“Unbowed. Unbent. Unbroken” – the words of House Martell. Keenly enough, the phrase is doubly symbolic. It’s the title of THE episode in Season 5 that stirred a lot of online fan fervor. We’re also introduced to the Sand Snakes this season – a widely derided plotline that left much to be desired. Lastly, Season 5 brought about the abrupt conclusion of Stannis’ campaign for the Iron Throne— and the fate of one character that still remains as the show at its most heedlessly cruel, even by Game of Thrones’ standards. Continue reading
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Game of Thrones: ‘Mother’s Mercy’
Some serious shit went down last night. Continue reading
Game of Thrones: ‘A Dance of Dragons’
Episode nine has built itself quite a reputation in Game of Thrones’ history. It’s given us some thrilling sequences like the Battle of Blackwater, and the Attack on the Wall. It also ushered in two of the most painfully horrific, game-changing events in the series: Ned Stark’s execution, and the infamous Red Wedding. So how did season 5’s penultimate episode stack up amongst the rest? Well, let’s talk about it. Continue reading
Game of Thrones: There’s no place like ‘Hardhome’
It’s very fitting that this episode was titled ‘Hardhome’ – a place that book readers have never seen. We were also shown moments that the books have yet to see, and we were treated to a stunning battle sequence that virtually no one saw coming. Continue reading
Game of Thrones: ‘The Gift’ that keeps on giving
There was significant fallout (and controversy) following the previous episode of Game of Thrones. Moves were made, lines were drawn, and innocent characters paid the price dearly, as they always do. Now, as the smoke clears, opportunities are beginning to present themselves once more. But is anyone willing to take risks this late into the game? Continue reading