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

Myrcella, Jaime and Cersei’s daughter, is sent to Dorne for protection.

Theon captures Winterfell and executes Ser Rodrik Cassel. Osha, the captive Wildling, along with Hodor, helps Brandon and Rickon escape.

Robb reunites with the healer Talisa Maegyr.

At the Fist of the First Men, Jon captures a Wildling named Ygritte, but is separated from his patrol while pursuing her after she escapes.

Joffrey incites a riot at King’s Landing, in which he is nearly killed and Sansa almost raped. Tywin allows Littlefinger to seek the Tyrells’ allegiance.

At Harrenhal, Arya has H’ghar kill an officer who is suspicious of her.

Robb receives news about Theon’s treachery and sends men to retake Winterfell.

At Qarth, Daenerys works to procure a ship to transport an army to Westeros while keeping Daxos at bay. One of Daenerys’ maids is killed and her dragons stolen.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Nutter.
• Writer(s): Vanessa Taylor.
• Release Date: 06 May 2012.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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