Game of Thrones (TV Series) The Door (2016) User Reviews

I'm in tears

[Dannyboi94 · 10/10 · 23 May 2016]

This episode - where to start. Throughout Game of Thrones there have been a lot of moments that has made you laugh, smile, gasp and cry, but none has done so as much as this one.

This is Game of Thrones, and it is truly heartbreaking. But before I talk about the final moments of this episode, I'll review the rest.

This episode like the others is beautifully directed and acted, with nearly every scene playing out spectacularly. The scene with Dan and Jorah was great to see, and finally Jorah might get the peace he has been fighting for. We also get our first look at the new Red Woman, and it looks like her presence is going to mirror that of our already known Red Woman.

Other than the scenes at Castle Black and at Meerern, and with Arya furthering her training (with a brilliant theatre scene), this episode shines at the end.

Wow. The final moments of this episode broke me in two, not even the Red Wedding or Hardhome made me gasp and shake with intensity. It plays out all happy then suddenly does what Game of Thrones does, and pull it from under you. We lose two beloved characters, while you could argue that one is not really a character, but has been with us since season 1 episode 1 as a small cute furry bundle of joy. Seeing what the White Walkers can do has given us something else to fear from them.

I am eager to see what comes next for our characters, whats left of them.

I could go on to say that this is one of the greatest TV episodes of all times. If you don't like it, you're not a Game of Thrones fan.

10/10

Wow..

[AlphaCyanide · 10/10 · 31 January 2019]

No comments. This is the first episode of GoT that made my eyes water. There were many emotional parts before and I never cried to those. Something about this episode: The acting or the background score idk. But it really made me emotional.

Utterly tragic and fantastic

[IamInge · 10/10 · 2 August 2019]

This episode gives me chills. It has such a magnificent ending. It's admittedly not an entirely new idea, but it's performed so very, very well.

Still sobbing

[maryprestipino-46651 · 10/10 · 2 September 2020]

Wow. This episode was definitely one of the best of GOT. I can't even believe what I just saw. To think that a character you thought was so simple has a deeper meaning to them.... I mean no words for it. Hodor was the hero we didn't know we needed.

Amazing Breathtaking Storytelling.

[choclate_bouy · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

How should I start???? Wow This episode was a mixture of emotions and mysteries i never thought that they would top "Hard home" but they actually did with topnotch storytelling and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. This is the best episode of the season and definitely one of the great ones. Finally game of thrones is getting the pace we all wanted and in this one oh boy You get that quite a lot . This season started off quite slow there were complains of game of thrones losing its charm and all that. I guess they are saving the best for last. you'll see plenty of new characters and start to understand them quickly that's why this show is so good it makes you care for the characters no matter how bad it is so watch it people before anyone spoils it for you ... It's Mind blowing .

Game of Thrones at its best

[lisa-ravenclaw · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

A riveting episode, with a twist that left me speechless at the end. 'The Door', in many ways, highlights how pervasively the past lingers and colours the present, especially for members of the Stark family. This adds an element of poignancy to what is an ultimately shocking episode. We are introduced to new, compelling characters, the highlight among which is a Bravosi theatre troupe twisting the events that have previously occurred in Westeros. But plenty of time is devoted to more familiar faces as well, as we begin at The Wall, proceed to the Iron Islands and to Vaes Dorthrak, before we enter into Bran's mind, and learn the secrets that he learns. If you were disappointed with the start of Season 6, don't worry - this is where the plot thickens and the tension rises, while the action picks up.

After All Of These Seasons, You Would Think That Nothing Would Surprise You, You Would Be Wrong

[Harun_Karali · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

Starting in the North where Sansa gets an invitation From Littlefinger, where he tries to make amends, Understandably Sansa is outraged and refuses his apology. Arya seems to be growing in strength and in wisdom. As she is assigned to kill an actress and she is reluctant to do so. The Iron Borns are trying to determine who is worthy of becoming there king, Or in our case the queen, as Yara Greyjoy steps up to claim the throne, she is blindsided by her uncle who has been piloting to take the throne for years.

As usual they left the best for last as Brans story line quickly escalates into a battle for survival, As the White Walker horde surrounds the cave, Bran is forced to warg into Hodor, But he does it while he is looking back at the old memories, and as crazy as it sounds it actually works! What's more bizarre is that it leaves it's mark. Showing us where the Hodor name came from. Which is sort of a paradox, If Bran is the reason for Hodors condition, That means this had to have happened before, or after, my head hurts...

Best Episode of Game of Thrones yet - No Spoilers

[rmillington-15383 · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

This episode is just a reminder of why this is absolutely the best show on TV, the quality of writing is ridiculous, there is no other piece of media in any form that makes me feel the way this show makes me feel. Absolutely astonishing in every possible way, head and shoulders above any other show or movie or book in my opinion. This show hit its stride in the first season and has rarely slowed down even a little, and when it did it consistently raced ahead later on in the season Exciting, funny, harrowing, beautiful and terrifying, saying this show has it all is an understatement. This episode (among some other notable episodes) had me in shock. 10 out of mutha-f**king 10.

Genius

[connormatthews-31890 · 10/10 · 26 June 2019]

Hands down, "the door" is my favorite GoT episode. It is absolutely genius and has all the feels in it. Credit does go to George R. R. Martin for being a literary genius with one particular character (will not spoil), but how the directors portrayed George's concept in this episode was INCREDIBLE. Not to mention how mind blowing this episode was. Two thumbs up.

An Explosive Ride

[deltaop · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

I was sitting at the very edge of my seat during the last few minutes of this episode. It was explosive, mind-blowing, and having ramifications that would completely alter the Game of Thrones universe. Bran's new ability that is revealed during the closing moments of this episode is the biggest thing in the show since the White Walker's existence was proved.

The storyboarding is once again epic. The episode was perfectly paced and so is this season so far. It started off very slow and it looked like the showrunners are stalling the storyline. But now we know, it was all a perfect setup for this mid-season climax.

Suffices to say, tonight's episode ranks among the very best of GoT. The storyline has finally picked up some pace this season and old mysteries are being unraveled.

I definitely, look forward to next week's episode in the hope that it will continue what's been set off in 'The Door' and build on it in a massive way!

This is the best 4th episode of the serie.

[EVON1TY · 10/10 · 18 June 2019]

Amazing end here. It is so dramatic and effective. Brilliant story for Hodor. This episode is the answer of "How can this basic character be a complicated character?" This episode is really good.

What was the point of the wolves?

[mclifton-42488 · 7/10 · 23 May 2016]

The story was great but I am beginning to hate how they are dismissing the wolves. I get Sansa losing hers and after she loses her way. Robb is killed so it stands that his wolf dies but during that time the wolf played an important role as he kills by Robb's side. And Jon's is still alive staying by his side and ready to defend him. Nymera is still roaming the countryside so hopefully we see her return to arya when she returns but it is disappointing the way they dismissed Rikkons shaggydog and now Summer. I know they kill characters off without to much fanfare for most like Stannis and the Hound but these wolves were talismans of the Stark children like the dragons are to danaerys. These are suppose to be huge strong wolves compared to regular and it seems they become dismissive this year in the storyline like they were a nuisance in the story. I am just disappointed the way you ended both of the boys wolves. What was the point of having them? It just doesn't seem noble the way you treat the beasts and they were the center point in the other seasons until now. With Lady killed Bran wakes up with Robb killed his dies with him but the other two they helped Jon and the boys to escape it just seems you did not give them justice especially summer. Disappointed on that note but everything else has been great.

Not tasting as "Game of Thrones" anymore

[ZeTomes · 5/10 · 24 May 2016]

"The Door" is a travesti of what "Game of Thrones" was and has been in most part of the series. Don't take me wrong because I don't have anything against someone pretending to be someone else, I simply have everything against this particular season pretending to be what "Game of Thrones" originally was: a masterpiece.

And please, I am a fan of the series, don't get "sparrowed" on me, but "Game of Thrones" (the series) is much more than this.

Max Von Sydow astonishing qualities as actor were stupidly put in a corner on this season and "Three-Eyed Raven" was badly introduced as a character (with Mr. Sydow as actor) without any kind of literary depth; the scenario was poorly done again without any kind of mystery or dimension just a plain dirty muddy dark hole with a netted tree, and the "Children of Earth" (Sprites) "playing" in the background like extras resembling more a vain sketch. Both Three-Eyed Raven and The Children of Earth are far away too important to be presented in this cheap way...

No time nor narrative enough to get attached with these unknown species and by consequence no emotional response watching the sacrifice of one of them exploding himself for Bran's safety; equally, no emotional response when realizing that the "White Walkers" were after all their creations. Just the visualization of some actors wearing some banal fantasy costumes "pretending" to be fashionable in a Gothic Baroque way playing the role of some androgynous creatures.

So, we had to digest the Dothraki language bullshit but non-human creatures with thousands of years old now can speak English?

The ritual was excruciatingly bad not only in terms of bad FX but also in terms of narrative: The sacrifice happened thousands of years before the contemporary timeline of the series. How it is that the scenario, Children of Earth's appearances, even the facial traits of the executioner are the same as in the present time this episode is happening? (Not to mention that the King of the White Walkers is constantly changing his appearance in opposition) Even so, how is it that the narrative of the analepse (flashback) is so trivially put as if something secondary which happened a couple of tens of years although somehow relevant is being described? How can this discrepancy be, taking into account "Game of Thrones" HQ standards? Is this the right way to disclosure such important information?

Take the introduction of the Giants as comparison (S03 E01), or the original "White Walkers" (S01 E01).

And by the way, White Walkers are now able to transport themselves instantly to another places?

I'm not even mentioning the mediocre characterizations and roles of Pilou Asbæk and Michiel Huisman as Euron Greyjoy and Daario Naharis. Nor their narratives which in the best attributions are secondary.

Nor even the boring, boring, boring Sand Snakes... (I know they don't appear on this episode, but I'm afraid they will in the next ones)

Nor referring to Emilia Clarke's snotty farewell to Sir Iain Glen... or Sansa's or... almost every single aspect of this episode (and the season).

Except maybe for Hodor, not at all for his death, which sounded too much cruel and paradoxical for me, but by Isaac Hempstead Wright and Sam Coleman performances and most specially by Kristian Nairn's superb dramatization.

This nasty habit of killing characters just for the sake of shocking is getting banal and dormant in response. I believe that even the amount of time a Semi-giant is able to hold a door pushed by hundreds of zombies, is not enough for a girl pulling an improvised Travois carrying a crippled teenager to safely escape (except of course if a miracle happens).

Even if Hodor's fate was dramatically forged by Bran's mistake which is a well written piece of script, the presentation of it "sounds" poor and "unjustifiable". It sounds as if Hodor was sacrificed for the sake of this episode.

We waited for 5 seasons for... this?

After all these years...

[drickz · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

... We finally know why Hodor only can say "hodor". And it's heartbreaking. This episode make me cry twice - first when Khaleesi learns about Jorah's condition and when she commanded him not to leave her side. And the second time when we learned what happened to Hodor, and I have to say... I have never cried this much to any movie or TV- show ever - probably because it has been such a long time coming - and I was just devastated. This episode shows that, no, GoT has not gotten worse because George is not involved anymore. This episode shows why GoT is one of the best TV-shows of all time, if not THE best. Just amazing.

Everything Connects

[R-P-McMurphy · 10/10 · 23 May 2016]

How can even one word mean so much?

That's because George R. R. Martin, the master of worldbuilding, has unbelievably taken his incredible story to another level. Also known Sci-Fi writer, he's managed to do something amazing: Incorporate science fiction elements into a fantasy story that doesn't really need them but is even better with them.

The passion and attention to detail makes up for an epic adventure but not without substance. Characters so rich that could even have their own show, even saying the word "characters" doesn't feel right, these are people. No good guys or bad guys, just people doing whatever they think is right or best for them.

Why is Game of Thrones undeniably one of the best shows I've ever seen? Because it's one that cares so much about its story that even something as apparently meaningless as a repeated word by a seemingly comic relief character can mean more than meets the eye.

HO'Door

[abzharper · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

If you are a GOT fan and have been watching since the beginning then this title would surely bring that pain and agony in you that we all somehow hate/love.

First of the usual story progression happens with Sansa sending Brienne away for gathering troops in the North and then departs herself with Jon and company. Dany's scene only serves the purpose for Jorah to send away to find a cure for himself. However story progresses. Arya is given another task that is to kill someone but the motive is not clear. Arya questions hesitantly and is hushed by the priest. On let me skip all that to come to the main point.

Bran lures white walkers to the red tree mistakenly and then we get the scene of the year.

I honestly don't have words to describe the scene but the emotional intensity is so huge that I had tears welling up. We have all come to love Hodor for what he does and learning about his past with Bran warging into him when he is young is just mind boggling. The possibilities are endless.

Rest is peace Ho,Door.

Intense Episode.

[ououzaza · 9/10 · 29 July 2019]

One of the best episode in this season yet. The fate of some characters. and again build-up for the Wars to come.

Heart Breaking

[bengalsbassrob · 10/10 · 9 April 2018]

This single episode maid me realize why Game Of Thrones is the most well written show of all time.

Hold the door

[dannylee-78082 · 8/10 · 22 April 2022]

1. Eulon Greyjoy becomes king 2. Daenerys forgives Jorah 3. We find out why Hodor is Hodor

Great episode - although I do think it's a little overrated.

Sansa is taking more of a leadership role as she is campaining against Ramsay and is actively trying to gain support throughout the North. Why do I have a bad feeling that it won't go very well.. Arya is given another chance for a kill as she watches the stage play about the drama that happened in King's Landing. It was quite an emotional moment - even after 5 seasons, memories of Ned Stark still remains strong and it must suck for her to relive all the trauma in a mere play.

Jorah finally confesses his love to Daenerys - I don't know if this is like a romantic love because he does seem a lot older but I am glad they finally are back on good terms again. I doubt that Jorah will find the cure again but their relationship was very beautiful to watch.

Introduction of Euron - I feel a little bit half-hearted on this one. I don't care too much about the Greyjoys except Theon and I really don't know how their storyline could be incorporated smoothly. Where would Theon and Yara run to? Who will they find alliance with?

The bran storyline finally saw some major action and we see better what Bran is capable of with his abilities. He basically caused Hodor to be Hodor. I am not going to pretend to understand the bootstrap paradox but it was a very clever sequence and I liked it. Quite an emotional moment. I wonder if this sort of time travel paradoxes will be incorporated in future episodes. I would prefer it to be not because I think it could make the story a little too convoluted.

Such an emotional episode

[LiamCullen6 · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

In the very first scene, with Sansa and Littlefinger, Sansa expresses her distrust towards him and further proves to the audience that she is - finally - learning. She even learnt from him (the very best) and chose not to tell Jon about where she got her information from. Littlefinger is shown to be in great discomfort in this scene, which is a rare sight for one of the most quietly intimidating and powerful people in all of Westeros.

Varys - another man of knowledge and power - was made very uncomfortable in this episode as he was confronted with his greatest fear/enemy: magic. It was so very strange seeing both Littlefinger and Varys in their states, yet it was a gentle reminder that nobody is entirely invulnerable. As a wise man once said: power resides where men believe it resides.

We were also treated to another emotional, albeit short, scene with Daenerys and Jorah, in which we receive a long-awaited pardon. Jorah declares his love for Daenerys, and in return she finally forgives him for his treason. She sends him away with a (final?) mission: find a cure for his greyscale. Unfortunately, I'm not too confident that he'll actually find that cure, or even if they'll meet again, but I can only be optimistic and pray that he does and they do.

Euron Greyjoy has won the King's Moot; alas, he was too late and as a result, Yara and Theon have escaped with (seemingly) all of the ships. Where will they go? Will they head over to Meereen themselves and implement Euron's plan before he can? It seems unlikely, but I'm not sure where else they can go. At least we now know Daenerys will have her ships soon!

Arya's training seems to have been stunted once more. Jaqen seems very skeptical of her and her ability to serve the Many-Faced God. Perhaps, if things don't go according to plan for Arya with her next mission, we'll see her leaving Braavos sooner than expected.

The final scene was completely traumatising. Bran! You mustn't linger too long or you'll drown! Do the Starks ever listen? Had he been more careful this tragedy could have been avoided. I was not expecting to see the White Walkers in this episode, nor was I expecting the death of the Three Eyed Raven, Hodor, and Summer (Bran's direwolf). We learnt how Hodor became Hodor and witnessed the tragedy unfold before us. It was honestly heartbreaking. Hodor died fighting and doing what he always had done so well: protecting Bran.

I do sincerely hope that Bran has learnt enough in his time in training and that he can put to good use what he's been taught. He's one of the final pieces of the puzzle to defeating the White Walkers, so his survival is absolutely paramount.

No King's Landing or Ramsay storyline in this episode, sadly, but we've next week to look forward to, and I imagine it will be quite eventful given all the tricks both Cersei and the High Sparrow have up their sleeves.

This episode's culmination marks the halfway point for season six - can you believe we're here already? With only five episodes to go, I'm already starting to fear for the end of the season.

Hold The Door.

[ak-863-498693 · 10/10 · 22 May 2016]

Speechless. One of the most emotionally intense episodes Game of Thrones has ever made. I thought this episode had a rocky start but then when Bran's Scene came it took a Wholly different level . And getting to know that the White Walkers are the creation of The children of the forest it was seriously mind Boggling. Well.. this has simplified the story very much. I don't think HBO can produce two more seasons because all the strings are coming together and the story has very very simplified,

I think that if the producers had waited for the books they would have gotten a Richer Background But this was also very good on the writers part. If the story moves forward like it has in this season we are definitely in for the greatest ride of television of all time.

Hodor

[Kirpianuscus · 30 April 2019]

For me, one of the most impressive episodes of serie. I am not fan of GOT. I ignore many from the seasons because it seems only a too delicate balance between a childish story, admirable characters and high technology. This episode is , maybe, an exception. Because, in my case, it is the episode of one story- Hodor's. The explanation of name. The sacrifice. The expression of high duty becoming himself.Sure, the episode is source of many revelations. But the scene of the terrible pain, the end of a long effort for protect young Stark , the last trait of a not so significant character remains terrible in profound sense. So, a great episode.

The Starks SUCK as people

[Rat_27 · 7/10 · 22 May 2016]

And I only mean 2 of the 4 we saw in this episode. Rickon is a non- factor, and kinda always has been. Arya and Jon are both great, and clearly important, but I'm talking about those other two. Besides, Arya is no one, and Jon is a Snow.

First, Sansa. I'm still irritated that she is so eager to go to war, knowing that her role will be an REMF. But then, in this episode she is willing to dismiss additional troops for the sake of her pride. I'm not trying to suggest what happened to her was OK, but it wasn't Littlefinger's doing, and right now killing the Bolton's with extreme prejudice is the entire point. Then, in a strategy meeting, she lies to her brother, whom she trusts, but he obviously shouldn't trust her. I've never liked her character, and she is getting worse to me. I hope that, somehow, she still becomes a violent casualty of this war. Maybe fly of the moon door. Spoiled Stark.

Second, Bran. Now, was he, or was he not supposed to skin-walk on his own like that? Pretty much like going swimming without a lifeguard, when you are still learning how. And, what was the result of it? Got his wolf killed. Lost the tree. Dead Children. Dead raven. Dead Hodor. CAUSED Hodor's ailment? ... And all because he's impetuous? Stick his ass in the tree so that people don't have to drag him around anymore. Bratty Stark.

Overall, I thought it was a slower episode. Frenetic finale, and a wicked turn on the Islands. I absolutely expected Yara to rule, so I appreciate that there are still surprises like that in the story. I like the Red Woman 2.0, and I like Jorah's new quest. I hope that gets turned into a mini-series of it's own. I thought the play was a nice touch as well. This episode felt more like it was just moving the pieces around the board, as opposed to actually doing anything and driving the story forward.

A never-ending series of nonsense

[francep · 4/10 · 24 May 2016]

(Sorry for my English ) This episode is so full of stupid things, I struggle a lot to figure out the 9.8. I think it would be a more appropriate 4.8. The characters are all dumbed down . Their dialogues are stupid. Even Tyrion says silly things. The new king of the Greyjoy is an idiot that while he has committed to be drowning, Asha steals all his ships... and then he asks another 1000... 1000... but is he crazy?!? 1000!! And in the horrible final scene, Hodor is cruelly sacrificed by Bran, the elves have at their disposal some spears that can kill enemies with one shot, but prefer to use their bombs useless... and just walked out the door, theoretically, their will very soon be reached, since the King perceives where Bran is... a never- ending series of nonsense (skip on Sansa giving tactical suggestions.... oh my god...), made ​​by characters have become a bunch of idiots.

One of the best of the later episodes

[csm-78119 · 9/10 · 18 April 2022]

There's some decent stuff leading up to the thrilling conclusion of this episode, not least the scene with Jorah and Daenerys, but this episode belongs to the majestic last 10 minutes in which we learn the reason that Hodor is Hodor.