The Bear and the Maiden Fair

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Daenerys exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion’s new situation. Tywin counsels the king, and Melisandre reveals a secret to Gendry. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

Our Take

Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Game of Thrones works.