Game Of Thrones - Season 2, kicks off with the Starks fighting for freedom in the North, While Cersei is forming every bond to stay connected to the Iron throne, the wildlings are getting closer than ever.
The season 2 finale did justice to nearly every character and subplot, and it tied them all together under a unified thematic umbrella that gave significant weight and meaning to every part of this vast, wide-ranging fantasy epic.
It contains all the necessary, hugely entertaining genre staples...but also the emotional and physical realism... that characterize TV's other best shows.
Because of the limits set within the books, the screenwriters have to choose how to make the most out of every line written. For just 10 hours this season, I don't envy them, and yet it's fascinating watching it unfold.
