Arya arrives in Braavos. Some of the changes were more well-received than others (the sexual assault scene was heavily criticized and caused great controversy). Theon is forced to face Sansa. "A Day in the Life": Takes you behind-the-scenes of production in three countries, offering an inside look at the production process of Season 5. Cersei confesses her sins. [20] Author George R. R. Martin, who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, did not write an episode for the fifth season as he was working to finish writing the sixth novel of the series, The Winds of Winter. The Wars to Come Lyrics. Olenna Tyrell arrives in King's Landing and warns Cersei that imprisoning Loras has jeopardized their alliance. [35], A very small portion of one episode was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada: the scenes featuring Jon Snow's wolf Ghost (played by animal actor Quigly) who also appears in season 6. Theon kills Myranda after she catches him and Sansa attempting to escape Winterfell. Tyrion and Jorah are sold as slaves. The Boltons easily defeat Stannis' depleted army. Sansa marries Ramsay Bolton. Arya meets her first target. [82], The season was simulcast to 170 countries by HBO and its broadcast partners. On their wedding night, Ramsay, Jon leaves for Hardhome with Tormund and some rangers. Stannis rides south. [57] On Rotten Tomatoes, the fifth season has a 93% approval rating from 50 critics with an average rating of 8.61 out of 10. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Retrieved April 8, 2014. The Lannister family encounters new enemies, including a religious cult that Cersei foolishly empowers; they arrest her and Queen Margaery; Cersei confesses some sins and is released after a walk of atonement. At his army camp, Stannis refuses Melisandre request to sacrifice Shireen to gain the God of Lights favor. Released April 12, 2015. Stannis makes a hard choice. [45] The role was portrayed by Aimee Richardson in the first two seasons. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes make their plans. Daenerys is faced with a difficult decision. Daenerys arrests the heads of Meereen's great families. [54][55], The soundtrack for the season was released digitally on June 9, 2015, and on CD on July 17, 2015. Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.The series is based on George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, A Song of Ice and Fire.The series takes place on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Ever. [34] Locations in Northern Ireland included Titanic Studios, Belfast[35] and the cliff edge of Binevenagh Mountain. Jaime and Bronn sneak into Dorne. "[28] Bryan Cogman added that it made more sense to give the Winterfell storyline to a proven actress who was already popular with viewers than to bring in a new character. ", "Game Of Thrones (experts): "High Sparrow" A changed return to Winterfell charts a new course for Sansa", "Game of Thrones TV Book Club Sansa! Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Many fans felt that his subplot progressed overly slowly in the novels, and his meeting with Daenerys was particularly lauded. [124][125][126] Sky Atlantic, the network serving the United Kingdom and Ireland, aired the premiere the day after HBO, but joined the simulcast for the rest of the season. "Anatomy of an Episode: Mother's Mercy": Behind the scenes of the season finale. Business Insider cites two likely reasons for the lower ratings: backlash over the rape scene in "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken", one of many deviations from the novels throughout the season that "have upset fans," and increased online streaming through HBO Now. Littlefinger informs Cersei that Roose Bolton intends to marry Sansa to Ramsay, and suggests that he lead the knights of the Vale to Winterfell to defeat whichever weakened side wins the conflict between Roose and Stannis. The War of the Five Kings, once thought to be drawing to a close, is instead entering a new and more chaotic phase. Jaime retrieves princess Myrcella from Dorne, but she is murdered. Historically, the finale episodes of each season have beaten the premiere for total number of viewers". Jon makes a difficult decision. Staffel 5 Episode 2 (Game of Thrones 5x02) Arya (Maisie Williams) kommt nach ihrer längeren Schiffsreise endlich in Braavos an, wo sie hofft, Jaqen H'ghar (Tom Wlaschiha) ausfindig machen zu können. The Harpies attack. However, this season showed a significant decline from 8 million viewers at the premiere to 5.4 million at the seventh episode, "The Gift". Sansa discovers Theon is at Winterfell, and Ramsay forces him to apologize to her for supposedly killing her younger brothers. [62] The season finale, "Mother's Mercy" was seen by 8.11 million people, setting a new record and making it the most watched episode of the series. 30.2K 3. 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Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Jon is caught between two kings. "New Characters and Locations": Explores the new societies, cultures and locations of Season 5. [49] At Castle Black and beyond the Wall, new cast members include Michael Condron as Bowen Marsh, First Steward of the Night's Watch. Daenerys attends the grand reopening of the fighting pits. At Loras' inquest, Loras and Margaery both deny his homosexuality. ", "Hollywood Post Alliance® Announces 2015 Award Winners", "Maisie Williams overjoyed as Game of Thrones marches into Guinness World Records 2016", "Game of Thrones: 10 records deserving of the Iron Throne", "Shorty Awards Nominees Include Adele, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer (Exclusive)", "Final Draft Screenwriters Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List", "Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: The Winners List", "Location Managers Awards: The Complete Winners List", "18th CDGA Winners and Honoree Information", "30th ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography", "MTV MIAW 2016 Winners List: J Balvin, Maluma, Plus Who Won At Millennial Awards? [136] According to TorrentFreak, 18 million different IP addresses downloaded the leaked episodes, totaling 32 million downloads during the first week. Tyrion and Jorah enter the ruins of Old Valyria. [19], For the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards, the series was nominated for Best Drama Series. In some countries, it aired the day after its first release. [37] Locations explored for the production included the Alcázar of Seville and the University of Osuna. [127], A half-hour documentary, Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life, aired on HBO on February 8, 2015. HBO ordered the fifth season on April 8, 2014, together with the sixth season, which began filming in July 2014. [56], The fifth season was met with mostly positive reviews, though many deemed it to be weaker than its predecessors. The role of Cersei's daughter Myrcella Baratheon, who is Doran's ward and betrothed to Trystane is played by Nell Tiger Free. Cersei savors her triumph over the Tyrells as new plots are developed in the shadows. Jon Snow becomes Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and serves under Stannis Baratheon, who pursues his claim to the Iron Throne by marching on the rebuilt Winterfell.