Hardhome 

Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.

Director:

Miguel Sapochnik

Writers:

George R.R. Martin (based on "A Song of Ice and Fire" by), David Benioff (created by)

Stars:

Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Dinklage	...	Tyrion Lannister
Lena Headey	...	Cersei Lannister
Emilia Clarke	...	Daenerys Targaryen
Kit Harington	...	Jon Snow
Sophie Turner	...	Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams	...	Arya Stark
John Bradley	...	Samwell Tarly
Hannah Murray	...	Gilly
Kristofer Hivju	...	Tormund Giantsbane
Alfie Allen	...	Theon Greyjoy
Nathalie Emmanuel	...	Missandei
Tom Wlaschiha	...	Jaqen H'ghar
Michael McElhatton	...	Roose Bolton
Iwan Rheon	...	Ramsay Bolton
Iain Glen	...	Jorah Mormont

Storyline

In Braavos, Arya is learning slowly and is regularly tested. She poses as an oyster seller and is assigned a specific task. In Meereen, Daenerys sits in judgment on Ser Jorah and Tyrion. While Jorah is again banished, Tyrion soon becomes her advisor. In Winterfell, Sansa learns something important from Theon. Roose Bolton meanwhile awaits Stannis' arrival but Ramsay disagrees with his approach.In King's Landing, Cersei learns from Qyburn that the High Sparrow has a strong case against her and recommends a way out for her. At Castle Black, Sam recovers from his wounds. Jon Snow and Tormund Giantsbane arrive at their destination north of the Wall. While some of them accept the offer of land in the south, many do not. Before they can leave however, the army of walkers arrive.

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Plot Keywords:

wheelbarrow | episode title spoken by character | false identity | disguise | beating | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Karsi is a character original to the series and a composite of two female leaders and raiders, Morna White Mask and Mother Mole.

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Goofs

As Jon and Tormund run to protect the gates against the Army of the Dead, Jon runs towards one of the wights and sticks his sword into it, then the camera changes to back view and we see Jon a few meters back, running again towards the same wight.

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Quotes

Tyrion Lannister: House Targaryen is gone. Not a single person who shares your blood is alive to support you! The Starks are gone, as well; our two terrible fathers saw to that. The remaining members of House Lannister will never back you, not ever. Stannis Baratheon won't back you, either; his entire claim to the throne rests on the illegitimacy of yours! That leaves the Tyrells: not impossible, not enough.
Daenerys Targaryen: Lannister, Targaryen, Baratheon, Stark, Tyrell: they're all just spokes on a wheel. This one's on top, ...
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Connections

Referenced in Game of Thrones: Blood of My Blood (2016)

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Soundtracks

Main Title
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi

User Reviews

Yes, Winter Has Finally Come!!!

Holy bananza, this episode took me by surprise. i wasn't expecting this epic battle, the writers have finally delivered some amazing action in this slow paced season.

for me, this season was the weakest, but thank god for this episode, this is probably the best episode in the whole show, it has everything you ever wanted in Game of Thrones and more. heck, the last 20 minutes was one of the best things i've ever seen in TV history. for all the people who gave up on Game of Thrones because of the 5th season, you don't know what you're missing!.

only Two episodes left, hope the writers continue with this amazing work. can't wait another week!

Details

Release Date:

31 May 2015 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

GBP10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Television 360, Startling, Bighead Littlehead

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos (Blu-ray release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1