Sand Snakes Are Coming! HBO Releases Official Synopses and Titles for Upcoming Season 5 Game of Thrones Episodes

"Stannis remains stubborn."

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In a press release yesterday, HBO released the official titles and synopses for the next four episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5. Via WinterisComing.net, here’s what we can expect from the coming weeks:

Episode 504: “Sons of the Harpy.”

The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bronn (Jerome Flynn) head south. Ellaria (Indira Varma) and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.
Written by Dave Hill; directed by Mark Mylod.
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Episode 505: “Kill the Boy”

Dany (Emilia Clarke) makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon (Kit Harington) recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) searches for Sansa (Sophie Turner). Theon (Alfie Allen) remains under Ramsay’s (Iwan Rheon) control.
Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Episode 506: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken”

Arya (Maisie Williams) trains. Jorah (Iain Glen) and Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) run into slavers. Trystane (Toby Sebastian) and Myrcella (Nell Tiger Free) make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.
Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Episode 507: “The Gift”

Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis (Stephen Dillane) remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.
Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

Episode #48: “Hardhome”

Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei (Lena Headey) struggles. Jon travels.
Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

I’m sadly not a book reader (yet!), but I’m sure those of you who are have lots to speculate about now. Knock yourselves out!

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