Phaing Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Something really seems to have missed the mark here. After so many people wanting to see a Stark, and Arya in particular, start to fight back, when it happens they appear to get put off by it. A podcast I follow had the same reaction. The season preview episode lamented the amount of time before 'Arya finally strikes back - it has been hinted for 3 seasons now. They need to make it happen" * Arya gets stabby* Ep1 Review podcast "The whole Arya deal was creepy and I was really put off by the triumphant music" - and this was one week after they called for Arya to start getting stabby. They got their wish and promptly turned their noses up at it. Good answer to my being critical... better than most, anyway. But hang on just a sec here. I remember Arya's first kill way back at King's Landing. That was perfect; sudden and shocking to Arya. The time she killed that little crew of loud-mouths after the Red Wedding was nicely done as well. However, this time, bot the men she kiled were already on the floor, she was basically being a Jakal following the Hound around and picking up his scraps. That bothered me about as much as how much she enjoys killing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojam Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) However, this time, bot the men she kiled were already on the floor, she was basically being a Jakal following the Hound around and picking up his scraps. That bothered me about as much as how much she enjoys killing now. Polliver was on his feet and behind the Hound, and fit enough to have put a sword through Sandor's neck if Arya had not ham strung him. Edited April 13, 2014 by boojam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Black Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm a bit late with this comment but I'm just not sure how folks rate the season opener as they would any other episode. Given the demands (setting up the stories, making introductions, etc.), I always have to rate the opener as the opener. It has to be viewed thru that lens, IMHO. With that said, 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNoNuthinJonSnow Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I voted 8, because it starts a bit slow. They have to build up the new series, but episode 1 was really entertaining though. BTW: Here are some funny comics (S4, E1 related): http://ow.ly/vKWtJIt is called "A Game of Tropes - The Contest". If you want to see more just search for #BOUT2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talking Hodor Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Arya and Oberyn should have murderous children together. Those were the two best characters in the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naik2902 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 9 out of 10. Well directed n Cgi was great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Balerion Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Perhaps this episode really merits a 7; but I'm so glad the season started up that I gave it an 8 anyway. The best parts, as is not uncommon, involved the Lannisters, especially Jaime. Sansa was decent; she's more open with Tyrion than in the books, but also has more of an attitude. I like the bit with the Hound and Arya at the end.What had me scratching my head was the bit with Grey Worm and Daario. What the? I wasn't sure what was going on with the wildlings, either.Anyway, I found it good but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 626 votes, 8.16 average. 8 median, 8.28 normalized average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smackdrenaline_GOT Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The valyrian sword scene was epic. Branding down Ned Stark's Sword of the First Men was insane. How it was made and then given in vain to Both"Gold Hand" Kingslayer and Joffrey upset me when they got them. But the ritual done by Lord Tywin was like ending the reign in the north. That to me, opens a lot of doors in the great war that is coming. The introduction of OBeryn to the pinkmen (past the bi scene) was crazy too. i really like how he just came and arrived in king's landing and not formallyintroduced to tyrion and the future exchange between the two was epic. it shows that the sins of the lannisters are once again haunts tyrion, now that he is only master of coin and not hand of the king. i really appreciated the premiere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby White Walker Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nice to see Oberon treat Tyrion like a whole human being.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Revised my vote. From a 9 to a 10. For the excellent exposition with Tywin having melt down Ice and reforging of the two swords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Stark Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I accuse you of being a turncloak to the number 9 King Tyrion! :) It was a pretty awesome intro though. But I didn't like him burning the wolf pelt. That bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Omg. And the 9 is one of my lucky numbers... :eek:Thanks, Steve, for saving me. :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Carol Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I gave it an 8. A Very solid opening that got the ball rolling for the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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