Game Of Thrones (newbies)

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 never read the books.)

Sundays, 9 PM ET, HBO

Current Season: 3 - Total Episodes: 24
Highest Rated: Ep 8, Season 1

“Second Sons” (for newbies)

by David Sims May 19, 2013 -

We plod along toward the finale, but Sam gets an awesome hero moment. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)

B+

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

by David Sims May 12, 2013 -

An episode concerned with the show's many romantic pairings, but not as boring as that sounds. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)

“The Climb” (for newbies)

by David Sims May 5, 2013 -

We slow down a little to spend more time up north, but there's some epic Wall-climbing action. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)

A-

“Kissed By Fire” (for newbies)

by David Sims April 28, 2013 -

Marriages are plotted, and baths are taken on a soapy, satisfying episode. (This review is for those who haven't read the books.)

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

Features Reviews

Season

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"Fire And Blood" (for newbies)
Episode 10

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A-
"Baelor" (for newbies)
Episode 9

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

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

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A-
"A Golden Crown" (for newbies)
Episode 6

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"The Wolf And The Lion" (for newbies)
Episode 5

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A

“Valar Morghulis” (for newbies)
Episode 10

We highlight the best of a great year for TV Club. Up first: A busy, satisfying Game Of Thrones finale (for newbies, of course).
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A
“Blackwater” (for newbies)
Episode 9

The show's first large-scale battle somehow shrinks the scope of the second season. (This review is for those who haven't read the books.)
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B
“The Prince Of Winterfell” (for newbies)
Episode 8

Things feel a little stalled as we set up for what should be an epic finale. (This review is for people who haven’t read the books.)
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B
“A Man Without Honor” (for newbies)
Episode 7

Theon’s campaign goes further downhill and Jaime returns on a tense, terrific episode. (This review is for those who've never read the books).
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A-
“The Old Gods And The New” (for newbies)
Episode 6

Things get nasty as Theon makes his move, but Jon makes a pretty new friend. (This review is for those who haven't read the books.)
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A-
“The Ghost Of Harrenhal” (for newbies)
Episode 5

A shocking, abrupt twist opens a generally strong episode. (This review is for those who haven’t read the books.)
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A-
“Garden Of Bones” (for newbies)
Episode 4

Joffrey gets more sadistic, Arya’s a prisoner of war, and Stannis and Melisandre are up to no good. (This review is for those who haven’t read the books.)
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B+
“What Is Dead May Never Die” (for newbies)
Episode 3

Tyrion gives us a masterclass in string-pulling, and Catelyn journeys to meet Renly. (This review is for those who've never read the books.)
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A-
“The Night Lands” (for newbies)
Episode 2

Tyrion reshuffles at King's Landing, Theon goes home, and Arya gets used to life on the road. (This review is for those who've never read the books.)
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B+
“The North Remembers” (for newbies)
Episode 1

Game Of Thrones is back, and it's as dense and fascinating and epic as ever. (This review is for those who've never read the books.)
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A-

“Second Sons” (for newbies)
Episode 8

We plod along toward the finale, but Sam gets an awesome hero moment. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)
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B
“The Bear And The Maiden Fair” (for newbies)
Episode 7

An episode concerned with the show's many romantic pairings, but not as boring as that sounds. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)
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B+
“The Climb”
Episode 6

We slow down a little to spend more time up north, but there's some epic Wall-climbing action. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)
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B
“Kissed By Fire” (for newbies)
Episode 5

Marriages are plotted, and baths are taken on a soapy, satisfying episode. (This review is for those who haven't read the books.)
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A-
“And Now His Watch Has Ended” (for newbies)
Episode 4

You can't really argue with an episode like this one. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)
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A
“Walk Of Punishment” (for newbies)
Episode 3

There are some rude awakenings, especially for Jaime, in a gripping episode. (This review is for those who haven't the books.)
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A-
“Dark Wings, Dark Words” (for newbies)
Episode 2

Everyone's trudging around and trying to stay out of sight, except for crafty Margaery Tyrell. (This review is for those who haven't read the books.)
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B+
“Valar Dohaeris” (for newbies)
Episode 1

We're back, and boy is there a lot to get to. (This review is for those who have not read the books.)
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B+

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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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Weirdly, fictional stuff isn't always that realistic.
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American Dad is our latest reminder of the relentless march of time as it hits 150 episodes
American Dad is our latest reminder of the relentless march of time as it hits 150 episodes. Also: Game Of Thrones tries to marry off its problems, and Pete Campbell keeps up his tradition of making everyone really, truly uncomfortable.
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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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What have those crazy, vengeance-seeking kids of Revenge been up to?
What have those crazy, vengeance-seeking kids of Revenge been up to? Also: Finale time for The Good Wife and Vikings, which don’t get to enjoy the full spoils of spring sweeps.
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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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The Bletchley Circle revives a bygone era (like a few months ago) when British spies still existed on TV
The Bletchley Circle revives a bygone era (like a few months ago) when British spies still existed on TV. Also: Bob’s Burgers bets the basement and Mad Men gets extra-secretive.
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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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Dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun (Translated: Game Of Thrones is back)
Dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun (Translated: Game Of Thrones is back) Also: Dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun Dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-dun (Translated: Why are you watching anything but Game Of Thrones tonight?)
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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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Watch a refigured Game Of Thrones intro continue the trend of taking contemporary dramas back to 1995
Oh man, that music.
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The prayers of dozens are answered as Gilmore Girls comes to TV Club Classic
The prayers of dozens are answered as Gilmore Girls comes to TV Club Classic. Also: The 500th Glee cover (only 500?) and another chance to be let down by Community.
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America declares zombies passe, embraces programming about Moses and Vikings
America has once again spoken as to what it prefers from Sunday night TV, and instead of zombies this time, our great nation has loudly proclaimed that it would prefer more programming based on religious texts and ancient Norse sagas.
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Game Of Thrones Season 3
It's got your dragons right here.
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Could Netflix’s programming strategy kill the golden age of TV?
The company’s innovations seem driven more by when content is available, not quality.
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George R.R. Martin signs deal to create new shows for HBO, since it's not like there's anything else he should be creating right now
Not that he can think of, anyway.
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Begin again: 27 opening-credits sequences that evolved with their series
Another list from The A.V. Club.
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Mama
Producer Guillermo del Toro slaps his seal of approval on this horror-art thriller about orphaned sisters and their ghostly protector.
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Do look back: What did we wind up thinking about our most anticipated 2012 entertainment?
Another list from The A.V. Club.
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