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S3E1: Valar Dohaeris | Game of Thrones

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “Valar Dohaeris” and politics as combat

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
HBO

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 1, "Valar Dohaeris," by examining its central theme: politics as combat (6:00). They also discuss the backstory of White Walkers (29:00) before crowning the first episode champion of the season (39:00).

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