Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn of The Vale, to be held accountable for his supposed crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Ned refuses to take part and resigns.
What I Liked:
The scene between Robert and Cersei was brilliant, adding plenty of depth to both characters, showing how they once felt something for one another (especially Cersei). It is perhaps the best scene so far, and there are plenty of contenders, including the battle of wits between Varys and Littlefinger earlier in the same episode.
Once again, it is impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value, as well as the meticulous attention to detail. On top of that, all actors provide solid performances once again, with Mark Addy being a standout.
The fight between Ned and Jaime was wonderfully crafted, feeling completely organic and perfectly paced. Jaime is a complex character, and the final scene reveals that he isn't as dishonourable as everyone believes him to be.
What I Disliked:
The scene between Renly and Loras was jarring and unnecessary. It was already heavily inferred that Renly and Loras were secretly together, so showing them be intimate with one another later on felt superfluous.
Overall:
Game of Thrones delivers perhaps its best episode to date. Aside from one subpar scene, this was an exceptionally enthralling viewing experience.
9/10
King Cadmium.
What I Liked:
The scene between Robert and Cersei was brilliant, adding plenty of depth to both characters, showing how they once felt something for one another (especially Cersei). It is perhaps the best scene so far, and there are plenty of contenders, including the battle of wits between Varys and Littlefinger earlier in the same episode.
Once again, it is impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value, as well as the meticulous attention to detail. On top of that, all actors provide solid performances once again, with Mark Addy being a standout.
The fight between Ned and Jaime was wonderfully crafted, feeling completely organic and perfectly paced. Jaime is a complex character, and the final scene reveals that he isn't as dishonourable as everyone believes him to be.
What I Disliked:
The scene between Renly and Loras was jarring and unnecessary. It was already heavily inferred that Renly and Loras were secretly together, so showing them be intimate with one another later on felt superfluous.
Overall:
Game of Thrones delivers perhaps its best episode to date. Aside from one subpar scene, this was an exceptionally enthralling viewing experience.
9/10
King Cadmium.