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Game of Thrones *NO BOOK SPOILERS* |OT| Season 5 - Sundays on HBO [Read the OP]
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It wasn't the only one who did tonight.
And just like that a disappointing season drops a fucking god-tier episode that had a lot of elements that I love about the show.
The Tyrion/Dany scenes have been better than in my wildest dreams; it's impressive how Tyrion manages to approach and convince Dany with words only. I was also under the impression that Dany turned into full-queen mode compared to previous episodes since now she has to prove her worth to someone who is not only from Westeros but from the most powerful family as well. While I love the brutal stuff in Game Of Thrones, I think well written dialogue scenes with huge implications are way more exciting, and to me these scenes were exactly that.
Seeing Cersei in a prison cell should fill me with joy, but somehow.. it doesn't. Not that I have any sympathy for her, but I see the High Sparrow as a way bigger treat than she can ever be. It's interesting to watch her switching between queen and herself; after each threat comes the realization that it might not become true. No idea what the heck will happen to her.
The cut from Cersei to Arya was kinda weird, and to be honest that scene that Arya and Ja'quen were imagining felt really weird and out of place since Game Of Thrones very often just shows what is happening right now instead of working with flashbacks or 'imagined' scenes. Nonetheless we see that Arya made some progress and seeing her cheeky smile after she gets the bottle made me chuckle.
There were other scenes to talk about, but fucking hell we all know what the highlight of this episode was. Not only were the scenes between Crows and Wildlings tense in itself and could have stood on their own since the Wildling actors do a fantastic job and the writing is good; but letting fucking Winter finally arrive and seeing the true meaning behind it was mindblowing.
Like, fucking shit, they nailed everything so brilliantly in 15-20 minutes that they redeemed the entire season to me. The build-up to the attack, the blockbuster-esque combat scenes between humans and undead, a fucking White Walker walking through the flames and shattering a steel axe, the fear Jon getting killed and him shattering that White Walker, the giant fighting off dozens of undead, the horsemen shot, the undead jumping off a fucking mountain and standing up and then, probably the most tense moment of the entire season to me, the king's arrival.
No music, no dialogue - just a demonstration of unbelievable power. The eyes of Jon who saw all of this for the first time say it all really. What a impressive scene.
And what a impressive episode. I am really excited again and hope this season will find good closure in the next two episodes.
One more thing: to me, one of the best shots in the entire series. Masterfully executed.
The Tyrion/Dany scenes have been better than in my wildest dreams; it's impressive how Tyrion manages to approach and convince Dany with words only. I was also under the impression that Dany turned into full-queen mode compared to previous episodes since now she has to prove her worth to someone who is not only from Westeros but from the most powerful family as well. While I love the brutal stuff in Game Of Thrones, I think well written dialogue scenes with huge implications are way more exciting, and to me these scenes were exactly that.
Seeing Cersei in a prison cell should fill me with joy, but somehow.. it doesn't. Not that I have any sympathy for her, but I see the High Sparrow as a way bigger treat than she can ever be. It's interesting to watch her switching between queen and herself; after each threat comes the realization that it might not become true. No idea what the heck will happen to her.
The cut from Cersei to Arya was kinda weird, and to be honest that scene that Arya and Ja'quen were imagining felt really weird and out of place since Game Of Thrones very often just shows what is happening right now instead of working with flashbacks or 'imagined' scenes. Nonetheless we see that Arya made some progress and seeing her cheeky smile after she gets the bottle made me chuckle.
There were other scenes to talk about, but fucking hell we all know what the highlight of this episode was. Not only were the scenes between Crows and Wildlings tense in itself and could have stood on their own since the Wildling actors do a fantastic job and the writing is good; but letting fucking Winter finally arrive and seeing the true meaning behind it was mindblowing.
Like, fucking shit, they nailed everything so brilliantly in 15-20 minutes that they redeemed the entire season to me. The build-up to the attack, the blockbuster-esque combat scenes between humans and undead, a fucking White Walker walking through the flames and shattering a steel axe, the fear Jon getting killed and him shattering that White Walker, the giant fighting off dozens of undead, the horsemen shot, the undead jumping off a fucking mountain and standing up and then, probably the most tense moment of the entire season to me, the king's arrival.
No music, no dialogue - just a demonstration of unbelievable power. The eyes of Jon who saw all of this for the first time say it all really. What a impressive scene.
And what a impressive episode. I am really excited again and hope this season will find good closure in the next two episodes.
One more thing: to me, one of the best shots in the entire series. Masterfully executed.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Holy fucking shit. Best episode in a long time
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Whats Jon Snow's sword made out of that countered the White Walkers? Valerian steel?
Edit: nvm . just saw this:
Im kind of scared. It seems like hes going to convince the others to start a rebellion and slaughter the wildlings at the gates.
Edit: nvm . just saw this:
Im kind of scared. It seems like hes going to convince the others to start a rebellion and slaughter the wildlings at the gates.
Wow this episode. Knowing look from the Other on the shore. Maybe Snow really is the savior.
Sad about the Wildling woman. She seemed cool.
And yea, it's Valerian steel. Forged with dragon's breath right?
Edit: Stannis, Snow, Dany, the Wildlings. Even fucking Little Finger. They're all going to have to come together to beat this threat. Looking forwards to future episodes.
Edit 2: really makes Little Finger look like an immense threat. He is so busy demolishing the old establishment that his existence jeopardizes all of Westeros. He either has to come around or get got.
Sad about the Wildling woman. She seemed cool.
And yea, it's Valerian steel. Forged with dragon's breath right?
Edit: Stannis, Snow, Dany, the Wildlings. Even fucking Little Finger. They're all going to have to come together to beat this threat. Looking forwards to future episodes.
Edit 2: really makes Little Finger look like an immense threat. He is so busy demolishing the old establishment that his existence jeopardizes all of Westeros. He either has to come around or get got.
Hours Left
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The couldn't of telegraphed her death more heavily though. A pretty clunky part of an otherwise great episode.
Couldn't have.
lastplayed
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Holy
Fuck
I love how this show does so much with no dialogue. Those last few minutes... my god.
I think this sums up my last 20 mins...
Fuck
I love how this show does so much with no dialogue. Those last few minutes... my god.
I think this sums up my last 20 mins...
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If this show ends without showing us what happened with Benjen Stark, I'll have a fit.
Dreadnought
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No Benjen we riot
lastplayed
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Who is Benjen anyways? Wasn't he some character in season one? Why are people so invested in him?
Ned's brother.
Dufase19089
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Warning Spoilers from Tonight's episode...but you guys have already seen it right?
https://youtu.be/wY0YNmEOaeg
Did you know that the White Walker Jon Snow killed was named Tyler?
https://youtu.be/wY0YNmEOaeg
He is "important" because he's a Stark
Surprised they didn't touch on the fact that opening the fighting pits has led to slavery on the down-low.
Beating a confession out of someone doesn't seem like fair due process.
As soon as the woman said "I'll be right behind you" you knew she was dead.
That avalanche heralding the White Walkers was a nice touch.
Beating a confession out of someone doesn't seem like fair due process.
As soon as the woman said "I'll be right behind you" you knew she was dead.
That avalanche heralding the White Walkers was a nice touch.
I think it might have been the guy Jon fought in the building. I don't think they'd come out and make it obvious but a subtle nod to those who thought of it.
CountAntonius
Member
I wanna see one of those giants become a white walker..
Or when they get to Winterfell they raise all the dead from their crypt and we get to see Zombie Leanna Stark!
Or when they get to Winterfell they raise all the dead from their crypt and we get to see Zombie Leanna Stark!
Neoriceisgood
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To be fair she was a Mom clearly she'd completely abandon all and any rationality & just take it the moment Kids come into the picture.
Also, the back 40 or so minutes was great too:
"I don't think she's ready."
"Maybe she is, maybe she isn't."
"And if she isn't?"
"Who fucking cares lol."
And it's nice to finally, finally see Danaerys talking to someone from her home. It was almost like a season 1 reunion, especially how Tyrion spelled out her entire journey so far.
"I don't think she's ready."
"Maybe she is, maybe she isn't."
"And if she isn't?"
"Who fucking cares lol."
And it's nice to finally, finally see Danaerys talking to someone from her home. It was almost like a season 1 reunion, especially how Tyrion spelled out her entire journey so far.
chicko1983
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yeah, it was a bit telegraphed that it was going to be magic in the preview to the show unfortunately.
I think it would have been more fun/better viewing if it only became aparrent when Jon blocked the WW's sword and we, the viewers, realised at the same moment as Jon that his sword is magic.
Great episode though. They dont need a rape scene to get people talking about this show, they just need to show more WW battles like tonight's episode.
Folks really need to listen to the message of that gif.
JadedWriter
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Winter came all over Jon Snow's face.
Neoriceisgood
Member
Dany and Tyrion have zero chemistry by the way.
Forget Oberon, forget Jamie... this is the new Swag of the Seven Kingdoms.
That's sort of the point though. They are from two completely different worlds and the only thing they have in common is that they had shitty parents.
That's sort of the point though. They are from two completely different worlds and the only thing they have in common is that they had shitty parents.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Little butterfly effect going on with Jorah probably saving Jon by returning his sword back to his father and not taking it accross the sea.
I do wonder where Joffreys valyrian sword is. Did they bury him with it, does Tommen have it or something completely different?
I do wonder where Joffreys valyrian sword is. Did they bury him with it, does Tommen have it or something completely different?
White walkers aren't undead people... right?
Summer Haze
Banned
Holy fucking shit, what a great episode. Even before the battle scene. Really felt like the show was back to its usual self this week.
Lucian Cat
Kissed a mod for a tag; liked it
Holy shitballs what a great ep 
i assume most people still wont care/believe it actually happened.
The story's a big metaphor for climate change.
Awesome episode! I loved how mindblown the white walker was by the sword, I mean, from his perspective, he's almost invincible, he goes down there to fuck things up nonchalantly and the probability of him getting killed was almost non-existent. Jon is slowly becoming a legend and it's really cool to see that evolution. A lot of the other "greats" of the show were already in that position when the show started and we had to believe what we were told about them (like Jaime being the best sword fighter etc.).
The ending was so tense, when the second white walker lifted his arms, I thought he was going to create a storm to wreck all the boats. the silence was awesome. Shit is going down and the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place.
The ending was so tense, when the second white walker lifted his arms, I thought he was going to create a storm to wreck all the boats. the silence was awesome. Shit is going down and the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place.
With the amount of crazy things that happened this episode, this show has taught me the most important was the chat between Sam and the kid. That's all I can think about. Talk about nasty foreshadowing - this is like the third or forth time he's brought up his slaughtered village.
I really, really hope after escaping that battle the season doesn't end with the kid pulling an Omar.
I really, really hope after escaping that battle the season doesn't end with the kid pulling an Omar.
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