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While I haven't read all of this yet, and while I still think the books and the show are decidedly different entities, I am happy beyond endurance at the deliberate exclusion of "jojen-paste" in the show!! Possibly others have approved as well by now, but my relief was exponential!! If only the books follow suit..

I don't agree. Compare to Emilia's pathetic, underwhelming reaction to Ser Jonah's betrayal last week---Kit's performance was magnificent in comparison.

Yep.

I was soooo expecting Stannis, I nearly wet myself with excitement...but it might have looked a little too much like Helms Deep in that big movie trilogy for comfort, if that'd happened. It will come. I can wait. I can't believe any episode of GOT made me scream in frantic support of Aliser Thorne. For that, plus the end of Ygritte, I say 10.

Yes, because Arya's certainly not a well-developed character who could be laughing at a COMBINATION of factors in this scene, correct? Such as another dead relative, another dashing of the Hound's hopes for reward, another dead end overall? Naw, that's just too much to buy, right?

Yep. Also, for those concerned that a "notorious killer wanted for Murder One & Treason" has now exposed herself, the timing of the show is going to handle this, I believe. KL is soon gonna be in a world of hurt, plenty broken, & knowing Sansa's general whereabouts, IF it is discovered, is definitely the LEAST of their upcoming worries. In fact, IF Show-Cersei wants to add this to Show-Jamie's laundry list in the Riverlands, fine...we know how he feels about Sansa.

10. But I have to ask, all you folks feeling Sansa is too rushed...she's spent years now observing the likes of Cersei, Joff, Tywin AND Lf in Kings Landing, & you think, like her half-bro Jon, she should still know nothing? I admit this frustrated me about her in the books. She seems awfully s-l-o-w in comparison to her sibs, especially given the wicked examples she's had surrounding her. Her fairy tales have been shattered most cruelly for a long time now. About time she showed some of her Tully smarts!

Was just about to answer. Thanks!

Anyone thinking that with Ramsey Bolton's new name & Dad's "northern" geography lesson, followed by the gang's march toward Winterfell & the emphasis of the Bolton position of Wardens of the North, we likely will NOT get fArya? Cuz who needs her now?

Yep. Had this thought too.

Incredibly funny. The looks on some characters' faces are captured & captioned so perfectly! I couldn't stop laughing. Just lovely.

I wish they'd decided to please everyone and have Petyr say, 'Only your sister...', then as he is actually pushing her out the door, add 'Only CAT!' --the word CAT punctuated by the shove. But I side with those who think in the long run, it won't really make a difference. Pretty sure Lysa got the point, regardless.

I agree with this assessment. Wondered for a moment if LATER, this might not cast suspicion on V with Cersei--I believe this was show-only dialog. Guess she'll have her hands full soon & this exchange would be the least of her worries.

I'm being partially facetious...everyone who's anyone has been theorized as a secret Targ, & it has been tossed about that either Varys or Illyrio is Aegon's real father, by way of a Targ momma, who was married to/sister of one or the other. I do believe Varys was snipped when quite young. But he kind of allows to Oberyn that his entire focus has been on having the IT seated HIS way.

Seems totally obvious, if only to bookreaders.

Aegon's coming!!! I've always maintained he wouldn't be cut. Also, did what Varys said about his 'desire' for neither men nor women indicate that he isn't Aegon's father, as some speculate?

And definitely a solid 8 rating from me, for "subtle" Cersei (Lena trying not to KILL Margaery for calling her 'Sis' or 'Mum' was exquisite--the lump Cersei swallowed must have been enormous!), for loony Lysa and her wicked talons nearly drawing blood from Sansa's hands, for Arya Needling (& being needled by) the Hound, & for the poignant, lingering looks given to Jon by his little brother, before Bran steels himself to forge on.

I read on another thread that quite possibly, the reveal was done early EXACTLY SO the Unsullied would hear it loudly & clearly, & not have to recall it among the MANY more exciting reveals which will captivate all of us in the season final. I don't recall which genius poster said it, but that made enormous sense to me. My Unsullied BF will remember it now, & not have to try to recall it later, when his head will be exploding from the season end action. It may be rendered less important if combined with other events which will shock far more greatly. Kudos to the originator of this splendid theory!