Its 12 Emmy® Awards are the most ever for a television series in a single year. The new season begins with anarchy, which the heroes of Westeros and Essos are trying to turn to their advantage. At Castle Black, Jon struggles to find a compromise between the demands of the Night's Watch and the newcomer Stannis Baratheon, who is styling himself the rightful ruler of Westeros. Meanwhile, surrounded by the Tyrells and a growing religious movement led by the mysterious High Sparrow, Cersei strives to maintain her rule in King's Landing, while Jamie embarks on a secret mission. Arya searches for an old acquaintance across the Narrow Sea, and a fugitive Tyrion finds a new case. The atmosphere in Meereen thickens, and Danaerys Targaryen realizes that her weak position in the city will require great sacrifices. The new series delivers its most intense scenes yet in the name of the ominous promise of "the coming winter."