Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 4 “Garden of Bones”

The gate of Qarth "Best city there is and ever will be". The scene outside Qarth, Garden of Bones.

Cast:

New Arrivals:

Nicholas Blane as the Spice King

Nonso Anozie as Xaro Xhoan Daxos

Ian Hanmore as Pyat Pree

Eugene Simon as Ser Lancel Lannister

Andy Kellegher as Polliver

Story:

Catelyn tries to convince the Baratheon brothers to abandon their quarrel and unite against the Lannisters, while Sansa is chastised by Joffrey in revenge for her brother’s victories. Arya and Gendry are taken captives to the castle of Harrenhal. After her exhausting journey through the desert, Daenerys arrives at the gates of the prosperous city of Qarth.

Review:

And the newest entries to the titles are: Harrenhall and Qarth (Pronounced as Karth. This is for you Dany). Sadly we had to say goodbye to Dothrak for Dany no longer resides there.

This has to be one of the most weirdest episodes I have seen. This episode has some sadistic torture scenes. King Joffery, my favourite person to hate, has given me more reasons to do so. He had Sansa Stark stripped and beaten in front of the whole court. But thankfully, Tyrion comes to the rescue. And we, at last, get to see a sympathetic side to ‘The Hound’. Joffery is making it difficult for me to like him after the stunt he pulled with Sansa. And especially after what he did to his gifts

Tyrion is my favourite Lannister. And one of my favourite male characters in this wonderful series.  And after a long wait (of two weeks) Robb Stark, King O’ the North, returns with Grey Wind. The starks fight the Lannisters, but we see none of the battles. But who is the woman with the silent sisters.

And speaking of torture, what do you say about rats clawing through your chest. While Gendry is being tortured, who would have thought that Tywin Lannister would be the one to save him and Arya. Dany, finally reached Qarth, and we get to meet Xaro Xhoan Daxos who vouches for Dany..

Does Stannis know what he and Mellisandre have brought to the world and what mystical powers she has? The instant pregnancy and the birth of the smoke monster. The look on Davos’ face was epic!

The cliffhanger was just amazing. It left me craving for more.. 60 Minute episodes aren’t enough. But I don’t think I can wait a week for the next episode.. Its too far away…