For the most part I have really enjoyed the writing for Game of Thrones but my god was it horrible this episode. Specifically in regards to Cersei and the writers' desire to make her appear more formidable. First, the scene with Randyll Tarly was stupid. It implies that Jaime and Cersei eventually convince Randyll to betray their allegiance the House Tyrell. Randyll Tarly appears to be very old fashioned and someone who takes his oath to House Tyrell rather seriously which makes absolutely no sense that he would betray House Tyrell. But what makes it beyond ridiculous is he is choosing to side with the person who killed Mace, Loras and Margaery Tyrell. I find it particularly infuriating that there seems to be no mention or ramifications with Cersei blowing up the Sept Of Baelor and murdering everyone inside. I mean surely the death of the High Sparrow and Margaery Tyrell who were very popular amongst the commoners would raise some tension? Surely murdering the lord and heirs to Highgarden would at the very least cause anger amongst those loyal to House Tyrell? Apparently not. Instead joining them is what the writers would have you believe is the right thing to do.
Also the Euron Greyjoy scenes which whilst entertaining, were downright illogical and made no sense. Firstly, am I honestly expected to believe that half of the Greyjoy army is capable of defeating the other half of the Greyjoy army AND House Martell? I mean House Martell is one of the great houses and the only house that were able to withstand the dragons of the Targaryen Conquest. They alone should have easily been able to dispatch Euron Greyjoy's army. But apparently, them AND the other half of the Greyjoy army couldn't defeat Euron Greyjoy. Oh and also, apparently Euron Greyjoy's inferior and probably very hastily made ships have ... STEALTH MODE. Where they are able to move at a slow pace but still be able to sneak up on other ships whilst trying to manoeuvre as a fleet.
Visually, this episode was great which we have come to expect. It had the shock value. But also the sexy times which I was actually surprised that they handled so well. However, judging from the first two episodes, the writers have completely disregarded having a good narrative in favour of epic sequences. I'm not sure whether the writers don't understand that what they are writing doesn't make sense or they expect the audience to be stupid and only want to see what Game Of Thrones has become so well known for - violence and sex. However, seeing this episode has made me want to skip the next few episodes and wait till I start seeing the white walker invasion.
Also the Euron Greyjoy scenes which whilst entertaining, were downright illogical and made no sense. Firstly, am I honestly expected to believe that half of the Greyjoy army is capable of defeating the other half of the Greyjoy army AND House Martell? I mean House Martell is one of the great houses and the only house that were able to withstand the dragons of the Targaryen Conquest. They alone should have easily been able to dispatch Euron Greyjoy's army. But apparently, them AND the other half of the Greyjoy army couldn't defeat Euron Greyjoy. Oh and also, apparently Euron Greyjoy's inferior and probably very hastily made ships have ... STEALTH MODE. Where they are able to move at a slow pace but still be able to sneak up on other ships whilst trying to manoeuvre as a fleet.
Visually, this episode was great which we have come to expect. It had the shock value. But also the sexy times which I was actually surprised that they handled so well. However, judging from the first two episodes, the writers have completely disregarded having a good narrative in favour of epic sequences. I'm not sure whether the writers don't understand that what they are writing doesn't make sense or they expect the audience to be stupid and only want to see what Game Of Thrones has become so well known for - violence and sex. However, seeing this episode has made me want to skip the next few episodes and wait till I start seeing the white walker invasion.