It marks the first appearance of Stephen Dillane as Stannis, Carice van Houten as Melisandre, and Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth. Production notably moved to Dubrovnik, Croatia , which became the permanent stand-in for King’s Landing.
The Night's Watch ranging party arrives at Craster’s Keep , where they learn of Mance Rayder's growing wildling army. Production and Reception "Game of Thrones" The North Remembers(2012)
The episode introduces Stannis Baratheon , the late King Robert's eldest brother and rightful heir, who is under the influence of the red priestess Melisandre . Stannis sends letters across Westeros exposing Joffrey's true parentage. It marks the first appearance of Stephen Dillane