Winter is Coming and so are the Targaryens - Game of Thrones Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2

In this episode of Dragons, Starks, and Plot Twists, Andrea and Amanda are diving into the icy depths of Game of Thrones Season 1 with a double-header review of Episodes 1 and 2: “Winter Is Coming” and “The Kingsroad.” It's a wild ride through the cold roads of Westeros—before things go really sideways.

Join your favorite fandom girls as we discuss Ned Stark's questionable parenting decisions (seriously, you let your kid climb that tower?), the game-changing moment when Bran gets a “falling” lesson, and the spectacular wardrobe choices of the Targaryens.

In Episode 1, “Winter is Coming,” we dive deep into the cold, snowy North where family trees are about as tangled as the branches of a creepy Weirwood. We also meet King Robert, who seems less concerned about ruling and more focused on finding another tavern wench. Meanwhile, Jon Snow, our favorite “bastard” (but not in the way you're thinking), is just trying to survive the wrath of Catelyn Stark. It’s complicated!

Then, in Episode 2, “The Kingsroad,” we hit the road with the Starks (and one very disgruntled king) as they journey south to King's Landing, a place where you’re more likely to lose your head than your luggage. We discuss the real royal family dynamics (spoiler: they’re super dysfunctional), and the very questionable parenting choices that definitely won’t age well.

Will Jon Snow find his place in the world? Will Cersei and Jaime ever stop whispering in corners? And will Bobby B ever stop talking about drinking long enough to actually do some king-ing? Tune in for all the answers… or at least for some good-natured speculation, interesting trivia about the show, and a lot of laughs.

Warning: May contain excessive references to direwolves, dragon eggs, and unexpected decapitations.