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The Door

  • Episode aired May 22, 2016
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  • 57m
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Ellie Kendrick and Kae Alexander in Game of Thrones (2011)
Tyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.
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Sansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers t... Read allSansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers.Sansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers.

  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • George R.R. Martin
    • David Benioff
    • D.B. Weiss
  • Stars
    • Peter Dinklage
    • Emilia Clarke
    • Kit Harington
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    9.7/10
    85K
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    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • George R.R. Martin
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
    • Stars
      • Peter Dinklage
      • Emilia Clarke
      • Kit Harington
    • 67User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Tyrion Lannister
    Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke
    • Daenerys Targaryen
    Kit Harington
    Kit Harington
    • Jon Snow
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Davos Seaworth
    Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten
    • Melisandre
    • (as Carice Van Houten)
    Sophie Turner
    Sophie Turner
    • Sansa Stark
    Nathalie Emmanuel
    Nathalie Emmanuel
    • Missandei
    Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams
    • Arya Stark
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Lord Varys
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    • Bran Stark
    Kristofer Hivju
    Kristofer Hivju
    • Tormund Giantsbane
    Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen
    • Theon Greyjoy
    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Daario Naharis
    Gwendoline Christie
    Gwendoline Christie
    • Brienne of Tarth
    Tom Wlaschiha
    Tom Wlaschiha
    • Jaqen H'ghar
    Iain Glen
    Iain Glen
    • Jorah Mormont
    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Three-Eyed Raven
    • (as Max Von Sydow)
    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • George R.R. Martin
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
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    10rmillington-15383

    Best Episode of Game of Thrones yet - No Spoilers

    This episode is just a reminder of why this is absolutely the best show on TV, the quality of writing is ridiculous, there is no other piece of media in any form that makes me feel the way this show makes me feel. Absolutely astonishing in every possible way, head and shoulders above any other show or movie or book in my opinion. This show hit its stride in the first season and has rarely slowed down even a little, and when it did it consistently raced ahead later on in the season Exciting, funny, harrowing, beautiful and terrifying, saying this show has it all is an understatement. This episode (among some other notable episodes) had me in shock. 10 out of mutha-f**king 10.
    10connormatthews-31890

    Genius

    Hands down, "the door" is my favorite GoT episode. It is absolutely genius and has all the feels in it. Credit does go to George R. R. Martin for being a literary genius with one particular character (will not spoil), but how the directors portrayed George's concept in this episode was INCREDIBLE. Not to mention how mind blowing this episode was. Two thumbs up.
    10deltaop

    An Explosive Ride

    I was sitting at the very edge of my seat during the last few minutes of this episode. It was explosive, mind-blowing, and having ramifications that would completely alter the Game of Thrones universe. Bran's new ability that is revealed during the closing moments of this episode is the biggest thing in the show since the White Walker's existence was proved.

    The storyboarding is once again epic. The episode was perfectly paced and so is this season so far. It started off very slow and it looked like the showrunners are stalling the storyline. But now we know, it was all a perfect setup for this mid-season climax.

    Suffices to say, tonight's episode ranks among the very best of GoT. The storyline has finally picked up some pace this season and old mysteries are being unraveled.

    I definitely, look forward to next week's episode in the hope that it will continue what's been set off in 'The Door' and build on it in a massive way!
    10choclate_bouy

    Amazing Breathtaking Storytelling.

    How should I start???? Wow This episode was a mixture of emotions and mysteries i never thought that they would top "Hard home" but they actually did with topnotch storytelling and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. This is the best episode of the season and definitely one of the great ones. Finally game of thrones is getting the pace we all wanted and in this one oh boy You get that quite a lot . This season started off quite slow there were complains of game of thrones losing its charm and all that. I guess they are saving the best for last. you'll see plenty of new characters and start to understand them quickly that's why this show is so good it makes you care for the characters no matter how bad it is so watch it people before anyone spoils it for you ... It's Mind blowing .
    10AlphaCyanide

    Wow..

    No comments. This is the first episode of GoT that made my eyes water. There were many emotional parts before and I never cried to those. Something about this episode: The acting or the background score idk. But it really made me emotional.

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      With Summer's death, only two Stark direwolves are still alive: Nymeria (Arya's) and Ghost (Jon's). Jon is the only one still in possession of his, as Arya set Nymeria loose to spare her from being put down after biting Joffrey.
    • Goofs
      During the play when the King, with entrails hanging out, falls to the stage saying "I die, and here I now must lie, oh whoa." When he speaks the words "lie, oh whoa" a cellphone can be heard ringing.
    • Quotes

      Hodor: Hold the door.

    • Connections
      Featured in Thronecast: Book of the Stranger (2016)
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      Main Title
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      Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sibenik, Croatia(Bravos, Meereen)
    • Production companies
      • Television 360
      • Startling
      • Bighead Littlehead
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      57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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