As usual this episode follows multiple intertwined plot strands. Jon Snow and the Wildlings are now south of the wall and heading for Castle Black; we also learn that Orell dislikes Jon because of his jealousy of his relationship with Ygritte as well as general distrust. Also in the north Bran and those with him head towards the wall and he reveals his intention to go north of the wall rather than go to Castle Black. Back in King's Landing Tywin Lannister has a talk with Joffrey that subtly demonstrates what he thinks of his grandson and Tyrion's engagement to Sansa makes things difficult between him and Shae. Elsewhere Arya flees from the Brotherhood and finds herself in the hands of the Hound and Theon's torment appears to be over when a couple of young beauties untie him
only for things to get much worse when his tormentor returns. Jaime and Brienne are finally separated and he is sent back towards King's Landing; however he persuades is captors to turn back when he learns what is likely to happen to Brienne. Across the Narrow Sea Daenerys intends to free the slaves in the city of Yunkai; by force if necessary.
As the third series starts to approach its end the tensions are rising nicely; sometimes in obvious ways, such as Arya being grabbed by the Hound and sometimes in more subtle ways, such as how Robb's attendants talking about Lord Frey taking offence if they allow the rains to delay their arrival at his castle. Once again one has to feel sorry for Theon despite his previous behaviour although at times the scene felt like an excuse for more nudity. Some may find the episode a bit dialogue heavy but I rather enjoyed it; especially the scenes between Tywin and Joffrey where the former's every word dripped with polite contempt and a lighter scene where Bronn teased Tyrion about his predicament with Sansa and Shae. Those preferring action should enjoy the episodes end where Jaime shows that he intends to protect Brienne even if that means jumping unarmed into a bear pit to rescue her! While there is little action in Daenerys's scene it was fun and hinted at a battle to come. Overall another enjoyable episode.
As the third series starts to approach its end the tensions are rising nicely; sometimes in obvious ways, such as Arya being grabbed by the Hound and sometimes in more subtle ways, such as how Robb's attendants talking about Lord Frey taking offence if they allow the rains to delay their arrival at his castle. Once again one has to feel sorry for Theon despite his previous behaviour although at times the scene felt like an excuse for more nudity. Some may find the episode a bit dialogue heavy but I rather enjoyed it; especially the scenes between Tywin and Joffrey where the former's every word dripped with polite contempt and a lighter scene where Bronn teased Tyrion about his predicament with Sansa and Shae. Those preferring action should enjoy the episodes end where Jaime shows that he intends to protect Brienne even if that means jumping unarmed into a bear pit to rescue her! While there is little action in Daenerys's scene it was fun and hinted at a battle to come. Overall another enjoyable episode.