Game of Thrones Season 1 Review
Season Rating: 9.5/10 (Near Perfection)
Number of Excellent Episodes (9+) = 8
Best Storyline: Eddard Stark
Best Character: Robert Baratheon
Number of Excellent Episodes (9+) = 8
Best Storyline: Eddard Stark
Best Character: Robert Baratheon
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- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauEddard Stark is torn between his family and an old friend when asked to serve at the side of King Robert Baratheon; Viserys plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.9.2/10
Best Performance: Robert Baratheon
Quote: "Did you have to bury her in a place like this? She should be on a hill somewhere with the sun and clouds above her...she belonged with me. In my dreams, I kill him every night." - Robert Baratheon - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauWhile Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to King's Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to the Wall. Tyrion joins them.9/10
Best Performance: Eddard Stark
Quote: "There is great honor in serving in the Night's Watch. The Starks have manned the wall for thousands of years. You are a Stark. You might not have my name, but you have my blood."
"Is my mother alive? Does she know about me, where I am? Where I'm going? Does she care?"
"The next time we see each other, we'll talk about your mother. I promise." - Eddard Stark to Jon Snow. - DirectorBrian KirkStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauJon begins his training with the Night's Watch; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.8.8/10
Best Performance: Robert Baratheon
Quote: "Quick one. Lucky for you. Mine was some Tarly boy at the battle of Summerhall. My horse took an arrow, so I was on foot, slogging through the mud. He came running at me, this dumb highborn lad, thinking he could end the Rebellion with a single swing of his sword. I knocked him down with my hammer, Gods I was strong then! Caved in his breastplate. Probably shattered every rib he had. I stood over him, hammer in the air, and right before I brought it down he shouted 'wait!', 'wait!'. They never tell you how they all *beep* themselves. They don't put that part in the songs. Stupid boy. Now the Tarlys bend the knee like everyone else. He could have lingered on the edge of the battle with the smart boys...and today, his wife would have been making him miserable, his sons would be ingrates, and he'd be waking three times in the night to piss into a bowl! Wine!" - Robert Baratheon - 2011–201956mTV-MA8.6 (37K)TV EpisodeDirectorBrian KirkStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauEddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.9.1/10
Best Performance: Daenerys Targaryen
Quote: "I never met my mother. My father would never tell me her name. I don't know if she's living, or dead. I don't know if she's a noblewoman, a fisherman's wife, or a whore. So I sat there, in the brothel, as Ros took off her clothes...but I couldn't do it. All I could think was, what if I got her pregnant, and she had a child. Another bastard named Snow. It's not a good life for a child." - Jon Snow - DirectorBrian KirkStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauCatelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at the Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.9.7/10
Best Performance: Robert Baratheon
Quote: "You want to know the horrible truth? I can't even remember what she looked like. I only know she was the one thing I ever wanted. Someone took her away from me, and seven kingdoms couldn't fill the hole she left behind." - Robert Baratheon - DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsSean BeanMark AddyMichelle FairleyWhile recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.9.2/10
Best Performance: Daenerys Targaryen
Quote: "You shall have a golden crown, that men shall tremble to behold." - Daenerys Targaryen - DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.9.2/10
Best Performance: Robert Baratheon
Quote: "When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground." - Cersei Lannister - DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsSean BeanMichelle FairleyLena HeadeyThe Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.8.9/10
Best Performance: Barristan Selmy
Quote: "My father understands mercy when there is room for it. And he understands honor. And courage. Let him go. Tell Lord Tywin that winter is coming for him. Twenty thousand northerners marching south to find out if he really does *beep* gold." - Robb Stark - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsSean BeanMichelle FairleyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.9.7/10
Best Performance: Eddard Stark
Quote: "You think my life is some precious thing to me? That I would trade my honor for a few more years of...of what? You grew up with actors. You learned their craft and you learned it well. But I grew up with soldiers. I learned how to die a long time ago." - Eddard Stark - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsSean BeanMichelle FairleyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.9.4/10
Best Performance: Daenerys Targaryen
Quote: "There are no men like me. Only me." - Jaime Lannister