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Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6

A Golden Crown

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Game of Thrones: Hot and Heavy Lies the Crown

Honor and loyalty are nice for show, but when it comes to living to see the next day they're vastly overrated.

By Tim Surette, May 23, 2011

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A Golden Crown

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By AJLane-TCP, Apr 10, 2012

The Good:

-"I should wear the armor, and you the gown."

-Tyrion gets a trial by combat and wins.

-Light is shed on Theon Greyjoy with his somewhat regretful goodbye to Ros.

-Viserys finally gets his crown. It is both golden and lethal.

-Sansa kisses Joffrey and unintentionally helps Ned realize that Joffrey is in fact Jaime's son, not Robert's.

-The setup episode preceding "A Golden Crown" pays off in a highly satisfactory way.

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Where art thou Jon Snow?

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By ZaleIsBackAgain, Dec 06, 2011

The second consecutive episode without a Jon Snow appearance. Under normal circumstances this wouldn't fly in a show; he's gained quite a following and those that have became a fan of the Night's Watch storyline would be upset. But this is Game of Thrones based off of a novel series that some say surpasses Lord of the Rings. There is so much story development going on that those that lack with patience could be fed up with the show by now, but it offers a nice dose of shock value to balance things out.

The first of course is Tyrion's trial at the Eyrie. Tyrion Lannister is a guy known for his sharp tongue and wit to wiggle himself out of any situation, and we watch it unfold in front of our very eyes from the dreaded sky cells to the trial by combat. It goes without saying that a show without good actors isn't a good show at all, and Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, is the finest actor in the whole show. A battle of wits is always the most satisfying battles to watch; the way he humored the court with his crimes, and put himself in a position to win the trial; through his brother Jaime Lannister, one of the strongest knights in the seven kingdoms. When Lysa denied him that right, Bronn stepped up to the plate. A fine work of suspense.

The other storylines weren't anywhere near as dramatic, save for the crowning of Viserys, though they added development. Daenerys is hinted to being the true dragon when her hands failed to burn from the coals for a reasonably long time, yet her servant who touched it for just a second got burned in a second. And then there's Ned Stark's detective story that is finally making a full circle. The little nuggets of hints really makes it engaging to see him work. Robert's bastard sons who all have black hair, as well as his entire house, yet all of his children to his wife have golden hair?

While the story is rounding out nicely and progressively, it's six hours in; these small little "breaks", such as the capturing of Tyrion, his trial that won his freedom, battle between Jaime and Ned. It's all too much now and we need a big splash.moreless
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By thefanof, Nov 20, 2011

While Game of Thrones has featured some action throughout its first batch of episodes, I wanted the show to be a little more Spartacus Blood and Sand, if that makes sense. By that I mean that the show needs some more edgy acts of violence, and tonight's episode ended exactly how I could have hoped for with a murder at the hands of a hot liquid silver being poured on the head of an individual. That is edgy and that had me say, "OMG!"

Again, not a particularly great episode of Game of Thrones, but that ending and a few other noteworthy scenes did have me intrigued and managed to keep me up while I was watching the show at 2 AM in the morning. I am still waiting for Thrones to blow me away though, that has yet to happen.moreless
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A little more action please.

5.5

By Oh_666, Nov 20, 2011

I really like the potential of game of Thrones. In the past six episodes it has created a stage for very interesting stories and events. But...

After six episodes, we should have seen more a lot more. It is stille setting the stage and I fear nothing is going to happen. Last weeks episode is an example of what is becomming a drag: there are about three action scenes, never lasting longer than about three minutes. And the rest of the 50 minutes is spend discussing the implecations of the actions and the implication of possible actions that do or do not take place (You can't do X; It would mean war between the seven kingdoms (hear that multiple times).

And what I find very discouraging is the absence of the supernatural. Especially the first two episodes hinted at some strange phenomena regarding the kingdom, trolls, dragons, the ice wall, etc. But since then, all of the stories focus only on politics and a little blood. Did the budget go to the extensive wardrobe and they can't afford a decent dragon?

It's a pity.

But I like the dwarf. Although the current storyline of him being held prison wasn't that strong. Nice to see that it ended.

So I will remain watching the series with much anticipation. But they really should get on with it.moreless
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A Golden Crown

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By TrueTvWatcher, Aug 17, 2011

A Golden Crown was a superb episode of Game of Thrones and I really enjoyed watching this episode because there was a lot of character and plot development, action, drama and intrigue. It was interesting to see Ned oversee judgments at court while the King was away. It was really cool to see Bran riding a horse since his injury, only to be confronted by outlaws.Tyrion proves his place in the larger picture it seems and I really enjoy his wit.Viserys is plated in gold like any king should be, haha, but it is not in the way one would want to be. I look forward to watching the next episode of Game of Thrones!!!!!!!!!moreless
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- The title for this episode, "A Golden Crown", refers to the golden crown that Viserys Targaryen wants and the crown of molten gold that he finally receives, which results in his death.
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- Cersei Lannister: (angrily to her husband Robert) I should wear the armor, and you the gown.
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- Petyr Baelish: Gold wins wars, not soldiers.
  Eddard Stark: Then how come Robert is king, and not Tywin Lannister?
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- Viserys Targaryen: (after his sister Daenerys's heart ceremony) I'm the last hope of the dynasty, Mormont. The greatest dynasty this world has ever seen on my shoulders since I was five years old and no one has ever given me what they gave to her in that tent. Never. Not a piece of it. How can I carry what I need to carry without it? Hmm? Who can rule without wealth or fear or love?
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- Robert Baratheon: (to Eddard Stark) I never loved my brothers. Sad thing for a man to admit, but it's true. You were the brother I chose.
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- Lysa Arryn: You wish to confess your crimes?
  Tyrion Lannister: Yes, my lady. I do, my lady.
  Lysa Arryn: The Sky cells always break them. Speak, Imp. Meet your gods as an honest man.
  Tyrion Lannister: Where do I begin, my lords and ladies? I'm a vile man, I confess it. My crimes and sins are beyond counting. I have lied and cheated, gambled and whored. I'm not particularly good at violence, but I'm good at convincing others to do violence for me. You want specifics, I suppose. When I was seven, I saw a servant girl bathing in the river. I stole her robe. She was forced to return to the castle naked and in tears. If I close my eyes, I can still see her tits bouncing. When I was ten, I stuffed my uncle's boots with goat shit. When confronted with my crime, I blamed a squire. Poor boy was flogged and I escaped justice. When I was twelve, I milked my eel into a pot of turtle stew. I flogged the one-eyed snake. I skinned my sausage. I made the bald man cry into the turtle stew, which I do believe my sister ate, at least I hope she did. I once brought a jackass and a honeycomb into a brothel--
  Lysa Arryn: Silence!
  Robin Arryn: What happened next?
  Lysa Arryn: What do you think you're doing?
  Tyrion Lannister: Confessing my crime.
  Catelyn Stark: Lord Tyrion, you are accused of hiring a man to slay my son Bran in his bed and of conspiring to murder my sister's husband, Lord Jon Arryn, the Hand of the king.
  Tyrion Lannister: Oh, I'm very sorry. I don't know anything about all that.
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- Theon Greyjoy: I'm going to miss you!
  Ros: I know.
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- Daenerys Targaryen: (after Viserys had received his lethal golden crown.) He was no dragon. Fire cannot kill a dragon.
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- Lysa Arryn: You don't fight with honor!
  
  Bronn: No. (pointing to where his dead opponent fell) He did.
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