Introduction

The second season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered in the US on HBO on 01 April 2012, and concluded on 03 June 2012.

It was broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm in the US, consisting of 10 episodes, each running approximately 50-60 minutes.

The season mostly covers the events of A Clash of Kings, the second novel of the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. HBO ordered the second season on 19 April 2011, which began filming in July 2011, primarily in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Croatia and Iceland.

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Outline

In King’s Landing, Tyrion becomes acting Hand of the King, much to Cersei’s dismay.

At Dragonstone, Stannis proclaims allegiance to the priestess Melisandre’s God of Light and claims the Iron Throne, having revealed Joffrey’s bastardy.

Joffrey orders King Robert’s bastard sons slaughtered. One, Gendry, along with the disguised Arya, have escaped the city and are being taken to Castle Black.

Having won three victories, Robb Stark, who is now proclaimed as the King of the North, offers the Lannisters peace in exchange for the North’s independence and Sansa’s and Arya’s safe return. He sends Theon to gain Balon Greyjoy’s support, and Catelyn to seek an alliance with Renly Baratheon, who also claims the crown.

Beyond the Wall, the Night’s Watch shelters with Craster and his daughters/wives.

In Essos, as her people slowly die in the Red Waste, Daenerys dispatches three riders to conduct reconnaissance.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Alan Taylor.
• Writer(s): David Beioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 01 April 2012.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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