This is the ninth episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. Now up to this point, this has been a very good show that I have come to love, but each episode fell just short of perfection. Now we have finally reached an episode that reaches that elusive mark. I loved nearly every moment of this episode, but the end is the climax. I will say I have never met a character I despised as much as Joffrey, especially for his actions in this episode.
In this episode, "Baelor," Sansa begs for mercy so that her father can live. Joffrey agrees, but only on the condition that Ned admits he was a traitor. Ned refuses at first, but then comes to his senses as he realizes the importance of his children. Meanwhile, Arya escapes and lives as a peasant. Robb Stark proves to be an able general and declares war on the Lannisters. Tywin Lannister orders Tyrion to be in the vanguard of the army against the Stark army. Finally, Khal Drogo is seriously sick and Vaenary's reputation is nothing without him.
Overall, this is the greatest episode yet of Game of Thrones. There is so much things going on, but it does not distract from the point of the show. There is great acting all around, but this is Sean Bean's time to shine. Did I say how much I hate King Joffrey? The ending is going to provide a great ripple effect, so it will be interesting to see how that happens.
My Grade: A+
In this episode, "Baelor," Sansa begs for mercy so that her father can live. Joffrey agrees, but only on the condition that Ned admits he was a traitor. Ned refuses at first, but then comes to his senses as he realizes the importance of his children. Meanwhile, Arya escapes and lives as a peasant. Robb Stark proves to be an able general and declares war on the Lannisters. Tywin Lannister orders Tyrion to be in the vanguard of the army against the Stark army. Finally, Khal Drogo is seriously sick and Vaenary's reputation is nothing without him.
Overall, this is the greatest episode yet of Game of Thrones. There is so much things going on, but it does not distract from the point of the show. There is great acting all around, but this is Sean Bean's time to shine. Did I say how much I hate King Joffrey? The ending is going to provide a great ripple effect, so it will be interesting to see how that happens.
My Grade: A+