NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Entertainment News / 'GoT' S08E03 review: All theories about the Night King, RIP
    Next Article
    'GoT' S08E03 review: All theories about the Night King, RIP

    'GoT' S08E03 review: All theories about the Night King, RIP

    By Siddharth Tyagi
    Apr 29, 2019
    10:41 am

    What's the story

    If I could describe this episode in three words, they'd be, exciting, anticlimactic, and unexpected.

    Ever since the show started, there has been speculations and theories about what the Night King wants and how will he go about it.

    This episode covers all of that and more, but ends in an intriguing yet abortive manner.

    Here's our review of GoT's S08E03, The Long Night.

    The War

    The war's here and you can't take your eyes off

    This entirety of this episode features the war against the undead army. It takes place before dawn and ends as the sun is rising.

    There is a lot of bloodshed, some named characters perish, while some surprisingly survive.

    The undead army is as powerful as everyone thought and even with their Valyrian steel, Dragonglass, and two dragons, the living struggle to survive.

    Dothraki

    Hi! Dothraki. Bye, Dothraki

    We were told in an earlier episode that 'Only a fool would meet the Dothraki in an open field.'

    Maybe this statement only applies to live beings because, after a very heroic entrance with flaming weapons, the entire Dothraki army is utterly decimated in mere minutes by the Wight horde.

    This is the exact moment when we comprehend the White Walker army's strength.

    Brutal!

    Melisandre

    The Red Woman finally gets her redemption

    Remember Melisandre? The priestess who almost helped Stannis gain control of Westeros but ended up making him burn his own daughter alive?

    After watching this episode, you might hate her a little less because she is one of the prime players in this war, helping the living by lighting magical fires all around and motivating Arya towards her real purpose.

    Dragon Battle

    The dragon battle we were waiting for was, meh!

    Jon, Dany, and the Night King have an aerial battle and while the visuals are top-notch, the battle itself could've been better.

    Dany lands her dragon on the ground, in the middle of the undead army where he is surrounded by hundreds of wights and is injured.

    Jon falls off his dragon and towards the end of the episode, yells at an undead Viserion!

    Useless Characters

    A lot of characters don't do anything at all

    Bran is mostly warging in some crows while everyone protecting him meets their end.

    Sansa, Tyrion, Missandei, Varys, and some unnamed characters sit scared in the crypts.

    At one moment, Sansa hears cries of people dying while yelling, "open the door" and does nothing!

    Tyrion quips and the viewers can feel the warmth between him and Sansa. Maybe they'll get married again!

    The Heroes

    Some characters meet a heroic end

    Beric Dondarrion dies protecting Arya, Jorah Mormont dies protecting Daenerys, and Theon dies protecting Bran. They don't get to say any last words.

    The most heroic death, however, was Lyanna Mormont's. The little bear legit kills an undead giant (Wun-Wun?) in her last moments!

    It was frankly shocking to see Brienne, Jaime, Samwell, and Greyworm survive the onslaught.

    They were saved by the plot.

    Plot Armor

    How do you win against an enemy who can't die?

    It's simple. You win with the help of deus-ex-machina.

    In a shocking and unpredictable moment, Arya comes out of nowhere (well, she is a faceless assassin) and as the Night King is about to kill (?) Bran, stabs him with her dagger.

    And thus, every White Walker, Wight, and of course, the Night King is destroyed.

    Unexpected, but very satisfying to watch!

    Verdict

    Opinion: The episode will definitely enrage the book fans

    The fans of the show will enjoy the episode because of some fantastic visuals, at least when the lighting is optimal and a few good character arcs.

    Book reader will (and should) wait for the new books because George RR Martin will certainly treat the story differently.

    Verdict: As per this episode, the show is getting plagued by some shoddy writing.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Game of Thrones
    GoT
    George RR Martin

    Latest

    Mid-air theft on Hong Kong-Delhi flight, Chinese national arrested  Air India
    Promotional update from Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's film postponed: Here's why Hrithik Roshan
    When, where to watch 'Mission: Impossible—Final Reckoning' OTT releases
    These player battles can headline DC-GT IPL 2025 clash  Delhi Capitals (DC)

    Game of Thrones

    #GameOfThrones: Actress who plays Arya has sad news for fans HBO
    #GameOfThrones: Actress playing Cersei reveals who cried most during finale HBO
    #GameofThrones: Harington reveals show's ending to wife, gets in trouble Sophie Turner
    #GameOfThrones: Budweiser Light gets fancy crossover advertisement with HBO show HBO

    GoT

    GoT final season: HBO video shows Sansa Stark-Daenerys Targaryen meeting HBO
    'GoT' final season release date to be announced today HBO
    'GoT' actual footage from Season 8 arriving soon HBO
    #GameOfThrones: Sophie Turner revealed ending to her friends Game of Thrones

    George RR Martin

    GoT: Who will sit on the 'Iron Throne'? Hollywood
    On #WorldBookDay, know why reading is the best hobby ever UNESCO
    HBO announces prequel to Game Of Thrones, and we're excited HBO
    Don't keep calm: GoT is releasing in early 2019 HBO
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025