Having had a front row seat to an advance look of Game of Thrones season 2 and it’s first couple of episodes,  now we’re going to drop a few spoilers your way.

Game of Thrones spoilers under the jump.

How is Joffrey ruling the kingdom?

He has his own concerns that do not reflect the majority, his own family is resenting him quite a bit. And he has a new favorite past time for his name day which relies on cruelty.

How do they mourn Ned Stark? Tell me they haven’t forgotten about him!

Naturally, no one can forget what happened to Ned. Especially not us. But some time has passed when we pick up with the Game of Thrones season 2 premiere. The immediate grief has passed. Instead, everyone is set on revenge. That is, those who are allowed to speak their minds. Sansa is in a particularly difficult situation, even when Tyrion tries to help her.

What new faces will we see?

Check out our Game of Thrones season 2 Spoilers guide that covers all new characters.

What’s going on with the dragons and Daerny’s?

The premiere will remind you that they’re there. And that they’re hungry. Meanwhile, Daenery’s is still strong, but she’s needed her hope renewed.

Tell me there’s no so much animal violence this season!

Well, the Game of Thrones season 2 premiere shows a horse in pain but it’s not at a human’s hand. Instead, there’s a scene much worse that you need to worry about. And it’s not what you see, so much as what you hear, that will leave you cringing in horror.

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Game of Thrones airs on HBO.