Game of Thrones, Season 4, Episode 8: “The Mountain and the Viper” Directed by Alex Graves Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Let’s begin with Molestown. The opening sequence is bound to be overlooked by the 45 minutes which follows, but the sequence is noteworthy for several …
Unlike the disappointing post-Red Wedding episode last year, “Breaker of Chains” is a fluid episode, full of conspiracy, double crossing, and plenty to talk about. In dealing with the direct aftermath of King Joffrey’s untimely death, “Breaker of Chains” focusses heavily on loyalty, with just about everyone questioning who they can trust after an event like The Purple Wedding. The episode does a superb job of acknowledging the big picture, while focusing specifically on moving secondary characters forward emotionally.