New details about season 4 episodes 2 and 3

TV Guide has been updated with not only more detailed Game of Thrones synposes but with the guest cast listing for the next episodes. The fleshed-out synopses give some clearer and more intriguing ideas about what to expect in episodes 2 and 3. The guest cast listing provides a few nice tidbits as well.

If you prefer to remain entirely Unsullied, proceed with caution, as the synopses contain hints of the future and may be considered spoilers by some.

Episode 402: “The Lion and the Rose”
Synopsis: A who’s who of honored guests turns out for Joffrey and Margaery’s wedding in King’s Landing, but the king’s taste in entertainment rubs many of them the wrong way. Meanwhile, Bronn gives a lesson to an unlikely pupil; Bran’s vision helps map out his journey; Stannis loses patience with Davos; and Ramsay takes a perverse delight in his new pet.
Original Air Date: Apr 13, 2014

Guest Cast:
Julian Glover: Grand Maester Pycelle
Noah Taylor: Locke
Iwan Rheon: Ramsay Snow
Pedro Pascal: Oberyn Martell
Ian Beattie: Meryn Trant
Diana Rigg: Olenna Tyrell
Michael McElhatton: Roose Bolton
Tony Way: Dontos Hollard
Kristian Nairn: Hodor
Ellie Kendrick: Meera Reed
Indira Varma: Ellaria Sand

Episode 403: “Breaker of Chains”
Synopsis: In the frenzied aftermath of the royal wedding, Tyrion gets a visit from a loyal subject, but wonders if anyone in his family will help him out of his current predicament. Meanwhile, Tywin offers to work for the common good with a presumed enemy; Sam takes stock of the personnel at Castle Black; the Hound gives another life lesson to Arya; and Daenerys makes a decision outside the walls of Meereen.
Original Air Date: Apr 20, 2014

Guest Cast:
Ben Crompton: Dolorous Edd
Jacob Anderson: Grey Worm
Josef Altin: Pyp
Nathalie Emmanuel: Missandei
Lu Corfield
Ian McElhinney: Barristan Selmy
Michiel Huisman: Daario Naharis
Diana Rigg: Olenna Tyrell
Brian Fortune: Othell Yarwyck
Joel Fry: Hizdahr zo Loraq
Ian Beattie: Meryn Trant
Peter Vaughan: Maester Aemon
Hannah Murray: Gilly
Indira Varma: Ellaria Sand
Tony Way: Dontos Hollard
Pedro Pascal: Oberyn Martell
Owen Teale: Alliser Thorne
Finbar Lynch
Julian Glover: Grand Maester Pycelle

Ours is the Fury: I’m surprised we’re meeting Hizdahr as early as episode 3, but I can’t wait to see him nonetheless! Noah Taylor is returning in this week’s episode, which is exciting. Episode 3 looks to be a nice Night’s Watch episode. Lu Corfield’s role isn’t listed here but we know that she’s playing a Mole’s Town madame, so her interactions may be with the NW.

Update: One of our sources has confirmed that in season 4 Brian Fortune is playing Othell Yarwyck, not Bowen Marsh as TV Guide was reporting. I’ve amended the above post to reflect that.

• Published on 04/12/2014 at 2:21 PM CDT
• Last updated on 10/21/2016 at 12:42 PM CDT