In all of the fiction / adventure series, Rob would be the charming heroic prince that conquer evil, and Walder Frey would be the minions who aid and assist the hero unconditionally.
But in this episode, the writer tells us that ordinary characters like Walder Frey also has feelings. When the old ugly Walder Frey is angry, he can and will kill the charming prince. The charming prince cannot get away with breaking his vows just because the audience like his pretty face. Characters are equal and the game is fair, regardless of whom the audience favor.
This is paradigm-shifting in the entire history of television and drama. There is not one single story that dare to allow an unattractive character who had less than 10 minutes storyline killing and insulting a perceived protagonist with many charm, fans, and storylines.
But GoT did it and we, as audience, love it.
But in this episode, the writer tells us that ordinary characters like Walder Frey also has feelings. When the old ugly Walder Frey is angry, he can and will kill the charming prince. The charming prince cannot get away with breaking his vows just because the audience like his pretty face. Characters are equal and the game is fair, regardless of whom the audience favor.
This is paradigm-shifting in the entire history of television and drama. There is not one single story that dare to allow an unattractive character who had less than 10 minutes storyline killing and insulting a perceived protagonist with many charm, fans, and storylines.
But GoT did it and we, as audience, love it.