Game Of Thrones Recap - Episodes 4 - Season 8

Now the smoke has cleared and the bodies have been burned (why tho) we can see what Game Of Thrones, at the cusp of the finale is really all about. It’s not just about power and the lust to be in the big chair - it’s about measure and the make of the person who sits in that big chair. Now don’t worry, I’m not abandoning the classics - YES there was some direwolf badassery but we’re a long way from people getting their throats ripped out by dogs. And sure, there was a lil more family feud of Westeros but for me this episode was extremely illuminating because I realized what the show is doing - they’re gonna let Daenerys go FULL EVIL and then win. It won’t feel good but that’s the game.

It became obvious she was crazy when last season when she had a Tarly BBQ in the middle of the day, but Daenerys has been climbing the evil ladder very steadily. I think what show runners Benioff & Weiss are doing is showcasing how everyone’s favorite #girlboss becomes a monster. All the speeches, all the kick-ass moments, all the “hardship” - basically everything that made Daenerys a household name and your sister/daughter/mother/girlfriend/wife’s go to Halloween costume - is gonna be real complicated when she roasts half of King’s Landing alive and the innocents are screaming.

You could see this as Benioff and Weiss showcasing just what the personal cost of power is, but this is really about abandoning the noble female archetype. So many LEGENDARY characters on TV have been moral black holes and still achieved GAWD status - I’m looking at you Walter White, Tony Soprano, and Don Draper - but never has a woman been so evil and so cool - until now. Well that’s about to change because while Daenerys has always been cool - we’re about to get tested in how much dope dragon shit and one liners we can take before we' bail on her. Drapes, White, and Soprano were not good people but none of them were full blown mega psycho mad queen dictator maniacs.

Who knows maybe at Halloween this year when you see someone with an amazing wig looking medieval -you’ll say “Wow, nice Mother of Dragons,” and they’ll say ‘uhhhh - this is Elsa from Frozen.”

It's not about Cersi, Dany, Sansa, Brienne, Jaime, and even the dragons - IT IS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP! Jon Snow and Tormund are friendship goals and I'm here for it! #goals #GameofThrones #Justice4Ghost pic.twitter.com/KOtH8MEMF8

— Tim Goessling (@thislalife) May 6, 2019

Game Of Thrones Recap - A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms - Season 8 Episode 2

I loved this episode. Don’t get me wrong - I love fire and madness but this episode was full of character moments and laughs.

DIREWOLF BADASSERY - Confirmed on the horizon as Ghost was spotted at Winterfell. So fitting he was standing with Edd, Sam, and Jon.

FAMILY FEUDS OF WESTEROS - Yuuuppppp. We’re talking future sister in law and sisters going head to head. We got spouse drama. It’s all here!

1. Of all the moments in this episode the one that stuck with me the most was Theon saying he would defend Bran at the Direswood. Theon’s arc on this show has been one of the wilder ones and to have him protecting him after all the shit Theon did at Winterfell is amazing.

2. Obviously Podrick is the campfire sing-along bro. Love it!

3. Dany is not off to a strong start. First off, why are you still going on about the throne? I mean everyone else is reflecting before the midnight showdown and you’re still going on about the throne!!! C’mon! Second - I thought she was going to kill Jon for a second there. Your brother and your best friend - yeah my brother can see across time and my best friend is smartest character on the show.

4. All of those little kids who went into the crypt are going to become wights.

5. While I love to see Tormund chugging Giant’s Milk - he’s kind of a punch line character at this point. Really need him to start wrecking people soon.

6. Gendry calling the White Walkers death was a great callback to Sir Berric’s epic “Death Is the Enemy” speech last season.

7. While the Gendry and Arya hookup was good enough, I’m more interested in how that weapon actually works - because in the blueprint it wasn’t just a spear. I think it’s a spear that splits in two or something like that.

8. Pretty sure they’ve put dragon glass on the battlements of Winterfell which is amazing.

9. The Mormont reunion was great - funny to think how people can be connected on this show. Also speaking of Ser Jorah - dude may be one of the most emotional characters on the show. He pines for Dany so hard.

10. Also - who makes the maps for the battles? Where was the guy who made the giant map at Dragonstone, was he not available?

It's not about Arya, it's not about Brienne and it's not about Dany. it's all about the #GameofThrones true MVP - Podrick the singer! What a guy! What a bro! Check out my video recap below! pic.twitter.com/Po9e7cVAS2

— Tim Goessling (@thislalife) April 22, 2019

Game Of Thrones Recap - Winterfell - Season 8 Premiere

So good to be back with my GAME TIME - aka my Game of Thrones recap. Everyone is amped so let’s just get into this.

Direwolf Badassery - Don’t you think for one second just because Jon Snow rides a dragon means we should forget about the direwolves. Don’t want- I NEED to see Ghost return to start kicking ass.

Family Feuds Of Westeros - Looks like there is going to be a lot sibling strife here and this episode certainly was hitting reality TV levels! Damn, someone just get the Starks on a recap show with Andy Cohen!

1. Between the ultimate “come at me bro” moment in yonder season and now this very dark art sculpture with a kid - The Night King is officially not only the big bad guy on the show but the ultimate in evil swag. He has moved past Joffrey.

2. I thought Euron was gonna get sliced in half by the mountain for a moment there.

3. Those opening credits were very shiny. Guess with this being the final run you gotta go big!

4. Ser Beric’s light em up sword is still amazing. So happy that Tormund is alive and even more happy to see Edd from the Night’s Watch. It is going to be very epic when all these characters come together.

5. As the seasons have moved on show runners Benioff & Weiss have really leaned into their comedy chops. There were some amazing one liners in this episode and I really enjoyed it. Now - does this mean we will get some Arnold style one liners later in the season? We will have to see!

6. It’s keeping me up at night when I think about which characters are going to become wights and then have to battle their friends. Wight Arya would be nuts.

7. What is that weapon Arya wants build? Looked like a hidden blade dagger.

8. I’m happy Theon and generally happy for the Greyjoys in general. They’ve been so through so much.

9. Alright, let’s get into this, I think that they’re setting this whole season up for Dany to die a heroes death and save the realm. She clearly has a lot to learn about leadership and the show has secretly been showing all the ways she tries and fails to adapt to new cities and cultures. That shit won’t fly in the North and in the end she’s going to have prove herself through something bold.

10. The next time we see dragons flying on the show they need to be kicking ass not going on a sightseeing trip!

So good to have #GameofThronesSeason8 finally here! Check out my recap where we learn more about the true meaning of the episodes title! #GameOfThrones #GOT #Recap pic.twitter.com/CJWyv73Gwf

— Tim Goessling (@thislalife) April 15, 2019

Game Of Thrones Recap - Season 7 Finale - The Dragon & The Wolf

Direwolf Badassery - None. This tally will be replaced with Dragon Badassery for the final season.

Hardhome Pt 2 Or Nah - Hell yeah, that White Walker Dragon wall destruction was face melting.

Bronn points out that pretty much “it’s all cocks in the end,” and this is a pretty good metaphor for all the female nudity and awesome violence in the previous seasons of the show. In fact, this season was very light on the sex and nudity and I think the whole show was better for it.

Another episode that opens up with a long walk, good conversations, and some strong reunions and I’m ok with it.

The Hound dropped an epic line, which honestly could be one of the best of the series with this line: “you know who’s coming for you, you’ve always known.” Shit!

I wonder if the delay for this season was to get all those actors in one place for the dragon pit scene!

Jon Snow’s speech about why he’s honorable is not only the very fabric of what will make him an amazing King, but was also a very cutting commentary about the very nature of politics not just on Thrones but in the world. Benioff and Weiss have done a great job this season of keeping the show political in a fantasy world and I applaud them for it.

In between all the swooning, forgone glances, and epic boat sex on this episode - it must be said than Lena Headey was doing astounding work as Cersei in this episode. She’s easily the best actress on the show.

RIP Littlefinger a character who wasn’t as adept at the game as he thought, but I guess once Bran shows up, aka the three eyed snitch arrived, he had to know his time was running out.

I’m onboard the ship called Theon Vengeance 2019. He’s got no balls or dick so that makes him unstoppable. Wait is Theon part of the Unsullied? Metaphorically?

Totally insane to see the wall come down but all I really NEED to know is if Tormund and Ser Beric made it out alive, well mainly Tormund.

Finally, Jon Snow is easily the best character on this show and pretty much on any TV show on the air or ever. Jon Snow 4 Prez. The heir to the Throne.

Game Of Thrones Recap - Season 7 - Episode 6 - Beyond The Wall

This episode was titled Beyond The Wall and boy does that have many meanings. First is that obviously a whole bunch of shit pops off up north beyond the wall. Second, with the Jon Snow Daenerys romance in full effect - it’s safe to say Jon’s heart is wayyy beyond the wall. Finally, there’s the wall of family that exists to protect us from outsiders and Arya is way beyond that too. Now let's talk about wight zombie bears.

Direwolf Badassery - None but I think wight polar bears gotta count for something here.

Hardhome Pt 2 or Nah - Obviously this episode was amazing and totally thrilling. I got all the white walker chaos I wanted (even though only one white walker actually dies) but thing was because of the preview last week I know this shit was coming. Living up to the hype it did, but sometimes I like when stuff just comes out of left field, you know like a polar bear zombie.

1. So now that there is an ice dragon in place my first question is whether it will breathe ice, fire, or snow? In some ways breathing fire would be the worst outcome right?

2. When that dragon went down my wife was losing it. When Tormund looked like he was going down I was legit crying and ready to smash my TV. Love that guy.

3. Very interesting dynamic they set up with the wights dying when their master dies. Kind of feels like the writer’s plotting their end-game as this mechanic didn’t really matter in Hardhome. Jesus, I’m like a hardhome worshipper huh?

4. Arya has gotten pretty annoying ever since she’s been back at Winterfell - she was cooler when she was killing people like a machine, now she has to scheme and Maise Williams either is getting bad material or can’t really hit the right acting beats. It is taking me out of the story.

5. So when a dragon dies everyone just stops what they’re doing mid-battle and watches in awe? Even the wights?7

6. RETURN OF THE MIND BONE - Jorah’s brief conversation with Thoros about what he was thinking when he charged into battle with his flaming sword is important. Thoros doesn’t remember the moment he’s clearly known for. This is a sneaky statement about how our legends only matter to those who hear them. Jorah may think he’s a dishonorable man cause that’s his legend - but to the people he’s served with now he’s a hero. You can’t control your legacy for better or for worse.