I love this episode so much that I hate the downhill started from there !!!
106 Reviews
The last great GOT episode
dragon-capri30 April 2021
Game of Thrones is Still the Best Thing on Television.
Johnny-the-Film-Sentinel-218715 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The Spoils of War is easily the best episode of Season Seven thus far. While the last few episodes have been very good, they've felt a little lacking in comparison to the previous seasons. Not this one though. Spoils has some of the best, most exciting and well-directed moments in the Game of Thrones canon.
The fights are amazing and the battle we actually see take place is powerful; and the conclusion of the fight emphasizes how allegiances in war are a costly thing when the side is not the right one to choose. Tyrion didn't want Jaime to run charging at Daenerys like a 'fucking idiot', and even though they're brothers on opposite sides of a war, you don't want to see either of them come to harm. They're simply in a fight they want to see come to a not-so-bitter end.
Spoils of War is another great and massively important chapter in Game of Thrones.
The fights are amazing and the battle we actually see take place is powerful; and the conclusion of the fight emphasizes how allegiances in war are a costly thing when the side is not the right one to choose. Tyrion didn't want Jaime to run charging at Daenerys like a 'fucking idiot', and even though they're brothers on opposite sides of a war, you don't want to see either of them come to harm. They're simply in a fight they want to see come to a not-so-bitter end.
Spoils of War is another great and massively important chapter in Game of Thrones.
Absolutely Phenomenal - Top 5 Episode
Jon_Targaryen5 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Season 7 has continued its streak of consistently improving every episode. But I doubt that any of us expected for an episode 4 of Game of Thrones to stand as one of the top 5 episodes of all time.
Everything was perfect. A breathtaking installment.
The Winterfell storyline was amazing this time around. Bran's characterization seems to be consistent, and Meera's acknowledgment to the new developments in his character helped us further understand the impacts of becoming the Three Eyed Raven. Littlefnger, despite somewhat lacking of his typical plotting proficiency, is still playing the game of thrones behind the scenes. As if he's attempting to influence all the Starks to momentarily doubt his capricious nature and then instantly turn all of the siblings on each other. Arya's homecoming has been long awaited and was everything I expected it to be and more. The parallels to season 1 were heavy in this one, and the emotional reunion in the crypts was great. We remember that Arya and Sansa couldn't be more different - like ice and fire - yet they are now mature enough to coexist and embrace each other as family, which is really beautiful to see. Finally, the Arya vs. Brienne scene was absolutely fantastic. If anyone felt that Arya's storyline was a waste the last two seasons, they shouldn't feel that way anymore. She's become the most deadly assassin in Westeros, and remarkably one of the best fighters too.
In Dragonstone, Jon takes Daenerys into the cave to show her the dragonglass mine. First of all, the score couldn't get any better. Ramin Djawadi nails the soundtrack for every scene in every episode, but this, in particular, added so much more emphasis on to the scene. Due to the ancient carvings in the walls made by the Children of the Forest, Dany seems to be less skeptical of the White Walker threat. We see her momentarily bring down her walls for Jon and drop her Queenly tone in what is likely one of my favorite Game of Thrones scenes of all time. It reminds us that despite all of her character development and life-altering moments, Daenerys is still the same person at heart that she was in Episode 1. Kit and Emilia have some definite chemistry together, and their scenes together have been nothing short of extraordinary. Daenerys also seems to develop some trust, if not attraction, in Jon, and relies on him in front of her counsel to provide advice on her military tactics.
Despite Dragonstone and Winterfell having their best scenes all season, the real outstanding moment of this episode lies with Jaime and Bronn. It is a pleasure to see Ser Bronn of the Blackwater back in Game of Thrones. His banter with Jaime demonstrated some terrific writing and his one-liners have proved to still make us laugh. While transporting the gold plundered from Highgarden to King's Landing, Daenerys attacks on Drogon with her Dothraki at her front. King Robert's notions about the Dothraki in open fields proved true, as this was an absolute slaughter. Tyrion's still evident care for his family, Jaime's paralleling of Dany and the Mad King, Bronn's perfect emulation of the sellsword fighting style, and the best dragon action in Game of Thrones history comes together to create a battle that rivals the Battle of the Bastards. Ramin Djawadi, once again, absolutely shined, and Matt Shakman proved to be just as capable as the legendary Miguel Sapochnik. Bravo once again, HBO. I adored every second of it.
The shortest episode in Game of Thrones history has proved to be one of the greatest. Season 7 has been phenomenal, delivering the strongest first half to a season in Game of Thrones history.
Everything was perfect. A breathtaking installment.
The Winterfell storyline was amazing this time around. Bran's characterization seems to be consistent, and Meera's acknowledgment to the new developments in his character helped us further understand the impacts of becoming the Three Eyed Raven. Littlefnger, despite somewhat lacking of his typical plotting proficiency, is still playing the game of thrones behind the scenes. As if he's attempting to influence all the Starks to momentarily doubt his capricious nature and then instantly turn all of the siblings on each other. Arya's homecoming has been long awaited and was everything I expected it to be and more. The parallels to season 1 were heavy in this one, and the emotional reunion in the crypts was great. We remember that Arya and Sansa couldn't be more different - like ice and fire - yet they are now mature enough to coexist and embrace each other as family, which is really beautiful to see. Finally, the Arya vs. Brienne scene was absolutely fantastic. If anyone felt that Arya's storyline was a waste the last two seasons, they shouldn't feel that way anymore. She's become the most deadly assassin in Westeros, and remarkably one of the best fighters too.
In Dragonstone, Jon takes Daenerys into the cave to show her the dragonglass mine. First of all, the score couldn't get any better. Ramin Djawadi nails the soundtrack for every scene in every episode, but this, in particular, added so much more emphasis on to the scene. Due to the ancient carvings in the walls made by the Children of the Forest, Dany seems to be less skeptical of the White Walker threat. We see her momentarily bring down her walls for Jon and drop her Queenly tone in what is likely one of my favorite Game of Thrones scenes of all time. It reminds us that despite all of her character development and life-altering moments, Daenerys is still the same person at heart that she was in Episode 1. Kit and Emilia have some definite chemistry together, and their scenes together have been nothing short of extraordinary. Daenerys also seems to develop some trust, if not attraction, in Jon, and relies on him in front of her counsel to provide advice on her military tactics.
Despite Dragonstone and Winterfell having their best scenes all season, the real outstanding moment of this episode lies with Jaime and Bronn. It is a pleasure to see Ser Bronn of the Blackwater back in Game of Thrones. His banter with Jaime demonstrated some terrific writing and his one-liners have proved to still make us laugh. While transporting the gold plundered from Highgarden to King's Landing, Daenerys attacks on Drogon with her Dothraki at her front. King Robert's notions about the Dothraki in open fields proved true, as this was an absolute slaughter. Tyrion's still evident care for his family, Jaime's paralleling of Dany and the Mad King, Bronn's perfect emulation of the sellsword fighting style, and the best dragon action in Game of Thrones history comes together to create a battle that rivals the Battle of the Bastards. Ramin Djawadi, once again, absolutely shined, and Matt Shakman proved to be just as capable as the legendary Miguel Sapochnik. Bravo once again, HBO. I adored every second of it.
The shortest episode in Game of Thrones history has proved to be one of the greatest. Season 7 has been phenomenal, delivering the strongest first half to a season in Game of Thrones history.
This episode is on fire
xxxNomadicxxx4 August 2017
Easily just as great as the Battle of the Bastards and The Winds of Winter. Action packed from the beginning to the end. It will be hard for the following episodes to compare to this one. If they are remotely close or better, we are in full a ride for the rest of the season. Can't wait till the next episode, to see how this is going to play out. The spoils of war is only 50 minutes, what are the hour + episodes are going to bring? 10/10 easily
The Ending is epic!
ououzaza5 September 2019
One of the greatest episodes in Game of Thrones!
notoriousCASK11 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
The Spoils of War is one of the finest episodes in Game of Thrones and the most explosive one since Hardhome from season 5. The first three episodes of the season were something of a setup for the mini-climax that this episode provides.
This episode marks the return of Arya in Winterfell and the reunion of the Stark siblings. Moreover, it provides a great take-on on Brienne by Arya that showcases her amazing skills with the sword as well as her skills as a faceless assassin. Littlefinger's encounter with Bran is also fascinating and indicates the beginning of the end for his schemes. Littlefinger is one of the greatest players participating in the Game of Thrones and a man who is three steps ahead of everyone and anticipates everything, but he couldn't have anticipated Bran's knowledge as the Three-Eyed Raven.
Daenerys has been waiting for some time now in Dragonstone, as the Lannister army and Euron Greyjoy's fleet continue to wreak havoc on her allies and even the successful conquest of Casterly Rock by the Unsullied army, proves to be an excellent strategic move by Jaime and Cersei to mislead them. She finally decides to take matter into her own hands and announce her arrival in Westeros by attacking Jaime and his army with Drogon and the Dothraki army, thus providing us with one of the best battle scenes in the whole series and arguably the highlight of the season. The direction and cinematography of the battle is impeccable, as it is gorgeously filmed and displays an excellent color palette throughout the whole duration, it's exquisitely choreographed, the atmosphere is very intense and emotional and moreover the multiple points of view of the characters are fascinating. There is a handheld longshot featuring Bronn making his way across the battlefield which resembles the two-minute Jon Snow's 'Fog of War' sequence in Battle of the Bastards, that is just magnificent at making us feel like we are there alongside the characters of the show fighting. There is also an incredible sequence that is inspired by the opening of Saving Private Ryan and some awe-inspiring sequences in Come and See, when the real sound collapses into oblivion and we focus in the shock of the commander Jaime Lannister, as he surveys the field of carnage brought by the attack, thus providing us with an interesting parallel between Daenerys' actions & motives and the Mad King's actions & motives.
The devastation that Drogon brings on the battlefield reminds me of the helicopter and napalm attack from Apocalypse Now. Also, the POV shots of Daenerys on Drogon's back are very similar to that of the helicopters in Apocalypse Now. This creative decision by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss indicates what they are trying to say about Daenerys' invasion on Westeros. Just like the U.S. intervention against the Vietcong, Daenerys and her lieutenants justify their war against Cersei Lannister as the moral overthrow of a tyrannical regime. But what results in both cases is the indiscriminate slaughter of the people who see themselves fighting against a foreign occupation. This is no small point as George R.R. Martin was a conscientious objector to the conflict in Vietnam. He wrote TSOIAF books to critique the horrors of war among many other things. I can see Daenerys' arc going down the same chaotic, self-defeating, and destructive path as the one the United States took in Vietnam.
On a visual level, this episode is a masterpiece. The scenery is as breathtaking as it is spectacular, the sets are truly beautiful & hugely atmospheric with a meticulous eye for detail, the practical and VFX team has done an incredible job with the visual effects as everything looks incredibly realistic and finally the costumes are some of the best I've ever seen on the small screen. The writing of the episode is one of the most thematically layered, nuanced, passionate and thought-provoking of Game of Thrones and the score is as great as ever. In conclusion this episode is one of the best episodes in Game of Thrones as it has one of the finest battles of the whole series. Has incredible direction &, cinematography, marvelous writing that advances the storyline and great pacing & editing that keep the audience absorbed throughout the whole length, leaving them craving for the next episode.
This episode marks the return of Arya in Winterfell and the reunion of the Stark siblings. Moreover, it provides a great take-on on Brienne by Arya that showcases her amazing skills with the sword as well as her skills as a faceless assassin. Littlefinger's encounter with Bran is also fascinating and indicates the beginning of the end for his schemes. Littlefinger is one of the greatest players participating in the Game of Thrones and a man who is three steps ahead of everyone and anticipates everything, but he couldn't have anticipated Bran's knowledge as the Three-Eyed Raven.
Daenerys has been waiting for some time now in Dragonstone, as the Lannister army and Euron Greyjoy's fleet continue to wreak havoc on her allies and even the successful conquest of Casterly Rock by the Unsullied army, proves to be an excellent strategic move by Jaime and Cersei to mislead them. She finally decides to take matter into her own hands and announce her arrival in Westeros by attacking Jaime and his army with Drogon and the Dothraki army, thus providing us with one of the best battle scenes in the whole series and arguably the highlight of the season. The direction and cinematography of the battle is impeccable, as it is gorgeously filmed and displays an excellent color palette throughout the whole duration, it's exquisitely choreographed, the atmosphere is very intense and emotional and moreover the multiple points of view of the characters are fascinating. There is a handheld longshot featuring Bronn making his way across the battlefield which resembles the two-minute Jon Snow's 'Fog of War' sequence in Battle of the Bastards, that is just magnificent at making us feel like we are there alongside the characters of the show fighting. There is also an incredible sequence that is inspired by the opening of Saving Private Ryan and some awe-inspiring sequences in Come and See, when the real sound collapses into oblivion and we focus in the shock of the commander Jaime Lannister, as he surveys the field of carnage brought by the attack, thus providing us with an interesting parallel between Daenerys' actions & motives and the Mad King's actions & motives.
The devastation that Drogon brings on the battlefield reminds me of the helicopter and napalm attack from Apocalypse Now. Also, the POV shots of Daenerys on Drogon's back are very similar to that of the helicopters in Apocalypse Now. This creative decision by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss indicates what they are trying to say about Daenerys' invasion on Westeros. Just like the U.S. intervention against the Vietcong, Daenerys and her lieutenants justify their war against Cersei Lannister as the moral overthrow of a tyrannical regime. But what results in both cases is the indiscriminate slaughter of the people who see themselves fighting against a foreign occupation. This is no small point as George R.R. Martin was a conscientious objector to the conflict in Vietnam. He wrote TSOIAF books to critique the horrors of war among many other things. I can see Daenerys' arc going down the same chaotic, self-defeating, and destructive path as the one the United States took in Vietnam.
On a visual level, this episode is a masterpiece. The scenery is as breathtaking as it is spectacular, the sets are truly beautiful & hugely atmospheric with a meticulous eye for detail, the practical and VFX team has done an incredible job with the visual effects as everything looks incredibly realistic and finally the costumes are some of the best I've ever seen on the small screen. The writing of the episode is one of the most thematically layered, nuanced, passionate and thought-provoking of Game of Thrones and the score is as great as ever. In conclusion this episode is one of the best episodes in Game of Thrones as it has one of the finest battles of the whole series. Has incredible direction &, cinematography, marvelous writing that advances the storyline and great pacing & editing that keep the audience absorbed throughout the whole length, leaving them craving for the next episode.
I Will Fight For You
ThomasDrufke6 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
What seemed to start of slow, has now picked up and gotten expectedly great the last few weeks. We knew season 7 was going to have a quicker pace and a clearer purpose, but I didn't expect this much to happen this fast. There have now been quite a few battles this season, and not one of them have seen both sides come prepared. It's going to be interesting to see how things will shake out when both Cersei and Dany have their armies ready. Or maybe because we've gotten so many battles already, the fight for the Throne will be quiet and quick? Unlikely, but I wouldn't put it past Dave and Dan. In all, The Spoils of War was quite the episode.
It's weird to think yet another Stark reunion will take second or third fiddle to the rest of the episode's events, but guys Arya finally made it back to Winterfell! I'm starting to think Winterfell will be the home to quite a few main characters once Jon makes it back and The Hound fights off his demons. Who knows, maybe even Melisandre will make her way to Winterfell. She did tell Arya she'll see her again someday. Anyways, I enjoyed the Arya and Sansa reunion, but not for the reasons I suspected. The tension between them shouldn't be unexpected at all, considering they've never been that close, but for some reason I expected something else. However, seeing Arya begin to train with Brienne was a sight to see. Some really well choreographed sword fighting and camera tricks fooled me, because it sure looked like Maisie Williams was doing all her own stunts.
Bran continues to be a frustrating character. I feel like there could have been a way to portray his transformation into the Three-eyed- Raven a little bit more poignant. Instead, he feels like a monotone creep. Perhaps when he gets that Targaryen secret off his chest he'll cool down. But hey, Littlefinger's Valyrian Steel dagger was passed onto Bran and then to Arya, so I guess his presence was worth it, right?
At the beginning of the episode I wrote down in my notes "when will the tables turn back to Daenerys' side?", well I think I got my answer. After Dany received more cautionary advice from Jon, she decided to take back control of the war by wiping out most of the Lannister army with Drogon and the Dothraki. It's hard to beat the pulse-pounding and emotional 'Battle of the Bastards' last year, but they sure did their best to outdo themselves once again. Everything from the screams of the Dothraki army to the breathtaking cinematography of Dany riding Drogon into battle. Pitting her against Jaime and Bronn made it increasingly difficult who to root for. Perhaps the only downside was that nobody significant died. There was a part of me that thought Bronn may meet his end, or even Drogon/Jaime. Heck, they were teasing a queen-slayer moment for Jaime. Does that give us any hint that Cersei may meet her end that way? Regardless, the tension was masterfully directed. One of the best battles this show has ever given us.
The other main talking point will probably be the increasing romantic tension between Dany and Jon. It may be awkward and weird, but it's not like either of them know Jon's true parentage, so for now it's harmless. For those who doubt the show will ever go that route, I don't think they would have Daavos ask Jon what he thought about her & include Dan and Dave discussing both of their attractions toward each other in the "inside the episode" segment. Whether you like it or not, the show is going that route. Oh and by the way, Dany casually mentions that she will fight for Jon in the war for the dawn. Hell yeah.
+Queen-slayer
+Romantic tension
+THAT battle
+Cinematography & choreography
+Another Stark reunion
10/10
It's weird to think yet another Stark reunion will take second or third fiddle to the rest of the episode's events, but guys Arya finally made it back to Winterfell! I'm starting to think Winterfell will be the home to quite a few main characters once Jon makes it back and The Hound fights off his demons. Who knows, maybe even Melisandre will make her way to Winterfell. She did tell Arya she'll see her again someday. Anyways, I enjoyed the Arya and Sansa reunion, but not for the reasons I suspected. The tension between them shouldn't be unexpected at all, considering they've never been that close, but for some reason I expected something else. However, seeing Arya begin to train with Brienne was a sight to see. Some really well choreographed sword fighting and camera tricks fooled me, because it sure looked like Maisie Williams was doing all her own stunts.
Bran continues to be a frustrating character. I feel like there could have been a way to portray his transformation into the Three-eyed- Raven a little bit more poignant. Instead, he feels like a monotone creep. Perhaps when he gets that Targaryen secret off his chest he'll cool down. But hey, Littlefinger's Valyrian Steel dagger was passed onto Bran and then to Arya, so I guess his presence was worth it, right?
At the beginning of the episode I wrote down in my notes "when will the tables turn back to Daenerys' side?", well I think I got my answer. After Dany received more cautionary advice from Jon, she decided to take back control of the war by wiping out most of the Lannister army with Drogon and the Dothraki. It's hard to beat the pulse-pounding and emotional 'Battle of the Bastards' last year, but they sure did their best to outdo themselves once again. Everything from the screams of the Dothraki army to the breathtaking cinematography of Dany riding Drogon into battle. Pitting her against Jaime and Bronn made it increasingly difficult who to root for. Perhaps the only downside was that nobody significant died. There was a part of me that thought Bronn may meet his end, or even Drogon/Jaime. Heck, they were teasing a queen-slayer moment for Jaime. Does that give us any hint that Cersei may meet her end that way? Regardless, the tension was masterfully directed. One of the best battles this show has ever given us.
The other main talking point will probably be the increasing romantic tension between Dany and Jon. It may be awkward and weird, but it's not like either of them know Jon's true parentage, so for now it's harmless. For those who doubt the show will ever go that route, I don't think they would have Daavos ask Jon what he thought about her & include Dan and Dave discussing both of their attractions toward each other in the "inside the episode" segment. Whether you like it or not, the show is going that route. Oh and by the way, Dany casually mentions that she will fight for Jon in the war for the dawn. Hell yeah.
+Queen-slayer
+Romantic tension
+THAT battle
+Cinematography & choreography
+Another Stark reunion
10/10
Spoils of War - 10/10
rasultnt20084 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I had some problems with the first 2 episodes of this season, especially Dragonstone, but Queen's justice and this episode have delivered what I was expecting from this show, as a fan of both the TV show and the books. I understand that the writing of D&D is not as good as George Martin, but I think the level of the TV show has gotten so high, that even poor writings in some episodes can't effect the whole thing. I still think Game of Thrones is one of the best shows ever created and season 7 in my opinion is better than seasons 5 & 6.
But let's talk about this episode. I found the scenes in Winterfell quite beautiful. We got why Bran is acting weird, according to Meera, he died in that cave and an emotionless raven was born. Also, it was cool to see the reunion of stark sisters who were mean to each other in the 1st season. I think the fans deserve some moments of peace and happiness between these characters who suffered a lot from the beginning.
The scenes at dragonstone were also good. We got a jon snow/theon greyjoy reunion. but the most important thing is that I feel like they're preparing everything for the alliance of jon and daenerys. I'm one of the people who are against any kind of marriage or love between these 2, but the thing is that even if these sorts of things happen, they totally make sense.
Finally, Daenerys's attack was anticipated but the end of it was not predictable at all. We had never seen dragon attack in this scale; the visual effects and the music made the scenes more exciting and more enjoyable. overall, it was a great episode with magnificent action. Can't wait for the final three.
But let's talk about this episode. I found the scenes in Winterfell quite beautiful. We got why Bran is acting weird, according to Meera, he died in that cave and an emotionless raven was born. Also, it was cool to see the reunion of stark sisters who were mean to each other in the 1st season. I think the fans deserve some moments of peace and happiness between these characters who suffered a lot from the beginning.
The scenes at dragonstone were also good. We got a jon snow/theon greyjoy reunion. but the most important thing is that I feel like they're preparing everything for the alliance of jon and daenerys. I'm one of the people who are against any kind of marriage or love between these 2, but the thing is that even if these sorts of things happen, they totally make sense.
Finally, Daenerys's attack was anticipated but the end of it was not predictable at all. We had never seen dragon attack in this scale; the visual effects and the music made the scenes more exciting and more enjoyable. overall, it was a great episode with magnificent action. Can't wait for the final three.
The Best Episode of Season 07.
EVON1TY18 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
When I was watching Season 07 I saw there is so much logicless things in serie. Most of them are was in Winterfell. It was between Arya and Sansa. They were talking like they hate each other when no one is watching or listening them. Why they talking like they are enemies when no one is watching? That was real nonsense. But season finale and this episode was really good to compare Season 8. This episode is real good, it is the best episode of S07.
WHOAA !!! Jawdropping episode !! Could this get any better ?
YacineAlaya5 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Again, GOT has done it again ladies and gentlemen. And We thought that we could never have an episode as epic as Battle Of The Bastards or Winds Of Winter, but hell we were wrong, GOT has given us another phenomenal episode. The Spoils Of War, the episode gave us everything we've ever wanted since the first season.
The episode starts where it ended last week, Jaime Lannister and his forces heading back to king's landing filled with gold so that Cersei can pay her dept to the iron bank.
In the north, things are getting serious, bran and LF had their first meeting, with LF playing his filthy games as always. Meera has left bran and she went home, the scene were she said goodbye to Bran was heartbreaking, after all what she done for him, she didn't get the farewell she deserves, and we learned that the real Brandon Stark died in the cave, he's changed now, i guess being a Three eyed raven isn't that easy. Arya has finally came home, she reunited with her siblings, she got a Valyrian steel dagger from Bran, and we saw a duel fight between her and Brienne, GOD that was one hell of a fight, we can confirm now that Arya is a high skilled assassin.
In King's Landing, Cersei is making her next moves, she got the iron bank by her side, she's willing to hire the golden company in Essos to fight her her.
In Dragonstone, things are pretty intense, Jon and Dany are getting along, she's starting to believe that the real threat lies beyond the wall ,dany promised that she will fight for Jon and the north if he bends the knee. she even asked for his advice about what she should do.
The best part of the episode took place at the last 15 minutes, Dany has took Drogon, her Dothraki and she went to strikes the Lannisters back .. And that battle, OMFG that battle, after Miguel Sapochnik's masterpiece "Battle Of The Bastards", Matt Shakman has delivered us another masterpiece, "Field Of Fire v.2", one of the greatest battles the TV has ever seen. It was visceral, cinematic and incredibly thrilling and it showed us the horrors of war in such a brutal and stunning way. i was shaking during the whole sequence, so many artistic scenes. The visual effects were beyond perfect i don't even know how to describe it, really it was literally perfect. the soundtrack was breathtaking as always, unbelievable work by Ramin Djawadi.
So, The Spoils Of War has earned the hype, leaving us hungry for more. Season 7 is turning out to be the best season in GOT so far, with only 4 episodes, GOT has already gave us too much. Can't wait for the next upcoming episodes
9.9/10
The episode starts where it ended last week, Jaime Lannister and his forces heading back to king's landing filled with gold so that Cersei can pay her dept to the iron bank.
In the north, things are getting serious, bran and LF had their first meeting, with LF playing his filthy games as always. Meera has left bran and she went home, the scene were she said goodbye to Bran was heartbreaking, after all what she done for him, she didn't get the farewell she deserves, and we learned that the real Brandon Stark died in the cave, he's changed now, i guess being a Three eyed raven isn't that easy. Arya has finally came home, she reunited with her siblings, she got a Valyrian steel dagger from Bran, and we saw a duel fight between her and Brienne, GOD that was one hell of a fight, we can confirm now that Arya is a high skilled assassin.
In King's Landing, Cersei is making her next moves, she got the iron bank by her side, she's willing to hire the golden company in Essos to fight her her.
In Dragonstone, things are pretty intense, Jon and Dany are getting along, she's starting to believe that the real threat lies beyond the wall ,dany promised that she will fight for Jon and the north if he bends the knee. she even asked for his advice about what she should do.
The best part of the episode took place at the last 15 minutes, Dany has took Drogon, her Dothraki and she went to strikes the Lannisters back .. And that battle, OMFG that battle, after Miguel Sapochnik's masterpiece "Battle Of The Bastards", Matt Shakman has delivered us another masterpiece, "Field Of Fire v.2", one of the greatest battles the TV has ever seen. It was visceral, cinematic and incredibly thrilling and it showed us the horrors of war in such a brutal and stunning way. i was shaking during the whole sequence, so many artistic scenes. The visual effects were beyond perfect i don't even know how to describe it, really it was literally perfect. the soundtrack was breathtaking as always, unbelievable work by Ramin Djawadi.
So, The Spoils Of War has earned the hype, leaving us hungry for more. Season 7 is turning out to be the best season in GOT so far, with only 4 episodes, GOT has already gave us too much. Can't wait for the next upcoming episodes
9.9/10
Family reunions and an intense battle
Tweekums30 December 2018
After the events of the previous episode the Lannisters have the funds to repay the Iron Bank; if Jaime can get it back to King's Landing. Arya arrives at Winterfell and is finally reunited with Sansa and Brandon. At Dragonstone John finds the dragon glass and once again asks Daenerys to help in the upcoming battle in the north; he also advises her not to attack the Red Keep... that doesn't mean she isn't going to attack the Lannister forces elsewhere.
I've enjoyed season seven so far but this episode manages to take things to another level. It started well with the first half being dominated by the reunion of Arya and Sansa. These scenes were suitably handled; at first the guards try to deny Arya access to Winterfell; then when she tells Sansa about her list of people she intends to kill her sister is mildly amused... until she sees what an accomplished fighter Arya has become when she spars with Brienne. Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner and Gwendoline Christie are great in these scenes. As good as that was there was better to come as Jaime and the Lannister army are attacked by the Dothraki horde and Daenerys, who is riding a dragon. This was one of the best battle sequences to date; it started gradually as first a gentle rumble was heard; it quickly built to a crescendo as battle commences and Daenerys's dragon burnt dozens of opposing soldiers when close combat lead to the sort of mayhem one would expect... it had the intensity one would expect from a big budget Hollywood movie rather than a mid-season TV episode. I have no idea how the series will follow up this episode but look forward to finding out.
I've enjoyed season seven so far but this episode manages to take things to another level. It started well with the first half being dominated by the reunion of Arya and Sansa. These scenes were suitably handled; at first the guards try to deny Arya access to Winterfell; then when she tells Sansa about her list of people she intends to kill her sister is mildly amused... until she sees what an accomplished fighter Arya has become when she spars with Brienne. Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner and Gwendoline Christie are great in these scenes. As good as that was there was better to come as Jaime and the Lannister army are attacked by the Dothraki horde and Daenerys, who is riding a dragon. This was one of the best battle sequences to date; it started gradually as first a gentle rumble was heard; it quickly built to a crescendo as battle commences and Daenerys's dragon burnt dozens of opposing soldiers when close combat lead to the sort of mayhem one would expect... it had the intensity one would expect from a big budget Hollywood movie rather than a mid-season TV episode. I have no idea how the series will follow up this episode but look forward to finding out.
Best Of The Season
bijanadhikari5 August 2017
All has been said about how GOT has been losing its quality since season 4 and I kinda agree to some extent but you also have to keep in mind that the show is about to come to an end and they have to rush certain things. And as long as they keep pulling up episodes like this I have no problem how the writer deal with things.
The spoils of War is certainly one of the best episodes this series has put up. Certainly topped Hardhome and is on par with Battle of the bastards and Winds Of Winter(tho I think The children and Rains Of Castamere are both on another level). What this episode does is it puts war in the center with political aspects on the background in a classic game of thrones way. And with one of the best CGI and action sequence the creator pull off yet another masterpiece which shall make what's to come more interesting and nail biting.
The spoils of War is certainly one of the best episodes this series has put up. Certainly topped Hardhome and is on par with Battle of the bastards and Winds Of Winter(tho I think The children and Rains Of Castamere are both on another level). What this episode does is it puts war in the center with political aspects on the background in a classic game of thrones way. And with one of the best CGI and action sequence the creator pull off yet another masterpiece which shall make what's to come more interesting and nail biting.
A 15-minute battle scene padded out to make an episode.
dbro-0029728 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I will not point out the numerous plot holes as other reviewers have done that well enough. What I will say is that the first three quarters of the episode were as dull as any I have seen. The writers seemed to acknowledge this fact by randomly pitting Arya against Brienne in an unnecessary sparring session to artificially add some interest. The Stark reunion was cliched and cheesy, and devoid of any memorable lines; what a waste.
The verbal arm wrestle between Jon and Daenerys did add a degree of curiosity, although I couldn't help but wonder where the real Daenerys was - you know, the one that extolled the virtues of freedom and would have no-one serve her against their will - as she insisted yet again that Jon bend the knee before she would consent to help him save humanity from the hands of the walking dead and their masters. Still, it did make for a nice parallel between Jon and Mance Rayder, who also refused to swallow his pride as leader of his people.
The real action started too late in this episode for me. I remember continually apologising to my father, who I had convinced to watch "one of the best episodes" and telling him repeatedly, "Something has to happen soon." It seems many IMDB reviewers don't care about depth of writing or the completeness of an episode as long as they get their sugar hit in the end.
The strength of Game of Thrones has always been that it refuses to follow the standard Hollywood script, but in the final moment of this episode, Weiss and Benioff reminded us once more how they have forgotten this, with Jaime, who is suddenly a proficient swordsman again, rescued in the nick of time.
Overall, an okay installment, but 9.8 out of 10? My left foot (or hand)!
Where are you Mr Martin? Game of Thrones needs you!
The verbal arm wrestle between Jon and Daenerys did add a degree of curiosity, although I couldn't help but wonder where the real Daenerys was - you know, the one that extolled the virtues of freedom and would have no-one serve her against their will - as she insisted yet again that Jon bend the knee before she would consent to help him save humanity from the hands of the walking dead and their masters. Still, it did make for a nice parallel between Jon and Mance Rayder, who also refused to swallow his pride as leader of his people.
The real action started too late in this episode for me. I remember continually apologising to my father, who I had convinced to watch "one of the best episodes" and telling him repeatedly, "Something has to happen soon." It seems many IMDB reviewers don't care about depth of writing or the completeness of an episode as long as they get their sugar hit in the end.
The strength of Game of Thrones has always been that it refuses to follow the standard Hollywood script, but in the final moment of this episode, Weiss and Benioff reminded us once more how they have forgotten this, with Jaime, who is suddenly a proficient swordsman again, rescued in the nick of time.
Overall, an okay installment, but 9.8 out of 10? My left foot (or hand)!
Where are you Mr Martin? Game of Thrones needs you!
Stupid ending!
mch239 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
It was a good episode but what a stupid ending! Thousands of Dothraki running around in chaos and Jamie and Bronn standing alive? Can you imagine that? And then he even runs against a hurt dragon and he is rescued by diving Bronn? Oh my gosh, this is really sh***. I don't want to watch Jack Sparow, I want to watch a series where you can lost your hand after you met group of unknown men. Where you can get your head cut down after young crazy king decision or you can die just because you was heart by wild boar. It was pity but it was realistic no matter how popular character it was ..
Hell Fire (minor spoilers)
newpapyrus6 August 2017
A tremendous episode! It features a rather interesting and rather intimate moment between Jon and Daenerys. An unexpected and quite entertaining action sequence also occurs between Arya and Brienne. And Jon Snow encounters still another familiar face.
But this episode will mostly be remembered for the simply amazing battle at the end.
The spectacular and horrific battle sequence had me on the edge of my seat. Never have so many of our favorite characters been placed in so much peril-- including the dragon. The epic battle scene was both astonishingly beautiful and shocking as soldiers on both sides fall victim to the cruelty of war from the ground and from the air.
Ironically, in an earlier conversation, Bronn discusses the myth of the 'glory' of war. Unfortunately,his point is suddenly illustrated when he and Jaime suddenly find themselves enveloped in an absolutely terrifying battle which will probably psychologically scar these characters for life-- if they survive:-)
But this episode will mostly be remembered for the simply amazing battle at the end.
The spectacular and horrific battle sequence had me on the edge of my seat. Never have so many of our favorite characters been placed in so much peril-- including the dragon. The epic battle scene was both astonishingly beautiful and shocking as soldiers on both sides fall victim to the cruelty of war from the ground and from the air.
Ironically, in an earlier conversation, Bronn discusses the myth of the 'glory' of war. Unfortunately,his point is suddenly illustrated when he and Jaime suddenly find themselves enveloped in an absolutely terrifying battle which will probably psychologically scar these characters for life-- if they survive:-)
Dracarys
meagnad6 August 2017
One of the finest episodes of GOT. This episode just raised the expectation. Previous 3 episodes keep cersei ahead but mother of dragon took one episode to make it equal or go ahead. This episode surely a good execution of story line. Let's see what happens to the next episode. Expecting more from episode 5.
Loved it.
haroldareynoldsIV6 August 2017
I knew Game of Thrones was good, and I slowly became a fan recently, but I was reserved in how much of a fan I was...until tonight. I now officially love the show. Anyone who has not seen it yet and who are only watching shows like the Walking Dead are missing out. This is the Walking Dead on steroids and much much better. It's a great show.
This is the moment so many have waited for for years. Let's hope they can keep them coming like this.
This is the moment so many have waited for for years. Let's hope they can keep them coming like this.
When you think it cant get better
andresvicunat4 February 2018
Best show
tusharmarch-021114 January 2021
The Best Battle episode
abdiluqman-4759311 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This was the best battle episode in game of thrones,similar to BOB But the main difference was the climax at the end,Tensions were high and at the end of the episode,we were left in ahuge suspense as to what happened to jaimie.That how you end an episode.
Impressing as h...
IamInge6 August 2019
D&D prove again that they can't write/produce battles and desperately need a military adviser...
photopro-1037610 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Game of Thrones fans/viewers...if you haven't watched Season 7, Episode 4 - please don't read this yet!
****Spoilers**** Spoilers****
Now...
As I said last night before it aired - because I watched it two days ago...D&D can't do decent battle scenes and desperately need a good military adviser/consultant.
I would love to meet and imp-slap the moron who came up with the idea of using the dragon to conduct dragon-fire ''strafing runs" on the wagons during the battle...for starters destroying the wagons is not only the lowest of priorities during a battle - it is actually the exact opposite of what you would want to do. Particularly since we just had a scene in which Dany mentioned that her Unsullied lack food/supplies for marching across Westeros.
***Writers/Production Staff meeting*** "Hey guys, let's spend time during the very height of the battle destroying wagons full of food and other military necessities...it will look really good on screen! We have to make sure she doesn't destroy the one odd looking wagon though with the anti-dragon, rapid-loading scorpion ***actually it is a ballista*** though."
And of the two things being transported from The Reach...FOOD and GOLD??
"Hmmm, we're using wagons to transport GOLD and FOOD from The Reach...let's make sure that the GOLD actually arrives in King's Landing and that we destroy the wagons carrying food and other military necessities despite the fact that we can use all of the stuff. It's so important to 'kill the wagons' full of goodies during the battle...well EXCEPT that one that is carrying a weapon to kill dragons!"
***SUGGESTION: Perhaps, strafe the Lannister|Tarly battle line instead...and make life even easier for your Dothraki???****
Seriously, who is the c#nt who wrote and planned this one out???
Especially idiotic right after having the scene in which she mentioned the Unsullied lacked supplies for a march across Westeros!
***And it is quite convenient that Highgarden possesses enough physical gold/wealth in one place to pay off the entire debt owed to the Bank of Bravos...handy that just one place in your Seven Kingdoms has enough money to repay your vast debt to a foreign bank 😉 lazy writing! Apparently, the Seven Kingdoms needs a new tax system...since it is bankrupt but its vassals enormously wealthy. Perhaps Highgarden should have deposited its vast wealth in Switzerland - I mean Bravos***
Arya saved the episode...she wouldn't have fared well using a heavy sword...but all of her scenes were winners. 9 out of 10 for Arya.
Battle gets a 5...and almost all of that because of the cinematography...the writing and nonsense they did - wrecked it though. But at least it wasn't as bad as BOB...which D&D totally screwed up...most people aren't aware of them messing that up. Can't blame the Director for it...he had to work for 2 guys who don't know what they're doing.
****Spoilers**** Spoilers****
Now...
As I said last night before it aired - because I watched it two days ago...D&D can't do decent battle scenes and desperately need a good military adviser/consultant.
I would love to meet and imp-slap the moron who came up with the idea of using the dragon to conduct dragon-fire ''strafing runs" on the wagons during the battle...for starters destroying the wagons is not only the lowest of priorities during a battle - it is actually the exact opposite of what you would want to do. Particularly since we just had a scene in which Dany mentioned that her Unsullied lack food/supplies for marching across Westeros.
***Writers/Production Staff meeting*** "Hey guys, let's spend time during the very height of the battle destroying wagons full of food and other military necessities...it will look really good on screen! We have to make sure she doesn't destroy the one odd looking wagon though with the anti-dragon, rapid-loading scorpion ***actually it is a ballista*** though."
And of the two things being transported from The Reach...FOOD and GOLD??
"Hmmm, we're using wagons to transport GOLD and FOOD from The Reach...let's make sure that the GOLD actually arrives in King's Landing and that we destroy the wagons carrying food and other military necessities despite the fact that we can use all of the stuff. It's so important to 'kill the wagons' full of goodies during the battle...well EXCEPT that one that is carrying a weapon to kill dragons!"
***SUGGESTION: Perhaps, strafe the Lannister|Tarly battle line instead...and make life even easier for your Dothraki???****
Seriously, who is the c#nt who wrote and planned this one out???
Especially idiotic right after having the scene in which she mentioned the Unsullied lacked supplies for a march across Westeros!
***And it is quite convenient that Highgarden possesses enough physical gold/wealth in one place to pay off the entire debt owed to the Bank of Bravos...handy that just one place in your Seven Kingdoms has enough money to repay your vast debt to a foreign bank 😉 lazy writing! Apparently, the Seven Kingdoms needs a new tax system...since it is bankrupt but its vassals enormously wealthy. Perhaps Highgarden should have deposited its vast wealth in Switzerland - I mean Bravos***
Arya saved the episode...she wouldn't have fared well using a heavy sword...but all of her scenes were winners. 9 out of 10 for Arya.
Battle gets a 5...and almost all of that because of the cinematography...the writing and nonsense they did - wrecked it though. But at least it wasn't as bad as BOB...which D&D totally screwed up...most people aren't aware of them messing that up. Can't blame the Director for it...he had to work for 2 guys who don't know what they're doing.
Disappointing lack of military research.
tkk310714 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Mediocre episode with a disappointing ending. The script seems rather rushed for this episode, it is like they producer think they can hide their plot holes with cool effects. The military strategies implemented by Daenerys can be surpassed by those of a toddler. Why did daenerys not just fly along the line of soldiers and burn them all in one blaze of glory rather than only use her dragon to break their line and have her Dothraki ride directly into a shieldwall? Why did they ride directly into the shieldwall when the line was broken? Why did she burn the supply line when the battle was obviously won? She just burned her own loot... Why do the writers make no attempt to hide Bronn and Jaimes plot armor?
Heart Pumping Sequence! Treat for your eyes!
gauravs237 August 2017
Well, this episode goes right at the top of the list for this season and among the top ones across all seasons.
The winter fell sequence is so emotionally satisfying and you would definitely be touched by the scenes there.
Well, coming to the title - 'Spoils of War', this war sequence is treat for your eyes. No words are enough to thank the writers, producers and directors of this show who bring us such magnanimous display on the TV. All I can say is when the war sequence ended, my heart was pumping hard and my body was shivering. You got to see it to feel it!
The winter fell sequence is so emotionally satisfying and you would definitely be touched by the scenes there.
Well, coming to the title - 'Spoils of War', this war sequence is treat for your eyes. No words are enough to thank the writers, producers and directors of this show who bring us such magnanimous display on the TV. All I can say is when the war sequence ended, my heart was pumping hard and my body was shivering. You got to see it to feel it!
Easily one of the best episodes of the show.
thecritiquer5 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I can't begin to describe how thrilled I am to see GoT in it's former glory of unpredictability, albeit with some big plot holes. I'll start off with the one big issue season 7 has. Timing. They're literally taking such huge time leaps that it becomes unconvincing, if not too convenient. Dany dropping on High Garden just moments after igniting the sparks between herself and Jon seems unsettling.
But that doesn't mean it wasn't entertaining. Every single storyline was at its best. Just when I thought Ep 3 might be the mid-season peak, Ep4 comes leaking forward. I remember finding myself unable to digest how tables turned upon Daenerys even though she had the strongest case at the beginning of S7. But one must not mistake her silence to be her weakness. But more on that later.
-The episode kicks off with the Tyrell gold being packed off to King's Landing. Jaime is sulking over his dilemmas and learning his lessons like the tragic bad guy that he is.
-Arya returns! Arya has really grown to be one of the most interesting characters this season. Her return to home will leave you teary- eyed. Her fighting expertise was breathtaking. We see another throwback this episode with Arya being turned away by the guards at the gate of winterfell, a lot like she had been at King's Landing back in season 1. Also, let's not forget "Chaos is a ladder", which is not merely a throwback but also a warning to Baelish.
-Bran 's storyline is the only one that seems sloppy to me at the moment. He is the three-eyed-raven. He knows some important facts that he must inform Sansa. He can start with how Baelish betrayed Ned. He is fully aware of how Baelish is constantly trying to get into Sansa 's head. Maybe a little warning would do. I don't see a reason why he needs to wait for Jon's return to do so, except for the reason of packing season finale with every big info possible.
-Jon and Dany is going to happen. Jon is interested, Davos will tell you that. Dany needs some reacquaintance with love. Jon discovers how Dany has been chosen by her people just as much as he has been chosen by his. Both have earned their names.
-Now the best part. Timeline jumps to weeks later and Jaime is lazily taking his troops to King's Landing, unaware of the screamers and fire emitting beasts coming his way. If you thought Hardhome was mesmerising, wait till you see the giant dragon flying through the air with his wings wide open covering a large chunk of screaming Dothraki hordes. This is easily the best battle scene ever directed on Game of Thrones. The amount of CG used on this pays off. Dany alone finishes off half the Lannister army. Thus episodes throws fan armies into battle. Jaime Vs Dany and Tyrions dilemma through all of this shows pretty much how neutral fans must be feeling.
Overall, this episode approaches perfection as much as it could with the minor fixable plot-holes. Hopefully, they will fix the misses soon.
9.5/10.
But that doesn't mean it wasn't entertaining. Every single storyline was at its best. Just when I thought Ep 3 might be the mid-season peak, Ep4 comes leaking forward. I remember finding myself unable to digest how tables turned upon Daenerys even though she had the strongest case at the beginning of S7. But one must not mistake her silence to be her weakness. But more on that later.
-The episode kicks off with the Tyrell gold being packed off to King's Landing. Jaime is sulking over his dilemmas and learning his lessons like the tragic bad guy that he is.
-Arya returns! Arya has really grown to be one of the most interesting characters this season. Her return to home will leave you teary- eyed. Her fighting expertise was breathtaking. We see another throwback this episode with Arya being turned away by the guards at the gate of winterfell, a lot like she had been at King's Landing back in season 1. Also, let's not forget "Chaos is a ladder", which is not merely a throwback but also a warning to Baelish.
-Bran 's storyline is the only one that seems sloppy to me at the moment. He is the three-eyed-raven. He knows some important facts that he must inform Sansa. He can start with how Baelish betrayed Ned. He is fully aware of how Baelish is constantly trying to get into Sansa 's head. Maybe a little warning would do. I don't see a reason why he needs to wait for Jon's return to do so, except for the reason of packing season finale with every big info possible.
-Jon and Dany is going to happen. Jon is interested, Davos will tell you that. Dany needs some reacquaintance with love. Jon discovers how Dany has been chosen by her people just as much as he has been chosen by his. Both have earned their names.
-Now the best part. Timeline jumps to weeks later and Jaime is lazily taking his troops to King's Landing, unaware of the screamers and fire emitting beasts coming his way. If you thought Hardhome was mesmerising, wait till you see the giant dragon flying through the air with his wings wide open covering a large chunk of screaming Dothraki hordes. This is easily the best battle scene ever directed on Game of Thrones. The amount of CG used on this pays off. Dany alone finishes off half the Lannister army. Thus episodes throws fan armies into battle. Jaime Vs Dany and Tyrions dilemma through all of this shows pretty much how neutral fans must be feeling.
Overall, this episode approaches perfection as much as it could with the minor fixable plot-holes. Hopefully, they will fix the misses soon.
9.5/10.
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