A super underrated masterpiece of an episode. This episode not only foreshadows the white walkers (again) it foreshadows Brann As a warg, it also leads up to the death of Renly. It does an excellent job of setting up the Tyrells as a house. Brianne is also introduced here (one of my favourite carecters) This episode also does a fine job setting showing Theon's inner conflict about his alligence.
There is some unessecary filler with Shae, while not exactly neccisary it makes the world feel more fleshed out and real while simultaneously not taking too much space. The dinner scene with Sansa and the lanisters does a superb job showcasing how cunning Cerci actually is, and how deep Sansa is at there mercy, it's practically terrifying to watch and it gives me chills.
Towards the end of the episode we cut back to Arya who's in trouble yet again, but before the battle shares a sweet moment with the soldier from castle black (I've forgotten his name bear with me I'm not doing these reviews in chronological order). The battle scene is tense, well choreographed and intreaguing.
And at last for the cream of the crop, we see Tyrion at his smartest, carefully scheming to figure out wich of the council members is ratting him out to Cerci wich he does in a very cunning and intelligent manner. This, what was showcased in this episode was superb writing and directing. Especially how the camera shows a new carecter every time Tyrion walks in the direction of said carecter. Superb directed too. Not only that but this episode holds my favourite quote from the entire series, delivered by Varys. "Power resides where men believe it reside, it's a trick, a shadow on the wall". This quote perfectly sums up game of thrones as it's often not the king themselves who hold the power, but their advicors do. This is showcased well by Tywin lanister, Tyrion, Cerci, Margery, the Cept and many many others like Varys and Little Finger, whom all advice the kings of Westeros throughout the story.
I only have one small nitpick with this episode, and that's with the tent scene with Margery and Renly, there is a small audio bug if you pay close attention.
Otherwise this episode is straight up perfect and I'll give it a 9.9 or 10/10 opinions may change.
There is some unessecary filler with Shae, while not exactly neccisary it makes the world feel more fleshed out and real while simultaneously not taking too much space. The dinner scene with Sansa and the lanisters does a superb job showcasing how cunning Cerci actually is, and how deep Sansa is at there mercy, it's practically terrifying to watch and it gives me chills.
Towards the end of the episode we cut back to Arya who's in trouble yet again, but before the battle shares a sweet moment with the soldier from castle black (I've forgotten his name bear with me I'm not doing these reviews in chronological order). The battle scene is tense, well choreographed and intreaguing.
And at last for the cream of the crop, we see Tyrion at his smartest, carefully scheming to figure out wich of the council members is ratting him out to Cerci wich he does in a very cunning and intelligent manner. This, what was showcased in this episode was superb writing and directing. Especially how the camera shows a new carecter every time Tyrion walks in the direction of said carecter. Superb directed too. Not only that but this episode holds my favourite quote from the entire series, delivered by Varys. "Power resides where men believe it reside, it's a trick, a shadow on the wall". This quote perfectly sums up game of thrones as it's often not the king themselves who hold the power, but their advicors do. This is showcased well by Tywin lanister, Tyrion, Cerci, Margery, the Cept and many many others like Varys and Little Finger, whom all advice the kings of Westeros throughout the story.
I only have one small nitpick with this episode, and that's with the tent scene with Margery and Renly, there is a small audio bug if you pay close attention.
Otherwise this episode is straight up perfect and I'll give it a 9.9 or 10/10 opinions may change.