Indeed, remaining in tone with author George R.R.
In fact, in episodes like tonights First of His Name, it can be the shows saving grace.
Ergo, there had to be a lull before the storm, and this week is it.
For those who did follow her camp, it is a glory to behold.
The Yunkai masters have taken over the city once more, enslaving those that were free and remained behind.
Now that same pride has cornered her Meereen.
Some may say that it is too foolish to force change this quickly.
It is a question we can ponder greatly in future episodes.
Weiss displayed a greater, more nuanced characterization of Cersei Lannister than what is on the page.
Yes,I said that.
In the novels, Cersei is nearly as wicked as Joffrey (somewhat explaining his mean streak more).
He would have been your nightmare, she both mocks and shamefully confesses to Margaerys crocodile tears.
Still, she admits that Joffrey was a monster that she can only love because he is her firstborn.
It is a conflicted set of actions as confusing as Cerseis tumultuous emotions.
That pain is what drives Cersei still to protect her family borne from that hurt.
She doesnt even care if her own actions have hurt other little girls too…
In the case of Arya Stark, it was simply for comedic relief.
However, since that moment, she and the Hound just peruse the countryside for one conflict after another.
This week, things come to a head when the Hound confronts Arya about her prayer.
He laughs it off at first, at least until she tries to stick him with Needle.
For the simple humor of seeing Sansa fall from one misery pit into another, these scenes are amusing.
Obviously, Catelyn was the favorite child.
And not only for their father.
Petyr doted on Cat too, much to Lysas chagrin.
This will gomarvelouslyfor Sansa, Im sure.
But something also of great note was revealed this week for those who paid attention.
And to what end?
Unfortunately, this action revolved around two things: Bran and the Nights Watch turncloaks turned rapists.
Locke was spared judgment for this action to…just be killed by Hodor?
Only Jaime could find a great reason to applaud.
Meanwhile Jon got to kill Burn Gorman.
But since Burn Gorman characters die in nearly everything, that isnt anymore satisfying than Lockes death.
And while on the subject of teeth, at least Ghost got to sharpen his on Rast.
And not one of them was forced to take off their clothes to do it.
Something for both the shows writers, and their critics, to think about.
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Rating:
3 out of 5
