As his enemies scheme for power, Harald prepares for his coronation and chooses a queen. Ubbe’s party reaches shore — but not the one they’re seeking.

The election for Kattegat’s new ruler is held, but a surprise visitor disrupts the proceedings. Ivar puts his plan to overthrow Oleg into action.

Joffrey challenges Tywin. Bran tells a ghost story. In Dragonstone, mercy comes from strange quarters. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.