Halfway through the season, things are starting to be put into place for Game of Thrones. I can't say this was an overly entertaining episode, but it served as a set up as for what's to come in the final 5 episodes. I know some people have been complaining about how slow this year has felt. I haven't seen it that way, I think we have gotten some of the best character drama and new interactions this year. Unfortunately, although good, I think this week was probably the worst of the season.
The promo showed Tyrion seeing dragons for the first time and I just assumed they would be closing in on Meereen. But I forgot that one of Dany's dragons had left her for the time being. So no, Tyrion and Daenerys don't meet in the episode, but we did get some dragon action. Coming off of last week's troubles with Hizdahr, Dany was forced to make another difficult decision with Barristan dead and Grey Worm seriously wounded. In typical Daenerys form, she decides to feed one of his men to her dragons, and debated giving Hizdahr to them. After a few talks with Missandei, she decides against killing him and instead forms an alliance and agreement. But apparently wants a husband in the process. I do wonder what this means for Naharis. Meanwhile, on the way to Meereen, Tyrion and Jorah ran into a few Stone Men. Of course, we had to believe that even if they had beaten them, someone was going to be touched by the stone creatures. Jorah takes the heat there, as we will have to wait and see what kind of long term ramifications it ensues.
Jon Snow had another big week. He had to make some decisions regarding the wildlings future at the wall. Releasing one of his former friends turned enemy was a cool moment for Snow. It's just great to see a character that has gone through so much like Snow, get to exhibit his power and ultimately his likability. Unfortunately it looks as though Snow will be leaving with the Wildlings to save their people, along with Stannis leaving for Winterfell. It's disappointing to see the Stannis and Snow dynamic end, but hopefully sometime down the line we will see a reunion. Speaking of Winterfell, we got a lot of Ramsay material this week, as disturbing as it is to watch him. He borderline raped his so called 'lover' and then forced an awkward dinner upon his future bride, because why the hell not, it's Ramsay and he loves to just be the biggest jerk on the show. But it did give us a great look at the improved Sansa. She's in a terrible position already but I feel like her attitude is changing and she's beginning to stand up for herself. Her face when she saw Theon and questioning Ramsay's mother showed the possible future nature of a fierce Sansa.
So a lot of cool things this week but not much material to go crazy about. I do feel like it will be the last slowly paced episode as we head into the final stretch of season 5. And soon we will eventually get that legendary meeting between Tyrion and Daenerys. It seems like next week will be a much bigger and more intense episode.
+New and improved Sansa
+Snow continues to do likable things
+Dragon action
+Stannis heading to Winterfell
-Stannis & Snow's dynamic ends
-Pacing was slow
7.8/10
The promo showed Tyrion seeing dragons for the first time and I just assumed they would be closing in on Meereen. But I forgot that one of Dany's dragons had left her for the time being. So no, Tyrion and Daenerys don't meet in the episode, but we did get some dragon action. Coming off of last week's troubles with Hizdahr, Dany was forced to make another difficult decision with Barristan dead and Grey Worm seriously wounded. In typical Daenerys form, she decides to feed one of his men to her dragons, and debated giving Hizdahr to them. After a few talks with Missandei, she decides against killing him and instead forms an alliance and agreement. But apparently wants a husband in the process. I do wonder what this means for Naharis. Meanwhile, on the way to Meereen, Tyrion and Jorah ran into a few Stone Men. Of course, we had to believe that even if they had beaten them, someone was going to be touched by the stone creatures. Jorah takes the heat there, as we will have to wait and see what kind of long term ramifications it ensues.
Jon Snow had another big week. He had to make some decisions regarding the wildlings future at the wall. Releasing one of his former friends turned enemy was a cool moment for Snow. It's just great to see a character that has gone through so much like Snow, get to exhibit his power and ultimately his likability. Unfortunately it looks as though Snow will be leaving with the Wildlings to save their people, along with Stannis leaving for Winterfell. It's disappointing to see the Stannis and Snow dynamic end, but hopefully sometime down the line we will see a reunion. Speaking of Winterfell, we got a lot of Ramsay material this week, as disturbing as it is to watch him. He borderline raped his so called 'lover' and then forced an awkward dinner upon his future bride, because why the hell not, it's Ramsay and he loves to just be the biggest jerk on the show. But it did give us a great look at the improved Sansa. She's in a terrible position already but I feel like her attitude is changing and she's beginning to stand up for herself. Her face when she saw Theon and questioning Ramsay's mother showed the possible future nature of a fierce Sansa.
So a lot of cool things this week but not much material to go crazy about. I do feel like it will be the last slowly paced episode as we head into the final stretch of season 5. And soon we will eventually get that legendary meeting between Tyrion and Daenerys. It seems like next week will be a much bigger and more intense episode.
+New and improved Sansa
+Snow continues to do likable things
+Dragon action
+Stannis heading to Winterfell
-Stannis & Snow's dynamic ends
-Pacing was slow
7.8/10