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"Oathkeeper" was written by Bryan Cogman based on ''[[A Storm of Swords]]''. Content from this episode is also found in ''A Storm of Swords'' chapters 61, 68, 71, and 72 (Sansa V, Sansa VI, Daenerys VI, Jaime IX).<ref name="Storm">{{cite book |last=Martin |first=George|author-link1=George R.R. Martin|date=2000 |title=''A Storm of Swords''|location=U.K. |publisher=Voyager Books |page= |isbn=0-00-224586-8 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name=PrinceA></ref><ref name=ObservationD>{{citeweb|url=http://observationdeck.io9.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-the-casting-and-plot-expectat-1488019170/|title=Game of Thrones Season 4: the Casting and Plot Expectations|work=ObservationDeck|date=Dec 28, 2013|accessdate=June 22, 2014}}</ref> The episode included the final scene of Jaime Lannister’s ninth chapter in that novel.<ref name=FiveThirtyEight>{{citeweb|url=http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/hbo-game-of-thrones-book-characters/|title=How Much Source Material Does HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Have Left to Work With? |last=Hickey|first=Walt|work=FiveThirtyEight|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 10, 2014}}</ref> There were also elements from chapter 4 of ''A Dance with Dragons'' (Brandon I).<ref name=PrinceA>{{citeweb|url=http://www.panow.com/node/446771/|title=Oathkeeper Watch Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 4| work=Prince Albert||accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref> According to one reviewer, this episode "didn’t even take liberties with the books; it completely made up whole new stories" that do not appear in ''A Storm of Swords'', including conversations between Missandei and Grey Worm, Jon's and Brandon's appearances at Craster's keep, and the final White Walker scene.<ref name=Tor>{{citeweb|url=http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/04/game-of-thrones-episode-review-oathkeeper/|title=Game of Thrones Episode Review: “Oathkeeper” |last=Delucci|first=Theresa|work=IGN Conversations|date=Apr 28, 2014|accessdate=June 24, 2014}}</ref> Reviewers from IGN applauded the new material, noting that the scenes at Craster's keep "give Brandon something to do" and hint at the nature of the White Walkers.<ref name=IGNTalk>{{citeweb|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/28/game-of-thrones-the-biggest-change-in-oathkeeper-ign-conversation/|title=Game of Thrones:The Biggest Change in Oathkeeper|work=IGN|date=Apr 28, 2014|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref>
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"Oathkeeper" was written by Bryan Cogman based on ''[[A Storm of Swords]]''. Content from this episode is also found in ''A Storm of Swords'' chapters 61, 68, 71, and 72 (Sansa V, Sansa VI, Daenerys VI, Jaime IX).<ref name="Storm">{{cite book |last=Martin |first=George|author-link1=George R.R. Martin|date=2000 |title=''A Storm of Swords''|location=U.K. |publisher=Voyager Books |page= |isbn=0-00-224586-8 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name=PrinceA></ref><ref name=ObservationD>{{citeweb|url=http://observationdeck.io9.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-the-casting-and-plot-expectat-1488019170/|title=Game of Thrones Season 4: the Casting and Plot Expectations|work=ObservationDeck|date=Dec 28, 2013|accessdate=June 22, 2014}}</ref> The episode included the final scene of Jaime Lannister’s ninth chapter in that novel.<ref name=FiveThirtyEight>{{citeweb|url=http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/hbo-game-of-thrones-book-characters/|title=How Much Source Material Does HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Have Left to Work With? |last=Hickey|first=Walt|work=FiveThirtyEight|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 10, 2014}}</ref> There were also elements from chapter 4 of ''A Dance with Dragons'' (Brandon I).<ref name=PrinceA>{{citeweb|url=http://www.panow.com/node/446771/|title=Oathkeeper Watch Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 4| work=Prince Albert||accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref> According to one reviewer, this episode "didn’t even take liberties with the books; it completely made up whole new stories" that do not appear in ''A Storm of Swords'', including conversations between Missandei and Grey Worm, Jon's and Brandon's appearances at Craster's keep, and the final White Walker scene.<ref name=Tor>{{citeweb|url=http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/04/game-of-thrones-episode-review-oathkeeper/|title=Game of Thrones Episode Review: “Oathkeeper” |last=Delucci|first=Theresa|work=IGN Conversations|date=Apr 28, 2014|accessdate=June 24, 2014}}</ref> Reviewers from IGN applauded the new material, noting that the scenes at Craster's keep "give Brandon something to do" and hint at the nature of the White Walkers.<ref name=IGNTalk>{{citeweb|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/28/game-of-thrones-the-biggest-change-in-oathkeeper-ign-conversation/|title=Game of Thrones:The Biggest Change in Oathkeeper|work=IGN|date=Apr 28, 2014|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref>
   
 
==Critical reception==
  
==Critical reception==

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"Oathkeeper"

"Oathkeeper" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of HBO's fantasy television series Game of Thrones, and the 34th overall. The episode was written by Bryan Cogman,[1] and directed by Michelle MacLaren.[2] It aired on April 27, 2014.[3] The title refers to the new sword gifted to Brienne by Jaime Lannister[4] and the themes of duty that propels the episode.[5] The episode focuses on the aftermath of Joffrey's wedding, the Night's Watch attempt to deal with the mutineers, and Daenerys' continued conquest of Meereen.

Plot

In King's Landing

Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) continues his sword training with Bronn (Jerome Flynn), and visits his imprisoned brother Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). Tyrion disclaims responsibility for Joffrey's murder but says that Cersei will not rest until he is dead. According to Jaime, Cersei also seeks to recapture Sansa, in whose innocence Tyrion is confident.

As Lady Olenna Tyrell (Diana Rigg) prepares to depart for Highgarden, she encourages Margaery (Natalie Dormer) to bond with Joffrey's brother and successor Tommen before Cersei can turn him against her. Olenna also implies that she had a hand in Joffrey's death to protect Margaery from his cruelty. In the evening, an angry Cersei (Lena Headey) chides Jaime for his failings as a Kingsguard and warrior, and is unwilling to hear of Tyrion's innocence. At night, Margaery sneaks into the chambers of Tommen (Dean-Charles Chapman) to talk with him about their marriage, and he appears smitten by her charms.

Later, Jaime charges Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) with finding and protecting Sansa. He presents her with new armor, his Valyrian steel sword, which she names "Oathkeeper", and the service of Podrick Payne (Daniel Portman) as a squire.

At sea

Embarked for the Eyrie with Sansa (Sophie Turner), Lord Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Aidan Gillen) tells her that he is to marry her aunt Lysa there. He talks of new, powerful allies and implies that he was involved in Joffrey's death, adding that, having no apparent motive to kill his benefactor, he will not be suspected. Sansa deduces that a missing stone in her necklace contained the poison used for the murder.

At the Wall

At Castle Black, Ser Alliser Thorne (Owen Teale) orders Jon Snow (Kit Harington) to stop training other Watchmen on account of Jon's status as a steward. Janos Slynt (Dominic Carter) advises Thorne to send the now-popular Jon on an expedition to kill the mutineers at Craster's Keep, in the hope that he is killed before he may be elected the new Lord Commander. Jon indeed volunteers for the mission, as do his friends Grenn (Mark Stanley) and Edd (Ben Crompton), as well as the new recruit Locke (Noah Taylor).

In Meereen

As the army of Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) is encamped before Meereen, her aide Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) begins teaching Grey Worm (Jacob Anderson) the common tongue. At night, Grey Worm and other Unsullied infiltrate Meereen, arm the slaves with swords, and incite a slave uprising that sees Daenerys, in the morning, the mistress of the city. Against the advice of Barristan Selmy (Ian McElhinney), she orders 163 of the remaining masters crucified, in retribution for the same number of dead slave children posted along the road to Meereen.

Beyond the Wall

At Craster's Keep, the mutineers led by Karl (Burn Gorman) are raping, eating and drinking their fill. Karl orders his henchman Rast (Luke Barnes) to deposit Craster's last child, a son, outside after Craster's wives ask that he be "given to the gods". Nearby, Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) and his companions hear the infant's cries. Captured by the mutineers, Bran is forced to admit his identity.

Later, a White Walker is seen bringing Craster's son to an altar of ice. As another White Walker touches the baby boy, his eyes turn blue.

Production

Writing

"Oathkeeper" was written by Bryan Cogman based on A Storm of Swords. Content from this episode is also found in A Storm of Swords chapters 61, 68, 71, and 72 (Sansa V, Sansa VI, Daenerys VI, Jaime IX).[6][7][8] The episode included the final scene of Jaime Lannister’s ninth chapter in that novel.[9] There were also elements from chapter 4 of A Dance with Dragons (Brandon I).[7] According to one reviewer, this episode "didn’t even take liberties with the books; it completely made up whole new stories" that do not appear in A Storm of Swords, including conversations between Missandei and Grey Worm, Jon's and Brandon's appearances at Craster's keep, and the final White Walker scene.[10] Reviewers from IGN applauded the new material, noting that the scenes at Craster's keep "give Brandon something to do" and hint at the nature of the White Walkers.[11]

Critical reception

Reception
Review scores
Publication Score
The A.V. Club B,[12] B[13]
IGN 8.8/10[14]

Like the season's other episodes, "Oathkeeper" received acclaim from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes counting 97% positive reviews from among 36. The site's consensus is that "If it's a bit more subdued than its predecessors, 'Oathkeeper' is nonetheless a rock-solid installment of Game of Thrones – one that features assured direction, strong action scenes, and intriguing plot developments."[15]

Eric Goldman and Roth Cornet of IGN commented on the episode being a "game changer" because it diverges from the book series more than any other Game of Thrones episode; a few of the changes include Jon's and Bran's storylines, how Daenerys conquered Meereen, and new information with regard to how White Walkers multiply their army. Goldman and Cornet stated that much of the episode feels like a spoiler for readers of the series because of the changes, including the show creators, who know how the ongoing book series will end, possibly having incorporated aspects that happen later in the books. Though Goldman and Cornet indicated that significantly diverging from the books could be detrimental to the show, they credited "Oathkeeper" with adding an element of surprise and intrigue for all viewers.[16]

Writing for The A.V. Club, Todd VanDerWerff (writing for viewers who have read the books) and Erik Adams (writing for viewers who have not) gave the episode a B.[12][13] VanDerWerff commented that the scenes between Jamie and Cersei "seems to truly want us to think that what happened last week wasn’t, in any way, rape" and wondered "whether the show is going to acknowledge it at all."[12]

Ratings

"Oathkeeper" established a new series high in ratings, with 6.95 million people watching the premiere airing.[17][18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Here is your season 4 writers breakdown". WinterIsComing.net. February 26, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014. 
  2. ^ Hibberd, James (July 16, 2013). "'Game of Thrones' season 4 directors chosen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 25, 2014. 
  3. ^ "(#34/404) "Oathkeeper"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 25, 2014. 
  4. ^ "Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 4". Crave Online. Retrieved May 6, 2014. 
  5. ^ Cole, Jack (April 28, 2014). "Game of Thrones Recap: Season 4, Episode 4, "Oathkeeper"". Slant. Retrieved May 6, 2014. 
  6. ^ Martin, George (2000). A Storm of Swords. U.K.: Voyager Books. ISBN 0-00-224586-8. 
  7. ^ a b "Oathkeeper Watch Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 4". Prince Albert. Retrieved June 23, 2014. 
  8. ^ "Game of Thrones Season 4: the Casting and Plot Expectations". ObservationDeck. Dec 28, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014. 
  9. ^ Hickey, Walt (May 4, 2014). "How Much Source Material Does HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Have Left to Work With?". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved May 10, 2014. 
  10. ^ Delucci, Theresa (Apr 28, 2014). "Game of Thrones Episode Review: "Oathkeeper"". IGN Conversations. Retrieved June 24, 2014. 
  11. ^ "Game of Thrones:The Biggest Change in Oathkeeper". IGN. Apr 28, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2014. 
  12. ^ a b c VanDerWerff, Todd (April 27, 2014). "Game Of Thrones (experts): "Oathkeeper"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 28, 2014. 
  13. ^ a b Adams, Erik (April 28, 2014). "Game Of Thrones (newbies): "Oathkeeper"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 28, 2014. 
  14. ^ Fowler, Matt (April 27, 2014). "Game of Thrones: "Oathkeeper" Review". IGN. Retrieved April 28, 2014. 
  15. ^ "Game of Thrones: Season 4: Episode 4". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 29, 2014. 
  16. ^ Eric Goldman and Roth Cornet (April 28, 2014). "Game of Thrones - The Biggest Change in Oathkeeper". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2014. 
  17. ^ Bibel, Sara (April 29, 2014). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Mad Men', 'Devious Maids' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 29, 2014. 
  18. ^ Bibel, Sara (April 28, 2014). "'Game of Thrones' Hits Series High in Total Viewers; Solid Start for 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 28, 2014. 

External links

source: https://web.archive.org/web/20150404214728/https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oathkeeper&diff=614393438&oldid=614392710

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