The Red Woman

OK, so far this has been the most anticipated episode in GOT history. We have got this episode after 10 months of wait. After watching this I couldn't help but have a sense of disappointment. The episode fails to match the anticipation and the excitement. Technically this episode is as brilliant as it has always been. However none of the story progresses. We just see the aftermath of the countless cliffhangers from the season five finale. Other than the ending scene there are no surprises in the story development. Overall this episode sets the stage for the entire season. I hope the story picks up from here and reaches the heights that it is capable of.

This seasons start begins the story well with new and unexpected events. I feel a tad underwhelmed with some of it, however I feel there is so much more to come. As usual, I am left dangling with the future of characters and revelations brought by the end of the episode, with hope for more to come. First episode of the season, and I'm intrigued by what I'm seeing. Now that we've left the realm of the books, (I will admit I've yet to finish the 4th book of late), and now the story may or may not be true to what Martin wants the story to go. It still carried the weight of what has already been brought to the screen and I would like to think they will continue to do the series justice. Season 5 was rather weak in certain places so Season 6 should hopefully rise to the occasion.

I'm fascinated by people who expect every episode to be full of fights and encounters. Remember, when all is said and done, this is a single story. Lord of the Rings had to have "The Two Towers" to get to the ending. We have several key figures moving into new directions with all moving toward an unspecified center. We know for sure that Theon is regaining his humanity, acting heroically. Sansa is with him and alive and a pawn in the game, but necessary. Cersei is back at the castle. We are still in the dark about how much power she has. How have these religious fanatics affected the empire. The new queen is in the dungeon, being asked to confess. Dany finds herself in the hands of a warrior society similar to the one she left when becoming mother of dragons. The princess returns to the castle with Jaime, dead. And back home the evil women have formed a coup and murdered the bridegroom and his father. Arya is totally blind and is beaten with a wooden rod and asked to defend herself. I'm sure her role will come into focus again. And, of course, Brienne and Pod come to the rescue of the escapees and they swear their allegiance to Sansa once again. She now has purpose again and is a worthy foe to anyone. I, myself, am not even slightly disappointed with the setup. Have some patience, people.

While still way above other TV shows in quality, GoT is slowly drifting from the epic GRRM storytelling to the eternal Deus Ex Machina for TV Shows.

The season premiere is predictable, pretty much uneventful (except for the closing scene) and is desperately trying to make us care for characters that simply have not had a good construction arc since their introduction. Tyrion and Varys steal the show for me though, I love 'em power couple.

Defined in four words: your average GoT episode... and for a work inspired in ASOIF, I think that is not OK.

Usually Game of Thrones start in first gear and usually pick up speed. But in season 6, they directly started in fourth gear. They started with all guns blazing bang bang. The episode touched upon almost all the sub-plots.

The best moment for was when Cersei broke down in front of Jamie (not in a sadistic manner). In that moment a character as strong as Cersei started believing in prophecies. This showed her humane side. Because like all of us she also start believing in prophecies, Gods and monsters in our darkest times. Couldn't have asked for a better start of the show!!