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Game of Thrones: The Ghost of Harrenhal

The end of the Baratheon rivalry drives Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s flawed defense plan and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. In Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of three prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient fortress where they hope to stem the advance of the wildling army.


Episode Info


Episode number: 2x5
Airdate: Sunday April 29th, 2012


Alternate Airdates:

UK (Sky Atlantic) Apr 30, 2012
HU (HBO) May 13, 2012

  • Currently 8.9/10
8.9/10 (14 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Aimee RichardsonAimee Richardson
As Myrcella Baratheon
Recurring
Amrita AchariaAmrita Acharia
As Irri
Recurring
Anthony Morris (1)Anthony Morris (1)
As Tickler
Recurring
Art ParkinsonArt Parkinson
As Rickon Stark
Recurring
Ben CromptonBen Crompton
As Eddison Tollett
Recurring
Ben HawkeyBen Hawkey
As Hot Pie
Recurring
Donald SumpterDonald Sumpter
As Maester Luwin
Recurring
Eugene SimonEugene Simon
As Lancel Lannister
Recurring
Finn JonesFinn Jones
As Loras Tyrell
Recurring
Fintan McKeownFintan McKeown
As Amory Lorch
Recurring
Forbes Keir-BucknallForbes Keir-Bucknall
As Black Lorren
Recurring
Gemma WhelanGemma Whelan
As Yara Greyjoy
Recurring
Gethin AnthonyGethin Anthony
As King Renly Baratheon
Recurring
Gwendoline ChristieGwendoline Christie
As Brienne of Tarth
Recurring
Ian HanmoreIan Hanmore
As Pyat Pree
Recurring
Joe DempsieJoe Dempsie
As Gendry
Recurring
Kristian NairnKristian Nairn
As Hodor
Recurring
Laura PradelskaLaura Pradelska
As Quaithe
Recurring
Mark StanleyMark Stanley
As Grenn
Recurring
Natalia TenaNatalia Tena
As Osha
Recurring
Nonso AnozieNonso Anozie
As Xaro Xhoan Daxos
Recurring
Ralph InesonRalph Ineson
As Dagmer Cleftjaw
Recurring
Ron DonachieRon Donachie
As Ser Rodrik Cassel
Recurring
Roxanne MckeeRoxanne Mckee
As Doreah
Recurring
Roy DotriceRoy Dotrice
As Wisdom Hallyne
Recurring
Simon ArmstrongSimon Armstrong
As Qhorin Halfhand
Recurring
Steven ColeSteven Cole
As Kovarro
Recurring
Tom WlaschihaTom Wlaschiha
As Jaqen H'ghar
Recurring
Main Cast
Charles DanceCharles Dance
As Lord Tywin Lannister
Natalie DormerNatalie Dormer
As Queen Margaery Tyrell
Alfie AllenAlfie Allen
As Theon Greyjoy
Peter DinklagePeter Dinklage
As Tyrion Lannister
Iain GlenIain Glen
As Ser Jorah Mormont
Kit HaringtonKit Harington
As Jon Snow
Lena HeadeyLena Headey
As Queen Cersei Lannister
Michelle FairleyMichelle Fairley
As Lady Catelyn Stark
Emilia ClarkeEmilia Clarke
As Daenerys Targaryen
Maisie WilliamsMaisie Williams
As Arya Stark
James CosmoJames Cosmo
As Lord Commander Jeor Mormont
Stephen DillaneStephen Dillane
As Stannis Baratheon
John BradleyJohn Bradley
As Samwell Tarly
Liam CunninghamLiam Cunningham
As Davos Seaworth
Aidan GillenAidan Gillen
As Petyr Baelish

Recap

The episode begins in Renly's camp; Catelyn tells Renly that Robb Stark has no interest in the Iron Throne. Renly says the Starks can have dominion over the North if they swear the same oath of fealty that Ned did. In return, Renly promises to defeat Stannis' army in the morning. Catelyn asks him again to try to negotiate a peace with Stannis. He won't hear it. He tells her to take his terms to Robb. There's a wind at the tent door and Melisandre's evil black spirit offspring comes in and stabs Renly in the back. He drops to the ground, dead. Guards rush in and, thinking Brienne did it, attack her. She fights them off and then collapses crying over his body. Catelyn tells her to leave, warning her they'll hang her. "You can't avenge him if you're dead," she says. ..

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