Ep 9. The Rains of Castamere
- TVMA
- June 2, 2013
- 60 min
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9.9 (124,896)
Robb Stark and his army continue to wage war against the Lannisters. With marriage to one of House Frey's girls as part of the alliance, he heads to The Twins with his mother Catelyn and his banner lords. Jon Snow infiltrates the wilding camp with Ygritte, and Daenerys Targaryen's army grows larger as she approaches Yunkai. In The Rains of Castamere, tensions are high as Robb and Catelyn attend the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully to Roslin Frey. However, despite assurances from Walder Frey that all will be well, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot. The Starks and Tullys find themselves trapped in a deadly ambush, known to fans as the Red Wedding. Meanwhile, Jon is forced to confront the limits of his loyalty to the Night's Watch amidst the wildings, and Daenerys faces a surprising turn of events in her quest to liberate the enslaved peoples of Essos. This episode is widely regarded as one of the most shocking and pivotal moments in the entire Game of Thrones series, and has left an indelible mark on the show's legacy.