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Wow! What a way to begin the final season! *insert crying face* We had scary moments, funny moments, heartbreaking moments, and holy shit moments galore!
The episode started with the royal parade as Daenerys and Jon arrived at Winterfell with Dothraki, Unsullied, and two full grown dragons in tow as a little northern boy watched on. It was an obvious call back to the pilot episode with Bran climbing high onto a tower to watch as King Robert and his Calvary rode into Winterfell. They even played the exact same music which gave me all the nostalgic feelings.
I was so thrilled to see the many reunions we were graced with this time around, from Jon and Bran, to Tyrion and Sansa, to The Hound and Arya, TO ARYA AND GENDRY (Does anyone else SHIP the FUCK out of them??), and of course… Arya and Jon.
I’ll be honest, I cried like a baby when she ran into his arms. Actual tears. Don’t judge me. It’s been since season 1, episode 1 since these two have seen each other and I wanted to bask in it.
Speaking of slaughter… Samwell Tarly.
Poor, poor Sam. He doesn’t deserve any of this and watching his face when Daenerys told him she murdered his father and brother was a kick in the gut none of us needed. It was a deep reminder that this war, it’s real, and everyone is interconnected in ways they maybe shouldn’t be proud of. Lines are blurring and becoming more confusing, which is going to add to the emotion in episodes to come, for sure.
Speaking of blurred lines, Jon and Daenerys, “A Whole New World” moment on the dragons. It was beautiful, and I adored every moment of it. We all knew Jon would ride Rhaegal one day and I’m glad they didn’t make us wait all season.
I truly don’t think we’ll end this series with both Jon and Dany alive. One will have to die. I’m calling it now. Jon will sacrifice Daenerys (at her insistence). There’s been too many clue drops regarding her making a sacrifice to save her people.
And that Jon and Sam scene in the crypts….. glorious.
Bran "waiting for an old friend"... 😱😱😱😱😱
This episode as a whole was everything I wanted it to be… But we all know they are just fattening us up for the slaughter that is to come, because we, without a doubt, will see so many character deaths in the final 5 episodes that we’ll need to be sedated when all is said and done.
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