The season centers on the ongoing struggle for power in Westeros, with various factions vying for control. Daenerys Targaryen, a claimant to the Iron Throne, seeks to build an army and liberate slaves across the Narrow Sea. Meanwhile, Jon Snow, a bastard of the Stark family, infiltrates the wildling tribes beyond the Wall to understand their threat. In King's Landing, Tyrion Lannister, a dwarf and advisor, navigates the treacherous politics of the royal court.

The core conflict escalates as alliances shift and betrayals unfold. Daenerys acquires an army of Unsullied warriors and conquers cities, while Jon Snow faces danger from both wildlings and the undead. In a shocking turn of events, Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn are brutally murdered at a wedding feast, a devastating blow to the Stark cause. Simultaneously, Jaime Lannister's sword hand is severed, and Theon Greyjoy endures horrific torture and castration.

The season ends with Daenerys hailed as a liberator in Yunkai, her power growing. Jon Snow survives an attack, and the remaining Starks grapple with immense loss and the ever-present threat of war.

Season 3 of Game of Thrones covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:

Season 3, Episode 1: Valar Dohaeris - Jon Snow infiltrates the wildling camp and meets Mance Rayder, while Samwell Tarly narrowly escapes a White Walker attack. In King's Landing, Tyrion is insulted by his father Tywin, who refuses to name him heir. Daenerys arrives in Astapor, where she is nearly assassinated but gains a new ally in Ser Barristan Selmy. The episode concludes with Davos being imprisoned by Stannis after confronting Melisandre, and Daenerys deciding to purchase the Unsullied army.

Season 3, Episode 2: Dark Wings, Dark Words - Robb Stark learns Winterfell has been destroyed and Bran and Rickon are missing. He and Catelyn travel to Riverrun for her father's funeral. Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners, who capture Sandor "The Hound" Clegane. Jaime and Brienne duel, and are then captured by Bolton men. Bran meets Jojen Reed, who reveals himself as a warg, and Bran realizes he too can warg. Theon Greyjoy is shown being tortured.

Season 3, Episode 3: Walk of Punishment - Daenerys negotiates for an Unsullied army in Astapor, while Jon Snow is sent to climb the Wall. Theon Greyjoy escapes his captors with the help of a mysterious boy. In King's Landing, Tyrion is named Master of Coin. The episode culminates with Jaime's sword hand being brutally severed by Locke, and Theon's apparent rescue by the same boy who aided his escape, only for the boy to reveal himself as a Bolton man, leading to Theon's recapture and further torture.

Season 3, Episode 4: And Now His Watch is Ended - A mutiny at Craster's Keep results in the death of Lord Commander Mormont. Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister endures further humiliation after his hand is severed. The episode culminates with Daenerys Targaryen brilliantly outmaneuvering her enemies in Astapor, unleashing her dragons and the Unsullied to conquer the city.

Season 3, Episode 5: Kissed by Fire - Robb Stark is forced to execute Lord Karstark for treason, losing crucial Northern support. Jaime Lannister confesses to Brienne of Tarth the true reasons he killed the Mad King. Jon Snow consummates his relationship with Ygritte. The episode concludes with Tywin Lannister arranging marriages for Tyrion and Cersei, and the Hound being freed after a trial by combat.

Season 3, Episode 6: The Climb - Jon and Ygritte face peril while climbing the Wall, narrowly escaping death during an avalanche. Meanwhile, Ros is brutally murdered by Joffrey, and Sansa's betrothal to Tyrion is confirmed, dashing her hopes of leaving King's Landing. Littlefinger philosophizes about chaos as a ladder, while Melisandre takes Gendry, leaving Arya with a dark prophecy. The episode concludes with Jon and Ygritte reaching the top of the Wall.

Season 3, Episode 7: The Bear and the Maiden Fair - Jaime returns to Harrenhal to rescue Brienne from a bear pit, saving her life after she's forced to fight the beast with only a wooden sword. Meanwhile, Talisa reveals to Robb that she is pregnant, and Arya escapes the Brotherhood, only to be recaptured by the Hound. The episode concludes with Theon undergoing a brutal emasculation.

Season 3, Episode 8: Second Sons - Daenerys Targaryen encounters the mercenary group known as the Second Sons, offering them a place in her army. Meanwhile, Melisandre sacrifices Gendry in a ritual using king's blood, naming Robb Stark, Balon Greyjoy, and Joffrey Baratheon as targets. The episode concludes with Daario Naharis assassinating Mero and Prendahl to pledge his loyalty to Daenerys.

Season 3, Episode 9: The Rains of Castamere - At the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn are betrayed by Walder Frey. Robb Stark and his pregnant wife Talisa are brutally murdered, along with many Stark bannermen, in an event known as the Red Wedding. Catelyn Stark's throat is slit after she witnesses the massacre. The episode concludes with the devastating realization of the Starks' downfall.

Season 3, Episode 10: Mhysa - Daenerys liberates Yunkai, hailed as "Mhysa" by the freed slaves. In King's Landing, Joffrey's cruelty is evident as he boasts about the Red Wedding. Meanwhile, Theon Greyjoy is brutally tortured and castrated by Ramsay Snow, who renames him "Reek." Jon Snow survives an attack by Ygritte. The episode concludes with Daenerys being carried by the adoring crowds, solidifying her growing power.