- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Mark Braxton
The sweeping saga really flaunts its extras in episode two, with long migrations snaking across the screen on horseback. In fact, the land of Westeros is almost too populous, as there’s so much hierarchy and interrelationship for viewers to take in.
Wisely, then, the makers concentrate on the people of the frozen North, where there’s a ticking time-bomb. Young scally Bran Stark lies unconscious after an attempt on his life, having discovered a shocking secret. Despite his mother’s bedside vigil, Bran is looking increasingly vulnerable...
In a world awash with swaggering machismo and brutish deeds, it’s cheering to see scenes of tenderness. Game of Thrones has a scope (and a budget) that other dramas would kill for, but it’s a moot point how much we really care for these characters.
About this programme
2/10. Bran clings to life as Ned prepares to head south with the king - only for the youngster to come under attack once more. Jon discovers a different side to Tyrion when he accompanies him on a journey to the Wall, while Daenerys becomes more assertive toward her new husband, the warlord Khal Drogo. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean, Mark Addy and Peter Dinklage.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Lord Eddard `Ned' Stark
- Sean Bean
- King Robert Baratheon
- Mark Addy
- Queen Cersei Lannister
- Lena Headey
- Jaime Lannister
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Tyrion Lannister
- Peter Dinklage
- Jon Snow
- Kit Harington
- Lady Catelyn Stark
- Michelle Fairley
- Robb Stark
- Richard Madden
- Bran Stark
- Isaac Hempstead-Wright
- Sansa Stark
- Sophie Turner
- Arya Stark
- Maisie Williams
- Prince Joffrey Baratheon
- Jack Gleeson
- Daenerys Targaryen
- Emilia Clarke
- Viserys Targaryen
- Harry Lloyd
- Khal Drogo
- Jason Momoa
- Illyrio Mopatis
- Roger Allam
Crew
- Director
- Tim Van Patten
- Writer
- David Benioff
- Writer
- DB Weiss
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