If you want to catch up on the specific atmosphere and script details before starting, you can view the transcript of the episode on Genius or check the episode synopsis on the Wiki of Westeros.

: 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 through the Red Waste , struggling to keep her three newborn dragons alive.

: The Night’s Watch, led by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, begins its "Great Rangeing" beyond the Wall, eventually reaching Craster’s Keep .

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

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

: Still serving as Robb Stark's trusted friend and advisor, though he is soon sent back to his father on the Iron Islands to seek an alliance. Watch List Recommendation