In a land where summer can last for several years and winter can last a lifetime, sinister and supernatural forces press at the gates of the Seven Kingdoms. The Night's Watch, protecting the Kingdom from any creature that may come from beyond the protective Wall, no longer has the resources needed to ensure everyone's safety.
After a summer lasting ten years, a harsh winter descends upon the Kingdom, promising a future that is exceedingly dark. Meanwhile, plots and rivalries unfold on the continent to seize the Iron Throne, symbol of absolute power.