FF - I'm not sure of all the nuts & bolts of the show either but I find that rewatching the first and second season helped a lot. I also like the special HBO "Inside the Episode" segments as well. My advice - don't get too consumed with details and just enjoy. It will all make sense eventually. As a bonus for us here on the BB, Lilo is a wealth of knowledge of all things Throne! Post a question/concern - he loves talking about this and he is very sharp!