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Game of Thrones Power Shift: Brienne Bears with Jaime; Theon Gets Cuts Cut Off

• May 12, 2013 10:32 PM ET
• by Hanh Nguyen

Game of Thrones is usually all about the lions (Lannisters) annoying the wolves (Starks), but this time, a different furry animal joined the fray.

On Sunday's episode, Brienne got up close and personal with a bear as part of her Harrenhal welcoming gift (a muffin basket would have sufficed!). But she escaped relatively unscathed, which is more than we can say for Theon's fate at the hands of his gleeful torturer. Who else struggled? Who triumphed? TVGuide.com breaks down the power shifts in "The Bear and the Maiden Fair":
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Game of Thrones Power Shift: The Wildlings' Epic Climb and Littlefinger's Bad Investment

• May 5, 2013 10:33 PM ET
• by Hanh Nguyen

One whore has sadly discovered that she's not as skilled at playing the Game of Thrones as she fancied herself to be.

On Sunday's episode, Ros learns to not cross Littlefinger (or at least not get caught at it) too late. It's a grim reminder of just how brutal the world of the Seven Kingdoms is. Who else paid the price of failure? Who benefited? TVGuide.com breaks down the power shifts in "The Climb":
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Game of Thrones Power Shift: Tyrion's Surprise Engagement

• Apr 28, 2013 10:31 PM ET
• by Hanh Nguyen

Tyrion Lannister could be poised to become a king.

On Sunday's Game of Thrones, the Halfman discovered that his father found another use for him besides the Master of Coin. And this new role could get him crowned one day. How does King Tyrion sound to you? Who else did fortune smile upon? Who suffered a setback? TVGuide.com breaks down the power shifts in "Kissed by Fire": read more

Game of Thrones Power Shift: Daenerys' Emancipation Conflagration

• Apr 21, 2013 10:01 PM ET
• by Hanh Nguyen

The Mother of Dragons has let one of her children out to play.

Watch out, kings of Westeros! On Sunday's Game of Thrones, Daenerys "Stormborn" Targaryen's dealings in Slaver's Bay finally paid off with thousands of new followers. Let's just say that they're fired up to carry out her cause to win back the Iron Throne. Who else performed a coup? Who misfired? TVGuide.com breaks down the power plays in "And Now His Watch Is Ended." read more

Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer: Margaery Seeks to Control Joffrey

• Apr 19, 2013 06:36 PM ET
• by Hanh Nguyen

Two women fighting over Joffrey? Only on Game of Thrones.

On HBO's fantasy drama (airing Sundays at 9/8c), Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) is the young king's (Jack Gleeson) energetic new fiancée... and the chief rival of his mother, the Queen Regent Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey).