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Game of Thrones, Episode 603: Jon Snow’s Watch Ended in “Oathbreaker”

Episode 603, “Oathbreaker,” portrays how oaths are no longer considered indicators of reliability, honor, and loyalty at different levels. The episode ends with Jon Snow leaving the command of the Night’s Watch to Dolorous Edd. Is he an oathbreaker, a deserter? The brothers of the Watch swear to serve for a lifetime. Because Jon died, […]

Game of Thrones Episode 602 “Home”: Interesting link

03 May by Piolina

Last week, I discussed the possibility of Jon becoming immortal. The following link explains the imagery associated with Jon Snow’s reanimation/resurrection – that of Jesus Christ. Even though Jon might not be immortal, he might be perceived as such by others. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/05/02/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-2-home-brans-return-and-things/

Game of Thrones, Episode 602 “Home”: Inconsistencies, Visions and Reanimation

03 May04 May by Piolina

I have mixed feelings in regards to Episode 602, “Home.” There are some fabulous scenes. However, some of them require more explanation. The viewer cannot assume that there are some events taking place off-screen. There are also inconsistencies in the actions and decisions of some characters. Overall, I enjoyed watching the episode, and I am […]

Game of Thrones, Episode 601 “The Red Woman”: Melisandre’s Glamor and Jon Snow’s Possible Immortality

26 Apr26 Apr by Piolina

I was looking forward to watching Episode 601 of Game of Thrones. First, season 6 deals with material that is not yet written in the books. Overall, the episode has both superb and appalling scenes. Most of the events that happen in this episode are expected, the main reason why this opening episode may not […]

ASoIaF: Highlights of Episode 510 – “Mother’s Mercy” and Some Speculations for the Sixth Season

16 Jun25 Nov by Piolina

<<<<<<<Spoiler Alert>>>>>>> In comparison to other Game of Thrones’ season finales, “Mother’s Mercy” leaves us with many cliffhangers in the plot lines of many favourite characters. As in other episodes, some scenes were marvellously executed, while other ones were not. Overall, “Mother’s Mercy” did not feel like a season finale to me due to the […]

ASoIaF: Other Highlights of Episode 509 – “The Dance of Dragons”

10 Jun25 Nov by Piolina

It is hard to describe Game of Thrones’ episode 509, “The Dance of Dragons.” This episode has its great and bad scenes but also a shocking one. In regards to the burning of Shireen, I was expecting something like that to happen in the TV show. However, I am not expecting it to happen in […]

ASoIaF: The Burning of an Innocent in “The Dance of Dragons” and Other Speculations

09 Jun25 Nov by Piolina

<<<<<Spoiler Alert>>>>> The Sabotage Episode 509, “The Dance of Dragons,” opens with Melisandre reading the fires and witnessing the sabotage performed by Ramsay and his men. Carice Van Houten (Melisandre) does a great job in showing an expressive and concerned face when seeing these events before even heading out of the tent. The end result […]

ASoIaF: Highlight of Episode 508 – “Hardhome”

02 Jun25 Nov by Piolina

“Hardhome” was an entertaining and exciting episode to watch. At this stage, the TV show is intriguing since some of the source material has not been published yet. By the end of this season it will be hard to speculate what will happen and book “foreshadowing” might be used to define where the different characters […]

ASoIaF: Other Highlights of Episode 506 – “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken”

22 May25 Nov by Piolina

In regards to Episode 506, here are the rest of the highlights. In Essos, there is a developing friendship between Tyrion and Jorah. Tyrion confesses that he killed his father. He explains that Tywin was planning to have him executed for murdering King Joffrey, a deed he did not commit. He also mentioned slightly the […]