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Why We Should Pretend the ‘Game of Thrones’ Rape Scene Never Happened
Fantasy
The show tried to depict consensual sex between Jaime and Cersei Lannister—but messed up big time. How should fans react?
Andrew Romano
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May 4 2014
5:45AM EDT
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