Is Coming: [s2e1] Winter

: Daenerys Targaryen leads her small, starving khalasar through the Red Waste , struggling to keep her three newborn dragons alive.

For a visual refresher on the state of Westeros at the start of Season 2, you can watch this recap: [S2E1] Winter is Coming

: Stannis Baratheon, the late King Robert's eldest brother, formally makes his claim to the throne and adopts the faith of the Lord of Light under the influence of the red priestess Melisandre. Key Character Status : Daenerys Targaryen leads her small, starving khalasar

To prepare for , titled " The North Remembers ," you should focus on the shifting power dynamics following the death of Ned Stark. While the series pilot was famously titled "Winter is Coming," the Season 2 premiere marks the actual start of the War of the Five Kings . Essential Plot Points to Review While the series pilot was famously titled "Winter

: King Joffrey holds the Iron Throne in King's Landing, while his uncle Tyrion Lannister arrives to serve as the new Acting Hand of the King , much to Cersei's chagrin.

: Robb Stark has been declared King in the North and continues his campaign against the Lannisters, holding Jaime Lannister as a high-value prisoner.