Over the past two Sundays, Game of Thrones Season 4 has delivered a shocking death and a controversial rape.

What could this HBO epic possibly have in store next?!?

The network has released a trio of episode descriptions from installments that will air in May and they include teases of a new mission, a new alliance and a lot more...

May 4, "First of His Name" - Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown’s next move. Dany discusses future plans. Jon embarks on a new mission.

May 11, "The Laws of Gods and Men" - Stannis and Davos set sail with a new strategy. Dany meets with supplicants. Tyrion faces down his father in the throne room.

May 18, "Mockingbird" - Tyrion enlists an unlikely ally. Daario entreats Dany to allow him to do what he does best. Jon’s warnings about the Wall’s vulnerability fall on deaf ears. Brienne follows a new lead on the road with Pod.

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