There are numerous divergences from the source material: in the books Lord Baelish is sent by the council to negotiate with the Tyrells only after Renly is dead Theon's departure from Pyke is not shown, and Dagmer Cleftjaw is a scarred old master-at-arms who is fond of Theon because Cleftjaw trained him when Theon was a boy Arya is a scullion instead of a cupbearer and is not able to interact with Lord Tywin and the character of Xaro Xhoan Daxos has been drastically changed making him a black heterosexual of humble origins and giving him a vault that is never mentioned in the books. Tyrion's scenes with the Pyromancers and Cersei are taken from the chapters Tyrion V and Tyrion VIII (21 and 37). The script is based on the chapters Daenerys II, Arya VII, Catelyn IV, Jon IV, Bran V, Catelyn V, and Jon V (28, 31, 34, 35, 36, 40, and 44) from George R. Weiss, and the fifteenth in the whole series. "The Ghost of Harrenhal" is the fifth episode of the second season written by the two showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Production Writing The episode was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. He is found dead, and Jaqen signals to Arya that the first life debt has been paid, leaving Arya pleased. She designates "The Tickler", Harrenhal's cruel interrogator, as her first victim. Jaqen H'ghar, disguised as a Lannister guardsman, offers Arya "three lives" in return for saving him and two others from their burning caravan cell. Tywin holds council to discuss Robb Stark.Tywin deduces Arya is a Northerner, but remains unaware of her true identity. When Dagmer proposes assaulting the Northern town of Torrhen's Square, Theon realizes that will leave Winterfell poorly defended for a takeover. First mate Dagmer Cleftjaw explains Theon must win their respect. He tells Osha of his dreams featuring a "three-eyed raven" but she deflects his inquiries.ĭespite Theon's lineage and title, his new ship's crew have little respect for him. Receiving news that Torrhen's Square is under attack, Bran urges Ser Rodrik to raise defenders. Jon volunteers to join Qhorin in eliminating a wildling watchpost. Qhorin warns that the wildlings have become more organized and dangerous under former ranger Mance Rayder. The Night's Watch meet legendary ranger Qhorin Halfhand at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient fortification. Jorah argues that Daenerys must win the Iron Throne on her own, and she eventually agrees. Xaro asks to marry Daenerys in exchange for resources to take King's Landing. The warlock Pyat Pree invites Daenerys to visit the "House of the Undying", while the masked Quaithe warns Ser Jorah of dangers facing Daenerys. Bronn doubts the logistics and odds of Joffrey's idea, so Tyrion claims the cache for his own plan.ĭaenerys holds court at Qarth as her dragons grow. Tyrion learns from Lancel that Cersei is stockpiling King Aerys's dangerously flammable "wildfire", and visits the royal pyromancer, Wisdom Hallyne, who reveals a massive cache of wildfire Joffrey intends to catapult at Stannis' forces. Following Davos' advice, Melisandre's blood magic is not used for the King's Landing assault Stannis gives a reluctant Davos command of the fleet. Stannis arrives, and his dead brother's bannermen swear fealty to him. Loras also blames Stannis, but Littlefinger and Margaery convince him to flee. Brienne swears allegiance to Catelyn, who promises not to interfere with Brienne's vengeance against Stannis. Brienne and Catelyn stop beside a river to discuss her return to Winterfell and Renly's death. Brienne, mistaken for the murderer, is forced to slay Renly's guards and escape with Catelyn. This episode marks the final appearance of Gethin Anthony ( Renly Baratheon).Īs Renly and Catelyn negotiate an alliance, Melisandre's shadow creature kills Renly and disappears. “The Ghost of Harrenhal” is how Arya Stark describes herself while at Harrenhal in A Clash of Kings, the novel on which the season is based, although the phrase is not heard in the episode. Weiss and directed by David Petrarca, his second episode this season. It was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. " The Ghost of Harrenhal" is the fifth episode of the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. Patrick Fitzsymons as Reginald Lannister.Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth.5th episode of the 2nd season of Game of Thrones " The Ghost of Harrenhal"
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