Everyone's crazy for not giving this a 10. The tension was so good, music and lighting great. Acting superb. Mariko drew a line in the sand and forced all the other lords to acknowledge it. The music during the stand off was amazing. Some big pay offs like the last minute intervention by Ishido, the short intimacy, the betrayal, the meeting between former friends, and twists and reversals was crazy. I loved this episode. Can't wait to see what happens in the finale. I'll miss the romance subplot though =(
It was a episode that approached the quality of legendary television episodes like "Ozymandias" from Breaking Bad and "The Rains of Castamere" from GoT, it's the best episode of the series so far, and it got me hyped for the finale. :star_struck:
Such a powerful episode. Anna Sawai is making more and more name for herself. Her perfomance in this episode was once again outstanding.
Astounded by what this show can pull off and make it look effortless. On the edge of my seat this whole episode.
I've never before rated a single episode on Trakt, but this one was so tremendously good that I had to.
Damn it, I really liked Yabushige.
GIVE ANNA SAWAI EVERY SINGLE AWARD
Once grand, now shadows,
Despair cloaks greatness in gloom,
Echoes of what was.
Honestly, fuck this glorious show.
I'm exhausted. This tension, the politics, the intrigue, even to the last second. So much is happening in this episode. So much concealed under such elegant garments.
In one way I look forward to the finale next week, however I'm not sure how they are going to fit what I was anticipating to be in this episode into the last, unless it is a 3hr episode, but I think it won't be such.
The other way I'm looking forward to the finale, is I no longer will need to invest all my emotion and attention in this concentration of spectacle and the craft of each Actor performing to perfection their role, and appreciating each word, glance, and interaction with their counterparts in such a magnificent, stunning location.
I'll be ready for this finale but until then I'll be soaking in what I've watched today. What a pleasure it is to witness what the Arts can deliver if given a proper opportunity.
Thank you to the Creators, Actors, Crew, and Those That have painstakingly brought this masterpiece to us.
The conundrum has set in... I desperately want to see the last episode now, but I don't want it to be the last show. 10/10
Without a doubt one of the best episodes of TV so far this year. Anna Sawai, you deserve an Emmy.
This show goes from strength to strength. Great pacing, acting, sets, music, the works! If you're not watching it, and can handle subtitles, then i suggest you find it and make some time.
This episode should've been named "Toda Mariko". She is one hell of a strong character.
I have no words after watching this.
If I did, they'd be nothing but positive.
What a show.
I hate this fucking city!
The Anna Sawai (Emmy Submission) Power Hour. I'm NOT ok after that ending.
This episode alone is worth watching the whole show for.
Masterful, one of the best, most intense hours of television ever. One of the few times I shed actual tears after a show. If Anna Sawai doesn’t at least get Emmy nominated, there should be open revolt.
All the tension, all the emotions... One of the greatest hours of tv ever.
A Masterful episode! A highly intense episode, brimming with tension, anticipation, and eagerness to discover the next step. The inner conflict among the characters, and the unprecedented dramatic escalation in this episode, is unparalleled.
"Mariko's character is filled with emotions, feelings, thoughts, and philosophy. I believe she is one of the strongest dramatic characters in a series this year. This episode has made me consider rewatching the entire series after the release of the final episode next week."
I believe this series will remain in the memory and in the history of drama for a long time, perhaps for years to come, and it will become difficult to compare any other work of the same caliber to it.
Masterful episode, I'm not ready next week for the Finale
Anna Sawai shines in a riveting display of intense emotions, political intrigue, and treachery, elevating the show's dramatic way
Wow. That was just... Wow
This was like 3 episodes combined into one, what a masterpiece. Tension was over the top. Can’t wait for the finale.
Mariko owned this episode from start to finish. An amazing performance
Episode of the year so far. Just wow
The tension, the showmanship, the subtle undertones. I loved how everything in this was a brute de force but in an undercover way. Perhaps true to Japanese fashion.
Most overrated show of the century so far.
What an intense, emotional, I held my breath .... The suspense.... What an act
too damn dark, literally, glad it's coming to an end
I just broke down.. Cast, design, story.. it all fits very well. I will have a second go at this to make sure i did not miss any details..
Insane episode. It was ripping me apart with the tension around her offing herself. The image from last episode and what a proper "seconding" looked like applied to a mental image of Anjin doing that to Mariko but knowing he wouldn't be able to properly do it like a trained samurai...
What?!?’ They killed of the best actress on the show! Sad
9 of 10 episodes after 3 episodes i hoped for some action. But i gave up not expecting much from the last one either. All that talking is so boring
Shout by JoshuaBlockedParent2024-04-16T11:40:01Z
This episode broke me. Masterful episode!