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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “Two Swords” and normality

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
HBO

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 1, "Two Swords," by unpacking its central theme: the new normal that doesn't really exist anymore (6:00). They also explain the history of Valyrian steel (30:00) before crowning a debut character as the episode’s champion (41:30).

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