Game of Thrones Season 6: "The Winds of Winter"

Journey Joe Mitchell returns to Westeros for a deep dive into the triumphant sixth season of "Game of Thrones." From the jaw-dropping revelation of Jon Snow's resurrection to the epic spectacle of the Battle of the Bastards, Joe breaks down the season's most unforgettable moments. He also praises the powerhouse performances of the cast, particularly Lena Headey's chilling turn as Cersei Lannister. While not without its controversies, Joe argues that Season 6 represents "Game of Thrones" at its most epic and satisfying. It's a season that rewards patient viewership and sets the stage for the show's final act.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarugus Shark Media. Welcome back to the TV basement, Wester
Rosie Faithful. Today we're continuing our journey through the realm
of HBO's Game of Thrones with a deep dive into
season six. After the divisive fifth season, the show returns

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with a vengeance, delivering some of the most satisfying and
shocking moments of the entire series. From jaw dropping revelations
to long awaited revenge, Season six is a roller coaster
ride of epic proportions, so let's don our plot armor
and dive in. Season six of Game of Thrones picks
up the pieces from the devastating events of the previous season.

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John Snow Kit Harrington lies dead at the hands of
his Knight's Watch brothers Denaries. Targarian Emilia Clark is captured
by the doth Rocky and Circe Lanister Lena Hetty faces
the consequences of her actions in King's Land, but this
is also a season of triumphant returns and long awaited payoffs,
from the resurrection of John Snow to the epic Battle

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of the Bastards, Season six delivers some of the most
fist pumping moments in the show's history. It's a season
that sees characters like Sansa Stark, Sophie Turner, and Aria
Stark Maizie Williams take control of their own destinies and
exact sweet revenge on those who have wronged them. This
season also marks a significant departure from the source material,

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as the show fully overtakes George R. R. Martin's published novels.
This gave the showrunners David Benioff and d. B. Weiss
the freedom to chart their own course and start steering
the narrative towards its endgame. Season six introduces some notable
new faces to the cast, while also giving existing characters
a chance to shine. Max Voncido joins the cast as

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the Three Eyed Raven, the mysterious figure who has been
guiding Bran Stark's Isaac Hempstead Wright visions. Voncido brings his
usual gravitas to the role, imbuing the character with a
sense of ancient wisdom and power. Pelu Aspec also makes
his debut as Uron Grayjoy, the wild and unpredictable uncle
of theon Alfie Allen and Yara Gemma wheelan aspect's manic

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energy and scenery chewing performance quickly establish Uron as a
major threat, but it's the existing cast that really gets
a chance to shine this season. Lena Hetty delivers a
powerhouse performance as Circe, navigating the character's grief, humiliation, and
ultimate triumph. Kit Harrington brings new depths to John Snow
as he grapples with the weight of leadership and his

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own mortality. And Maizie Williams has some of her best
moments as Aria, particularly in her thrilling confrontation with the
waif fey Marseille. Season six is packed with iconic moments
that had fans cheering, gasping, and picking their jaws up
off the floor. The resurrection of John Snow in the
second episode Home was a moment fans had been waiting

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for since the shocking finale of season five. The collective
sigh of relief and jubilation when John took that first
breath was palpable. The epic battle of the Bastards in
the penultimate episode was a masterclass in action storytelling. The
visceral mud and blood battle scene was a heart pounding spectacle,
culminating in the deeply satisfying moment when Sansa sets Ramsey

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Bolton's ewon Rion owned dogs on him, and who could
forget the explosive finale of the season, The Winds of Winter.
From Circe's devastating wildfire attack to Danaris finally setting sail
for Westeros, it was a non stop barrage of game
changing moments. Fans reacted to these moments with a mix
of shock, awe, and pure unadulterated glee. Social media exploded

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with reactions, memes, and in depth analyzes. For many, season
six represented Game of Thrones at its best, epic, emotional,
and utterly unpredictable. After the mixed reception to season five,
i've season six was a critical darling on Rotten Tomatoes.

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The season boasts a ninety six percent critics score and
a ninety four percent audience score, marking a significant uptick
from the previous season. Critics praised the season's pacing, its
satisfying payoffs to long running storylines, and its deft handling
of the transition beyond the source material. Many hailed episodes
like Battle of the Bastards and The Winds of Winter

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as some of the best in the series history. The
season also cleaned up at the Award ceremonies. It won
twelve Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing for
Battle of the Bastards. It also took home the Golden
Globe for Best Television Series Drama. While season six was
largely a triumph, it wasn't without its controversies and critiques.

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Some fans and critics took issue with the show's handling
of the Dorn storyline, which many felt was rushed and unsatisfying.
The sudden deaths of Doran Martel, Alexander Sidig, and Tristane
Martel Toby Sebastian felt anticlimactic after their build up in
the previous season. Others criticized the show's continued use of
graphic violence and sexual assault, particularly in the Bravos storyline

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with Aria. While these elements had always been a part
of the show, some felt that they were becoming gratuitous
and distracting from the narrative. There were also some grumblings
about the show's increasing reliance on plot armor and fan service.
Some felt that characters like John Snow and Denaris were
becoming too invincible, and that the show was prioritizing crowd

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pleasing moments over logical storytelling. Despite these critiques, Season six
of Game of Thrones stands as a high water mark
for the series. It's a season that delivers on the
promise of the show's early years, paying off long running
storylines in spectacular fashion while also setting the stage for
the final act. From the satisfying revenge arcs of Sansa

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and Aria to the epic spectacle of the Battle of
the Bastards, Season six is packed with moments that will
live long in the memory of fans. It's a testament
to the power of long form storytelling and the rewards
of patient invested viewership. So what did you think of
Game of Thrones Season six? Did it redeem the show
after the divisiveness of season five? This is journey Joe

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Mitchell signing off from the TV basement until next time.
Keep exploring the vast and thrilling world of television storytelling,
and remember Valor Morgulis. All men must die, but great
television lives forever.