S01E05Game of Thrones season 1 episode 5: The Wolf and the Lion
Aired 15 May 201155 minRated TV-MA
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What happens in “The Wolf and the Lion”
Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 10 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 55 minutes.
- Directed by Brian Kirk, written by D. B. Weiss and David Benioff.
- TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (257 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Brian Kirk
- Writers
- D. B. WeissDavid Benioff
- Guest stars
- Jerome Flynn as BronnConleth Hill as Lord VarysLino Facioli as Robin ArrynEugene Simon as Lancel LannisterFinn Jones as Sir Loras TyrellJulian Glover as Grand Maester PycelleJamie Sives as Jory CasselAlan Paris as Goldcloak
Credits: TMDB.
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