

New cast members in the second season include: Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte).ĭebut: SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, the second season of GAME OF THRONES will be a thrilling journey through an unforgettable landscape. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildlings North of the Wall, adding fresh perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night’s Watch. And Renly, Stannis’ charismatic brother, has maintained his own claim since fleeing King’s Landing. Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late King Robert, rejects Joffrey’s legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack. Daenerys Targaryen looks to shore up her depleted power in the East with her three newborn dragons. Robb Stark, son of Ned Stark, the slain Lord of Winterfell, seeks autonomy in the North and has taken Cersei’s brother Jaime prisoner in battle.

In King’s Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and his uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King.īut the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. Weiss, the ten-episode second season of GAME OF THRONES plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.Ĭreated and executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. The Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning fantasy series begins its second season SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m.

Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic drama set in the world of Westeros, where ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute live in a land whose summers and winters can last years. With the stakes higher than ever before, who will survive the chaos to claim the Iron Throne?īased on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R.

As the cold winds rise and five kings vie for power, bonds are forged and broken, identities are challenged and romance blossoms. PRESS RELEASE – War is coming to Westeros.
