I was initially defensive of the choice earlier in the week, but I think that was partially-fueled by reluctance to criticize what has been an outstanding television show until now. But I have to agree with all the criticism here and with you Susan - having Ramsay rape Sansa was appalling and made no sense.
GRRM has always treated the Starks with a certain level of respect while bringing the PAIN to them. Even with Bran's maiming, Eddard's beheading, the Red Wedding murders, etc. they were betrayed and murdered, but never really demeaned. Arguably, the worst thing GRRM did to Sansa in the books was kill her direwolf, severing that special bond the rest of them have with their wolves. (That's one thing I wish they'd highlight more in the show.) After the initial being betrothed to the monster Joffrey ended in his death, she lucks out with Tyrion who treats her amazingly well, and then goes on the run with Littlefinger. Sure things are precarious for her, but she's never violated. Same goes for Jon, Arya, Bran and the little one (memfault).
So raping her on the show, for all the talk of merging storylines and whatever, is just Wrong. It's not how GRRM treated the Starks and it doesn't sit right with me.
Speaking of Rickon, wasn't he supposed to be in the town near the wall that got destroyed by the Wildings last season? Isn't that where he went with Sosha or whatever her name is?
No, that was a different town.
Why was Ghost there and not with Jon?
Also whoa-Cersei is getting her comeuppance sooner than I thought she would.
Wolves don't like to sail? Dunno. We haven't seen him in a long time and I don't remember if there was a reason for that, either.
In the books at least, Ghost was having to range farther and farther afield to hunt because of the winter and the increased population around the Wall with all the Wildlings moving in, so John and Co. didn't see him as much. Don't know if that's the same reason in the TV show, but it makes sense. Good thing he picked just that moment to come back and save Sam and Gilly.
I can't remember, in the TV show is John a warg, too, or not yet? Because maybe he was John-in-Ghost when Ghost came back to protect Sam.
I am all in for the Tyrion and Dany show. Yes. Also, Lady Olenna and Littlefinger continue to be delightfully devious schemers.
Theon? The actual worst.
Sansa telling Theon he was a Greyjoy and a lord was pretty great. Ineffective, apparently, but still a good moment.
I can't remember whether we've seen your whitefront, kat. It seems like we must have but I can't actually recall a scene.
