The House of Black and White

"The House of Black and White" is the second episode of the fifth season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones.

Across the Narrow Sea, Tyrion Lannister and Varys travel to Volantis, and Daenerys Targaryen continues to fight against the Sons of the Harpy in Meereen.

Terys takes Arya to the House of Black and White, the headquarters of the Faceless Men, but the doorkeeper denies her entry.

After wandering the streets of Braavos, Arya encounters the doorkeeper again, who brings her back to the temple and changes his face to that of Jaqen H'ghar's.

She attempts to persuade Prince Doran to kill Myrcella and go to war with House Lannister in a pursuit for vengeance.

Club commented on the scene in which Brienne meets Sansa, who rejects her offer of help and protection, saying that it creates crisis regarding the character's purpose.

[9] With this episode, Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H'ghar) and Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand) are promoted to series regulars.

The episode was viewed by an estimated 6.81 million viewers during its initial airing in the United States, and received a 3.6 rating among adults 18-49.

The website's consensus reads: "Building upon the season opener, 'The House of Black and White' increases the intensity by calling upon some major characters to make some tough decisions.

It not only brought Arya and Bronn back into the mix and introduced Dorne... it contained huge moments for Brienne, Dany, and Jon.