Introduction

The fifth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on 12 April 2014 and concluded on 14 June 2015.

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

The season primarily adapts the storylines from A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons, the fourth and fifth novels in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, though it also uses the remaining elements from the third novel, A Storm of Swords, as well as the upcoming sixth novel The Winds of Winter. It also contains original content not found in Martin’s novels. The series is adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

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Outline

Ramsay leads a covert attack on Stannis’ camp, destroying the siege equipment, food stores, and killing many horses. After dispatching Davos to Castle Black to request more supplies, Stannis allows Melisandre to sacrifice Shireen, burning her alive at the stake.

Jon and the other survivors return to the Wall, allowing the Wildlings to pass South.

In Dorne, Doran permits Jaime and Bronn to return to King’s Landing with Myrcella, provided Trystane accompanies them and serves on the small council in Oberyn’s stead. Doran also pardons Ellaria and her daughters.

Arya fails to carry out her first assassination assignment after spotting Trant accompanying Mace Tyrell, the Master of Coin, who has arrived in Braavos to negotiate with the Iron Bank.

In Meereen, combat at Daznak’s fighting pit resume, and Daenerys is stunned to see Jorah among the fighters. His victory is interrupted when the Sons of the Harpy launch a surprise attack. They quickly surround Daenerys and her supporters, including Jorah. Drogon suddenly arrives, burning many Sons of the Harpy; Daenerys mounts Drogon and commands him to fly away.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Nutter.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 07 June 2015.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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