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{{Infobox season
|season_name = Game of Thrones - Season 2
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|show       = Game of Thrones
|image = [[Image:Season 2 Poster.jpg|300px|Season 2 Poster]]
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|season      = 2
|num_episodes = 10
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|image       = Season 2 DVD Cover.jpg
|first_aired = 1 April 2012
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|country      = United States
|last_aired = 3 June 2012
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|network      = [[w:HBO|HBO]]
|dvd_release_date = TBA
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|num_episodes = 10
|prev = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]
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|first_aired = April 1
|next = [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]
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|last_aired   = June 3, 2012
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|dvd          = February 19, 2013
 
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However, there is another faction entering the picture. [[Stannis Baratheon]], Robert's younger brother and Renly's older, has also claimed the Iron Throne. A proven battle commander and veteran of several wars, Stannis is known to be utterly without mercy to his enemies and will do what is right even if it destroys him. Advising him is [[Melisandre]], an enigmatic priestess from the east, who believes Stannis is meant for a greater destiny, and Ser [[Davos Seaworth]], an honest and honorable man uneasy with the shift in power at Stannis' court.
 
However, there is another faction entering the picture. [[Stannis Baratheon]], Robert's younger brother and Renly's older, has also claimed the Iron Throne. A proven battle commander and veteran of several wars, Stannis is known to be utterly without mercy to his enemies and will do what is right even if it destroys him. Advising him is [[Melisandre]], an enigmatic priestess from the east, who believes Stannis is meant for a greater destiny, and Ser [[Davos Seaworth]], an honest and honorable man uneasy with the shift in power at Stannis' court.
  
Far to the east, [[Daenerys Targaryen]] has hatched the only three [[dragons]] in the world. Eventually they will grow into terrifying monsters capable of destroying cities at her command, but for now they are still hatchlings and vulnerable. With her ''[[khalasar]]'' gone, Daenerys and her small band of followers must find a way across a forbidding wasteland and find new allies to support her claim to the Iron Throne.
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Far to the east, [[Daenerys Targaryen]] has hatched the only three [[dragons]] in the world. Eventually they will grow into terrifying monsters capable of destroying cities at her command, but for now they are still hatchlings and vulnerable. With her ''[[khalasar]]'' gone, Daenerys and her small band of followers must find a way across a forbidding wasteland and find new allies to support her claim to the Iron Throne.<ref>[http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Season_2 GOT wika Season 2]</ref>
  
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==Episodes==
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! style="background: #333; color: #ffffff; width:10%"| Original air date
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| 1
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| "[[The North Remembers (TV)|The North Remembers]]"
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| [[w:Alan Taylor (director)|Alan Taylor]]
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| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D. B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]]
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| 1 April 2012
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|3.86<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/03/sunday-cable-ratingsgame-of-thrones-returns-higher-khloe-lamar-the-killing-mad-menarmy-wives-more/127202/ Sunday Cable Ratings:'Game of Thrones' Returns To Series High; + 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'The Killing' , 'Mad Men,”Army Wives' & More], April 3, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"| Deterermined to avenge his [[Eddard Stark|father's]] death, the newly proclaimed king [[Robb Stark]] and his northern army continue [[War of the Five Kings|the war]] against the Lannisters and the boy king [[Joffrey Baratheon]] on the [[Iron Throne]]. [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] arrives in [[King's Landing]] to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king's excesses. Meanwhile on the island of [[Dragonstone]], [[Stannis Baratheon]] claim the throne of his [[Robert Baratheon|late brother's]] as well and plots an invasion, allying himself with the fiery [[Melisandre]], a strange priestess of [[R'hllor]].  [[Essos|Across the sea]], [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]], her three young [[dragon]]s and khalasar trek through the [[Red Waste]] in search of allies, or water.  In the [[North]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, [[Jon Snow]] and the [[Night's Watch]] [[The Great Ranging|continue their trek]] beyond the Wall and must shelter with a devious wildling.
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| 2
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| "[[Nightlands (TV)|Nightlands]]"
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| Alan Taylor
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| David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
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| 8 April 2012
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|3.76<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/10/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-leads-atlanta-housewives-mad-men-khloe-lamar-army-wives-the-client-list-much-more/128221/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Leads + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Mad Men,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Army Wives,' 'The Client List' & Much More], April 10, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] chastens [[Cersei Lannister]] for alienating the king's subjects. On the road north, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] shares a secret with Gendry, a Night's Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany's scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, [[Theon Greyjoy]] reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the [[Iron Islands]]. [[Davos Seaworth]] enlists [[Salladhor Saan]], a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King's Landing.
  
===Locations===
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Filming of Season 2 will again take place in [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland|Northern Ireland]], include The Linen Mill Film & Television Studios, Banbridge, Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim, Gosford Castle, outside Markethill in County Armagh and also at Downhill Strand in County Londonderry and at the Paint Hall studio facility in [[wikipedia:Belfast|Belfast]]. Additional filming, particularly of the [[Night's Watch]] storyline will take place in [[wikipedia:Iceland|Iceland]], on the [[wikipedia:Vatnajökull|Vatnajökull]] glacier, in November 2011. [[wikipedia:Malta|Malta]] will not be used for filming in Season 2, with the city of [[wikipedia:Dubrovnik|Dubrovnik]] in [[wikipedia:Croatia|Croatia]] standing in for [[King's Landing]] and [[Qarth]].<ref>[http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/filming-in-dubrovnik-croatia-becoming-a-reality/ Winter is Coming]</ref><ref>[http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Malta_Out_Croatia_and_Iceland_in_Says_HBO/ Westeros.org]</ref>
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|"[[What Is Dead May Never Die (TV)|What Is Dead May Never Die]]"
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| [[w:Alik Sakharov|Alik Sakharov]]
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| Bryan Cogman
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| 15 April 2012
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|3.77<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/17/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-real-housewives-atl-mad-men-khloe-lamar-the-client-list-more/129431/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones,' + 'Real Housewives ATL' 'Mad Men,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'The Client List' & More], April 17, 2012 </ref>
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| colspan="6"| Lady [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Stark]] arrives at King Renly's camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At Winterfell, Bran Stark will need help to decipher his dreams.
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| "[[Garden of Bones (TV)|Garden of Bones]]"
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| [[w:David Petrarca|David Petrarca]]
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| [[w:Vanessa Taylor|Vanessa Taylor]]
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| 22 April 2012
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|3.65<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/24/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-real-housewives-atl-mad-men-khloe-lamar-the-client-list-more-2/130469/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones,' + 'Real Housewives ATL' 'Mad Men,' 'Veep,' 'The Client List' & More], April 24, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|Lady [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Stark]] arrives at King [[Renly Baratheon|Renly's]] camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At [[Winterfell]], [[Bran Stark]] will need help to decipher his dreams.
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| "[[The Ghost of Harrenhal (TV)|The Ghost of Harrenhal]]"
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|David Petrarca
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| David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
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| 29 April 2012
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|3.90<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/01/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-rises-ties-nba-playoffs-real-housewives-the-client-list-army-wives-mad-men-more/131531/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Rises, Ties NBA Playoffs + 'Real Housewives,' 'The Client List,' 'Army Wives,' 'Mad Men' & More], May 1, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|In [[Harrenhal]], [[Arya Stark]] is promised help by the mysterious [[Jaqen H'ghar]], one of the three caged prisoners during his trip to the Wall. The new situation at Renly's camp forces Catelyn to flee. Theon sails from [[Pyke]] prepared to prove that he is a true Ironborn. The Night's Watch arrive at an ancient fortress called the [[Fist of the First Men]], where they intend to make a stand.
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| "[[The Old Gods and the New (TV)|The Old Gods and the New]]"
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|[[w:David Nutter|David Nutter]]  
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| Vanessa Taylor
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| 6 May 2012
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|3.88<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/08/sunday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-game-of-thrones-the-client-list-khloe-lamar-mad-men-more/132856/ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones', 'The Client List', 'Army Wives,' 'Khloe & Lamar', 'Mad Men' + More], May 8, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|Theon completes his master stroke. In King's Landing, the Lannisters send Myrcella from harm's way in the nick of time. [[Arya Stark]] comes face to face with a surprise visitor; [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] vows to take what is hers; [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] receive crucial news; [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] meets his subjects; [[Qhorin Halfhand]] gives [[Jon Snow]] a chance to prove himself.
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| "[[A Man Without Honor (TV)|A Man Without Honor]]"
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| David Nutter
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| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
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| 13 May 2012
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|3.69<ref>[[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-tops-real-housewives-nj-the-client-list-khloe-lamar-army-wives-more/134164/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game Of Thrones' Tops, 'Real Housewives NJ,' 'The Client List,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Army Wives' & More], May 15, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|[[Tywin Lannister]] begins searching [[Harrenhal]] for an assassin. [[Ygritte]] continues her attempts to seduce [[Jon Snow|Jon]] and, after a momentary lapse in Jon's concentration, she escapes him and leads him into a trap. Still shaken from the riot, [[Sansa Stark]] is horrified when she awakens to find that she has had her first period. In [[Robb Stark|Robb's]] camp, a failed escape attempt by [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] leaves a guard dead and [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] worries about the camp's desire for retribution. In [[Qarth]], the warlock [[Pyat Pree]] reveals to [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] that he stole her dragons, but gives her the opportunity to reunite with them before slaughtering the Council of [[Thirteen]] and establishing [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] as king of Qarth.
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| "[[The Prince of Winterfell (TV)|The Prince of Winterfell]]"
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| Alan Taylor
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| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & D.B. Weiss
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| 20 May 2012
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|3.86<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/22/sunday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-game-of-thrones-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-ax-men-the-client-list-sister-wives-more/135295/ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs, + 'Game of Thrones', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Ax Men', 'The Client List', 'Sister Wives', + More], May 22, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|[[Theon Greyjoy]] receives a visitor and holds down the fort. [[Arya Stark]] calls in her final debt with [[Jaqen H'ghar]] in a way that displeases him. King [[Robb Stark]] is betrayed. Tyrion and Varys find common ground. Dany ignores Jorah's advice. [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Davos Seaworth]] approach their destination, and Davos is offered a reward.
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| 9
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| "[[Blackwater (TV)|Blackwater]]"
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| [[w:Neil Marshall|Neil Marshall]]
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| [[George R. R. Martin]]
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| 27 May 2012
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|3.38<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/30/sunday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-win-night-game-of-thrones-mad-men-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-girls-pawn-stars-more/136102/ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Win Night, 'Game of Thrones', 'Mad Men', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Girls', 'Pawn Stars', & More], May 30, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] fight for their lives as [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis']] fleet attacks [[Blackwater Bay]]. [[King's Landing]] becomes the stage of the most decisive battle of the [[War of the Five Kings]].
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|"[[Valar Morghulis (TV)|Valar Morghulis]]"
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|Alan Taylor
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| David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
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| 3 June 2012
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|4.20<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/05/sunday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-game-of-thrones-finale-mtv-movie-awards-sister-wives-the-glades-longmire-more/136802/ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones' Finale, MTV Movie Awards, 'Sister Wives', 'The Glades', 'Longmire' + More], June 5, 2012</ref>
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| colspan="6"|[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] awakens to find his circumstances have changed. [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] gives his subjects a reward. [[Luwin]] offers [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] advice while he incites the passion within his men. [[Jaqen H'ghar]] bestows a gift upon [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] soon finds herself in a strange place.
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==Production==
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HBO ordered a second season of ''Game of Thrones'' on 19 April 2011, two days after the series premiere.<ref name="gotrenewal">{{cite news |title=HBO renews 'Game of Thrones' for second season |date=April 19, 2011 |work=Inside TV |last=Hibbard |first=James |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/19/game-of-thrones-renewed/}}</ref> The second season obtained a 15% increase in budget in order to be able to stage the war's most important battle,<ref>{{cite news|title=This Week's Cover: 'Game of Thrones,' the battle to make season 2 epic|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/03/14/game-of-thrones-ew-cover-2/|accessdate=18 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> the Battle of the Blackwater, in episode nine.
  
===Promotion===
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Filming took place during 106 shooting days. During three-quarters of those, two crews ("Dragon" and "Wolf") were working simultaneously in different locations.<ref>{{cite news|title=A Bigger, Pricier 'Game of Thrones'|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303404704577309432008018946.html?mod=googlenews_wsj|accessdate=18 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:The Wall Street Journal|The Wall Street Journal|]]|date=3 March 2012}}</ref> Filming took place in [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland|Northern Ireland]], include The Linen Mill Film & Television Studios, Banbridge, Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim, Gosford Castle, outside Markethill in County Armagh and also at Downhill Strand in County Londonderry and at the Paint Hall studio facility in [[wikipedia:Belfast|Belfast]]. Additional filming, particularly of the [[Night's Watch]] storyline will take place in [[wikipedia:Iceland|Iceland]], on the [[wikipedia:Vatnajökull|Vatnajökull]] glacier, in November 2011. [[wikipedia:Malta|Malta]] will not be used for filming in Season 2, with the city of [[wikipedia:Dubrovnik|Dubrovnik]] in [[wikipedia:Croatia|Croatia]] standing in for [[King's Landing]] and [[Qarth]].<ref>[http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/filming-in-dubrovnik-croatia-becoming-a-reality/ Winter is Coming]</ref><ref>[http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Malta_Out_Croatia_and_Iceland_in_Says_HBO/ Westeros.org]</ref>
HBO released three brief teasers for the second season. The first was released on 11 December 2011, carrying the tagline "The cold winds are rising". It featured Stephen Dillane as Stannis Baratheon announcing his intent to seize the Iron Throne in a voice-over to brief shots of scenes from the new season. The second teaser, published on 29 January 2012, had the eunuch Varys pose a riddle to Tyrion Lannister, again accompanied by brief scenes from the second season. It was viewed 3.5 million times in the first three days after publication, a record for HBO promotional content. The third teaser, published on 29 January 2012.
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==Casting==
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Casting for Season 2 began in May 2011.<ref name="Season 2 casting">{{cite web|title=HBO hit series 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 casting call and auditions |publisher=TVShowAuditions.info blog |month=May |year=2011 |accessdate=May 11, 2011 |last=Baltes |first=Alan |url=http://www.tvshowauditions.info/2011/05/hbo-hit-series-game-of-thrones-season-2.html }}</ref>
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===Returning characters===
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With the exception of Conan Stevens, whose role of [[Gregor Clegane]] was recast with [[w:Ian Whyte (actor)|Ian Whyte]], all [[Game of Thrones - Season 1#Cast|Season 1 actors]] whose characters are still alive returned for Season 2.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|title='Game of Thrones' adds Fintan McKeown, Ian Whyte to cast|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s151/game-of-thrones/news/a340163/game-of-thrones-adds-fintan-mckeown-ian-whyte-to-cast.html|accessdate=18 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:Digital Spy|Digital Spy]]|date=13 September 2011}}</ref>
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The principal cast is now headlined by [[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]] ([[Tyrion Lannister]]) instead of [[w:Sean Bean|Sean Bean]].<ref name="io9 29 March 2012">{{cite news|last=Anders|first=Charlie-Jane|title=Our Spoiler-Free Verdict on Game of Thrones Season 2|url=http://io9.com/5897548/weve-seen-4-episodes-of-game-of-thrones-season-2|accessdate=29 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:io9|io9]]|date=29 March 2012}}</ref>  Dinklage, who in the first season was featured at the end of the cast list, signed on to the series for six seasons.<ref>{{cite news|title=Peter Dinklage Was Smart to Say No|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/magazine/peter-dinklage-was-smart-to-say-no.html?_r=3&pagewanted=4|accessdate=11 April 2012|newspaper=[[w:New York Times Magazine|New York Times Magazine]]|date=29 March 2012}}</ref>
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===New characters===
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Given the very large cast of characters in Martin's novels, the producers had to fill a great number of additional speaking roles – Martin has estimated the second season's cast as the largest on television.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lackner|first=Chris|title=Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin enthralled by the TV series' magic|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/books/Game+Thrones+author+George+Martin+enthralled+series+magic/6344203/story.html|accessdate=11 April 2012|date=23 March 2012}}</ref>  The new actors include, in order of their appearance:
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*[[w:Tony Way|Tony Way]] as Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], a drunkard knight.
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*[[w:Ben Crompton|Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett|"Dolorous Edd" Tollett]], a man of the Night's Watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/ben-crompton-fits-but-why-is-he-so-sad/|title=Ben Crompton fits. But why is he so sad?|date=9 August 2011|accessdate=10 August 2011|publisher=Winter-is-coming.net}}</ref>
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*[[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as the Wildling chief [[Craster]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Masters |url=http://www.tvline.com/2011/08/eureka-extra-hour-roseanne-sitcom-game-thrones-casting/ |title=Eureka's Extra Hour, Roseanne's (Scripted) TV Return & Thrones Casting |publisher=TVLine |date=2011-08-11 |accessdate=2011-08-18}}</ref>
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*[[w:Carice van Houten|Carice van Houten]] as [[Melisandre]] of [[Asshai]], the "Red Priestess" of the foreign god [[R'hllor]] and an influential advisor to King [[Stannis Baratheon]]. Van Houten was previously asked (but unable) to audition for the role of Cersei in season one. While her character retains her signature red robes and hair, unlike in the novels Melisandre is not portrayed as having red eyes, making her appear somewhat more human.<ref>{{cite news|title=Game of Thrones Newbie Carice Van Houten On Joining the Show, Her Movie Black Butterflies, and Nude Scenes|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/02/black-butterflies-and-nude-scenes.html|newspaper=[[w:Vulture.com|Vulture.com]]|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=29 February 2012}}</ref>
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*[[w:Oliver Ford Davies|Oliver Ford Davies]] as Stannis's maester [[Cressen]].<ref>{{cite web|date=July 20, 2011|title=South Park Lives, Ringer Nabs Dexter Baddie, Thrones Castings, and More |first=Megan|last=Masters|publisher=TVLine.com |url=http://www.tvline.com/2011/07/tvline-items-south-park-renewed-ringer-jaime-murray/}}</ref>
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*[[w:Liam Cunningham (actor)|Liam Cunningham]] as Ser [[Davos Seaworth]], the "Onion Knight", a bannerman of Stannis and former smuggler.<ref>{{cite news|title='Game of Thrones' Casts Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth| date=July 19, 2011  |first=Jethro |last= Nededog |newspaper=[[w:The Hollywood Reporter|The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-casts-liam-cunningham-213124}}</ref> Cunningham had already been in talks for a role in season 1. As he is left-handed, his Davos has the fingers of the right hand shortened, unlike in the novels where the left hand is crippled. In an interview, Cunningham said that a lot of new dialogue had to be written for his character, because in the novels Davos, a point-of-view character, is portrayed more through his thoughts than through his actions.<ref name="Access Hollywood 1 February 2012">{{cite news|last=Lash|first=Jolie|title=Access Countdown To 'Game Of Thrones' Season 2: Q&A Liam Cunningham Talks Davos Seaworth|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-countdown-to-game-of-thrones-season-2-qanda-liam-cunningham-talks-davos-seaworth_article_59908|accessdate=1 February 2012|newspaper=[[w:Access Hollywood|Access Hollywood]]|date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
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*[[w:Stephen Dillane|Stephen Dillane]] as [[Stannis Baratheon]], the elder of Robert's two younger brothers and one of several claimants to the Iron Throne.<ref name="Hibberd Dillane">{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Game of Thrones' casts sorceress Melisandre and Stannis Baratheon|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/stannis-melisandre/|accessdate=July 19, 2011|work=Inside TV|publisher=[[w:EW.com|EW.com]]|date=July 19, 2011}}</ref>
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*[[w:Kerr Logan|Kerr Logan]] as Davos Seaworth's pious son [[Matthos Seaworth|Matthos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Meet_Xaro_Xhoan_Daxos/|title=Meet Xaro Xhoan Daxos|date=2 August 2011|accessdate=10 August 2011|publisher=westeros.org|author=Elio}}</ref>
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*[[w:Karl Davies|Karl Davies]] as Ser [[Alton Lannister]], a character created for the series<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/skins-uk-actress-and-former-british-soap-star-join-game-of-thrones-season-2_article_51810|title='Skins' UK Star & Former British Soap Actor Join 'Game of Thrones' Season 2|first=Jolie|last=Lash|date=8 August 2011|accessdate=10 August 2011|publisher=NBCUniversal|work=Access Hollywood}}</ref> who replaces [[Cleos Frey]] as envoy from the [[House Stark|Starks]] to the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]].
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 +
;Episode 2:
 +
*[[w:Tom Wlaschiha|Tom Wlaschiha]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]], a caged prisoner and recruit of [[Yoren]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/exclusive-tom-wlaschiha-is-jaqen-hghar/|title=Exclusive: Tom Wlaschiha is Jaqen H'ghar|date=3 August 2011|accessdate=10 August 2011|publisher=Winter-is-Coming.net}}</ref> Wlaschiha's pronunciation of his character's name, ''Jack-in'', was adopted for use in the show.<ref>{{cite news|title=Access Countdown To 'Game Of Thrones' Season 2 Q&A: Tom Wlaschiha Talks Jaqen H'ghar|accessdate=1 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:Access Hollywood|Access Hollywood]]|date=1 March 2012}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]] as Craster's daughter [[Gilly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/does-hannah-murray-have-flower-power/ |title=Does Hannah Murray have flower power? Yes! |publisher=Winter-Is-Coming.net |date=2011-08-08 |accessdate=2011-08-18}}</ref>
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*[[w:Gemma Whelan|Gemma Whelan]] as [[Asha Greyjoy|Yara Greyjoy]], an [[Ironborn]] captain and sister of Theon. Named "Asha" in the novels, the character's name was changed to avoid confusion with the [[Wildling]] [[Osha]], Bran Stark's companion.<ref name="Hibberd Whelan">{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Game of Thrones' casts Theon's fierce sister|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/02/game-of-thrones-greyjoy-asha/|accessdate=August 2, 2011|work=Inside TV|publisher=[[w:EW.com|EW.com]]|date=August 2, 2011}}</ref>
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*[[w:Patrick Malahide|Patrick Malahide]] as [[Balon Greyjoy]], lord of the Iron Islands and father of Theon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/patrick-malahide-cast-as-balon-greyjoy/ |title=Patrick Malahide cast as Balon Greyjoy |publisher=Winter-Is-Coming.net |date=2011-08-24 |accessdate=2011-09-19}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Daniel Portman|Daniel Portman]] as [[Podrick Payne]], the [[w:squire|squire]] to Tyrion Lannister.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lash |first=Jolie |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/exclusive-tyrion-lannisters-squire-podrick-payne-cast-for-game-of-thrones-season-2_article_52588 |title=Exclusive: Tyrion Lannister's Squire, Podrick Payne, Cast For 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 &#124; Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos |publisher=Access Hollywood |date=2011-08-24 |accessdate=2011-09-19}}</ref> The 19-year-old Portman plays Podrick as about 16 years old, instead of about 12 as in the novels. To be able to portray Podrick as awkward, shy and weak, Portman, previously a sportsman, stopped his fitness regimen and gained some weight to appear more endearing.<ref name="Access Hollywood 8 February 2012">{{cite news|last=Lash|first=Jolie|title=Access Countdown To 'Game Of Thrones' Season 2: Q&A Daniel Portman Talks Podrick Payne|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-countdown-to-game-of-thrones-season-2-qanda-daniel-portman-talks-podrick-payne_article_60227|accessdate=9 February 2012|newspaper=[[w:Access Hollywood|Access Hollywood]]|date=8 February 2012}}</ref>
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*[[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]], a [[Lysene]] pirate and friend of Davos Seaworth.
 +
*[[w:Andy Beckwith|Andy Beckwith]] as [[Rorge]] and [[w:Gerard Jordan|Gerard Jordan]] as [[Biter]], the two other caged captives.
 +
 
 +
;Episode 3:
 +
*[[w:Natalie Dormer|Natalie Dormer]] as Lady [[Margaery Tyrell]], a noblewoman from the Reach promised to be the wife of Renly Baratheon.<ref name="Hibberd Dormer">{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Tudors' star joins 'Game of Thrones' cast|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/|accessdate=June 23, 2011|work=Inside TV| publisher=[[w:EW.com|EW.com]]|date=June 23, 2011}}</ref>
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*[[w:Gwendoline Christie|Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]], a female warrior who joins Renly Baratheon's guard and becomes a follower of Catelyn Stark.<ref name="Hibberd Christie">{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Game of Thrones' casts fan favorite Brienne |accessdate=July 8, 2011|work=Inside TV|publisher=[[w:EW.com|EW.com]]|date=July 8, 2011 |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/08/brienne-game-of-thrones/}}</ref> To prepare for the role, Christie took up an intense training regimen, adding over a stone (6.4 kg) of muscle mass.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|title='Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie: 'I'm similar to Brienne'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s151/game-of-thrones/news/a376071/game-of-thrones-gwendoline-christie-im-similar-to-brienne.html|accessdate=12 April 2012|newspaper=[[w:Digital Spy|Digital Spy]]|date=12 April 2012}}</ref> So that she could be mistaken for a man, her armor was decorated with lines that slant away from her hips.<ref>{{cite news|last=Elist|first=Jasmine|title='Game of Thrones': The costumes|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-game-thrones-costumes-pictures,0,4363922.photogallery|accessdate=26 March 2012|newspaper=[[w:Los Angeles Times|Los Angeles Times]]|date=26 March 2012}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Fintan McKeown|Fintan McKeown]] as Ser [[Amory Lorch]], a Lannister bannerman.<ref name="Game of Thrones">{{cite web|url=http://iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4284252&tpl=archnews&force=1|title=http://iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4284252&tpl=archnews&force=1 |publisher=IFTN|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Andy Kellegher|Andy Kellegher]] as [[Polliver]], a Lannister armsman.
 +
 
 +
;Episode 4:
 +
*[[w:Oona Castilla Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]] as [[Talisa]], a healer from [[Volantis]]. She is [[Robb Stark|Robb Stark's]] romantic interest, a role played in the novels by the noblewoman Jeyne Westerling.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bell|first=Crystal|title='Game Of Thrones': Richard Madden On Robb Stark Growing Up, Having Sex And Killing Joffrey|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/12/game-of-thrones-richard-madden_n_1411243.html|accessdate=12 April 2012|newspaper=[[w:Huffington Post|Huffington Post]]|date=12 April 2012}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Michael McElhatton|Michael McElhatton]] as the Stark bannerman Lord [[Roose Bolton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/michael-mcelhatton-cast-as-roose-bolton/|title=Michael McElhatton cast as Roose Bolton|date=10 August 2011|accessdate=10 August 2011|publisher=Winter-is-coming.net}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Nonso Anozie|Nonso Anozie]] as [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]], a merchant prince of Qarth.<ref name="Jolie Lash">{{cite news|last=Lash|first=Jolie|title=Two New Faces Join 'Game of Thrones' Season 2|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/theon-greyjoy-gets-a-sister-and-daenerys-gets-an-adviser-in-game-of-thrones-season-2_article_51531|accessdate=August 3, 2011|work=Access Hollywood|publisher=Access Hollywood|date=August 2, 2011}}</ref>
 +
*[[w:Ian Hanmore|Ian Hanmore]] as [[Pyat Pree]], a Qartheen warlock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/New_Casting_Pyat_Pree_and_Balon_Greyjoy/ |title=Game of Thrones: News - New Casting: Pyat Pree and Balon Greyjoy |publisher=Westeros.org |date= |accessdate=2011-09-19}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
;Episode 5:
 +
*[[w:Laura Pradelska|Laura Pradelska]] as [[Quaithe]], a masked woman in [[Qarth]].
 +
*[[w:Simon Armstrong|Simon Armstrong]] as [[Qhorin Halfhand]], a ranger of the [[Night's Watch]].
 +
*[[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] as Pyromancer [[Hallyne]], an elderly alchemist at [[King's Landing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/roy-dotrice-is-pyromancer-hallyne/ |title=Roy Dotrice is Pyromancer Hallyne |publisher=Winter-Is-Coming.net |date=2011-08-07 |accessdate=2011-08-18}}</ref>Dotrice, a friend of George R.R. Martin, is the reader of the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' audiobooks and was initially cast as Grand Maester Pycelle for the first season, but had to withdraw for health reasons.
 +
 
 +
;Episode 6:
 +
*[[w:Rose Leslie|Rose Leslie]] as [[Ygritte]], Jon Snow's love interest among the [[Wildlings]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Game of Thrones' casts wild beauty Ygritte|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/10/game-of-thrones-rose-leslie/|accessdate=11 October 2011|newspaper=[[EW.com]]|date=28 October 2011}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
;Episode 8:
 +
*[[w:Edward Dogliani|Edward Dogliani]] as the "[[Rattleshirt|Lord of Bones]]", a [[Wildling]] leader.
 +
 
 +
===Uncast characters===
 +
 
 +
Several characters from ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' are not known to have been cast for season two. These include:
 +
*Ser [[Jacelyn Bywater]]; Bronn takes his place as new city watch commander in the adaptation,
 +
*a pair of Crannogmen siblings, [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]],
 +
*two young Freys fostered at Winterfell, known as [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)|Big Walder Frey]] and [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Little Walder Frey]],
 +
*Roose Bolton's bastard son, [[Ramsay Snow]],
 +
*one of Theon's three uncles, [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron "Damphair" Greyjoy]],
 +
*Davos Seaworth's other sons ([[Dale Seaworth|Dale]], [[Allard Seaworth|Allard]], [[Maric Seaworth|Maric]] and [[Devan Seaworth|Devan]]),
 +
*the daughter of Stannis and his wife [[Selyse Florent]], [[Shireen Baratheon|Shireen]] and their fool [[Patchface]],
 +
*the mercenary leader [[Vargo Hoat]] and his sellsword company, the "[[Brave Companions]]."
  
* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBrsM_WlfV8 The cold winds are rising].
+
[[w:Showrunner|Showrunner]]s [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]] have said that they would delay the introductions of several key characters first appearing in ''A Clash of Kings'' until the [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|third season]]. They did so because of the large number of characters already introduced in season two, and because they couldn't afford to have people "waiting around" for their characters to become central to the plot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westeros.org/GoT/Features/Entry/Interview_with_David_Benioff_and_Dan_Weiss/ |title=Interview with David Benioff and Dan Weiss |publisher=Westeros.org |date=2012-04-09 |accessdate=2012-04-11}}</ref>
* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3--MIgihGs Terror Tease].
 
* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE Shadow Tease].
 
* HBO Trailer: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X66PDW1Mjf8 Power And Grace].
 
* HBO Trailer: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwGILsrdGdM Seven Devils].
 
  
==Cast==
+
===Full Cast===
=== Main cast===
+
;Main cast
 
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*[[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]
 
*[[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]
 
*[[w:Lena Headey|Lena Headey]] as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]
 
*[[w:Lena Headey|Lena Headey]] as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]
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*[[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]] as Ser [[Jorah Mormont]]
 
*[[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]] as Ser [[Jorah Mormont]]
 
*[[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow]]
 
*[[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow]]
*[[w:Liam Cunningham (actor)|Liam Cunningham]] as Ser [[Davos Seaworth]]
+
*[[w:Liam Cunningham|Liam Cunningham]] as Ser [[Davos Seaworth]]
 +
*[[w:Charles Dance|Charles Dance]] as Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
 
*[[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]] as Prince [[Bran Stark]]
 
*[[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]] as Prince [[Bran Stark]]
 
*[[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]] as King [[Robb Stark]]
 
*[[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]] as King [[Robb Stark]]
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*[[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]] as Lord [[Varys]]
 
*[[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]] as Lord [[Varys]]
 
*[[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]] as [[Shae]]
 
*[[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]] as [[Shae]]
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=== Guest cast===
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;Guest cast
 
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The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.
 
The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.
 
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* [[w:Sahara Knite|Sahara Knite]] as [[Armeca]]
 
* [[w:Sahara Knite|Sahara Knite]] as [[Armeca]]
 
* [[w:Maisie Dee|Maisie Dee]] as [[Daisy]]
 
* [[w:Maisie Dee|Maisie Dee]] as [[Daisy]]
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[[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] as Pyromancer [[Hallyne]]
  
 
;At the court of Stannis Baratheon at [[Dragonstone]]:
 
;At the court of Stannis Baratheon at [[Dragonstone]]:
 
* [[w:Kerr Logan|Kerr Logan]] as [[Matthos Seaworth]]
 
* [[w:Kerr Logan|Kerr Logan]] as [[Matthos Seaworth]]
 
* [[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]]
 
* [[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]]
 +
*[[w:Oliver Ford Davies|Oliver Ford Davies]] as [[Maester]] [[Cressen]]
  
 
;At the court of Robb Stark:
 
;At the court of Robb Stark:
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* [[w:Michael McElhatton|Michael McElhatton]] as Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
 
* [[w:Donald Sumpter|Donald Sumpter]] as Maester [[Luwin]]  
 
* [[w:Donald Sumpter|Donald Sumpter]] as Maester [[Luwin]]  
 
* [[w:Ron Donachie|Ron Donachie]] as Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]  
 
* [[w:Ron Donachie|Ron Donachie]] as Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]  
 
* [[w:Kristian Nairn|Kristian Nairn]] as [[Hodor]]  
 
* [[w:Kristian Nairn|Kristian Nairn]] as [[Hodor]]  
* [[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]] as Osha  
+
* [[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]] as [[Osha]]
 +
* [[w:Oona Castilla Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]] as [[Talisa]], of [[Volantis]]
  
 
;At the court of Renly Baratheon at [[Storm's End]]
 
;At the court of Renly Baratheon at [[Storm's End]]
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;At [[Harrenhal]]:
 
;At [[Harrenhal]]:
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* [[w:Ian Whyte (actor)|Ian Whyte]] as Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
 
*[[w:Fintan McKeown|Fintan McKeown]] as Ser [[Amory Lorch]]
 
*[[w:Fintan McKeown|Fintan McKeown]] as Ser [[Amory Lorch]]
 
*[[w:Andy Kellegher|Andy Kellegher]] as [[Polliver]]
 
*[[w:Andy Kellegher|Andy Kellegher]] as [[Polliver]]
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* [[w:Anthony Morris (actor)|Anthony Morris]] as the Tickler
  
 
;Beyond the Wall:
 
;Beyond the Wall:
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* [[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as [[Craster]]  
 
* [[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as [[Craster]]  
 
* [[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly]]
 
* [[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly]]
|
+
*[[w:Simon Armstrong|Simon Armstrong]] as [[Qhorin Halfhand]]
 +
*[[w:Rose Leslie|Rose Leslie]] as [[Ygritte]]
 +
*[[w:Edward Dogliani|Edward Dogliani]] as the "[[Rattleshirt|Lord of Bones]]"
 +
 
 
;Across the Narrow Sea:
 
;Across the Narrow Sea:
 +
* [[w:Nonso Anozie|Nonso Anozie]] as [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]]
 +
* [[w:Ian Hanmore|Ian Hanmore]] as [[Pyat Pree]]
 
* [[w:Amrita Acharia|Amrita Acharia]] as [[Irri]]  
 
* [[w:Amrita Acharia|Amrita Acharia]] as [[Irri]]  
 
* [[w:Roxanne McKee|Roxanne McKee]] as [[Doreah]]
 
* [[w:Roxanne McKee|Roxanne McKee]] as [[Doreah]]
 
* [[w:Elyes Gabel|Elyes Gabel]] as [[Rakharo]] (One Episode Only)
 
* [[w:Elyes Gabel|Elyes Gabel]] as [[Rakharo]] (One Episode Only)
 
* [[w:Steven Cole|Steven Cole]] as [[Kovarro]]
 
* [[w:Steven Cole|Steven Cole]] as [[Kovarro]]
 +
* Nicholas Blan as The [[Spice King]]
 +
* [[w:Laura Pradelska|Laura Pradelska]] as [[Quaithe]]
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}}
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==Marketing==
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HBO released three brief teasers for the second season. The first was released on 11 December 2011, carrying the tagline "The cold winds are rising". It featured Stephen Dillane as Stannis Baratheon announcing his intent to seize the Iron Throne in a voice-over to brief shots of scenes from the new season. The second teaser, published on 29 January 2012, had the eunuch Varys pose a riddle to Tyrion Lannister, again accompanied by brief scenes from the second season. It was viewed 3.5 million times in the first three days after publication, a record for HBO promotional content. The third teaser, published on 29 January 2012.
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 +
* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBrsM_WlfV8 The cold winds are rising].
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* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3--MIgihGs Terror Tease].
 +
* HBO teasers: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE Shadow Tease].
 +
* HBO Trailer: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X66PDW1Mjf8 Power And Grace].
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* HBO Trailer: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwGILsrdGdM Seven Devils].
  
==Episodes==
 
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! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff;"| Title
 
! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff; width:10%"| Directed by
 
! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff; width:40%"| Written by
 
! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff; width:10%"| Original air date
 
! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff; width:10%"| U.S. viewers<br/>(million)
 
|-
 
| 1
 
| [[The North Remembers (TV)|The North Remembers]]
 
| [[w:Alan Taylor (director)|Alan Taylor]]
 
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D. B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]]
 
| 1 April 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"| Deterermined to avenge his father's death, the newly proclaimed king [[Robb Stark]] continues their war against the Lannisters and the boy king [[Joffrey Baratheon]]. But there are more claimants to the Iron Throne, including [[Stannis Baratheon]], who will be supported by a priestess of a strange god. Meanwhile, [[Jon Snow]] and The [[Night's Watch]] continue their trek beyond the [[Wall]], and [[Daenerys]] and the remains of her [[khalasar]] will be forced to cross the [[Red Waste]].<ref>[[w:Game of Thrones (season 2)|Wikipedia Game of Thrones (season 2)]]</ref>
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 2
 
| [[Nightlands (TV)|Nightlands]]
 
| Alan Taylor
 
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & D. B. Weiss
 
| 8 April 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|[[Tyrion Lannister]], the new [[Hand of the King]], tries to control the situation in [[King's Landing]] by oposing [[Cersei]] and her purges. The Stark ward [[Theon Greyjoy]] reunites with his father [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon]] at the Iron Islands. [[Arya]] and the rest of the Night's Watch recruits continue his travel to the Wall. [[Davos Seaworth]] hires a pirate to help King Stannis in the war.<ref>[[w:Game of Thrones (season 2)|Wikipedia Game of Thrones (season 2)]]</ref>
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 3
 
| [[What Is Dead May Never Die (TV)|What Is Dead May Never Die]]
 
| [[w:Alik Sakharov|Alik Sakharov]]
 
| Bryan Cogman
 
| 15 April 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"| Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] arrives at King Renly's camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At Winterfell, Bran Stark will need help to decipher his dreams.<ref>[[w:Game of Thrones (season 2)|Wikipedia Game of Thrones (season 2)]]</ref>
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 4
 
| [[Garden of Bones (TV)|Garden of Bones]]
 
| [[w:David Petrarca|David Petrarca]]
 
| [[w:Vanessa Taylor|Vanessa Taylor]]
 
| 22 April 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] arrives at King [[Renly Baratheon|Renly's]] camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At [[Winterfell]], [[Bran Stark]] will need help to decipher his dreams.<ref>[[w:Game of Thrones (season 2)|Wikipedia Game of Thrones (season 2)]]</ref>
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 5
 
| [[The Ghost of Harrenhal (TV)|The Ghost of Harrenhal]]
 
|David Petrarca
 
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & D. B. Weiss
 
| 29 April 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|In [[Harrenhal]], [[Arya Stark]] is promised help by the mysterious [[Jaqen H'ghar]], one of the three caged prisoners during his trip to the Wall. The new situation at Renly's camp forces Catelyn to flee. Theon sails from [[Pyke]] prepared to prove that he is a true Ironborn. The Night's Watch arrive at an ancient fortress called the [[Fist of the First Men]], where they intend to make a stand. <ref>[[w:Game of Thrones (season 2)|Wikipedia Game of Thrones (season 2)]]</ref>
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 6
 
| [[The Old Gods and the New (TV)|The Old Gods and the New]]
 
|[[w:David Nutter|David Nutter]]
 
| Vanessa Taylor
 
| 6 May 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|Arya has a surprise visitor; [[Daenerys]] vows to take what is hers; [[Joffrey]] meets his subjects; [[Qhorin Halfhand]] gives [[Jon Snow]] a chance to prove himself.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 7
 
| [[A Man Without Honor (TV)|A Man Without Honor]]
 
| David Nutter
 
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & D.B. Weiss
 
| 13 May 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|[[Jaime Lannister]] meets a relative; [[Theon Greyjoy]] hunts; [[Daenerys]] receives an invitation. 
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
| 8
 
| [[The Prince of Winterfell (TV)|The Prince of Winterfell]]
 
| Alan Taylor
 
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & D.B. Weiss
 
| 20 May 2012
 
|
 
|-
 
| colspan="6"|[[Theon Greyjoy]] holds down the fort; [[Arya Stark]] calls in her debt with [[Jaqen H'ghar]]; [[Robb Stark]] is betrayed; [[Stannis]] and [[Davos Seaworth]] approach their destination.
 
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| 9
 
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Game of Thrones
Season 2
Season 2 DVD Cover.jpg
No. of episodes 10
Country of origin United States
Network HBO
Release
Original run April 1 – June 3, 2012
DVD release February 19, 2013
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List of episodes

Season 2 of Game of Thrones is the second season of the series. It began filming on 25 July 2011, with production expected to last until December 2011 or January 2012. The series is due for transmission in Spring 2012. The series will consist of ten episodes.

Season 2 is closely based on A Clash of Kings, the second novel in the Song of Ice and Fire novel series by George R.R. Martin. Some characters and elements from the first novel, A Game of Thrones, have been held back for the second season and some other elements were brought forward into the first for production reasons. In addition, some storylines and events that happened off-page in the book will be depicted on-screen for the series, and some elements from the third novel, A Storm of Swords, will be brought forward into the second season, in particular to give the character of Jaime Lannister more screen-time.

Plot

Season 2 spans several months on a world where the seasons last for years at a time. The Seven Kingdoms are at war, with the King in the North, Robb Stark, fighting to win independence for his people. Robb decides that he must win the allegiance of the fiercely independent ironborn to his cause, and sends his best friend Theon Greyjoy to treat with his father. Meanwhile, Joffrey Baratheon holds the Iron Throne with the backing of the powerful House Lannister, but his uncle Renly has also claimed the throne with the support of House Tyrell, whose armies are much larger. As they struggle for the throne, Tyrion Lannister arrives in King's Landing to take matters in hand.

However, there is another faction entering the picture. Stannis Baratheon, Robert's younger brother and Renly's older, has also claimed the Iron Throne. A proven battle commander and veteran of several wars, Stannis is known to be utterly without mercy to his enemies and will do what is right even if it destroys him. Advising him is Melisandre, an enigmatic priestess from the east, who believes Stannis is meant for a greater destiny, and Ser Davos Seaworth, an honest and honorable man uneasy with the shift in power at Stannis' court.

Far to the east, Daenerys Targaryen has hatched the only three dragons in the world. Eventually they will grow into terrifying monsters capable of destroying cities at her command, but for now they are still hatchlings and vulnerable. With her khalasar gone, Daenerys and her small band of followers must find a way across a forbidding wasteland and find new allies to support her claim to the Iron Throne.[1]

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "The North Remembers" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 1 April 2012 3.86[2]
Deterermined to avenge his father's death, the newly proclaimed king Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters and the boy king Joffrey Baratheon on the Iron Throne. Tyrion arrives in King's Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king's excesses. Meanwhile on the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon claim the throne of his late brother's as well and plots an invasion, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of R'hllor. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons and khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night's Watch continue their trek beyond the Wall and must shelter with a devious wildling.
2 "Nightlands" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 8 April 2012 3.76[3]
In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei Lannister for alienating the king's subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night's Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany's scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos Seaworth enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King's Landing.
3 "What Is Dead May Never Die" Alik Sakharov Bryan Cogman 15 April 2012 3.77[4]
Lady Catelyn Stark arrives at King Renly's camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At Winterfell, Bran Stark will need help to decipher his dreams.
4 "Garden of Bones" David Petrarca Vanessa Taylor 22 April 2012 3.65[5]
Lady Catelyn Stark arrives at King Renly's camp to negotiate an alliance. Tyrion also tries to gain supports for Joffrey's cause by proposing three different marriages. At Winterfell, Bran Stark will need help to decipher his dreams.
5 "The Ghost of Harrenhal" David Petrarca David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 29 April 2012 3.90[6]
In Harrenhal, Arya Stark is promised help by the mysterious Jaqen H'ghar, one of the three caged prisoners during his trip to the Wall. The new situation at Renly's camp forces Catelyn to flee. Theon sails from Pyke prepared to prove that he is a true Ironborn. The Night's Watch arrive at an ancient fortress called the Fist of the First Men, where they intend to make a stand.
6 "The Old Gods and the New" David Nutter Vanessa Taylor 6 May 2012 3.88[7]
Theon completes his master stroke. In King's Landing, the Lannisters send Myrcella from harm's way in the nick of time. Arya Stark comes face to face with a surprise visitor; Daenerys vows to take what is hers; Robb and Catelyn receive crucial news; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin Halfhand gives Jon Snow a chance to prove himself.
7 "A Man Without Honor" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 13 May 2012 3.69[8]
Tywin Lannister begins searching Harrenhal for an assassin. Ygritte continues her attempts to seduce Jon and, after a momentary lapse in Jon's concentration, she escapes him and leads him into a trap. Still shaken from the riot, Sansa Stark is horrified when she awakens to find that she has had her first period. In Robb's camp, a failed escape attempt by Jaime leaves a guard dead and Catelyn worries about the camp's desire for retribution. In Qarth, the warlock Pyat Pree reveals to Daenerys that he stole her dragons, but gives her the opportunity to reunite with them before slaughtering the Council of Thirteen and establishing Xaro Xhoan Daxos as king of Qarth.
8 "The Prince of Winterfell" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 20 May 2012 3.86[9]
Theon Greyjoy receives a visitor and holds down the fort. Arya Stark calls in her final debt with Jaqen H'ghar in a way that displeases him. King Robb Stark is betrayed. Tyrion and Varys find common ground. Dany ignores Jorah's advice. Stannis and Davos Seaworth approach their destination, and Davos is offered a reward.
9 "Blackwater" Neil Marshall George R. R. Martin 27 May 2012 3.38[10]
Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis' fleet attacks Blackwater Bay. King's Landing becomes the stage of the most decisive battle of the War of the Five Kings.
10 "Valar Morghulis" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 3 June 2012 4.20[11]
Tyrion awakens to find his circumstances have changed. Joffrey gives his subjects a reward. Luwin offers Theon advice while he incites the passion within his men. Jaqen H'ghar bestows a gift upon Arya. Daenerys soon finds herself in a strange place.

Production

HBO ordered a second season of Game of Thrones on 19 April 2011, two days after the series premiere.[12] The second season obtained a 15% increase in budget in order to be able to stage the war's most important battle,[13] the Battle of the Blackwater, in episode nine.

Filming took place during 106 shooting days. During three-quarters of those, two crews ("Dragon" and "Wolf") were working simultaneously in different locations.[14] Filming took place in Northern Ireland, include The Linen Mill Film & Television Studios, Banbridge, Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim, Gosford Castle, outside Markethill in County Armagh and also at Downhill Strand in County Londonderry and at the Paint Hall studio facility in Belfast. Additional filming, particularly of the Night's Watch storyline will take place in Iceland, on the Vatnajökull glacier, in November 2011. Malta will not be used for filming in Season 2, with the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia standing in for King's Landing and Qarth.[15][16]

Casting

Casting for Season 2 began in May 2011.[17]

Returning characters

With the exception of Conan Stevens, whose role of Gregor Clegane was recast with Ian Whyte, all Season 1 actors whose characters are still alive returned for Season 2.[18]

The principal cast is now headlined by Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) instead of Sean Bean.[19] Dinklage, who in the first season was featured at the end of the cast list, signed on to the series for six seasons.[20]

New characters

Given the very large cast of characters in Martin's novels, the producers had to fill a great number of additional speaking roles – Martin has estimated the second season's cast as the largest on television.[21] The new actors include, in order of their appearance:

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 8

Uncast characters

Several characters from A Clash of Kings are not known to have been cast for season two. These include:

Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have said that they would delay the introductions of several key characters first appearing in A Clash of Kings until the third season. They did so because of the large number of characters already introduced in season two, and because they couldn't afford to have people "waiting around" for their characters to become central to the plot.[49]

Full Cast

Main cast
Guest cast

The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.

At the court of Joffrey Baratheon at King's Landing

Roy Dotrice as Pyromancer Hallyne

At the court of Stannis Baratheon at Dragonstone
At the court of Robb Stark
At the court of Renly Baratheon at Storm's End
On the Iron Islands
Bound for the Wall
At Harrenhal
Beyond the Wall
Across the Narrow Sea

Marketing

HBO released three brief teasers for the second season. The first was released on 11 December 2011, carrying the tagline "The cold winds are rising". It featured Stephen Dillane as Stannis Baratheon announcing his intent to seize the Iron Throne in a voice-over to brief shots of scenes from the new season. The second teaser, published on 29 January 2012, had the eunuch Varys pose a riddle to Tyrion Lannister, again accompanied by brief scenes from the second season. It was viewed 3.5 million times in the first three days after publication, a record for HBO promotional content. The third teaser, published on 29 January 2012.



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