Lannister guardsmen escort Tyrion to the arena, where a large crowd has assembled.
Littlefinger seems impressed that she made such a calculating decision, but attempts to cast doubt on her certainty, by asking if she really knows what he wants. Later on, as Littlefinger and Robin prepare to depart on a tour of the Vale, a raven-haired Sansa accompanies them, in a feathered black dress with a plunging neckline. This episode contains content from three of George Martin's novels: "The Mountain and the Viper" was watched by an estimated 7.17 million people during its first airing.The episode received high praise from critics and audiences alike, with the fight between Prince Oberyn and the Mountain being hailed as the episode's highlight. Sandor and Arya arrive at the Bloody Gate, only to be informed of Lysa's death.
Petyr, Sansa and Robin leave the Eyrie to tour the Vale.
Weiss and directed by Alex Graves. Tyrion cannot even reply, shockingly staring in catatonic astonishment at Oberyn's skull-crushed corpse, as does Jaime; the only different reaction is from Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.
"The Mountain and the Viper" is the eighth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones.
Sansa is asked to testify; she reveals her identity, corroborates Petyr's story and convinces the Vale nobility of his innocence.
Barristan receives a letter with the Hand of the King's seal - Jorah's royal pardon from Petyr is interrogated by the nobility of the Vale about Lysa's death, who are skeptical of his claim that she committed suicide. Oberyn gains the upper hands and knocks Gregor to the ground, but instead of killing him, Oberyn screams at him to confess that Tywin gave him the order to kill Elia and her children.
Grey Worm, however, notes that if he had not become an Unsullied they would have never met. When news reaches Castle Black, Sam fears for Gilly; Pyp and Edd reassure him that Gilly has survived worse and may yet be alive. It was written by David Benioff & D.B. However, Ramsay reneges on his offer and has the Ironborn garrison flayed. Mole's Town is sacked by the wildlings, but Ygritte spares Gilly and her son. He hopes he didn't frighten her, and she says he did not. As Ellaria screams in horror, a stunned silence sweeps over the crowd. Tyrion's trial by combat begins.
Climbing on top of Oberyn, Gregor finally admits for all to hear that he raped and killed Elia as he gouges out Oberyn's eyes with his thumbs before crushing the Viper's skull between his hands, which he proclaims having done the same to his sister. As a reward for retaking the Moat, Roose presents Ramsay with a decree of legitimization as a Bolton. Missandei sees Grey Worm watching her bathe and covers herself up, but later tells him that she is not offended and laments his castration.
He grows apprehensive to find a helm-less Oberyn drinking, and wearing very light armor – in comparison to his opponent, Ser Oberyn fights against the Mountain in the trial by combat.Oberyn, after impressing the crowd with a display of acrobatic spear maneuvers, goes on the attack, stabbing out at Gregor and constantly moving out of the knight's reach, forcing Gregor to tire himself out chasing his opponent. As he evades Gregor, Oberyn repeatedly taunts Gregor by constantly bringing up his part in the murder of his sister, However, Oberyn stands too close to his seemingly defeated opponent, and Gregor manages to trip and seize him. The episode was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Alex Graves. Reek, assuming his previous identity as Theon, enters Moat Cailin and convinces the occupying Ironborn to surrender in return for safe passage home. It is the thirty-eighth episode of the series overall. It premiered on June 1, 2014. Tywin sentences Tyrion to death for regicide. "The Mountain and the Viper" is the eighth episode of the fourth season of HBO's acclaimed fantasy television series Game of Thrones, and the 38th overall. On Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane (left) and Oberyn "the Viper" Martell (right) engage in a trial by combat. It aired on June 1, 2014. Ramsay reports his success at Moat Cailin to his father.In Dany's audience chamber, Grey Worm comes to apologize to Missandei, but she tells him he doesn't need to. Sansa explains that she has no idea what Royce, Corbray, and Waynwood would want from her if he were eliminated, but that she does know what it is he wants.