Home

The major event that should've happened in the first episode takes place at the end of this episode. Not really a shocker though, as most people expected this. But if this happens in the first one then 'The Red Woman' takes on a whole new meaning. The sequence involving younger versions of older characters is a delight to watch. Liam Cunningham as Davos is outstanding as usual. Things are moving really fast as Theon goes home from outskirts of Winterfell to Pyke in one episode. Sansa, Brienne and Pod get to the wall from about the same place in two episodes while Bran and his companions took a whole season to get to the wall from Winterfell. But that's nothing compared to what Littlefinger and Varys achieve in the later parts of the season. Wheels are about to fall off you realize but the ride is still enjoyable so you don't care.

I always love how the first episode of season 6 is this slow aftermath of the previous season as well as some set-up... and then we get this episode which feels crazy in comparison!

So much happens within the span of 50 minuttes that it feels likebwe are supposed to be much further in the season!

The first this episode does right, us that it finally brings back Bran after an entire season where he was abscent! His storyline in this season, is one of my favorite, qnd we already start to get a glimpse og its potential in this episode!

The rest of the episode is equally great with every scene being of importance, characters getting killed off, shifts in power and an ending that will leave you breathless amd completely hooked for whatever else this season has in store!

Came to 'Game of Thrones' fairly late in the game and due to being so busy the binge-watching was gradual. Have found myself truly loving the show, very quickly becoming one of my favourites. It totally lives up to the hype and not only does it do the brilliant source material justice (a rarity in television) it is on its own merits one of the finest, most addictive and consistently compelling shows in recent years and quality-wise it puts a lot of films in recent years to shame.

Despite how my review summary sounds, actually still liked a lot but didn't love the Season 6 opener "The Red Woman", though some fans did not. Am of the opinion also of finding "Home" the superior episode, it was what "The Red Woman" should have been and felt more like for me like the season opener. It is one of the most positively received Season 6 episodes and have seen it often considered one of the best latter season episodes, both distinctions for very good reason.

Here in "Home", characterisation and plot lines are both advanced (loved seeing more of Bran, after being neglected for a while, Ramsay being suitably despicable and am still really appreciating seeing Theon in a completely different light to when he was first introduced.

There are plenty of shocks and leaving-one-floored revelations, with like "The Red Woman" necessary questions and predictions left on fans' lips being answered and with full impact. A lot happens in "Home", but it doesn't feel like there is too much going on or that it feels rushed. It is tautly paced but also takes its time without ever being too much of a slow burner.

As one would expect, the cast can't be faulted with Iwan Rheon and Isaac Hampstead Wright here being the standouts. Peter Dinklage as always steals every scene he's in.

Visually, "Home" looks amazing, as one would expect for 'Game of Thrones'. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well.

One cannot talk about "Home" without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.

The writing is thought-provoking with plenty of passion and sensitivity.

Summing up, outstanding episode and one of Season 6's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Brandon is trained by Three-Eyed Raven and has visions of his childhood when he was happy and Hodor could speak. In Castle Black, Davos and his men is threatened by the Night's Watchmen but the Wildlings breaks in the Castle and the situation switches. Sersei is protected by the Mountain and Tommen does not allow her to go to Myrcella's funeral. However Jaime has a conversation with him and convinces Tommen to meet his mother. Then Jaime challenges the High Sparrow and finds how powerful he is. Tyrion decides to release two dragons that are not nourishing. Arya is being beaten again and is still blind. Ramsey learns that his father has a baby son and he takes a bloody attitude. Theon decides to leave Sansa that intends to go to Castle Black. The Greyjoys will have a heir in the Iron Islands. Davos makes an impossible request to Melisandre, but the witch is powerful.

"Home" is a good episode of "Game of Thrones", with surprises in Castle Black. Jaime discovers how powerful the High Sparrow is. Ramsey's segment is the most violent and shows how despicable this character is. Arya's segment is boring and it finally seems that her situation will change with the presence of The Faceless Man. The conclusion again is the best moment of the show. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Home"

Despite the slow plot progression and little to do for the characters, the first episode was a good start to this season. However, this episode surprised me and since there's no problem I have, this is an improvement over The Red Woman.

The story is a lot more compelling and advances the plot progression from the previous episodes perfectly. The performances are once again compelling with Lena Headey and Dean Charles Chapman sharing an emotional moment together. And that's not all. It finally revealed the fate of Jon Snow and left a shocking cliffhanger to what would really happen in the next episode.

That being said, everything else turned out great. The pacing is tighter and never drags, the script is well-written, the directing is solid, Ramin Djawadi's music score shines and suits the emotional scenes and the atmospheric moments really well, and the editing is really good. So, overall, another classic episode for the entire show and an improvement over the first episode, which I thought was a good start. :)