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

Joffrey sets Sansa aside to marry Margaery and ally with the Tyrells. Tyrion fears for his and Shae’s safety now that Tywin is Hand.

Melisandre gives Stannis a new hope.

Brienne and Jaime are spotted by Stark soldiers, whom she kills.

Catelyn fails to dissuade Robb from marrying Talisa, breaking his promise to wed one of Walder Frey’s daughters.

At the House of the Undying in Qarth, Daenerys successfully retrieves her dragons, who breathe fire, killing Pree. She seals Daxos and her traitorous servant inside his empty vault and claims his other possessions which Jorah says will buy a small ship.

In Winterfell, Theon asks his men to fight Robb’s army, but they knock him unconscious and leave; Winterfell is torched. Dying Maester Luwin convinces Brandon and Rickon to escape with Osha to the Wall for Jon’s protection.

After Arya, Hot Pie and Gendry escape Harrenhal, H’ghar gives Ara a special coin to find him in Braavos. Before her, he magically changes his face.

North of the Wall, Halfhand forces Jon to kill him to prove his loyalty to the Wildlings. An army of White Walkers and dead men surrounds the Fist of the First Men; Sam hides, watching in horror as they pass.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Alan Taylor.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 03 June 2012.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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