This episode remains one of the most discussed hours of television history due to its sudden, brutal subversion of narrative justice.
Beyond mere chronology, the Red Wedding's placement at the penultimate moment of hope in both the episode and the novel structure makes it a turning point that redefines the rules of modern fantasy storytelling.
The Red Wedding effectively ended the Northern Rebellion. The Starks were seemingly wiped out, and the balance of power in Westeros shifted entirely in favor of the Lannisters. It remains one of the most infamous scenes in television history.
The Red Wedding takes place in , titled "The Rains of Castamere." *
Martin has confirmed that the events of A Song of Ice and Fire span approximately three years. The Red Wedding occurs in , specifically in the final days of the year.