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Season 5 – Game of Thrones

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Apr 2015

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George R.R. Martin's best-selling book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" is brought to the screen as HBO sinks its considerable storytelling teeth into the medieval fantasy epic. It's the depiction of two powerful families -- kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and honest men -- playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and to sit atop the Iron Throne. Martin is credited as a co-executive producer and one of the writers for the series, whose shooting locations include Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia and Spain.

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Critics Consensus

Bloody action and extreme power plays return full throttle, as Game of Thrones enjoys a new-found liberation from the world of the source material, resulting in more unexpected thrills.

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Tim Goodman

The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 21, 2015

There is indeed much to love in this series, even as it lurches forward in season five.

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Sarah Larson

The New Yorker

Oct 20, 2015

The episode ends with a decision that makes you want to cheer.

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Kelly Lawler

USA Today

Oct 20, 2015

The fifth season of Game of Thrones saw many of our characters - some our favorites, some less so - rise higher than they have in the whole five seasons.

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Confessions From A Geek Mind

Jul 16, 2020

4/5

Series 5 of Game of Thrones will be remembered as the most depressing series in its entire history.

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Fiona Flynn

entertainment.ie

Jan 2, 2020

Yes, we may be so far up to our neck with denial we can't see straight, but hey, we like it here.

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Julie McDowall

The Herald (Scotland)

Jun 28, 2018

Beginners, forget it. Loyal fans, however, will be overjoyed.

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Esqueleto5678 T

@RT15316404 Sep 12, 2026

From this point on, the series takes a narrative and logical step down. The battles are still very good, and I really liked Stannis’s ending. Honestly, it was a great conclusion for a great character. The pacing and storyline are still very good, and the villain is excellent and genuinely terrifying. It’s a great season, but it’s not on the same level as the first four. 8/10.

Lina S

@RT57332892 Sep 9, 2026

Probably the heaviest season of them all—it seems like they throw in a lot of filler, but in reality, they give you all the context and the reasons behind what will happen later. Here we see Cersei's slip-up, the collapse of Meereen, and Jon Snow as commander.

Connor S

@CWSutherland Aug 17, 2026

5 and 6 I am giving the same take on: Thrones at its best.

David G.

@RT25716413 Aug 4, 2026

I thought it was great. Shows what religious tr*sh fanatics do like the rep*blicans when they have the power. Arresting the queen and others for h*mosexuality? Its none of anyone's go*d*mn business what someone does in their bed

James C

@jecavs Jul 25, 2026

If you are this deep into the series you already know how good it is. This season kicks ass like the ones before it.

Amy S

@RT41409035 Jul 23, 2026

I hate this show. And whoever made it.

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Peter Dinklage

Tyrion Lannister

Lena Headey

Queen Cersei Lannister

Emilia Clarke

Daenerys Targaryen

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Ser Jaime Lannister

Aidan Gillen

Petyr Baelish

Iain Glen

Ser Jorah Mormont

Episode 1

Aired Apr 12, 2015

The Wars to Come

Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin; Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion; Dany faces a new threat; Jon is caught between two kings.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 19, 2015

The House of Black and White

Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne runs into trouble on the road; Cersei fears for her daughter's safety in Dorne; Ellaria Sand seeks revenge; Stannis tempts Jon.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 26, 2015

High Sparrow

In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband; Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.

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Episode 4

Aired May 3, 2015

Sons of the Harpy

The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive; Jaime and Bronn head south; Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.

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Episode 5

Aired May 10, 2015

Kill the Boy

Daenerys makes a difficult decision; Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally; Brienne searches for Sansa; Theon remains under Ramsay's control.

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Episode 6

Aired May 17, 2015

Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

Arya begins training; Jorah and Tyrion encounter slavers; Trystane and Myrcella make plans; Jaime and Bronn reach their destination; the Sand Snakes attack.

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Episode 7

Aired May 24, 2015

The Gift

Jon prepares for conflict; Sansa tries to talk to Theon; Brienne waits for a sign; Stannis remains stubborn; Jaime tries to reconnect with family.

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Episode 8

Aired May 31, 2015

Hardhome

Arya makes progress with her training; Sansa confronts an old friend; Cersei finds herself struggling; Jon travels.

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Episode 9

Aired Jun 7, 2015

The Dance of Dragons

Stannis faces a difficult decision; Jon returns to the Wall; Mace visits the Iron Bank; Arya encounters someone from her past; Dany oversees a celebration of athleticism.

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Episode 10

Aired Jun 14, 2015

Mother's Mercy

Stannis begins to march; Dany is surrounded by strangers; Cersei seeks forgiveness; Jon is challenged.

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