Game of Thrones Episode 1.08: “The Pointy End”

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This is undoubtedly my favorite episode of the season and contains my favorite scene (here’s a hint; it’s between Sansa and Joffrey.) Perhaps this is only fitting as it was penned by ASOIAF author George R. R. Martin himself.

As matters reach a fevered pitch for the Starks, various family members take measures to arm themselves. Jon Snow, restricted by his duties to the Wall, finds other challenges to face, and Daenerys learns that the road to war is not without its human suffering. Tyrion makes new allies and joins up with his father in preparation for an assault against Ned’s son Robb, now the acting ruler of Winterfell.

This episode literally had me on the edge of my seat, although I’d already read the book and knew exactly what was happening. But the performances were so wonderful that I found myself reacting as if I was directly involved in the action. I think this episode proved that Benoiff and Weiss created a show with characters folks can care about.

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