she stepped out into the rain...

the choice of an intimate duel over battle style spectacle is yet again what sets this show apart. and it’s all down to taking a cue from george, because this is exactly what he does in the novella

i know all i do on this blog now is glaze ira parker but what other choice is there? this feels the same as watching jackson’s lord of the rings for the first time. i remember walking out of the theater thinking: oh this is what it’s like when someone who adores the source material adapts fantasy to the screen

M'lords! I know none of you remember Ser Arlan of Pennytree. But I was his squire. We served many of you. Ate at your tables. Slept in your halls. He was a good man. And he taught me how to be a knight. Not just sword and lance, but honor. A knight defends the innocent. That's-- that's all I did. I was not Ser Arlan's blood, but I have followed his example. As your sons will follow yours. Who will stand and fight with me?

In the name of the Warrior, I charge you to be brave. In the name of the Father, I charge you to be just. In the name of the Mother, I charge you to protect the young and innocent.