Game of Thrones season 6 episode 2 preview: A certain character returns

** Spoilers for episode one ahead **

After a rip-roaring premiere and a Bran Stark no-show, Ned Stark’s son will finally be making his reappearance in Game of Thrones having not be in the show since season four.

In a preview clip for episode two, Bran is seen waking up almost where we left off in season four (the actor, Isaac Hempstead Wright, looking notably older).

The teaser also shows Cersei Lannister clashing with the Kingsguard, while Jaime confesses his darkest sins to the Hight Sparrow (an extended version of which can be watched here).

There’s also a clip of Brienne of Tarth conversing with Sansa Stark in the wilderness.

Meanwhile, just hours before the episode aired on HBO and Sky Atlantic, the first episode, “The Red Woman”, leaked online, leading to hundreds of spoilers flooding the internet.

The episode itself has led to speculators around the world wondering what is going on with Melisandre, read our recap here. Daenerys actress Emilia Clarke has also spoken about her character’s future in season six.