Game of Thrones: Season 2
Season 2 of Game of Thrones, consisting of ten episodes, continues the overarching saga introduced in the series premiere. The season follows the ongoing struggle among the seven noble families that vie for control of the mythical land of Westeros. After the death of the previous ruler, multiple claimants press their claims to the Iron Throne, extending the political and military conflict that began in the first seas
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Seven noble families contend for control of Westeros, the central conflict of the series.
- The Iron Throne is vacant after the death of the previous king, prompting multiple claimants.
- Political intrigue and shifting alliances drive the narrative across the continent.
- The series blends fantasy elements with drama and action, emphasizing moral ambiguity.
Season overview
Season 2 of Game of Thrones, consisting of ten episodes, continues the overarching saga introduced in the series premiere. The season follows the ongoing struggle among the seven noble families that vie for control of the mythical land of Westeros. After the death of the previous ruler, multiple claimants press their claims to the Iron Throne, extending the political and military conflict that began in the first season. Throughout the ten episodes, alliances shift, battles are fought, and the stakes of the contest for the throne rise, maintaining the series' focus on intrigue, warfare, and the harsh realities of rule in a fantasy setting. The narrative deepens the complex interplay of power, loyalty, and ambition that defines the show, while preserving its tone of dramatic, morally ambiguous storytelling within the sci‑fi, fantasy, drama, and action‑adventure genres.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The North Remembers
Apr 1, 2012 · 53 min
Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey's crown from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies and water in the Red Waste.
The Night Lands
Apr 8, 2012 · 54 min
Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands.
What Is Dead May Never Die
Apr 15, 2012 · 53 min
Tyrion roots out a spy; Catelyn meets a new king and queen; Bran dreams; Theon drowns.
Garden of Bones
Apr 22, 2012 · 51 min
Catelyn tries to save two kings from themselves; Tyrion practices coercion; Robb meets a foreigner; Dany finds her ally.
The Ghost of Harrenhal
Apr 29, 2012 · 55 min
The Baratheon rivalry ends; Tyrion learns of Cersei's secret weapon; Dany suffers a loss; Arya collects a debt she didn't know was owed.
The Old Gods and the New
May 6, 2012 · 54 min
Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany vows to take what is hers; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin gives Jon a chance to prove himself.
A Man Without Honor
May 13, 2012 · 56 min
Jaime meets a distant relative; Dany receives an invitation; Theon leads a search party; Jon loses his way in the wilderness.
The Prince of Winterfell
May 20, 2012 · 54 min
Theon holds down the fort; Arya calls in her debt with Jaqen; Robb is betrayed; Stannis and Davos approach their destination.
Blackwater
May 27, 2012 · 55 min
Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis' fleet assaults King's Landing.
Valar Morghulis
Jun 3, 2012 · 64 min
Tyrion wakes up in a new world; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself.