Game of Thrones: Season 3

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: March 31, 2013

Starring: Aidan Gillen, Peter Dinklage, Charles Dance

Summary: The battle for the throne continues with Ayra and Bran still out in the countryside; Sansa is married off to another; Jon Snow meets Wildlings leader, Mance Rayder (Ciaran Hinds); Dany reunited with her dragons seeks an army; and Catelyn and Rob continue to fight the Lannisters' army.

Creator: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E10. Mhysa
Air Date: June 9, 2013
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S3:E9. The Rains of Castamere
Air Date: June 2, 2013
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S3:E8. Second Sons
Air Date: May 19, 2013

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Joanne Ostrow

Mar 29, 2013

The horrors of war, the danger of shifting alliances and the anguish of intra-family rivalries raise the dramatic stakes, matched by the glorious visuals. Read full review

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Matthew Gilbert

Mar 28, 2013

The show beautifully depicts a massive game of musical chairs, a world at war with doom ever present just across the border. Read full review

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Chuck Barney

Mar 26, 2013

Those who make the investment are richly rewarded. There's enough tension, betrayal, treachery, greed and sex, after all, to fill eight seasons of "Scandal." Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Mar 29, 2013

So far (judging from the first four episodes), it's living up to our highest expectations. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 28, 2013

I just want my favorite shows to be able to break my heart, and the more broadly Game of Thrones ranges and the longer its cast list grows, the tougher it will be for the drama to do that. It's impossible not to be drawn into the saga, however (aside from one or two strands that are filler and/or confusingly laid out). Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 28, 2013

Game of Thrones seems to be getting better all the time judging from the four episodes sent for review. It’s just that it also seems to be taking longer and longer to get there in the interests of servicing all the returning and new characters in play. Read full review

Mike Hale

Mar 28, 2013

[Peter Dinklage, Ciaran Hinds, Paul Kaye, and Dianna Rigg are] all fun to watch, even when their characters don’t have anything in particular to do besides relay information that we need to keep up with the story or keep straight the seven (so we’re told) warring families. Read full review

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Mustard4Dinner

Mar 31, 2013

For a show as vast and complex as HBO's Game of Thrones, a slow and careful re-introduction is probably for the best. The pace of tonight's Season 3 premiere is accordingly quite measured- one might say that it abruptly ends before anything significant actually occurs- but we find ourselvesFor a show as vast and complex as HBO's Game of Thrones, a slow and careful re-introduction is probably for the best. The pace of tonight's Season 3 premiere is accordingly quite measured- one might say that it abruptly ends before anything significant actually occurs- but we find ourselves cured of cliffhanger and able to begin sorting through a plot that has had a tendency to overwhelm in the past. Timeframe, along with the pantheon of characters, has been somewhat condensed from the novelistic version of tonight's events, but the cuts were made carefully and do not yet appear to leave any obvious holes or scars. Performances are impressive, writing is stellar, new winds of complexity begin blowing in the north and south alike, and one can't help but wish it were already next Sunday. Game of Thrones is back.… Expand

38 of 46 users found this helpful388

Fixer84

Mar 16, 2023

There are few sagas nowadays that grip you from start to finish like the third season of Game of Thrones does, the best of eight. And there are few seasons like this that are virtually flawless. And indeed, maybe it was just that. The episode 3x09 "The Rains of Castamere" is a milestone onThere are few sagas nowadays that grip you from start to finish like the third season of Game of Thrones does, the best of eight. And there are few seasons like this that are virtually flawless. And indeed, maybe it was just that. The episode 3x09 "The Rains of Castamere" is a milestone on the television productions of the decade, perhaps the most successful episode of the entire saga, when, in an episode that is at times normal, the last five minutes are enough to inevitably upset definitively and permanently the balance that was accompanied by two seasons and which will condition the following ones. Perfection.… Expand

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branthewin

Aug 2, 2013

With an incredible cast, and an amazing array of guest actors (Diana Rigg), both the acting and the characterisation has outdone itself. After a staggering first two seasons it seemed unlikely that anything could get better, (in fact, I myself was expecting the quality to drop) but itWith an incredible cast, and an amazing array of guest actors (Diana Rigg), both the acting and the characterisation has outdone itself. After a staggering first two seasons it seemed unlikely that anything could get better, (in fact, I myself was expecting the quality to drop) but it didn't! The vast and complex world of westeros only continued to grow and shape into something too incredible to explain.… Expand

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genericusename

Jun 9, 2013

I originally reviewed this when there were only 3 episodes left, and I ended up giving it a nine. But, after the last three episodes, particularly "The Rains of Castamere" I feel as though it has earned a ten. I know some have complained that the finale wasn't exciting enough, but it wasI originally reviewed this when there were only 3 episodes left, and I ended up giving it a nine. But, after the last three episodes, particularly "The Rains of Castamere" I feel as though it has earned a ten. I know some have complained that the finale wasn't exciting enough, but it was following the episode that is second only to "Blackwater" in terms of excitement. The finale was a good set up for the plot points of next season. And yes, the first couple episodes were a bit slow, but they were still good and the plot has flown nicely since then, with great character development, particularly in the case of Jaime. Plus, the acting was incredible but seemed particularly great in the finale. All in all, it was a great season and every episode was great in its own way.… Expand

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Cloud73

Aug 16, 2013

Summary: The acting is convincing, and the characters are almost all engaging to watch. That's impressive, since the cast itself is one of the largest in television. It's also impressive because they continue to surprise viewers, with ongoing levels of character development and interaction,Summary: The acting is convincing, and the characters are almost all engaging to watch. That's impressive, since the cast itself is one of the largest in television. It's also impressive because they continue to surprise viewers, with ongoing levels of character development and interaction, even in the face of multiple mainstay characters being viciously murdered.

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I'll try writing a more thorough review when I have the time, but let it be suffice to say that Game of Thrones is one of the greatest pieces of entertainment to have been released in recent times. I would urge anyone and everyone to do what they can to watch this beast.… Expand

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jthiel09

Sep 5, 2013

If you are a fan of the books you might be disappointed by some of the liberties the writers have taken, but to put such a vast complex series of books to screen is one of the best things I've ever seen. HBO has brought one of the best series of novels to screen and hopefully is going toIf you are a fan of the books you might be disappointed by some of the liberties the writers have taken, but to put such a vast complex series of books to screen is one of the best things I've ever seen. HBO has brought one of the best series of novels to screen and hopefully is going to continue into the future doing the same with this property.… Expand

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MetaJames

Jun 9, 2013

Really dissapointed, they didn't finish the book like they were suppose to honestly this is more about money like always giving us crap of shows, they are going to do the same this as the twilight books giving us 3 seasons per book, we got left to see if the actors last for ten years toReally dissapointed, they didn't finish the book like they were suppose to honestly this is more about money like always giving us crap of shows, they are going to do the same this as the twilight books giving us 3 seasons per book, we got left to see if the actors last for ten years to finish the series jajaj.

Really angry honestly.… Expand

6 of 86 users found this helpful680

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  Air Date: April 14, 2019
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  Air Date: July 16, 2017
Season 6

73
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: April 24, 2016
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91
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  Air Date: April 12, 2015
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  Air Date: April 6, 2014
Season 3

91
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 31, 2013
- 8.5
  S3:E10. Mhysa
  Air Date: June 9, 2013
- 9.7
  S3:E9. The Rains of Castamere
  Air Date: June 2, 2013
- 9.1
  S3:E8. Second Sons
  Air Date: May 19, 2013
- 8.6
  S3:E7. The Bear and the Maiden Fair
  Air Date: May 12, 2013
- 8.7
  S3:E6. The Climb
  Air Date: May 5, 2013
- 9.2
  S3:E5. Kissed by Fire
  Air Date: April 28, 2013
- 9.3
  S3:E4. And Now His Watch Is Ended
  Air Date: April 21, 2013
- 8.8
  S3:E3. Walk of Punishment
  Air Date: April 14, 2013
- 7.3
  S3:E2. Dark Wings, Dark Words
  Air Date: April 7, 2013
- 8.3
  S3:E1. Valar Dohaeris
  Air Date: March 31, 2013
Season 2

90
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  Air Date: April 1, 2012
Season 1

80
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  Air Date: April 17, 2011