With a cold gust of wind, and snow the season 2 rewatch comes to an end.
Just in time too, because the eighth and final season looms large on the
horizon. Julian and Daniel look back at season 2 as a whole and discuss the
details of this finale. A finale that capped off what was widely considered
to be one of the shows worst seasons. Though it’s hard to deny that it was
sometimes rocky and poorly paced, Game of Thrones’ sophomore season still
has a lot to love, especially on a rewatch. With hindsight, and a deeper
knowledge of the world, certain moments shine bright as they drip with
subtext and foreshadowing. All the more casting a larger shadow on the
season’s less than stellar scenes.
In the season 2 finale Tyrion is stripped of all his power, Littlefinger is
gifted a castle, Varys recruits a new spy, Jamie and Brienne are questioned
on the road, Sansa is released from an obligation, Robb makes a
questionable decision, Stannis has regrets, Theon rallies the troops, Arya
stays with her friends, Bran says goodbye to an old friend, Jon earns some
respect, Dany is tempted by ghosts of her past and future, and Sam stares
death in the eye (for some reason).
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