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Yet this time, Melisandre came bearing life.
Congratulations, I guess?
Is that what you say when someone dies at the end of a show?I dunno.
Its a weird one.
What was it like to film your death?It was gruesome.
I dont want to demystify it, but yeah, it was also a bit of a technical thing.
Her death wasnt a decision per se, but thats it for her.
I had no idea that it was going to be as emotional as it was.
I really felt it yesterday when I was watching.
Afterward, I felt like Id been in a concert hall and saw this great orchestral piece.
I was really honored that I was the last note of that piece of music that we saw.
I was fascinated by the decision to end the battle on Melisandre.
We dont know much about her, really.
Shes been a mystery to me as well.
And you have to not show too much emotion.
She was so determined that shecouldnt.
Not to justify it, because it was a cruel act and it was all for nothing, really.
But that says a lot about her determination.
I guess thats whats touching even.
The whole show tapped into my personal fear of death.
That has always been a big theme in this show.
Everyones trying to run from it, and as the Hound actually says, nobody can.
That primal fear, I have nightmares like that.
It felt like I was watching one of my nightmares.
That makes us all the same.
It connects us all.
Sorry if this sounds a bit sentimental, but thats really how I experienced this episode.
Thats why you cant put this show away as some sort of fantasy.
Theres nothing wrong with the wordfantasy, dont get me wrong, but its a much more fundamental thing.
You see him grabbing his sword because he still has this deep-down urge to kill her.
But at the same time, she saved the day.
Hes all confused and he even looks a bit emotional, which I thought was beautiful.
Someone wrote that I gave a huge spoiler in season three about the blue eyes.
But I love that people speculate about that.
It keeps people busy, you know?
No, I dont think there will be anything like this.
Its a bit of a success story.
Whats your verdict on Melisandre, ifverdictis the right word?
What will you take away from her?Oof, Im not sure if I can answer that.
Maybe a little bit later.
I had to tap into something in myself thats not really on the surface.
Its funny when people now cast me as strong women.
Thats new to me!
And I kind of like it.
Obviously Id love to play different things again.
But I do like the fact that she was a mystery to me and people bought it.
