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Game Of Thrones, Season 1, Episode 9.

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Michelle Taylor

Jerome Flynn who plays Bronn possesses an exceptional singing voice. During their television show "Soldier Soldier," Jerome and Robson Green performed "Unchained Melody," which led Simon Cowell to produce a record featuring their rendition. Simon expressed interest in producing another record; however, they declined, stating that their primary roles were as actors rather than singers. If I Could Dream https://youtu.be/x0QOpN3VbL8?si=aKwq2k-rZ0OZOW-r

Yannick Denis-Trudel

Robb looks more and more like a great leader. His father still thinks of him as a boy, but he's managing. Maester Aemon called it... Having to choose between Honor and Family, Ned chose family (even though Jon said he wouldn't) But not a lot of good came out of it! And your reaction to Joffrey's decision to execute Ned is pretty much the same reaction we all have in regards to that "King". I agree that MOST Lannisters are awful (Joffrey, Cersei, Tywin, Jaime), you still have Tyrion that is shown in a way that you root for him. It's the complexity that makes it so compelling. Looking forward to hear your recap for the season's finale. Don't forget, there was almost a full year between season 1 episode 10 (June 2011) and season 2 episode 1 (April 2012)... for you, it's a week ;-)

Kallie Pampuch

This is the episode everyone realized what Game of Thrones truly is. They fully realized the rules of the game. Ned was the main character and they killed him before the end of the season. Nobody expected it (minus book readers) and it solidified how brutal this show is.

Roland Cooke

The sudden and brutal killing of basically the show's only big name was a huge shock at the time of the original broadcast. And now you know why [we] recommend to watch the penultimate episode of each season on its own, usually so much stuff to unpack afterwards!

Mithroch

In the books they describe how close Jaime comes to killing his way to Robb during the battle... basically laying waste to much of Robb's personal guard. The only reason he gets stopped is his sword gets stuck in someone. Jaime is a beast.

Youtalkingtome

I'm so lucky I don't have to wait! Tyrion is awesome, that's why I'm so conflicted with the Lannisters vs The Starks. I'm riding with the Starks ultimately. I don't know if I've seen a more upsetting character death than Neds.

The Inedible Mattman!

Joffrey is the ABSOLUTE WORST ... this was the episode that showed that to us all. And as others have said, this was the moment Game of Thrones became the sensation that it became. No one is safe. Not even the main character. I remember screaming at the tv when I saw this. Ned was the best man in the realm, but being "good" doesn't give you anything in this world. Great reaction, sir!

Scott Pearson Eberly

Medieval Time my friend. Infections killed many, living into your 40s was considered an achievement. FYI… George R. R. Martin took heavy inspiration from real Medieval history.

Youtalkingtome

Thank you! Every single episode going forward I will be rooting for Joffrey's downfall. I hate him so much. The character, not Jack Gleason who is doing a fantastic job!

Youtalkingtome

It's so true. I just didn't even think about it. Someone so strong and powerful taken out by a scratch. Crazy

Michael Bennett

Love everything about this episode. What can I say about Ned. It was a harder gut punch than Bran being pushed out of the tower in the first episode. And so soon after losing Bobby B. Jorah's swordfight was outstanding, and it's a reference to a conversation he had in a previous episode with his opponent about armor vs. no armor. Jorah said armor would win, and he was exactly right in this case. I really loved how he drew his sword with no hesitation and just grimly got on with doing what needed to be done. Tywin is one of my favorite characters and seeing his disgust at thwarted by Robb is awesome. "With his other 18,000 men!" In general, no one saw anything in this episode coming. Not the characters, not the audience. Even Tyrion didn't see the hammer, lol.

Balazs Foldes

I also think in season 1, there were still some constraints of budget on the show. Huge battle scenes done properly, do cost fortunes. Especially for a TV show. Then, with success, limitations were being lifted. Bugets for this show were unheard of in TV-realms before, I believe. Later seasons had costs like big movies - and usually well spent.

Balazs Foldes

I think I read a few years ago that during the medieval periods, post-battle infections killed something like many times as many people as those who died during the battle. (I can't remember the actual number ).

Youtalkingtome

Ned dying has bugged me all week. It was such a brutal and savage way to dispatch a noble character. Love the choice. it's completely unconventional. Jorah is way too cool. One of my favorites. Lot's of great side characters on this show. Charles Dance is a great actor. Love his brief appearance in Alien 3 LMAO

Imagine Nat

On rewatches, my skin crawls at Sansa's little smile at Joffrey right before he switches directions. She so desperately wants to believe things will be okay. And it really builds the tension for how out of nowhere this is that all these people jump into action to try to reason with Joffrey and eventually have to give up and watch.