Although technically based on A Clash of Kings, the second book in George R.R. The second season of Game of Thrones is an ensemble show, but it does not, strictly speaking, lack a protagonist. “And I am not, threaten me again and I’ll have you thrown into the sea.” “Ned Stark is a man of honor,” Varys replies with feigned shock. I understand how this game is played,” Tyrion says. Shortly after being appointed to replace Stark as Hand of the King, sort of a prime minister with dictatorial powers, Tyrion Lannister, played by the fantastic Peter Dinklage, explains to Varys, the kingdom of Westeros’ spymaster, why he won’t also lose his head. That’s because (spoiler alert) Stark was publicly beheaded at the whim of tween megalomaniac King Joffrey Lannister at the end of last season. Martin’s bestselling books, premieres this Sunday on HBO, it will do so without first-season protagonist Ned Stark. When the second season of Game of Thrones, the fantasy series based on George R.R. This review contains major spoilers for the first season of Game of Thrones and minor spoilers for the second season. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter.
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