Game of Thrones Episode 3.05: “Kissed by Fire”

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The title of this one refers to how the wildlings view red hair as blessed. Particularly applies to Yigritte, but here’s to holding out hope about other northern redheads? :P *cough*

Overall, a very strong episode. Might like it better than last, where the plot was more about grandiose feats, whereas here there’s lots going on but it’s more character based. Only a few, largely small quibbles.

Beric Dondarrion’s line about losing bits of yourself really ties a lot of this episode together. Arya is losing her new family, Tyrion is so brow-beaten that Olenna runs circles around him, Stannis is so broken that he actually seeks out the other women in his life. Jaime, undoubtedly, has the best “breakdown” moment as he reveals the truth about his kingslaying (but Brienne gets in some Renly feels right before it.) Robb is forced to kill an ally for treason, Cat and Davos are still in limbo, and Jon loses something bittersweet. :P Because even when you think things are going well..they kind of aren’t. Sansa’s plans to find happiness with the Tyrells are promptly dashed. Cersei and Tyrion are both unhappily betrothed by their father who thinks they’re being ungrateful chattel. Daenerys continues to negotiate her place among the Unsullied, as Jorah and Barristan have to do with each other. No one’s position is ever fully secure here.

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