Catch up with Game of Thrones Season 5 (and 1-4) with these video recaps

Need a refresher on the many, many, many things that have happened on Game of Thrones before Season 6? The internet has you covered. From recaps that just cover what happened during the previous season to ambitious affairs that cover the whole series, these people will do their best to reacquaint you with Westeros and its people so you’re not flailing to remember who’s who when the show returns to the airwaves tonight.

Let’s start with a nice, brief recap of Season 5, complete with nifty visual aids.

Screen Junkies has a bit of longer guide to Season 5 with fewer visual aids but more detail.

One more narrated Season 5 recap, this one from the motor-mouthed Man of Recaps. I’m afraid he’s going to forget to breathe and fall over.

One last Season 5 recap: this is just a well-edited cut of key scenes from the season and how they relate back to earlier moments from the show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2PQFviKHOM

Okay, if you’ve decided to jump on the Game of Thrones hype train now, haven’t seen the show before, and want to get caught up before Season 6…well, good luck to you. GamesRadar has a quick, general overview for you:

And here’s one that’s based on tone. It’s more like a giant trailer or short film than a primer, but it’s fun watching:

Emergency Awesome takes a more practical approach. Its video, which catches fans up on what they need to know about Season 6, looks ahead, and is more geared towards people who have already watched the show.

Finally, for those who have the time, here’s a 50-minute roundtable about the events of Game of Thrones Season 5.

And now for Season 6. Just a few more hours.