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Game of Thrones Season 6

10 episodes

Season 6 Review

⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.

Following the shocking developments at the conclusion of season five, including Jon Snow’s bloody fate at the hands of Castle Black mutineers, Daenerys’ near demise at the fighting pits of Meereen, and Cersei’s public humiliation in the streets of King’s Landing, survivors from all parts of Westeros and Essos regroup to press forward, inexorably, towards their uncertain individual fates. Familiar faces will forge new alliances to bolster their strategic chances at survival, while new characters will emerge to challenge the balance of power in the east, west, north and south.

Season Review

The comeback season: Jon’s resurrection, the Battle of the Bastards (the best directed hour of the series, a battlefield that feels like drowning), Cersei’s Green Trial wildfire vengeance and coronation (a villain’s coronation, the show’s boldest structural move), the Winds of Winter cold open, and Dany finally sailing west. The show is now fully past the books and the seams show a little, but the spectacle and character payoff are enormous.

Episodes

1
The Red Woman
Summary Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again. Our Take A quiet, downbeat opener that spends most of its hour checking in on…
2016-04-24 ★ 7.4
2
Home
Summary Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. In King’s Landing, Jaime advises Tommen. Tyrion demands good news, but has to make his own. At Castle Black, the Night’s Watch stands…
2016-05-01 ★ 7.8
3
Oathbreaker
Summary Daenerys meets her future. Bran meets the past. Tommen confronts the High Sparrow. Arya trains to be No One. Varys finds an answer. Ramsay gets a gift. Our Take…
2016-05-08 ★ 7.4
4
Book of the Stranger
Summary Tyrion strikes a deal. Jorah and Daario undertake a difficult task. Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation. Our Take A mostly setup episode that gets by on…
2016-05-15 ★ 7.8
5
The Door
SummaryTyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but…
2016-05-22 ★ 7.9
6
Blood of My Blood
SummaryAn old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam's family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak,…
2016-05-29 ★ 7.5
7
The Broken Man
SummaryThe High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.Our TakeA tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your…
2016-06-05 ★ 7.5
8
No One
Summary Jaime encounters a hero; the High Sparrow fixates on another prey; Arya hatches a new plan; Yara and Theon plot their next move; Olenna and Cersei discuss their families’…
2016-06-12 ★ 7.2
9
Battle of the Bastards
SummaryRamsay surprises his audience. Jon retaliates. Dany is true to her word.Our TakeA solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
2016-06-19 ★ 8.4
10
The Winds of Winter
Summary Alliances are made, the High Sparrow is holding trials at King’s Landing, Daenerys is sailing for the Seven Kingdoms and a new King of the North is crowned. Our…
2016-06-26 ★ 8.9