The Door (Game of Thrones) The Door (Game of Thrones) "The Door" is the fifth episode of the sixth season of HBO's fantasy television series "Game of Thrones", and the 55th overall. The episode was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Jack Bender. Bran Stark learns the origin of the White Walkers, Jon Snow plans to unite the north against the Boltons, Euron Greyjoy reveals his return to the Iron Islands at the Kingsmoot, Tyrion Lannister meets with the Red Priestess Kinvara, and Daenerys Targaryen sees the depths of Jorah Mormont's devotion to her. "The Door" received universal
Game of Thrones a name. "Game of Thrones" has received critical acclaim, although the series' frequent use of nudity and violence has been criticized. Its seasons have appeared on annual "best of" lists published by "The Washington Post" (2011), "TIME" (2011 and 2012) and "The Hollywood Reporter" (2012). The performances of the cast have received immense praise. Peter Dinklage's "charming, morally ambiguous, and self-aware" Tyrion, who earned him Emmy and Golden Globe awards, was noted. "In many ways, "Game of Thrones" belongs to Dinklage", wrote Mary McNamara of the "L.A. Times" before Tyrion became the series' central figure in season two. Several critics