But Brienne screaming with such rage & horror as she was almost raped didn't contrast with the comedy in this episode?

Locke no longer has any chance for an armistice with the Lannisters.

Nevermind…

I'm interested, too, especially so much of the Theon/Reek (Theek?) character development is dependent on his internal monologue.

I'm with @avclub-9ff7c9eb9d37f434db778f59178012da:disqus in hoping Tyrion still kills Shae. I think it's crucial to his character development, not only because it underlines his anger issues, but because it also speaks to a harsh epiphany about the relationship of coin to all those closest to him. They did a great job…