Game of Thrones Episode 3 spoiler-free review: Oathbreaker

Game of Thrones season 6 episode 2 review: Oathbreaker is the first bad episode of the season.

Updated on: May 9, 2016, 11:26:36 IST

Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi

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It is always a bad idea to give your viewers shock after shock – but little substance – in every scene, because things start feeling boring and lazy when you finally decide to take it slow. This week’s Game of Thrones is a case in point.

Oathbreaker is the first disappointing episode of the season. (HBO)

As a great many important characters died some really nasty deaths in the first two episodes of this season, it came across as quite a disappointment when the third didn’t have a single unexpected decapitation or strangulation.

Oathbreaker would have been a good watch if we had some great debates, conversations or even a powerful dialogue or two that the series throws at us ever so often. However, the episode was lacking on all these fronts. Even Tyrion – whose simple talk with the dragon was the best part of the previous episode (regardless of Jon Snow waking up and all) – seemed like a bored drunkard.

The Tyrion we all know and love was nowhere to be found. (HBO)

It was simply frustrating to watch inconsequential scenes take up precious minutes of your run-time, especially at a juncture when the series is just seasons away from wrapping itself up and you are nowhere close to getting your characters in line. I am hoping on my life that Game of Thrones doesn’t pull a How I Met Your Mother on us, wasting an entire season on petty stories and haphazardly tying up the loose ends in just a single episode.

Also, the promised flashback to Ned Stark’s rescue of Lyanna could disappoint a lot of you. And rightly so, because it is something fans have been waiting so many years for – just so they can confirm their R+L=J theory.

Arya remains the best part of the show. (HBO)

The best part of the episode was Arya’s training, and the return of a forgotten character. Although the way he/she has returned may not mean well for him/her.

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Read: Game of Thrones episode 2 spoiler-free review: Why are we surprised?

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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