It’s a great moment for both actors, with Theon’s attitude being entirely that of an older brother. His first move after the violence is over is to go ask for Bran’s surrender.
Last time, Rodrick was dispatched to save Torrhen’s Square which we’ll remember was a diversion through which Theon Greyjoy planned to take his foster home for the Ironborn. This episode opens with the fall of Winterfell.