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Review: Game of Thrones, Season 2 Episode 5

Based off of George R.R. Martin’s 1,000-page opus A Clash of Kings, the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones takes the first year’s intricate plot lines, character shadings, and thematic undercurrents and simultaneously expands and deepens them to a ridiculously exponential degree.  Or, at least, it’s supposed to – the actual doing just may prove to be a ways off from the source material’s being.

Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, 90210 renewed by CW for 2012-13 season

The CW Network decided to ease the worry of fans for three of their network's shows by announcing renewals for next season. The lucky trio of series are The Vampire Diaries (the network's current top-rated show), Supernatural (coming back for an eighth season) and 90210.

Of the three that got renewals, the one that had the most concerned fans was Supernatural. Last year The CW moved the monster slayers to Friday nights, and Smallville also ended its ten-year run, so the lead-in show this season was new. Once a show starts entering its elder years (season seven and up), the program costs more to make because of increasing star and creator salaries.

Review: Game of Thrones, Season 2 Episode 4

Based off of George R.R. Martin’s 1,000-page opus A Clash of Kings, the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones takes the first year’s intricate plot lines, character shadings, and thematic undercurrents and simultaneously expands and deepens them to a ridiculously exponential degree.  Or, at least, it’s supposed to – the actual doing just may prove to be a ways off from the source material’s being.

Fringe renewed for fifth and final season

Fans of Fox's paranormal sleuthing show Fringe have always lived with the spectre of cancellation. Ratings have been right on the bubble between renewal and termination, but fortunately Fringe's network execs have always given the show a reprieve from the TV gallows.

But unfortunately ratings for Fringe's fourth season have been steadily progressing downward. While the season hasn't been a washout for Fox, the ratings slump was seen as a probable indicator that Fringe would see its end this year.

A Game of Characterization: Roundtabling Game of Thrones’s Second Season (Thus Far)

Having been three episodes into a season that is simultaneously more surefooted but also more divergent than its predecessor, Marc N. Kleinhenz decided to call up some of the biggest fans – and critics? – of both HBO’s Game of Thrones and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series to get out the microscope and examine what have already proven to be some of the show’s most controversial elements, changes, and improvisations.  It’s a star-studded lineup to discuss what is turning out to be one of television’s biggest breakout hits.

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Review: Game of Thrones, Season 2 Episode 3

Based off of George R.R. Martin’s 1,000-page opus A Clash of Kings, the second season of HBO's Game of Thrones takes the first year’s intricate plot lines, character shadings, and thematic undercurrents and simultaneously expands and deepens them to a ridiculously exponential degree. Or, at least, it’s supposed to – the actual doing just may prove to be a ways off from the source material’s being.

Review: Game of Thrones, Season 2 Episode 2

Based off of George R.R. Martin’s 1,000-page opus A Clash of Kings, the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones takes the first year’s intricate plot lines, character shadings, and thematic undercurrents and simultaneously expands and deepens them to a ridiculously exponential degree. Or, at least, it’s supposed to – the actual doing just may prove to be a ways off from the source material’s being.

Game of Thrones renewed for third season

Only two episodes into its second season, HBO's Game of Thrones has been renewed for a third season.

"Series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss raised our expectations for the second season - and then surpassed them," said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming, today. "We are thrilled by all the viewer and media support we've received for the series, and can't wait to see what Dan and David have in store for next season."

Review: Game of Thrones, Season 2 Episode 1

Based off of George R.R. Martin’s 1,000-page opus A Clash of Kings, the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones takes the first year’s intricate plot lines, character shadings, and thematic undercurrents and simultaneously expands and deepens them to a ridiculously exponential degree. Or, at least, it’s supposed to – the actual doing just may prove to be a ways off from the source material’s being.

Game of Thrones second season premiere sets new record

The first episode of Game of Thrones' second season set a new benchmark for records. According to the overnight ratings report, Sunday's episode drew in an estimated 3.86 million viewers.

By comparison, the pilot episode of Game of Thrones (which premiered in mid-April last year) fetched 2.0 million viewers, and the season finale attracted 3 million watchers. The recent season 5 premiere of AMC's Mad Men had 3.53 million viewers.

Game of Thrones: What Has Been Known

At long last, season two is upon us! In just a few short hours, the five kings of Westeros will clash to see who claims the Iron Throne – and who will come to a nasty, bloody end in the name of vengeance (or just political expedience). To help refresh your memory of all the many twists and turns of season one, Coming Attractions has put together this brief rundown of the first year’s major story beats. Needless to say, there are plenty of spoilers in this post, so mosey on along if you haven’t caught up just yet.

Netflix passes on Terra Nova

It looks like the end of the road has come for Fox's Terra Nova series. After the network cancelled the prehistoric action-drama last month, online streaming movie service Netflix emerged as a possible new home for the show. Now those hopes appear to have been dashed; TV Guide is reporting that Netflix has passed on picking up Terra Nova for its growing source of original TV programming.

Game of Thrones: A primer to prepare you for season 2

New to George R.R. Martin’s world of A Song of Ice and Fire, which now consists of five novels, three novellas, and, very shortly, two seasons of a breakout HBO series? Or are you a veteran that still finds the houses of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros confounding, with their various family trees, arranged marriages, and assassination attempts? Not to worry – Coming Attractions is here to help. Use this simplified, spoiler-free guide to help whet your appetite for the television odyssey that is to come or as a refresher course to help prepare for season two. Either way, it’s 3,000 years of backstory to parse through, and we’re all going to do it together. And while you’re at it, if you like Marc N.