: 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 [S2E1] Winter is Coming
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. : Robb Stark has been declared King in
For a visual refresher on the state of Westeros at the start of Season 2, you can watch this recap: Essential Plot Points to Review If you want
: 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
: Disguised as a boy named "Arry," she is traveling north with Night's Watch recruits, including King Robert's bastard son, Gendry .