Beyond a vast wall of ice in the north of Westeros something cold stirs. The Starks of Winterfell receive the visit of the royal family while the exiled Targaryen prince forges a new alliance to regain the Iron Throne.
The Lannister twins have a lot on their minds at Winterfell after a certain feat goes awry. Jon and Tyrion head off to the Wall in the north whilst Ned Stark faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.
Ned issues a decree that could have long-term consequences throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Tyrion confesses to his crimes and demands a trial by combat whilst Viserys receives his final payment for Daenerys.
In the aftermath of Ned's capture, Syrio and Arya face off against Lannister guards while Cersei uses Sansa to her own ends. Robb rallies his father's northern allies against Tywin Lannister and heads south to war.
With Sansa's life in danger, Ned makes a fateful decision. Robb wins his first major victory and captures a prized prisoner. As Drogo's wound festers, Dany defies Qotho and puts her trust in the witch Mirri Maz Duur.