The King's Landing Riot is one of the most chaotic sequences in the early seasons. Starving, angry citizens confront the royal procession in the streets, turning a routine walk back to the castle into a bloody street battle.
The Scene Breakdown
Myrcella Departs for Dorne Previous Scene
After saying goodbye to Myrcella at the harbor, the royal party turns back toward the Red Keep and enters the city streets.
The Riot Begins
A man throws filth at King Joffrey, causing him to order his guards to attack the crowd. This sparks a full riot in the streets.
The Gold Cloaks lose control as the mob breaks through, and the royal party is forced back behind the castle gates while Sansa is caught outside in the chaos.
The Hound's Rescue
Sansa is chased into a side street during the riot. She is saved when Sandor "The Hound" Clegane kills her attackers and brings her back to safety.
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