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"**Mockingbird**"
"Mockingbird"
Game of Thrones episode
Episode no.	Season 4; Episode 7
Directed by	Alik Sakharov
Written by	David Benioff; D. B. Weiss
Featured music	Ramin Djawadi
Cinematography by	Fabian Wagner
Editing by	Tim Porter
Original air date	May 18, 2014
Running time	51 minutes
Guest appearances
	Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell; Michiel Huisman as Daario Naharis; Owen Teale as Alliser Thorne; Tara Fitzgerald as Selyse Baratheon; Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn; Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt; Mark Stanley as Grenn; Ben Crompton as Edd Tollett; Josef Altin as Pypar; Daniel Portman as Podrick Payne; Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn; Brenock O'Connor as Olly; Andy Beckwith as Rorge; Ben Hawkey as Hot Pie; Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson as Gregor Clegane; Brian Fortune as Othell Yarwyck; Gerard Jordan as Biter; Marko Jelic as a prisoner;
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"Mockingbird" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. The 37th episode of the series overall, "Mockingbird" was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Alik Sakharov.^[1] It first aired on HBO on May 18, 2014.^[2]

In the episode, Tyrion Lannister struggles to find a fighter willing to stand as his champion in his upcoming trial by combat; Melisandre and Selyse Baratheon talk on Dragonstone; the Night's Watch continue to prepare for Mance Rayder's attack; Brienne of Tarth and Podrick Payne meet Hot Pie at an inn; Arya Stark and Sandor "The Hound" Clegane are attacked by bandits on the road; Daenerys Targaryen orders Daario to retake Yunkai; and Petyr Baelish assassinates Lysa Arryn. The title refers to the sigil of House Baelish. The episode received positive reviews from critics, mainly praising the suspenseful tone and emotional depth.

This episode marks the final appearance of Kate Dickie (Lysa Arryn).

Plot

In King's Landing

Jaime tells Tyrion that Cersei has chosen Gregor Clegane as her champion for Tyrion's trial by combat, and declines to be Tyrion's champion due to his poor performance with his left hand. Tyrion sends for Bronn, who tells him that Cersei has offered him a highborn bride and also declines to be Tyrion's champion. Oberyn comes to visit Tyrion; after recounting how he met him as a newborn and how Cersei always blamed him for the death of their mother, he tells Tyrion that he will be his champion to avenge the rape and murder of his sister at Clegane's hands.

At Castle Black

Jon suggests to Thorne to block the passage through the Wall to prevent Rayder's army from coming through, but his request is ridiculed.

At Dragonstone

Melisandre tells Selyse that the Lord of Light needs Shireen to depart Dragonstone with them.

In the Riverlands

Brienne and Podrick stop at an inn, where they meet Hot Pie, who tells them about his journey with Arya. They then decide to go to the Vale because Lysa is Sansa's and Arya's last living relative with money.

Arya and Sandor are attacked by two men who were part of the Night's Watch caravan that Arya travelled with, and one of them bites Sandor. After Sandor kills one, Arya kills the other since there is a bounty on Sandor's head for killing Lannister soldiers. Later, Sandor recounts how Gregor had burned him as a child and how his father covered up the incident.

In Meereen

Daenerys sleeps with Daario after he enters her chambers at night. The next morning, Daenerys tells Jorah that she has ordered Daario to retake Yunkai and kill all the remaining masters. Jorah points out that if Ned Stark had done the same to him, he would not be there to advise her. Daenerys instead orders Jorah to tell Daario to take Hizdahr with him to advise the masters to conform to her rule.

At the Eyrie

Sansa slaps Robin after he damages her snowcastle of Winterfell. Petyr then kisses Sansa and Lysa sees them. Soon after, Lysa threatens to throw Sansa out the Moon Door. Petyr intervenes and admits that he truly only loved Catelyn and pushes Lysa through the Moon Door.

Production

"Mockingbird" adapts part of material from A Storm of Swords, chapters 65, 66 and 80 (Arya XII, Tyrion IX & Sansa VII).^[3] It also adapts chapter 20 (Brienne IV) from A Feast for Crows as well as chapter 2 (Daenerys I) from A Dance with Dragons. Additional material comes from Sansa II of A Game of Thrones, Tyrion V of A Storm of Swords and Daenerys VI of A Dance With Dragons.

Reception

Ratings

The episode achieved a viewership of 7.20 million viewers during its premiere hour, setting a new series high.^[4] In the United Kingdom, the episode was viewed by 1.639 million viewers, making it the highest-rated broadcast that week. It also received 0.095 million timeshift viewers.^[5]

Critical reception

"Mockingbird" received critical acclaim. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 56 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 9.0/10. The website's consensus reads: "Though 'Mockingbird' mostly sets the table for future events, it remains chock-full of action, suspense, surprise, and raw human emotion."^[6]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
2014	Hollywood Professional Alliance	Outstanding Color Grading	Joe Finley	Nominated
2015	American Society of Cinematographers	Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series	Fabian Wagner	Nominated

References

^ "Mockingbird". HBO. Home Box Office, Inc. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
^ "Shows A–Z – Game of Thrones". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
^ Garcia, Elio; Antonsson, Linda (June 8, 2013). "EP407: Mockingbird". Westeros.org. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2014). "'Game of Thrones' At Series Highs; Season Highs for 'Veep' + 'Silicon Valley' & John Oliver Remain Strong". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
^ "Top 10 Ratings (19-25 May 2014)". BARB. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
^ "Mockingbird". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 23, 2022.

External links

"Mockingbird" at HBO.com
"Mockingbird" at IMDb

[1] "Mockingbird". HBO. Home Box Office, Inc. Retrieved June 13, 2022.

[futon-2] "Shows A–Z – Game of Thrones". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 18, 2014.

[Westeros.org-3] Garcia, Elio; Antonsson, Linda (June 8, 2013). "EP407: Mockingbird". Westeros.org. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

[4] Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2014). "'Game of Thrones' At Series Highs; Season Highs for 'Veep' + 'Silicon Valley' & John Oliver Remain Strong". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.

[5] "Top 10 Ratings (19-25 May 2014)". BARB. Retrieved January 19, 2017.

[6] "Mockingbird". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 23, 2022.

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-"'''Mockingbird'''" is the seventh episode of the [[Game of Thrones (season 4)|fourth season]] of [[HBO]]'s [[fantasy]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', and the 37th overall. The episode was written by series co-creators [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]],<ref name="Writers">{{cite web |url=http://winteriscoming.net/2014/02/here-is-your-season-4-writers-breakdown/ |title=Here is your season 4 writers breakdown |publisher=WinterIsComing.net |date=February 26, 2014 |access-date=May 16, 2014}}</ref> and directed by [[Alik Sakharov]].<ref name="4directors">{{Cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/16/game-of-thrones-season-4-director-list/|title='Game of Thrones' season 4 directors chosen|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 16, 2013|access-date=May 16, 2014}}</ref> It aired on May 18, 2014.<ref name="futon">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/game-of-thrones/listings/|title=Shows A–Z – Game of Thrones|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=May 16, 2014}}</ref>
+"'''Mockingbird'''" is the seventh episode of the [[Game of Thrones season 4|fourth season]] of [[HBO]]'s [[Historical fantasy|medieval]] [[fantasy]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]].'' The 37th episode of the series overall, "Mockingbird" was written by series co-creators [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]], and directed by [[Alik Sakharov]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mockingbird |url=https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season-4/7-mockingbird |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=[[HBO]] |publisher=Home Box Office, Inc.}}</ref> It first aired on HBO on May 18, 2014.<ref name="futon">{{Cite web |title=Shows A–Z – Game of Thrones |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/game-of-thrones/listings/ |access-date=May 18, 2014 |work=The Futon Critic}}</ref>
+In the episode, [[Tyrion Lannister]] struggles to find a fighter willing to stand as his champion in his upcoming [[trial by combat]]; Melisandre and Selyse Baratheon talk on Dragonstone; the Night's Watch continue to prepare for Mance Rayder's attack; [[Brienne of Tarth]] and Podrick Payne meet Hot Pie at an inn; [[Arya Stark]] and [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]] are attacked by bandits on the road; [[Daenerys Targaryen]] orders Daario to retake Yunkai; and [[Petyr Baelish]] assassinates Lysa Arryn. The title refers to the sigil of House Baelish. The episode received positive reviews from critics, mainly praising the suspenseful tone and emotional depth.
-The title refers to the symbol of House Baelish, Littlefinger's house.
-This episode marks the final appearance of [[Kate Dickie]] ([[Lysa Arryn]]).
+This episode marks the final appearance of [[Kate Dickie]] (Lysa Arryn).
 == Plot ==
 ===In King's Landing===
-Jaime tells Tyrion that Cersei has chosen Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane as her champion for Tyrion's [[trial by combat]], and refuses to be Tyrion's champion due to his poor performance with his left hand. Tyrion sends for Bronn, but Bronn tells him that Cersei has offered him a highborn bride and also refuses to be Tyrion's champion, admitting his own fear of the Mountain's fighting prowess. Oberyn comes to visit Tyrion; after recounting how he met Tyrion as a newborn and how Cersei always blamed him for the death of their mother, he reveals that he wants vengeance for Elia and her children and tells Tyrion that he will be his champion.
+Jaime tells Tyrion that Cersei has chosen Gregor Clegane as her champion for Tyrion's [[trial by combat]], and declines to be Tyrion's champion due to his poor performance with his left hand. Tyrion sends for Bronn, who tells him that Cersei has offered him a highborn bride and also declines to be Tyrion's champion. Oberyn comes to visit Tyrion; after recounting how he met him as a newborn and how Cersei always blamed him for the death of their mother, he tells Tyrion that he will be his champion to avenge the rape and murder of his sister at Clegane's hands.
 ===At Castle Black===
-Jon suggests to Thorne to block the passage through the Wall to prevent Rayder's army from coming through, but his request is denied.
+Jon suggests to Thorne to block the passage through the Wall to prevent Rayder's army from coming through, but his request is ridiculed.
 ===At Dragonstone===
@@ Line 58: / Line 54: @@
 ===In the Riverlands===
-Brienne and Podrick stop at an inn, where they meet Hot Pie, who tells them about his journey with Arya. Podrick and Brienne decide to go to the Vale because Lysa is Sansa's and Arya's last living relative with money.
+Brienne and Podrick stop at an inn, where they meet Hot Pie, who tells them about his journey with Arya. They then decide to go to the Vale because Lysa is Sansa's and Arya's last living relative with money.
-Arya and Sandor are attacked by Biter and Rorge, who were part of the Night's Watch caravan that Arya travelled with. After Sandor kills Biter, Rorge explains that there is a bounty on Sandor's head because of killing Lannister soldiers. Arya kills Rorge. Later, Sandor refuses to let Arya cauterize his wounds, and recounts how Gregor had burned him as a child and his parents covering up the incident.
+Arya and Sandor are attacked by two men who were part of the Night's Watch caravan that Arya travelled with, and one of them bites Sandor. After Sandor kills one, Arya kills the other since  there is a bounty on Sandor's head for killing Lannister soldiers. Later, Sandor recounts how Gregor had burned him as a child and how his father covered up the incident.
 ===In Meereen===
-Daenerys sleeps with Daario after he comes to her chamber at night. The next morning, Daenerys tells Jorah that she has ordered Daario to retake Yunkai and kill all the remaining masters. Jorah points out that if Ned Stark had done the same to him when he sold slaves, he would not be there to advise her. (4 dragons fly by the window in this moment). Wtf. Daenerys instead orders Jorah to tell Daario to take Hizdahr with him to advise the masters in conforming to her rule.
+Daenerys sleeps with Daario after he enters her chambers at night. The next morning, Daenerys tells Jorah that she has ordered Daario to retake Yunkai and kill all the remaining masters. Jorah points out that if Ned Stark had done the same to him, he would not be there to advise her. Daenerys instead orders Jorah to tell Daario to take Hizdahr with him to advise the masters to conform to her rule.
 ===At the Eyrie===
-Petyr tells Sansa that he loved Catelyn and killed Joffrey to avenge her. Petyr kisses Sansa and Lysa sees them. After Lysa threatens Sansa, Petyr admits to Lysa that he truly loved Catelyn and pushes her through the Moon Door.
+Sansa slaps Robin after he damages her snowcastle of Winterfell. Petyr then kisses Sansa and Lysa sees them. Soon after, Lysa threatens to throw Sansa out the Moon Door. Petyr intervenes and admits that he truly only loved Catelyn and pushes Lysa through the Moon Door.
 == Production ==
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 == Reception ==
 === Ratings ===
-The episode was watched by 7.20 million viewers during its premiere hour, setting a new series high.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/19/game-of-thrones-veep-hit-series-highs-silicon-valley-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-remain-strong/265648/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519225529/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/19/game-of-thrones-veep-hit-series-highs-silicon-valley-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-remain-strong/265648/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2014|title='Game of Thrones' At Series Highs; Season Highs for 'Veep' + 'Silicon Valley' & John Oliver Remain Strong|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 19, 2014|access-date=May 19, 2014}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the episode was viewed by 1.639 million viewers, making it the highest-rated broadcast that week. It also received 0.095 million timeshift viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?|title=Top 10 Ratings (19-25 May 2014)|work=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board|BARB]]|access-date=January 19, 2017}}</ref>
+The episode [[Nielsen ratings|achieved a viewership]] of 7.20 million viewers during its premiere hour, setting a new series high.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/19/game-of-thrones-veep-hit-series-highs-silicon-valley-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-remain-strong/265648/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519225529/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/19/game-of-thrones-veep-hit-series-highs-silicon-valley-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-remain-strong/265648/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2014|title='Game of Thrones' At Series Highs; Season Highs for 'Veep' + 'Silicon Valley' & John Oliver Remain Strong|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 19, 2014|access-date=May 19, 2014}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the episode was viewed by 1.639 million viewers, making it the highest-rated broadcast that week. It also received 0.095 million timeshift viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?|title=Top 10 Ratings (19-25 May 2014)|work=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board|BARB]]|access-date=January 19, 2017}}</ref>
 === Critical reception ===
-"Mockingbird" received critical acclaim. [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a score of 100% based on reviews from 36 critics with an average score of 9 out of 10. The site's consensus is that "Though [the episode] mostly sets the table for future events, it remains chock-full of action, suspense, surprise, and raw human emotion."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tv_editorial/news/1929964/game-of-thrones-season-4-episode-7/|title=More Related Content}}</ref>
+"Mockingbird" received critical acclaim. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|100|9.0|56|Though 'Mockingbird' mostly sets the table for future events, it remains chock-full of action, suspense, surprise, and raw human emotion.|access-date=June 23, 2022}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mockingbird |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/game_of_thrones/s04/e07 |access-date=June 23, 2022 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]]}}</ref>
 === Accolades ===
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 |scope="row"| [[Hollywood Post Alliance|Hollywood Professional Alliance]]
 |scope="row"| Outstanding Color Grading
-|scope="row"| [[Joe Finley]]
+|scope="row"| Joe Finley
 | {{nom}}
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 == External links ==
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+{{wikiquote|Game_of_Thrones/Season_4#Mockingbird_.5B4.07.5D|Mockingbird}}
-* {{URL|1=http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/episodes/4/37-mockingbird/index.html |2="Mockingbird"}} at [[HBO.com]]
+* {{URL|1=https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season-4/7-mockingbird |2="Mockingbird"}} at [[HBO.com]]
 * {{IMDb episode|3060876|Mockingbird}}
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+[[Category:Game of Thrones season 4 episodes]]
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