(Note: LIKE WINTER, A MAJOR SPOILER IS DEFINITELY COMING. If you haven't seen this episode, or haven't read any of the books, I suggest you stop reading right here.)
1. Uh, wow! As someone who has never read the books, count me among one of those who were incredibly surprised that Ned Stark was actually killed by orders of King Joffrey (now officially the most unlikeable character on TV) at the end of tonight's episode, what with Sean Bean playing one of the show's biggest (and most heavily promoted pre-season) characters and then just getting killed nine episodes in. If this were an original TV series and not based on some plot of a book, I would have considered it one of the ballsiest moves in TV history. Oh, and speaking of the book, George R.R. Martin had major iron-clad balls for making this plot decision 15 years ago and basically saying "Welcome to Westeros, motherf*cker!" to his readers. Can not wait to see how the hell that breaks loose from this pivotal moment in the series occurs.
2. If you want my opinion of the ending from an artistic and critical standpoint (basically judging based on just how the scene played out) than my reaction is the same...wow. Just seemed like everything about it was gorgeous, from the shooting to the direction by Alan Taylor to the acting by Bean and Maisie Williams to even the heavy breathing and emphasis on the birds' wings flapping, made it not only suspenseful and horrifying to watch, but also very beautiful in a way. Not many shows these days can possibly counter that scene.
3a. Yep, this show is still excellent, once again delivering an episode that was better than the last one (a constant for this season one) while continuing to deliver great writing and directions, superior acting and a truly dynamic plot. I was a bit hesitant to like this show at first after a so-and-so first three episodes, but it has since won me over completely.
3b. If someone can possibly create a few T-shirts that say either "They Killed My Nigga, Ned, man!" or "Fuck the Blonde Man!" I will forever offer you my sincerest thanks and gratitude.
Feel free to add on your opinion of this ending, or the episode itself, if you want. Otherwise, enjoy Sunday's season finale!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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