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Game of Thrones – Season 2, Episode 6 The Old Gods and the New

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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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Game of Thrones — Season 2, Episode 6

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Thanks to a balance of thrilling action, complex character work, and a savage twist, "The Old Gods and The New" justifies its deviation from the source material.

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Cast & Crew

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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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Tom Chivers Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/20/2019
After a slightly slow episode five... series two took off explosively again in episode six. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 03/20/2019
Much as we saw in the first season, mercy is a complicated thing in Game of Thrones. It's not always the best move, but it's also not always the wrong one. Go to Full Review Rowan Kaiser IndieWire 03/20/2019
The show gets better as its characters start to reach the point of no return. Theon Greyjoy has passed that point, and the other characters are approaching it. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/13/2020
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There's no show on TV with higher stakes than Game of Thrones, and in vicious hours like 'The Old Gods and the New', it makes for captivating drama. Go to Full Review TK Burton Pajiba 04/11/2019
It's not just that grimness and fear that propels the show, it's an uncommon depth of writing and strength of character that makes it so remarkable an achievement. Go to Full Review Matt Joseph We Got This Covered 03/20/2019
So, lots of plot development this week and it's all really meaty. I love the direction that the show is going in and we're really starting to feel the race for the Iron Throne take off. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
David Nutter
Executive Producer
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza, George R.R. Martin
Screenwriter
Vanessa Taylor
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 6, 2012