Battle of the Bastards
- Episode aired Jun 19, 2016
- TV-MA
- 1h
Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.
- Melisandre
- (as Carice Van Houten)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOver 600 crew members, 500 extras, 80 horses, 65 stuntmen and -women and 4 separate camera crews were involved in the shooting of the Battle of Winterfell. A 26-acre field near Belfast that was set to be ploughed over was used, and a military advisor hired to rehearse the fights with the cast and extras, and drill and motivate them into action. At the time, it was the production's biggest and most ambitious battle ever crafted, and has been regarded as the greatest in the series by fans and critics alike.
- GoofsWhen the Bolton archers draw and shoot at the Bolton-Stark cavalry battle, the Bolton cavalry can still be seen behind the archers. They are supposed to be on the field fighting.
- Quotes
Sansa Stark: [to Ramsay, after he threw Rickon's wolf's head onto the ground] You're going to die tomorrow, Lord Bolton.
[looks at him disdainfully]
Sansa Stark: Sleep well.
[pulls back on the reins of her horse, turns around, rides off]
Ramsay Bolton: [to Jon Snow] She's a fine woman, your sister. I look forward to having her back in my bed.
[to everybody:]
Ramsay Bolton: All of you are fine-looking men. My dogs are desperate to meet you.
[chuckles]
Ramsay Bolton: I haven't fed them in seven days. They're ravenous. I wonder which part of you they'll go for first? Your eyes? Your balls?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Thronecast: No One (2016)
Game of Thrones is known for its strong 9th episodes on almost every season. Season 6 is no different with "Battle of the Bastards". It's a one hour television episode that truly feels like a massive budget blockbuster movie.
This episode gives Game of Thrones fans almost one hour spectacle filled with action. However, the action is paced superbly with absolutely wonderfully acted and written dialogue. The episode involves many great changes, twists and turns. Episode director Miguel Sapochnik (also known for his another masterpiece episode "Hardhome") proves himself to be once and for all one of the greatest talents in the television and movie industry today.
There are dozens of shots in this episode that I can't even begin to comprehend how on earth were they filmed. The action coordination combined with the great camera angles make some of the most memorable scenes I have ever seen in television.
I don't want to go too much on details about the story itself, since this is best experienced without knowing too much about what is going to happen. All I can say is that all the story lines involved in this episode move forward just perfectly. Watching it all unfold on the screen creates an emotional roller coaster I've never seen in a Game of Thrones episode before. And that is saying a lot, considering how magnificent feats Game of Thrones has managed to pull through during its six seasons.
I can safely say that this is my favorite Game of Thrones episode so far and season 6 is on it's way to become my favorite season. Something I didn't expect myself ever saying after finishing season 4 almost two years ago.
- copperfox
- Jun 20, 2016
Details
- Runtime1 hour
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1