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

Selyse, distraught over Shireen, hangs herself, while half of Stannis’ forces desert. Melisandre flees to Castle Black, and the Boltons easily defeat Stannis. Brienne finds Stannis on the battlefield and executes him for murdering Renly Baratheon.

Sansa and Theon attempt to escape Winterfell, but are caught by Myranda. Theon kills her, and the duo leap from the outer wall together.

Cersei confesses her former relationship with Lancel and must atone by parading the streets naked as jeering crowds pelt her with garbage, spit, and feces. Upon reaching the Red Keep, Qyburn introduces her to a new member of the Kingsguard with complete loyalty.

Jaime, Myrcella, Bronn, and Trystane set sail from Dorne, but Myrcella has been poisoned by Ellaria Sand and soon dies.

Arya is punished, losing her sight, for violating the Faceless Men rules after killing Trant for personal revenge.

Varys arrives in Meereen to govern the city with Tyrion, Grey Worm and Missandei, while Daario and Jorah search for Daenerys, who is captured by a Dothraki horde.

Samwell, Gilly and Little Sam leave Castle Black for Oldtown where Samwell will train as a Maester. Mutineers, including Thorne and Jon’s steward, Olly, fatally stab Jon.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Nutter.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 14 June 2015.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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