S3E6
The Climb
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre visits the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with House Frey. Roose Bolton decides what to do with Jaime Lannister. Jon, Ygritte and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.
Our Take
A busy episode that mostly sets the board, but it earns its rating through two great scenes: Tywin calmly dismantling Cersei’s illusions, and Littlefinger’s chilling monologue about climbing over chaos. The Wall climb delivers real spectacle even if the romance is a bit rushed. Some threads, like Melisandre’s detour, feel like marking time. Worth watching, just don’t expect much payoff yet.