I don't think Gendry wlll be burned, despite Mel's wishes. I think it's obvious he's taking the part of Edric Storm in the books at this point. My guess is she'll get him to Dragonstone, but Davos will be freed and he and/or Shireen will talk Stannis out of it. Of course, that could just be me really not willing to see Gendry die, books or series. I actually thought this was a great set-up episode. I wasn't expecting any action at all, just a calm before the storm type of deal, and that's what was presented. Ramsay's scenes were riveting. They actually had me getting angry and nervous that they were turning him into a Karstark!.. until he matter-of-factly called himself a liar...phew! Great actor. Thought he looked sweet at first, but now he creeps the hell out of me. Bran's scene was a bit flat, but I suppose Bran's now knowing that Jon is not at the Wall somehow gives the group a reason to break up if need be? I dunno. I would really really like to see some prophesies/history coming from that storyline, but it's kind of disappointing me a bit. I'm glad they are showing Jon's attachment to Ygritte growing. It'll really show his struggles in the near future. Arya is awesome, though I seriously SERIOUSLY wish that they had showed her practicing at swordplay rather than...archery?? I knew the Mel thing was coming, but I didn't think it would happen in front of Arya. Also had a feeling they would replace the witch's prophecy for her with Mel's, so I'm glad it was there (though I thought it a bit weak). For the record, I saw this in someone else's post, but I don't think Mel recognized her as Arya Stark at all (How could she?). The brown eyes, blue eyes, green eyes, thing is prob the foretelling of her trying on new faces and taking lives. I really wish it was much darker and creepier a prophesy like in the books though. Robb's scene. I just laughed at Edmure. lol, Tywin+Olenna was gold. I love it when Tywin has a match for wit...reminds me of Arya at Harrenhall. lol. All i kept thinking is that they would make a hilarious old fighting married couple. I am glad to see Ros out of the picture, though Littlefinger is such a devious creeper! I can't wait to see a certain interaction with Lysa. As for Cersei and Tyrion, it was a bit blah. I just want to hit Cersei through the screen/book/whatever whenever she's even mentioned, so no unbiased thoughts on that. I do wish we had seen Sansa's reaction first-hand though. Also, glad to see Roose's colors start to peek through. I was getting worried they were going to paint him a better man than he is. Gwendoline and Nikolaj are killing it! Perfect casting for them. Sam's scene was sweet. The foreshadowing with the dragonglass was a tad awkward, but perfectly acceptable, considering Sam is a bit awkward. I'd give it a solid 7. Not phenomenal, but that wasn't expected, yet certainly not boring or bad (in my book anyway).
