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Game of Thrones – Season 3, Episode 9 The Rains of Castamere

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Robb presents himself to Walder Frey; Edmure meets his bride; Jon faces a harsh test; Bran discovers a new gift; Daario and Jorah debate; House Frey joins with House Tully.
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Game of Thrones — Season 3, Episode 9

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The most unforgettable episode of Game of Thrones thus far, "The Rains of Castamere" (or as it shall forever be known, "The Red Wedding") packs a dramatic wallop that feels as exquisitely shocking as it does ultimately inevitable.

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David Nutter

Director

Peter Dinklage

Tyrion Lannister

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Ser Jaime Lannister

Lena Headey

Queen Cersei Lannister

Emilia Clarke

Daenerys Targaryen

Kit Harington

Jon Snow
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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Apr 12, 2019
The end of season 3, then, spent some time... giving the audience a chance to soak in the shock, seethe at the winners' glee, and get a reminder of the larger forces. Go to Full Review Alison Herman Flavorwire Mar 19, 2019
The last ten minutes of that episode really did happen, it's time to process just what makes "The Rains of Castamere" so significant beyond mere shock value. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Collider Mar 19, 2019
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"The Rains of Castamere is a warning, both in its original song form and as this episode proved: no one is safe. And Winter is Coming. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Feb 12, 2020
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This episode was about arguably the biggest event of the entire book series to date - and at that, it does a devastating job at executing it... leaving our mouths agape as the credits rolled in silence. What an episode. Go to Full Review TK Burton Pajiba Apr 12, 2019
So many threads, once loose and frayed, at last are brought together, and the characters do not escape unscathed. Go to Full Review Rebecca Pahle The Mary Sue Mar 19, 2019
Fellow Game of Thrones fans, do you need a hug? Some comfort food? Tea or hot chocolate? How 'bout a blanket? A non-red one, of course. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Robb presents himself to Walder Frey; Edmure meets his bride; Jon faces a harsh test; Bran discovers a new gift; Daario and Jorah debate; House Frey joins with House Tully.
Director
David Nutter
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
Jun 2, 2013
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