Game Of Thrones: 10 Best Episodes (According To IMDb)
7. The Mountain And The Viper - 9.7
'The Mountain and the Viper' is the third episode on this list from season four, and the third to revolve around the murder of King Joffrey. As the title suggests, this episode finally brought viewers the incredibly hyped showdown between Gregor Clegane and Oberyn Martell.
While this fight was principally to decide the fate of Tyrion Lannister, the deep history between the two men goes to demonstrate just how well the history of the world of Westeros was built. Pedro Pascal's captivating portrayal of Prince Oberyn only featured in seven episodes, but was still able to make a lasting impression on viewers in his quest for justice for his sister and her children.
The clash that pitted the speedy Viper against Thor Bjornsson's Gregor Clegane, easily the greatest portrayal of the Mountain, seemed like a typical David Vs Goliath fight. Against all odds, the Dornishman appeared to have Clegane beat when the big man hit the floor, but this is Game of Thrones, and nothing is ever that simple.
Martell's reluctance to deliver the final blow allowed Clegane to kill his opponent in what is possibly the most shocking, and gruesome death in the history of the show.