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Season 4 – Game of Thrones

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Apr 2014

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George R.R. Martin's best-selling book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" is brought to the screen as HBO sinks its considerable storytelling teeth into the medieval fantasy epic. It's the depiction of two powerful families -- kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and honest men -- playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and to sit atop the Iron Throne. Martin is credited as a co-executive producer and one of the writers for the series, whose shooting locations include Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia and Spain.

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Critics Consensus

Game of Thrones continues to be one of the best shows on TV, combining meticulously-plotted character arcs with the spectacular design of the Seven Kingdoms.

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Nov 3, 2017

5/5

HBO's hard-R fantasy series continues to be must-see TV.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Aug 7, 2014

C+

"Game of Thrones" is a slog through fluctuating politics and random instances of gore with only brief moments of true excitement, when you can distinguish good from evil.

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Katie Walsh

The Playlist

Jun 16, 2014

A-

Overall, it's been a dramatic, but uneven season, and who knows where they can go from here, having upped all the antes that could have possibly been upped.

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Peter Counter

That Shelf

Aug 13, 2024

Crafted with so much good intent towards its audience. Whether you're one of the fans who obsesses over tiny production details, among the crowd of newbs or someone who wants a well presented way to relive some truly amazing fantasy genre storytelling...

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Confessions From A Geek Mind

Jul 16, 2020

5/5

If anything, this entire season really belongs to Tyrion.

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Álvaro P. Ruiz de Elvira

El Pais (Spain)

Jul 30, 2018

Like the mechanic gears of the credit titles, everything seems to fit into the series. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Esqueleto5678 T

@RT15316404 Sep 12, 2026

One of the top 5 best seasons of all time. Every episode is excellent. Jon Snow’s and Tyrion’s storylines are perfect, and both reach their peak in this season. The storyline, the battles, and Tyrion’s trial are pure cinema. The character dynamics are also incredible: Jon Snow and the Wildlings, Brienne and Jaime Lannister are all fantastic. A perfect season. 10/10.

Lina S

@RT57332892 Sep 9, 2026

It's probably one of the top three seasons—it never ceases to amaze you, is packed with action, and marks a major turning point in the plot.

Eddie Z

@RT04687948 Aug 23, 2026

The devs start to deviate from the original books and not in a good way. Stopped watching after this season.

James C

@jecavs Jul 25, 2026

By season 4 it is almost ridiculous to think that a show this good could remain so high level, but it does.

@RT40119421 Jun 25, 2026

It got worse with every season. The writers are clearly stalling with filler episodes and boring plotlines. I gave up because I couldn't take the slow, pointless story anymore.

Connor S

@CWSutherland Apr 15, 2026

The best season up to this point, which says a lot. More cunning, better special effects, less wasted time, and perhaps a bit colder. This is Thrones through and through.

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Tyrion Lannister

Episode 1

Aired Apr 6, 2014

Two Swords

Tyrion welcomes a guest; Jon Snow is not welcome at Castle Black; Dany is directed to the mother of all slave cities; Arya encounters an old friend.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 13, 2014

The Lion and the Rose

Tyrion helps Jaime; Joffrey and Margaery host a breakfast; Stannis loses patience with Davos; Ramsey finds a purpose for his pet.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 20, 2014

Breaker of Chains

Tyrion considers his options; Tywin extends an olive branch; Sam questions the safety of Castle Black; Jon proposes a plan; the Hound teaches Arya; Dany chooses her champion.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 27, 2014

Oathkeeper

Dany balances justice and mercy; Brienne is tasked with Jaime's honor; Jon secures volunteers; Bran, Jojen, Meera and Hodor find shelter.

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Episode 5

Aired May 4, 2014

First of His Name

Cersei and Tywin plan the Crown's next move; Dany discusses future plans; Jon Snow begins a new mission.

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Episode 6

Aired May 11, 2014

The Laws of Gods and Men

Stannis and Davos set sail; Dany meets with supplicants; Tyrion faces down his father.

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Episode 7

Aired May 18, 2014

Mockingbird

Tyrion gains an unlikely ally; Daario asks Dany to allow him to do what he does best; Jon's warnings about the vulnerability of the Wall are ignored; Brienne follows a new lead.

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Episode 8

Aired Jun 1, 2014

The Mountain and the Viper

Unexpected visitors arrive in Mole's Town; Littlefinger's motives are questioned; Ramsay tries to prove himself to his father; Tyrion's fate is decided.

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Episode 9

Aired Jun 8, 2014

The Watchers on the Wall

Jon Snow and the Night's Watch face a big challenge.

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Episode 10

Aired Jun 15, 2014

The Children

Circumstances change after an unexpected arrival from north of the Wall; Dany must face harsh realities; Bran learns more about his destiny; Tyrion sees the truth about his situation.

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