Why 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 Is Worth Getting Excited Over

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Max Knoblauch
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Why 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 Is Worth Getting Excited Over
Credit: David M. Benett, Matt Carr, Sandra Mu

With the newly released Game of Thrones Season 5 cast list, you can be sure that the murder rate in Westeros isn't going to be decreasing anytime soon -- not that anyone expected that.

HBO announced the new cast members at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday afternoon, revealing a strong fifth season focus on the Martell family, a group of fearsome warriors from Dorne (all related to the recently departed Red Viper).

While the show hasn't focused much on the Martell family yet, they're a pivotal and intimidating force in George R.R. Martin's novels. Equally exciting is the casting of the High Sparrow, a religious figure within Westeros with legions of loyal followers, who is sure to cause some trouble in King's Landing.

Take a look at the full new cast list and the role they will play in Season 5.

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