Introduction

The fourth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered in the United States on HBO on 06 April 2014, and concluded on 15 June 2014.

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

The season is adapted primarily from the second half of A Storm of Swords, along with elements of A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons, all novels from the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. The series is adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.

HBO ordered the fourth season on 02 April 2013, which began filming in July 2013. The season was filmed primarily in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Croatia.

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Outline

Tommen is crowned king; to Margaery’s surprise, Cersei encourages her to marry Tommen. Tywin asks Oberyn to be a judge at Tyrion’s trial and swears his innocence in Elia’s rape and murder.

In the Vale, Littlefinger takes Sansa to the Eyrie where she is reunited with her aunt, Lysa Arryn, who pressures Littlefinger to marry her that same day. It is revealed that Lysa and Littlefinger killed Jon Arryn and framed the Lannisters. Lyse plans for Sansa to marry her son, Robin, an emotionally immature prepubescent boy.

The Hound mocks Arya practicing her water dancing and disparages Syrios Forell’s fighting style.

Brienne learns that Podrick lacks practical squiring skills but is impressed he killed a Kingsguard to protect Tyrion.

Beyond the Wall, Jon’s group find and defeat the mutineers. Unknown to Jon, Bran and his companions are captives there. Locke attempts to kidnap Bran in the confusion, but Hodor, warged into by Bran, kills him and frees the others. Jojen convinces Bran that they must continue north, while Jon’s men are burning Craster’s Keep and free his daughter/wives.

In Meereen, after Jorah informs Daenerys that Astapor and Yunkai have reverted to slavery, she postpones invading Westeros to instead rule as queen until Slaver’s Bay is truly free.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Michelle MacLaren.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 04 May 2014.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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