For me the basic question is, "Was I moved at all by the episode?" and I have to give a resounding yes. There were a some extraordinary cinematics in this episode, especially the lighting of the Dothraki swords, the view of them charging from above as a cluster of fire -- stunning to see. The lighting of the trench, also amazing and just a terrific way to close out Melisandre's story. Ser Jorah's story was closed out in fine fashion and I am so glad they made his death meaningful.
I am also glad they chose to end the NK story in this episode because there really is no place else to go with it within the confines of such a short season and in the total absence of GRRM source material. GoT, to my mind, is more about the human politics and not the horror story, so I think they made a good choice. It made sense to me that Arya had the honors because it focuses all her years becoming the powerful assassin she became and gave it a constructive purpose.
Finally I must mention Ramin Djawadi's score as I thought he did a fantastic job once again. He returned to the piano for this one and his use of somber motifs while blending in his other themes really added something to the episode.
Loved it.
I am also glad they chose to end the NK story in this episode because there really is no place else to go with it within the confines of such a short season and in the total absence of GRRM source material. GoT, to my mind, is more about the human politics and not the horror story, so I think they made a good choice. It made sense to me that Arya had the honors because it focuses all her years becoming the powerful assassin she became and gave it a constructive purpose.
Finally I must mention Ramin Djawadi's score as I thought he did a fantastic job once again. He returned to the piano for this one and his use of somber motifs while blending in his other themes really added something to the episode.
Loved it.
