![]() Also, the opening scene with the ironborn taking Winterfell uses elements from three different chapters: Theon IV, V, and VI (51, 57 and 67). Martin's original work A Clash of Kings: Arya VIII, Daenerys III, Tyrion IX, Bran VI, Jon VI (39, 41, 42, 47, 52). "The Old Gods and the New" is the second episode scripted by the season's new addition to the writing staff Vanessa Taylor, adapting the material taken from the following chapters of George R.R. The episode was directed by David Nutter. ![]() The dragons are ferried to a tower by a mysterious hooded figure. ![]() Returning to Xaro’s mansion, Daenerys and her entourage discover that Qartheen guards, members of her khalasar, and her handmaiden Irri have been killed and her dragons stolen. The Spice King, one of Qarth's ruling Thirteen, rebuffs Daenerys’s entreaties for ships. As Ser Amory enters Tywin's chambers to expose Arya, he drops dead with a poisoned dart in his neck. She manages to escape, and implores Jaqen H'ghar to claim her second life. Ser Amory Lorch catches Arya with stolen war orders concerning Robb. Petyr Baelish arrives, and Arya tries to conceal her face it is unclear whether he recognises her. Bolton proposes sending his bastard son with the forces left at his stronghold, the Dreadfort, and Robb reluctantly agrees, demanding Theon be taken alive so he can personally execute him.Įxasperated at his men's incompetence, Tywin observes that Arya can read well, contradicting her false identity. Receiving news of Theon's betrayal and Ser Rodrik’s execution, Robb declares he will recapture Winterfell, but Roose Bolton advises he will lose what he has gained against the Lannisters. Discovering the nurse is Lady Talisa Maegyr from the Free City of Volantis and sensing Robb's attraction, Catelyn reminds him he is to marry Walder Frey's daughter. Sansa is nearly gang-raped by several men before being rescued by Sandor "The Hound" Clegane.Īs Robb flirts with field nurse Talisa, Catelyn arrives. Tyrion slaps Joffrey and tries to take control, but the Kingsguard refuse to obey him. King Joffrey, struck in the face with manure, orders his guards to kill the crowd, igniting a riot. Myrcella Baratheon is sent to Dorne for her marriage alliance with House Martell. Osha seduces Theon in exchange for her freedom, giving her, Hodor, Bran and Rickon the opportunity to escape Winterfell. Despite the urgings of Bran and others, Theon decapitates Ser Rodrik. When Ser Rodrik spits on Theon, Dagmer insists Theon needs to personally execute him since the other Ironborn will not respect him if he lets that stand. Having taken Winterfell, Theon promises to Bran that he won't harm the inhabitants. With night approaching, Ygritte convinces Jon to share body warmth. Jon recaptures her but is separated from the party. ![]() Qhorin's expedition captures a wildling watchpost, killing all but Ygritte, whom Jon finds himself unable to kill, and she escapes. This episode won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic). The episode's title refers to both the " Old Gods" a religion practiced by the long extinct natives of Westeros, Children of the Forest and still present mainly in the North and the " New Gods," the prevalent religion brought over in the time when the First Men came to Westeros but still present in most of the country. In the episode, a riot breaks out in King's Landing as King Joffrey Baratheon passes through Flea Bottom Theon Greyjoy seizes Winterfell and executes Ser Rodrik Cassel Arya Stark struggles to stay undercover at Harrenhal Robb Stark flirts with Talisa, a field nurse, before learning of Theon's attack Jon Snow and his companions ambush a wildling outpost beyond the Wall and Daenerys Targaryen discovers that her dragons have been stolen in Qarth. The 16th episode of the series overall, "The Old Gods and the New" was written by Vanessa Taylor and directed by David Nutter, his directorial debut for the series. " The Old Gods and the New" is the sixth episode of the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones.
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