[8.4/10] Another quality episode in this short season, which is always welcome. I liked the apparent theme of people seeing one another in an unvarnished fashion, recognizing them for who they are, for good and for ill. Lady Tyrell recognizes that Dany is a dragon, not a sheep (or a shark, for my fellow Futurama fans. Nymeria recognizes Arya as something familiar, but also very different than what she was the last time they were together. Sam sees Jorah as more than just a plague sufferer, but as the son of a man who saved his life. Missandei sees Grey Worm for the good man she loves, regardless of the abuses, physical and mental that he's suffered. And Theon is not so lucky, when Euron and the carnage around him reminds him that part of him is still Reek, and that part cannot be so easily escaped.
I also liked the political business in the episode. It's nice that the show had Dany confront Lord Varys about his hand in her assisination attempt and his shifting loyalties, but his response -- that he truest loyalty lies with the common people, because that's where he came from, and her retort -- that she values his advice but would rather he tell her if he thinks she's stepping out of line than plot behind her back -- works really well too. By the same token, the dichotomy of "listen to your advisors and strategize to gain loyalty" or "go your own way, come in dragons blazing, and just take over" presented to Dany is an interesting one. Last but not least, Cersei appealing to her countrymen's xenophobic impulses to gin up support is an interesting tack.
Overall, it was a well-done episode of the show, that ended with some good fireworks (both figurative and nigh-literal) and had a good sense of character exploration amid the plotting and storytelling that is setting all our heroes and villains on a collision course.
Ew Baelish, just leave Sansa alone already ;_; dude, you're creepy af
SHIT. That scene transition from removal of greyscale to some guy eating pot pie :s
Things are starting to play out the way that they were expected to play out, but that doesn't make it any less amazing to watch it happen onscreen. Great acting and another great battle scene, even if someone's next family reunion is going to be a bit awkward on a couple of fronts. It's hard not to root for a Dany and Jon alliance, and who would want to? And who would want to root against Littlefinger dying slowly and painfully in a fire at this point? And finally, Grey Worm has good taste. Very, very, very good taste.
Dammit Reek, I mean Theon, or is he? I don't even know anymore! haha!
Good episode overall, I loved it when Jon Snow shoved Littlefinger against the wall and choked him, just like how Ned Stark did it in season 1, if anybody noticed. :)
Prediction: Littlefinger is kinda trapped now, he can't fool Jon Snow nor Sansa, I think he's going to die soon.
That last scene was awesome. Too bad Euron couldn't of waited five more minutes for Ellaria to "invade" Yara. That drawbridge smashing someone was a perfect start to a big fight. RIP two of the three sand snakes. One of them cut Euron, did she poison the blade like Oberyn did to the Mountain? If he is poisoned and gets back to King's Landing fast enough maybe Qyburn can save him and turn him into an undead zombie too. So the gift is Ellaria Sand? It makes sense since she killed Cersi's daughter. Also poor Theon, Ramsay has ruined him for life. That cockless coward. The look Euron gave Theon and that laugh makes him certified crazy, right?
Daenerys plotting how to take over the Seven Kingdoms was fun. I'm glad they started right where they left off last episode. It is interesting to see all the women in power at that table. Daenerys calling out Varys was needed. He always seems like he is out for himself. He made a convincing argument but I'm not sure how much is true. Tyrion seems like he has the right idea with taking King's Landing with Westeros armies and Casterly Rock with the Dothraki. Too bad it doesn't look like that is going to happen. Will Daenerys take Olenna's advice and act like a dragon?
So is Melisandre going to be staying in Dragonstone and supporting Daenerys? Does she think the prophecy says Daenerys could be the one to bring the dawn or does she think that is Jon? It was also nice to see Missandei and Grey Worm finally show real feelings for each other. It did cross my mind that this is a sex scene with a unsullied.
Cersi trying to recruit is sad. Didn't seem like many came to her when she called and they aren't all convinced. Jamie talking to Randyll Tarly to become warden of the south but he still isn't sure he is on the winning side. So Cersi has a big cross bow that can go through an old dragon skull. I don't think they will kill any of the dragons. The only way I see any dragons dying is if they are fighting the white walkers. Then the Night King will bring it back and we could have a zombie dragon. Now that would be trouble. Would it breath fire or ice?
Jon leaving for Dragonstone is exciting. Daenerys and Jon meeting will sort of be a family reunion, because you know, Daenerys is his Aunt even if they don't know it. Sansa just keeps undermining Jon in front of everyone so might as well just put her in charge. Littlefinger is now on both Sansa's and Jon's shit list. I wonder how much longer he stays there or if he decides to turn on them?
We finally got the reunion we all wanted, HOT PIE and Arya! But seriously I'm glad someone told her and winterfell so she can head home. Too bad it looks like Jon will be gone. Another reunion with Arya and her direwolf Nymeria was short lived. At least she got to see her pet was still alive even if she has to let her go live her own alpha wolf life now.
That Jorah Greyscale scene was gross. I'm guessing Sam isn't going to get it to work. He was writing a letter to khalessi. Maybe he will try to go to Dragonstone before he loses his mind and maybe the dragon glass could cure him. Stannis' daughter was cured and they lived on Dragonstone, it could happen?
Good episode, things are moving pretty fast.
What a fucking great episode!
I'm gonna be completely honest: the battle scene, the last one, was one of the main reasons for me rating this a 9. The whole episode saw some pretty interesting advancements, but that end scene... Goddamn.
Shit!!! The battle was awesome.
Arya got me to emotional. I want to see her with Jon so badly.
Daenerys you are the fucking Queen. But she needs to take some actions real soon.
I hate Littlefinger, he's to creepy.
OMG!!! The scene between Grey Worm and Missandei was hot and adorable.
Samuel is gonna be a huge part in this season. I can feel it.
Arya and Nymeria scene was so emotional, i cried like a baby..And that scene with Euron at the end.. wow!! He is insane! i love it.. poor yara tho! Theon sees him as Ramsay 2.0.., i really loved this episode and i cant wait to see Jon and Daenerys finally having a scene together for the first time!
That sex scene or lack thereof was HOT with Greyworm and Missandei. And jeezus that skin removal made me grit my teeth so hard. So painful to watch. That switch to the pot pie was so tasteless LOL. I don't think I can ever look at pot pie the same ever again. =( Honestly the factions unity is so fragile it makes the episode even more intense. That verbal foreplay on the ship was hot but was super sad to see the sisters killed. Honestly that acting by Theon was amazing...seing those eyes take that familiar look of being broken was brilliant. Sad to see him like that again to be honest and leave his sister.
This episode was great even before those final 5 minutes, can really see stories moving forward at a quicker pace. With the end in sight, it's nice to see they're not even considering having 'pacing issues'.
-8.8/10
Hitler split his Army to fight on two fronts! FOOLS!
Alsoooo, BILLY BONNNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS <3 <3
I get diarrhea every time Littlefinger speaks and/or is on screen. Someone just kill him already. Please.
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better it does. I hope that Daenerys destroys Euron after what he did at the end of the episode.
It seems like they are tying to make Euron the next Joffrey/Ramsay antagonist.
Gotta love an epic battle scene to close out a second episode of seven. Well freaking done. It was kind of predictable but that's all good. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of this season unfolds. So far so good.
Totally Ninja! Episode... I feel sad at the nymeria scene though.... I'm sure she'll return and save arya
Really hope Arya meets up with Jon Snow. Can't help but think she's going to miss the king o' the norf and have to settle for her miserable sister.
That greyscale transition was fucking diabolical lmao, the ketchup and blood transition from breaking bad but worse.
Stannis told Jon that they had a buttload of Dragonglas on Dragonstone. But it takes a letter from Sam to bring this to Jon's attention. :person_facepalming:
Olenna Tyrell: "The lords of Westeros are sheep. Are you a sheep? No. You're a dragon. Be a dragon."
Arya's reunion with Hot Pie, I loved it. Mainly because he was the one to tell about Jon being King of the North and taking Winterfell back. This scene always leaves me fulfilled, Arya's expression when she realizes that she can go home, that she will be able to find her family again... EVERYTHING to me.
Euron Greyjoy is crazy as hell. I really like this final sequence, the special effects were incredible. And I am sorry for Theon, I can no longer judge him or blame him for running away.
The scenes with Arya were quite moving, both when she reconnects with Hot Pie and then when she comes across Nymeria and her pack. The direwolf seems to recognise her as it doesn't allow other wolves in the pack to attack Arya but it is sad to see Nymeria go without joining Arya, they would have make a great team. But it is Game of thrones so what can one expect ;)
Going to top this year, the final part surprised me
I tried my best during all the episode just to NOT shit myself and cry and shout to the tv.
Nós it's pretty clear that Arya is dead and that's actually the Waif using her face. Even Nymeria recognized that.
Rip 2 sand snakes...someone kill Euron soon...he wants to be on Cercei's side well that puts him on my kill list haha...but dang what an epic fight! But that transition from greyscale to the pie ahhh GOT stop freaking us out like that lol first was the Crap/"Soup" scenes like geez lol...also no one else I like better die or I swear lol
Euron is deliciously evil! I didn't think much of Ramsay Bolton, but Euron Greyjoy is just the right kind of mad for me – the fun kind. To take on the Sand Snakes like that as well as besting Yara so easily – that is one badass right there!
Theon fleeing like that made perfect sense, and I'm glad they respected what he went through enough to be consistent with it. Definitely the kind of thing such a character would do. Man card revoked bruh.
And lastly, we come to Sansa, staying true to her poor form from the last episode. Once again opening her mouth when it wasn't needed at all. Jon shutting her up by giving her leadership was exactly the kind of thing I expected him to do – Go Jon!
I am more hoping Samwell finds out something about the greyscale that is related to dragons or the WW and so breaks him out / takes Mormont with him when he leaves in the late hours of the night.
Some thing like dragon fire cures/dragon spit causes him to go hybrid/dragon's accept him as a rider (better than Daenerys) or he is a walking bane to WW (and/or undead) (touch can kill etc).
There will not be a clean "cure", it will be something bad, but good for everyone else.
Seems like Olenna Tyrell is getting in Dany's ear which might get her to become the mad queen.
"That's not you".
If I recall correctly, going back to Season 1, there was a scene between Arya and Ned when they discuss about Bran not being able to walk anymore so he can't be a Kingsguard knight anymore but he can be a lord or a builder like the legendary Bran the Builder ( some say they are the same person but that's another story ). Anyways, Ned says to Arya that she will one day be a lady and she'll have her own castle and give birth to baby princes and princesses. Arya responds: "No. That's not me." which basically foreshadows her storyline.
I believe the "That's not you" line is the way the show tells the viewer Arya realizes that Nymeria has changed and she's not the "house wolf" anymore.
I would have loved Arya turning up to Winterfell with Nymeria and the wolf gang! :(
Nice episode, 8 of of 10. Daenarys vs Varys, Jon vs Littlefinger, Euron vs the Sand Snakes, Yara and Theon, Arya vs Nymeria, greyscale vs pot pie.
The best part for me was when I finally recognised the new towering actor playing Dickon Tarly in the dialogue with Jamie. It's the infamous Billy Bones (Tom Hopper) from "Black Sails"! The pirates are here!
Great episode, but I'm really disappointed with what they've done with the Dire Wolves. Dani has her dragons; the Starks need their wolves. I get what they did this episode, but I really wish Nymeria would have joined Arya. It was a reunion I've been waiting for, but they went the "artsy" way. I would have really liked seeing Arya with her wolf as she gets her revenge. Oh well.
The synopsis here is a bit misleading. There was no sign of revolt whatsoever lol. Disagreement yes but no revolts. This season is very awesome. They did not lie when they said the final 14 episode of the series will be epic. Cannot wait for Jon Snow to arrive at dragonstone and have Daenerys' dragons acknowledge him as a targaryen. Will be an awesome sight :-)
Another great episode as this season goes by i want more because i belueve that this season will be one of many great changes and the scale will shift greatly for one side. I am looking forward to the moment Danny will meet with Jon and also for the moment Jon learns the truth for who he really is.
what I didn't like on this episode is the overly CGI'd blood spurts.. and I sort of predicted the Dornish girls and Yara (I still think of her as "Asha", cause that's her name in the books) would fail. They can't take on King's Landing that easily. and just kill Little Finger already!!! He's scheming face irritates me! haha!
Seems that all things happen so fast, maybe they needed one more season before serie ends.
DO WE REALLY NEED GUSSANDEI AND NO MORE OLENNA?
It was good. Everything is getting setup for the battle but it let us waiting for some more.
Sensory overload. Happened almost too much, for just one viewing.....
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They should just rename this season, "No one is taking Littlefinger's shit anymore." Also, I'm pretty sure Game of Thrones just ruined chicken pot pie for me forever...