
a few thoughts about Game of Thrones S05 E01 (“The Wars to Come“) and open thread
Wisdom for the ages: “The future is shit. Just like the past.”

Wisdom for the ages: “The future is shit. Just like the past.”

At the HBO headquarters near Bryant Park.

A solid action fantasy more elemental and visceral than I expected, thanks to the potent presence of Luke Evans.

Knocking down a statue of King Joffrey, and a history of Westeros in 16 maps.

This is not Photoshopped. This just happened on live TV.

I watched much of this episode with my hand clamped over my mouth and “This cannot be happening!” running through my head.

I am declaring the wholly Watchers-on-the-Wall stories the Klingon episodes of Game of Thrones…

Jesus, Grandpa. Why did you read me this book?

Someone on Twitter called this episode “A Million Ways to Die in Westeros.” I wish I’d thought of that. Cuz it’s perfect. So I’m stealing it.

This episode has exhausted me.