This. The Dragons I thought really worked as a metaphor this episode, and it was one of the most interesting and emotionally powerful moments of the whole hour to see Dany grow up and make an emotionally difficult sacrifice for the sake of the people she wants to rule. Also, leave it to GRR Martin to be smart enough…

Wait, there's a Good Tori Amos?

I agree about Shae. I haven't read the books, but from what I hear, the character in the book didn't love Tyrion and was much more mercenary and untrustworthy, which would be more consistent with the Tywin-banging. But this iteration of Shae clearly had real feelings for Tyrion— so although I could understand her…

God, I loved that 'payment plan' bit about bullying. It was brilliant, vintage CK writing— Rather than just straightforwardly kicking your ass, the bully 'rationally' gives you options to parse the bullying out into more 'manageable' increments, both humiliating you and making you an accomplice in your own…

I worship PSH, but I don't see how he could have brought more to the role than Sudduth. I recognized Sudduth and I've always enjoyed him in the smaller parts he's had (he was the likable getaway driver in 'Ronin'!)—but I think it helped the episode that he is less recognizable than Hoffman. Sudduth didn't need to…

I am, as a rule, sexually attracted to evil but I thought Fig was such a vile, hatchet-faced…er, 'poochie' that I found her thoroughly repugnant. I thought Fig's style and demeanor suggested a skinny, ugly woman who somehow has enough money, makeup and clothes to almost pass as a tall, attractive woman. But that was…

Poussey's confrontation with Vee in the library was a Game of Thrones -level 'Holy shit—she didn't just—did she?' moment

Healy is an incredibly well-written (and well-acted) character. His insecurities and anger are mixed with a need to perceive himself as a 'good guy' in such a compelling, real way. That mixture is just as likely to compel him to vile acts as it is to make him do something generous. I'm glad that he came out on the…

If the show ever reveals that Flaca listens to Orange Juice, I will die from pleasure.

God, I miss Great Lakes. I moved to Brooklyn from Columbus over a decade ago, and while I have access to an insane variety of great beer at my local Polish grocery store, Great Lakes doesn't distribute up here.

'The Devils'! PLEASE!!!

When Daya and Bennett are offscreen, everyone should be asking, 'Where's Daya and Bennett?'

Big Boo should definitely get a subplot/flashback. Hopefully we get some more story on Norma, also. Leeann seems poised to get more backstory. I'd love more Yoga Jones, she's one of the most likable characters in the show. More of Red's senior squad, especially the old battleaxe with the octopus tattoo. More…

Good season, but c'mon man, where the hell was SOPHIA? They didn't do anything with her, but we have to check in on Daya and Bennett every fifteen minutes? Blecch.
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I'm not sure how much I liked Rosa straight up murdering Vee, but it's one of those moments that probably works better when you stand back and…

I'm a straight dude and I love having a quality show that I can bond with my lesbian friends over. And while I'm a huge fan of Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and Mad Men, I think the Alienated Male Anti-Hero has become tired and find it very vital and refreshing to watch a show that focuses so much on empathy and…

Larry was also with Piper because, you know, she's a hot shiksa.

Actually, I heard there was a twist in the 4th episode and when it opened to melancholy Morello after getting the news of Christopher's engagement, I was terrified that it was going to be a suicide episode. So, it could have been worse.

The movie was Secret of My Success, dude, c'mon!

I hated the reveal of Morello as a stalker, but I think it's because I find her so adorable that I didn't want it to be true, not because of any flaw in the show. Miss Rosa's subplot was absolutely great. I'd like to respond to McNutt's Larry-hatred but I will wait for a few more episodes because there's a more…

You know who just failed the Turing test? You. It's well known that computers cannot filter for snark. I caught you, robot!