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Critic Consensus: "The North Remembers" underscores Joffrey's capacity for cruelty and Tyrion's development as a key player in a compelling sophomore season opener.
Episode Info
Cast
as Theon Greyjoy
as Daenerys Targaryen
as Jaime Lannister
as Stannis Baratheon
as Tyrion Lannister
as Catelyn Stark
as Petyr Baelish
as Joffrey Baratheon
as Jorah Mormont
as Jon Snow
as Cersei Lannister
as Bran Stark
as Robb Stark
as Davos Seaworth
as Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
as Sansa Stark
as Melisandre
as Hodor
as Arya Stark
as Maester Luwin
as Rodrik Cassel
as Grand Maester Pycelle
as Craster
as Jeor Mormont
as Osha
as Maester Cressen
as Dolorous Edd
as Grenn
as Gendry
as Hot Pie
as Lommy Greenhands
as Doreah
as Irri
as Kovarro
as Rakharo
as Ros
as Matthos Seaworth
as Janos Slynt
as Dontos Hollard
as Alton Lannister
as Gilly
as Meryn Trant
as Armeca
as Mhaegen
as Tommen Baratheon
as Myrcella Baratheon
as Northern Lord
as Missandei
as Tormund Giantsbane
as Euron Greyjoy
as Tywin Lannister
as Bronn
as Varys
as Samwell Tarly
as Brienne
as Shae
as Ygritte
as Margaery Tyrell
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Critic reviews for The North Remembers
Everything feels thrillingly unsettled, as if the rules are constantly changing and the biggest prize may actually be a booby trap.
So there you have it -- sex, blood, infanticide, incest, rebellion, poison and great big wolves. Man, I missed this show, didn't you?
It's not the battles or the trysts that make the show compelling-it's the maneuvering in courts and councils, the power game turning vices, secrets, lies and betrayal into trump cards.
A great beginning. Funny in spots, scary in others, never blinking away from the cruelty of this world and this war.
The pieces are moving into place and, thankfully, the game isn't simply back. It's finally on.
'The North Remembers' was an excellent way to kick off the season, using a ominous, glowing comet to connect our characters, both old and new.
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