Game of Thrones: No One
In this episode, the Clegane brothers kick some serious butt and Arya Stark finds out who she really is (thankfully ending one of the shows weaker storylines in the process).
Tyrion Lannister
I’m not quite sure why the show writers insist on having Tyrion try to joke around with Grey Worm and Missandei. The two times they have tried this, the scenes have completely fallen flat. Hopefully, now that Daenerys is back, we won’t have to endure any more of it. Alas, Tyrion’s negotiation with the former slave masters has fallen apart completely, although I thought it was a sound strategy at the time. With Mereen under full out assault, Dani comes to save the day. I can’t help but to think that Tyrion was relieved. He may be skilled in politics, but the way they do things in Mereen is a good bit different than in Westeros. With her newfound Dothraki hoard, Daenerys will now crush the slavers in battle.
The Hound
Definitely my favorite part of the show, the Hound came back with a vengeance as he split apart four of the members of the Brothers Without Borders with his axe. Great brutality in this scene. I also thoroughly enjoyed the return of Beric Dondarrion. They had great chemistry in their scene when they relived the Hound killing Beric before he was brought back to life by one of the Red Priests he keeps in his band. The Hound will join up with Beric and will begin his life of servitude, helping the little folk and striking out against the Lannisters and Kings Landing.
Jaime Lannister
I found it kind of sad when Jaime was talking to the returning Edmure Tully, who looks like hell turned over, and fessed up that everything he’s doing is for his love of Cersei, the only person in his life that means anything to him. If Cersei is the only person who means anything to you, then that’s rather pathetic, especially considering their incestuous relationship. Edmure turned traitor against his people when Jaime threated to use his baby—whom he’s never met—as a catapult. I guess I can’t blame Edmure too much. He really has had a rough go of things. Meanwhile, Brienne’s appearance served absolutely no purpose other than her reunion with Jaime. They have good chemistry together, and perhaps he would be better off with her than Cersei. But the heart goes where the heart must.
Cersei Lannister
The Mountain showed his devastating might against the Faith Militant when they advanced on Cersei. This was a terrific scene with the best line of the episode. When Cersei’s weak-kneed cousin asks her to step aside and allow them through or fight them, she replied, “I choose violence.” It was pretty chilling and a harbinger of things to come.
Arya Stark
This was a disappointing episode to a mediocre story line. After Lady Crane meets her demise, the Waif chases Arya through the streets of Braavos where Arya leads her back to the House of Black and White, snuffs out a candle, and proceeds to kill her. This was utterly ridiculous and not remotely believable. Let’s recap what we know about the situation. Arya was badly wounded and had a hard time even running. She has routinely and repeatedly been bested by the Waif. Despite all of that we’re supposed to believe that she recouped from her injury and bested the Waif. Even if the situation were reversed, that would be tough to swallow. At least this storyline is over and Arya has figured out who she is and has developed some fighting skills to boot.
The High Sparrows days are numbered. I’m guessing that Jaime will be the one to lead him to his demise as the Lannisters declare war against the Faith Militant. Just when Cersei has her victory, the Sand Snakes will be approaching from Dorne to take out everyone who was involved in the murders of Ilya Martel and the Red Viper.
Tyrion Lannister
I’m not quite sure why the show writers insist on having Tyrion try to joke around with Grey Worm and Missandei. The two times they have tried this, the scenes have completely fallen flat. Hopefully, now that Daenerys is back, we won’t have to endure any more of it. Alas, Tyrion’s negotiation with the former slave masters has fallen apart completely, although I thought it was a sound strategy at the time. With Mereen under full out assault, Dani comes to save the day. I can’t help but to think that Tyrion was relieved. He may be skilled in politics, but the way they do things in Mereen is a good bit different than in Westeros. With her newfound Dothraki hoard, Daenerys will now crush the slavers in battle.
The Hound
Definitely my favorite part of the show, the Hound came back with a vengeance as he split apart four of the members of the Brothers Without Borders with his axe. Great brutality in this scene. I also thoroughly enjoyed the return of Beric Dondarrion. They had great chemistry in their scene when they relived the Hound killing Beric before he was brought back to life by one of the Red Priests he keeps in his band. The Hound will join up with Beric and will begin his life of servitude, helping the little folk and striking out against the Lannisters and Kings Landing.
Jaime Lannister
I found it kind of sad when Jaime was talking to the returning Edmure Tully, who looks like hell turned over, and fessed up that everything he’s doing is for his love of Cersei, the only person in his life that means anything to him. If Cersei is the only person who means anything to you, then that’s rather pathetic, especially considering their incestuous relationship. Edmure turned traitor against his people when Jaime threated to use his baby—whom he’s never met—as a catapult. I guess I can’t blame Edmure too much. He really has had a rough go of things. Meanwhile, Brienne’s appearance served absolutely no purpose other than her reunion with Jaime. They have good chemistry together, and perhaps he would be better off with her than Cersei. But the heart goes where the heart must.
Cersei Lannister
The Mountain showed his devastating might against the Faith Militant when they advanced on Cersei. This was a terrific scene with the best line of the episode. When Cersei’s weak-kneed cousin asks her to step aside and allow them through or fight them, she replied, “I choose violence.” It was pretty chilling and a harbinger of things to come.
Arya Stark
This was a disappointing episode to a mediocre story line. After Lady Crane meets her demise, the Waif chases Arya through the streets of Braavos where Arya leads her back to the House of Black and White, snuffs out a candle, and proceeds to kill her. This was utterly ridiculous and not remotely believable. Let’s recap what we know about the situation. Arya was badly wounded and had a hard time even running. She has routinely and repeatedly been bested by the Waif. Despite all of that we’re supposed to believe that she recouped from her injury and bested the Waif. Even if the situation were reversed, that would be tough to swallow. At least this storyline is over and Arya has figured out who she is and has developed some fighting skills to boot.
The High Sparrows days are numbered. I’m guessing that Jaime will be the one to lead him to his demise as the Lannisters declare war against the Faith Militant. Just when Cersei has her victory, the Sand Snakes will be approaching from Dorne to take out everyone who was involved in the murders of Ilya Martel and the Red Viper.
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