episode is perhaps the best episode of the season. While it may not conclude things effectively, we see where everyone is going for Season 2. Perhaps next season will bring us more action, but I am very interested to see how these dragons will be used. Director Alan Taylor created a visual, entrancing finale so be prepared for some satisfaction to end the season.
My Grade: A+
The Dragons are coming
AvionPrince1630 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The rythm is slower than the other. We see the repercussion of the death of Lord Stark and how the different family member hear the news. Sansa is trapped with the new king and being hurt by him. The lannister offer to Tyrion a nice place. We see also Daenerys who get tricked by the witch: her son finally died and Daenerys kille Kal Drogo. And at the end, we know that Daenerys will have dragons with her. An interesting ending. The episode is clearly focus on Stark and Lannister and the death of father's Stark. Quite interesting but it was only facts and very informative. No reverse situation, some surprises with Daenerys's actions and we see Robb Stark escape his duties to save his brothers and kill the king but he finally stay and fight for the wall. Interesting episode but very shy in term of surprises or situations changes.
pathetic over-hyped medieval soap
JosephCurwenJr13 December 2011
So we have manipulative characters, more manipulative characters, very blatant plans that unfold way too plainly, stabbing in the back by characters that look so obviously devious there's no surprise, and they even cheat characters so gullible and straight it's not even a challenge. Oh and yes we have the elf looking prince that wants to unite barbarians to reclaim a throne of an empire that doesn't exist anymore ... Hey! that could be a good sitcom! Anyway, I hope that people will realise when they re watch this amateur mess they were caught in the enthusiasm of the hype and have fun at watching it in some years. However 2 characters are charismatic and likable, Tyrion and Arya, and Iain Glen is a good actor. I put a vote of 2 as votes of 1 and 10 are less taken into consideration for the final note (yeah the IMDb rating system is quite broken).
Great first season finishes and leaves us wanting more
slightlymad226 September 2014
The event that closed the previous episode (the most shocking ending to a TV show ever) opens the last episode of the first season, and from here nothing will ever be the same in the Seven Kingdoms. I need to mention great performances in this episode from Emilia Clarke, Iain Glenn, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Turner, Richard Madden and Kit Harrington.
I have praised Little Maisie Williams as Arya Sark several times over previous episodes of the first season, and her performance is no less than you would expect from her, but she is given less to do here than one might hope. (Though we do see her turn the tables on a fat bully called Hot Pie who tries to steal Needle from her)
Peter Dinklage shares a great scene with Charles Dance, when Tywin makes Tyrion the acting Hand of the King. Like Williams I have praised Dinklage an awful lot during the first season, and their performances have made the characters two of my favourites. With Daenerys and Jon Snow tying for third.
The final moments of the episode, one of the most iconic scenes in the whole of the series are a wow moment.
Bring on season 2
I have praised Little Maisie Williams as Arya Sark several times over previous episodes of the first season, and her performance is no less than you would expect from her, but she is given less to do here than one might hope. (Though we do see her turn the tables on a fat bully called Hot Pie who tries to steal Needle from her)
Peter Dinklage shares a great scene with Charles Dance, when Tywin makes Tyrion the acting Hand of the King. Like Williams I have praised Dinklage an awful lot during the first season, and their performances have made the characters two of my favourites. With Daenerys and Jon Snow tying for third.
The final moments of the episode, one of the most iconic scenes in the whole of the series are a wow moment.
Bring on season 2
Blood of the Dragon
A_Kind_Of_CineMagic20 June 2019
This season finale is suitably impressive after a wonderful first season which established Game of Thrones as one of the best TV series of the past 30 years. We continue to get dramatic developments, engaging character based scenes and an exciting ending leaving us full of anticipation for season 2.
Season 1 follows the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series pretty closely and a lot of the content and flow of this episode continue to do that and a lot of great dialogue is adapted closely from the source material. There are though a couple of scenes added into the mix such as an emotional scene when Robb and Catelyn react to the devastating news about Ned and the scene where Catelyn faces Jaime after they capture him. These are very good additions as both scenes are powerful and they fit nicely into the flow of the episode.
Dany awakes from her traumatic childbirth to discover the 'healer' she trusted has betrayed that trust and not only has her child died but Drogo is not saved in the way she expected. The sadness of this scenario is well depicted and the interestingly ambiguous presentation of the actions of Mirri Maz Duur who has cruelly destroyed Dany's life even though Dany saved her. The 'maegi' presents her side of it which is that her life was destroyed by the Dothraki and she was stopping Drogo and his son from wreaking havoc on the world. It is left to us to judge or possibly see both sides equally.
Jon's loyalty to his family is in sharp conflict with his loyalty to the Night's Watch having just made his oath before finding out his brother was riding South to war over their father's death. The book is able to present his inner conflict and his change of heart rather better but the way it is done with the main events and the great conversation with Mormont from the book done superbly well means it still works very well.
We get a great scene between Tywin and Tyrion with Tywin realising he can trust Tyrion to go to King's Landing and try to gain control over Joffrey who has idiotically beheaded Ned just as Jaime has been captured. Charles Dance and Peter Dinklage shine as does the dialogue.
Robb's followers declare him King in the North in a rousing scene and their new prisoner Jaime has us enthralled waiting to see how this will all pan out in the next series.
Arya is taken by Yoren to meet her new travelling companions, men and boys bound for the Night's Watch including Gendry. This is very nicely done and Maisie Williams continues to hugely impress as Arya.
The finale with Dany and Drogo's funeral pyre is a good wow moment to end on and signs off a magnificent season of brilliant drama.
Another episode that is clearly 10/10.
Season 1 follows the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series pretty closely and a lot of the content and flow of this episode continue to do that and a lot of great dialogue is adapted closely from the source material. There are though a couple of scenes added into the mix such as an emotional scene when Robb and Catelyn react to the devastating news about Ned and the scene where Catelyn faces Jaime after they capture him. These are very good additions as both scenes are powerful and they fit nicely into the flow of the episode.
Dany awakes from her traumatic childbirth to discover the 'healer' she trusted has betrayed that trust and not only has her child died but Drogo is not saved in the way she expected. The sadness of this scenario is well depicted and the interestingly ambiguous presentation of the actions of Mirri Maz Duur who has cruelly destroyed Dany's life even though Dany saved her. The 'maegi' presents her side of it which is that her life was destroyed by the Dothraki and she was stopping Drogo and his son from wreaking havoc on the world. It is left to us to judge or possibly see both sides equally.
Jon's loyalty to his family is in sharp conflict with his loyalty to the Night's Watch having just made his oath before finding out his brother was riding South to war over their father's death. The book is able to present his inner conflict and his change of heart rather better but the way it is done with the main events and the great conversation with Mormont from the book done superbly well means it still works very well.
We get a great scene between Tywin and Tyrion with Tywin realising he can trust Tyrion to go to King's Landing and try to gain control over Joffrey who has idiotically beheaded Ned just as Jaime has been captured. Charles Dance and Peter Dinklage shine as does the dialogue.
Robb's followers declare him King in the North in a rousing scene and their new prisoner Jaime has us enthralled waiting to see how this will all pan out in the next series.
Arya is taken by Yoren to meet her new travelling companions, men and boys bound for the Night's Watch including Gendry. This is very nicely done and Maisie Williams continues to hugely impress as Arya.
The finale with Dany and Drogo's funeral pyre is a good wow moment to end on and signs off a magnificent season of brilliant drama.
Another episode that is clearly 10/10.
Finishing the season with a bang
IamInge23 June 2019
The end of a fantastic season!
Red_Identity20 July 2011
So I finished Game of Thrones' first season. First off, I want to say that the episode was fantastic. You know, I expected the battle to take place in this first season's last few episodes but there is really no complaint.
What is seriously fantastic about this series is that it still gives it's characters enough story to fully engage as a character-drama. That is what makes it hit on a deep level emotionally. This episode never became anti-climactic because it still delivers great story-telling. The last scene was truly fantastic, not to mention the musical score. I don't want to wait long for the second season.
What is seriously fantastic about this series is that it still gives it's characters enough story to fully engage as a character-drama. That is what makes it hit on a deep level emotionally. This episode never became anti-climactic because it still delivers great story-telling. The last scene was truly fantastic, not to mention the musical score. I don't want to wait long for the second season.
Review of Season One
talksallabout-426-5363456 April 2013
Warning: Spoilers
As a woman, I naturally gravitated to some of the female characters.
Young Arya Stark, daughter of Ned Stark, totally captivated me. You might call her a tomboy, except for the fact that she is proud to be a girl. "I'm a girl," she loudly claims whenever she is mistaken for a boy, which happens quite frequently. She is given a sword that she names "Needle." and she wants to learn how to use it. Her father indulges her with "dancing lessons." Everyone thinks she is taking dancing lessons, but in actuality she is studying with "sensei" (as we would call him) who is teaching her to be a fighter. Little Arya is going to be a regular Joan of Arc in a couple of years.
Another female character that captures my interest is Daenery's Targargen, a seeming frail blond beauty, now known at Khaleesa. She is sold off in marriage by her brother, Viserys, to Drogo, the leader of the Dothraki, a savage tribe of warriors. (Visery's believes that he is the rightful king of the Seven Kingdoms and Drogo promised him an army in exchange for his sister.)
Af first, Daenerys is a victim, mistreated by her husband and her brother, but she learns to win her husband's love and becomes a true partner to him and a strong leader of her husband's people. As she gains confidence and power, she rebels against her brother's treatment of her, and her brother is killed by her husband. (It's death by gold— this is the-not-to-be-missed-scene of the season.) Daenery's status is improved, in part, by the fact that she is carrying Drogo's child who everyone expects will be a son. Daenerys comes into her own when her child is born dead and her husband dies of a battle wound. She arranges a funeral pyre for her husband, and enters the funeral pyre herself along with three dragon eggs. By morning, when the fire has burned down, Daenery's is found unharmed with three dragon hatchlings. Dragons have been extinct for hundreds of years, but the Targargens are the people of the dragon. "A true dragon (i.e. a person of the Targargen dragon clan) can never be destroyed by fire," Daenery's proclaims. Most of the Dothraki deserted her when Drogo died, but she has assumed leadership of tribal remnants that have chosen to stay with her..
What is most compelling about Deanery's is her leadership skills. She can be kind and compassionate, but when the occasion calls for it she can be firm, resolute, and even cruel. I think she will one day be a great Dragon Queen.
This is an excerpt from my review on my blog: Premium Cable Reviews.
Young Arya Stark, daughter of Ned Stark, totally captivated me. You might call her a tomboy, except for the fact that she is proud to be a girl. "I'm a girl," she loudly claims whenever she is mistaken for a boy, which happens quite frequently. She is given a sword that she names "Needle." and she wants to learn how to use it. Her father indulges her with "dancing lessons." Everyone thinks she is taking dancing lessons, but in actuality she is studying with "sensei" (as we would call him) who is teaching her to be a fighter. Little Arya is going to be a regular Joan of Arc in a couple of years.
Another female character that captures my interest is Daenery's Targargen, a seeming frail blond beauty, now known at Khaleesa. She is sold off in marriage by her brother, Viserys, to Drogo, the leader of the Dothraki, a savage tribe of warriors. (Visery's believes that he is the rightful king of the Seven Kingdoms and Drogo promised him an army in exchange for his sister.)
Af first, Daenerys is a victim, mistreated by her husband and her brother, but she learns to win her husband's love and becomes a true partner to him and a strong leader of her husband's people. As she gains confidence and power, she rebels against her brother's treatment of her, and her brother is killed by her husband. (It's death by gold— this is the-not-to-be-missed-scene of the season.) Daenery's status is improved, in part, by the fact that she is carrying Drogo's child who everyone expects will be a son. Daenerys comes into her own when her child is born dead and her husband dies of a battle wound. She arranges a funeral pyre for her husband, and enters the funeral pyre herself along with three dragon eggs. By morning, when the fire has burned down, Daenery's is found unharmed with three dragon hatchlings. Dragons have been extinct for hundreds of years, but the Targargens are the people of the dragon. "A true dragon (i.e. a person of the Targargen dragon clan) can never be destroyed by fire," Daenery's proclaims. Most of the Dothraki deserted her when Drogo died, but she has assumed leadership of tribal remnants that have chosen to stay with her..
What is most compelling about Deanery's is her leadership skills. She can be kind and compassionate, but when the occasion calls for it she can be firm, resolute, and even cruel. I think she will one day be a great Dragon Queen.
This is an excerpt from my review on my blog: Premium Cable Reviews.
Great season finale
affel-555784 April 2017
Great season finale. Amazing episode.
The writing, the twists, the acting. All of it great. The music is also fantastic by Ramin Djawadi.
Emilia Clarke was great in this episode. Such a fine actress.
10 out of 10. So.. Amazing.
The writing, the twists, the acting. All of it great. The music is also fantastic by Ramin Djawadi.
Emilia Clarke was great in this episode. Such a fine actress.
10 out of 10. So.. Amazing.
Delivers on the fire
TheLittleSongbird30 November 2017
Came to 'Game of Thrones' fairly late in the game and due to being so busy the binge-watching was gradual. Have found myself truly loving the show, very quickly becoming one of my favourites. It totally lives up to the hype and not only does it do the brilliant source material justice (a rarity in television) it is on its own merits one of the finest, most addictive and consistently compelling shows in recent years and quality-wise it puts a lot of films in recent years to shame.
Season 1 of 'Game of Thrones' was consistent in quality in the best of ways, all the episodes ranging from great to classic. "Baelor" for me is the season high-point. "Winter is Coming" started the season and show perfectly, equally so is how the season ends with "Fire and Blood". It is a tough act to follow on from "Baelor" and live up to that episode's quality but "Fire and Blood" does so.
Visually, "Fire and Blood" looks amazing. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. The visual effects are some of the best of any television programme and are not overused or abused, the scale, the detail and how they actually have character and soul are better than those in a lot of the big-budget blockbusters. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well. The effects for the baby dragons are astonishingly authentic.
One cannot talk about "Fire and Blood" without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.
It is hard not to be bowled over by the quality of the writing, outstanding isn't a strong enough adjective to describe how good the writing is once again. It always has a natural flow, is layered and thought-provoking and demonstrates a wide range of emotions such as suspenseful tension, poignant pathos and witty humour. The story is paced beautifully, structured with such nuance and attention to coherence, a high emotional level and is done with intelligence, passion and sensitivity.
All the characters are wonderfully written and layered and the acting, especially from Peter Dinklage and Maisie Williams here, is uniformly superb. Charles Dance couldn't have been more spot-on casting and Jack Gleeson relishes portraying one of the most evil characters in television.
In short, perfect conclusion to a great first season. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Season 1 of 'Game of Thrones' was consistent in quality in the best of ways, all the episodes ranging from great to classic. "Baelor" for me is the season high-point. "Winter is Coming" started the season and show perfectly, equally so is how the season ends with "Fire and Blood". It is a tough act to follow on from "Baelor" and live up to that episode's quality but "Fire and Blood" does so.
Visually, "Fire and Blood" looks amazing. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. The visual effects are some of the best of any television programme and are not overused or abused, the scale, the detail and how they actually have character and soul are better than those in a lot of the big-budget blockbusters. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well. The effects for the baby dragons are astonishingly authentic.
One cannot talk about "Fire and Blood" without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.
It is hard not to be bowled over by the quality of the writing, outstanding isn't a strong enough adjective to describe how good the writing is once again. It always has a natural flow, is layered and thought-provoking and demonstrates a wide range of emotions such as suspenseful tension, poignant pathos and witty humour. The story is paced beautifully, structured with such nuance and attention to coherence, a high emotional level and is done with intelligence, passion and sensitivity.
All the characters are wonderfully written and layered and the acting, especially from Peter Dinklage and Maisie Williams here, is uniformly superb. Charles Dance couldn't have been more spot-on casting and Jack Gleeson relishes portraying one of the most evil characters in television.
In short, perfect conclusion to a great first season. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Season 1 Review
TheFirst0124 June 2020
Baelor is the best episode of Season 1 followed by Fire and Blood and Winter is Coming, but this has to be my favorite episode of the season. It's just an episode that teaches how to do a finale. Tie off loose ends, end every arc for the season, and deliberately say what's gonna happen in Season 2 all while producing it's own shock and twists in its own way. These are all done magnificently in Game of Thrones' Season 1 Finale Fire and Blood. The season started a bit slow, but if you're a fan of this show you know that you'll be intrigued throughout the whole season and only makes you hyped to watch the better upcoming seasons. It is definitely one of the best seasons of the show since the Starks are all together here before being separated in the upcoming seasons. I would rate this season like a 9.5/10. A near perfect season that encapsulates the main families' philosophies all while producing it's own intrigue and suspense.
Great finale of 1st season
a_nikoloyiannis23 June 2020
The episode escalates the story beautifully, giving an epic finale to the 1st season. The ending with the birth of dragons and the transformation of Khaleesi into a mother of dragons and unburned, culminates in a genuine 10/10 episode.
Dragons, Do They Exist?
inefableataraxia24 December 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Joffrey is being a merciless ruler to the people and Sansa while Tywin wants Tyrion to be the king's hand he trust him after all. Jon wants to go to be with his brother and kill King Joffrey but his friends stop him and bring him back. Arya wil go to the Night's Watch as an orphan with his brother. That would be awesome to watch in the next season but that will by until Jon return from his expedition to outer walls if he returns. The price to pay for three dragons was Rhaego and Khal. A new potential ruler has been born.
Fire and Blood, S1 EP10 review
mohammedadallawati2 November 2022
Soundtrack : (9.6/10)
Dialogue : (9.8/10)
Story : (10/10)
Cinematography : (9.7/10)
Character development : (10/10)
Conflict : (9.6/10)
Excitement : (9.4/10)
Reasonableness : (9.6/10)
Overall : (9.7/10)
Pros : -each character starts their own personal journeys
Cons :
Pros : -each character starts their own personal journeys
- the death of Ned rippling and echoing throughout different characters as we see their reaction to it .
- dialogues are flattering and one of the best in the season
- excellent scheming, betrayal, and heartbreak along the riveting plot lines
- scenes are just so perfect and the efficiency in writing is amusing as can tell many things among the character with one scene .
Cons :
- None.
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