Warning: Full spoilers for the episode follow...
While nothing utterly jaw-dropping happened in "The House of Black and White," it was still a big (crowded) episode. It was notably longer than last week's premiere and featured a bunch of important moments - including the second public execution in as many episodes. Perhaps there's something to be said for the fact that an execution -- an act that was such a huge, show-changing event back in Season 1 -- has now become quite commonplace on the series.
Anyhow, there was a lot going on here. So forgive me if I accidentally (or intentionally) skip a few beats along the way.
First, let's talk Dorne. We finally went there! And saw Oberyn's older, gout-y, pensive brother Doran Martell (Alexander Siddig)!
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While nothing utterly jaw-dropping happened in "The House of Black and White," it was still a big (crowded) episode. It was notably longer than last week's premiere and featured a bunch of important moments - including the second public execution in as many episodes. Perhaps there's something to be said for the fact that an execution -- an act that was such a huge, show-changing event back in Season 1 -- has now become quite commonplace on the series.
Anyhow, there was a lot going on here. So forgive me if I accidentally (or intentionally) skip a few beats along the way.
First, let's talk Dorne. We finally went there! And saw Oberyn's older, gout-y, pensive brother Doran Martell (Alexander Siddig)!
Continue reading…
Continue reading...