"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken" are the unwavering words of House Martell, but unfortunately for fans of Game of Thrones, this week’s installment broke the string of smooth sailing episodes that have started this season. The episode was filled with several strong threads and an extremely disturbing finish, but the plot in Dorne strained credulity to the highest degree.
Returning to House Martell’s words, this episode focuses on three houses/kingdoms that have, until now, come out of the War of the Five Kings relatively unscathed. The Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons, and Tullys have all suffered serious losses in both men and leaders, and much of our narrative has been about how the remaining scions have tried to pick up the pieces.