War and death comes to the Wall in this epic hour-long Game of Thrones battle…
This review contains major spoilers fromGame of Thrones: The Watchers on the Wall.
Or at least that of his conniving fathers.
Indeed, it was Jon Snows finest hour in the series entire run.
This is first and foremost a credit to the actors bringing their A-game.
But the real star of the hour is Marshalls direction.
Which again brings us back to Snow and Tarly.
As a consequence, Season 4s sudden stakes about the fate of the Wall have seemed nearly perfunctory.
The Watchers on the Wall reminds audiences why Jon Snow is such a likable character.
It is also the greatest stroke of genius by George R.R.
Martin in this set-up.
But probably most egregiously, they can be left high-and-dry by men who say they love her.
Ygritte is a complicated character that deserved more screen time than she received in Season 4.
So, when she dies in Jon Snows arms, it hurts.
Sincerely, it is the most painful death of the season.
Joffrey had us applaud while Lysa made us snicker.
However, one destination it also headed for is an abrupt conclusion.
Blackwater gave audiences a clear winner-and-loser conclusion to its scenes of war and carnage, leaving audiences exhilarated.
Luckily, these are more observations in the margins for The Watchers on the Wall than thorough criticisms.
And when a certain ginger-haired character falls, the shows unending ability to force audience tears is felt tenfold.
