I do think that the spy in Robb's camp is going to turn out to be Bolton. But the thing about Talisa is that she turned up from nowhere with an unverifiable backstory, and almost immediately became very close to the king... I mean, does no-one find that just a tad suspicious? And actually, just when I thought I couldn't get more annoyed with Robb he didn't release Cat after he got married, when you'd think he might have gained some perspective into how love can lead you to make rash decisions.

It was a pretty low-key episode, which seemed like an odd choice for the season opener, but the acting is so strong, I think, that it can get away with it. Anyway, next week looks like it'll have a big set piece with Dany taking Astapor as well as Diana motherfucking Rigg, so, yeah, looking forward to that. I do agree that it's nice to see another person of colour in Missandei, I just wish that it didn't seem to be on a one-in-one-out basis.

(btw- do you prefer to talk on dw? i can friend you over here)

Whichever you prefer, really. I read and comment on both sites, but most of the conversation does seem to be over here now.