Ned is in tatters after his run in with Jaime. Everything's gone arseways, his wife and daughters are in danger. His man at arms Jory just got a knife in the eye, his knee is mangled from a Lannister spear. This is what happens when you go digging into Cersei's past Ned. You lemon.
Plus Catelyn has captured Tyrion. Things are not looking good in Starktown.
King Robert just punched Cersei. He's signed his death warrant there. Oh he's going on a hunt. This will end well.....
There's Daenerys and her dragon eggs. She's surprisingly maternal towards them. Hmmm. Plus she's surprisingly fireproof. That may come in handy.
Bran is dreaming of 3 eyed ravens once again. Until he gets his legs back. Sort of. Fair play to Tyrion.
Robb Stark is taking a big talk of taking on the Lannisters after their attack on Ned. If only poor Robb could see into the future.
Bran meets Osha in the woods. One of many filler characters we meet over the years and another i'd forgotten existed.
Ok. So Robb isn't all talk. That's some fine throat slitting there kid. And either is Theon btw. They both walk the walk.
Tyrion wakes up in a cliff side cell in the Vale in a moment that would send your nuts into your throat. Today's the day he finds out if Lysa Arryn is a merciful woman or not. Hint - she's not.
Poor Arya is down in the dumps about her Da and Jory. She's about to be taught to funnel her emotions into her swordfighting lessons. Man i wish Syrio Forrell had lasted longer. He was deadly.
One of the more nauseating moments in Game Of Thrones next as Daenerys is forced to eat a horse's heart to prove she can be mother to a Dothraki warrior. It's genuinely hard to watch. *gawk*
Khal Drogo is watching her like it's the sexiest thing ever. These Dothraki lads, i dunno, they're weird fuckers.
And she's only gone and ate it all. Aboy the kid. Drogo is proud as punch. Viserys does not like her getting all this attention though. And once again gets a smackdown, this time courtesy of Jorah Mormont. It's never not satisfying seeing him get punked.
Tyrion is being judged by Lysa Arryn for his supposed part in the attempt on Bran's life. He's found guilty after making a mockery of the court and chooses trial by combat, choosing Bronn to fight for him. It's the start of a beautiful friendship when Bronn decimates his opponent. Bronn rocks. For all his talk of being a scumbag he's one of the most honorable people in the show.
King Robert is out on his hunt with his brother Renly. Robert doesn't know about Renly's real love. You get the feeling he wouldn't care for it either. Oh and there's a Lannister there to make sure the King is full of wine.....
Ned is taking care of Kingly business and looks distinctly uncomfortable. Especially when flanked by a pair of snakes like Maester Pycelle and (ugh) Littlefinger. You know well he'd much rather be out on a hunt.
Our first glimpse of Beric Dondarrion. Played by a different actor than the one we get used to in later series. GOT does this a lot, no forward planning. Shoddy shoddy shoddy.
Oh jesus, Ned is wilding out here. Demanding the death of Ser Gregor Clegane. Yet another dumb move from Lord Stark.
Sansa is still being a sap. Giving up the north as fast as she can. And falling for Joffrey's nonsense like a fool. HE'S PLAYING YOU!
Ros is leaving Winterfell. The more prolific pro in the north is heading south to make some €€€€€ Theon is not pleased. But gets a flash (gratuitous nudity klaxon) worthy of Basic Instinct to give him a happy memory.
Ned is being a good Da and sending his girls home. Sansa is not happy and we get one of a lovely moment of humour between Ned & Arya. But then Sansa's blabbering gives Ned an idea.
An idea that becomes a realisation that Joffrey isn't King Robert's son and therefore isn't a true heir to the crown!! DUN DUN DUNNNN.
And we're back to Vaes Dothrak. There's a celebration going on in honour of Daenerys unborn child.
Viserys isn't one bit happy and now he's pissed drunk and about to make a tit of himself. He knows this child threatens his chance at wearing the golden crown.
Drogo is pure laid back about it all. That is, until his wife is threatened.
And here it is. A moment of sheer unbridled brutality. Viserys gets the crown he wanted. A golden crown melted down and poured over his head by Drogo. Whoa. Ouch. What an ending.
A very solid episode and although no one of any real importance is introduced it's made very memorable by a fantastic ending. I love when shitheads get their just desserts in this. It doesn't happen half enough.
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