Game of Thrones Recap

Introduction

• Game of Thrones is nearing its conclusion.
• This video summarizes 7 seasons and 67 episodes.

Game of Thrones 101

• Setting: Primarily on the continent of Westeros, divided into Seven Kingdoms.
• Seasons: Summers last for years, followed by harsh winters.
• The Wall: A huge structure at the northern edge of Westeros, built to keep out supernatural creatures, especially the White Walkers.
• Wildlings: Uncivilized folk living north of the Wall.
• King's Landing: The seat of power for the Seven Kingdoms.

Targaryens and Robert's Rebellion

• The Targaryens ruled Westeros using dragons until their decline.
• Mad King Aerys II: The last Targaryen king, known for his tyranny.
• Robert Baratheon: Led a rebellion against Aerys, resulting in the death of Aerys and his son Rhaegar.
• Remaining Targaryens: Viserys and Daenerys fled across the sea.

Season 1 Overview

• Starks: Eddard (Ned) Stark, his wife Catelyn, and their children Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon.
• Jon Snow: Ned's illegitimate son, raised at Winterfell.
• The Night's Watch: A brotherhood protecting the realm from threats beyond the Wall.
• Bran's Fall: Bran discovers Jaime and Cersei's incest, leading to his fall and paralysis.

Ned in King’s Landing

• Robert Baratheon visits Winterfell to recruit Ned as the Hand of the King.
• Bran's fall leads to Ned discovering Lannister secrets.
• Catelyn believes Lannisters are behind Bran's attack and travels to King’s Landing.

Key Events in Season 1

• Ned becomes Hand of the King and faces political tension in King's Landing.
• Catelyn arrests Tyrion, believing he attempted murder on Bran.
• Ned discovers that Robert’s children are illegitimate (Jaime's offspring).
• Ned refuses to support Joffrey's claim to the throne, leading to his arrest and execution despite a false confession.

Robb Stark's Campaign

• Robb declares himself King in the North, leading a rebellion against the Lannisters.
• He captures Jaime Lannister and seeks alliances.

Daenerys Targaryen's Story

• Daenerys is married off to Khal Drogo.
• Gains three dragon eggs, which hatch, marking her ascent toward power.

Season 2 Overview

• War of the Five Kings: Various factions vie for control of the Iron Throne.

Key Characters

• Stannis Baratheon: Renly's older brother, utilizes Melisandre's magic.
• Tyrion Lannister: Becomes Hand of the King and seeks alliances.
• The Battle of Blackwater: Tyrion defends King's Landing against Stannis.

Season 3 Overview

• The North: Jon Snow infiltrates the Wildlings; Arya meets the Brotherhood without Banners.
• Red Wedding: Robb Stark and his family are betrayed and slaughtered.

Season 4 Overview

• Joffrey's Wedding: Joffrey is poisoned, leading to Tyrion's trial.
• Cersei's power struggle with the Tyrells intensifies.

Season 5 Overview

• Cersei's Downfall: Arrested and shamed by the High Sparrow.
• Arya Stark: Trains with the Faceless Men.
• Jon Snow: Becomes Lord Commander and attempts to unite the Night's Watch with the Wildlings.

Season 6 Overview

• Jon's Resurrection: Jon is brought back to life by Melisandre.
• Battle of the Bastards: Jon retakes Winterfell from Ramsay Bolton.

Season 7 Overview

• The Great War: All factions unite against the threat of the Night King.
• Jon's true heritage: Revealed to be the legitimate son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.

Conclusion

• The video summarizes the key events leading up to the climax of Game of Thrones.
• Acknowledgement of George R.R. Martin's pacing contrasted with the show's timeline.