This week's episode of ' Game Of Thrones ' is all about trades. People trading identities, trading their souls, trading one form of justice for another. And it all ended with an amazing cliffhanger that has us begging for the next episode.
Here's everything you missed on 'The Laws of Gods And Men:'
'I prefer the stories they tell. More plain. Less open to interpretation,' Gatiss (who probably has a character name, but whatever) says. That's in reference to Stannis' assertion the Bank should give him money because Tommen is a bastard. Instead, Davos shoots back a few numbers of his own, convincing the Bank to give a loan, and pirate Salladhor Saan to give up his naked lady bath for some more ships.
Though this is only a short interaction, we can't imagine an actor of Gatiss' stature showed up for one short scene. Expect plenty more from the bank - and Braavos - in upcoming episodes.
In return for staying loyal, Ramsay gives Reek the world's creepiest bath, and then tells Reek he needs him to get a castle for him by pretending to be someone else: Theon Greyjoy. If this wasn't all so horrible, it would be a great set-up for a French farce.
Less easy? Smooth-talking Hizdhar zo Loraq, who requests to have his father buried properly after Dany, you know, crucified him. She eventually relents, but it seems like this being a Queen thing is way harder than she thought it would be. Looks like she's still got some growing up to do, if this was an '80s comedy.
This switcheroo is backed up by Oberyn's new position on the small council, prompting the Red Viper of Dorne to quip, 'Does this mean I'm a master of something now? Coins? Ships?'
The first witness is Ser Meryn, a character so important that I had to look up his name because I completely forgot what it was.
Next up is the slightly more recognizable Maester Pycelle, who accuses Tyrion of stealing his poison to murder Joffrey. 'This man killed the most noble boy who ever lived,' Pycelle says, followed by the longest reaction-shot pause in the history of television.
Cersei also shows up to discredit Tyrion, which is par for the course, and she's definitely hamming it up for the crowd.
The next one hurts though. Varys betrays Tyrion, suggesting he may have been in league with The Starks. Tyrion begs his father (who is the lead judge) to ask Varys one question. He asks whether Varys remembers telling Tyrion that he saved the city, and Varys would never forget that.
'Sadly, my lord, I never forget a thing,' Varys says. Tyrion's face falls, as he realizes that Varys knows he was used multiple times by Tyrion, and never stopped resenting him.
As long as Tyrion keeps his mouth shut and begs for mercy, he'll be sent to the Night's Watch, Tywin explains... And soon after that, Jaime gets shipped off to Casterly Rock to start making some babies with a lady who isn't his own sister.
'I am whore, remember?' Shae says, looking right at Tyrion, reminding him of the words he used to try and drive her to safety.
His reaction, from absolute grief to rage in mere moments was one of the most gut-wrenching, excellent moments this show has ever done. And it only builds from there.
'I saved you. I saved this city. All your worthless lives. I Should have let Stannis kill you all,' Tyrion spits at the shocked crowd, before saying to Shae, 'Watching that boy die gave me more relief than a thousand whores.'
And the capper? Looking right at his father Tywin, who can barely contain his rage, Tyrion demands trial by combat.
Once again, Tyrion has out-maneuvered everyone... Or has he?
What did you think of 'The Laws of Gods and Men?' Let us know in the comments below.
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - Rating: 4.5
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