And more meta even than the production? Crane asking Arya if she likes pretending to be other people. While Arya's change of heart was a turn suggested last week, we're glad to see her sticking to her guns (well, sword), even if she knows it means slapping a big target on her back. With no Tyrion around, the laughs come again from the play (and its players backstage), but there's also a welcome pivot into showing just how good Lady Crane (Essie Davis) – Lady Stork in the books – is. Which does not go down well with Jaqen H'ghar. Valyrian steel, eh? Wonder if that will come in handy in future? BraavosĪrya is impressed by Lady Crane, and decides to save her life. Kudos to the team for not going to expected "Sam sticks up for himself at the table" route, but still giving him a small victory with the choice to get out, and take the family sword. Dickon? Randyll? Feels fitting that they're a bunch of dickheads. Who, let's face it, should be less smug and overbearing given that the other men all seem to be named after erectile enhancement drugs. Martin tipped their hand to how Sam's homecoming would go years before, but it doesn't take away from the power of seeing how badly Sam is treated by his family. You could argue that the writers (this week's script is credited to executive producer Bryan Cogman) and George R.R. but sweet all the same, even if we do worry the effect it'll have on Tommen, who could be swayed by a strong breeze. It's a quiet scene between the husband and wife with possibly (and understandably) the least sexual chemistry this side of Ramsay and. The way Natalie Dormer plays Margaery, it remains difficult to know if she's simply playing the latest hand that life has dealt her and faking her religious conversion to save her life, but we're leaning towards her actually finding some faith, misplaced though it may be. Tommen talks with Margaery, who has seemingly converted to the High Sparrow's ways. We have a feeling that warmth won't last. Still, it's nice to see people (outside of his friends) treat Sam with some kindness. Sam brings Gilly to his home and a warm welcome from his mother Melissa (Samantha Spiro) and sister Talla (Rebecca Benson).Ĭould anyone (at least outside of the book fans) have predicted that we'd want to find out more about Sam's family? Sam's nervous energy is well played by John Bradley, who always digs deep for his character, and complemented by Hannah Murray's sensitive Gilly, thrust once more into a situation she's ill-prepared for. And that fire mace is sure to become the new, er, hot, toy for this winter season! Adult supervision required. A little convenient, but no less entertaining. So credit to the team for not letting them get away, but having them saved by that mystery man, even as his coming is foretold in Bran's magical history tour. If there was a downside to the emotional highs ( or lows, as they were) of the last episode, it was the idea that the slow moving Meera and Bran could actually escape the scurrying wights. Meera and Bran are saved by a mysterious rider who can seemingly slay – or at least incapacitate – wights. This week: A lot of zigging where you expect zagging, and Sam finds you really can't go home again. If you're in need of a catch up, you can read this to get you up to speed. Game of Thrones fans beware! The night is dark and full of terrors, and this review will have spoilers.
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