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* And now we have the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_YktnQRGB8 official trailer]] for season 4. Oh the great things we'll get to see. The battle of Castle Black, the Royal Wedding, Bran beyond the wall, lots of interesting character interactions (including some very promising ones that weren't in the book due to the lack of appearing [=POVs=]...Jaime/Joffrey and Varys/Oberyn, anyone?).

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* And now we have the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_YktnQRGB8 official trailer]] for season 4. Oh the great things we'll get to see. The battle of Castle Black, the Royal Wedding, Bran beyond the wall, lots of interesting character interactions (including some very promising ones that weren't in the book due to the lack of appearing [=POVs=]... Jaime/Joffrey and Varys/Oberyn, anyone?).
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* A few VERY brief snippets in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeB1-tdgL80 teaser]] for the season 4 finale reveal yet another showdown of utter badasses....only this one never happened in the books. [[spoiler: BRIENNE VS SANDOR! PLACE YOUR BETS NOW PEOPLE.]]

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* A few VERY brief snippets in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeB1-tdgL80 teaser]] for the season 4 finale reveal yet another showdown of utter badasses....badasses... only this one never happened in the books. [[spoiler: BRIENNE VS SANDOR! PLACE YOUR BETS NOW PEOPLE.]]
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* In episode 5 all eight of the Sand Snakes are confirmed to exist in the show, when some fans might have feared that some of the girls might have been written out, just because of LoadsAndLoadsofCharacters in the show.

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* In episode 5 all eight of the Sand Snakes are confirmed to exist in the show, when some fans might have feared that some of the girls might have been written out, just because of LoadsAndLoadsofCharacters LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters in the show.
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* * [[Creator/CiaranHinds Ciarán Hinds]], AKA [[Series/{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.

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* * [[Creator/CiaranHinds Ciarán Hinds]], AKA [[Series/{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.
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* The episode that GRRM will be writing in Season Two? The provisional title is "Blackwater". According to Creator/GeorgeRRMartin's blog, the episode will be directed by Creator/NeilMarshall, who is famous for directing ''Film/DogSoldiers'', ''Film/TheDescent'', ''Film/{{Doomsday}}'' and ''Film/{{Centurion}}''.

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* The episode that GRRM will be writing in Season Two? The provisional title is "Blackwater". According to Creator/GeorgeRRMartin's blog, the episode will be directed by Creator/NeilMarshall, Neil Marshall, who is famous for directing ''Film/DogSoldiers'', ''Film/TheDescent'', ''Film/{{Doomsday}}'' and ''Film/{{Centurion}}''.

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* The Iron Islands will finally be focused on again in season 6, with the filming of an infamous bridge, and the casting of Pilou Asbæk as fan favourite Euron Greyjoy. He's not Mads Mikkelsen, but Pedro Pascal has insured hope from fans when relative unknowns are cast in popular roles.

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* The Iron Islands will finally be focused on again in season 6, with the filming of an infamous bridge, and the casting of Pilou Asbæk as fan favourite Euron Greyjoy. He's not Mads Mikkelsen, but Pedro Pascal has insured hope from fans when relative unknowns are cast in popular roles.roles.
* The return of Brynden "Blackfish" Tully, and signs that Jaime is headed for the Riverlands, has many hopeful that Jaime's story is getting back on track after the not-so popular detour he took in Season 5.

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* Season 5 episode 8 "Hardhome": [[spoiler:Winter has arrived]].

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* Season 5 episode 8 "Hardhome": [[spoiler:Winter has arrived]].arrived]], and an insight is given into a disturbing event that is only described in scant second-hand details in the books.


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** Other flashbacks, including of Ned's childhood, will be included.


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** Other absent characters will be returning, including Osha, Rickon and Walder Frey.
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* Established characters getting recast with new actors is usually not that popular among the fans. But when the new actor in question is the legendary Creator/MaxVonSydow, to appear as the Three-Eyed Raven, it's a different story...

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* Established characters getting recast with new actors is usually not that popular among the fans. But when the new actor in question is the legendary Creator/MaxVonSydow, to appear as the Three-Eyed Raven, it's a different story...story...
* The Iron Islands will finally be focused on again in season 6, with the filming of an infamous bridge, and the casting of Pilou Asbæk as fan favourite Euron Greyjoy. He's not Mads Mikkelsen, but Pedro Pascal has insured hope from fans when relative unknowns are cast in popular roles.
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* Fans were overjoyed when acting powerhouse Creator/IanMcShane got cast in a yet unknown role for season 6.

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* Fans were overjoyed when acting powerhouse Creator/IanMcShane got cast in a yet unknown role for season 6.6.
* Established characters getting recast with new actors is usually not that popular among the fans. But when the new actor in question is the legendary Creator/MaxVonSydow, to appear as the Three-Eyed Raven, it's a different story...
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* When Isaac Hempstead-Wright [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/game-of-thrones-bran-stark-isaac-hempstead-wright-season-6-1201539733/ confirmed]] that he's returning for Season 6, fans are so excited that Bran's subplot from ''Literature/ADanceWithDragons'' will be shown most especially when Isaac mentioned that Bran "has some interesting visions".

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* When Isaac Hempstead-Wright [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/game-of-thrones-bran-stark-isaac-hempstead-wright-season-6-1201539733/ confirmed]] that he's returning for Season 6, fans are so excited that Bran's subplot from ''Literature/ADanceWithDragons'' will be shown most especially when Isaac mentioned that Bran "has some interesting visions".visions".
* Fans were overjoyed when acting powerhouse Creator/IanMcShane got cast in a yet unknown role for season 6.
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* Season 6 casting call contains a description that sounds a lot like Ser Arthur Dayne, meaning a possible Tower of Joy flashback.

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* Season 6 casting call contains a description that sounds a lot like Ser Arthur Dayne, meaning a possible Tower of Joy flashback. The [[https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Zafra_%28Guadalajara%29 Castillo de Zafra]] getting confirmed as a shooting location for season 6 drives the point further home.
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* Season 6 casting call contains a description that sounds a lot like Ser Arthur Dayne, meaning a possible Tower of Joy flashback.

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* Season 6 casting call contains a description that sounds a lot like Ser Arthur Dayne, meaning a possible Tower of Joy flashback.flashback.
* When Isaac Hempstead-Wright [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/game-of-thrones-bran-stark-isaac-hempstead-wright-season-6-1201539733/ confirmed]] that he's returning for Season 6, fans are so excited that Bran's subplot from ''Literature/ADanceWithDragons'' will be shown most especially when Isaac mentioned that Bran "has some interesting visions".
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* Season 5 episode 8 "Hardhome": [[spoiler:Winter has arrived]].

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* Season 5 episode 8 "Hardhome": [[spoiler:Winter has arrived]].arrived]].
* Season 6 casting call contains a description that sounds a lot like Ser Arthur Dayne, meaning a possible Tower of Joy flashback.
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* The same casting call also suggests the much-belated appearance of legendary MemeticBadass Randyll Tarly.

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* The same casting call also suggests the much-belated appearance of legendary MemeticBadass Randyll Tarly.Tarly.
* Season 5 episode 8 "Hardhome": [[spoiler:Winter has arrived]].
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* The same casting call also suggests the appearance of legendary MemeticBadass Randyll Tarly.

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* The same casting call also suggests the much-belated appearance of legendary MemeticBadass Randyll Tarly.
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* The casting call for season 6 suggests that Euron Greyjoy will appear: a fan favourite, and a sign of the Greyjoy plotline returning.

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* The casting call for season 6 suggests that Euron Greyjoy will appear: a fan favourite, and a sign of the Greyjoy plotline returning.returning.
* The same casting call also suggests the appearance of legendary MemeticBadass Randyll Tarly.
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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...

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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...far...
* The casting call for season 6 suggests that Euron Greyjoy will appear: a fan favourite, and a sign of the Greyjoy plotline returning.

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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...
* Cersei is led to a prison cell by order of the High Sparrow, the man she thought she could manipulate to get rid of Margery. The moment has "[[LaserGuidedKarma karma never forgets]]" written all over it. Admit it: you were cheering for the religious fanatics at that point...

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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...
* Cersei is led to a prison cell by order of the High Sparrow, the man she thought she could manipulate to get rid of Margery. The moment has "[[LaserGuidedKarma karma never forgets]]" written all over it. Admit it: you were cheering for the religious fanatics at that point...
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* Cercei is led to a prison cell by order of the High Sparrow, the man she thought she could manipulate to get rid of Margery. The moment has "[[LaserGuidedKarma karma never forgets]]" written all over it. Admit it: you were cheering for the religious fanatics at that point...

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* Cercei Cersei is led to a prison cell by order of the High Sparrow, the man she thought she could manipulate to get rid of Margery. The moment has "[[LaserGuidedKarma karma never forgets]]" written all over it. Admit it: you were cheering for the religious fanatics at that point...
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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...

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* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...far...
* Cercei is led to a prison cell by order of the High Sparrow, the man she thought she could manipulate to get rid of Margery. The moment has "[[LaserGuidedKarma karma never forgets]]" written all over it. Admit it: you were cheering for the religious fanatics at that point...
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* The first four episodes leaking the day before the season 5 premiere. Of course, DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the quality wasn't top-notch and and someone will get fired for it, but for impatient fans this definitely was like an early christmas.

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* The first four episodes leaking the day before the season 5 premiere. Of course, DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the quality wasn't top-notch and and someone will get fired for it, but for impatient fans this definitely was like an early christmas.christmas.
* The increasing mentions of the R+L LoveDodecahedron in season 5 suggest that a certain long awaited reveal won't be far...
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** And once the actual casting was revealed, the fans were particularly excited for Dame [[Series/TheAvengers Diana]] [[Film/OnHerMajestysSecretService Rigg]] as Olenna.

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** And once the actual casting was revealed, the fans were particularly excited for Dame [[Series/TheAvengers Diana]] [[Film/OnHerMajestysSecretService Rigg]] Creator/DianaRigg as Olenna.



* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4 (to be played by Chilean actor Pedro Pascal).

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* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4 (to be played by Chilean actor Pedro Pascal).Creator/PedroPascal).



* [[Series/{{Sherlock}} Mark Gatiss]] will star in Season 4 as Braavosi banker Tycho Nestoris.
* [[Series/{{Rome}} Indira Varma]] has often been mentioned by fans as an ideal potential casting choice for the Red Viper's paramour Ellaria Sand. [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/25/game-of-thrones-rome-actress/ Well, here you go.]]

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* [[Series/{{Sherlock}} Mark Gatiss]] Creator/MarkGatiss will star in Season 4 as Braavosi banker Tycho Nestoris.
* [[Series/{{Rome}} Indira Varma]] Creator/IndiraVarma has often been mentioned by fans as an ideal potential casting choice for the Red Viper's paramour Ellaria Sand. [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/25/game-of-thrones-rome-actress/ Well, here you go.]]



* Long-standing fan favorite [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] has been cast as Doran Martell. The first set pictures of him in full costume confirm that this was a great casting choice.
* The casting of [[Film/TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.

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* Long-standing fan favorite [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] favourite Creator/AlexanderSiddig has been cast as Doran Martell. The first set pictures of him in full costume confirm that this was a great casting choice.
* The casting of [[Film/TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] Creator/JonathanPryce as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.
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** As of the second episode, it's official. HesBack.
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* The first four episodes leaking the day before the season 5 premiere. Of course someone will get fired for it, but for impatient fans this definitely was nice...

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* The first four episodes leaking the day before the season 5 premiere. Of course course, DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the quality wasn't top-notch and and someone will get fired for it, but for impatient fans this definitely was nice...like an early christmas.
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* Tom Wlaschiha (aka [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jaqen H'ghar]]!) appearing in the Season 5 cast list, though it's still unclear whether he will actually play Jaqen or just a Faceless Man who happens to sport his looks.

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* Tom Wlaschiha (aka [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jaqen H'ghar]]!) appearing in the Season 5 cast list, though it's still unclear whether he will actually play Jaqen or just a Faceless Man who happens to sport his looks.looks.
* The first four episodes leaking the day before the season 5 premiere. Of course someone will get fired for it, but for impatient fans this definitely was nice...

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* Long-standing fan favorite [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] has been cast as Doran Martell.
* The casting of [[Film/TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.

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* Long-standing fan favorite [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] has been cast as Doran Martell.
Martell. The first set pictures of him in full costume confirm that this was a great casting choice.
* The casting of [[Film/TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.choices.
* The Season 5 trailers look reeeeally good. Also: Tyrion will get to see Drogon!
* Tom Wlaschiha (aka [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jaqen H'ghar]]!) appearing in the Season 5 cast list, though it's still unclear whether he will actually play Jaqen or just a Faceless Man who happens to sport his looks.
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* Long-standing fan favorite [[StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] has been cast as Doran Martell.

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* Long-standing fan favorite [[StarTrekDeepSpaceNine [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Alexander Siddig]] has been cast as Doran Martell.
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* The episode that GRRM will be writing in Season Two? The provisional title is "Blackwater". According to GeorgeRRMartin's blog, the episode will be directed by NeilMarshall, who is famous for directing ''Film/DogSoldiers'', ''Film/TheDescent'', ''{{Doomsday}}'' and ''{{Centurion}}''.

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* The episode that GRRM will be writing in Season Two? The provisional title is "Blackwater". According to GeorgeRRMartin's Creator/GeorgeRRMartin's blog, the episode will be directed by NeilMarshall, Creator/NeilMarshall, who is famous for directing ''Film/DogSoldiers'', ''Film/TheDescent'', ''{{Doomsday}}'' ''Film/{{Doomsday}}'' and ''{{Centurion}}''.''Film/{{Centurion}}''.
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* Creator/PeterDinklage as Tyrion Lannister. SeanBean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.

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* Creator/PeterDinklage as Tyrion Lannister. SeanBean Creator/SeanBean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.



* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Meera and Jojen Reed (EllieKendrick and Thomas Brodie-Sangster respectively), and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.

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* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Meera and Jojen Reed (EllieKendrick (Creator/EllieKendrick and Thomas Brodie-Sangster respectively), and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.
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* The casting of [[TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.

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* The casting of [[TomorrowNeverDies [[Film/TomorrowNeverDies Jonathan Pryce]] as the High Sparrow has been considered by some as one of the most inspired casting choices.

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