arunspurs
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If Elation was the word for Episode 9, its despair the word for Episode 10. Having already read the books prior, I was ready for what was to come. In spite of that, this episode was like a punch in my stomach. While many will talk about what happened at wall, I would look at the events at Dorne & Kings Landing. For the first time in 5 seasons, we had a episode that emotionally affected the Lannisters. They have been the hated characters of Game of Thrones - but am sure Episode 10 gave a different perspective to their characters. Lannisters - always pays their debt & the 2 events at Dorne & Kings Landing could have huge repercussions in next coming season.
At the wall...its anyone's guess. Problem with guess work is it doesn't always work in Game of Thrones. All in all, a gripping season finale. Shame we have to wait for another 10 months to start all over...
At the wall...its anyone's guess. Problem with guess work is it doesn't always work in Game of Thrones. All in all, a gripping season finale. Shame we have to wait for another 10 months to start all over...
What makes Pillars of the Earth click is its impeccable character building; Tom the Builder, Prior Phillip, Bishop Waleron, Aliena, Jack,William, Regan, Ellen- Every character competes for the other;Every character has a purpose;
Story itself tries to draw parallel with certain Biblical aspects; One of the key is of course characters who represent the 7 DEADLY SINS;
Some of the following could be up for debate;
1) Wrath - William Hamleigh 2) Sloth - Percy Hamleigh 3) Lust - Regan Hamleigh 4) Envy - Alfred 5) Gluttony - Prior James 6) Greed - Bishop Waleron Bigod 7) Pride - King Stephen
Pride & Gluttony are debatable, but in general,I believe this is a story of Good v Evil, depicted nicely;
Casting is brilliant; Screen chemistry of actors portraying Jack & Aliena is unbelievable & probably one of the finest on-screen pairing ever
Had the production be on a far larger scale, like Game of Thrones, Pillars of Earth would have beaten it by a country mile by its sheer story line & characterizations; There are certain flaws in the making but I think it can be ignored because this book needed to be told in a TV screen and in fact, done well;
10/10 for Pillars of the Earth (the novel) 8.5/10 for Pillars of the Earth (the TV series)
Story itself tries to draw parallel with certain Biblical aspects; One of the key is of course characters who represent the 7 DEADLY SINS;
Some of the following could be up for debate;
1) Wrath - William Hamleigh 2) Sloth - Percy Hamleigh 3) Lust - Regan Hamleigh 4) Envy - Alfred 5) Gluttony - Prior James 6) Greed - Bishop Waleron Bigod 7) Pride - King Stephen
Pride & Gluttony are debatable, but in general,I believe this is a story of Good v Evil, depicted nicely;
Casting is brilliant; Screen chemistry of actors portraying Jack & Aliena is unbelievable & probably one of the finest on-screen pairing ever
Had the production be on a far larger scale, like Game of Thrones, Pillars of Earth would have beaten it by a country mile by its sheer story line & characterizations; There are certain flaws in the making but I think it can be ignored because this book needed to be told in a TV screen and in fact, done well;
10/10 for Pillars of the Earth (the novel) 8.5/10 for Pillars of the Earth (the TV series)
