"Game of Thrones" Season 3, Episode 3, titled "Walk of Punishment," continues to advance the conflicts and struggles of the previous episodes and introduce new plotlines.
The episode opens with Daenerys Targaryen, who has taken control of the city of Astapor, preparing to march on the next city in her quest to reclaim the Iron Throne. However, her advisors are worried about her lack of food and resources, and suggest that she should consider forming alliances with local leaders instead of conquering cities.
In King's Landing, Tyrion Lannister is struggling to maintain order in the city, and is faced with the difficult task of balancing the needs of the people with the demands of the Lannister family. He also receives a visit from his father, Tywin Lannister, who is determined to maintain the Lannisters' grip on power.
In Riverrun, Robb Stark is trying to rally his bannermen to march on the Lannisters, but is hindered by his mother, Catelyn Stark, who is urging him to make peace with the Lannisters and to release Jaime Lannister in exchange for Sansa and Arya Stark.
Meanwhile, in the North, Jon Snow and the wildlings, led by Mance Rayder, are on the move, and Jon is torn between his loyalty to the Night's Watch and his growing admiration for the wildlings.
The episode also introduces a new plotline, as Jaime Lannister, who has been released by Catelyn Stark, is on his way back to King's Landing, but is captured by Roose Bolton's bannermen.
The episode ends with the Night's Watch, led by Lord Commander Mormont, being attacked by the White Walkers, and Samwell Tarly being forced to flee with Gilly and her baby.
In summary, the episode continues to advance the conflicts and struggles of the previous episodes and introduce new plotlines. It also emphasizes the theme of power and the cost of gaining and maintaining it, as well as the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The episode also sets up for the conflicts and struggles that will come in the next episodes. The episode also shows the impact of war on the common people, as well as the challenges of balancing the needs of the people with the demands of the ruling families.
