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.)

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Current Season: 3 - Total Episodes: 28
Highest Rated: Ep 9, Season 2

“Second Sons” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 19, 2013 -

Another disjointed episode sets our minds to wandering about the show's use of nudity. (This review is for those who have read the books.)

B+

“The Bear And The Maiden Fair” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 12, 2013 -

George R.R. Martin himself checks in with the show's many romantic pairings. (This review is for those who have read the books.)

B+

“The Climb” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff May 5, 2013 -

Everybody embarks on the titular climb, whether literally or metaphorically, but some people fall and break their necks. (This review is for those who have read the books.)

B+

“Kissed By Fire” (for experts)

by Todd VanDerWerff April 28, 2013 -

What makes a good ruler? That's what everybody's asking on an episode that's a slight comedown. (This review is for those who've read the books.)

Ep. 8, Season 3
“Second Sons” (for experts)
Ep. 7, Season 3
“The Bear And The Maiden Fair” (for experts)
Ep. 6, Season 3
“The Climb” (for experts)
Ep. 5, Season 3
“Kissed By Fire” (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

“Valar Morghulis” (for experts)
Episode 10

A sometimes frustrating finale succeeds most when it aims for the emotional. (This review is for those who have read the books.)
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B+
“Blackwater” (for experts)
Episode 9

A stunning episode narrows the series' focus but expands its themes. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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A
“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+

“Second Sons” (for experts)
Episode 8

Another disjointed episode sets our minds to wandering about the show's use of nudity. (This review is for those who have read the books.)
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B
“The Bear And The Maiden Fair” (for experts)
Episode 7

George R.R. Martin himself checks in with the show's many romantic pairings. (This review is for those who have read the books.)
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B+
“The Climb” (for experts)
Episode 6

Everybody embarks on the titular climb, whether literally or metaphorically, but some people fall and break their necks. (This review is for those who have read the books.)
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B+
“Kissed By Fire” (for experts)
Episode 5

What makes a good ruler? That's what everybody's asking on an episode that's a slight comedown. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+
“And Now His Watch Has Ended” (for experts)
Episode 4

Everything hits the fan in a hugely entertaining episode packed with plot. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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A
“Walk Of Punishment”
Episode 3

A breathless episode packs in the incident and takes off at a sprint. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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A-
“Dark Wings, Dark Words” (for experts)
Episode 2

The story starts moving forward, and the highlights are Jaime, Brienne, and Dame Diana Rigg. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B+
“Valar Dohaeris” (for experts)
Episode 1

The series’ return can’t help but feel a little scattered. (This review is for those who've read the books.)
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B

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Fox apologizes for canceling The Cleveland Show by letting Seth MacFarlane creep into the Simpsons finale. Also: Marrital quasi-bliss in Westeros and an awkward meeting for Selina Meyer that doesn’t involve a foreign dignitary.
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And it may be sooner than you think.
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For just $10,500, Game Of Thrones nerds can buy an actual Night's Watch watch
Mance Rayder would like the red accents.
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The Game Of Thrones showrunners wrote an upcoming episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
When you drink at Paddy's Pub, you win or you die.
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Call your mom, tell her you love her—and that she should watch Family Tree
Call your mom, tell her you love her—and that she should watch Family Tree. Also: Season finales, ahoy!
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Read This: How real was Game Of Thrones' ice climbing? Was Jay Gatsby broke?
Weirdly, fictional stuff isn't always that realistic.
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Taste Test: Game Of Thrones beer
Ommegang's fantasy beer series begins, while one of our staffers concludes their own equally epic journey.
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Behold the Joffrey Bieber Tumblr, "where fiction’s biggest brat and real life’s biggest brat become one"
Pretty good job, Internet!
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Read This: A nerdy financial journalist nerdily investigates whether House Lannister really is wealthier than House Tyrell
God bless the world's nerdiest nerds.
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HBO sensed that your Sunday wasn’t busy enough, so it’s throwing Veep into the mix
HBO sensed that your Sunday wasn’t busy enough, so it’s throwing Veep into the mix. Also: The Borgias are try to steal your attention from Mad Men, too.
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Game Of Thrones mega-fan looking for someone to conquer her, Robb Stark style, atop an Iron Throne
She's "looking for a Stark in the streets but a wilding in the sheets."
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Game Of Thrones badass Bronn used to be a cuddly British pop singer
The proof is alarming.
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HBO renews Game Of Thrones, obviously
Obviously.
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We advised where to start with Mad Men and eulogized Enlightened this week on The A.V. Club
Here's what you may have missed this week on The A.V. Club.
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Read This: Game Of Thrones fans can now buy their own direwolf. Kind of. Eventually.
Perfect for really committed cosplayers!
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Douglas Rushkoff on Khaleesi Lady Gaga and why Sopranos’ end works but Lost’s doesn’t
“Everyone wants the girl to win, right? Mother of dragons! Fuck the Starks, self-righteous stick-necks!”
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George R.R. Martin says he's considering a Game Of Thrones prequel TV series
The "Dunk And Egg" saga.
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In the Game Of Thrones parody “School Of Thrones,” you win prom king or you die
The Stark way is the vintage way.
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The Hold Steady record a rowdy drinking song for the new season of Game Of Thrones
The drinking nerds seem like a good fit for the show.
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Enlightened is TV’s best show right now—and it needs more viewers
The HBO comedy has hit another level in its second season.
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HBO releasing line of Game Of Thrones beers for all your Game Of Thrones beer-related needs
Of which you have many.
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Instigate political discourse with these Game Of Thrones attack ads
Muckraking, Westeros-style.
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Watch Mad Men's Pete Campbell get punched over and over
Ooh whatcha say.
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#36: My Dragons! A Game Of Thrones Special
We discuss whether Game Of Thrones' second season was a success.
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