S01E08Game of Thrones season 1 episode 8: The Pointy End
Aired 5 June 201159 minRated TV-MA
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What happens in “The Pointy End”
Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 10 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 59 minutes.
- Directed by Daniel Minahan, written by George R.R. Martin.
- TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (248 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Daniel Minahan
- Writer
- George R.R. Martin
- Guest stars
- Charles Dance as Tywin LannisterJerome Flynn as BronnJohn Bradley as Samwell 'Sam' TarlyConleth Hill as Lord VarysLino Facioli as Robin ArrynJosef Altin as PyparOwen Teale as Alliser ThorneJames Cosmo as Jeor Mormont
Credits: TMDB.
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