Undoubtedly, Dinklage loved every minute of Tyrions you cant handle the truth breakdown of Westerosi law.
However, I do believe that Im getting ahead of myself, as much else happened in this episode.
It also marks the first of hopefully many appearances by Mark Gatiss.
A cross between Gordon Gekko and Sheldon Adelson, there is something downright patriotic about Gatiss scene.
Its downright American in our post-Citizens United world.
Aye, the only body part of his body that is truly safe is his tongue.
How else could Ramsay hear Reek beg for mercy as his paw is being gnawed off?
Reek, it rhymes with weak.
Speaking of gnawing, a fun fact to share is that all those dogs of Ramsay are bitches.
You cant fault the Bastard of Bolton for being the sentimental sort.
Alright, to be honest, I am completely fine with Yara attempting a rescue.
In fact, Theon is more his fathers son than either party would admit.
The ease with which Ramsay has trained his dog is chilling and pathetic.
Reek will do anything to stay in Ramsays good graces, even pretend that his name is Theon Greyjoy.
The master doesnt like that name, really he doesnt.
His name is Reek.
It rhymes with sneak.
And we spent 20-plus glorious minutes in Kings Landing tonight.
And any fan of Khaleesi related characters should cringe when Tywin suggests that he sends a letter to Meereen…
Yet, the more pressing matter was of course the trial of Tyrion Lannister.
Tommen doesnt stand a chance.
It is a position Tyrion has known his entire life, but never has it been this public.
Joffrey be damned, Tywin hated the boy anyway and probably would have killed the idiot himself one day.
and told Bronn to kill Ser Meryn if he opened his mouth again.
Tyrion shall sit by and watch this sham, albeit bringing up Sansa would likely have not helped anyway.
However, the most damning evidence was the one that no unsuspecting viewer could have predicted: Shae.
She condemns Tyrion to death with her mouth.
I am sure there will be some fans out there who defend Shaes actions.
But there is little excuse for this blatant and public betrayal.
Cersei accused Tyrion because Joffrey always hated him, in no small part because Cersei always hated Tyrion too.
And why did Cersei hate him?
For the same reason their father did…he was born a dwarf.
And after so many years of Tyrion wearing the horns, even his family believes that they fit.
If Tyrion is to be their demon monkey, hell be their demon monkey.
And the horns will look glorious!
But not for Joffreys sake.
However, he will gladly confess that he wishes he had.
Cersei inside her mind must have been cackling, but every viewer was too.
Tyrion once said that his mind is like a blade that he sharpens with a proverbial whetstone.
Save that Tyrion has one last wildfire canister to throw at this charade.
He demands a champion to stand for him.
It worked in the Eyrie!
Surely, Bronn would stand for his bosom buddy one last time, right?
And things always go according to plan for heroes in this kind of story.
This was a fantastic episode ofGame of Thronesthat delivered in a huge way.
But Dinklages character is neither anti-hero nor good guy.
He is Tyrion of House Lannister, the familys black sheep and the Imp of Casterly Rock.
And even he might agree that it was worth it.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
