| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Peter Dinklage | ... | Tyrion Lannister | |
| Lena Headey | ... | Cersei Lannister | |
| Emilia Clarke | ... | Daenerys Targaryen | |
| Aidan Gillen | ... | Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish | |
| Iain Glen | ... | Jorah Mormont | |
| Kit Harington | ... | Jon Snow | |
| Liam Cunningham | ... | Davos Seaworth | |
| Alfie Allen | ... | Theon Greyjoy | |
| Maisie Williams | ... | Arya Stark | |
| Stephen Dillane | ... | Stannis Baratheon | |
| Carice van Houten | ... | Melisandre (as Carice Van Houten) | |
| Jerome Flynn | ... | Bronn | |
| Conleth Hill | ... | Lord Varys | |
| John Bradley | ... | Samwell Tarly | |
| Sibel Kekilli | ... | Shae | |
In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king's subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night's Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany's scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King's Landing. Written by JustHayden
This is the second episode of the second season of Game of Thrones. For the most part, the episode is enjoyable. I particularly loved the acting of Peter Dinklage as Tyrion. He has two key scenes that will invoke laughter. His scenes regarding the dinner and with his sister are very memorable. I also liked the acting of Maisie Williams as Arya, who also provided some amusement. But one thing that may worth keeping an eye on is the use of gratuitous sex and incest. This episode uses those a little more than usual, and it's growing a bit weary.
In this episode, "The Night Lands," Arya becomes friends with Gendry, a child heading to the Night Watch. Tyrion tries to add balance to the king's affairs as he pleas with Cersei to set things right. Theon Greyjoy heads home to the Iron Lands where he sees his father for the first time in nine years. Vaenarys gets news back from her messengers as she and her people lay in the wasteland. Finally, Jon Snow investigates the actions of Craster.
Overall, this is a really good episode that is fun and often entertaining. The use of sex is getting a little too much though, and it's clearly not a show to watch with your children. It's a slow episode in a manner of speaking, but still a good one.
My Grade: B+/A-