Well,Game of Throneshas come again, and it is a tantalizing glory to behold.
But even after such bloodied and sacrilegious misuse, it belonged still to Robb Stark by rights.
It is a powerful, cinematic scene to open any episode, especially the Season 4 premiere.
Martins third book,A Storm of Swords.
As directed by one of the series two co-creators and showrunners, D.B.
However, this moment is not about the swords themselves.
But nothing pleases Jaime more than letting his father down.
Even I admit that I pictured Antonio Banderas when I read the third ASOIAF volume.
Indeed, the Red Viper remains coiled, waiting for the proper time to strike out at the Lannisters.
Tyrion had better watch this new character carefully.
Of course, Tyrion has more than enough on his plate, as he remains another oathbreaker himself.
Tyrion gets the line of the night when he confesses to Sansa that he admired her mother.
Sure, she tried to have him executed, but he admired her nevertheless.
Shed be better served by the watchful eye of Brienne of Tarth.
And yet, how useful is Brienne really when she has thrice failed to live up to her oath?
Trying to be a good knight lies the way of Ned Stark.
You wish, Joff.
Far away from the capital two stories also reset the board anew.
In the Far East, Daenerys Targaryen is shown as someone standing by her word at the moment.
Unfortunately, the rest of her subplot in the premiere promises a bigger role for Daario.
Do we still hate him?
Then the recasting did its job.
A lot of good it did him when Tyrion Lannister sent him packing for the Wall.
At least he has Samwell Tarly to keep him company….
Yes, this week was one bitter pill after another.
And it is in the name of the only character who keeps her promises: Arya Stark.
He then mockingly promised to pick his teeth with it.
This man is a real piece of work.
And unlike every other character in this series, Arya is truly a girl of her word.
But now, Arya dreams in red.
She says them with much deliberation, giving Polliver (a revealed pedophile this week!)
just enough time to recognize the language before feeling the prick of her needle in his jugular.
Unlike her father, brother, mother, or anyone else on this show, Aryakeeps her promises.
Every season ofGame of Thronesintentionally defies traditional television logic and begins like a slow burn.
Undoubtedly, this will result in some fans frustration with the lack of spectacle associated with season premieres.
Even at this fast clip, not every member of the vast cast could be present.
Catharsis for the Red Wedding is coming just as assuredly as Aryas blade.
It may take a bit longer than any Stark would wish, but some promises absolutely will be kept.
AndGame of Thronesmade a strong one in tonights closing moments.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
