Game Of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5: The Door

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I can't even. Just when I think this show can't possibly emotionally traumatise me any further, they do this. I watched 'The Door' 12 hours prior to writing this review and I still feel like I'm in a state of shock and bereavement. In the space of about 5 minutes we lost 3 pivotal characters: the Three Eyed Raven, Summer and *sniff* Hodor. In an utterly heartbreaking turn of events we came to understand the origin of Hodor and also the perils of inexperienced time travel. Surely I wasn't the only person silently cursing Bran at the end of the episode? RIP Hodor. You were too pure for this world.
This aside, we actually found out a huge amount of information in Bran's visions. The Children Of The Forest were responsible for creating the White Walkers, and didn't seem that remorseful about it. It seems that time is cyclical, as the future Bran warged into the past Hodor and watched the future change his past. Confused? Me too. We also found out that the Bran can be seen by past or present characters in his visions, when the Night's King grabs his arm much to his surprise! This led to what can only be described as chaos, and saw the safety of the cave evaporate and give way to the army of the dead. What happens next... I don't even want to talk about it. Safe to say I will never be able to hold the door for anyone ever again.

 In other news, Sansa stood up to Littlefinger, Theon stood up for Yara, Varys was unsettled by the Red Woman 2.0, and Jorah the Explorer set off on his travels once again. All in all I have to say that this episode has been one of the strongest in the show's history, and definitely the most heartbreaking. I would go as far to say that it is up there with the likes of the Red Wedding!

Pros

  • The Brienne/Tormund sexual tension continues, and provides the much needed light relief from this otherwise utterly soul destroying episode. Tormund's attempts to look irresistible is hilarious and here's hoping Brienne gives in to his charms by the end of the season. What a power couple they would make. Imagine their children...
  • Sansa's speech to Littlefinger was a fantastic moment and further cements her new position as a real player in this game. I can't wait to see what her character will be like at the end of the season. Queen of the North?
  • Sansa deserves two honourable mentions for this episode, and the second is purely for her mention of 'the North remembers'. It sends chills down my spine every time someone says it. God knows the Starks could do with a bit of luck soon.
  • Theon's speech in favour of his sister becoming Queen of the Iron Islands was a beautiful moment, as it really shows such as turnaround in his character. Once a misogynistic pig, he now recognises his sister to be the true leader and is willing to take a supporting role to make this happen. This hasn't really worked out for them so far though.
  • Another week without story lines from Dorne. Good times.

Cons
  • The death of Summer. Another direwolf has bitten the dust - that's two gone this season already! Why are you doing this to us show writers? This death could be quite symbolic however: the death of Summer means that winter is truly coming...
  • Jorah the Andal finally declared his love to his Khaleesi and then is commanded to leave her straight away to find a cure for his greyscale. I really do hope this isn't the last time we see his character as he deserves a much better send off than that.
Unanswered questions

 1. How was the Night's King able to touch Bran in a vision?
2. Did Hodor always know that was how he was going to die?
3. How will Bran be able to travel anywhere now that Hodor is not there to carry him?
4. Why has Jon Snow condemned his luscious locks to a man bun?
5. Why did Sansa lie to Jon about how she knew about the Blackfish's army?
6. Why is the Waif such a little bitch?
7. How are we halfway through the season already?
8. Why do I feel such genuine despair at the loss of a fictional character that only ever said one word?

Comparisons to the books

 I have come to realise that this section is almost useless now, seeing as the show has moved past the book's narrative in almost every character's story. However if I can offer some insights I will continue to do so.

 The big issue from the books that emerged this week was Euron Greyjoy's plans to ally with Daenerys to bring glory to the Iron Islands. In the books there is in fact another brother, Victarion, who sets off to Meereen in search of Daenery's hand in marriage. Euron sends him to fetch Daenerys and bring her back for him, however Victarion intends to marry her himself. Who knows where this storyline is going to end, in both the show and the books, as I cannot imagine that the Mother of Dragons will simply agree to marry a power hungry stranger without putting up a bit of a fight... 

 A major change from the books has been the storyline of Sansa. Currently on the page, she is still in the Vale with Robin and Littlefinger and waiting to be married to the heir of the Vale - Harry the Heir. This is Littlefingers plan for her to reclaim Winterfell as the 'Queen in the North' with an army from the Vale. Quite different from her current situation at Castle Black! I really welcome what they have done with Sansa in the show and love that she has developed into a master manipulator and teamed up with Jon to reclaim the North. In the books I am getting a little tired of her 'poor me' act, but the show has really made me root for her to come out on top, and she could be a serious contender in 'the game of thrones'.

My favourite reactions to the episode



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