As this episode starts we see Arya inside the House of Black and White; it isn't how she imagined; rather than learning how to fight she is sweeping the floor; it will take time before she can become no one and before she can stop being Arya Stark she will have to dispose of Arya's possessions. Back in King's Landing Margaery marries Tommen; a simpler wedding than when she married his brother but a far happier one. After the High Septon is humiliated by the puritanical 'Sparrows' he demands that Cersei has their leader executed; instead she pays him a visit and tells him that she supports the work of the faithful. At Castle Black Jon Snow once again declines Stannis's offer and must make his first decisions as Commander of the Night's Watch
including dealing with a long serving member who refuses to follow an order and seeks to undermine Jon's authority. Further South Sansa learns that she is being taken back to Winterfell where she is to marry Ramsay Bolton. Finally we see that Tyrion and Varys have arrived in Volantis; here Tyrion is recognised by a familiar face who grabs him and tells him that he will be taken to the queen
but which queen does he mean; Cersei or Daenerys?
There is little in the way of action in this episode but that doesn't stop it being gripping. Once again Maisie Williams excels as Arya; managing to capture both her frustration and determination; the little of what we saw of the activities of the Faceless Men served only to make them more intriguing. Natalie Dormer's Queen Margaery continues to become more interesting; she always seems to be caring and polite but there is constant feeling that she has another agenda. Sansa Stark, played by Sophie Turner, has been a bit of a tragic figure since the death of her father and her betrothal to Ramsay seems to continue that although she seems far more spirited than she once was which only serves to improve her character. The events on the wall were impressive as they showed that Jon has what it takes to be Commander as well as providing the episodes only real action. The Sparrows, and the High Sparrow in particular, look likely to be more interesting in later episodes; largely thanks to Jonathan Pryce playing the High Sparrow. Overall I thought this was a great episode with plenty of interesting character and plot development; I can however understand those who want a little more action being disappointed.
There is little in the way of action in this episode but that doesn't stop it being gripping. Once again Maisie Williams excels as Arya; managing to capture both her frustration and determination; the little of what we saw of the activities of the Faceless Men served only to make them more intriguing. Natalie Dormer's Queen Margaery continues to become more interesting; she always seems to be caring and polite but there is constant feeling that she has another agenda. Sansa Stark, played by Sophie Turner, has been a bit of a tragic figure since the death of her father and her betrothal to Ramsay seems to continue that although she seems far more spirited than she once was which only serves to improve her character. The events on the wall were impressive as they showed that Jon has what it takes to be Commander as well as providing the episodes only real action. The Sparrows, and the High Sparrow in particular, look likely to be more interesting in later episodes; largely thanks to Jonathan Pryce playing the High Sparrow. Overall I thought this was a great episode with plenty of interesting character and plot development; I can however understand those who want a little more action being disappointed.