Game of Thrones: Season 2 (2012)

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Critic 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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The North Remembers
Air date: Apr 1, 2012
2
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The Night Lands
Air date: Apr 8, 2012
3
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What is Dead May Never Die
Air date: Apr 15, 2012
4
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Garden of Bones
Air date: Apr 22, 2012
5
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The Ghost of Harrenhal
Air date: Apr 29, 2012
6
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The Old Gods and the New
Air date: May 6, 2012
7
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A Man Without Honor
Air date: May 13, 2012
8
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The Prince of Winterfell
Air date: May 20, 2012
9
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Blackwater
Air date: May 27, 2012
10
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Valar Morghulis
Air date: Jun 3, 2012

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The cold winds of winter are rising in Westeros...war is coming...and five kings continue their savage quest for control of the all-powerful Iron Throne. HBO presents Season 2 of this epic series based on the bestselling book series by George R.R. Martin.

Cast

Peter Dinklage
as Tyrion Lannister
Alfie Allen
as Theon Greyjoy
Emilia Clarke
as Daenerys Targaryen
Michelle Fairley
as Catelyn Stark
Lena Headey
as Cersei Lannister
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
as Jaime Lannister
Aidan Gillen
as Petyr Baelish
Kit Harington
as Jon Snow
Stephen Dillane
as Stannis Baratheon
Iain Glen
as Jorah Mormont
Jack Gleeson
as Joffrey Baratheon
Charles Dance
as Tywin Lannister
Maisie Williams
as Arya Stark
Sophie Turner
as Sansa Stark
Richard Madden
as Robb Stark
Isaac Hempstead Wright
as Bran Stark
Liam Cunningham
as Davos Seaworth
Rory McCann
as Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
Jerome Flynn
as Bronn
Donald Sumpter
as Maester Luwin
Carice van Houten
as Melisandre
Gwendoline Christie
as Brienne
Natalia Tena
as Osha
Conleth Hill
as Varys
Gethin Anthony
as Renly Baratheon
John Bradley
as Samwell Tarly
Tom Wlaschiha
as Jaqen H'ghar
Steven Cole
as Kovarro
Joe Dempsie
as Gendry
Sibel Kekilli
as Shae
Natalie Dormer
as Margaery Tyrell
Kristian Nairn
as Hodor
Oona Chaplin (II)
as Talisa
Julian Glover
as Grand Maester Pycelle
Rose Leslie
as Ygritte
Ben Hawkey
as Hot Pie
Michael McElhatton
as Roose Bolton
James Cosmo
as Jeor Mormont
Ian Hanmore
as Pyat Pree
Simon Armstrong
as Qhorin
Mark Stanley (VI)
as Grenn
Amrita Acharia
as Irri
Roxanne McKee
as Doreah
Ben Crompton
as Dolorous Edd
Ralph Ineson
as Dagmer Cleftjaw
Nonso Anozie
as Xaro Xhoan Daxo
Nicholas Blane
as Spice King
Ron Donachie
as Rodrik Cassel
Esmé Bianco
as Ros
Finn Jones
as Loras Tyrell
Art Parkinson
as Rickon Stark
Forbes KB
as Black Lorren
Eugene Simon
as Lancel Lannister
Kerr Logan
as Matthos Seaworth
Ian Whyte
as White Walker
Daniel Portman
as Podrick Payne
Robert Pugh
as Craster
Gemma Whelan
as Yara Greyjoy
Karl Davies
as Alton Lannister
Ian Beattie
as Meryn Trant
Roy Dotrice
as Pyromancer Hallyne
Tony Way
as Dontos Hollard
Fintan McKeown
as Amory Lorch
Callum Wharry
as Tommen Baratheon
Sahara Knite
as Armeca
Dominic Carter
as Janos Slynt
Aimee Richardson
as Myrcella Baratheon
John Stahl
as Rickard Karstark
Eros Vlahos
as Lommy Greenhands
Wilko Johnson
as Ser Ilyn Payne
Andy Beckwith
as Rorge
Andy Kellegher
as Polliver
Patrick Malahide
as Balon Greyjoy
Slavko Juraga
Francis Magee
as Yoren
Gerard Jordan
as Biter
Hannah Murray
as Gilly
Anthony Morris
as The Tickler
Oliver Ford Davies
as Maester Cressen
Peter Ballance
as Farlen
Peter Balance
as Farlen
Ian Gelder
as Kevan Lannister
Lucian Msamati
as Salladhor Saan
Elyes Gabel
as Rakharo
Sam Callis
as Goldcloak
Tobias Winter
as Timett
David Fynn
Gina Moxley
Amy Dawson
as Captain's daughter
Jonathan Ryan
as Iron Island Priest
Donal Gallery
Edward Tudor Pole
as Protestor
Jer O'Leary
as Lordsport dockhand
Laura Pradelska
as Quaithe
Antonia Christophers
as Mhaegen
Derek Reid
as Ros's dissatisfied customer
Patrick Fitzsymons
as Reginald Lannister
Jason Momoa
as Khal Drogo
Josephine Gillan
as New prostitute
Dennis Stokes
as Male prostitute
Pat Mooney
as Northern Lord
Nathalie Emmanuel
as Missandei
Kristofer Hivju
as Tormund Giantsbane
Pilou Asbæk
as Euron Greyjoy
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Critic Reviews for Game of Thrones Season 2

All Critics (37) | Top Critics (19)

Game of Thrones is absurd in its ambition and scope.

Sep 16, 2013 | Full Review…
Andy Greenwald
Top Critic

Once you sort out all the teams and players, Game of Thrones falls together like a good Western.

Apr 1, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
David Hinckley
Top Critic

Game of Thrones nonetheless is an undertaking worth applauding for its audacity if not always for its overall senses of direction or cohesion.

Apr 1, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Ed Bark
Top Critic

TV's best (but do your homework before diving in).

Apr 1, 2012 | Rating: A+ | Full Review…
Verne Gay
Top Critic

That Thrones remains so utterly unpredictable makes it even more mesmerizing.

Apr 1, 2012 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Chuck Barney
Top Critic

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

Apr 11, 2019 | Full Review…
Kevin Yeoman

[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.

May 22, 2018 | Full Review…
Charlie Jane Anders

Season 2 of Game of Thrones gets more expansive, even literally - it covers more ground, roams new corners of the kingdom, even introduces new characters.

May 14, 2018 | Full Review…
David Bianculli

Because of the limits set within the books, the screenwriters have to choose how to make the most out of every line written. For just 10 hours this season, I don't envy them, and yet it's fascinating watching it unfold.

Feb 7, 2014 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
Carissa Pavlica

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.

Nov 1, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
William Thomas
Top Critic

Audience Reviews for Game of Thrones: Season 2

Don't waste your time. Ending destroys the whole thing. Creators failed HUGE

Dee M

Game of Thrones is still my favorite show and I loved this season even more than the first. The lead ensemble cast were outstanding especially Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Richard Madden, Kit Harington, Charles Dance, Sophie Turner, Alfie Allen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Michelle Fairley, John Bradley, and Sibel Kekilli. Gwendoline Christie, Stephen Dillane, Carice van Houton, Natalia Tena, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Rose Leslie, Gemma Whelan, Conleth Hill, Aidan Gillen, and Iain Glen also gave fantastic performances. The writing and storytelling are even more remarkable this season. The visual effects were more excellent this season especially the wildfire explosion, the baby dragons, and the shadow demon that killed Renly Baratheon. The makeup is still great especially all of the stab and cut wounds. The outfits and costumes were terrific especially the blue and gold dress the Emilia Clarke wore as Daenerys and the lavender dress that Sophie Turner wore as Sansa. The fighting and battle scenes were very well executed and choreographed. All of the sets and scenery are just remarkable. The music and score were great just like last season especially the song The Rains of Castamere featured in the end credits of episode nine. Also the White Walkers in the last scene of the season was so cool and creepy, I loved it. Definitely another A+ season.

Noah M

Another great season with the story really staring to ramp up, as always terrific acting and production. "Blackwater" is absolutely stunning visually.

Chris L

Season 2 has many good moments but completely lost my interest a few times

Dj P

Great 2nd season! Better than the 1st season with more characters and farewell to others that I was stunned to see go... Game of Thrones characters are fro everyone! Some you cheer for others you hate but still can't stop watching. A great show!

David D

Better than the first season

Tammy G

Season 2 will not disappoint!

Rafil C

Tyrion Lannister really shines in this season. The direction, action, acting everything was perfect. The last few episodes were epic. Yet another great season from the greatest TV show ever.

Vishal S

Not as good as season one.

Nate H

Finally a show without those stupid Hollywoodish, PG-13 happy endings. Something serious.

Richard G

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