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Complete Guide to Season 4 of GAME OF THRONES: Top 155 Links to Videos, Podcasts, News, Games & More

Maj Canton - April 22, 2014

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HBO’s award-winning series GAME OF THRONES returns for its fourth season on Sunday, April 6 (9-10pm ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Be there or lose your head.


Based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” GAME OF THRONES is a story about honor, family, betrayal, love, ambition, power, and – above all – survival, which follows several ruling families as they vie for the ultimate prize: the right to sit on the Iron Throne and reign over the seven kingdoms of Westeros.

 

 

 

 


Season 4, which is based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords," the third and arguably most acclaimed book in Martin’s series, picks up where Season 3 left off.


Encouraged by the Red Wedding slaughter in the Riverlands that wiped out many of their Stark nemeses, the Lannisters' hold on the Iron Throne remains intact…but can they survive their own egos, as well as new and ongoing threats from the south, north and east? While an unbowed Stannis Baratheon continues to rebuild his army in Dragonstone, a more immediate danger comes from the south, as Oberyn Martell, the Lannister-loathing "Red Viper of Dorne," arrives at King's Landing to attend Joffrey's wedding to Margaery Tyrell, and perhaps act on an ulterior agenda. In the north, a depleted Night's Watch seems overmatched against the inexorable Wall advances of Mance Rayder's army of wildlings, which in turn is being trailed by an even more formidable foe: the undead White Walkers. As if that weren't enough, Daenerys Targaryen, accompanied by her menacing trio of dragons and army of Unsullied, is poised to liberate Meereen, the largest city in Slaver's Bay, which could ultimately provide her with enough ships to sail to Westeros and reclaim the Iron Throne.


Want to know what to expect from the start of Season 4? Check out our Episode Guide for the first four episodes!


Episode Guide

If you want to know nothing about the episodes at all, skip this section. This episode guide includes general episode descriptions provided by HBO.

 

Episode #31: "Two Swords"
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by D. B. Weiss.
Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) welcomes a guest to King's Landing. At Castle Black, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) finds himself unwelcome. Dany (Emilia Clarke) is pointed to Meereen, the mother of all slave cities. Arya (Maisie Williams) runs into an old friend.

Episode #32: "The Lion and the Rose"
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m)
Written by George R.R. Martin; directed by Alex Graves.
Tyrion lends Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) a hand. Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) and Margaery (Natalie Dormer) host a breakfast. At Dragonstone, Stannis (Stephen Dillane) loses patience with Davos (Liam Cunningham). Ramsay (Iwan Rheon) finds a purpose for his pet. North of the Wall, Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) sees where they must go.

Episode #33: "Breaker of Chains"
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Tyrion ponders his options. Tywin (Charles Dance) extends an olive branch. Sam (John Bradley) realizes Castle Black isn't safe, and Jon proposes a bold plan. The Hound (Rory McCann) teaches Arya the way things are. Dany chooses her champion.

Episode #34: "Oathkeeper"
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michelle MacLaren.
Dany balances justice and mercy. Jaime tasks Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) with his honor. Jon secures volunteers while Bran, Jojen (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), Meera (Ellie Kendrick) and Hodor (Kristian Nairn) stumble on shelter
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Episode #35: "First of His Name"
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Michelle MacLaren.
Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown's next move. Dany discusses future plans. Jon embarks on a new mission
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Episode #36: "The Laws of Gods and Men"
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alik Sakharov.
Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) set sail with a new strategy. Dany meets with supplicants. Tyrion faces down his father in the throne room
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Episode #37: "Mockingbird"
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alik Sakharov.
Tyrion enlists an unlikely ally. Daario (Michiel Huisman) entreats Dany to allow him to do what he does best. Jon's warnings about the Wall's vulnerability fall on deaf ears.


Episode #38: "The Mountain and the Viper"
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Mole’s Town receives unexpected visitors. Littlefinger’s motives are questioned. Ramsay attempts to prove himself to his father. Tyrion’s fate is decided.


Episode #39: "The Watchers on the Wall"
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Neil Marshall.
Jon Snow and the rest of the Night’s Watch face the biggest challenge to the Wall yet.


Episode #40: "The Children"
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
An unexpected arrival north of the Wall changes circumstances. Dany is forced to face harsh realities. Bran learns more of his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth of his situation.


Meet the New Cast Members of Season 4!
HBO has confirmed some of the show’s new cast members and what roles they will play, including;

Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell - the Lannister-loathing "Red Viper of Dorne," whoe arrives at King's Landing to attend Joffrey's wedding to Margaery Tyrell -- and perhaps act on an ulterior agenda.

Indira Varma as Ellaria Sand - Oberyn's paramour.

Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Lord Mace Tyrell - the Lord of Highgarden and Warden of the South, whose great wish is that his children marry into the royal family.

Michiel Huisman as Daario Naharis - a mercenary ally to Daenerys. Michiel takes over the role in Season 4 from Ed Skrein, who played the character in Season 3.

Yuri Kolokolnikov as Styr - a wildlings chief.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson as Ser Gregor Clegane (aka The Mountain) - the head of House Clegane. Hafþór replaces Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte, who had each portrayed Gregor in earlier seasons.


Below, check out the Complete Guide to GAME OF THRONES created by TV Tango in honor of the show’s Season 4 debut. In this handy guide, you will find links to help you learn more about the series and prepare for the big premiere! If you know about something that we missed, let us know in the comments!


Podcasts

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


About the Cast & Characters

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


About the Costumes, Props & Sets

Photo: Keith Bernstein / HBO



About the Language, the Land & the Food

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO

 

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


About the Direwolves

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


About the Dragons

Photo: HBO


About the Book Series "A Song of Fire & Ice"

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


Sites for Spoilers & News

Photo: Keith Bernstein / HBO


Online Games & Quizzes

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


Merchandise: Posters, Clothes, Books & Games

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


Photo: Helen Sloan


GAME OF THRONES Travel

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO


 

GAME OF THRONES Sports

Photo: Keith Bernstein / HBO


 

GAME OF THRONES Spoofs

Photo: video capture from JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE clip



Official Sites

Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO

GAME OF THRONES - The HBO Series George R.R. Martin


 

 

You should also check out "Ice and Fire: A Foreshadowing," a 14-minute preview for Season 4 of GAME OF THRONES: