S5E7
The Gift
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.
Our Take
A busy hour that mostly works because it finally lets several storylines breathe. Sansa and Theon’s scene in the kennels is the standout, quietly devastating without needing any blood. Some plots still feel like they’re stalling, and Dorne remains a chore, but the mounting dread in King’s Landing pays off well. Worth your time, especially for the last ten minutes.