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I had a hunch fake dad wasn’t dead when we didn’t see him go into the fire or know sure who they pulled out of it. Then again I had that same hunch over Crab Feeder and that was seemingly wrong. At least this time my hunch was quite quickly proved correct. It almost seems out of place for Matt to be that merciful though. Feel bad for his parents though. Wonder if we’ll see fake dad again later.

I felt like it was a bait and switch the minute the boy ran out yelling "I'll get the guards". Glad they laid it out for everyone though.

Honestly it would have felt icky if they'd actually done the deed. He wasn't the best husband but you could tell they were both genuinely trying and he was good people. For goodness sake he treated kids he knew weren't his like they were his and endured all the whispers all the while minimal complaint.

I am a little sick of the direct copy past of certain characters though. The Queens dad and the crippled dude being the most obvious.

The kid scene was excellent. Though I don't understand how a kid that put the older boy back on heels suddenly can't fight a kid more his size but meh, plot movement.

Apparently people are complaining the scenes in the last episode were just too dark? Can’t say as I particularly noticed a problem myself. I mean it was certainly no Battle of Winterfell.

I think gakky and poorly calibrated TVs have a lot to answer for. My complaint, if I were to make one, was that it was really quite obviously filmed through a filter in the daytime. But I'm not really bothered by that, it was just noticeable.

Yeah, zero issues with the visuals. Granted my tv we watch it on is.....good.

I watched it on my Phone.

I did think the episode was a little too dark. Though not Battle of Winterfell too dark, it was certainly riding that line.

You shouldn't have to turn off every light in the room to see everything.

Everything was going so well and One-eye had to open his mouth.

Still Team Rhaenyra. Wish they’d make the choice a bit tougher before the Dance kicks off, but I seem to dislike all of the Hightower brood.

GoT family gatherings are always so fun. I cannot wait for the next episode. I wonder if the prophecy will be somehow used in the upcoming conflict or it will become the victim of it, and forgotten in the result. In the modern era it is not mentioned outside of Red God's cult (and even then only in their own version of it), if I remember properly?

Man, Aemond really knows how to stir that pot.

Best comment I've seen in regards to Daemon/Aemond: Crazy recognises crazy.

 nels1031 wrote:

Spoiler:

Having read the wiki on this saga, looks like we’re missing some kids on the green team? I suppose they could get inroduced later, but isn’t Aegon supposed to have some young kids?

Helaena mentions her and Aegon's children fairly early on in the episode, after Alicent is confronting Aegon over his actions, we just haven't seen them yet.

We're also missing Daeron Targaryon.

From what I’ve heard, the scene where Daemon helps Viserys with his crown was improvised. Paddy lost his crown while shambling up the throne and Matt Smith took the ball and ran with it. Probably best scene of the series, given their relationship, in my eyes.

That whole scene was a triumph,one of the greatest Thrones moments of all for me. Not only for how it was portrayed but for everything it represented. Totally nailed it.

That was a really good episode. Lots of fun politics, especially the throne room scene.

Excellent episode again - very impressed so far

Say “dracarys“ and its all over before it even starts! Arrrgh! Great scene at the end but that was frustrating.

Looking forward to the season finale, but also don’t want it to be over.

Another king that should never rule. Hope for some draconic action in the last episode but probably it will be saved for the 2nd season. Easily the best fantasy show this year.

 nels1031 wrote:
Say “dracarys“ and its all over before it even starts!

Kinslaying = Bad.

Massive filler episode. Honestly this could have been 15 minutes of a normal episode.

That said bargain brand Tywin is going to have some trouble.

 Hulksmash wrote:
Massive filler episode. Honestly this could have been 15 minutes of a normal episode.

That said bargain brand Tywin is going to have some trouble.

I loved every minute of it, myself*. Showed that there were divisions right from the onset. Kingsguard divided, Queen + Hand on different pages, prominent lords not ready to bend the knee, spies everywhere, a king not ready/worthy to lead. Really hit home that despite the Green team plotting, its going to be an uphill battle.

*Well, aside from the Queen and Clubfoot scene and the child fighting.

 nels1031 wrote:

 Hulksmash wrote:
Massive filler episode. Honestly this could have been 15 minutes of a normal episode.

That said bargain brand Tywin is going to have some trouble.

I loved every minute of it, myself*. Showed that there were divisions right from the onset. Kingsguard divided, Queen + Hand on different pages, prominent lords not ready to bend the knee, spies everywhere, a king not ready/worthy to lead. Really hit home that despite the Green team plotting, its going to be an uphill battle.

*Well, aside from the Queen and Clubfoot scene and the child fighting.

Meh, I didn't need to see the Lord Commander have an issue with it. Same with lords not being willing to bend the knee. All of these things were going to happen based on what we've seen so far (let alone Martin's penchant for just rewriting the same thing). The only thing I was even relatively surprised or interested in was that the Hand was looking far enough ahead to remove the crazy grandson and install the one who was ready to lead.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

 nels1031 wrote:
Say “dracarys“ and its all over before it even starts!

Kinslaying = Bad.

Easy fix for that. Just give the Westerosi execution speech. Then its not kinslaying, its executing traitors and usurpers. Besides, they were also holding her prisoner...

Yeah, it would kinda ruin the whole plot of the Dance, and it really is a plot hole because I think that her character absolutely would have executed them if that situation happened IRL. They should have written it differently in some way where she couldn't do that for some reason. Maybe everyone is able to scamper away or Vaygar is nearby...

But it was cool I guess so they get a pass.

I wonder what Daemon is doing at the end there. Is he going into Dragonstone to confront some of the other unclaimed dragons that live there, like Sheepstealer or... *gulp* Cannibal!

 nels1031 wrote:

 Hulksmash wrote:
Massive filler episode. Honestly this could have been 15 minutes of a normal episode.

That said bargain brand Tywin is going to have some trouble.

I loved every minute of it, myself*. Showed that there were divisions right from the onset. Kingsguard divided, Queen + Hand on different pages, prominent lords not ready to bend the knee, spies everywhere, a king not ready/worthy to lead. Really hit home that despite the Green team plotting, its going to be an uphill battle.

*Well, aside from the Queen and Clubfoot scene and the child fighting.

I also really enjoyed it - nice bits of politics and actual character stuff. Show going from strength to strength for me

Finale leaked early. I’ll not go into specifics, but aside from one incredibly disturbing scene, even by GoT standards, I thought it was pretty good. Can’t wait for more seasons.

Great finale, and the ending scene was awesome. Greens may have less dragons but the big girl is really worth her weight. Now imagine how Black Dread could turn any battle if it lived.

I am very excited for the next season.

Pretty awesome finale. Things are going to be intense right from the onset next season.

Honestly not sure how I feel about Aemond "accidentally" killing Luke, but I guess its a creative decision to add some depth to him, and to add further tragedy to the whole situation.

With the finale now out, I’ve signed up to NowTV to give it a binge.

Just the one month, spesh as it’s £9.99 a month *and* had adverts.