Inigo

First of all, I am baffled by the people complaining about people complaining. We all love the books, and are entitled to our opinion. The show isn't perfect and there is nothing wrong with people saying so. Some of the decisions made by the producers are necessary due to budget etc, others are confusing/frustrating and I see no problem talking about it . Just because you like something doesn't mean everyone else has to, and when people feel as passionatley about a subject as they do about this series they wont, and dont have to accept something they feel falls short of the quality the book deserves. Some people are too harsh on the adaption and expect it to be exactly the same as the books and others would accept anything because they feel they are just lucky to have the books made into a tv show. This was by far my favourite episode of the second series . Was very worried after the first three, with last weeks episode being by far the worst in both series imo. Loved the first season, but this one was starting to make me wish the show hadn't been adapted to tv, and was also really turning off many of the viewers I know, some who have read the book and others who haven't. Thankfully this episode has restored my faith and I am back to being excited by the show. This may have been Tyrions best episode, Bronn had the quote of the night, Harrenhal looked great, I also enjoyed the Qarth scene and dont think the dragons were needed. I can see why people thought the Joff scene was unnecessary and it did have an element of beating you over the head with something that should already be clear. Having said that, discussing it with the people I watched it with, one said that Joffs cruelty towards Sansa could be because of his anger at Robb, but this scene showed that he is sadistic and cruel whenever the opportunity presents itself. Overall, very good episode.