Necrotongue

A surprisingly good episode. The Hound has always been a favorite of mine, but he's becoming even more entertaining as time goes on. For some reason, watching him reminded me of Terminator 2 and the whole idea of teaching an old cyborg new tricks. After some slow pacing, Daenerys's storyline is picking up again, and hopefully, things will start to get more exciting at the Wall too.

There were many things I liked about the third season, especially House Lannister. Not a single member of the family annoyed me. I also enjoyed Daenerys’s storyline more, as it wasn’t limited to a long journey from point A to point B this time. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for what was happening beyond the Wall. Excellent scenes too often alternated with boring or weird ones (especially Jon’s actions). What I definitely liked was the final solution of the Stark question, but I was disappointed by the episodes with almost zero plot, a lot of prattle, and virtually no story development.

The finale felt weaker than the previous one. On a personal note, I'm not a fan of Bran's storyline at all and I'm not looking forward to its return in the next season. That said, I do enjoy the show whenever these characters are on screen: The Hound, the Lannisters, and Varys. They are the main reason behind my rating.

One of the few truly action-packed episodes. It felt like an entirely different creative team took over for this one. Every storyline delivered intense action, and the wedding massacre was just the cherry on top.

Finally, a change for the better. This episode was still heavy on dialogue, but it wasn’t just dull chatter — the difference was immediately noticeable. Tyrion carried most of the episode, and it was a joy to watch and listen to him. The creators also breathed new life into Daenerys’s storyline, and I wish my favorite character, the Hound, would get more screen time.

If it hadn’t been for the strong ending, I would have rated it just two stars. But that final scene bumped it up a bit, as the last few minutes were more interesting than the rest of the episode combined. I’ve seen episodes that were heavily dialogue-driven and still rated them positively, but those conversations were impactful. When the most dramatic part of the episode is Shae’s (almost) monologue about her status after Tyrion’s wedding, something’s off.

The creators decided to spice up this episode with almost no plot development, and I'm not impressed. The events crucial to the story’s progression could have easily fit into ten minutes. On the upside, rock climbing enthusiasts probably enjoyed this one, though Ygritte’s climb finale was laughably weak. At least Littlefinger’s monologue at the end was worth it.

Not bad, but the previous two episodes were slightly better. Daenerys's storyline was once again slow and on the sidelines, and the same goes for the events beyond the Wall. This time, the focus was on the Brotherhood, Jaime, and King's Landing.

Another top-notch episode with a strong ending, captivating storyline, and great atmosphere, which isn’t always a given with this series. There was plenty of action, but the quality of the dialogue stood out too. The conversation between Varys and Olenna was a highlight, and I was thoroughly entertained by Varys's revenge.

The best of the third season so far. Edmure Tully's humiliation was entertaining, the rearranging of chairs at the Small Council meeting was hilarious, and Podrick's unexpected success had me in stitches. Plus, the events in Astapor and beyond the Wall started to gain momentum. The episode had a great atmosphere and a fantastic ending, leaving me finally satisfied.