This Game of Thrones review contains spoilers.
Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7
I have to say that Im shocked.
Nor is it in the classicGame of Thronesfashion where (sniffles) I discover the meaning behind Hodors name.
Quite frankly, that kind of baiting cliffhanger is beneathGame of Thrones.
On an aside note, that might also mean a zombie Hodor is still in the cards.
In very helpful exposition, Ian McShane makes his long-awaited premiere (and exit!)
onGame of Thronesto explain how he saved the Hounds life.
But even he isnt sure about that last bit.
Id even dare say that he is the closest Westeros has come to a New Aged hippy.
Many are quick to point out that this HBO fantasy series glorifies violence, because it does.
As she says, Fuck justice then, well take revenge.
Vengeance, justice, violence for the gods, or violence for the kings.
It all ends the same.
The greatest irony of all is that they were murdered by the Brotherhood Without Banners.
Still, she is every bit as manipulative as ever.
Maybe even kill Tommen too?
I wonder if youre the worst person Ive ever met?
You have no support.
Your brothers gone, the High Sparrow saw to that.
The rest of your family have abandoned you; the people despise you.
Youre surrounded by enemies, thousands of them.
Are you going to kill them all by yourself?
Youve lost Cersei, its the only joy I could find in all of this misery.Day-yum.
And yet, there might be method in her awesomeness.
The more heedless and stupidly the Lannisters act, the less likely anyone will be watching the Women Tyrell.
Also, looking to be cruising for a fight is Jaime Lannister and Brynden Tully (the Blackfish).
Yet, I was a bit surprised at how unprepared Jaime was for dealing with Brynden.
Now, he seems on autopilot and waiting to get back into Cerseis bed.
The first stop on the groveling tour is Bear Island.
And after six seasons, finally seeing this sweet little corner of George R.R.
Martins world put onscreen is ever so satisfying.
For those who might forget who the Mormonts are, this scene does a great job of reminding us.
But it would appear on the television series, at least, the North does not remember.
Weiss make, it has to be noted when they make clear and distinct deviations.
And this is a striking one.
Its an unexpected development… but an intriguing one.
The North suffered a lot for following Robb Stark into war.
He never lost a battle, but all of his most loyal men still died at the Twins.
Also, Ramsay is nuttier than a fruitcake.
But the seeming reluctance puts Sansa and Jon in a tragic place.
And unfortunately, they will need it since the North has Forgotten onGame of Thrones.
In fact, its jarring to see that Jon Snow is being the foolhardy tactician in this situation.
And I dread to know what it is.
If it occurred last week, it probably would have damned the whole episode.
Suffice it to say this was a four-star episode that saw its appeal dramatically lowered in its final moments.
And we better not see any first-person CGI blood pouring over the lens in the tenth episode.
Rating:
3 out of 5
