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Summary Cersei sits on the Iron Throne; Daenerys sails across the Narrow Sea; Jon Snow is King in the North, and winter is finally here. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why…

Summary Jon’s mission continues north of the wall, but the odds against his ragged band of misfits may be greater than he imagined. Our Take A crowd-pleasing hour with some genuinely tense ice-lake action, though you’ll have to forgive the…

Summary Daenerys demands loyalty from the surviving Lannister soldiers; Jon heeds Bran’s warning about White Walkers on the move; Cersei vows to vanquish anyone or anything that stands in her way. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but…

Summary Arya gets to the final destination. Daenerys takes it upon herself to strike back. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Game of Thrones works.

Summary Daenerys holds court. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros. Our Take Mostly a table-setting hour where characters argue strategy in dimly lit rooms, but the acting carries it. Olenna Tyrell stealing her scenes…

Summary Jon organizes the defense of the North. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary Alliances are made, the High Sparrow is holding trials at King’s Landing, Daenerys is sailing for the Seven Kingdoms and a new King of the North is crowned. Our Take A slow, eerie opening stretch pays off with one…

Summary Ramsay surprises his audience. Jon retaliates. Dany is true to her word. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

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…