Who directed the Game of Thrones episode The Bells?

Miguel Sapochnik directed “The Bells,” the fifth episode of Game of Thrones season 8. The episode first aired on HBO on May 12, 2019, and was written by series creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.

“The Bells” depicts the final assault on King’s Landing, as Daenerys Targaryen and her forces attack Cersei Lannister’s capital. Sapochnik’s direction emphasizes the chaos and human cost of the battle, moving between soldiers, civilians, Arya Stark, Sandor Clegane, and the destruction caused by Drogon.

Sapochnik was known for directing several of the series’ large-scale action episodes. His earlier Game of Thrones credits include “Hardhome,” “Battle of the Bastards,” and “The Winds of Winter,” while he also directed season 8’s “The Long Night.” A common mix-up is David Nutter, who directed the first, second, and fourth episodes of season 8, but not “The Bells.”