Synopsis: Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) strikes a deal. Jorah (Iain Glen) and Daario (Michiel Huisman) undertake a difficult task. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey) try to improve their situation.
The episode is written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss and directed by Dan Sackheim.
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
Synopsis: Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) strikes a deal. Jorah (Iain Glen) and Daario (Michiel Huisman) undertake a difficult task. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey) try to improve their situation.
The episode is written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss and directed by Dan Sackheim.
I want to test this episode. This is the first one where Weissioff have been given solo writing credits this season IIRC. I want to see if there's a jump up in writing quality or not. Because episodes written solely by them weren't half as bad as some of the others in previous seasons--nothing compared to George writing a script, but hey, take what we can get, when we can get them.
Because episodes written solely by them weren't half as bad as some of the others in previous seasons--nothing compared to George writing a script, but hey, take what we can get, when we can get them.
I've never noticed/paid attention to who wrote which episode. Are theirs generally better?
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
Because episodes written solely by them weren't half as bad as some of the others in previous seasons--nothing compared to George writing a script, but hey, take what we can get, when we can get them.
I've never noticed/paid attention to who wrote which episode. Are theirs generally better?
So do you all think that this one might focus on the battle with the faith militant? Or maybe just religion and death in general?
I doubt that there will be much of a battle yet. But who knows? Jaime needs to get up to the Riverlands pretty soon, so he and Mace need to storm the Sept so Mace can threaten the Faith with his feathers.
As for "Book of the Stranger," I'm wondering if it won't just be death. But also meeting the unknown. Bran and Arya are both doing that. Same, potentially, with Dany. So, that might be interesting.
Not yet maybe closer to episode 5. It will be the pre show to the Battle in the North in episode 8-9.
Agreed. Snowbowl is their payoff battle. The siege at Riverrun could be interested, but since readers already know the basic outcome, not so much hype. Battle For Winterfell will have more impact.
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
As for "Book of the Stranger," I'm wondering if it won't just be death. But also meeting the unknown. Bran and Arya are both doing that. Same, potentially, with Dany.
Sounds like all of the above, to be sure, but Jon is definitely straight out of the Stranger's Book now as well. He's gone beyond the veil of death and returned without Star Eyes. No doubt his sworn brothers will be coloring eggs this time next year.
"I can see it. You have more of the north in you than your brothers."
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
So, finally a Stark reunion with Sansa and Jon. Contrasted with the brother sister reunion of Theon with Yara.
Not at all sure I like Baelish saving the day. But any port in a storm, I guess.
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
So, finally a Stark reunion with Sansa and Jon. Contrasted with the brother sister reunion of Theon with Yara.
Not at all sure I like Baelish saving the day. But any port in a storm, I guess.
Short preview. It does look like Sansa might be at the Wall, but do you think that Jon is still there? Looks like they finally let Margaery see Loras too. Baelish might save the day with the Vale army, but do you think that Sansa will still trust him? And why is Yara so pissed at Theon? Last but not least, what game is Cersei playing by looking like she's backing up the Tyrells?
Why must I always be the isle of crazy alone in an ocean of sensibility? The should to everybody else’s shouldn’t? The I-will to their better-nots?
It does look like Sansa might be at the Wall, but do you think that Jon is still there?
Actually, yes. They could tease the whole thing and have Jon run off in the night without Mel and Davos. But something tells me those two will now follow him anywhere. And we know Davos and Sansa end up at the Mormonts together.
So, I think we might actually get a Stark reunion. Just in time for them to get the letter that Ramsay has Rickon. The show runner twist on the pink letter.
I'm also thinking that at some point Sansa will send Brienne south to the Tullys to warn them about winter. Brienne might even think she can persuade Jaime. But Jaime has been DWI--Driving while Incestuous. I'm guessing that won't go well. At least at first.
Baelish might save the day with the Vale army, but do you think that Sansa will still trust him?
Well get a Baelish ex machina. If Baelish shows up with an army, Sansa likely won't say no. But Baelish will likely be in for some wrath. Cat trusted him at first then gave him hell when he brought her Ned's bones. I could see Sansa doing something similar.
I'm more worried about the appearance of Robin. That kid either has a terrible make-up artist or is meant to look very, very ill. So, a twofer? Dead Robin and dead Rickon?
She risked her life and her crew to save him. He stayed in the kennel. He's now turned down her advice/rescue twice. And Balon is dead. She's bound to be in a bit of a mood.
Last but not least, what game is Cersei playing by looking like she's backing up the Tyrells?
The best game she can? Turning the Faith on the Tyrells backfired. So, trying to turn it around?
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.