"Game of Thrones" Season 2, Episode 10, titled "Valar Morghulis," is the season finale and brings several storylines to a close.
The episode opens with Tywin Lannister being named Hand of the King by King Joffrey, and Tyrion being stripped of his position and sent to the Wall to join the Night's Watch as punishment for his actions during the Battle of Blackwater.
In King's Landing, Sansa Stark is reunited with her mother and brother, but is heartbroken to learn that her father, Ned Stark, has been executed. She is also forced to marry Tyrion Lannister, though it is clear that their marriage will be a political one rather than a romantic one.
Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen, who has been traveling across the Red Waste with her remaining followers, comes across a city of slaves. She frees the slaves and takes control of the city, using its resources to rebuild her army and continue her quest to reclaim the Iron Throne.
At the Wall, Jon Snow encounters Qhorin Halfhand and the rest of the Night's Watch, who are preparing to march on the wildlings. Jon is forced to kill Qhorin in order to gain the wildlings' trust and infiltrate their camp.
In the final scene, Bran Stark, who has been traveling beyond the Wall with his companions, comes across an ancient tower. Inside, he discovers a strange old man who tells him that he has been waiting for him, and that Bran has a special destiny to fulfill.
The episode ends with the phrase "Valar Morghulis," meaning "all men must die" in High Valyrian, which is repeated several times throughout the episode, highlighting the theme of death and the fleeting nature of power in the world of "Game of Thrones."
In summary, the episode brings several storylines to a close, but also sets up many new plotlines for the next season. It also showcases the political maneuverings of the Lannisters, the resilience and determination of Daenerys Targaryen, the moral dilemmas faced by Jon Snow, and the mysterious destiny of Bran Stark.
