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Season 2 – Game of Thrones

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Apr 2012

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George R.R. Martin's best-selling book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" is brought to the screen as HBO sinks its considerable storytelling teeth into the medieval fantasy epic. It's the depiction of two powerful families -- kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and honest men -- playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and to sit atop the Iron Throne. Martin is credited as a co-executive producer and one of the writers for the series, whose shooting locations include Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia and Spain.

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Critics Consensus

Game of Thrones follows up a strong debut with an even better second season, combining elegant storytelling and vivid characters to create a rich fantasy world.

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Nov 1, 2017

5/5

Peter Dinklage's Tyrion is the series' MVP, but there's not a single character without meat on their bones. Unless you count the White Walkers.

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James Poniewozik

TIME Magazine

Feb 7, 2014

While Game of Thrones is steadily expanding-just look at the new pit stop on the map flyover in the credits-"The North Remembers" began hustling off steadily and confidently.

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Willa Paskin

Salon.com

Aug 20, 2013

It contains all the necessary, hugely entertaining genre staples...but also the emotional and physical realism... that characterize TV's other best shows.

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Robin Holabird

Aug 11, 2021

If the goal involves seeing Malta, stick to Season 1 and 2 and admire how well the country suits the series' inventive, medieval-looking timeline.

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Kevin Yeoman

Screen Rant

Apr 11, 2019

Game of Thrones gets off to a fantastic start with its second season premiere.

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Charlie Jane Anders

io9.com

May 22, 2018

[Game of Thrones] is a great political epic, in which the nature of power and government is questioned, over and over again, and it's left to the audience to come up with its own disquieting answers.

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Timothy H

@parvenu50 Sep 23, 2026

Game of Thrones early seasons are the best tv this century so far.

Hc N

@RT04263181 Sep 13, 2026

Still one of my favourite shows. What really drives the story is all the flesh-out characters, my favourite being the bantering between Tyrion and Bronn. Seeing this for the second time, I have noticed some inconsistencies such as the wilding skeleton-face man forbidden a fight between two crows to then suddenly allow it in the next episode, but that is mainly because I’m so concentrated when watching.

Esqueleto5678 T

@RT15316404 Sep 12, 2026

A very strong season. I loved the battles, especially "Blackwater." It introduces some great characters and has amazing cinematography. I also love the color palette. Its pacing is very consistent, and the storyline is excellent. It’s not on the same level as the first season, but it’s still a very good season. 8.5/10.

Lina S

@RT57332892 Sep 9, 2026

This is where the central plot begins—the War of the Five Kings—and we see a much more developed side of characters like Tyrion, as we watch him mature and take on strategic leadership to secure Joffrey’s crown. We also see key story arcs, such as Robb’s political downfall and the beginning of Arya’s journey toward self-discipline.

James C

@jecavs Jul 25, 2026

So much in every episode. One of the best shows of all time.

@RT40119421 Jun 25, 2026

It got worse with every season. The writers are clearly stalling with filler episodes and boring plotlines. I gave up because I couldn't take the slow, pointless story anymore.

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Episode 1

Aired Apr 1, 2012

The North Remembers

Tyrion arrives in King's Landing to counsel Joffrey; Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother's throne; Daenerys and her three dragons search for allies and water; Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 24, 2011

The Kingsroad

Bran's fate remains in doubt; Ned leaves Westeros with his daughters; Jon Snow heads north to join the Night's Watch; Daenerys tries to learn how to please her new husband.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 8, 2012

The Night Lands

Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king's subjects; Arya shares a secret with Gendry; one of Dany's scouts returns with news; Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father; Davos enlists a pirate to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 15, 2012

What Is Dead May Never Die

Tyrion plots to gain alliances through the promise of marriage; Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands; Luwin tries to decipher Bran's dreams.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 22, 2012

Garden of Bones

Joffrey punishes Sansa; Catelyn tries to get Stannis and Renly to unite against the Lannisters; Dany arrives at the gates of Qarth; Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal; Davos must smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 29, 2012

The Ghost of Harrenhal

The end of the Baratheon rivalry drives Catelyn to flee; Tyrion is alerted to Joffrey's flawed defense plan; Arya receives a promise; the Night's Watch arrive at an ancient fortress.

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Episode 6

Aired May 6, 2012

The Old Gods and the New

The Lannisters send Myrcella away from harm; Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany makes a vow; Robb and Catelyn receive crucial news; Jon gets a chance to prove himself.

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Episode 7

Aired May 13, 2012

A Man Without Honor

Jaime meets a relative; Dany receives an invitation to the House of the Undying; Theon leads a search party; Jon gets lost in the wilderness; Cersei counsels Sansa.

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Episode 8

Aired May 20, 2012

The Prince of Winterfell

Theon holds down the fort; Arya calls in a debt; Robb is betrayed; Dany ignores Jorah's advice; Stannis and Davos approach their destination.

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Episode 9

Aired May 27, 2012

Blackwater

Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis' fleet attacks King's Landing.

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Episode 10

Aired Jun 3, 2012

Valar Morghulis

Theon incites his men to action; Luwin offers advice; Brienne silences Jaime; Arya receives a gift; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself.

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