Winter is coming, my friends! Or Spring is coming, if you prefer.
Either way, “Game of Thrones” will be back on HBO in just over two months from now. The upcoming fourth season will adapt the remaining portion of George R.R. Martin’s “A Storm of Swords,” the third novel in his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series.
To set the stage for the new season, HBO has unleashed 15 photos from the fourth season, including glimpses of Tyrion, Daenerys, Jon Snow, Jaime and Cersei, the Hound and more. When the third season of “Game of Thrones” ended, the Lannisters were firmly in control of King’s Landing and most of the Seven Kingdoms of Westros. But the war isn’t over yet and there are still threats coming from beyond the Wall…
“Game of Thrones” Season 4 begins on Sunday, April 6, only on HBO!
Game of Thrones Season 4 Photo Preview
Jon Snow
One of the three remaining sons of Ned Stark, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) has to prepare the Night's Watch for a war with the Wildings and the threat of the White Walkers.
Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark
That awkward moment when you share a meal with your wife after your father helped arrange the slaughter of her family. Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) and Sansa (Sophie Turner) will face even harder times in the new season.
Tyrion and Shae
That other awkward moment when you steal time with your mistress. Tyrion and Shae (Sibel Kekilli). Will Shae come to regret not leaving when she had the chance?
King Joffrey Baratheon
No true king would need to proclaim his status as loudly and as often as Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson).
But the war isn't over yet, despite Joffrey's wishful thinking.
Tywin Lannister
The real power behind the throne, Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance) doesn't bother to hide his disdain for his children and his insane grandson.
Jaime and Cersei Lannister
On the road to King's Landing, Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) seemed to be on the verge of becoming a better man. Will that change last now that he's been reunited with his sister/lover, Cersei (Lena Headey)?
Margaery & Lady Olenna Tyrell
Tywin may have outmanuevered them last season, but never count out the Tyrells. Margaery (Natalie Dormer) and Lady Olenna (Diana Rigg) have their own ambitions and they don't care what they have to do to achieve them.
Oberyn Martell aka The Red Viper and Ellaria Sand
The Lannisters have a new problem this season in the form of the vengeful Red Viper, Oberyn Martell (Pedro Pascal) and his lover, Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma), Oberyn is out for revenge and and he won't let anything get in his way.
Arya Stark and The Hound
Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) has an unexpected ally in the form of Sandor "The Hound" Clegane (Rory McCann). The Hound may also prove to be a fine teacher when it comes to dealing out death,
Sandor Clegane aka The Hound
The Hound never seems to have any trouble making new enemies. How long will he stand by Arya?
Daenerys Targaryen & Missandei
To the East, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) cotinues her rise to power with Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) by her side.
Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys is rapidly becoming one of the most feared women in Essos. With an army of followers and three dragons at her command, the seven kingdoms of Westros could very well be hers in the future.
Daario Naharis
Meet the new Daario Naharis, as Michiel Huisman takes over the role as Daenerys' newest advisor.
Samwell Tarly
Against all odds, Samwell Tarly (John Bradley) is the first man to kill a White Walker in thousands of years. Sam has the heart of a hero, and he'll have to continue to step up now that he's back with the Night's Watch.
Ygritte & Tormund
You didn't forget about the Wildings, did you? Ygritte (Rose Leslie) and Tormund (Kristofer Hivju) are still free on the wrong side of the Wall while an army of Wildings makes plans to invade Westros.