The most recent episode of Game of Thrones has left fans
including myself excited for Tyrion’s upcoming trial by combat. As we know
Prince Oberyn Martell has willingly volunteered to be Tyrion’s champion,
however it won’t be an easy walk in the park as he will be put up against The
Mountain.
What adds to the excitement is that Prince Oberyn shall
finally have the chance to avenge his sister Ella Martell, who is believed to
have been raped and slain by The Mountain.
In terms of physical appearances The Mountain is not someone
you’d like to piss off. We’ve seen firsthand how vigorously he fights, cruel
enough to even burn his younger brothers (The Hound's) face. Prince Oberyn on the
other hand, as charming as he can be, we have only heard of his fighting
prowess but in this upcoming show we shall finally get to see him dance.
David Benioff and Dan Weiss have spoken to entertainment
weekly, mentioning that the episode to air after the Memorial Day break will
possibly the best combat scene they've done so far.
Weiss says,
“It’s not just people hacking at each other with spears and swords. It’s the culmination of 20 years of anger and hatred and thirst for vengeance coming to a head in this amazing set piece that [stunt coordinator Paul Herbert and swordmaster C.C. Smiff] have put together. The fight delivers beyond our expectations.”
We have all seen many on screen battles throughout the Game
of throne series. But like Weiss said above this battle will truly have a 20
year grudge come to an end. As well as the highest stakes ever, that being
Tyrion’s life.
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