Game Of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7
Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7, entitled "Mockingbird," is one of the most memorable episodes of the entire series. It was directed by Alik Sakharov and written by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The episode originally aired on May 18, 2014, and it left audiences in Indonesia and worldwide in shock and awe. Let's take a look at what happened in this epic episode.
The Storyline
The episode begins with a shocking scene that has been long anticipated by fans of the series. Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Aidan Gillen) finally pushes his wife Lysa Arryn (Kate Dickie) out of the Moon Door, killing her in front of her young son, Lord Robin Arryn (Lino Facioli).
Meanwhile, Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is still imprisoned for the murder of King Joffrey (Jack Gleeson). His brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) tries to persuade their father Tywin (Charles Dance) to spare Tyrion's life, but Tywin refuses to listen.
In the north, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) is still at Castle Black, trying to win the support of the Night's Watch for his plan to ally with the wildlings to fight against the White Walkers. However, his plan is met with resistance from many members of the Night's Watch.
The Fight Between The Mountain And The Viper
One of the most iconic moments of "Mockingbird" is the epic fight between Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane (Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson) and Oberyn "The Viper" Martell (Pedro Pascal). The fight is a trial by combat to determine Tyrion's guilt or innocence. Oberyn fights for Tyrion, while The Mountain represents the Crown.
The fight is brutal, with both men sustaining serious injuries. Oberyn, however, seems to have the upper hand, and he manages to knock The Mountain down. But instead of finishing him off, Oberyn taunts him, demanding that he confess to raping and killing his sister Elia during Robert's Rebellion. The Mountain suddenly grabs Oberyn and crushes his skull with his bare hands in front of the shocked crowd.
Arya and The Hound
Meanwhile, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) and Sandor "The Hound" Clegane (Rory McCann) continue their journey to the Vale. They encounter some Lannister soldiers, and Arya reveals her true identity to them, hoping that they will take her to her family. However, The Hound kills the soldiers, and Arya realizes that she is no longer safe with him.
Later, The Hound is severely wounded in a fight with Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie). Arya leaves him to die, taking his money and leaving him begging for mercy. This marks a major turning point in Arya's character development, as she becomes more ruthless and independent.
Conclusion
"Mockingbird" is an unforgettable episode of Game of Thrones, filled with shocking twists, epic battles, and memorable character moments. It is a testament to the show's ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, even as the series approaches its end.
If you haven't watched "Mockingbird" yet, it's definitely a must-see episode for fans of the series. And for those who have already watched it, it's worth rewatching to relive the excitement and tension of this amazing episode.