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15 Jun, 2014

The Children

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the tenth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, The Children. Lena Headey plays Jaime’s twin sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Peter Dinklage plays their younger brother, Tyrion Lannister. In King’s Landing, Tyrion remains in his cell awaiting the death penalty for regicide. Jaime and Cersei discuss Tyrion’s conviction, and how Cersei still blames him for the death of their mother when he was an infant. Cersei tells Jaime that she has confessed their incestuous relationship to their father, and says she chooses Jaime over everyone else and doesn’t care who knows their secret. The two have sex. That night, Jaime frees Tyrion from his cell and tells him that a ship is waiting and will take him to the continent of Essos. The two embrace and say goodbye.

1 Jun, 2014

The Mountain And The Viper

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the eighth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, The Mountain And The Viper. Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister, Jaime’s younger brother. Jaime visits Tyrion in his cell for a last drink before Tyrion’s trial by combat, and wishes him luck in the ordeal. As the trial commences Tyrion’s champion, Prince Oberyn Martell, initially gains the upper hand. However the prosecution’s champion, Ser Gregor Clegane, is able to win the duel in brutally violent fashion. A shocked Jaime and Tyrion realize that Tyrion is now under a sentence of death.

18 May, 2014

Mockingbird

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the seventh episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, Mockingbird. Peter Dinklage plays his younger brother, Tyrion Lannister. At King’s Landing, Tyrion has requested a trial by combat to allow the gods to determine if he is guilty of regicide. Jaime visits Tyrion in his cell and is forced to tell him that due to the loss of his sword hand, he cannot act as Tyrion’s champion.

11 May, 2014

The Laws Of Gods And Men

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the  episode of the season of Game of Thrones, The Laws of Gods and Men. Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister, the youngest son of the Lannister noble family. Charles Dance plays Lord Tywin Lannister. As Tyrion’s trial for regicide progresses, Jaime approaches his father to intercede. Jaime tells Tywin that if Tyrion is spared, he will leave the kingsguard and marry, in order to become Tywin’s heir. Tywin agrees, and says that if Tyrion pleads guilty he will be allowed to live, and must join the Night’s Watch at the Wall of Westeros.

27 Apr, 2014

Oathkeeper

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the fourth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, Oathkeeper. Peter Dinklage plays Jaime’s younger brother, Tyrion Lannister. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. In King’s Landing, Jaime visits Tyrion in his cell as he awaits trial for the murder of King Joffrey Baratheon, Jaime’s son by his incestuous relationship with his twin sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Tyrion is able to convince Jaime of his innocence, however they agree that the trial will likely find Tyrion guilty. Tyrion tells Jaime that Sansa Stark, his wife by forced marriage, is also wanted for regicide but is innocent. Jaime asks Brienne to find Sansa and keep her safe, giving Brienne a suit of armour and his own Valyrian steel sword to help her quest.

20 Apr, 2014

Breaker of Chains

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the third episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, Breaker of Chains. Lena Headey plays Jaime’s twin sister and the mother of his children, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Cersei mourns the death of her son, King Joffrey Baratheon, in his funeral chamber. Jaime enters and sends away the attendants, hoping to comfort Cersei alone. He attempts physical intimacy, but she refuses him, saying that ‘it isn’t right.’ Jaime responds, ‘I don’t care,’ and the two have sex.

13 Apr, 2014

The Lion and the Rose

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the second episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, The Lion and the Rose. Lena Headey plays Jaime’s twin sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Peter Dinklage plays their younger brother, Tyrion. Jack Gleeson plays King Joffrey Baratheon, the oldest son of Jaime and Cersei’s incestuous relationship. At King’s Landing, preparations are made for Joffrey’s wedding to Margaery Tyrell, in order to cement an alliance between the powerful Lannister and Tyrell noble houses. Throughout the wedding, Joffrey repeatedly humiliates Tyrion, forcing him to serve as his cupbearer. As Joffrey drinks a cup of wine, he begins to choke and convulse. Jaime and Cersei rush to aid him, but they are too late. As he dies, Joffrey points an accusing finger at Tyrion, who is taken under arrest for his murder.

6 Apr, 2014

Two Swords

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the first episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, Two Swords. Charles Dance plays Lord Tywin Lannister. Lena Headey plays Jaime’s twin sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. At King’s Landing, Jaime is reunited with his family after a year of captivity by the Stark noble family. Lord Tywin presents Jaime with a Valyrian sword. He demands that Jaime leave the kingsguard and marry in order to become his heir. In order to remain close to Cersei, Jaime refuses, and his father informs him that he is disinherited. Cersei presents Jaime with a golden prosthetic to replace his amputated right hand, but indicates that she has taken other lovers and their relationship is no longer the same. Jaime clashes with King Joffrey Baratheon, who is unaware that he is Jaime’s son from his incestuous relationship with Cersei. He discusses with Brienne whether he will keep a promise of returning Sansa Stark, the oldest daughter of the Stark noble family, to her mother.

9 Jun, 2013

Mhysa

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the tenth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, Mhysa. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Lena Headey plays Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, Jaime’s twin sister. After their release from captivity by allies of the Stark noble family, Jaime and Brienne arrive in King’s Landing. At the Red Keep, Jaime is reunited with Cersei after more than a year in captivity, and she is shocked to find that he has lost his hand.

12 May, 2013

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the seventh episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, The Bear and the Maiden Fair. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. At the castle of Harrenhal in the Riverlands in central Westeros, Jaime and Brienne are held captive by soldiers loyal to the northern lord Roose Bolton, who is allied to the Stark noble family. As retribution for the amputation of his hand by Bolton men, Jaime is allowed to leave for King’s Landing escorted by Bolton soldiers. After departing, Jaime inquires what will happen to Brienne. He is informed that an attempt by Brienne’s father to ransom her has failed, and that the Bolton soldiers plan to use her for entertainment. Returning to Harrenhal, he finds the men forcing Brienne to fight a bear. Knowing that Roose will not risk harming such a valuable captive, Jaime leaps into the bearpit himself, forcing the soldiers to kill the bear. He is able to secure Brienne’s release, and they depart for King’s Landing.

5 May, 2013

The Climb

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the sixth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, The Climb. Michael McElhatton plays Roose Bolton, a northern lord allied to the Stark armies. At the castle of Harrenhal in the Riverlands in central Westeros, Roose tells Jaime that as restitution for the amputation of his hand by Bolton men, he will be freed from captivity and sent home to King’s Landing.

28 Apr, 2013

Kissed By Fire

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, Kissed By Fire. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Michael McElhatton plays Roose Bolton, a northern lord who is allied to the Stark noble family. Jaime and Brienne are held captive by Roose at Harrenhal castle in the Riverlands in central Westeros, and the wound where Jaime’s right hand was amputated is treated. Roose informs Jaime that King’s Landing has come under attack but that twin his sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, is safe. As the prisoners recover from their journey, Jaime explains to Brienne why he is known as the Kingslayer. He states that while serving in the kingsguard during the rebellion against Aerys Targaryen, known as the Mad King, Jaime was ordered to kill his own father, after which Aerys planned to burn the capital. To justify his action, Jaime states that noone would accept an order to kill their father and then stand by as many innocent people died.

21 Apr, 2013

And Now His Watch Is Ended

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the fourth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, And Now His Watch Is Ended. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Brienne and Jaime travel north towards the Stark family’s armies after being captured by soldiers of a Stark ally. Their captors torture Jaime as they ride, forcing him to wear his severed right hand on a string around his neck as it decomposes, and refusing him water. As they camp, Jaime refuses to eat, saying that he would rather die than live without his sword hand. Brienne retorts that this is the first time he has encountered genuine loss, and convinces him to stay alive.

14 Apr, 2013

Walk of Punishment

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the third episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, Walk of Punishment. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. In the Riverlands province of Westeros, Jaime and Brienne are held captive by soldiers allied to the Stark noble family. As the soldiers attempt to rape Brienne, Jaime convinces their leader, Locke, that she is of noble heritage and that her family will pay a ransom if she is unharmed. Jaime attempts to bribe Locke to release him, but Locke states that the Lannister family will never make a deal with sworn enemies. In order to subdue Jaime, he maims Jaime’s right hand.

10 Apr, 2013

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau interview

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Coster-Waldau visits Conan to talk about Game of Thrones and being able to attend events that recognize the show. He also discusses why his character, Jamie Lannister, has been unkempt lately and also shares an awkward encounter with George Clooney.

I was dying – I just had to go to the restroom. And finally, it’s over and I’m just running out there and it’s packed with people. And all the urinals are taken, but then I spot – there’s stall there, the door was open, and “I’m gonna go, I’m not gonna let anyone get there”, because I was dying. And then this guy is in there, and then I just go for it – I didn’t know he was in there – the door was open. And so I just go for it, he was standing, I’m pretty sure there was spillage, and I said sorry, and he said sorry, and I go “Oh my God, that’s George Clooney.”

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7 Apr, 2013

Dark Wings, Dark Words

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nikolaj-coster-waldau-dark-wings-wordsCoster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the first episode of the second season of Game of Thrones, Dark Wings, Dark Words. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Brienne marches the captive Jaime east towards King’s Landing, where she intends to ransom him for the release of the Stark noble family’s daughters. After encountering a farmer on the road, the pair fear they have been recognized. Jaime uses the distraction to seize a sword from Brienne, however she defeats him in a duel. As they fight, a group of soldiers allied to the Starks appear. They refuse to negotiate, and take the pair captive.

3 Jun, 2012

Valar Morghulis

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the tenth episode of the second season of Game of Thrones, Valar Morghulis. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Brienne and the captive Jaime travel east towards Kin’s Landing, where Brienne plans to ransom Jaime to the Lannisters for the release of the Stark noble family’s daughters. As they travel, they encounter Stark soldiers, and Jaime is recognized. Brienne is forced to kill the soldiers, explaining to Jaime that she is loyal to Lady Catelyn, not the Stark family.

20 May, 2012

The Prince of Winterfell

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nikolaj-coster-waldau-prince-of-winterfellCoster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the eighth episode of the second season of Game of Thrones, The Prince of Winterfell. Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth, a female soldier loyal to Lady Catelyn Stark. Intending to ransom the captive Jaime to the Lannisters in return for the release of the Stark noble family’s two daughters, Brienne keeps him under guard as they travel towards King’s Landing.

13 May, 2012

A Man Without Honor

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the seventh episode of the second season of Game of Thrones, A Man Without Honor. Michelle Fairley plays Lady Catelyn Stark. In the west of the continent of Westeros, Robb Stark’s army makes camp as they continue their campaign to free his younger sisters from their captivity by the Lannisters. In order to escape his imprisonment, Jaime kills a fellow prisoner and then his guard. He is recaptured and brought back to the camp in chains. A Stark loyalist demands Jaime’s execution for the murder of the guard. Realizing that Jaime’s death would place her daughters at risk from reprisals by the Lannisters, Lady Catelyn is forced to intervene in a tense situation to keep him alive.

1 Apr, 2012

The North Remembers

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Coster-Waldau appears as Ser Jaime Lannister in the first episode of the second season of Game of Thrones, The North Remembers. Richard Madded plays Robb Stark, the commander of the armies of the rival Stark noble family. In the Riverlands in central Westeros, Robb has learned that Jaime is the father of King Joffrey Baratheon by his incestuous relationship with his sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister. Robb visits the cell where his army is holding Jaime captive after defeating him in battle, and accuses Jaime of attempting to murder his younger brother, Bran Stark, for discovering the secret.