S1E5: The Wolf and the Lion | Game of Thrones

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “The Wolf and the Lion” and good rulers

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion Jun 5, 2017, 5:28am EDT

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 5, "The Wolf and the Lion," by examining its central theme: What makes a good ruler (4:25)? They also provide insight on bastards and the importance of a family name (19:05) and crown a pair of schemers as the episode’s champions (28:50).

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