Friday, March 30, 2012 By Rob Owen,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
So "Luck" didn't live up to its title, drawing too few viewers and too much scrutiny after three horses died on (or near) the show's set, leading HBO execs to cancel the drama after a single, little-watched season.
But the premium network will get its mojo back this weekend with the second-season premiere of "Game of Thrones" (9 p.m. Sunday). The fantasy-drama, based on the book series "A Song of Fire and Ice" by George R.R. Martin, grew into a solid hit through its first season, culminating in a shocking turn of events. (Season one spoilers ahead.)
"Game of Thrones" returns in fantastic form, reconfiguring itself after last season's denouement -- when young, petulant King Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) beheaded the show's nominal lead, Ned Stark (Sean Bean). If the show has a lead anymore -- and I'm not convinced it does -- that role surely belongs to Peter Dinklage as the cunning, often hilarious Tyrion Lannister.
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