A whopping 17 pictures from the second season of Game of Thrones can be seen in the gallery below.

There’s a good look at new characters including Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham), Melisandre (Carice van Houten), Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie-Helen) and Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen).

Returning characters include Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Robb Stark (Richard Madden), Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and everyone’s favourite, Joffrey (Jack Gleeson).

Season 2 airs in the UK just a day after its Stateside premiere Monday 2 April at 9pm on Sky Atlantic HD.