"Game of Thrones" Season 3 Episode 8, titled "Second Sons," continues to follow the various storylines of the characters as they navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
In King's Landing, Tyrion Lannister continues to assert his power as Hand of the King, and tries to gain the support of the powerful sellsword company, the Second Sons, to fight against Daenerys Targaryen's army. He also begins to suspect that his father, Tywin Lannister, is planning to betray him.
At the Night's Watch, Jon Snow and the others are still trying to find their way back to the Wall, and they come across a group of Night's Watch deserters, led by the infamous Rattleshirt. Jon is forced to make a difficult decision when he is recognized by the deserters.
In the Riverlands, Robb Stark is still trying to rally his remaining forces and receives a proposal from Lord Frey for an alliance. However, the proposal comes with a steep price, and Robb is forced to make a difficult decision. He also receives a letter from his mother, Catelyn Stark, urging him to make peace with the Lannisters and free Jaime Lannister in exchange for his sisters.
In the East, Daenerys Targaryen and her khalasar are still in Meereen, and Daenerys begins to rule as the city's queen. She also receives a visit from Daario Naharis, the leader of the Second Sons, who offers to switch sides and fight for her.
In the North, Bran Stark continues to have strange dreams and receives training from Jojen Reed to control his abilities. They also receive a visit from Meera and Jojen's sister, who reveals that she is a follower of the Lord of Light and believes that Bran has a important role to play in the coming war.
The episode ends with a twist, as the leader of the Second Sons and his men betray Daenerys and attempt to kill her, but she is saved by her Unsullied soldiers and the turncoat Daario Naharis.
In summary, this episode follows Tyrion Lannister's efforts to gain the support of the Second Sons, Jon Snow's encounter with Night's Watch deserters, Robb Stark's negotiations with Lord Frey, Daenerys Targaryen's rule in Meereen and her encounter with the Second Sons, and Bran Stark's training to control his abilities. The episode ends with a twist as the Second Sons betray Daenerys, but she is saved by her Unsullied soldiers and Daario Naharis.
