Ep 9. The Dance of Dragons
- TVMA
- June 7, 2015
- 52 min
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9.4 (50,633)
The Dance of Dragons is the ninth episode of the fifth season of the hit television series Game of Thrones. This episode primarily focuses on two major events: the ongoing siege of Meereen and the highly anticipated Pit Fighting Tournament.
In Meereen, tensions continue to rise as the Sons of the Harpy launch a surprise attack on the city. Daenerys Targaryen and her advisors are quick to respond, but find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers. Meanwhile, outside the city walls, the Unsullied continue to struggle with the ongoing insurgency and are forced to resort to increasingly brutal tactics in order to maintain control.
Amidst the chaos, Daenerys decides to reopen the fighting pits in order to bolster support from the Meereenese people. This decision leads to the second major event of the episode: the Pit Fighting Tournament. Here, several of the series' most popular characters engage in a brutal showdown against one another, each fighting for different motives and allegiances.
As the tournament progresses, tensions rise and loyalties are tested as characters are forced to face their own moral dilemmas. In the end, the shocking conclusion of the tournament sets the stage for even bigger events to come.
Overall, The Dance of Dragons is a thrilling and action-packed episode which delivers on the series' trademark twists and turns. With multiple major events occurring simultaneously, it sets the stage for what promises to be an explosive finale to the season.