WOW. Just, wow. The newest season of Game of Thrones, based on Martin's novels, was definitely worth the anticipation that has been building since the explosive ending of season 3. Season 4 opens guns-a-blazing with the reforging of Ice, the valyrian steel sword that has been in the Stark family for generations. Tywin Lannister pleased as ever, looks over the transformation of Ice into two [essentially] Lannister swords. During which, the eerily familiar tune of The Rains of Castamere plays in the background, the same song that was played during the epic scene of the Red Wedding. It only seemed fitting for this tune to be used while the Stark line and heritage is symbolically destroyed through Ice. It was a heartbreakingly marvellous way to open the season.
The newest addition to the Game of Thrones family is of course the sharp-tongued Oberyrn Martell, portrayed by Pedro Pascal. Oberyn "The Red Viper" Martell arrives to King's Landing in place of his older brother to attend Joffrey and Margaery's wedding. The history between the Lannisters and Martells has not phased the prince who seeks justice for his sister, niece and nephew who were brutally murdered at the hand of Tywin. Within minutes of his screen time, Oberyn manages to initiate a sword fight with Lannister men, solely due to their family line - and in a brothel no less. The audience is unaware of Oberyn's true intentions for being in the capitol, his clear distaste for the Lannisters can only lead to something bigger that will be explored throughout the season.
Oberyn Martell, Prince of Dorne, portrayed by Pedro Pascal
FINALLY! After being held captive month after month, Jamie Lannister is finally reunited with his family after 2 seasons of being apart. Jaime has come along way from being the evil man who pushed Bran causing him to loose function of his legs. From the second and third season, and his friendship with Brienne of Tarth, we have come to understand Jaime underneath his persona of "the Kingslayer" and the man who is romantically involved with his sister (EW.), Cersei the Queen Regent. On numerous occasions, Jaime has selflessly risked his own life protecting Brienne. Jaime has shown great personal growth since the first season and is why it was so devastating when he lost his right hand. Season 4 focuses on Jaime's relationship with his family as well as Brienne. His relationship with Cersei is obviously strained due to their time apart as well as each other's character development. The issues they once had now seem microscopic compared to the constant possibility or war and death that is never ending.
Jaime and Cersei Lannister, portrayed by
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Lena Headey
Queen Regent no longer. Cersei Lannister is the character we love to hate! Her constant need to drink and maintain power is as strong as ever before with her loosing the war to Margaery Tyrell of controlling Joffrey. Their constant battles are for the ultimate prize of being the Queen of Westeros and do not go unnoticed by their families. The Lannister alliance with the Tyrells is mutually beneficial however only extends to gold, supplies and soldiers. The power struggle between the two families has been constant, ever since Joffrey and Margaery's engagement, especially because Margaery knows how to manipulate and lie to her advantage, winning over the people in King's Landing and Joffrey. The two women are the biggest players in the game of thrones and will be exciting to see who will be victorious.
The "last" Stark alive, Sansa Stark is held hostage under the "protection" of the Lannisters. Recently married off to Tyrion Lannister, they have come to respect each other and have bonded over mutual hate for King's Landing as well as their obvious status of "the daughter of disgraced traitor, Ned Stark" and "the dwarf, the demon monkey". Their unlikely friendship is one that I personally enjoy and wished that it could have been further developed. Sansa since the first season is no longer the silly little girl who fantasied about Joffrey and being his queen. She is slowly understanding the game of thrones and the important piece she is. Sansa is in the heart of all the political drama in the show and is learning from the best of players, her husband being one of them. Sansa on more than one occasion has manipulated Joffrey, saving Ser Dontos from death and encouraging Joffrey to fight in the vanguard during Stannis Baratheon's attack, hoping he would die. No longer is Sansa naive and she is now a beacon of hope for the survival of the Stark children.
Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister, portrayed by
Sophie Turner and Peter Dinklage
Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons. Dany throughout the series has without a doubt, earned the titles she is known for. Since the birth of her dragons at the finale of the first season, they are now full grown, majestic beasts, instilling fear into her enemies. Dany and her army are making their way through the Free Cities, passing each city and liberating slaves and punishing their masters. Her cause stems from her own experience, being sold off as a bride to Khal Drogo and only a piece of bargaining chip for her brother's gain. Four seasons later, she is in control of her own destiny and allowing others to do so as well. There is no doubt that she will be able to conquer the Iron Throne, that is rightfully hers.
Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, and Drogon
Each episode never fails to impress with 55 minutes of suspense, drama, love and magic. The rich story and intricate character developments has made Game of Thrones one of the best television drama ever. The show is quickly catching up to Martin's final book for the series of A Song of Ice and Fire, with the ultimate question of "Who will conquer the Iron Throne?".
Rating:
5/5
Rating:
5/5
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