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You Win or You Die

Summary Eddard’s investigations in King’s Landing reach a climax and a dark secret is revealed. Our Take This is the hour where the show stops pretending anyone is safe. Cersei’s “you win or you die” moment lands hard, and Sean…

A Golden Crown

Summary Viserys is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress towards gaining his crown. Our Take A busy hour that juggles several plots well, with the standout being Viserys finally getting what he’s been asking for in a scene that’s…

The Wolf and the Lion

Summary Catelyn’s actions on the road have repercussions for Eddard. Tyrion enjoys the dubious hospitality of the Eyrie. Our Take This is the episode where the season stops setting up and starts tightening the screws, as Catelyn’s arrest of Tyrion…

Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

Summary Tyrion stops at Winterfell on his way home and gets a frosty reception from Robb Stark. Eddard’s investigation into the death of his predecessor gets underway. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…

Lord Snow

Summary Jon Snow attempts to find his place amongst the Night’s Watch. Eddard and his daughters arrive at King’s Landing. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

The Kingsroad

Summary An incident on the Kingsroad threatens Eddard and Robert’s friendship. Jon and Tyrion travel to the Wall, where they discover that the reality of the Night’s Watch may not match the heroic image of it. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Winter is Coming

Summary Lord Eddard Stark, ruler of the North, is summoned to court by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the King’s Hand. Eddard reluctantly agrees after learning of a possible threat to the King’s life. Eddard’s bastard…

The Door

Summary It doesn’t look good for humankind as the Demon Revolution continues and the end is nigh. Gary has a very sore back and looks to the rest of his team for help in defeating Ryndok. Our Take A solid…

Ryndok

Summary The prophecy is finally fulfilled; an ancient demon rises and the Demon Revolution begins. The Ministry struggles to save humanity from the powerful Ryndok, and Gary learns something new about his body. Our Take A surprisingly big swing for…

The Prophetess Vale

Summary Intent on destorying all of human kind, the Prophetess Vale takes one last stab at leading the Demon Revolution. Executing a plan to free the Evil Book from the Ministry’s vaults won’t be easy, however, considering her last remaining…