Game of Thrones has a number of celebrated episodes, but one of its most important is often forgotten about. 1 / 12
"Kissed By Fire", written by Bryan Cogman and directed by Alex Graves, is the fifth episode of season 3. 2 / 12
It's the one where Jaime tells Brienne the truth about being the Kingslayer. 3 / 12
Which starts his redemption arc and really forges their series-spanning relationship. 4 / 12
The Hound fights Beric in a trial by combat, which is a thrilling action sequence. 5 / 12
It builds key character relationships, and shows people can return from the dead thanks to the Lord of Light. 6 / 12
Which is very important for Jon Snow's story. 7 / 12
Speaking of Jon, he and Ygritte make love in the cave. 8 / 12
This shows he will break vows, but also that he belongs in the true North, which ties into his ultimate fate. 9 / 12
Robb Stark executes Rickard Karstark, and decides to ask the Freys for support in attacking Casterly Rock. 10 / 12
That leads into the Red Wedding a few episodes later. 11 / 12
It sets up many of Game of Thrones' biggest character arcs and story points, and is great in its own right too. 12 / 12