1. Wednesday is human. The opening sequences of the episode presented Wednesday as a freak, but the more we saw of her, the more human she became. She lost the fencing challenge to Bianca, had to be saved by Xavier, opened up to her therapist ever so slightly, connected with the likes of Tyler and…
Episode Grade: (8.6/10) Following a series of expulsions for bad behavior, Wednesday is admitted into Nevermore, a boarding school for outcasts. Wednesday gets off to a rocky start as she attempts to escape the school. By the end of the episode, she finds herself caught up in a couple of mysteries that intrigue her enough…
Winners 1. The Elves Despite obvious strategic and moral disagreements between the elves, they managed to save the lifeforce of their race by forging the three rings of power. Galadriel’s return also means that the elves are now informed of the rise of Mordor in the Southlands. 2. The Stranger The Stranger had much of…
Episode Grade: (8.5/10) The final episode of the season sees it end on a high note after several storylines converge to reveal key events that have implications on Middle Earth for centuries to come. These events include the forging of the three elvish rings, the return of Sauron, and almost certainly Gandalf’s origins. Plot (45/50)…
Winners 1. Evil in Middle Earth Adar officially renamed the Southlands as Mordor, thus confirming what many viewers already knew. After serving centuries in obscurity, evil now has a stronghold in Mordor that will serve as such for centuries to come. As word spreads, many evil creatures will flock to Mordor to strengthen the foothold…
Episode Grade: (6.8/10) In the aftermath of their crushing defeat in the Southlands, Galadriel and co. attempt to pick up the pieces. While Galadriel and the humans remain committed to the fight for the Southlands, the Numenorians aren’t as eager. Elsewhere, Prince Durin finds himself at odds with his father over their conflicting views on…
1. Ser Otto Hightower Otto made the trip to Dragonstone to offer Rhaenyra peace, and he was incredibly blunt about how much more dominant the Greens are at the moment. 2. Queen Alicent Hightower No appearance. 3. Prince Aegon Targaryen II No appearance. 4. Lord Tyland Lannister No appearance. 5. Lord Larys Strong No appearance….
Episode Grade: (9.1/10) The season finale sees the focus shift on Rhaenyra and her allies’ reactions to Aegon’s rise to power. Peace in Westeros is hanging by a thread, and Rhaenyra is trying her best to maintain that peace despite calls for immediate action from Daemon and other lords. In an effort to shore up…
1. Ser Otto Hightower Otto acted swiftly and ruthlessly to install his grandson, Aegon, as Viserys’ successor. He was well-prepared and well-supported, so even with Alicent’s resistance, he was still able to get what he wanted. With Aegon so young and foolish, Otto’s position as Hand means he holds the power, for now. 2. Queen…
Episode Grade: (8.7/10) In the immediate aftermath of Viserys’ death, the Hightowers and members of the Small Council act swiftly to crown Aegon king. Through the search for the missing Aegon, divides begin to form among the royal family, most notably between Otto and Alicent. Meanwhile, Rhaenyra and her family are in Dragonstone, completely oblivious…