Arya’s ship approaches Braavos. She whispers the names of the dead. Cut to: A white raven from the Citadel flies over King’s Landing. Winter has arrived.
As the Lannisters tighten their grip on a war-weary King’s Landing, true threats emerge from the north and east—where the real battle for humanity’s survival begins, and where vengeance becomes a poison that consumes all who drink it.
: Both Stark sisters are on precarious journeys, with Arya traversing Westeros with the Hound and Sansa escaping the capital. The "Red Viper" and Major New Cast Members
: The third actor to take on this menacing role, becoming the series' definitive version of the character. Dean-Charles Chapman Tommen Baratheon
: Recast this season (previously played by Ed Skrein), Huisman takes over as the mercenary commander and ally to Roger Ashton-Griffiths Mace Tyrell
At the Wall, Jon prepares the Night's Watch for a massive Wildling invasion, eventually leading to the cinematic "Battle of Castle Black".
The emotional weight of these events rested squarely on the shoulders of an expansive, talented ensemble. Here is a breakdown of the major players and the new faces that defined Season 4.