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Game of Thrones
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The Pointy End

  • Episode aired Jun 5, 2011
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  • 59m
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The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with s... Read allThe Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.
IMDb RATING
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32K
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    • Director
      • Daniel Minahan
    • Writers
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
      • George R.R. Martin(based on "A Song of Ice and Fire" by)
    • Stars
      • Sean Bean
      • Michelle Fairley
      • Lena Headey
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    • Director
      • Daniel Minahan
    • Writers
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
      • George R.R. Martin(based on "A Song of Ice and Fire" by)
    • Stars
      • Sean Bean
      • Michelle Fairley
      • Lena Headey
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    • 29User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
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    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Eddard 'Ned' Stark
    Michelle Fairley
    Michelle Fairley
    • Catelyn Stark
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Cersei Lannister
    Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke
    • Daenerys Targaryen
    Iain Glen
    Iain Glen
    • Jorah Mormont
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
    Kit Harington
    Kit Harington
    • Jon Snow
    Richard Madden
    Richard Madden
    • Robb Stark
    Sophie Turner
    Sophie Turner
    • Sansa Stark
    Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams
    • Arya Stark
    Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen
    • Theon Greyjoy
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    • Bran Stark
    Jack Gleeson
    Jack Gleeson
    • Joffrey Baratheon
    Rory McCann
    Rory McCann
    • Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Tyrion Lannister
    Donald Sumpter
    Donald Sumpter
    • Maester Luwin
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Lord Varys
    Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn
    • Bronn
    • Director
      • Daniel Minahan
    • Writers
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
      • George R.R. Martin(based on "A Song of Ice and Fire" by)
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    • Trivia
      This is the first episode in the series written by George R.R. Martin, and the first screenplay which Martin has written in almost a decade and a half (although the "Not today" lines and Khal Drogo's fight scene were inserted by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss). On the commentary track, Martin relates that prior to Game of Thrones, he was never allowed to adapt his own work to the screen, since original authors are supposedly too close to their own material.
    • Goofs
      When defending Arya from the Lannister henchmen, Syrio Forell handily dispatched the first attacker while the others were all several steps away. This gave him an opportunity to take the first henchman's sword to defend himself with steel, instead of ridiculously using wood. The First Sword of Bravvos would certainly have thought of this. Even though he knew he was a better swordsman than the Lannister men, he was greatly outnumbered and would never fall into the trap of arrogance by choosing to fight with a wooden sword in a contest of life and death.
    • Quotes

      Shagga: How would you like to die, Tyrion son of Tywin?

      [a pause]

      Tyrion Lannister: In my own bed, at the age of 80, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my cock.

      [Shagga bursts out laughing. Tyrion and Bronn smile]

    • Crazy credits
      The sun tells an important part of the series back story, on its panels. It does so in three segments. First, as the credits start up, the sun depicts how the Targaryens and their dragons conquered Westeros. The second time the sun is shown, a dragon is depicted in a mortal struggle with 3 other animals: The Stag, the Lion and the Wolf. It is a very literal way to show how Robert Beratheon and Ned Stark rebelled, with Tywin Lannister reluctantly supporting them, in the end. Finally, the third time the sun is shown, before the series title enter the scene, a lion (among other animals) is shown "kneeling" to a triumphant Stag. Just as Robert was crowned King after winning the war.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Game of Thrones Quotes (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi

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    Review
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    9/10
    Game of Thrones: S1E8 "The Pointy End" Review - King Cadmium
    Ned and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

    What I Liked:

    The pacing of this episode allows for thoroughly engaging and rarely dull viewing. It is a testament to how well-structured and tautly written this show has been so far.

    As usual, it is impossible not to be impressed by the high-quality production value, as well as the meticulous attention to detail. Again, acting all around is solid.

    The events at The Wall are perhaps the strongest this show has produced so far, with the conflict between Jon and Allister reaching new highs, making one wonder how their feud will play out going forward.

    What I Disliked:

    Syrio Forel's behaviour was highly implausible, given he would never have been arrogant enough to fight Lannister men with a wooden sword.

    Overall:

    Game of Thrones has been a fantastic show up to this point, and this episode is no exception. You would be hard-pressed to find a show more tautly written and produced.

    9/10

    King Cadmium.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Television 360
      • Grok! Studio
      • Generator Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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