"The Laws of Gods and Men" | |
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Game of Thrones episode | |
Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 6 |
Directed by | Alik Sakharov |
Written by | Bryan Cogman |
Cinematography by | Fabian Wagner |
Editing by | Crispin Green |
Original air date | May 11, 2014 |
Running time | 50 minutes |
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"The Laws of Gods and Men" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones, and the 36th episode overall. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Bryan Cogman, the episode first aired on May 11, 2014.
In the episode, Tyrion Lannister is tried for the murder of King Joffrey Baratheon. Despite his innocence, Tyrion realizes that the odds are stacked against him. At the Dreadfort, Yara Greyjoy attempts a daring rescue of her captive brother, Theon. Across the Narrow Sea, Stannis Baratheon and Davos Seaworth negotiate with the Iron Bank of Braavos, and Daenerys Targaryen faces a moral dilemma while governing Meereen. The episode's title refers to Tyrion's trial, whose outcome is said to be guided by the laws of the realm, and the laws of the gods.[1] The episode achieved a viewership of 6.4 million during its initial airing in the United States.[2]
The episode received widespread acclaim from critics and viewers, who highlighted the scenes of Tyrion's trial and Peter Dinklage's performance in particular.[3] At the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, the episode won the award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Fantasy Series, and was Dinklage's choice to support his nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.[4]
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