The Red Woman

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!!

If you look back on previous seasons, Melisandre has been given an exclusive preview of various plot developments but like any classic 'tinfoil theory' on a message board, has misinterpreted them. Despite this, the ending of this destined to be classic episode is a window into Melisandre's true powers and tells us that while human vice has threatened her clarity of perception, she does have a divine purpose as her centuries old survival proves.

Perhaps those who doubted that Melisandre's blood magic ritual in Season 3 could have set the Red and Purple Wedding events in motion will now reconsider the vital role of this character in clearing the chessboard for the true war to commence. With all of these engrossing plot lines in motion, it seems to me that characters like Melisandre and Bran Stark have always served as the essential players in a much deeper story, so whilst the Littlefingers and Varyses manipulate the game of thrones, Melisandre envisions the song of ice and fire in which the great game will eventually be consumed.

Through actions both hideous (the sacrifice of Shireen) and heroic (her validation of Jon Snow), Melisandre has moved through the series as a serene constant: highly organised and efficient and inured by an enormous responsibility. With her elegant gravitas, Carice van Houten has manifested the mystical potency of this saga as few others could and if the ending of this stunning episodes proves anything, it is that she has excelled in making the mythical heart of the story come alive for us all.

Last night, I saw the season premiere of Game of Thrones and from what I've got, it's really good. There are two problems I do have with this episode. I'm not going to spoil anything to those who haven't seen it, so I'm just going to point out the flaws and positive aspects.

The plot progression does get very slow and didn't advance some of the story lines left by the fifth season. Also, some of the characters were given little to do and weren't fleshed out enough. Maybe things will get better throughout the sixth season, but only time will tell. For now, everything else turned out fine.

The performances are still good, especially Lena Headey who shines with her emotional performance, the script is fine for the most part, the directing is very solid, the scenery is still gorgeous, the sets and costumes are still lavish to look at, and the music score from Ramin Djawadi is very beautiful. So, overall, not great, but a good start to Season 6. :)

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.

While the plot did not progress much in this episode, mostly setting up what is to come, the episode was still eventfull with a couple og memorable moments!

The episode picks up right where we left off in the shocking finale of season five! From there we get emotional moments as well as some thrilling scenes!

I really enjoyed Cerseis scene when she reacts to Myrcellas death! Its her showing vulnerability and actual emotions as she reflects on herself!

Brienne also got great treatment, and the same goes for Danearys who even in chains shows no sign of fear!

Though i always love how the "Sand Snake" comes to qn abrupt end cause nobody liked them in season five!

The last scene gave me "The Shining" vibes.

Overall it leaves you excited for more!