Game of Thrones 3X5 Review “Kissed by Fire”
After Khaleesi some ultimate show of power in the last episode I came into this week’s episode with high expectations, mostly hoping to see more of Khaleesi this week and also of the wildlings.
The hounds battle scene with the dude from the brotherhood of no banners was a bit of a let down but at least he didn’t die because I have come to like this character. Pity Ariya doesn’t understand how their world works, she’s kinda like Ned in that regard but maybe it’s because she’s still really young.
We see John Snow is still trying to prove his allegiance to the wildlings. I must admit I didn’t expect John and Igrit’s relationship to progress so far so quickly but I guess they had to fast forward since we have only 10 episodes a season.
I felt sorry for Jaime when Lord Bolton made him think something happened to Cersei, he already had his hand cut off and lost his dignity he never needed to salt his wounds further but with that said Jaime’s relief when he found out Cersei was alive and we was somewhat amusing because of the way he fell to the floor. I’m pretty sure Brienne is feeling the epitome of pity for him, too bad she’s alone in her feelings.
When the dude was peeling away the rotting flesh from Jaime’s arm I almost Couldn’t bare to watch it, but at least we see some of his male ego is still intact when he opted out of milk of poppy.
I’m not sure why Cersei believes she can trust Baylish, part of me is wondering if she’s plotting against him but I think right now he’s of no importance to her. I think though it’s highly likely he may double cross her with any information he gives about the Tyrell’s, that’s if it becomes necessary for him to hide information from her.
If I did a review of last week’s episode I would have voiced my respect for Marjorie’s grandmother, she’s hardcore, the meeting between Tyrion and her was a recipe for laughter to be had.
As we see Tyrion is syncing into Baylish’s role as master of coin.
I always figured Rob wasn’t up to the task of being a leader, he has good battle strategies but that’s about it and this episode and others proves my point, he couldn’t make his own decisions, he had to let his mother, wife and Uncle advise him on what to do. None of which are necessarily the best advisors, I mean his mother impulsively freed Jaime Lannister, his uncle impulsively went into battle disobeying his orders and his wife was a neutral medic who doesn’t even condone war much less to give advice on strategic movements in one. Even if their advice works out which is highly likely, he should have thought of it himself. Then instead of doing something that makes sense he chose to lose men over his ego.
I was excited to see more about Stannis’ wife in this episode, she embodies her description well, the babies in jars was a nice touch and seeing his daughter. I also loved seeing Stannis, he’s a looker.
I’m not sure whether Jaime likes Brienne or Brienne likes Jaime or they both like each other but it seems like the writers are subtly hinting at an attraction, I could tell Jaime was planning to join Brienne in the bath, it was kinda hilarious. I loved that they finally let Jaime divulge what occurred with the mad king and to Brienne.
I’m so anxious to see Khaleesi’s unsullied in battle, I’m definitely losing patience in he storyline.
When Rob came up with the idea to take casterly rock I was pleased because thus far he was looking terribly weak minded. Will he succeed with this plan? I have no idea but I’m interested to see how this plays out.
I know most people hate Sansa but I don’t really, I mostly pity her so I’m glad she’s catching a break for now. I’m hoping Marjorie is sincere but we have no way of knowing since she’s a master manipulater plus her brother is homosexual as we know so I don’t know how that possible marriage would play out for Sansa if it occurs because as we saw the guy that lay with Laurys was planted by Baylish, I figured he was planning something but I didn’t consider this, this just makes me even more interested in seeing what he’s going to do with Cersei.
Now I’m wondering if Baylish is the one who told Cersei about the Tyrell’s intentions for Sansa, logically it would make sense because freeing her up from Laurys would give him the opportunity to marry her like he wants. I think that’s the only way he’d aid Cersei if it benefits him which it would.
I was pretty much shocked when Tywin implied that Tyrion wed Sansa, probably just as shocked as Tyrion was , no wonder Cersei had a big smile on her face, that development made me doubt Baylish’s involvement in Cersei finding out, well unless she tricked him somehow. Tyrion would be a great husband to her still. Cersei’s smile was clearly short lived when Tywin told her what she had to do, I kinda feel sorry for her, she is the way she is because of how Tywin treats them.
I’m pretty sure next week will be great, the building up has been going on long enough.
