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Tyrion discovers that Catelyn is actually bringing him to the Vale of Arryn, and not to Winterfell as she said, to mislead the Lannister and to meet her sister Lysa. However the group is attacked by a hill tribe and Tyrion protects Catelyn. Meanwhile Ned discovers dangerous secrets in King's Landing and Arya overhears two men in the dungeons plotting a war and the assassination of her father. There is a meeting of King Robert and the small council and the king orders Ned to kill Daenerys, her unborn son and Viserys, but he replies that this would be a dishonorable assignment and resigns to his position of King's Hand. He goes to a Littlefinger's brothel and finds a bastard son of Robert. When he leaves the place, Jaime is waiting for him with a little army because he heard about the imprisonment of Tyrion. They slaughter Ned's guards and Ned is stabbed on the back on his leg.

"The Wolf and the Lion" is an episode full of action and intrigues in King's Landing. Ned learns how dangerous is the King's Hand position and for the first time he confronts the Machiavellian Robert. The cunning Tyrion will certainly find a way to revert his situation. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "The Wolf and the Lion"

After what I considered to be a ponderous episode 4, I find that it was all a build up to an incredible payoff in an amazing episode 5. Incredible performances, showdowns, and cliffhangers are everywhere.

Sean Bean and Mark Addy require special mention for their scenes together in this episode, their first together since episode 2 (and one realizes that episode 3 and 4 were weaker for the lack of them). Excellent performers on their own, together they achieve an incredible dramatic synergy.

Lena Headey and Mark Addy also require special mention for their scene together in this episode. Very telling and frank.

Last but not least, if you are squeamish about sex, nudity, violence, or blood...this is not the series for you, and definitely not this episode. :)

This is the fifth episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. It is a rage-filled, emotional-heavy episode that features fine acting and a great ending. I was slightly disappointed we do not see Daenerys or the Dothrackis in this episode, although they are used in context. I liked this episode because you can see the rivalry between the Stark and the Lannister family as they are always in each others throat as they try to be the number one family in the kingdom.

In this episode, "The Wolf and the Lion," King Robert learns that the Dothrakis are going to bring war to the kingdom, so he plans to murder Vaenerys. Ned Stark brings the anger out of the king when he refuses. Arya overhears of a plot against her father. As Ned leaves Kings Landing, he runs into some trouble. Meanwhile, Catelyn Stark brings her prisoner, Tyrion to her sister's keep, where she happens to be the widow of Jon Arryn.

Overall, this is another solid early entry in the Game of Thrones catalog. I really enjoyed the episode, particularly the rivalry between the Lannisters and the Starks which culminates in an epic sword battle towards the end. I did find the little kid who played the son of Catelyn's sister quite annoying, but other than that the acting was really good.

My Grade: A-

1.The one is who is complaining about violence. depicts.Singing high praises for literally everything else and then giving low rating just because of violence .This is an a different word which is heavily based on the medieval times and it maybe had even more violence than the TV show .

2.One who is complaining about season 8. This is an episode from Season 1 which had a great writing and this is one of the best episodes of season 1 and GOT.Do not rate it low just because you did not like season 8.Go to s8 episodes and rate them low.Nothing could be more irrelevant.

With "The Wolf and the Lion," the strongest episode of the season yet, Thrones has put its pieces in place and is ready to start putting them into motion.

The Wolf and the Lion is perfect episode and improves over episode 3 and 4. It brings some more character development to not only the Stark family, but the other characters as well while having some very neat action sequences. And that's a good thing since it has a nice balance between character study and action. My only quibble is that it left me wanting to see more of how Tyrion will handle his predicament when he got arrested for his rumored crimes against Bran Stark.

Everything else is done well. The acting continues to shine from all of the actors' performances especially Eddard who has a sense of humanity to him under his smug face when he chose not to kill Daenerys. The story is well-written, the script is smart, the dialog is excellent, the music score is still amazing, and it has a much fine pacing this time around.

Overall, great episode and a great improvement.

This episode shows perfectly how a show should handle action and the lack of it after. Great pacing, great dialogue. First exceptional episode, had me on the edge of my seat

9/10.

Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn of The Vale, to be held accountable for his supposed crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Ned refuses to take part and resigns.

What I Liked:

The scene between Robert and Cersei was brilliant, adding plenty of depth to both characters, showing how they once felt something for one another (especially Cersei). It is perhaps the best scene so far, and there are plenty of contenders, including the battle of wits between Varys and Littlefinger earlier in the same episode.

Once again, it is impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value, as well as the meticulous attention to detail. On top of that, all actors provide solid performances once again, with Mark Addy being a standout.

The fight between Ned and Jaime was wonderfully crafted, feeling completely organic and perfectly paced. Jaime is a complex character, and the final scene reveals that he isn't as dishonourable as everyone believes him to be.

What I Disliked:

The scene between Renly and Loras was jarring and unnecessary. It was already heavily inferred that Renly and Loras were secretly together, so showing them be intimate with one another later on felt superfluous.

Overall:

Game of Thrones delivers perhaps its best episode to date. Aside from one subpar scene, this was an exceptionally enthralling viewing experience.

9/10

King Cadmium.

With this episode, we hit the halfway point of the first season. We get more new characters and a new location. As a result, we do not see either the Dothraki or the Wall in this episode.

We get a good scene between Ned and Ser Barrister Selmy (Ian McElhinney) Tyrion and a nameless character played by Jerome Flynn (yes him from Robson & Jerome) enjoy some post battle banter, the high point of the episode is a spectacular confrontation between The Hound and his brother The Mountain. There is a brilliant exchange between Varys and Littlefinger too, an then of course we have the ending. Another great ending.

This is an episode that really shows Sean Bean's gift both for the physical side of acting and the emotional side. His Eddard carrying the weight of his disappointments and his honour to do his duty on his shoulders.

Then there is his fight against Jaime Lannister. I need to praise Bean and Coaster-Waldau for their performance here; Coaster-Waldau especially carries off Jaime's cockiness… and his rage when a fair single combat is disrupted.

But Mark Addy? I've not been a fan of him in this show, however there is Brilliant acting on his part. Especially his rage at Ned.

This one was really good, i mean really good. It had everything you want from an episode and then some. What more could you ask for.

The cast is so talented. Every single one. Also the people who work behind the spotlight. The writers and directors and make up artists and so on.

10 out of 10. Fantastic episode, this show just gets better after each episode. It really does. HBO is the best.

More intrigue, effectively nasty violence, and blatant sexual elements add to the mix in this typically zesty episode. Ned Stark is taken aback at his Kings' reaction to the news of Daenerys' pregnancy; the King now wants her and her offspring dead. A disgusted Ned then resigns from his position as Kings' Hand. Meanwhile, Catelyn takes her prisoner Tyrion to her sister Lysa (Kate Dickie) for punishment, only to receive a stern rebuke. Finally, an incensed Jaime confronts Ned about Tyrions' predicament, leading to an ugly scene indeed.

'The Wolf and the Lion' is typically compelling entertainment, done with style and also a large amount of wit. This episode can be quite amusing at times. It also carries some real weight in the dialogue-heavy scenes between characters, such as a moment with the King and Cersei Lannister.

This viewer is not one to complain about the level of brutality; rather, he feels that it adds an incredible visceral quality. It may be disturbing to more squeamish viewers, but it adds to the overall impact of the storytelling. It helps to create this idea of a world that is harsh and uncompromising.

As for those sexual elements, well, none are more twisted than our introduction to Lysa; if anybody reading this is familiar with the trashy 1981 Italian zombie film "Burial Ground", they may experience a feeling of deja vu.

This viewer may be late to the party in terms of checking out this series, but so far he's enjoyed what he's seen.

Eight out of 10.

Came to 'Game of Thrones' fairly late in the game and due to being so busy the binge-watching was gradual. Have found myself truly loving the show, very quickly becoming one of my favourites. It totally lives up to the hype and not only does it do the brilliant source material justice (a rarity in television) it is on its own merits one of the finest, most addictive and consistently compelling shows in recent years and quality-wise it puts a lot of films in recent years to shame.

"The Wolf and the Lion" is one of the best episodes of the first season, is classic 'Game of Thrones' and there is the agreement that it is the best episode since "Winter is Coming". Actually loved the quieter and heavier in exposition episodes in between, but things feel more focused and tighter here and things are more action-packed in a way that's exciting and intriguing and there is also plenty of character development that is rich and layered, Sean Bean and Mark Addy's scenes are particularly note-worthy.

It has been commented by critics that the omission of the Night Watch and Dothraki scenes was a good move that made the story more focused and succinct and that the changes from the source material, mainly additions, were bold and made things feel more rounded. Have to completely agree with this. As well as some of the most exciting action scenes and best effects and visuals of the whole show, it was those aspects that were particularly striking about "The Wolf and the Lion". The dragon skulls and the Eyrie were standouts.

Visually, "The Wolf and the Lion" looks amazing. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. The visual effects are some of the best of any television programme and are not overused or abused, the scale, the detail and how they actually have character and soul are better than those in a lot of the big-budget blockbusters. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well.

One cannot talk about the episode without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.

It is hard not to be bowled over by the quality of the writing, outstanding isn't a strong enough adjective to describe how good the writing is once again. It always has a natural flow, is layered and thought-provoking and demonstrates a wide range of emotions such as suspenseful tension, poignant pathos and witty humour. The monologues and exchanges all add hugely to the character development. The story is paced beautifully, structured with such nuance and attention to coherence, a high emotional level and is done with intelligence, passion and sensitivity.

Helped by the superb character and multi-layered writing throughout, although the acting is uniformly good across the board Sean Bean, Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau and Mark Addy are knockouts.

Overall, phenomenal and what 'Game of Thrones' is all about. 10/10 Bethany Cox

If you have finished the series and wondered part of the significance of a particular character's parentage... this is part of it. We wouldn't have even had a story if it weren't for a certain member of the council having a little soft spot for Daenerys. The final season gives so much weight to some specific issues in the first season. I love being immersed into this world all over again.

The fifth episode of Game of Throne's first season may be my favorite one yet! The tension is mounting thanks to the sharp script, exhilarating action sequences, great direction from Brian Kirk, and fantastic acting all-around (with Sean Bean and Mark Addy sharing the MVP award for the episode). The episode really kicks it into high-gear and there were some choices that surprised me considering this is only the fifth episode. For example, I did not expect Ned Stark to step down from his Hand of the King role so soon. I was expecting some kind of action in this regard later in the season, but not too soon. Mark Addy has some fantastic monologues, one with Ned and one with his wife, Cersei. Both monologues show just how vulnerable the king's character is. I was most interested in his conversation with Cersei. They admitted their hate....and their love to each other that lasted for seventeen years. In an episode with rising tension and an incredible battle sequence, these lines of dialogue stand out to me.

In this episode "The Wolf and the Lion," King Robert gathers his advisors and tells them of his plan to kill Daenary because he believes she will take the Dothraki horde and take them across the Narrow Sea to invade King's Landing. Ned refuses to comply, which creates a heated argument between the two friends, and it ends with Ned stepping down. As Ned is about to leave the capital, he finds a clue in regard to the death of the prior Hand with Robert's illegitimate son. Meanwhile, Arya overhears a plot against her father. Catelyn, who kidnapped Tyrion last episode, takes him as prisoner for her older sister, widow of the previous Hand, and leader of the Vale, Lysa Arryn. With news of Tyrion's kidnapping reaching King's Landing, Jaime Lannister confronts Ned Stark as he is about to leave.

The acting is tremendous across the board. I already mentioned how great Mark Addy was, but Sean Bean deserves lots of credit. He makes his point about murdering a mother with an unborn child as immoral. I really liked his bold move quitting his position. This episode allows us to see the views from both sides and allows us to be sympathetic to both sides. I also love Tyrion's arc here, and I love how his sardonic personality is on display despite his unfortunate kidnapping.

Another new kingdom was introduced to us here, and that was the Vale. The fortress is impenetrable, and it has a cool-looking prison on a ledge, but its ruler, Lysa (played by Kate Dickey) is crazy! Maybe I am being too kind calling her crazy. The episode introduces her to the viewers by breast-feeding her six-year-old son, Robyn. Apparently, Catelyn and Lisa haven't seen each other in five years....and that is pretty obvious in their meeting. Their sequences are short, but it's well-worth it. I think Robyn was annoying, but one can forgive thanks to the actions of the mother.

Overall, this is a fantastic episode. I loved all this political dueling, in a sense. Robert, Cersei, Ned, Baelish, Varys, Catelyn, Robert's brother, Renly all have different kinds of political motivation. Their interactions with each other is the main reason why this episode is so tense and works so well. The monologue between Varys and Baelish is also worth a mention as we see they may have a plan about King Robert. Also, the humorous wordplay between Tyrion and sell-sword Bronn are well worth watching. Bronn will be a pivotal character in episodes to come. There is some gay representation here , thanks to Renly and the king's servant, Lancel. Lancel is someone the king is not entirely fond of as we see when from some of the dialogue. Also, I will mention the end battle between Ned and Jaime. That was some fancy sword work in action, plus a wonderful cliffhanger ending! Another episode, another win!

My Grade: A

I like all the brutal sword fights and the wild parties

It is an interesting episode, although some events are a little implausible. The influence of 21st century values on the Game of Thrones universe is starting to be noticed. One can see the decadence of the Capital of the Seven Kingdoms, with all the lords conspiring against each other, while the fool king is indeed a fool, and is easily manipulated by the royal council. Then Ned Stark does a very bad decision at going against his king and friend, as he had honor. Honor is used as a virtue for being an obstinate compassionate fool. That's not the real meaning of honor, but it looks like the episode shows honor like that.

On the other hand, a matriarchal kingdom is shown when Lady Stark, after apprehending the Lannister dwarf, heads towards a kingdom in the middle of the mountain, where her sister rules there. But what kind of place it is! Full matriarchy, with a spoiled little prince whining about non sense, and being breastfed by her mother when he is already about 10 years old! Good thing: A good example of how a kingdom can degenerate at such level.

In the end, Ned receives what he was supposed to receive. His men are killed by an intriguing character I won't mention now if I don't want my review to contain spoilers.

Things are coming to a boil. While it's a bit hard to figure everyone's motives, we do have a group of adversaries. The expediency comes in trying to outwit not just your obvious enemies but, in some cases, those that are superficially loyal. The Hand, Lord Stark, is trying hard to be loyal to friend and kind. The king wants to have absolute power but is a fat lazy slob who is only good at shouting orders. His "marriage" is just that and there is no love involved at all. Tyrion is with Lady Stark who believes that he is responsible for the near death of Bran. She takes him to her wacko sister after he saves her life in a battle. He is left on a precipice/prison cell with few options. The king orders Lord Stark to murder the sister and brother who are riding with the barbarians. He assumes they will ultimately ride against the king whose soldiers have grown soft and displaced. Lots to think about going into the sixth episode.