So much to think about. I had wondered about Theon for an episode or so. He is in the hands of that sadist and worse and worse things are happening to him. This is hard to watch. For all his failings, this unending torture is a bit over the top. Sending his male parts to his father is about as vicious as anything imaginable. Tyrion continues to bate Joffrey and is taking some mighty chances, banking on his father needing him to complete his task. During all this we must ask ourselves if uniting these forces is even within the real of possibility. Danys is out there accumulating bodies to fight for her. She has become a liberator and is now the darling of the masses she is freeing. She has never lifted a finger to fight and yet has the charisma and power to make things happen. There is also that conflict that love puts in the way that is unresolved. Theon's sister has made a vow to bring him home, even though his father won't do a thing. She is going to recruit fifty of the most ruthless killers and head off to free him and her resolve has been very impressive. We also have the sorceress who worships the fire gods actually accepting expediency over personal gratification (who knows, maybe she has had this all along). Then there are are the wanderers. The Stark boys. John Snow. Shot full of arrows and reuniting with Sam. And what about Jaime. He finally appears in the chamber of his sister/lover. He is missing a hand and looks beaten. What is going to happen to him? Great writing, setting up more and more possibilities. Before seeing this and looking at Episode Nine, I thought that the future was so stacked, but there are limitless possibilities. Very nice wrap to the third season.
