S02E06Game of Thrones season 2 episode 6: The Old Gods and the New
Aired 6 May 201254 minRated TV-MA
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What happens in “The Old Gods and the New”
Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany vows to take what is hers; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin gives Jon a chance to prove himself.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 6 of 10 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
- It runs about 54 minutes.
- Directed by David Nutter, written by Vanessa Taylor.
- TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (220 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Nutter
- Writer
- Vanessa Taylor
- Guest stars
- Rory McCann as Sandor 'The Hound' CleganeGwendoline Christie as Brienne of TarthNatalia Tena as OshaRose Leslie as YgritteTom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'gharMichael McElhatton as Roose BoltonArt Parkinson as Rickon StarkKristian Nairn as Hodor
Credits: TMDB.
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