"Whereas Sean Bean's grizzled Ned was the focal point for the audience in the first season, now everything has splintered. There are several kings vying for the titular Iron Throne, and although natural loyalties still lie with the Starks, you're also on the side of dragon mother Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and crafty, charismatic 'imp' Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage). In future seasons, these factions are bound to face each other in battle, but for now they have other fish to fry. R find out more...