"Game of Thrones" Season 4 Episode 2, titled "The Lion and the Rose," continues to follow the various storylines of the characters as they navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
In King's Landing, the preparations for the wedding of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell are in full swing, and Tyrion Lannister is made to serve as Joffrey's Hand of the King. The episode also introduces Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne, who has arrived in King's Landing for the wedding.
At the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night's Watch are still trying to deal with the threat of the wildlings, 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, the Brotherhood Without Banners, led by Beric Dondarrion, come across Sandor Clegane (The Hound) and Arya Stark, who are still on the run. They take them prisoner and plan to bring them to trial for their crimes.
In the East, Daenerys Targaryen and her army continue their journey to Meereen, and they come across a slave camp where they free the slaves. However, they also discover that the slave masters have crucified all the slave children as a warning to others.
The episode ends with the wedding of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell, where Joffrey is poisoned and dies in front of everyone, causing chaos in King's Landing.
In summary, this episode follows the preparations for the wedding of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell and the introduction of Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne. Jon Snow and the Night's Watch are still dealing with the threat of the wildlings. The Brotherhood Without Banners come across Sandor Clegane and Arya Stark and take them prisoner. Daenerys Targaryen continues her journey to Meereen and frees slaves. The episode ends with the shocking death of Joffrey Baratheon at his own wedding, causing chaos in King's Landing.
