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The Night Lands 

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Arya makes friends with Gendry. Tyrion tries to take control of the Small Council. Theon arrives at his home, Pyke, in order to persuade his father into helping Robb with the war. Jon tries to investigate Craster's secret.

Director:

Alan Taylor

Writers:

George R.R. Martin (based on "A Song of Ice and Fire" by), David Benioff (created by) | 3 more credits »
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Cast

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
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Storyline

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

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TV-MA | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 2012 (USA) See more »

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Budget:

£6,000,000 (estimated)
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Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos (Blu-ray release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

According to the novel, it was Cersei who gave the orders to kill Barra and the other Robert's bastards, not Joffrey. See more »

Goofs

Balon claims that Ned Stark killed Theon's brothers, Rodrik and Maron. Ned did not kill either of them: Rodrik was killed by Jason Mallister at the battle of Seagard, while Maron was killed by a collapsing tower during the Siege of Pyke. See more »

Quotes

Theon Greyjoy: How did you get past the guards?
Yara Greyjoy: Anything with a cock is easy to fool.
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Featured in Cinematic Excrement: Cutthroat Island (2014) See more »

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Main Title
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Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi
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Often Enjoyable!
5 July 2015 | by g-bodylSee all my reviews

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-


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