Game of Thrones: Season 1, Episode 6 "A Golden Crown"

Game of Thrones: Season 1, Episode 6 "A Golden Crown"

May 22, 2011


“A Golden Crown” is another great hour of television and it features Game of Thrones at it best. There is plenty of dialogue to digest, but there are some cool action scenes and some rather squeamish imagery, in part, due to the customs of the Dothraki. If I were you, I would advise against eating anything before watching this episode, especially if you cannot stand the sight of blood. This episode is also quite humorous thanks to the lovely quips from Tyrion.



The main focus here is across the Narrow Sea with Khal Drogo and Daenerys. It is amazing to see how quickly Daenerys goes from sobbing little girl to steely queen. I guess that little girl wouldn’t have the heart to eat a horse’s heart, a delightfully gross sequence. Of course, Viserys is the snobbish kingly wannabe and in his next confrontation with his sister, it proves to be his last as Viserys meets his doom by molten gold being poured on him. Definitely a clever plan by Khal Drogo!



As we head back to the Eyrie where Tyrion is being kept prisoner, maybe Catelyn acted a little too rash in her kidnapping of the youngest Lannister sibling. Regardless, Peter Dinklage stole the show with his humor. His interaction with the guard, Mort was fun, but the best part is when he “confessed his crime.” His stories about his brothel adventures is nothing short of hilarious, and I loved the reaction of Lysa’s son, Robin. He also enlists Bronn to fight for his freedom, and we see how scary the Eyrie’s moon door can be.



Back in King’s Landing, King Robert forgives Ned (who survived the fight with Jaime), much to Cersei’s displeasure. As Robert is about to go hunting, he gives the throne to Ned. Ned uses his fatherly instincts to protect his daughters and sends them back to King Landing. The bratty Sansa doesn’t want to go because she “wants to make blond babies with Joffrey.” Arya also has some good moments with Silvio.



Back in Winterfell, there are some great brotherly scenes between Robb, Bran, and Theon. We see how great Robb handles the sword and we learn about Bran’s vision of the three-eyed raven.



This was another great episode, and this episode should end the world-building and the character development for now because I have a feeling that crazy things are going to happen in droves as we send the first season! Fantastic acting is found aplenty, thanks to the likes of Sean Bean, and especially Peter Dinklage. There is some really awesome and somethings disgusting things to behold but prepare to be laughing thanks to Tyrion’s hijinks.



My Grade: A

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