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The Laws of Gods and Men

  • Episode aired May 11, 2014
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  • 51m
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Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones (2011)
Game of Thrones: The Laws of Gods and Men
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Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.

  • Director
    • Alik Sakharov
  • Writers
    • George R.R. Martin
    • David Benioff
    • D.B. Weiss
  • Stars
    • Peter Dinklage
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Lena Headey
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.7/10
    69K
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    • Director
      • Alik Sakharov
    • Writers
      • George R.R. Martin
      • David Benioff
      • D.B. Weiss
    • Stars
      • Peter Dinklage
      • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
      • Lena Headey
    • 72User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Tyrion Lannister
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Jaime Lannister
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Cersei Lannister
    Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke
    • Daenerys Targaryen
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Tywin Lannister
    Natalie Dormer
    Natalie Dormer
    • Margaery Tyrell
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Davos Seaworth
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Stannis Baratheon
    Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen
    • Theon Greyjoy
    Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon
    • Ramsay Snow
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Lord Varys
    Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli
    • Shae
    Iain Glen
    Iain Glen
    • Jorah Mormont
    Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal
    • Oberyn Martell
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Grand Maester Pycelle
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    Ian McElhinney
    • Barristan Selmy
    Mark Gatiss
    Mark Gatiss
    • Tycho Nestoris
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    • Mace Tyrell
    • Director
      • Alik Sakharov
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    10champion_qusai

    Tyrion's hearing is finally underway and it's not as satisfying as he hopes.

    Best episode. The writing, the directing, the intense drama and most of all the standout acting by Peter Dinklage makes this episode the best of the season. Thoroughly improvised, so I've heard, and beautifully written. Shae delivers the performance of her role and gives the proper support to Tyrion Lannister's breakout scene. It's exciting to see the events that lead on from this episode. Tyrion's outburst is the highlight of the entire episode. On the other side we see The City of Braavos.

    A must-watch episode of the series.

    10/10
    10himanshudhumash

    Dwarf has made it big!!!

    Finally, he gets to do what he is best at. Tyrion Lannister is a fighter, stood against all odds and smarter than anyone in the seven kingdoms! The episode was something "edge of the seat" thing. Unlike previous episodes of the season, this brings to the fore a more character in the GOT. Good to see the Bravvos for the first time and a power packed performance by Ser Davos, a brilliant & convincing speech. The episode was a delight, in short!! Looking & hoping ahead more episodes matching the same standards. Besides setting a benchmark for the forthcoming episodes, this one has also given an indication, yet making it extremely secretive, of what lies ahead..yes!! More drama and more suspense, and I bet no TV series has ever gone this far to make its audience cling to their seats and waiting for Sundays to come. I could not resist thinking of what would be the next turn of events...I am not an ardent watcher of the serials but GOT has really got me this time for which I would be glad for my entire life. Tyrion you are all time favorite man!!!
    10rafaelquintanilha_

    My opinion

    One of the bests game of thrones's episode, the perfomance of Peter Dinklage in this episode is INSANELY AWESOME!
    10loppy66

    Peter Dinklage's most impressive 4 minutes.

    I don't have time to write much about this episode. However I loved it! One thing to remember though: The three last minutes of this episode was rhetorically and emotionally the best actors performance I have seen in years. These moments will make Peter Dinklage very famous! Nothing more to say apart that this actor will have a prosperous future, if he can stand on this level of performance. Not only his strength of speech, also his mimic and the passion of showing emotions was fascinating. If I have to imagine that this acting performance was shown in a series... my god... lots of actors still have to train so much in movies. 10 thumbs up!
    10rubenlokken

    Peter Dinklage at its best!

    A good but not a really special episode, but the ending of this episode gave me literal goosebumps. The acting of Peter Dinklage is just out of this world.

    Definitely one of the best scenes of the entire series.

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    • Trivia
      This episode was Peter Dinklage's submission in the supporting actor in a drama series category in the 2014 Emmy Awards - his fourth nomination for the show.
    • Goofs
      The bathtub shown is not something that could be used for a hot bath. It is practically impossible to fill that size of tub from buckets of water, as the water from the first bucketful would have chilled long before another could be heated given the size of the fire shown. Most tubs had a metal or ceramic base under which embers from the fire would be placed to heat the water.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Tyrion Lannister: Father, I wish to confess. I wish to confess!

      Tywin Lannister: You wish to confess?

      Tyrion Lannister: [to the crowd] I saved you. I saved this city. All your worthless lives. I should have let Stannis kill you all.

      [crowd becomes outraged]

      Tywin Lannister: Tyrion, do you wish to confess?

      Tyrion Lannister: Yes, father. I'm guilty. Guilty. Is that what you want to hear?

      Tywin Lannister: You admit you poisoned the king?

      Tyrion Lannister: No. Of that, I'm innocent. I'm guilty of a far more monstrous crime. I'm guilty of being a dwarf.

      Tywin Lannister: You are not on trial for being a dwarf.

      Tyrion Lannister: Oh, yes I am. I've been on trial for that my entire life.

      Tywin Lannister: Have you nothing to say in your defense?

      Tyrion Lannister: Nothing but this: I did not do it.

      [to Cersei]

      Tyrion Lannister: I did not kill Joffrey, but I wish that I had! Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores!

      [to the crowd]

      Tyrion Lannister: I wish I was the monster you think I am! I wish I had enough poison for the whole pack of you! I would gladly give my life to watch you all swallow it!

      [crowd outbursts again]

      Tywin Lannister: Ser Meryn! Ser Meryn, escort the prisoner back to his cell!

      Tyrion Lannister: I will not give my life for Joffery's murder and I know I'll get no justice here, so I will let the gods decide my fate. I demand a trial by combat.

      [the crowd is shocked]

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      Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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      • 51m
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • 1.78 : 1

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