Kissed by Fire (28 Apr. 2013)

Robb's army is falling apart. Jamie reveals a story, to Brienne, that he has never told anyone. Jon breaks his vows. The Hound is granted his freedom. The Lannisters hatch a new plan.

Director:

Alex Graves

Writers:

George R.R. Martin (novel), David Benioff (creator),

Stars:

Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Dinklage	...	Tyrion Lannister
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	Jaime Lannister
Lena Headey	...	Cersei Lannister
Emilia Clarke	...	Daenerys Targaryen
Kit Harington	...	Jon Snow
Richard Madden	...	Robb Stark
Iain Glen	...	Ser Jorah Mormont
Michelle Fairley	...	Catelyn Stark
Aidan Gillen	...	Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
Charles Dance	...	Tywin Lannister
Liam Cunningham	...	Ser Davos Seaworth
Stephen Dillane	...	Stannis Baratheon
Natalie Dormer	...	Margaery Tyrell
Oona Chaplin	...	Talisa Maegyr
Sophie Turner	...	Sansa Stark

Storyline

Brienne and Jaime are delivered to Lord Bolton where Jaime has his wounds treated. He tells Brienne about the events leading up to killing the King and acquiring the name Kingslayer. Sandor Clegane engages in mortal combat but succeeds in gaining his freedom much to Arya's annoyance. At King's Landing, Cersei begins plotting against the Tyrells and seeks Baelish's assistance. Tyrion discusses the cost of the upcoming wedding with Lady Olenna and she agrees to pay half the cost. Tywin Lannister has become aware of the Tyrells plans to have Sansa Stark marry Ser Loras Tyrell but he has his own idea as to who she should marry. Robb has to deal with the murderers of Tywin Lannisters young nephews including Lord Ricard Carstark whom he executes against the advice of those around him. Daenerys' army is on the move. North of the wall, Jon and Ygritte become lovers.

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Plot Keywords:

stillborn child | sex in a cave | beheading | kiss | oral sex | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2013 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Television 360, Startling Television, Bighead Littlehead

Did You Know?

Trivia

The episode title "Kissed by fire" is a phrase used by the Wildlings to describe red-haired people (like Ygritte). Since red hair is rare among the Wildlings, they consider it as a sign for good luck.

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Goofs

In the trial-by-combat, Sandor "the Hound" Clegane keeps destroying parts of his opponent's shield (one strike knocks off almost half the wooden facing), but the next moment it is whole.

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Quotes

Ygritte: You know nothing, Jon Snow.

User Reviews

The real slaughter will start now that Lannister politics are involved • 10/10

I remember why I fell in love with this show to begin with, and while it contains so many elements that one can't fail to find 'something' to enjoy, for me it was the political infighting and backbiting. It hadn't even occurred to me it was lacking in season three.............until now. Don't get me wrong, what has been on offer has been nothing short of brilliant but I'm still chuckling away as I type this because once again we have been left to ponder how this episode has once again topped the previous one. Last episode was action packed, the one before that with Jaime left me with my jaw on the ground and this episode has done it again. The writing in the show is incredible.

It would appear that Jon Snow has a hidden talent that has made him 'very' popular with Ygritte and no doubt will be spoken about by the fairer sex. Although Arya Stark's tale seems to be moving rather slowly and seemingly taking a more lateral route I have this feeling that her story will ultimately be of more importance than her brothers but maybe I have this idea because her face is all over the posters. Elementary, my dear readers. Lady Tyrell is once again on form and to be honest I look forward to her as much as Tywin Lannister and have a strong feeling we may get to see them duke it out for the heavyweight championship. As for Littlehand, the slimy, dirty........he's also on form, lol. I hate to say too much about an episode for fear of spoiling anything so I'll leave it at that.

The finale is a beaut as we have come to expect from 'Ǥȧɱȼ øɉ Țhrønɵs' and it's about time we had something to laugh about. A long overdue slap on the face for someone makes the humour all the better when it comes.

Highly Recommended

Score: 10/10

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