A Game Of Thrones recap: An introduction for rookies – and a runthrough for all fans

A Game Of Thrones recap: An introduction for rookies – and a runthrough for all fans

The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros were ruled once by the Targaryen dynasty – who conquered it with their dragons. When the show begins, the dragons have been long extinct and the Targaryens have been toppled by Robert Baratheon.

Robert is king and married to Cersei, from the wealthy Lannister dynasty. Lord Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark has just been appointed chief administrator or Hand of the King. What follows are dynastic battles between Targaryens, Starks, Lannisters and an assortment of other characters. To spice things up, the “Night’s Watch” must defend a massive wall of ice against mythical evils in the depths of the North.