JagLover

If they nail the next 3 episodes then this could be the best season so far. In terms of this episode only an 8 (though parts of it were a solid 10/10). I am finding Mereen as dull on the screen as in the books, so that knocks down the score a little. I also thought the scenes at the Eyrie were a little rushed and yes the confrontation with Rorge and Biter was a little off. Dragonstone scenes seemed pointless as well. Other than that though all pure Gold. Tyrion, Bronn Tyrion Oberyn The Hound and Arya all spot on.

Rated it an 8 Scenes at the Eyrie were good and north of the wall. Arya's scenes were OK. Most of the rest felt like marking time.

Very good point

A 9 for me because there were so many great scenes that they outweighed the bad. Jaime/Bronn Jaime/Tyrion Jaime/Brienne Littlefinger Jon's speech (the actor seems ALLOT better!) Other than the rather strange capture of Bran (how did they get surrounded so easily?, the camera might not be able to see them approaching but Bran and co should) I thought Bran's/Craster Keeps scenes were good. It is not as if he had some great book storyline which has been sacrificed for this. Merreen scenes were good, if more than a little rushed. It is a shame HBO cant provide a bit more budget for a show which makes so much money for them.

Some great scenes and great acting performances, weighed down by lumpen dialogue in parts. An 8 from me