The Pointy End

Ned and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

What I Liked:

The pacing of this episode allows for thoroughly engaging and rarely dull viewing. It is a testament to how well-structured and tautly written this show has been so far.

As usual, it is impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value, as well as the meticulous attention to detail. Again, acting all around is solid.

The events at The Wall are perhaps the strongest this show has produced so far, with the conflict between Jon and Allister reaching new highs, making one wonder how their feud will play out going forward.

What I Disliked:

Syrio Forel's behaviour was highly implausible, given he would never have been arrogant enough to fight Lannister men with a wooden sword.

Overall:

Game of Thrones has been a fantastic show up to this point, and this episode is no exception. You would be hard-pressed to find a show more tautly written and produced.

9/10

King Cadmium.