Game of Thrones (TV Series) Lord Snow (2011) User Reviews

Intrigues and Discoveries

[claudio_carvalho · 7/10 · 7 April 2014]

Ned Stark arrives at the King's Landing and is summoned to attend a meeting of the small council and he learns that King Robert is bankrupted. The he meets Arya and explains the attitude of her sister that will marry Joffrey. Bran does not remember what happened to him and will never walk again. Catelyn travels to King's landing with Rodrik Cassel to show the dagger to her husband and she is protected by her old friend Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish that hides her in her brothel. Jon Snow uses his skills to train the Night's Watch. Daenerys uses sex to control and impose on Khal Drogo and his warriors. Catelyn and Ned Stark discover the name of the owner of the dagger used by the assassin.

"Lord Snow" shows Catelyn and Ned Stark discovering the owner of the dagger. Ned also finds the economic situation of the realm. Arya now is learning how to fight sword and her bastard brother is finding leadership among the Night's Watch. But the best part is Daenerys finally acting like a queen. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Lord Snow"

Arrival in King's Landing

[Tweekums · 9/10 · 2 August 2015]

Ned and his daughters Arya and Sansa have arrived in the capital and Ned immediately finds himself at work as he meets the King's counsellors; these include Petyr Baelish, an old friend of Ned's wife who still carries a torch for her and Lord Varys, a man who seems to know everything that is happening in the kingdom. It isn't long before Catelyn Stark is also in the capital; she is trying to find out who provided the dagger that was to be used to kill Bran and soon the finger is pointing at Tyrion Lannister. Meanwhile Tyrion is at The Wall with Jon Snow; here we learn more about the Night Watch; they aren't the great army of legend, rather they are undermanned and unprepared for the long winter that is to come. Elsewhere we learn that Bran has no memory of how he came to fall from the wall and over the sea Daenerys learns that she is pregnant and Viserys learns that the Dothraki will side with his sister over him.

While this episode lacked real action it more than made up for it with intrigue and the introduction to soon interesting new characters. Aidan Gillen is suitably slippery as Baelish a character who manages to be friendly yet potentially dangerous, Conleth Hill is also great as Lord Varys; a mercurial character who seems to know everything he needs to survive in the dangerous city of King's Landing. The final introduction of the episode was Arya's 'dance' instructor Syrio Forel; he was only in it for a few minutes but I have a feeling he will be a great character; Miltos Yerolemou was great in the role. Here we also see Arya developing nicely as a character; Maisie Williams has a couple of great scenes; first with Sean Bean, playing her father, then when Syrio starts teaching her how to use a sword.

Other highlights of the episode included an interesting conversation between Queen Cersei and her son Joffrey; Lena Headey and Jack Gleeson are great in these roles… clearly the two characters are as bad as each other. The scene where Viserys makes the mistake of confronting his sister was rewarding as it showed that power is slipping from this vile character and his sister now has it; again Harry Lloyd and Emilia Clarke are great.

Overall another fine episode that shows you don't need lots of action in every episode to keep the audience gripped.

Full of Intrigue!

[g-bodyl · 9/10 · 24 May 2015]

This is the third episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. There is nothing much in the way of action, but it does deliver on terms of political intrigue and rapid characterization. Everyone's character is developed even more in this episode. So far, my favorite scenes are the ones involving Ned Stark as the chief adviser to the king and Jon Snow in his training up north.

In this episode, "Lord Snow," Ned Stark and his daughters arrive in King's Landing and Ned is put to work right away. His wife comes to visit him to tell him about Bran's attempted murder. Jon Snow trains up north to much scorn but he may have found a Lannister friend. Meanwhile across the seas, Daenerys refuse to take orders from her brother.

Overall, this is a rather great episode. It's light on the episode, but the political side of the show is prevalent and interesting. I also liked how Arya is training with the sword, despite going against the rules of society.

My Grade: A

Fantastic ambivalent dance

[igoatabase · 9/10 · 2 May 2011]

From beginning to end the experience was even more immersive than in the previous installments. The last sequence with Arya brought me back to the time I was dreaming about Willow. What a refreshing ending ! And how worrying to turn her cute and joyful sword dance into a battle Ned remembered ! Is she destined to become a Joan of Arc ? Will she have to disguise as a man to fight beside her father and brothers ? Daenerys, Jon Snow… There're so many characters to care about and others like Jaime Lannister to hate ! In fact I wonder why her evil brother is still alive. A king ? He seems all alone and powerless so I really hope we'll learn more about him in the upcoming episodes. But around them we really assisted to a ballet of wonders. From the exotic environments to the artifacts TV has never felt so fantastic. Comparing it to The Lord of the Rings trilogy is nearly an insult considering that show has already grown on us and imposed its own unique identity. Moreover once the episode was over I couldn't help imagining what would happen next and it's definitely the mark of greatness. The little boy in his bed who just woke up and wants to get scared because his reality couldn't be more frightening. The old lady did a vicious job at telling the story ! And what was happening on Jon's side perfectly matched her words. But in the end beside the majestic castles and bamboos in the wind the one scene I have decided to keep gently in a corner of my mind is the heartwarming passage between Ned and Arya in her bedroom. The most inspiring father and daughter relationship ! Last but not least I already want to learn Dothraki ! The unique language definitely contributes to the authenticity of the show.

Little Bit Slower - But Good

[Rainey-Dawn · 8/10 · 14 September 2018]

This episode I found a little slower than the first two - but it's good and a necessary part of the story. Best part about this was watching Viserys Targaryen get his! I'm sorry but I find him as bad as Joffrey, Joffrey's mother Cersei and her lover and brother Jamie Lannister. I dislike others but it's Viserys, Joffrey, Cersei and Jamie that I can't stand - yuck! The episodes will only get better as these 4 get worse. Thoroughly enjoying this series so far.

8.5/10

A good introduction to Littlefinger, Varys and Syrio Forrell

[slightlymad22 · 8/10 · 3 September 2014]

In the third episode, Ned and his daughters finally reach the capital of King's Landing. Where we meet a host of new characters. We are introduced to Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen), aka "Littlefinger," and Coneth Hill is perfect as Varys, the King's Master of Whisperers.

The scenes at the Wall give us plenty of Tyrion, (which in my opinion is a good thing) There are a lot of fine moments in this episode, in particular a couple of scenes with Arya. The high point is the final scene which features Arya as she studies swordsmanship.

Jaime's more fleshed out here. One of my favourite scenes was where Eddard enters the throne room (the first time we see both the throne room and the Iron Throne). It's another great tension filled scene between the two and I enjoyed it. Another great scene is the farewell between Jon and Tyrion. The scenes between the two of them have been some of my favourites so far, as I'm a bit sad that there may not be any more.

But a key scene for this episode is between Ned and Arya, and how they spend their time together. Maisie Williams is showcased, and is predictably fantastic, it's a well done scene and Maisie seems capable of great chemistry with Sean Bean and, indeed, everyone else she acts with so far.

Maisie Williams simply steals this episode for me. She had some good scenes including a rather hilarious line. Her scene with Ned (Sean Bean) was a touching one, and her scene with dancing master Syrio Forell is one of my favourites of the season so far.

As for the rest of the cast Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau proves to be a fine pantomime villain as Jaime Lannister and Harry Lloyd is terrific as Viserys.

An Episode of Setups

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 17 April 2015]

There is potential betrayal everywhere. The incestuous queen has a vision and it doesn't include her fat husband. She dotes on her son who is a frightened little ass who plans to run his kingdom on the backs of the northerners. His mother tells him to ignore what happens and he can make up his own stories later. Bran wakes but has no memory of things, but he knows he has permanently lost the use of his legs. There are so many pretenders now and how things shake out is what this show is about. What all would see as a little girl is beginning to show herself as the true warrior, but we will have to wait for that. Meanwhile, a winter like no one has seen seems to be entering. Winters here, like summers, can last for years.

Winter is Coming

[inefableataraxia · 10/10 · 22 December 2018]

"It felt like justice. Is that what you tell yourself at night? You're a servant of justice? That you were avenging my father when you shoved your sword in Aerys Targaryen's back? Tell me, if I'd stabbed the mad king in the belly instead of the back, would you admire me more? You served him well... When serving was safe." Ned honor make him dislike Jaime actions, because he broke his vow. And yet I think he did what was right, even if he didn't had the best intentions. Joffrey is like how he is thanks to his mother and the ambient he live on. He expect to do whatever he pleases in the right moment like his mother says. "Everyone who isn't us ir our enemy." Arya is a promising character, negleting everything related to prince, Queen or King. It could be related with age but still. She doesn't want to be a princess and she doesn't follow normal traditions. Is like she is neglecting the world she lives on. I am intersted to see what is of her in some years. Peter Dinklage actuation is superb. I really like his tone that is charismatic and wise mixed up with some arrogance. The King doesn't particularly like the Lannister or the Kingslayer. Daenerys as the Khaleesi is growing up and even is now giving birth to a child. This 3rd epsiode is amazing starting from the scenery to the characters growing up slowly each chapter and I am especially waiting to see what "The winter is coming" Will bring to the table this next episodes.

GOT Binge...

[jcbsn · 10/10 · 18 June 2016]

Eddard Stark is growing on me, and I'm starting to pull for him (although I'm still a little torn up over my experience with Boromir...), and Jaime Lannister dies soon, hopefully. In fact I hope they all die, except for Tyrion. He seems like a cool dude, too. At least we've finally seen the thrown. Minor complaint, for how graphic this show is I'm a little disappointed Bran isn't for mangled after the fall. Although we haven't seen the full extend of his injuries.

I didn't put together that the chick could have saved her wolf by simply telling the truth about what happened by the river. She seems to realize that as well. "Stick them with the pointy end!" Lol, awesome. I hope Arya kills that little prick. She also asks the right questions.

Really liking the development of the bastard child, Jon Snow. Slightly feeling stereotypical about what I think is going to end up happening with him, but he seems like a solid character through three episodes.

"When winter does come, gods help us all if we're not ready!"

[Hey_Sweden · 7/10 · 18 November 2019]

Among the assorted story threads of this solid third episode of the series: Ned Stark arrives at King's Landing, and is dismayed by the reckless spending done by the King. Poor Bran learns that he has been crippled for life after his fall. Daenerys starts to acclimate well to the life of a queen, also learning that she has become pregnant (with a boy, she believes). Jon Snow, Ned's illegitimate son, undertakes the training necessary to become a member of the Night's Watch.

As usual, this viewer is impressed with the level of care and precision that the cast and crew of this series show off. 'Game of Thrones' was given a true cinematic flair, indeed, with some incredible sets and locations alike, and the cast absolutely shines in their colourful roles. They grace us with some truly excellent performances, totally immersing us in this antiquated, classic fantasy world. Sean Bean in particular has always been one of this viewers' favourite actors, and it's nice to see him as the lead protagonist in a series when he'd made his name playing various villains. (Leading to that amusing running joke of how often he's been killed off in movies.) It was also a treat to see such veterans as Julian Glover ("The Empire Strikes Back", "For Your Eyes Only") and Peter Vaughan ("Straw Dogs", "Brazil") in guest starring roles.

The dialogue is still an invigorating mix of antiquated speech & delivery, and pointed use of cuss words. Best of all, 'Lord Snow' successfully walks a line between very serious and heartfelt moments and some priceless humour (like Tyrion urinating off the top of The Wall at one point).

The series continues to be fun to watch.

Seven out of 10.

Yet Another Solid Episode!

[gab-14712 · 9/10 · 30 April 2019]

"Lord Snow" is the Game of Thrones episode where most people agree that it finally came into its own. The characters we met in the first two episodes are further fleshed out and we meet some new characters who will play major roles throughout the series. We also visit King's Landing for the first time as we take our first look at the sunny capital of Westeros. What interests me, from the first three episodes, is how character-driven these episodes are. One would expect lots of action or sword-fighting from such a grand fantasy epic, but there has been limited action so far. The characters drive the plot and that is a relief because now we get to know who these characters are. The main theme here is political intrigue and I really like how the politics shape the events of Westeros and what is to come.

Jon Snow takes the honor of the titular character. As we know from the first few episodes, he will be travelling to join the Night's Watch at the Wall, which separates the kingdom of Westeros and the cold, wintry North where the wildings live. Snow begins his training, but he is in for a rude awakening. He is being trained by Ser Allister, who makes Snow's life miserable. I guess that is what happens when a character is being trained to move from an arrogant rookie to a fearless leader. There is insight about how cruel life can be at the Wall. Luckily, we get another week of Tyrion at the wall. The name "Lannister" alone is enough to command respect of others. We see his scheming and we are left to wonder, what is his motivations? Is he in the league with Cersei and Jaime or does he have his own agenda? Peter Dinklage has been the standout of all the cast members so far and this episode is further proof. I really love his sarcastic demeanor, and I also liked how he subtly trains Snow. I also dig his bathroom off the wall routine.

Let's go back to King's Landing. Ned Stark and his daughters arrive and Ned is put to work right away trying to figure out the murder of the previous Hand of the King. There are excellent character moments between Ned and Arya, played beautifully by Maisie Williams. Arya wants to be a warrior and she begins here with her sword master, Syrio Forel. The swordfighting display is a thing of beauty. I do love the interactions that Arya had with her father in this episode. The look in Ned Stark's eyes when he realizes that eventually his daughter will be a true warrior, not learning these techniques for the fun of it. Catelyn Stark also makes an appearance here. She travels to Kings Landing in secret to solve the attempt on Bran's life. There is where she runs into one of the king's advisors, Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (played wonderfully by Aidan Gillen). Cat was Baelish's crush before she got married. They end up reuniting and Baelish tells her that the knife from the attempt was his.....until it was won off him in a game of cards by a certain a Lannister. Because of this event, things will start developing as we move forward with the season. We also meet Lord Varys, an eunuch played by Conleth Hill and Grand Master Pycelle played by Julian Glover.

Speaking of Lannisters, they certainly got good lines here. Cersei is grooming her petulant son of hers to be the next king and she drives the point home in such an odd way. She gives an odd, though rather indulgent way of telling her son he is going to be king. Jaime Lannister is given more to do and is developed more here. We learn that he killed the Mad King and also has some rather chewy lines. I loved his bantering with Ned Stark as we see The Iron Throne for the first time.

Finally, we head across the Narrow Sea to follow the arc of Daenary's. Daenary finally shows some qualities about why she should not be messed with. Let's just say this. Her stupid, controlling brother, Visery is going to get what he deserves. His character I completely loathe. It is nice for a change that we do not get to focus on nudity this episode. She is given nuance and she began to show why she could be a capable leader. I also like that we learn more about the Dothraki people as a whole.

Overall, this is a great episode that features lots of intrigue. There may be limited action, but the tension remains on high alert. If you like political stuff, this episode will be right up your alley!

My Grade: A-

Welcome back to Westeros.

[punch87 · 7/10 · 16 October 2019]

Episode 3 of Game Of Thrones requires you to take your concentration level to the next level, as a host of potential heroes and villains are introduced.

I love Syrio

[Threepwood_Lives · 8/10 · 15 May 2011]

Reviews Of Unusual Size! Re: Jon tries to adjust to life on the wall, Tyrion Pees, Arya practices, Richard drinks, the Lannister's scheme and Ned tries to adjust to life in the King's court.

Outstanding: This was a pretty enjoyable episode, considering it was mostly about people wandering around and getting used to the new status quo. Then Syrio, Arya's "Dancing" instructor showed up and it became the best thing ever.

Unacceptable: There might have been something I disliked, but the last scene wiped it away.

Summary: Seriously, Syrio is so awesome, I can't stand it. He was in it for like.... 5 minutes, tops and he's my favorite character. The scenes on the wall were really great too, the way Tyrion subtly helps Jon. Man, I love the casting in this show.

4/5

Quality has certainly not snowed over

[TheLittleSongbird · 9/10 · 13 November 2017]

Came to 'Game of Thrones' fairly late in the game and due to being so busy the binge-watching was gradual. Have found myself truly loving the show, very quickly becoming one of my favourites. It totally lives up to the hype and not only does it do the brilliant source material justice (a rarity in television) it is on its own merits one of the finest, most addictive and consistently compelling shows in recent years and quality-wise it puts a lot of films in recent years to shame.

"Lord Snow" may not be quite as good as the brilliant first two episodes, but it still manages to be extremely good. Which does say a lot about the overall quality of 'Game of Thrones' as a show. The dialogue occasionally rambles and "Lord Snow" slightly suffers from trying to introduce new characters and concepts in a short space of time. Putting small emphasis on slightly because the characterisation is still superb and the ideas explored well, there was just the occasional sense of there being a little too many.

Not many shows have their overall quality, tones, themes and characterisations so spot on and well-established when it first starts, but 'Game of Thrones' is one of the strongest exceptions. The slower, more reflective and loose feel to the storytelling was appreciated and actually was appropriate considering the character and story density.

Visually, "Lord Snow" looks amazing. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. The visual effects are some of the best of any television programme and are not overused or abused, the scale, the detail and how they actually have character and soul are better than those in a lot of the big-budget blockbusters. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well.

One cannot talk about "Lord Snow" without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.

It is hard not to be bowled over by the quality of the writing, outstanding isn't a strong enough adjective to describe how good the writing is once again, even with the odd rambling part here and there. It always has a natural flow, is layered and thought-provoking and demonstrates a wide range of emotions such as suspenseful tension, poignant pathos and witty humour. The story is paced mostly very beautifully, structured with such nuance and attention to coherence, a high emotional level and is done with intelligence, passion and sensitivity. That it is heavy exposition managed to just about work.

Standout moments are the ending, Robert and the Kingsguard and Small Council scenes, while the father and daughter relationship and chemistry couldn't have been better depicted.

Helped by the superb character and multi-layered writing throughout, Sean Bean and Kit Harrington both give some of their best ever work consistently in 'Game of Thrones', that can be seen here. Maisie Williams is really coming into her own and Peter Dinklage continues to be a high-point. Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau sinks his teeth into the character of Jaime and Syrio's role may be small but not one to forget. It is hard to pick standouts though because everybody here pulls out all the stops and nobody is bad.

Overall, not quite as good as the previous two episodes but still excellent. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Lord Snow

[ButtHazard · 9/10 · 4 February 2022]

Robert and Ser Barristan then eventually Jaime exchanging war stories is masterfully done... jaime's mic drop at the end "he said the same thing he'd been saying for hours... kill them all." So so good! Ned and Jaime's interaction at the beginning of the episode is also very good. The first episode we see Renly, Varys, Maester Pycelle and Littlefinger and they're all introduced well, it's great to see Littlefinger playing the game as always. Probably the best episode of the season so far!

Lord Snow is another good episode although not the same extent at the previous two

[gavin-thelordofthefu-48-460297 · 8/10 · 12 April 2016]

After an attempted assassination, Ned Stark leaves for the King's landing with Arya and Sansa. Once they reach there, Ned learns that King Robert is bankrupted and will have Sansa marry Joffrey. Meanwhile, Jon Snow undergoes training to become a member of the Night's Watch.

Lord Snow is another good episode in the first season, although not the same extend as the previous two. The pacing did get a bit tedious although it does a fine job to see what would happen once the Stark family stay with King Robert and his family. And while the dialog remains a bit fresh, it's not nearly as solid as the dialog in the first two episodes. However, those are the two complaints I have with the episode because everything else turned out fine.

The story is still good, the script is still well-written, the performances are still great, and once again, the scenery and music score from Ramin Djawadi are beyond beautiful. Also, the conversations between Lord Ned and King Robert is interesting enough as are the other characters including a scene where he talks to Arya about why she hates Joffrey.

So, overall, not nearly as good as the first two, but another good episode.

Lord Snow, S1 EP3 review

[mohammedadallawati · 9/10 · 1 November 2022]

Soundtrack : (8.7/10) Dialogue : (9.3/10) Story : (9/10) Cinematography : (9/10) Character development : (9.3/10) Conflict : (9/10) Excitement : (8.4/10) Reasonableness : (9.3/10) Overall : (9/10)

Pros :

• a great introduction to several new characters.

• characters getting into new location with different people and we see how they interact with the nature of this place.

• more character background stories.

• characters reacting differently to Bran's conflict.

• 1v1 character interactions.

Cons :

• several conversations between characters that could be boring to some people

• still no actions but the dialogues are good enough to replace them.

AKA: The one where the white walkers start to get hyped up

[Jeremy_Urquhart · 10 September 2020]

Grade: B+

So it's interesting to hear stories about the White Walkers at this stage in the show, after having seen the entire show. I remember the intrigue and suspense around them was amazing, and a very good reason to return to the show, year after year. While it was almosy frustrating that they were teased and then slowly revealed, it did make for compelling TV, and a great overall mystery. Won't comment too much on the White Walkers themselves until I get to the episodes that involve them some more, but their introduction through the ominous dialogue here does stand out already.

I suppose the talk of what lies to the far north comes with the fact that this episode is our first big introduction to the wall and the Night's Watch, which Jon Snow is joining. While the storylines around the wall and its characters often don't interest me as much as what's going on with the Starks, and what's going on in King's Landing, it is still an important part of the show. I love how it visually stands out from some of the other settings, and surprisingly, the special effects involved with showing the scale of the wall still hold up quite well, almost a decade later.

King's Landing- though glimpsed in the pilot- is more formally introduced here, too. We get a sense of the politics behind the scenes, as well as the way in which the people behind the official ruler of the realm can often run things to a greater extent than said official ruler. Being introduced to interesting yet mysterious new characters- including Littlefinger and Varys- can feel overwhelming to a new viewer, but it kind of works. We're already engaged with the Starks at this point, and Ned, Arya, and Sansa are all supposed to feel a little out of their comfort zone upon arriving in King's Landing. It's entirely possible that the viewer is made to feel this way too, to have us further empathise with these particular characters.

It's also nice to see Daenerys start to show some power and authority within the Dothraki clan. It's one of the first signs that she isn't helpless and naïve, as she may have initially seemed. Her clashes with Viserys- where she humiliates him- are always fun to watch, and already she's showing herself as something of a force to be reckoned with. It could be seen as more or less the start of a memorable yet perhaps controversial arc for her character; I know some would disagree with me there, though.

Also worth discussing is the introduction of Syrio, Arya's sword fighting mentor. I'm slightly torn, because while he's a hugely entertaining and memorable character, he does sort of clash with the world that's been established. I think he feels like he's out of The Princess Bride, which while also a fantasy story, is an entirely different kind of fantasy story. Still, he's entertaining and of course instrumental in kick-starting Arya's character arc where she progressively becomes tougher and less interested in 'traditional' feminine norms. So it's just a minor thing in all honesty; not really a complaint, just an observation.

The lack of action and violence isn't noticeable in this episode, because the dialogue, backstories, and character introductions are all extremely engaging. Game of Thrones continues to build its world with fantastic and engaging detail, all the while populating it with interesting characters who each have rich histories and backstories. While it's not spectacular in a traditional sense, it is immensely satisfying and well made as a drama, and at times, that's honestly just as engaging as the biggest and flashiest battle scenes HBO's money can buy.

More Fun Than The Second Episode

[ououzaza · 9/10 · 3 April 2019]

• Story (4/5)

More Enjoyable.

• Soundtrack (5/5)
• Dialog (5/5)

As good as it always be.

• Graphic (4.5/5)

Well done with the Wall.

• Reasonableness (5/5)
• Entertainment (4/5)

Better than Episode 2

• Overall (4.5/5)

Keeps going the same way. I think it's time for a more concrete plot soon...

[ipoweri · 6/10 · 1 February 2015]

The dialogue between queen Cersei and prince Joffrey Baratheon is interesting. It reveals that they are both horrible persons corrupted by their inherited power.

This is followed by the Stark family dinner which is a big contrast as they seem to be acting like rather normal humans. Arya Stark continues her great acting and turns out to be a character that has morale and will.

Commander Mormont tries to build up an army from more or less peasant, which is a slow struggle. Jon Snow teaches the peasants the way of the sword. Finally some sort of evolving plot and not just confusing deceit, nudity and violence without it being put into proper context.

The relationship between Jon Snow and the dwarf (Tyrion Lannister) is evolving into something interesting.

Then there seem to be some sibling trouble between the Targaryens, but I cannot understand what it is about and the logic behind the actions. Maybe it's because I have not read the books or paid enough attention, but this is the risk this shows carries by introducing so many characters so quick without properly giving the audience time to consume it...

Bang

[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 16 June 2020]

Lots of fighting, nudity, drinking and sex. Keep up the good work

Needles

[dannylee-78082 · 7/10 · 10 February 2022]

1. Bran likes scary stories 2. Daenerys is preggo 3. Arya gets trained

I really want to praise the setting and the atmosphere they were able to create on this show. The visuals, the costumes are fantastic. It truly does feel like I've been transported into a different world.

Tension is brewing in Kings Landing. As Ned takes on the position of the Hand, we are introduced to more people, which is starting to get a little confusing because the names are not common names. I wish I was watching this on Amazon Prime, where I could see the character names.

Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is such a great character. Funny and light-hearted, but already shown a depth of character. So far, all the characters have been fine and well-written. Though we didn't move the plot forward too much, this episode spends time in developing the characters more - notably the interaction between Cersei/Joffrey and Ned/Arya. Those two parent-child interactions contrast with each other, creating a dichotomy between the Lannisters and the Starks, in which a major conflict seems inevitable.

Let it Snow!

[A_Kind_Of_CineMagic · 9/10 · 20 July 2017]

This episode in the adaptation of George R.R. Martin's books continues the strong start following two very good opening episodes.

Ned Stark arrives in King's Landing taking up his duties as Hand to the King. He meets the two political geniuses Varys and 'Littlefinger' Baelish both of whom make immediate impact with finely acted scenes of dialogue. Sansa and Arya are with Ned and Catelyn Stark also arrives to investigate who may have attempted to kill their son Bran (who lies crippled back home in Winterfell). At this stage the intrigue is ramping up and the political game playing is kicking off chains of events which are as yet unclear. Baelish is at his best right away. His sliminess, leading you to not know if he is a hero or a villain, is played beautifully throughout every season and is evident straight away.

Tyrion and Jon Snow have arrived at The Wall where Jon begins training with the highly unpleasant Ser Alliser Thorn making his life difficult. There are lovely scenes where Tyrion helps and advises Jon. Lord Commander Mormont and Maester Aemon appear too and are acted to perfection by James Cosmo and Peter Vaughan.

King Robert continues to be played with brilliant bravado by Mark Addy and Barristan Selmy provides graceful company for him and Jaime in a fun scene comparing first kills.

Viserys starts to see a tougher side emerging in his younger sister as she settles a little into her place as Khaleesi of the Dothraki horde.

An additional delight is the appearance of the character Syrio Forel, Arya's 'dance' teacher who is charisma personified. An absolute gem of a performance which lights up the screen while teaching Arya her first sword skills.

It is interesting to view Catelyn's choices when you know the books or re-watch years later knowing how it all pans out. I feel she has a lot to answer for in her very poor decision making in this as well as later episodes. Why does she need to travel to King's Landing at all when she could have just sent Ser Rodrick? Then when she gets there she influences Ned to make mistakes and trust people he shouldn't.

Another excellent episode. 9/10

The world expands

[IamInge · 8/10 · 23 June 2019]

In this episode many new characters are introduced, several of which are vital to the main story line - not only in this season, but for years to come. Being new to the series, the sheer amount of characters and references may seem a bit bewildering. Still, the story moves nicely forward.

Slower episode, but still amazing.

[affel-55578 · 10/10 · 4 April 2017]

This was a slower episode, but it was still amazing. The dialog between the characters was fantastic. The new characters that we got to know. The music and the acting from the cast.

This episode focused more on Jon Snow. As you can see by the title. Great acting by Peter Dinklage who plays Tyrion Lannister. Some funny scenes was also in the episode. All around another great episode.