A Man Without Honor
Summary Jaime meets a relative; Theon hunts; Dany receives an invitation. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
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The Old Gods and the New
Summary Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany vows to take what is hers; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin gives Jon a chance to prove himself. Our Take A packed hour that somehow balances four storylines without feeling rushed. The riot…
The Ghost of Harrenhal
Summary Confusion rages in the Stormlands in the wake of a devastating reversal. Catelyn must flee with a new ally, whilst Littlefinger sees an opportunity in the chaos. Theon seeks to prove himself to his father in battle. Arya receives…
Garden of Bones
Summary Tyrion attempts to restrain Joffrey’s cruelty. Catelyn attempts to broker a peace between Stannis and Renly. Daenerys and her followers arrive at the great city of Qarth and hope to find refuge there. Arya and Gendry arrive at Harrenhal,…
What is Dead May Never Die
Summary Catelyn Stark treats with King Renly in the hope of winning an alliance. Tyrion undertakes a complex plan in King’s Landing to expose an enemy. At Winterfell, Bran’s dreams continue to trouble him. Our Take A busy hour that…
The Night Lands
Summary Stannis uses Ser Davos to seek out new allies for his war with the Lannisters. On the road north, Arya confides in Gendry. Robb Stark sends Theon Greyjoy to win an alliance with his father and the fierce warriors…
The North Remembers
Summary War grips the continent of Westeros. As Tyrion Lannister tries to take his strong willed nephew in hand in King’s Landing, Stannis Baratheon launches his own campaign to take the Iron Throne with the help of a mysterious priestess.…
Fire and Blood
Summary Daenerys must realize her destiny. Jaime finds himself in an unfamiliar predicament. Our Take A satisfying finale that mostly lands because of one knockout final scene, even if you can see it coming from the books or the marketing.…
Baelor
Summary Catelyn must negotiate with the irascible Lord Walder Frey. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Game of Thrones.
The Pointy End
Summary Tyrion joins his father’s army with unexpected allies. Events in King’s Landing take a turn for the worse as Arya’s lessons are put to the test. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…