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I gave it a 10. Sure there were some rather conspicuous plot hole but I really enjoyed the episode. Also I really don't understand how people can be rating this episode as a 1. I understand that people get upset that the show does not live up to the books BUT I think it is rather unfair to judge it so harshly.

9 I thought the episode was really solid. As heartbreaking as Shireen scene was it did not bother me from the storytelling perspective. I also don't perceive it as Stannis' character assassination. I thought that Dornish scenes have improved. They could have explained what are Doran's agenda but perhaps that will be done in the final episode. As to Daznak's scene..I always knew that it will never live up to the books. Having said that, I still really enjoyed it.

8/10 for me. Would have given a 9 but for the ending. I really don't know what the show runners are thinking. The scene completely unnecessary. However, I quite enjoyed the rest of the episode. I thought Dorne wasn't too bad either except for dumbbing down Jamie. I just decided not to over analyze the show and just accept that it will never compare to the books, once I've done that, the show has become more enjoyable to me.

I found this episode to be such a mixed bag. Loved Dany and Bolton's whereas Brienne, Grey Worm and Missandei scenes were utter waste of time. Also the conversation between Aemon and Jon felt rushed which is a missed opportunity for a stellar scene.