: Daenerys Targaryen leads her small khalasar through the Red Waste to the city of Qarth , where she must protect her newly hatched dragons from those who seek to steal them. Key Episode Guide Game of Thrones Season 2 Story Recap in 5 Minutes

: Tyrion Lannister arrives as Acting Hand of the King, attempting to stabilize the city and outmaneuver his sister, Cersei. This arc culminates in the massive Battle of the Blackwater , where Tyrion uses wildfire to repel Stannis's fleet.