Game of Thrones Season 2

The cold winds of winter are rising in Westeros...war is coming...and five kings continue their savage quest for control of the all-powerful Iron Throne. HBO presents Season 2 of this epic drama series based on the bestselling book series by George R.R. Martin.

With winter fast approaching, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by the cruel Joffrey, counselled by his conniving Mother Cersei and Uncle Tyrion. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. Meanwhile, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Great Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night's Watch.

Season 2 is based on Martin's second novel in the series, "A Clash of Kings," and plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven.

In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark, son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen, looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly, who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy, who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep.In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night's Watch.