Game Of Thrones (experts)

The world of Westeros plunges into war in the wake of the king's death in this epic fantasy series. (Talk here if you've read the books and know what's coming.)

Sundays, HBO

Current Season: 2 - Total Episodes: 18
Highest Rated: Ep 6, Season 2

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B+

“The Prince Of Winterfell” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 20, 2012 -

Battle is on the horizon, and the characters linger under clouds of impending doom. (This review is for those who've read the books.)

A-

“A Man Without Honor” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 13, 2012 -

There’s lots of talk and little action in this episode, but that’s not a bad thing. (This review is for people who’ve read the books.)

“The Old Gods And The New” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 6, 2012 -

The series’ second season makes smart choices in how it adapts its source material. (This review is for those who've read the books.)

B+

“The Ghost Of Harrenhal” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff April 29, 2012 -

Every major location in the season is visited in an episode that might be too breathless. (This review is for those who've read the books.)

Ep. 8, Season 2
“The Prince Of Winterfell” (for experts)
Ep. 7, Season 2
“A Man Without Honor” (for experts)
Ep. 6, Season 2
“The Old Gods And The New” (for experts)
Ep. 5, Season 2
“The Ghost Of Harrenhal” (for experts)

Features Reviews

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"Fire And Blood" (for experts)
Episode 10

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A-
"Baelor" (for experts)
Episode 9

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A
"The Pointy End" (for experts)
Episode 8

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A
"You Win Or You Die" (for experts)
Episode 7

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B+
"A Golden Crown" (for experts)
Episode 6

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A-
"The Wolf And The Lion" (for experts)
Episode 5

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A
"Cripples, Bastards, And Broken Things"
Episode 4

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A-
"Lord Snow"
Episode 3

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A-
"The Kingsroad"
Episode 2

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B
"Winter Is Coming"
Episode 1

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B

“The Prince Of Winterfell” (for experts)
Episode 8

Battle is on the horizon, and the characters linger under clouds of impending doom. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+
“A Man Without Honor” (for experts)
Episode 7

There’s lots of talk and little action in this episode, but that’s not a bad thing. (This review is for people who’ve read the books.)
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A-
“The Old Gods And The New” (for experts)
Episode 6

The series’ second season makes smart choices in how it adapts its source material. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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A
“The Ghost Of Harrenhal” (for experts)
Episode 5

Every major location in the season is visited in an episode that might be too breathless. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+
“Garden Of Bones” (for experts)
Episode 4

The series delves into the question of what happens to those ruled when the ruling class goes to war. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+
“What Is Dead May Never Die” (for experts)
Episode 3

A smaller-scale, more intimate episode asks where power comes from. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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A-
“The Night Lands” (for experts)
Episode 2

A terrific episode examines questions of gender and power. (This review is for those who’ve read the books.)
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A-
“The North Remembers” (for experts)
Episode 1

The series checks in with just about everybody, and it's both thrilling and exhausting. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+

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Consider the tenuous ties to Game Of Thrones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the winner is obvious.
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HBO announces première dates for Game Of Thrones, shows that are not Game Of Thrones
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Sure, the year we just left behind always gets a lot of attention in entertainment circles. But what about all the great stuff from every year before that?
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The TV Club Awards 2011
We single out television’s most remarkable/strangest/curious accomplishments.
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George R.R. Martin: A Dance With Dragons
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George R.R. Martin
Like Game Of Thrones? Ready to plunge into its creator’s written work? Here’s where to start.
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The Good Wife has proven itself a worthy successor to The Wire
Since discovering ambition, the CBS series has turned into a sprawling depiction of a city in crisis.
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