

When three members of the Brotherhood Without Banners arrive seeking to extort the group of devotees, the Hound knows they will be back. Meribald, trying to atone for past sins, is spending his remaining days trying do as much good as possible. He even says hatred is what keeps him going. He chops wood like it did him wrong in the past. Despite the close call with the afterlife, the Hound remains as bitter as ever. Martin's “A Feast for Crows.”Īs Brother Ray explains, the Hound was near death several times before making a full recovery. McShane's character was not revealed before the season, but the episode's title, “The Broken Man” was an easy enough clue to decipher as it's a reference to Septon Meribald's speech in response to a question posed by Brienne and Pod in George R.R.

It didn't matter if he was told to be a thief, arsonist or murderer as long as long as it was an order from his commanding officer. Brother Ray, serving as Septon Meribald of sorts, was a former soldier who did terrible things out of duty. Ian McShane had one very specific task to complete as the traveling warrior-turned-priest, but it was incredibly challenging. “Game of Thrones” Season 6, episode 7 wasted no time introducing a new character as well as reintroducing an old favorite. Goodbye, Brother Ray, we hardly knew you. Warning: “Game of Thrones” Season 6 spoilers ahead. It appears Dorne has been forgotten, which many viewers may not mind. “Game of Thrones” Season 6, episode 7, “The Broken Man,” focused on the recruitment efforts in the north, but there was plenty of time to reintroduce an old favorite. There's the big battle of Winterfell that has been teased, but there are storylines in Meereen, Braavos, King's Landing and the Iron Isles that need to be wrapped up. “Game of Thrones” Season 6 is slowly winding down, which means certain storylines need to start making some forward progress.
