Game of Thrones ends its best season yet with one of it's strongest episodes. As a conclusion to the past two seasons; the episode is both epic and fitting. Firstly, Arya and the Hound resolves with the Hound dying; as we've always expected would happen. He dies a sad, broken man and Arya shows coldness and mercilessness by not granting his wish to be executed. Secondly and more importantly, the father and son relationship of Tywin and Tyrion ends with Tyrion murdering Tywin. This has been building since the introduction of Tywin's character. All the way back to Season 1 when Tywin was introduced; Tyrion told Shae a story about how Tywin hired a prostitute to trick him and he fell for it. This episode ends with the final resolution to that story; after Tyrion strangles Shae when he finds her in Tywin's bed. A tremendous moment for Tyrion, the Lannister family and the world of Westeros.
Season 4 has been great, so great I have a hard time believing that 10 episodes have gone by. A lot happened this year; which is crazy to think about how it only covers half of a book. Starting with Joffrey's wedding in episode 2, every episode has had a major plot development or driving action. This finale is no exception. "The Children" leaves us wanting more Game of Thrones than any other of the season finales to date.
Grade: 9.5
Notes:
- At 66 minutes, the longest Game of Thrones episode to date.
- We start off with Jon Snow walking like a badass. Then toasting with Mance, like badasses.
- Out of the mist, Stannis and Davos whaaaaaa.
- Everyone get ready for a Frankenstein's monster version of the Mountain.
- Rebelling against her father gets Cersei horny for her brother.
- What kind of braid is Daenerys wearing? It looks cool.
- Daenerys needs to go see How to Train Your Dragon 1 and 2.
- Ygritte, bringing new meaning to the term "fiery redhead".
- NOOooooo Jojen.
- "You can shit later there's people coming".
- Brienne vs the Hound, didn't want any of them to die. Brutal fight.
- Jamie and Tyrion's bro hug. The feels.
- Wrong time for Shae to be in Tywin's bed. He really did love her.
- Tywin dies unceremoniously on the toilet, at Tyrion's hands. Happy Father's day Tywin.
- Vary hears the bells and proceeds to get the f*** out of there.
- Arya sails into Season 5.
Editor's note: Another year has gone by. Thanks to everyone who read these reviews an/or discussed the show with me. Even those who complained to me about my review being a day late (in 2 instances this year) haha =P. Watching Game of Thrones with you all has made it a much funner, more enriching experience <3 Bring on Season 5!
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