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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Character Guide: New & Familiar Faces
by Kofi Outlaw
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Game of Thrones Season 2 Character Guide
[UPDATE: We posted a version of this Guide earlier, but now have many new additions to share. Enjoy!]
Finally,Game of Thrones season 2 is upon us, and love for HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series is at an all-time high. Fans of the Song of Fire & Ice book series already know what's in store for the show, but for those who entered the world of Westeros through a television screen, be warned: this world is about to get much bigger.
There are many new faces and places that will be introduced in Game of Thrones season 2, and today we have a rundown of some the characters we'll be seeing - including both new faces and familiar faces like Tyrion Lannister and House Stark's surviving members (Arya, Sansa, Catelyn, Robb, Bran and Jon Snow). We've also included a brief synopsis about each character's role in the upcoming season - and it's all SPOILER-FREE.
Finally,Game of Thrones season 2 is upon us, and love for HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series is at an all-time high. Fans of the Song of Fire & Ice book series already know what's in store for the show, but for those who entered the world of Westeros through a television screen, be warned: this world is about to get much bigger.
There are many new faces and places that will be introduced in Game of Thrones season 2, and today we have a rundown of some the characters we'll be seeing - including both new faces and familiar faces like Tyrion Lannister and House Stark's surviving members (Arya, Sansa, Catelyn, Robb, Bran and Jon Snow). We've also included a brief synopsis about each character's role in the upcoming season - and it's all SPOILER-FREE.
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Two things:
1) Drogo’s bloodriders didn’t join Dany. Their duty is to die defending the khal, or die when he dies. Her new bloodriders are younger Dothraki.
2) Wow. Just wow, for how Brienne looks. Like I said on Facebook, the short hair really is a shocker. Practical yes, but she really looks like a dude with it. I’m interested to see how Gwendoline Christie (so pretty) does acting the part.
Number one is most definitely correct good sir. Drogo’s bloodriders proclaimed themselves Khals and left with most of the khalasar. Dany’s bloodriders are her old bodyguards. There duty was to escort Dany to Vaes Dothrak to join the other Khal widows. She won them to her side after she emerged from the funeral pyre with the dragons. Each of her bloodriders is armed with one of the Khal Dogo’s wedding gifts.
I was afraid they’d go the route of making her ‘ugly female’ but just looking MASCULINE is the best route & most believable for the character so I’m overwhelmed with joy. Androgyny win. I could only hope Glenn Close was an inspiration for Ms. Christie~
I’m really excited for this now. Great recap Kofi. Just what was needed to whet my appetite!
winteriscoming.net
Great site for all things “Thrones.”
I’ve been reading it ever since the adaptation was announced and everyone there is a huge fan of the books. Great resource if you want to dig into the show.
Let’s try that again.
http://winteriscoming.net/
Once again HBO proves when it comes to quality productions they are in a league all there own…look at the details of the sets and character armor ….WOW. !!
“Winter Is Coming”
One of the best series on television. I am counting down the days until season two.
and no edmure tully
No Edmure…yet. Mayhaps he and the Blackfish will be in season 3?
I heard they were breaking up the book into two parts, so I’m assuming he’ll be in the third season
Brienne is PERFECT. Thats is the exact same way I imagine how she looks like in the books. Wow, jsut wow, really.
I need to see her (spoiler:: and Jaime’s) interactions and ACTING but
yes
yes
heck yes
*respectful genderless e-brofist*
This season is going to be stupid.
I think that it was pretty much Catelyn that started the chain of events that will lead to war when she captured Tyrion. I am on my second read of all the books and I’m picking up so much more the second time around, that’s partly due to the fact that I blasted through them like I had the hound on my tail. i actually read the books first and I was pleasantly surprised at how well cast it is. Actually the whole time I was reading it, anytime it was Tyrion I always imagined peter Dinklage. Imagine my surprise!! I still haven’t got that Ser Loras and Renly we’re lovers from ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’, maybe it’s more subtle in the books.
SPOILER ALERT!
Catelyn definitely set off a chain of events. BUT, it was all because of what other people (Littlefinger mainly) had told her. She captured Tyrion because of the conversation with Littlefinger about the dagger. Littlefinger no doubt expected this would set the Starks against the Lannisters, and would end with so many of them dead that their would be a power vacuum (and possibly a newly widowed Cat).
She may have been a part of starting a war, but she was just a pawn.
Also, the cast is perfect! Stannis looks a little less imposing(?) than the way I read him in the books. But I suppose how he speaks and carries himself will matter more.
**spoiler alert**
I don’t think Catelyns actions caused the war – the Lannisters were waiting for war while King Robert was still alive, I think they used it as an excuse… Secondly, it’s depicted in the show that Cat didn’t want Ned to take the position of “Hand”… but in the books she was the one who convinced him to go, using the letter Lysa sent as proof he needed to be close to the king for his protection… You will see as the series goes on that not all the good guys are good and not all the bad guys are bad, (just like in real life)
Spoiler. Exactly. Littlefinger is the mastermind behind the conflict in the South, and the Boltons (mainly Roose) are the masterminds behind the conflict in the North. Both want more secure upward mobility, though neither is actually aspiring to the Iron Throne. Remember, it was the second Reek (Ramsay Bolton) who whispered in Theon’s ear once he chose to take over Winterfell, and it was actually Ramsay that started the first there’s-no-going-back-now violence by killing Sir Rodrick (in the book). The Boltons ensured that they could take out the Starks and maintain the support of the Northern lords by using Theon as a scapegoat for their demise. Baelish took out Jon Arryn and convinced Lysa to write her sister notifying them of Cersei’s supposed involvement with Arryn’s death which really began the Stark’s involvement with the Iron Throne/Lannisters in the first place. Baelish’s plotting is actually responsible for Joffrey’s death as well, as he also secures Sansa (heir to winterfell) through Joffrey’s assasination. There is a lot of similarity between the Bolton’s and Baelish though eventually they will have to clash as both are manipulating the current powers for the same position. (Sansa’s claim to winterfell will be stronger than Arya’s claim and Baelish knows that Arya is alive but not actually marrying the bastard Bolton). Ok I am done, but these are really two of the best plot lines, so I hope that we see Ramsay Bolton/second Reek and his role in manipulating theon very soon!
It’s Joffrey, not Joffery.
In the trailer Robb says he loves someone. In the books there is no such character…who is this mysterious lover of Robb’s?
@Anika – Robb gets married in the books. Why wouldnt he tell some girl he loves her? On another note. In no way did I ever read that Loras Tyrell was gay in the books. Did I miss something or is this just Hollywood trying to add gay people into everything that they make? I have nothing against gays, but don’t change the story just to make some sort of point.
yes you did miss something…There are hints through out books 1,2 that Renly is gay but it’s a lot more subtle in the books than the show ….Did Not Renly naming his kings guard the ‘Rainbow Guard’ give you an idea that he was gay ? …it’s a pretty big hint George Martin is giving the reader ..
Oh and I know your referring to Loras in particular but his reaction to a certain event in book 2 pretty much confirms there relationship
Yeah, I agree that there are a lot of subtle hints about it in books 1 and 2. I actually read that between the lines the first time I read the series (before the TV series).
*spoiler*
Anika — I think you missed something… the books are soaked with “read between the lines undertones” regarding Renley and Loras; Even Stannis comments on his inability to father a son…. The show is able to give us a point of view that isn’t in the books, so I think they played that up… and Rob does fall in love with Jeyne Westerling… but she doesn’t come into the picture until the third book, I’m guessing the producers felt like Robb needed something more then war this season.
Its definatley implied that Loras and Renly are getting it on in the books i thought.. more through the gossip of court as to how Margaery was probably still a maid after 2 weeks and how Cersei doesnt like Tommen being trained by Loras.. Its all implied though which i think is better.. The Margaery character has been changed quite a bit.. she does not even speak at this point in the books. Another thing implied is Stannis getting Melisandre pregnant with the shadow thing in the books.. something that is show warts and all in the series. My reasoning is that you have so much to cover is such a short time on TV you need to make some plot points more obvious to move it on quicker.. also people who just watch tv are not as bright as those that read so need it all-spelling-out-for-them.
In the book there is someone, but I do not want to give anything away if you have not gotten there yet. It does not really become a significant plot line until Book 3 I think.
Did you forget Littlefinger, Screenrant?
But finally a picture of Jaqen H’gar! A very cool character, him.
Kofi, I’m interested to know if you write all of these briefs with only the TV show under your belt, or if you have read the books. I guess I’m asking because it would be difficult for me to keep tight-lipped because I’ve read the books. But if you understand this much from just watching the show, congrats. Either way I give you props.
No new photo of Littlefinger in season 2, yet. Sorry. Tywin Lannister is also missing.
I have read all the books, Dan-O – I’m just careful to avoid spoilers in these posts…
And is it just me, or did the actress who plays Myrcella age a good five years? I remember watching S1Ep2 and I thought she looked really young and not as pretty as she looks in that photo.
1st thing i noticed lol, a new actor im guessin
“Monosyllabic” means having one syllable. All Hodor ever says is “Hodor,” which is two syllables. Just sayin.’
Monosyllabic – http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/monosyllabic?s=t
1. having only one syllable, as the word no.
2. having a vocabulary composed primarily of monosyllables or short, simple words.
3. very brief; terse or blunt: a monosyllabic reply.
I believe I’m covered by definition #2
No entry on Littlefinger?
… Just how he’d like it too.
I just watched the teaser for season 2, You Live You Die it was great and i can’t wait for the show to start. Tyrion is the best character.
Does anyone know who Benjen Stark is?
Melisandre has only 1 “L”
You say Daenerys Targaryen is the last Targaryen, but isen’t that old man in the nights watch a Targaryen.
One of the things that really bugs me, besides the lack of the Reeds and Ramsay/Reek in Theon’s ear at Winterfell, is the actress playing Asha. Isn’t Asha supposed to be tall, thin, with long dark hair, and kind of an evil seductress? Instead she is short and plain and that just does not fit. I did not really get that she was a tom boy so to speak in the book, but a woman wanting to rule as a woman (rather than as a man, which is how the actress is playing Asha). This was just a real let down to me, though Asha as a sex bomb with a sword probably would have caused some eye rolling from me as well…ha.