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Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 10

Valar Morghulis

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AIRED: Jun 03, 2012

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Game of Thrones: The Wide World of Westeros

Season 2 drew to a close with the world of Westeros, and the threats to its well being, growing bigger and bigger.

By Tim Surette, Jun 04, 2012

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ending was epic

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By ManpreettSing, Jan 16, 2013

ending was epic
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THE DEFINITION OF UNEXPECTED

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By DespinaPitaro, Oct 03, 2012

WHITE WALKERS AT LAST................
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Oh Death...

10

By ionee24, Jun 22, 2012

...won't you spare Winterfall another year. But what is this, that Sam can see with ice cold hands taking hold of him. When summer is gone and winter takes hold, who will have mercy on Daenery's soul.

Oh, Valar morghulis, death is thy name. It doesn't respect anyone, it doesn't even respect horses. Death can be as cold as the white walkers, it could be as merciful as maester Luwin's, it could even be a gift - like Jaqen would put it - a gift Osha has learnt to give, a gift Jaqen taught Arya to wish, a wish Jon offers to the Half Hand, a gift as cruel as Theon & Joffrey can be.

For the Undying, Death is nothing but the first step into another journey, as Khal Drogo tries to explain Daenery holding their son in his arms. A journey some must make together, a journey sometimes we must make alone. Until the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, Daenerys, mother of Dragons, sets on a journey of her own, one that may take a long, long while to reunite her with her sun and stars. For there's only one thing we say to death on this show and that is: "Not Today".moreless
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Great show... but

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By JeremyHerbert, Jun 22, 2012

I am enjoying the tv series and looking forward to season 3, but...

Having read the books, I am dissapointed when the tv series does not keep true to it. The fall of Winterfell just didn't make sense, maybe it will be explained in season 3 hopefully, but it made it look like the Ironborn surrendered and then the north men came in and ransacked Winterfell or did the Ironborn burn it as they left (not a good move if you're surrendering). And now the whole Reek story line is in danger of being lost, and this was more plausable and really could have been included easily in a few minutes of footage. Although funny I would have left out Theons speech and kept the original version.

The Daenerys storyline I just find a bit confusing, this is not how I remember it from the Books, and its getting a bit long winded.

Jon Snow and Qhorin Halfhand it took 3 or 4 scenes to try explain what Qhorin was intending, and was done a lot better in the book (Jon if we're taken by the wildlings do whatever it takes to convince them you're a turncloak, that's an order).

And yes I aggree 10 episodes is too few to try and cram it all in.

But I wont complain too much or like all the other good shows the next season will get cancelled. Keep the episodes coming!moreless
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Valar Morghulis

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By TrueTvWatcher, Jun 11, 2012

Valar Morghulis was a superb season two finale of Game of Thrones though I feel some parts could have been better. I really enjoyed watching because the episode covered the story lines of almost all the characters in some way. Certain scenes definitely made me feel and there were some great character moments through out. I loved how Jaime and Brienne interacted and she showed him just how bad a$$ she can be! Arya received an interesting offer from

Jaqen H'ghar. Jon Snow fights for his life and prepares to meet the King beyond the wall, and those scenes were great. Rob makes some hasty decisions not knowing his home has been burnt to a crisp while Bran and his brother suffer another loss. Tyrion had a great scene as Lord Varys bids him farewell and give him some bad news. Shea really made the day better and I was tingling with emotion when she declared herself to him. Stannis confronts Melisandre and they have rekindled their connection after looking into the flames. The best parts for me, as always, were the scenes with Daeneryus. It was awesome how she entered the tower by herself and went through the enchantments laid out by the Warlocks of the House of Undying. There was a ton of symbology and magic. I loved how confident she is and when she finally found her Dragons it was the best thing ever! I can't go on enough about how awesome it was when she talked with them and they planned their escape together. She also reestablished fear for those who would betray or use her. Sam gets left behind and witnesses the White Walkers and their undead army marching towards the wall. It was so scary when it looked at him, but decided he wasn't a threat and kept moving. It's scream was eerie and makes me want more. This episode really covered whats happening in the world. I loved how it all tied together as well. The small details really made this episode fantastic! I look forward to the next season!!!!!!!!! I can't get enough!moreless
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- The phrase "valar morghulis", the title for this episode, is High Valyrian meaning "all men must die". It is a traditional greeting in certain parts of Essos. "Valar dohaeris" (which is the title of the next episode, the season 3 premiere), meaning "all men must serve", is the traditional response to it. Along with Dothraki and Skroth, High Valyrian is one of the fictional languages created for the show by David J. Peterson based on what George R.R. Martin envisioned for his "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels which "Game of Thrones" is an adaptation of.
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- Varys: (to Tyrion Lannister) There are many who know that without you this city faced certain defeat. The king won't give you any honors, the histories won't mention you, but we will not forget.
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- Petyr Baelish: (after Joffrey Baratheon had chosen Margaery Tyrell over Sansa Stark) My Lady. My sincerest condolences.
  Sansa Stark: They're right, I'm not good enough for him.
  Petyr Baelish: You shouldn't say that. You'll be good enough for many things. He'll still enjoy beating you, and, now that you're a woman, he'll be able to enjoy you in other ways as well.
  Sansa Stark: But if he's not marrying me...
  Petyr Baelish: He'll let you go home? Joffrey's not the sort of boy who gives away his toys. You have a tender heart, just like your mother did at your age. I can see so much of her in you. She was like a sister to me. For her sake, I'll help get you home.
  Sansa Stark: King's Landing is my home now.
  Petyr Baelish: Look around you. We're all liars here, and every one of us is better than you.
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- Tyrion Lannister: Well?
  Shae: (after seeing Tyrion's badly cut face) You are a mess.
  Tyrion Lannister: I'm a monster as well as a dwarf...you should charge me double.
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