Mother's Mercy -

is the title of the season five finale of the HBO series Game of Thrones , which originally aired on June 14, 2015. It is widely regarded as one of the show's most brutal and pivotal episodes, serving as the final point where the television adaptation remained mostly synchronized with George R.R. Martin's published novels.

The episode is a series of "crushing blows" for major characters, leaving many of their fates in the balance: “Mother's Mercy” Review - Desperately Unrehearsed Mother's Mercy

Watch as viewers react to the shocking betrayals and heartbreaking moments that define this finale: Game of Thrones 5x10 'Mother's Mercy' | First Time Reaction YouTube• Jun 19, 2025 ⚔️ Key Plot Developments is the title of the season five finale