there was no way they could have fit in Lady Stoneheart, not even with cutting out the fluff (Ygritte funeral pyre didn't really need to happen).

I used to think her hanging Brienne would be a great way to end the season, but it's of utmost importance that her motivations are established first before going full "heel".

Freys need to get fucked up first long before she meets Brienne, and there's no way they fit that AND Brienne into last night's show.



With that said... good finale, but soemwhat disappointed. Really bummed they cut out Tysha because while Tyrion already had ample motivation to deal with Shae/Tywin, it was *that* story that really set him into a fury.

Although it would have left Jaime and Tyrion's relationship with some uncertainty... so hopefully the showrunners know what they're doing.