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Game of Thrones S4E2 — The Lion and the Rose
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Game of Thrones•Season 4•Episode 2

The Lion and the Rose

9.7/10 · 91,917 votesApr 13, 201453 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

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The Lannisters and their guests gather in King's Landing; Stannis loses patience with Davos; Ramsay finds a purpose for his pet.

Directed byAlex Graves
Written byGeorge R.R. Martin
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Cast18

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Tyrion 'The Halfman' Lannister

Kit Harington

Kit Harington

Jon Snow

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Sir Jaime 'Kingslayer' Lannister

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Cersei Lannister

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke

Daenerys Targaryen

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Davos Seaworth

Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams

Arya Stark

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Ser Jorah Mormont

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Brandon 'Bran' Stark

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Tywin Lannister

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Sansa Stark

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George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin

Writer

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Alex Graves

Director

Anette Haellmigk

Anette Haellmigk

Director of Photography

K

Katie Weiland

Editor

Rob Bottin

Rob Bottin

Makeup Effects Designer

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Episode Summary

"The Lion and the Rose" is episode 2 of Game of Thrones season 4. It scored 9.7/10 from 91,917 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 9.3). Directed by Alex Graves and written by George R.R. Martin, it aired on April 13, 2014.

Next: E3 · Breaker of ChainsBest of Season 4