Take the Black Podcast: We discuss episode 705, “Eastwatch”

Welcome to another episode of Take the Black, Winter is Coming’s Game of Thrones podcast. This week, our larger-than-usual panel discusses the highs and lows of Game of Thrones Episode 705, “Eastwatch.”

Just to warn you: Some of us go negative about the episode. Here are some topics we hit:

• Was the opening scene a waste of a good cliffhanger?
• Corey Thone and Sarah heatedly debate Dany’s decision to burn Dickon and Randyll Tarly.
• The scene between Jon and Drogon gets much love.
• While Ser Friendzone is back, Isis knows he’s no competition for Jon Snow.
• We all agree the Maesters are just the worst, and that the reveal that Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark were married was done quite cleverly.
• We marvel at (the lack of) Jon’s reaction to the news of Arya and Bran’s homecoming.
• Gendry is back, and Isis and Sarah can’t get enough.
• We felt the ending was cheesy and that the episode felt more rushed than usual. #CourtingControversy

As usual, Take the Black leans heavily on the NSFW side (beware of F-bombs). You’ve been warned.

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Take the Black Podcast: Game of Thrones 705 “Eastwatch”

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What did you think of “Eastwatch?” Do you feel the show is rushing things? Let’s discuss in the comments. Valar Morghulis, y’all.

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