S05E01Game of Thrones season 5 episode 1: The Wars to Come
Aired 12 April 201553 minRated TV-MA
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What happens in “The Wars to Come”
Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion. Dany faces a new threat to her rule. Jon is caught between two kings.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 5.
- It runs about 53 minutes.
- Directed by Michael Slovis, written by D. B. Weiss and David Benioff.
- TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (232 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Michael Slovis
- Writers
- D. B. WeissDavid Benioff
- Guest stars
- Charles Dance as Tywin LannisterBrenock O'Connor as OllyRupert Vansittart as Yohn RoyceRoger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace TyrellLino Facioli as Robin ArrynOwen Teale as Alliser ThorneTara Fitzgerald as Selyse BaratheonDominic Carter as Janos Slynt
Credits: TMDB.
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