Game of Thrones Episode 4.05: “First of his Name”

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Although named for a male character, this episode is largely about the show’s women. It’s about Sansa and Arya, who both learn tough lessons this week. It’s about Brienne and Daenerys tackling issues of leadership. It’s about Margaery maintaining her relationship with Tommen. It’s about Cersei taking steps that she feel will foster, or avenge, her children. And it’s about the world of misogyny that Craster’s daughter wives and now Meera have to endure. And Lysa spills the beans (to the audience, at least,) about a shocking plot she helped put into play.

I may be biased here, but if this episode is about one male character over any other, it would have to be Bran. His little uncanonical interlude ends as expected, but I grew to appreciate the small dilemmas he faced. Overall, I really liked this one; gave me lots to chew on, both serious and comedic! Mid-season is a nice time to cast off our trauma for a few scenes. :P

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