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Since the previous episode focused too much on the events in King's Landing most of the main POV characters were left off, this time around the aftermath of the Purple Wedding from episode 2 was mildly felt during The Breaker of Chains in order to give way to the stories of the other characters. Still, most of the thrilling progress right now (on my opinion) all happened in King's Landing.
Our most hated king is finally dead. How he was killed was obvious, why he was killed has a lot of reasons but who killed him is one question that need a specific answer. I didn't think they'd show the perpetrator immediately in the next episode. How he was entered into the story was also less of anything thrilling so it kinda ruins the element of surprise and the mystery of who the killer was.
Petyr Baelish, still on his infuriating and condescending voice finally got what he wanted and is now on the top of the leader board for the most deceptive and hated character in the series.
I personally hate him because he always seem to have the upperhand on practically everything against one of my favorite characters in the series, Varys (so it's actually a long term hatred already). But doesn't his character just make things in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire a giant boardgame? For a character so small and physically powerless with not much influence, Petyr Baelish is doing well being the one who manipulated almost everything (with a few willing allies, of course) that sets the whole story in motion.
I'm guessing that he'll be one of the last characters to die (if ever George R.R. Martin plans on killing him) by the end of the novels.
The encounters of the other characters all seem to be messed up and out of the common time which makes it look like all the events happening around Essos and Westeros are not simultaneous. Basing it on the events in King's Landing, some events must have move forward while some still fall behind but are still shown as sequential events.
Arya and the Hound had a smaller and less thrilling role on this episode compared to their introduction by the end of the first episode. However, their appearance was a great reminder that the chemistry between the two aren't what the readers are always led to believe. Arya has become a tough girl that could kill without blinking an eye and she can look at Sandor eye to eye (despite their obvious height difference) but Sandor, though he seemed to have warmed up to the Stark girl haven't really changed his attitude in dealing with problems and obstacles, and he's still as brutal and unpleasant as ever. Their chemistry is nothing close to friends or comrades. Arya is just, Sandor is not.
The events on the Wall is one reason why this episode seem messed up. While on the Wall, the focus is expected to be on Jon Snow and the movement of the Wildlings. However, we got a nice long scene of the akward romance of Gilly and Samwell Tarly. For now I can't think of any importance with their scene except for the development of Sam as a determined character but I don't think that, with the impending war pressing hard on the cold face of the Wall, there's any time for romance at all.
In King's Landing, we get to see the different sides of the major characters now that their cruel king has bite the dust (or should I say, drank the wine? YEAAAAAAH). Most of the dramatic scenes still focused on King's Landing and I should say all the best bits of the episode were found here.
For the first time, I saw Cersei as a helpless woman in contrast to how she was always presented in the previous seasons. Joffrey was her source of great pride, but now that he's gone, Cersei has been humbled. Tommen Baratheon has also entered the game as the upcoming new king of Westeros giving of a wiser and more promising rule. However, his one on one with the current Hand, Tywin Lannister (soon to be dethroned though, or should I say de-handed? YEAHHHHH...ok enough) is evident that his rule shall not be without great influence and dictations from his grandfather.
My favorite scene on this episode was Tyrion and Podrick's one on one in Tyrion's cell. Podrick was a dull character with some good scenes back in season 2 and 3. His character only shined when Tyrion and Bronn were around however he's making a name for himself as he has become more involved this season. He spoke more and when he spoke, he spoke well. His and Tyrion's scene in the cellar was as humorous as seeing a great friend and dramatic as parting ways for an indefinite period. Both characters carried the scene pretty well and this is so far their best scene together since the battle at Blackwater bay.
A few episodes later in this season I'm sure we're finally going to see him with Brienne of Tarth in search of the Stark girls.
All the way across the narrow seas and into the Stormborn's part of the story, she's still lovestruck by Darrio Naharis. Daenerys' scene was short and it's almost as if it's a complete repetition of what she has been doing for the past seasons. Arrive at a city, command and conquer. I'm not a reader of the book but I'm starting to assume that she'll eventually get the whole land of Essos swim towards Westeros.
I feel like it's another scene dedicated for the budding feelings of Khaleesi towards the new kid. Her current sub-commanders are Ser Jorah Mormont, Ser Barristan Selmy, Greyworm and Darrio Naharis. It actually saddens me that she seem to have forgotten all about Khal Drogo. Sure he raped her but I thought Khaleesi found genuine love with him?
Overall, thanks to the aftermath scenes in King's Landing the short scenes and inconsistencies from the other POV's were overshadowed.
I searched in wikipedia and the trial of Tyrion won't be until later in the second half of the series. I just can;t wait for the trial by combat between the Mountain, Gregor Clegane and Oberyn Martell as Tyrion's champion.
Since the previous episode focused too much on the events in King's Landing most of the main POV characters were left off, this time around the aftermath of the Purple Wedding from episode 2 was mildly felt during The Breaker of Chains in order to give way to the stories of the other characters. Still, most of the thrilling progress right now (on my opinion) all happened in King's Landing.
Our most hated king is finally dead. How he was killed was obvious, why he was killed has a lot of reasons but who killed him is one question that need a specific answer. I didn't think they'd show the perpetrator immediately in the next episode. How he was entered into the story was also less of anything thrilling so it kinda ruins the element of surprise and the mystery of who the killer was.
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| forget about obsessions with Caitlyn, Petyr hits in as long as there's Tully in their blood |
I personally hate him because he always seem to have the upperhand on practically everything against one of my favorite characters in the series, Varys (so it's actually a long term hatred already). But doesn't his character just make things in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire a giant boardgame? For a character so small and physically powerless with not much influence, Petyr Baelish is doing well being the one who manipulated almost everything (with a few willing allies, of course) that sets the whole story in motion.
I'm guessing that he'll be one of the last characters to die (if ever George R.R. Martin plans on killing him) by the end of the novels.
Arya and the Hound had a smaller and less thrilling role on this episode compared to their introduction by the end of the first episode. However, their appearance was a great reminder that the chemistry between the two aren't what the readers are always led to believe. Arya has become a tough girl that could kill without blinking an eye and she can look at Sandor eye to eye (despite their obvious height difference) but Sandor, though he seemed to have warmed up to the Stark girl haven't really changed his attitude in dealing with problems and obstacles, and he's still as brutal and unpleasant as ever. Their chemistry is nothing close to friends or comrades. Arya is just, Sandor is not.
The events on the Wall is one reason why this episode seem messed up. While on the Wall, the focus is expected to be on Jon Snow and the movement of the Wildlings. However, we got a nice long scene of the akward romance of Gilly and Samwell Tarly. For now I can't think of any importance with their scene except for the development of Sam as a determined character but I don't think that, with the impending war pressing hard on the cold face of the Wall, there's any time for romance at all.
For the first time, I saw Cersei as a helpless woman in contrast to how she was always presented in the previous seasons. Joffrey was her source of great pride, but now that he's gone, Cersei has been humbled. Tommen Baratheon has also entered the game as the upcoming new king of Westeros giving of a wiser and more promising rule. However, his one on one with the current Hand, Tywin Lannister (soon to be dethroned though, or should I say de-handed? YEAHHHHH...ok enough) is evident that his rule shall not be without great influence and dictations from his grandfather.
My favorite scene on this episode was Tyrion and Podrick's one on one in Tyrion's cell. Podrick was a dull character with some good scenes back in season 2 and 3. His character only shined when Tyrion and Bronn were around however he's making a name for himself as he has become more involved this season. He spoke more and when he spoke, he spoke well. His and Tyrion's scene in the cellar was as humorous as seeing a great friend and dramatic as parting ways for an indefinite period. Both characters carried the scene pretty well and this is so far their best scene together since the battle at Blackwater bay.
A few episodes later in this season I'm sure we're finally going to see him with Brienne of Tarth in search of the Stark girls.
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| Khaleesi pls. |
Overall, thanks to the aftermath scenes in King's Landing the short scenes and inconsistencies from the other POV's were overshadowed.
I searched in wikipedia and the trial of Tyrion won't be until later in the second half of the series. I just can;t wait for the trial by combat between the Mountain, Gregor Clegane and Oberyn Martell as Tyrion's champion.
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