It appears that Game of Thrones season 5 will not continue Bran Stark’s storyline. But showrunner David Benioff has the perfect explanation for the unwelcome time-out.
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Different Game of Thrones actors have been doing interviews in the lead-up to the second season, and here Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys) and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran) discuss their characters and share their experiences from season 1. One tiny season 2 spoiler to watch out for at the very end if you’re concerned (but it’s very vague).