Jaime seizes a quick opportunity to outsmart Brienne following poor cousin Frey’s descent from horseback, to be met only with more than he anticipates. Along the same countryside Arya travels further into the future, on the trail of elusive men without banners.

An assembly of King Joffrey's noble council discuss matters of the crown, and the will of Tywin Lannister. Meanwhile, treacherous murdering bannermen are placed before the King in the North.

Today, a mad dash through Westerosian wilds as Arya’s list of trusted allies slowly wilts, and the great Samwell’s own strength and salt is tested beyond measure.

Jon and Ghost, growing closer to these free folk, continue their task of deep cover within the colorful ranks of Mance's wildling army. Meanwhile in King's Landing, Sansa has been gifted the hands of a seamstress and all that it will bring.

Starks upon Starks. Arya and company are greeted by a merry group of new friends, while in Riverrun, Catelyn's noble first born returns with a crowd of surprising news.

In this week’s episode, the brothers Lannister work to achieve calculated ends, only to be met with rigidity from the respective ladies in their life.

Salladhor Saan proposes a new life for an old friend, who is hell-bent with a dirk in hand.Smoke rises from the mount of Dragonstone, the Onion Knight has returned.

The scent. The hunt. The kill. In stark contrast with his natural body,  we join Bran through the eyes of Summer, George R. R. Martin, and his comparatively seasoned friends. 

Daenerys returns in this week's episode, joined by the crew of GOO and a particularly romantic Jorah Mormont. Her men await decisions, and decision-making they receive indeed.

Today, an outstanding chapter, as the storming of swords rages on. Ghost and Jon Snow, ushered along by an unholy escort, enter the mobile kingdom of Mance Rayder.