by Robbie Jones
Following last weeks’ horrific departure from the books, Game of Thrones delivers another fantastic episode, perfect for those who just can’t wait to find out who Joffrey’s killer was, as it was revealed after a mere two weeks.
Following last weeks’ horrific departure from the books, Game of Thrones delivers another fantastic episode, perfect for those who just can’t wait to find out who Joffrey’s killer was, as it was revealed after a mere two weeks.
Interestingly it was in fact Olenna Tyrell, with help from Littlefinger of course. Whilst Olenna doesn’t outright say “I killed him”, she tells Margaery that Tyrion didn’t do it and that she would never let her marry that monster. Lady Olenna is departing, whilst Littlefinger remains at sea with Sansa, revealing that the necklace he provided was Joffrey’s undoing. Littlefinger has always been a shady character; when Sansa asks why he did it, he says “A man with no motive is a man no suspects”. It’s true, however, does he really not have a motive? Two come to mind. First, there’s the one he says himself: He wants everything. But lest we forget how much he loved Sansa’s mother Catelyn, and no doubt he wouldn’t have taken nicely to the news of her death. Could this be Lord Baelish getting his revenge for the woman he loved the most?
The show has an unnatural ability to be creepy, proven once again this episode as Karl Tanner (Burn Gorman) drinks wine from the skull of Jeor Mormont at Craster’s Keep, following the Night’s Watch mutiny. He is a disgusting character, even creepier than Rhoose Bolton’s bannerman Locke (Noah Taylor), who has joined The Night’s Watch undercover, befriending Jon Snow in the hopes of finding Bran. Well, looks like he’ll get what he wants as Tanner captured Bran and his friends. Where is Bran’s story going? He’s getting more arrogant, and learning more and more about his abilities. But his story is one of the least interesting. Of course, that might just change as Jon leads an attack on the keep in next weeks’ episode. But who will get to Bran first....Jon or Locke?
The show has an unnatural ability to be creepy, proven once again this episode as Karl Tanner (Burn Gorman) drinks wine from the skull of Jeor Mormont at Craster’s Keep, following the Night’s Watch mutiny. He is a disgusting character, even creepier than Rhoose Bolton’s bannerman Locke (Noah Taylor), who has joined The Night’s Watch undercover, befriending Jon Snow in the hopes of finding Bran. Well, looks like he’ll get what he wants as Tanner captured Bran and his friends. Where is Bran’s story going? He’s getting more arrogant, and learning more and more about his abilities. But his story is one of the least interesting. Of course, that might just change as Jon leads an attack on the keep in next weeks’ episode. But who will get to Bran first....Jon or Locke?
Is there anything nicer than Lannisters getting along? Jaime is perhaps the only member of the Lannister family who shows any kindness to Tyrion. He is spurred by Bronn to visit his brother in his cell, where Jaime is convinced that Tyrion is innocent. But there’s no convincing Cersei, who would do anything to see him dead. But are they completely ignoring what happened last week? Jaime raped his sister (Yes, Mr. Director, he raped her) and nothing has been said about it. Sure, she speaks angrily at him but isn’t that how she speaks to everyone now? If this is the case, then we were literally shown rape for the sake of rape, and that was a pointless and aggravating decision. Still, Jaime regained his nobility this episode. Convinced by Tyrion that Sansa is also innocent, he gives Brienne his Valyrian steel sword, a new set of armour and Podrick, and asks her to find and protect Sansa, he asks her if the sword has a name, and she calls it “Oathkeeper”, an obvious reference to Jaime’s unflattering nickname “Oathbreaker”. Jaime is visibly touched by this, and they say goodbye.
Finally, this episode stumped book readers too with a very dark ending. Craster’s final son is left in the woods for the White Walkers. He is collected by one, and is taken to an icy place, where a White Walker, wearing black clothing and looking different to the others, touches the baby’s face and his eyes turn blue. Jesus Christ, what the hell? The White Walkers are far too neglected in this show and they get a little bit of screen time per season. Something new is starting here, and it won’t be something good.....
Overall, another fantastic episode to wash out the taste of that horrid scene from last week, even if it hasn’t been made any less horrid. Next week, The Night’s Watch attack Craster’s Keep. Exciting stuff!
Finally, this episode stumped book readers too with a very dark ending. Craster’s final son is left in the woods for the White Walkers. He is collected by one, and is taken to an icy place, where a White Walker, wearing black clothing and looking different to the others, touches the baby’s face and his eyes turn blue. Jesus Christ, what the hell? The White Walkers are far too neglected in this show and they get a little bit of screen time per season. Something new is starting here, and it won’t be something good.....
Overall, another fantastic episode to wash out the taste of that horrid scene from last week, even if it hasn’t been made any less horrid. Next week, The Night’s Watch attack Craster’s Keep. Exciting stuff!
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