Since portraying Eddie Munson in the fourth season of “Stranger Things,” Joseph Quinn‘s career has skyrocketed to worldwide stardom. Not only has he recently starred in the beloved horror franchise “A Quiet Place,” but he is also set to play the antagonist in “Gladiator II,” the most anticipated movie of the year.
Before his breakthrough role in the Netflix sci-fi show, Quinn already had an impressive resume featuring a variety of films, series, and shorts. For instance, he played Enjolras in the “Les Miserables” series alongside Dominic West, and portrayed fictional character Arthur Havisham in “Dickensian,” a production based on the works of Charles Dickens.
Among these credits, one particular role stands out: the small part he played in “Game of Thrones,” widely regarded as the greatest series of all time. Keep reading to find out when he appeared and the character he put life to.
All on the role of Joseph Quinn in ‘Game of Thrones’
IMDb lists Joseph Quinn’s appearance in the fourth episode of “Game of Thrones” seventh season, titled “The Spoils of War”. Here, Daenerys seeks counsel from Jon and Tyrion as she pursues victory in the war, Theon returns to Dragonstone seeking his queen’s help to rescue his sister, and Arya makes a highly anticipated return to Winterfell.
Sean Bean, Maisie Williams, and Sophie Turner in “Game of Thrones”. (Source: IMDb)
With many fans agreeing that the show’s quality declined after Season 4, “The Spoils of War” stands out as one of the best episodes of the whole production. It holds a remarkable score of 9.7/10 on the leading movie site, voted by 95k users.
In the episode, Joseph Quinn portrays Koner, a guard serving House Stark. He and fellow guard Henk are the first to witness Arya’s return after years away. Initially reluctant to let her in due to not recognizing her, they relent when Arya subtly reminds them of the consequences if Sansa learns they turned away her sister.
Regarded as one of the greatest “Game of Thrones” episodes and a strong contender alongside “The Battle of the Bastards” and “The Winds of Winter,” watching it for Joseph Quinn will most probably lead you to a full series rewatch.
