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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion on “Baelor” and compromise

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 9, "Baelor," by parsing its central theme: the sometimes bitter pill that is compromise (5:50). They also break down the Battle of the Whispering Wood (20:10) before crowning its winner as the episode’s champion (30:05).

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