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
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. [S2E1] Winter is Coming
For a visual refresher on the state of Westeros at the start of Season 2, you can watch this recap: To prepare for , titled " The North
: 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. For a visual refresher on the state of
: Robb Stark has been declared King in the North and continues his campaign against the Lannisters, holding Jaime Lannister as a high-value prisoner.
: 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
: Daenerys Targaryen leads her small, starving khalasar through the Red Waste , struggling to keep her three newborn dragons alive.