"Game of Thrones" Season 5, Episode 3, titled "High Sparrow," continues the journey of the various characters in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The episode revolves around the rise of the religious group known as the Sparrows and the increasing power they hold in King's Landing.
Cersei Lannister is worried about the influence of the Tyrells and decides to enlist the help of the Sparrows to counter their power. She meets with the High Sparrow, the leader of the group, and offers him support. The Sparrows, who were previously known for their piety, have now become a political force to be reckoned with, and the Lannisters are eager to use their influence to their advantage.
Meanwhile, Margaery Tyrell continues to gain the favor of the people by visiting the poor and performing acts of charity. She also convinces her husband, King Tommen, to visit the Great Sept of Baelor, the headquarters of the Sparrows, to show his support for their cause.
In Braavos, Arya Stark continues her training as a faceless assassin, but her desire for revenge against those who have wronged her family is still strong. She is given a task by the Kindly Man, the leader of the Faceless Men, to dispose of an actress, but she is unable to do so.
In Dorne, Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes plot to avenge the death of Prince Oberyn by attacking Princess Myrcella Baratheon, who is betrothed to Prince Trystane Martell. They confront Jaime Lannister and Bronn, who have come to retrieve Myrcella, and a fight ensues.
In Meereen, Daenerys Targaryen struggles to maintain control over the city and faces opposition from the Sons of the Harpy, a group of slave-masters who are unhappy with her rule. She receives an unexpected visitor, Tyrion Lannister, who offers his services as an advisor.
The episode ends with the High Sparrow arresting Queen Margaery, her brother Loras Tyrell, and several other members of the nobility for their alleged sins. This turn of events demonstrates the growing power and influence of the Sparrows, and raises questions about the future of the Seven Kingdoms.
In summary, "High Sparrow" is a pivotal episode in the series as it sets the stage for the rise of the Sparrows and their growing influence in the politics of Westeros. The episode also touches on the themes of power, religion, and revenge, and raises questions about the future of the Seven Kingdoms as various factions vie for control.
