A good episode, which seemed light on drama but heavy on entertainment. I'm a little worried because there's only two episodes left this season and things dont seem to be moving fast enough for anything substantial to happen the remainder of Season 3, but I'm probably wrong. With that said, I enjoyed this episode because the main focus was on three main characters that I like spending time with: Tyrion, Stannis and Daenerys.
At King's Landing, we get out first wedding of many planned weddings with Tyrion and Sansa. Everyone involved in the affair seemed miserable and looked like they were contemplating their doomed arrangements. The only one seeming to have a good time is Joffrey, until Tyrion awesomely tells him off and blames it on the alcohol. In the end, Tyrion demonstrates he's a decent husband to Sansa by telling her she never has to "consume their marriage" unless she wants to.
Meanwhile, we get some nice scenes of Stannis and Davos having a heart to heart about Melisandre. Stannis explains to him that he's seen things Melisandre has done that he can not deny, of which Davos has no answer for. Gendry gets brought into the mix and Melisandre cruelly tricks him into thinking that he's going to have sex with her, only to have him take off his clothes so she could unleash some leeches on him. Daenerys meets with the "Second Sons" and things go very well for her, she somehow gets one of their leaders to turn on the others and pledge his allegiance to her.
Overall, the episode went by super quick and left me wanting more, which is usually a good sign. Bad news is that there won't be a new episode next week and we're gonna have to wait two weeks until Episode 9. Good news is that Episode 9's of Season 1 and 2 were the best episodes of their seasons. Season 1 Episode 9 was Baelor (aka Ned Stark dies), Season 2 Episode 9 was Blackwater, which I consider to be the best GoT episode so far. See you guys in two weeks!
Observations:
-Arya and the Hound are the new odd couple. I look forward to her reunion with Catelyn and Robb if that's going to happen.
-The first "Second Son" guy who talks to Daenerys had the demeanor of a douchebag meathead.
-Davos teaching himself to read was somewhat adorable.
-"If you ever call me sister again I"ll have you strangled in your sleep". Cersei don't play.
-Does Joffrey suddenly have a thing for Sansa again or what?
-Why didn't Sansa bend down for Tyrion to cloak her instead of waiting until he asked her, seemed like an obvious thing to do after Joffrey took away his chair.
-You would think everyone in the Knight's Watch would know how to start a fire.
-Did Sam leave that dagger behind? It seemed so cool and useful.
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