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This season has likely been my favorite so far. It's the first time there hasn't really been a less-than episode or a botched plotline up to this point, and I have supreme confidence there won't be one in the last 3 episodes. They've tightened up the editing and the pacing to a near-perfect degree. Loved Arya and the Hound here, the 3-act Tyrion mini-play, and Robin getting smacked in the face. Thoughts?
I was happy to see Hot Pie back... and seeing his Wolf making skills have vastly improved! I'm a Brienne fan, and am invested in her scenes.
I haven't really checked into it, but I hope people have come to love Pascal as Oberyn. There was a bit of a stir when he was cast because he wasn't the middle eastern actor a lot of people wanted. I'm glad I held judgement, because he's been phenomenal. His story to/about Tyrion being some of his best work yet. I always enjoy Bronn and Tyrion together... and it's sad to think that this could possibly be the last time, as Bronn goes off and gets married. It's interesting here how forgiving Tyrion is of him, accepting him as the greedy sword for hire Tyrion loved him for being in contrast to the pain and betrayal he felt with Shae, even though he knew she was essentially the same. He does admit his mistake, sort of, to Jaime.
The interactions between Arya and the Hound have been wonderful all along... this episode being no exception. I've always liked the Hound, and I liked how they had him tell his story her to Arya, instead of Sansa earlier.
Speaking of Sansa... that scene with the snow Winterfell was really well done. I think for the first time ever, there was a moment when I liked Robin, as he said he'll make anybody who bothers Sansa fly out the Moon Door.... then of course it all went crashing down and he was still the little shit he usually is, and the smack was a nice addition. Brought me back to Joffery getting slapped by Tyrion.
There was something about Lysa and Petyr's last exchange that felt off, and it wasn't until I read a review mentioning it that it was fully realized... he says 'your sister' instead of 'only Cat,' which is a minor gripe, but it feels like there is a big difference in those phrases. He loved Cat and he's Littlefinger... he would have be particular about using her name as the final verbal push before the physical one. Still... hooray Moon Door!
Another thing of note that I read, is how the show keeps changing some details where women's deeds/status in the books are converted to men. The latest example being during Oberyn's story. In the books he traveled to King's Landing with his mother, who was the ruler of Dorne at the time, while in the show, it's changed to his father. That distinction feels important, seeing as Dorne's view on that is pretty clear, and why make a habit of those changes...even if most go unnoticed initially?
It seems like Daeny is fading into the background... she still gets her screen time, but it feels like she's even more distant from anything important than she was when her dragons were just babies and she had no army.
Hadn't noticed the trend of show men taking over activities of book women. The Oberyn story hadn't occurred to me, seems like nothing. Are there any other examples?
The Lysa scene at the end was missing the revelation that she had killed Jon Arryn, which came earlier in the show. That would have added to the power of the Moon Door scene but they moved it up two episodes. The phrase change doesn't bother me at all. I spent a part of Sunday night arguing with people at the AV Club how inconsequential it is.
People do indeed love Oberyn. The next episode's going to be a big deal.
Dany's got one, maybe two more things that need to happen to her, before the big isolation of book 5. Tywin mentioned sending spies in her direction, it'll be interesting to see if anything comes of that.
There are others, I'll go take a look and see if i can remember or come up with some of them. I think this one is sort of important, as Dorne makes it a major point that women can, and should, rule if they're next in line. There's really no good reason to make the change, even if it feels minor.
I don't think the wording is paramount or anything, but I think it lacked the normal Littlefinger tendencies... as calculated as he usually is with his words
This season has likely been my favorite so far. It's the first time there hasn't really been a less-than episode or a botched plotline up to this point, and I have supreme confidence there won't be one in the last 3 episodes. They've tightened up the editing and the pacing to a near-perfect degree. Loved Arya and the Hound here, the 3-act Tyrion mini-play, and Robin getting smacked in the face. Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteThe last few episodes have been great overall.
DeleteI was happy to see Hot Pie back... and seeing his Wolf making skills have vastly improved! I'm a Brienne fan, and am invested in her scenes.
I haven't really checked into it, but I hope people have come to love Pascal as Oberyn. There was a bit of a stir when he was cast because he wasn't the middle eastern actor a lot of people wanted. I'm glad I held judgement, because he's been phenomenal. His story to/about Tyrion being some of his best work yet. I always enjoy Bronn and Tyrion together... and it's sad to think that this could possibly be the last time, as Bronn goes off and gets married. It's interesting here how forgiving Tyrion is of him, accepting him as the greedy sword for hire Tyrion loved him for being in contrast to the pain and betrayal he felt with Shae, even though he knew she was essentially the same. He does admit his mistake, sort of, to Jaime.
The interactions between Arya and the Hound have been wonderful all along... this episode being no exception. I've always liked the Hound, and I liked how they had him tell his story her to Arya, instead of Sansa earlier.
Speaking of Sansa... that scene with the snow Winterfell was really well done. I think for the first time ever, there was a moment when I liked Robin, as he said he'll make anybody who bothers Sansa fly out the Moon Door.... then of course it all went crashing down and he was still the little shit he usually is, and the smack was a nice addition. Brought me back to Joffery getting slapped by Tyrion.
There was something about Lysa and Petyr's last exchange that felt off, and it wasn't until I read a review mentioning it that it was fully realized... he says 'your sister' instead of 'only Cat,' which is a minor gripe, but it feels like there is a big difference in those phrases. He loved Cat and he's Littlefinger... he would have be particular about using her name as the final verbal push before the physical one. Still... hooray Moon Door!
Another thing of note that I read, is how the show keeps changing some details where women's deeds/status in the books are converted to men. The latest example being during Oberyn's story. In the books he traveled to King's Landing with his mother, who was the ruler of Dorne at the time, while in the show, it's changed to his father. That distinction feels important, seeing as Dorne's view on that is pretty clear, and why make a habit of those changes...even if most go unnoticed initially?
It seems like Daeny is fading into the background... she still gets her screen time, but it feels like she's even more distant from anything important than she was when her dragons were just babies and she had no army.
Hadn't noticed the trend of show men taking over activities of book women. The Oberyn story hadn't occurred to me, seems like nothing. Are there any other examples?
DeleteThe Lysa scene at the end was missing the revelation that she had killed Jon Arryn, which came earlier in the show. That would have added to the power of the Moon Door scene but they moved it up two episodes. The phrase change doesn't bother me at all. I spent a part of Sunday night arguing with people at the AV Club how inconsequential it is.
People do indeed love Oberyn. The next episode's going to be a big deal.
Dany's got one, maybe two more things that need to happen to her, before the big isolation of book 5. Tywin mentioned sending spies in her direction, it'll be interesting to see if anything comes of that.
There are others, I'll go take a look and see if i can remember or come up with some of them. I think this one is sort of important, as Dorne makes it a major point that women can, and should, rule if they're next in line. There's really no good reason to make the change, even if it feels minor.
DeleteI don't think the wording is paramount or anything, but I think it lacked the normal Littlefinger tendencies... as calculated as he usually is with his words
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