The fourth season premiere of HBO’s incredibly popular fantasy drama series Game of Thrones is less than a month away, but given the massive amount of characters involved in the show, there’s no shame in admitting you might need a bit of a refresher before the new season begins.  The first three seasons are available in their entirety on On Demand and HBO Go, but if you don’t have time to rewatch full episodes, the pay cable network has unveiled a 25-minute recap of the bloody events from last season.  It’s a fun watch even if you’re just a fan of the show and don’t necessarily need a recap, and it serves as a suitable appetizer for what’s sure to be an interesting fourth season.  And now, with the news that the series will likely end after season seven, savoring every last bit of Game of Thrones goodness seems prudent.

Hit the jump to watch the video recap.  Game of Thrones season four premieres on HBO Sunday, April 6th at 9pm ET/PT.