Robb Stark, the King in the North, faces mounting internal pressure after breaking his marriage pact with House Frey. His execution of Rickard Karstark further fractures his army. This arc culminates in the infamous "Red Wedding" (Episode 9, "The Rains of Castamere"), where Robb, his wife Talisa, and his mother Catelyn Stark are betrayed and murdered by Walder Frey and Roose Bolton in alliance with the Lannisters.
– Daenerys’ story slows down to build up. She learns that conquering is easier than ruling, and the sacking of Astapor contains one of the most cathartic and ruthless sequences in fantasy television: “A dragon is not a slave.” Game Of Thrones - Season 3
Jaime is captured and has his sword hand cut off by Locke, a man serving House Bolton. During their long journey back to the capital, a deep bond of mutual respect forms between Jaime and his captor-turned-protector, Brienne. New Cast and Characters Robb Stark, the King in the North, faces
If you thought you understood who the “good guys” were, think again. In Westeros, winter is coming — and so is the reckoning. – Daenerys’ story slows down to build up