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

Catelyn attempts to unite the Baratheon brothers against the Lannisters, but Stannis demands Renly’s loyalty to him as king. Littlefinger visits Catelyn and offers to trade Jaime for her daughters.

Davos witnesses Melisandre giving birth to a shadow creature.

Joffrey publicly abuses Sansa as revenge for Robb’s victories until Tyrion intervenes. Tyrion releases Pycelle and dismisses him from the Small Council. When Tyrion discovers Cersei’s incestuous relationship with their cousin, Lancel, he blackmails Lancel into spying on Cersei, threatening to reveal the relationship to Joffrey.

Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal castle as captives. Prisoners are systematically tortured to death until Tywin arrives and demands they be used as labour. Recognising Arya is a girl, he makes her his servant without knowing her true identity

After an exhausting journey through the desert, Daenerys arrives at the prosperous city of Qarth. Daxos, a member of the Council of Thirteen, persuades fellow councilmen to allow Daenerys and her retinue to enter the city.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Petrarca.
• Writer(s): Vanessa Taylor.
• Release Date: 22 April 2012.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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