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Game of Thrones: Winterfell (2019)
Only going to get better!
Great start to the season, got the ball moving quickly and didn't waste the episode reminding us about where we left off, which is good! Features probably the creepiest scene in the history of the show. BRING ON NEXT WEEK!
Game of Thrones: Book of the Stranger (2016)
Fire and Blood
Holy crap! What an episode, yet again. Season Six has been fantastic thus far and I am so happy with the quality of the storytelling. My favourite season of Game of Thrones has up until this point been the fourth season, but this season is already proving to be even more exciting and brilliant.
It was so heartwarming to see Jon and Sansa reunite after so long apart, it almost reduced me to tears! Sophie Turner (Sansa) is really shining at the moment, and her interactions with the likes of Jon and Brienne are truly mesmerising. She is becoming a strong young woman, and is reigniting House Stark, finally! I especially loved the eye contact shared between Tormund and Brienne, I am certainly hoping that something develops between those two.
I was very excited by the return of Littlefinger this week, he is one of the most complex and fascinating characters not only on the show but in television. He certainly did not disappoint me in this episode, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for him and house Arryn next. I was a little bit disappointed to see so little of the Greyjoy's this week but next weeks episode looks as though it will spend more time with the folk of the Iron Islands.
Some of this weeks best interactions came from Jorah and Daario, and I loved the street brawl scene the two of them shared with the Dothraki. It was Daenerys who stole the show however. Emilia Clarke is such a talented actress, and her speech to Khal Moorland the Bloodriders was haunting. I had chills watching the final scene, Dany is such a figure of power in the show and it was nice to see her demonstrate what she is capable of once again. HBO have handled her character perfectly, and I am desperate to see where her character ends up next, I am so keen to see Drogon soon!
Overall, 'Book of the Stranger' is a captivating and elegant episode with many outstanding moments. Game of Thrones is pulling out all the stops this season, and it is only going to get better; 9/10 for S6E04, it is truly brilliant, and will not disappoint anyone. Performance of the week: Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker (2016)
Another solid episode
Last week's episode was always going to be a tough one to beat in terms of quality and storyline progression, but S6E03 did a damn good job at trying. This episode gave satisfaction to the audience in more ways than one, and some scenes will go down in GOT history.
My personal favourite moments from the episode came from Bran and the Three-Eyed Raven. The Tower of Joy flashbacks gave us enough content to satisfy our expectations, whilst still leaving it with a strong element of mystery. It was fantastic to see Eddard Stark again, even if it wasn't Sean Bean playing him this time; we forget how attached we all were to Ned in season one, and it is rewarding and special to see the character again after so many years. Bran's story is really becoming interesting, he was never that interesting in my own opinion, I didn't feel any major attachment to him compared to the likes of Arya and Robb.
Season Six has already had a fair few comedic moments, and this episode was no exception. The scenes in Meereen involving Tyrion and Grey Worm were hilarious. Daenerys' storyline is a bit slower compared to the others but it was good to see her again after her absence last week. I hope we see Drogon soon! It was also fantastic to see Sam and Gilly again, as well as Osha and Rickon.
The episodes closing act saw the deaths we have all been craving for so long; Olly and Alliser Thorne finally got the punishment they got for stabbing Jon. I must say that Owen Teale (Thorne) is a fantastic performer, and it will actually be sad not to have him feature on the show anymore, but then again, f**k Ser Alliser, and double f**k Olly, they deserved exactly what they got.
Overall 'Oathbreaker' is not disappointing in the slightest, and it really delivered with its fan service; 8/10. Performance of the week: Max von Sydow (Three-Eyed Raven)
Game of Thrones: Home (2016)
Incredible!
What an episode!!! Right from the start S6E02 looked set to be one hell of an hour, and it turned out to not only be a great episode, but one of the best in the show's 6 seasons. Honestly I am still sitting here shaking after the credits have long finished, and it 3am here in bloody England! This is the episode that we have all been waiting for. Ramsay (Iwan Rheon) reminds us how twisted and evil he is, by killing not one, but three, three (!) of his family members in the space of 5 minutes. His father Roose (Michael McElhatton) is the first to kick the bucket, in sickening style, before the vile and sickening deaths of Walda Bolton (Elizabeth Webster) and his newborn baby brother. Ramsay officially makes Joffrey look like a decent bloke. But that is why we love him. There are of course some other memorable moments including great scenes with Arya (Maisie Williams) and Theon (Alfie Allen), but near the end of the episode we saw the much anticipated debut of Euron Frickin Greyjoy (Pilou Asbaek) in spectacular fashion after he throws his older brother and King of the Iron Islands Balon Greyjoy (Patrick Malahide) over the bridge that all book readers like myself have been waiting to see. And finally. finally! After almost a year of speculation, and after all hope seemed lost, Jon Snow woke his lazy behind up! He's back! I love how HBO handled this whole storyline, I began the season feeling positive that he would return, but after last weeks episode, I must admit I lost faith. Melisandre (Carice Van Houten) tries but seemingly fails to bring Jon (Kit Harington) back at Ser Davos' (Liam Cunningham) request. But it is after everyone leaves the room where Jon's body lay, that the episodes biggest moment happens. Jon opens his eyes whilst panting, trying to get an idea of his surroundings. Then the camera cuts straight to credits. It gave me goosebumps, that half an hour later, are still here. 'Home' is a superb episode and it has set the standards for Season 6 of this incredible show even higher; a perfect 10/10 for S6E02! Performance of the week: Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton) Honourable Mention: Kit Harington (Jon Snow) We've missed you Kit!
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Wow
I have just returned from seeing Civil War in the theatre, and I can hands down say that it is not only the best film of 2016 so far, but it is also one of the greatest movies of the last decade. I don't want to go into spoiler territory for this review, but all I can say is that you will enter the cinema as your adult self, and leave a child. I have never been so immersed and captivated by a superhero movie like this before, I felt like my 8 year old self once again.
The chemistry between Evans (Captain America) and RDJ (Iron Man) is phenomenal, and although they are both the stars of the film as it were, the best performances of the movie come from Sebastian Stan (Bucky), Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) and, much to everybody's delight, Tom Holland (Spiderman). When I first heard that Holland would be taking up the iconic role, I wasn't sure. I had grown up with Tobey Maguire as my Spiderman, and I thought that he would be irreplaceable for the rest of time. But Tom Holland knocked it out of the park, and he truly made the role his own during his short time on screen.
I could go on forever about how good all of the performances were, honourable mentions must go to Daniel Bruhl (Zemo) and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man). Both of them, like Holland, exceeded my expectations. In fact, Ant-Man was dark horse of this movie, and just like Spiderman he provides some of the funniest moments of the movie. The reason I haven't rated it 10/10 is simply because there were some slightly cornier moments (e.g. although of I lover Renner's portrayal of Hawkeye, I felt as though his dialogue was ruining the intensity and the excitement of some scenes).
Some may argue that there was too much action, but I thought that there was a perfect amount, the final fight scene will take your breath away. Trust me. I am so excited for both Infinity War and Spiderman: Homecoming that it is unreal. Marvel have put DC to shame with Civil War, and they should be extremely proud of themselves. I am very proud to call myself a Marvel fan after this truly incredible movie; it is a modern day masterpiece. Captain America: Civil War earns a very impressive 9/10. Performance of the movie: Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther)
Game of Thrones: The Red Woman (2016)
A recap episode, but with signs of promise
As an avid Game of Thrones fan, I was extremely excited by its return this week to television. I am pleased to say that it lived up to expectations. Although some may argue the case that this was a weak opening episode, I on the other hand believe it to have been an episode that shows us as fans what direction the show is heading in this year; it looks promising.
The episode begins where we left off, and we see Jon's lifeless body in the snow, a haunting camera pan across the Wall and the cries of Jon's direwolf Ghost reminds us of how terrifying the North of Westeros can be. From here, the story of season 6 begins.
Highlights for me included the interactions between Jaime and Cersei after Myrcella's body is returned to King Landing; Lena Headey showed her strengths as an actress as the camera focused on her face turning from pure joy to pure heartbreak when she learnt of her daughter's death. It was truly an emotionally driven scene, and although a character whom the audience rarely sympathise with, we all seem to feel Cersei's pain at this moment. The scenes from Dorne were poor, however the shock murder of Prince Doran was one of the episode's more brutal but brilliant moments.
The scene that got everyone talking was the episode's last, where we see the mysterious yet captivating Melisandre finally break down after 5 seasons of being on the show. The removal of her necklace revealed to us her true appearance as an extremely old and ancient crone. It was intriguing to see one of Game of Throne's most untouchable characters in terms of personality and physical looks transform into somebody so weak, and at the total opposite spectrum of what we believed the Red Woman to be.
Overall this was a cinematically brilliant episode but I do believe the story telling throughout the episode fell short of the standard set by HBO in the past. However I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next week; a solid 8/10 for S6E01 Performance of the week: Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister)