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Game of Thrones – Season 2, Episode 5 The Ghost of Harrenhal

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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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Game of Thrones — Season 2, Episode 5

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"The Ghost of Harrenhal" utilizes some unexpected character pairings to explore GOT's shifting power structure and build momentum leading into the second half of the season.

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Peter Dinklage

Tyrion Lannister

Lena Headey

Queen Cersei Lannister

Michelle Fairley

Lady Catelyn Stark

Emilia Clarke

Daenerys Targaryen

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Ser Jaime Lannister

Aidan Gillen

Petyr Baelish
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Rowan Kaiser IndieWire 03/20/2019
Anyone can be killed in the world of Game Of Thrones for any reason now, including magic. And while I may dislike the magical assassination that drives "The Ghost Of Harrenhal," this is a story about the effects of war and death. Go to Full Review Ed Cumming Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/20/2019
It was a classic mid-series episode... most of the action was expository rather than climactic. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 03/20/2019
I've been waiting all season to see Qarth on the inside... it's cool, enticing and menacing all the same. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/13/2020
B+
Still a very strong episode with a great central theme, and particularly great for the different female characters of Westeros. Go to Full Review Joanna Robinson Pajiba 04/11/2019
After a pretty disturbing hour last week, "Game of Thrones" is back in fine form this week with The Ghost Of Harrenhal. Go to Full Review Jesse Carp CinemaBlend 03/20/2019
A satisfactory episode if not entirely satisfying after the jaw dropper that preceded it, "The Ghost of Harrenhal" perhaps moved too fast and too much for its own good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
David Petrarca
Executive Producer
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza, George R.R. Martin
Screenwriter
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 29, 2012