S6E8

No One

Aired 2016-06-12 60 min ★ 7.2/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Jaime encounters a hero; the High Sparrow fixates on another prey; Arya hatches a new plan; Yara and Theon plot their next move; Olenna and Cersei discuss their families’ futures. While Jaime weighs his options, Cersei answers a request. Tyrion’s plans bear fruit. Arya faces a new test.

Our Take

A mixed bag that spends too long shuffling pieces around Riverrun before getting to the good stuff. Arya’s storyline lands its chase scene well after weeks of wheel-spinning, and Cersei’s standoff with the Faith Militant ends on a satisfyingly gruesome note. The Blackfish deserved better than an offscreen exit. Decent table-setting for the finale, just don’t expect the big swings of last week.