Oh, yes. I have been looking forward to that for a really long time. Joffrey's death was appropriately gruesome. No weddings in Westeros...ever.

I love the Tyrells so, so much. I could watch that scene between the Queen of Thorns and Tywin about a gazillion times.

Smashing good start to the season!

The Olenna and Tywin show was excellent. Olenna in general is excellent.

I loved the expressions on everyone's face during the entertainment. Even Margaery couldn't completely hide her disgust. But she is the ultimate player -- the way she called Joffrey back to her when he was tormenting Tyrion was gorgeous. At this point, she should be queen, although I know she won't be.

I'm scared for Tyrion, though. In a logical world (aka one not run by Lannisters) it would be pretty clear that he didn't poison that cup of wine -- unless he poisoned it pre-dinner and left it there knowing somehow that Joffrey would demand Tyrion as his cupbearer, which seems like a stretch.

Also loved "the dwarf, the cripple, and the mother of madness." Tyrion really is one of my favorites.

I think Margery technically is the Queen, since she and Joffrey were married (for a few minutes) before he died. I mean, Cersei won't see it that way, but legally speaking, Margery is Queen and Cersei is Queen Regent Emeritus.

Margaery

is EVERYTHING. Man, I want her to rule the world. She is really deft. The women in that family are very capable.

not only that, Tyrion gains nothing with Joffrey dead. His situation, even if he isn't suspected of murder, is worse.

not only that, Tyrion gains nothing with Joffrey dead. His situation, even if he isn't suspected of murder, is worse.

This is really the key to anyone with a brain - Tyrion is not a Pointlessly Stupid Crimes Of Passion kind of guy. (He's more of a Pointlessly Stupid Falling In Love With Prostitutes kind of guy.)

Being insulted by his nephew in public doesn't even come close to the worst abuse he's put up with from his family, and he hasn't murdered any of them.

[wrong thread indeed]

Wrong thread, ita?

I think Margery technically is the Queen, since she and Joffrey were married (for a few minutes) before he died.

Exactly. I'm just assuming the Lannisters won't let that stay.

According to the producers in the EW interview, they really did look into having riding pigs in the episode, but weren't allowed.

I think Margery technically is the Queen, since she and Joffrey were married (for a few minutes) before he died.

I haven't read the books, so I don't know how things work in this world, but is she queen or queen consort?