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Summary Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels. Our Take Everything Game of Thrones does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Game of Thrones keeps…

Summary Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay’s control. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Cersei meets the High Sparrow after learning of a clergyman’s embarrassing tale. Meanwhile, Davos talks to Jon about the future of Winterfell, where Ramsay Snow has just learned the identity of his future bride; Arya grows impatient doing menial…

Summary Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne and Podrick find danger while traveling; Cersei worries about Myrcella in Dorne when Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn’s death; Jon is tempted by Stannis. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps…

Summary Varys discusses a conspiracy with Tyrion; Daenerys’ rule faces a new threat; Jon finds himself between two kings; and Cersei and Jaime try to move on from Tywin’s demise. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an…

Summary An unexpected arrival north of the Wall changes circumstances. Dany is forced to face harsh realities. Bran learns more of his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth of his situation. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than…

Summary Jon Snow and the rest of the Night’s Watch face the biggest challenge to the Wall yet. Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of Game of Thrones, make it this one.