Dinklage did a sublime job conveying so many emotions built up not just the four seasons, but of a lifetime.

I cannot imagine the trial without Shae as it was the moment the pressure broke him to lash out at how everyone had abandoned him.  I am curious how they handle the rest of the season though.

Overlooked might be Cunningham as Davos who gave an impassioned speech that shows he believes more in Stannis than anyone, exceeding even Stannis himself.

Maybe in name, but I could still her character mentioned.  Will not say more to avoid spoilers.

Wasn't she mentionned in Season 1 when Tyrion, Bronn and Shea are playing the truth game (or something like that)?

Yes, she was.  Which makes me think they will mention her again, even if not directly using her name.

Oh yeah, here was me thinking she was never mentioned at all. I guess there could be a mention of her since there are precedents. Though the directions and concerns could have changed since the times even a second season was uncertain.

We should be settled on this by the end of this season.

 You tell em, Tyrion. Tywin the schemer's expression was priceless. 

 Also, Cersei's baby dragons. God she thinks she is clever. 

Another fantastic episode with just some great acting and character work. It really has picked back up and the final few episodes are all set up for brilliant culmination. I have been very pleased despite some odd minor changes to scenes or dialog.

Curious as to others thoughts here.

I haven't seen Sunday's episode yet and  there are sure some interesting events ahead but there's one delayed plot point that really bugs me. In the books, Jon makes it back to the wall and he has very little time to set things up before the wildlings attack falls on them. Now, he has the time to comeback, heal his wounds, pay a visit to Craster's keep, return and I'd be willing to bet the widling attack won't appear until Episode 8 or 9. I realize they had to pad the story and the trip to Craster's was entertaining but they should have given us something on the wildling side to justify them taking their sweet time before striking at the wall.

The episode was awesome as always. The scene between Red Viper and Tyrion was really well done. Just a few more episodes to go but hey atleast we get a spinoff. 

 Sansa is exited.