Got_5x06 May 2026

Sansa Stark is forced to marry Ramsay Bolton in the Winterfell godswood. The episode ends with a traumatic scene where Ramsay rapes Sansa while forcing Theon Greyjoy (Reek) to watch.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6, titled remains one of the most controversial and highly debated episodes in the series' history. Plot Overview & Key Events

Jaime Lannister and Bronn attempt to "rescue" Myrcella Baratheon from Dorne but are intercepted by the Sand Snakes. The ensuing fight ends in a stalemate as they are all arrested by Areo Hotah.

Arya continues her training at the House of Black and White, learning the "Game of Faces" from the Waif and finally being allowed to enter the room of faces by Jaqen H’ghar. Fan & Critic Reception

The episode received significant backlash, primarily due to the treatment of Sansa Stark. Critics and fans argued that the sexual violence was unnecessary for her character arc and felt like "gratuitous suffering".

Many viewers were also frustrated by Olyvar's betrayal of Loras, feeling it simplified the complex political maneuvering of the Tyrells into a "trap" based on sexuality. Notable Quotes

The High Sparrow presides over an inquest for Loras Tyrell. Despite Margaery Tyrell’s testimony in her brother's defense, a surprise witness—Loras’s squire, Olyvar—betrays them, leading to the arrest of both Loras and Margaery.