If you plan to watch this episode, do not read the following
article until you have watched it. Ok realistically I can’t stop you, but there
are SPOILERS below. You have been warned.
Well that was kind of disappointing. For a series that has
only 10 episodes per season, I don’t think it was that necessary to waste (it
wasn’t a full waste, some scenes were still good) an episode on setting up the
last two episodes of the season. Some scenes were necessary to carry on their
respective stories, but overall the producers could have made a greater impact
with the episode. For this review I will make a few comments about certain
scenes that I enjoyed in this episode and then I will give a quick summary on
where everyone is at this point.
Around 15 minutes into the episode, Lady Stark reveals to
Robb that she let Jaime go back to King’s Landing in return for Arya’s and
Sansa’s freedom. I think this was a really stupid move by her, because now Robb
has nothing to bargain with. This is somewhat similar to Daenerys losing her
dragons, but unlike Dany, Robb has a large army supporting him. Robb orders his
guard to send out a 80 men to search for Jaime, leaving his camp weaker which
may result in difficulties when Tywin comes up to battle Robb. I agree with
Robb when he tells his mother that Jaime “played you for a fool” because
realistically, why would Jaime actually be honest and send the girls back to
their families? He’s been a prisoner for a long time and probably wants to get
revenge on Robb. I know a Lannister “always pays their debts”, but it seems
like Jaime doesn’t really care about that motto. Lady Stark just messed up
Robb’s plan and rightfully deserves to be imprisoned for treason.
In King’s Landing the tension increases between Tyrion and
Cersei after Tyrion recommends that Joffrey should fight in the battle against
Stannis. Cersei believes that Tyrion only wants Joffrey dead and reveals that
she has taken Tyrion’s whore captive, planning to beat her if Joffrey gets
injured in the war. Luckily for Tyrion the whore is not Shay, but he makes
Cersei believe that the whore is his true love. After this meeting, Tyrion runs
back to his room and confesses his love for Shay, claiming that he would kill
for her. I found this scene great, because it’s one of the only times we see
Tyrion caring for someone instead of being his usual sarcastic self.
This episode marked the end of Harrenhal and all the great
scenes that came with it. Tywin decides to go battle Robb, meaning that Arya’s
and Tywin’s relationship is (sadly) finished. During the last few episodes I
felt that these were my favourite scenes and now they are all over. To make
matters worse, there was no ending speech between Arya and Tywin which I found
anti-climatic. Arya attempts to find Jaqen so that she could use her last kill
on Tywin, but Jaqen is nowhere to be seen. Later on Arya threatens Jaqen by
mentioning his own name, only to have Jaqen promise to help her escape. Arya,
Gendry, and the fat boy exit Harrenhal at the end of the scene, but I’m not sure
what Arya has planned next. Jaqen was one of my favourite characters in this
season and I hope that he makes a return in the future.
With 2 episodes left (I’m assuming next week’s episode will
be the climax, like season 1 episode 9) let’s take a look at where everyone is
and what is going to happen towards season’s end.
Beyond The Wall: Jon Snow and Qhorin are captured by
the wildlings as they move toward the wall for their attack. Qhorin seems to
have a plan to try and prevent the wilding attack.
Winterfell: As I expected, Bran and Rickon are alive
and are hiding inside the Wintefell castle. Theon’s sister makes fun of him in
front of her men, and she tells him to come home. I expect Robb’s guard’s son
to fight with Theon and his army by the finale.
Robb’s camp: Robb has finally made his move on Talisa
in what was an emotional scene. Tywin has set off to the camp and is about to
start war with Robb.
King’s Landing: Joffrey is delusional about winning
the war against Stannis even with Tyrion’s and Varys’ words of advice. Stannis
will arrive shortly at King’s Landing, beginning the war we have all been
waiting for.
Qarth: Dany’s dragons are still in the House of the
Undying, so she refuses to leave without them even though Ser Jorah has found
her a ship and crew. Jorah will attempt to retrieve the dragons as Dany has
ordered him to do.
Tyrion Quote of the Episode:
“Lord of Light wants his enemies burned, the Drowned God
wants them drowned. Why are all the Gods such vicious cunts? Where is the God
of Tits and Wine?”
As I said, this was a slightly disappointing filler episode,
but it set up the season to end with bang. With 2-4 huge battles waiting to
happen, next week everyone should be tuned into Game of Thrones, because it
will probably be the best episode of the season.
Episode Rating: 8.7
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