The new season of Game of Thrones starts July 16. As preparation, I’m re-watching the first six seasons of the show. Below are 15 thoughts I had while watching the fifth episode of season two, “The Ghost of Harrenhal.” Spoilers for the entire series, but for this episode in particular.
- Renly may have been a fool, but he didn’t deserve to die like that.
- Loras may have got the looks, but Margaery got the brains and the looks.
- “Do you want to be a queen?” “No. I want to be the queen.” – An important distinction on this show. Too bad Cersei had other ideas.
- You know it’s bad when even the king’s uncle thinks he’s a lost cause.
- I wish I could warn Arya that Jaqen is going to be more trouble than he’s worth.
- “Smart people don’t find themselves in places like this.” – I can only agree. If I was in Westeros, I’d want to live in Dorne. Certainly not north of the Wall.
- What kind of nut decided it was a good idea to store wildfire directly under the most populated area in Westeros?
- Irri was so fiercely loyal to Daenerys. She did not deserve what happened to her.
- I love the scene where the Dothraki are discussing the best way to steal the golden peacock statue. It shows that they can be resourceful when necessary.
- Osha’s bickering with Bran is so cute. He has so much responsibility on his shoulders; it’s nice to see him acting like a normal child.
- Daenerys is so clueless, not realizing Jorah is in love with her.
- Xaro, you’re gonna regret ever having that vault built.
- “Our children will be princes and princesses.” – This just shows how little Xaro knows Daenerys, as she was left infertile after Rhaego was stillborn.
- Gendry looks so good with his shirt off. A reminder of how much Joe Dempsie has grown up since his days on Skins.
- Also, I like the bit with Arya critiquing his sword-fighting stance. Syrio Forel would be proud of her.
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