Often cited as the season's (and perhaps the series') peak, Episode 8 delivered a terrifying 20-minute battle sequence against the White Walkers that redefined television production scale.
The season picks up in the bloody wake of Tywin Lannister's death. In King’s Landing, Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) attempts to consolidate power by empowering a religious cult known as the , a move that eventually backfires in the iconic "Walk of Atonement". Meanwhile, in the North, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) is elected Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, leading to a desperate alliance with the Wildlings. Highlights and Standout Moments Season 52015
Incredible visual effects, standout performances by Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey, and the expansion of the world into Dorne and Braavos. Often cited as the season's (and perhaps the
The season concluded with "Mother’s Mercy," featuring several shocking "deaths"—most notably Jon Snow’s—leaving fans in a year-long state of disbelief. Critical Reception Meanwhile, in the North, Jon Snow (Kit Harington)