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Game of Thrones – Season 2, Episode 3 What Is Dead May Never Die

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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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Game of Thrones — Season 2, Episode 3

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Superbly written and directed, "What is Dead May Never Die" evokes a range of emotions as uneasy alliances are forged, past traumas are explored, and the stakes grow ever higher.

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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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Sean T. Collins Rolling Stone 04/11/2019
[The] writing and acting [is] wickedly tight and delightful. Go to Full Review Tom Chivers Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/19/2019
Each story remains distinct, and the show rarely flags. Three episodes in, it seems that the "difficult second season" is being skillfully navigated. Go to Full Review Rowan Kaiser IndieWire 03/19/2019
This episode did a fine job of introducing her character [Brienne] without making her the entire focus. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/13/2020
A-
Power. This is really what Game of Thrones is all about, and last night's episode "What Is Dead May Never Die" explores this narrative thread beautifully. Go to Full Review TK Burton Pajiba 04/11/2019
[It's] an intriguing examination of the troubles plagued upon the children. Go to Full Review Laremy Legel ComingSoon.net 03/19/2019
B+
Another strong example of the fine balance of "Game of Thrones," she joins the cadre of empowered women ruthlessly vying for power, though her techniques are atypical. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Tyrion plots to gain alliances through the promise of marriage; Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands; Luwin tries to decipher Bran's dreams.
Director
Alik Sakharov
Executive Producer
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza, George R.R. Martin
Screenwriter
Bryan Cogman
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 15, 2012