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Game of Thrones

The Escapist's coverage of HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martins' epic fantasy series continues with recaps and commentary of each episode. Check back here every week to prove to the New York Times that there's more to this wonderful fantasy retelling than just "boy fiction."

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Episode 10: "Fire and Blood"
Justin Clouse posted on 20 Jun 2011 21:45
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True to its title, the final episode of Game of Thrones delivers both fire and blood.

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Commentary on "Fire and Blood"
Greg Tito posted on 20 Jun 2011 21:00
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The best conclusion any fanboy could wish for.

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Commentary on “Baelor”
Greg Tito posted on 15 Jun 2011 14:00
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Wherein our hero loses his honor

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Baelor
Susan Arendt posted on 15 Jun 2011 14:00
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Of course, this means war.

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Commentary on “The Pointy End”
Greg Tito posted on 7 Jun 2011 18:00
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"Boy fiction" my ass.

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Episode 8: "The Pointy End"
Justin Clouse posted on 7 Jun 2011 18:00
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Armies assemble in the bid for family and the Iron Throne.

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Commentary on “You Win or You Die”
Greg Tito posted on 31 May 2011 22:00
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Ned Stark just doesn't grok this game at all.

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Episode 7: "You Win or You Die"
Susan Arendt posted on 31 May 2011 21:00
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Ned is honorable, brave, and in really big trouble.

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Commentary on "A Golden Crown"
Greg Tito posted on 23 May 2011 21:00
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The best part of the series are the minor characters.

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Episode 6: "A Golden Crown"
Susan Arendt posted on 23 May 2011 21:00
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So many good ideas go wrong this week.

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Episode 5: The Wolf and the Lion
Susan Arendt posted on 16 May 2011 21:29
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Tyrion and Ned have more in common than they'd like this week.

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Commentary on “The Wolf and the Lion”
Greg Tito posted on 16 May 2011 21:00
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Intrigue with a capital "BAM"

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Commentary on "Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things"
Justin Clouse posted on 9 May 2011 23:25
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The fourth episode excels in the detail-work but falters in some other areas.

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Recap - Episode 4: "Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things"
Susan Arendt posted on 9 May 2011 23:25
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This week, Tyrion discovers he's not quite as clever as he thought, and Ned meets a very interesting blacksmith.

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Commentary on "Lord Snow"
Justin Clouse posted on 2 May 2011 21:49
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The tension starts to rise in the kingdom of Westeros.

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