The Dance of Dragons (S05E09)

Another pummeling and probably even more substantial, this time in Mereen. The gladiator arena like in Ridley Scott's ancient Rome, Ser Jorah from looser to indomitable hero (the emotional sparks between him and Dany burn through the screen) and the dragon finale. On top of that, Stannis has completely lost his mind and has become a character who simply must die. That still leaves Winterfell. (06/04/2017)

I’m starting to wonder if the creators decided to pour all their effort into just two (or maybe three? We’ll see) episodes this season. I liked this one too. Stannis is still stuck in his own Stalingrad, Arya’s adventures in Braavos are finally getting interesting, and there’s a major twist in Meereen. Judging by the number of them, it seems like every other citizen belongs to the Sons of the Harpy. (12/15/2017)