Game of Thrones fans here?

[Galway Eagle]

It's impossible for Jon to be the mad king's son right? Like this isn't going to be a "gotcha" moment next season...

[mu03eng]

When they reigned, Targaryens were legally allowed to 1) intermarry, and 2) take two wives (though the Faith pressured them into avoiding it).  So #1 is possible, and #2 explains how Jon could be true born and not just Rhaegar's bastard instead of Ned's.

Anyone know if George RRRRRR Martin had any siblings or hot cousins or something?

[Galway Eagle]

 

Anyone know if George RRRRRR Martin had any siblings or hot cousins or something?

[Galway Eagle]

It's almost here people!

[tower912]

Let the bloodletting begin!

[Pakuni]

Let the bloodletting begin!

[Stronghold]

I just finished rewatching season 6.  Very glad I did because I forgot many of the small things.  If you don't have the time for it I recommend watching recap videos on YouTube.

[MU82]

It's almost here people!

You talkin' about the show ... or about winter?!?!?

[Galway Eagle]

You talkin' about the show ... or about winter?!?!?

I applaud you sir

[forgetful]

It's impossible for Jon to be the mad king's son right? Like this isn't going to be a "gotcha" moment next season...

I realize this is ancient, but Jon is the Mad King's grandson, and nephew to Dany. 

As for the rest of this thread. Can't wait til Sunday.  Been discussing random GOT theories with coworkers for the last month.

[Galway Eagle]

I realize this is ancient, but Jon is the Mad King's grandson, and nephew to Dany. 

As for the rest of this thread. Can't wait til Sunday.  Been discussing random GOT theories with coworkers for the last month.

I figured as much, I just had read some weird fan idea and wanted someone to confirm it was a stupid theory.

[tower912]

A girl takes her revenge.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

A girl takes her revenge.

The perfect beginning to the season


Also,  so much diarrhea

[warriorchick]

Also,  so much diarrhea

I noticed that there wasn't much difference between what was going in and what was coming out.

[Galway Eagle]

The perfect beginning to the season


Also,  so much diarrhea

I get that that storyline is fairly important but man is it boring. I wish he could just fast forward a season like bran and his training so we don't need to hear from him for ages

[MU82]

Fun, enjoyable season opener.

A few observations ...

I'm really getting a kick out of Lyanna Mormont. What a brassy little girl - reminds me of my daughter at that age!

As Arya approaches those singing men in the forest, I'm thinking: "Man, that guy has a great voice!" And then - boom! - it's Ed Sheeran!

I couldn't believe Sansa argued so vociferously with Jon in front of everybody. Jon's reaction was perfect, including his private conversation later.

Arya, Sansa, Lyanna, Cersei, Daenerys, Yara, Brienne ... that's one bad-ass group of ladies, as strong a group as has ever been on TV, IMHO.

Looks like Sam and the Hound will have expanded roles this season.

Not enough Tyrion, especially after he was featured so prominently in "previously on." I'd have rather seen a lot more Tyrion and a lot less diarrhea!!!

[tower912]

The diarrhea bit was as close to comedy as GoT has come.  Predictable, trite story arc there.   The hound seeing visions in the fire was a surprise.   

[Silkk the Shaka]

Fun, enjoyable season opener.

A few observations ...

I'm really getting a kick out of Lyanna Mormont. What a brassy little girl - reminds me of my daughter at that age!

As Arya approaches those singing men in the forest, I'm thinking: "Man, that guy has a great voice!" And then - boom! - it's Ed Sheeran!

I couldn't believe Sansa argued so vociferously with Jon in front of everybody. Jon's reaction was perfect, including his private conversation later.

Arya, Sansa, Lyanna, Cersei, Daenerys, Yara, Brienne ... that's one bad-ass group of ladies, as strong a group as has ever been on TV, IMHO.

Looks like Sam and the Hound will have expanded roles this season.

Not enough Tyrion, especially after he was featured so prominently in "previously on." I'd have rather seen a lot more Tyrion and a lot less diarrhea!!!

I completely agreed with the content of Sansa's argument though

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I'm hoping Littlefinger is unable to turn Sansa and Jon against each other.  It seems too obvious so I hope they don't go in that direction. 

[MU82]

I'm hoping Littlefinger is unable to turn Sansa and Jon against each other.  It seems too obvious so I hope they don't go in that direction.

Little Finger seems to have a long way to go to gain Sansa's confidence and trust. He helped them win the war and yet she's still frosty to him.

[brewcity77]

Great episode all around. The opening was brilliant and I love that they're paying it off from three seasons ago. Amazing that this is the same little Arya that was chasing cats in the castle.

I also hope Sam takes a backseat this season. It was somewhat amusing, but probably could've been accomplished in half the time.

Figure Euron is going straight after Tyrion. Part of me was waiting to see his ships in the background as Dany and Tyrion settled into Dragonstone.

Be interested to see if the surviving Stark children ever all come together. A bit surprising the remaining kids have survived this long.

Also amazing Cersei has survived. Sansa made a good point about how everyone who has ever come after her has died. Who would have pegged her lasting this long and sitting on the Iron Throne? Yet The North Remembers...

Other than the intro, mostly just setup, but a great episode in that they really gave a nice precursor to the season to come. Lots to be excited about.

[MU82]

Great episode all around. The opening was brilliant and I love that they're paying it off from three seasons ago. Amazing that this is the same little Arya that was chasing cats in the castle.

I also hope Sam takes a backseat this season. It was somewhat amusing, but probably could've been accomplished in half the time.

Figure Euron is going straight after Tyrion. Part of me was waiting to see his ships in the background as Dany and Tyrion settled into Dragonstone.

Be interested to see if the surviving Stark children ever all come together. A bit surprising the remaining kids have survived this long.

Also amazing Cersei has survived. Sansa made a good point about how everyone who has ever come after her has died. Who would have pegged her lasting this long and sitting on the Iron Throne? Yet The North Remembers...

Other than the intro, mostly just setup, but a great episode in that they really gave a nice precursor to the season to come. Lots to be excited about.

Yeah, between the shuffling of books and the cleaning of crap, Sam was on screen way too much and doing way too little. I actually like the Sam character, but we could have gotten the gist in about 4 minutes.

How many episodes will this season have? Is it going to be one of those deals like the Sopranos' "final" season, where they split it?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Yeah, between the shuffling of books and the cleaning of crap, Sam was on screen way too much and doing way too little. I actually like the Sam character, but we could have gotten the gist in about 4 minutes.

How many episodes will this season have? Is it going to be one of those deals like the Sopranos' "final" season, where they split it?

Only 7 episodes, unfortunately.  The finale is supposedly 80 minutes.

And 6 episodes for season 8, but I've read that the episodes could be 80 minutes long.

[MU82]

Only 7 episodes, unfortunately.  The finale is supposedly 80 minutes.

And 6 episodes for season 8, but I've read that the episodes could be 80 minutes long.

Thanks. I wish they would just do it in one 13-episode season, but I guess I understand why they don't.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Thanks. I wish they would just do it in one 13-episode season, but I guess I understand why they don't.

It's going to royally suck having to wait a year for the last episodes.