I don't think we need spoiler tags on the Mondays, nobody will be coming into the thread when the episode has just aired expecting to not be spoiled.

Olenna died the way she lived - throwing iconic shade and just being an absolute legend.

 

I'm gonna miss that bitch :(

Olenna was my favourite character. Gutted that she's gone but she went out in style

I don't think we need spoiler tags on the Mondays, nobody will be coming into the thread when the episode has just aired expecting to not be spoiled.

 

Just a precaution, would rather be safe than sorry.

I R CRY

 

But f*** me what a way to go. The VENOM as she spat out those words and the UTTER HATE in his eyes. Such an amazing scene. Cersei in the dungeon also gave me proper tingles, mostly because of Illaria's eyes. Lots of EYE ACTING going on this episode. Dany was it it too, casting a condescending gaze over Jon and Davos.

 

Definitely the best episode of the 3 so far, by quite a margin. I'm also living for the continued ability of Cersei to outflank Tyrion. It won't last but for now I can pretend she will win out and that makes me happy. Euron is also such a JOY to behold. Him calling Theon a twat and then hitting Jamie up for SISTER SEX TIPS was too much.

 

 

I don't think they could've had a more perfect exit for Olenna, I will really miss her.

 

I never thought an episode where Daenerys and Jon finally meeting could not be the most surprising thing that happened! That dungeon scene was shocking but incredibly done, although on a lighter note, it was fantastic to see Sam succeed with his venture despite the thanks he got. I still hold hope that he will rule over a land where everyone reads books and follows the rules *.*

 

 

INCREDIBLE episode. Best of the series hands down! Olenna's exit was absolutely perfect and true to her character. Loved the shade she threw over Joffrey's death even at the end. I do feel it was her time to go as much as I loved her and I'm just glad she got such a fab exit from the show.

How can someone want Cersai to win!? Brilliantly crafted character, but pure, concentrated evil. I really can't wait for her to get her dues.

 

I really feel like this is the final series...strange to think we'll get a whole nother year+ wait and then another series.

I R CRY

 

But f*** me what a way to go. The VENOM as she spat out those words and the UTTER HATE in his eyes. Such an amazing scene. Cersei in the dungeon also gave me proper tingles, mostly because of Illaria's eyes. Lots of EYE ACTING going on this episode. Dany was it it too, casting a condescending gaze over Jon and Davos.

 

Definitely the best episode of the 3 so far, by quite a margin. I'm also living for the continued ability of Cersei to outflank Tyrion. It won't last but for now I can pretend she will win out and that makes me happy. Euron is also such a JOY to behold. Him calling Theon a twat and then hitting Jamie up for SISTER SEX TIPS was too much.

 

The dungeon scene was particular that kiss was such a surprise and the gasps I made after realising after why she's done it like that, outstanding!

 

I found Dany frustrating in this episode at first - it was clear Jon wouldn't rebel against her but I feel based on what we've seen this week and the snippet for next she's definitely becoming a bit paranoid, perhaps just like her father?

How can someone want Cersai to win!? Brilliantly crafted character, but pure, concentrated evil. I really can't wait for her to her her dues.

 

I really feel like this is the final series...strange to think we'll get a whole nother year+ wait and then another series.

:')

 

Cersei is quite possibly the most iconic and (as you said) perfectly crafted villain of all time. Lena is absolutely outstanding. Olenna's exit was without a doubt the most perfect exit for her! What a fucking legend. The whole Unsullied taking Casterly Rock, only to then be defeated by the Greyjoys... ARGH. Infuriating! :lol: I just hope Greyworm survives somehow! But I really doubt it </3

 

Also, did Bran ruin the reunion moment for anyone else, or was it just me? :/

With each week I become more convinced Varys is betraying Dany

Did anyone really care for the Bran - Sansa reunion? It's great that Bran is somewhat safe now but their meeting was rather underwhelming for me. Understandable though, as how the f*** was Bran supposed to explain everything that's happened to him to her.

 

Also the Iron Bank siding with Cersei is worrying for Dany, as her possible success in this war diminishes (that is, without utter slaughter). She's lost Yara, Dorne, Highgarden, many of the Unsullied, and now aid from Braavos won't be coming either I wouldn't think. All she has left is the Dothraki and the Dragons which is enough to conquer but not enough to rule.

 

I believe that in Westeros these days Cersei is actually a strong and powerful leader with not enough enemies remaining on the continent to destroy her. Jon and his foreign Wildling army and Dany and her foreign Dothraki army are fearsome, yes, but no one other than their disciples want them in charge.

 

Speaking of Jon, what a difficult situation he's in. Can't wait to Serb what happens next

The Lannister leitmotifs in this episode were off the scale

 

Loved Olenna's dying moments at the end, a very dignified way to go, and telling them that she killed Joffrey was a fantastic moment, I wonder how this will affect future Lannister sibling relations if at all.

 

The Jon meeting Daenerys stuff, some of it felt like fanspeak, but there was enough that felt real that the scenes felt okay, I'm not entirely satisfied, but I loved how Dany felt quite threatening to Jon, as if she herself has the potential for villainy.

 

I was hoping that Bran was Arya instead. Bran just feels out of place, although I'm sure he'll be important in the war to come. Loved the Iron Bank & Varys scenes though, a lot of powerful figures talking about events they plan to put into motion there, which is always fun if the actors have the charisma, which those do.

Other thoughts -

 

 

Jon 'But i' am not a Stark'

 

Cue Rhaegal flyby - subtle

 

 

And I'm now convinced Viserion will be dead before long. Dany's too reliant on their power and he mirrors her brother.

Other thoughts -

Jon 'But i' am not a Stark'

 

Cue Rhaegal flyby - subtle

And I'm now convinced Viserion will be dead before long. Dany's too reliant on their power and he mirrors her brother.

 

There's an article on PopSugar about all the Targaryen Stark hints made in this episode, that was included on there! I never thought about that theory of if any of them die it'll be Viserion!

But then Rhaegar and Drogo both died as well. It would be interesting if they mirror their deaths though, Viserion dies through hubris, Rhaegal dies in single combat with a powerful enemy (*cough* ice defeating fire *cough*), Drogon dies from something inconsequential. Not that I think all of them will necessarily die but if Viserion dies then Rhaegal at least is not long for this world either.

 

I like the 'hinting' they're doing though.

Yeah, I'm not convinced any of the Dragons will make the final scene. I think Rhaegal will sort of teem up with Jon since he's named from Jon's father. Beyond that I like the idea of Berric giving up his last resurrection to save Jon but Rhaegal is resurrected by The Night King as an undead Ice Dragon (probably wishful thinking)

Drogon will be the Stallion That Mounts The World as he seems to important and huge to go down easily. he'll be the last to go but there will be no place for Dragon's in the new world order.

 

This leaves Viserion dying at the hands of Cersei's massive crossbow bolts/St. George (Jaimie Lannister)

 

Much like Baelish I'm trying to think of every possibility all the time and so most of my theories end up being guff and irrelevant once the latest episode arrives

I unfortunately had a few things (if they do ring true) SPOILED for me, but at the same time I am not MOIST with anticipation

I've seen the issues with timeline now and it's really bothering me. More than it should. It was always in the back of my mind actually, but firstly how did Tyrion's two fleets get separated when they should have been going the same way, secondly, Euron has time to get the Dornish-bound fleet with his ships from nowhere but the rocks on the Iron Islands, sail back to King's Landing for swagger and congrats, then go all the way around Westeros again to mess up Grey Worm's fleet just after they take Casterly Rock. And then the Tyrell army (which is supposed to be the biggest in the Seven Kingdoms, so even if some like Tarly defected there should have been enough to defend Olenna and Highgarden for a while, enough to make it significant to something other than a Tyrion voiceover) is nonexistent and the Tyrells are suddenly 'never good warriors'. Spin in your grave, Loras.

 

It was a good episode otherwise, entertaining enough, but they're rushing things without support from the books and not all the dialog is as high quality as it used to be.

I've seen the issues with timeline now and it's really bothering me. More than it should. It was always in the back of my mind actually, but firstly how did Tyrion's two fleets get separated when they should have been going the same way, secondly, Euron has time to get the Dornish-bound fleet with his ships from nowhere but the rocks on the Iron Islands, sail back to King's Landing for swagger and congrats, then go all the way around Westeros again to mess up Grey Worm's fleet just after they take Casterly Rock. And then the Tyrell army (which is supposed to be the biggest in the Seven Kingdoms, so even if some like Tarly defected there should have been enough to defend Olenna and Highgarden for a while, enough to make it significant to something other than a Tyrion voiceover) is nonexistent and the Tyrells are suddenly 'never good warriors'. Spin in your grave, Loras.

 

It was a good episode otherwise, entertaining enough, but they're rushing things without support from the books and not all the dialog is as high quality as it used to be.

 

You can't say that the meeting between Dany & Jon wasn't high quality dialog :lol: