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Game of Thrones season 2 episode 5: The Ghost of Harrenhal

Aired 29 April 201255 minRated TV-MA

8.2TMDB · 214 votesMark watched

Where to watch Game of Thrones Season 2 in Australia

Game of Thrones season 2 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and HBO Max (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Fetch TV from $27.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Ghost of Harrenhal”

The Baratheon rivalry ends; Tyrion learns of Cersei's secret weapon; Dany suffers a loss; Arya collects a debt she didn't know was owed.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 10 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 55 minutes.
  • Directed by David Petrarca, written by D. B. Weiss and David Benioff.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (214 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
David Petrarca
Writers
D. B. WeissDavid Benioff
Guest stars
Joe Dempsie as GendryGwendoline Christie as Brienne of TarthJames Cosmo as Jeor MormontEugene Simon as Lancel LannisterFinn Jones as Sir Loras TyrellRoxanne McKee as DoreahNatalia Tena as OshaTom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'ghar

Credits: TMDB.

More from Game of Thrones Season 2

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  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.