Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities, Jon arrives at the Fist of the First Men, Daenerys meets with the slavers, and Jaime strikes a deal with his captors.
What I Liked:
As usual, it's impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value. Again, acting all around is solid.
While there are many characters and arcs to establish, it's remarkable how this show balances them all, with no scene or storyline feeling dragged out or unnecessary.
Locke chopping off Jamie's hand is a terrific way to end this episode, leaving the viewer wanting more as soon as the credits roll.
What I Disliked:
The brothel scene and subsequent scene with Tyrion, Podrick, and Bronn were jarring and unnecessary. It seemed like padding compared to the rest of this one.
Overall:
Game of Thrones delivers its best episode so far this season. One can only surmise this season will remain engaging and enthralling.
9/10
King Cadmium.
What I Liked:
As usual, it's impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value. Again, acting all around is solid.
While there are many characters and arcs to establish, it's remarkable how this show balances them all, with no scene or storyline feeling dragged out or unnecessary.
Locke chopping off Jamie's hand is a terrific way to end this episode, leaving the viewer wanting more as soon as the credits roll.
What I Disliked:
The brothel scene and subsequent scene with Tyrion, Podrick, and Bronn were jarring and unnecessary. It seemed like padding compared to the rest of this one.
Overall:
Game of Thrones delivers its best episode so far this season. One can only surmise this season will remain engaging and enthralling.
9/10
King Cadmium.