But this one is different.
Directed by Tim Van Patten.Lets start the rewatch with a double feature, shall we?
Episode 2 really makes youcare.
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BAELOR(Season 1, Episode 9)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Alan Taylor.Aw, man.
Yall know how this one ends.
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Alan directed Neds tragic execution scene brilliantly, the POV shifting seamlessly between Ned and his two daughters.
And this episode also features Peters first Emmy Award winning performance… of three!
FIRE AND BLOOD(Season 1, Episode 10)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
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Directed by Alan Taylor.Baby dragons.
Need I say more?
WHAT IS DEAD MAY NEVER DIE(Season 2, Episode 3)Written by Bryan Cogman.
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Directed by Alik Sakharov.My favorite court intrigue episode.
And I love Aliks homage to Akira Kurosawa with the flapping banners during Theons baptism scene.
Plus, I got to introduce Brienne!
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THE OLD GODS AND THE NEW(Season 2, Episode 6)Written by Vanessa Taylor.
And then you meet the incomparable Rose Leslie as Ygritte.
Andthenyou have the Kings Landing riot sequence.
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Andthen:WHERE ARE MY DRAGONS????
BLACKWATER(Season 2, Episode 9)Written by George R.R.
Directed by Neil Marshall.Our first big battle!
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Boy, we put the crew through hell making this episode.
Little did they know… (insert evil laugh here).
WALK OF PUNISHMENT(Season 3, Episode 3)Written and Directed by David Benioff & D.B.
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Weiss.This episode is very funny (the Small Council plays musical chairs!
), very dark (Jaimes hand is chopped off!
), and very weird (theres a rock song over the end credits!).
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AND NOW HIS WATCH IS ENDED(Season 3, Episode 4)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
One of Emilias finest hours.
KISSED BY FIRE(Season 3, Episode 5)Written by Bryan Cogman.
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But its also one of our best smaller, character-focused episodes.
I put smaller in quotes as we still found room for a big sword fight (Beric vs. Eat it, haters!).
THE RAINS OF CASTAMERE(Season 3, Episode 9)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
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Directed by David Nutter.The Red Wedding.
This was the episode that changed everything both for the story and for the life of the show.
THE LAWS OF GODS AND MEN(Season 4, Episode 6)Written by Bryan Cogman.
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Directed by Alik Sakharov.The One with Tyrions Trial.
THE MOUNTAIN AND THE VIPER(Season 4, Episode 8)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Alex Graves.I cant say enough about Pedro Pascal.
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His Oberyn Martell is one of most dynamic and memorable characters in our series.
This is the onewhere his head is smashed in by the Mountainand it explodes!
THE CHILDREN(Season 4, Episode 10)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
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And thats just one small part of this truly epic installment.
We also lose a bunch of major characters this episode.
HARDHOME(Season 5, Episode 8)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
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Directed by Miguel Sapochnik.Remember the White Walkers?
THE DOOR(Season 6, Episode 5)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Jack Bender.Hold the door.
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They are the best in the world and I have been spoiled for the rest of my career.
THE WINDS OF WINTER(Season 6, Episode 10)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Miguel Sapochnik.Could this be the definitive episode ofGoT?
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THE QUEENS JUSTICE(Season 7, Episode 3)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Mark Mylod.Many of the best scenes inGoTare simply people talking in rooms.
THE SPOILS OF WAR(Season 7, Episode 4)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
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Directed by Matt Shakman.This is where things get real, yall.
Jaime and his horse face off against Dany and her dragon.
And you dont know who to root for!
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THE DRAGON AND THE WOLF(Season 7, Episode 7)Written by David Benioff & D.B.
Directed by Jeremy Podeswa.Another epic season finale.
Sansa, Arya, and Bran unite to make Littlefinger answer for his many crimes.
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And now our rewatch is ended.
See you in season 8.
Game of Thrones returns April 14.
