The direwolves of the north didn't just serve as pets to the Stark children. They were the Sigil of Lord Eddard's House. So the moment they were spared from death as motherless puppies, although not obliged, they carried a certain burden of responsibility to guard their masters. And the same were given to the children so they'd take good care of the pups.
When Ned said the words 'You will train them yourselves. You will feed them yourselves. And if they die, you will bury them yourselves.', I knew the direwolves would play a significant role to the Starks. A role that would identify these children and set them apart. This was evident in 'The Kingsroad'.
While Tim Van Patten continued building the characters and weave stories with a splash of humor at the Night's Watch, a little heart-attack at Bran's room and the gratuitous Targaryen kamasutra, the wolves majestic and vicious presence gave the episode a much needed emotional lift. The 'feels' was there when they howled. It was there when Summer saved the day, when Nymeria attacked Joffrey and was shooed away, and lastly when Lady was killed.
Whether it's intentional or poor writing - even if it's too early to tell - characters Sansa and Joffrey seemed like they were reduced to the stereotypical easy-girl and cocky Prince which is a let down given the developments on their Moms, Lady Catelyn and the Queen, respectively.
All the technical edges I mentioned in the pilot were consistent on this episode. There's also the dragon talk that gives a sense of mystery and fantasy for no monster (White Walkers) appeared in this episode. But then again it's the wolves that kept me going. It's the wolves the stuck with me. All in all, The Kingsroad, is a good follow up to the promising pilot but all thanks to the wolves! 4/5
When Ned said the words 'You will train them yourselves. You will feed them yourselves. And if they die, you will bury them yourselves.', I knew the direwolves would play a significant role to the Starks. A role that would identify these children and set them apart. This was evident in 'The Kingsroad'.
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| Bran and Summer. / Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kingsroad |
While Tim Van Patten continued building the characters and weave stories with a splash of humor at the Night's Watch, a little heart-attack at Bran's room and the gratuitous Targaryen kamasutra, the wolves majestic and vicious presence gave the episode a much needed emotional lift. The 'feels' was there when they howled. It was there when Summer saved the day, when Nymeria attacked Joffrey and was shooed away, and lastly when Lady was killed.
Whether it's intentional or poor writing - even if it's too early to tell - characters Sansa and Joffrey seemed like they were reduced to the stereotypical easy-girl and cocky Prince which is a let down given the developments on their Moms, Lady Catelyn and the Queen, respectively.
All the technical edges I mentioned in the pilot were consistent on this episode. There's also the dragon talk that gives a sense of mystery and fantasy for no monster (White Walkers) appeared in this episode. But then again it's the wolves that kept me going. It's the wolves the stuck with me. All in all, The Kingsroad, is a good follow up to the promising pilot but all thanks to the wolves! 4/5
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