Game of Thrones: Season 4 discussion (Spoilers)

This season was a major turning point for two important characters.

First, Daenerys revealed her true nature by passing a blanket judgement on the Meereenese masters. She kept stumbling upon every stone available on the way, which is understandable for a "ruler" without any experience. For a time it looked like she was learning, but later seasons showed her increasingly less willing to do so. "A wise young king listens to his counsellors and heeds their advice until he comes of age. And the wisest kings continue to listen to them long afterwards." These words from Tywin to Tommen exemplify what Daenerys fails to do. By S7, she has come to the conclusion that "ignoring smart men" is the way to go. She'll "be a dragon" instead, following her stupid or disgusting impulses. She is the hero of the dumb and resentful, of the vindictive scum of the earth and of all those who think a bigger hammer solves complex problems better.

The other one who fell was Tyrion. There had been signs of self-pity all along but S4 brought them in plain sight at his trial. Littlefinger wanted Sansa to be made a widow and the Tyrells needed a scapegoat to clear themselves of all suspicion. Framed by a few with a personal interest, attacked by those he had threatened in the past, betrayed by those who had to save themselves first, Tyrion did not hesitate to issue an angry blanket accusation to the world out of pure uncontrolled spite. Set free by his brother, he decided to throw himself away again to go murder his own father then joined the Targaryen monster in hope of completing his revenge plans.

Two of the series favourites had turned into full villains.

There are some truly amazing parts in this season, but also a number of disappointing parts as well. As a result it comes across a little uneven.

Much of the problem comes from the fact that D&D seemed to be determined to have the season end with the ending of 'A Storm of Swords,' except most of that book was adapted in season 3. Hence a lot of needless filler comes in season four.

The best parts are the Tyrion, Oberyn and Tywin plot. The three actors playing them are incredible, and in a lot of ways Oberyn is a lot more likeable in the show as opposed to the book. Most of the scenes are pretty accurate to the book, and they are tense and exciting. The one let down is the change of the Shae character and her reasons for betraying Tyrion. In the show she really stupidly betrays him for jealousy over Sansa. Also Tyrion kills Tywin over Shae, rather than Tysha.

Other good parts of the season include Joffrey's death, the battle at the Wall and Natalie Dormer's performance as Margaery.

Disappointing aspects of the season are mainly the continuing watering down of many characters and plot lines. Namely Littlefinger and Arya's storyline. Jamie also severely suffers in this season. The writers seem determined to prolong his noble transformation for a really long time.

Worst parts of the season are the ridiculous sub-plots added, namely Jon's expedition to kill the Nights Watch mutineers, and worse still Yara's "attempt" to save Theon from Ramsay.

Overall there's enough good stuff in this season to make it enjoyable, but there are some glaring problems. I'd say its fairly close to season 2 in quality.

Umm, no.

She is saying that line with anger at Tyrion for what she perceives was him sweeping her aside for Sansa. As contrived as that sounds, its the route D&D chose to go.

You continue to make up whatever nonsense you believe because you live in your own delusional headspace. There is no hint that she was arrested on the ship, that's in your moronic head. 

Anyway, I know your just a loser troll, always trying to bait me. Well you won this time, but I'll go back to ignoring you now.