Game of Thrones fans here?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Wildfire

I would love to see some wildfire vs. the army of the dead. Hadn't considered that possibility before.

[brewcity77]

There were white walkers in the north, just far fewer at that time

Wildfire

I know they were there, but from a practicality point, they were sleeping and too far north for the Mad King to ever get to.

[Stronghold]

What impact will the Golden Company have on Westeros?

[B. McBannerson]

2019 for sure   

[MU82]

Bump.

I FINALLY convinced my wife to watch Game of Thrones from the beginning, and we are 7 episodes into Season 1 -- we watched 6 over the weekend as the rain fell on Charlotte.

She is really enjoying it, despite having to wince a few times because of all the gore. She has a pretty high threshold for TV violence -- actually liked Sons of Anarchy, The Shield, Walking Dead, Sopranos, etc -- but the graphic depiction of blood everywhere on GoT even has made her say, "Ewww!"a few times. Beyond that, though, she has liked the story and the character development so far.

The bonus for me is that I get to watch it again. I had only seen it once through, and now watching it again with the perspective of knowing what the story arc here is quite eye-opening. Characters I hadn't recalled seeing way back in the first few episodes (Theon, Bronn, Lorus) are there, and I'm going, "Oh yeah ... that's where he started ... " I've also noticed many subtleties I missed the first time, when I was just trying to follow the story.

I was pleased to see that GoT won the Emmy last night. Truly deserving, as Season 7 was amazing. Same for Peter Dinklage. Lena Headley no doubt was a strong contender, too. I LOVE hating Cersei, and watching the series again from the start has reinforced that. What a conniving beyotch!!!

HBO confirmed that Season 8 won't air until 2019, and the latest speculative reports I've seen say April. The good news is that gives us plenty of time to watch the first seven seasons!

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Bump.

I FINALLY convinced my wife to watch Game of Thrones from the beginning, and we are 7 episodes into Season 1 -- we watched 6 over the weekend as the rain fell on Charlotte.

She is really enjoying it, despite having to wince a few times because of all the gore. She has a pretty high threshold for TV violence -- actually liked Sons of Anarchy, The Shield, Walking Dead, Sopranos, etc -- but the graphic depiction of blood everywhere on GoT even has made her say, "Ewww!"a few times. Beyond that, though, she has liked the story and the character development so far.

The bonus for me is that I get to watch it again. I had only seen it once through, and now watching it again with the perspective of knowing what the story arc here is quite eye-opening. Characters I hadn't recalled seeing way back in the first few episodes (Theon, Bronn, Lorus) are there, and I'm going, "Oh yeah ... that's where he started ... " I've also noticed many subtleties I missed the first time, when I was just trying to follow the story.

I was pleased to see that GoT won the Emmy last night. Truly deserving, as Season 7 was amazing. Same for Peter Dinklage. Lena Headley no doubt was a strong contender, too. I LOVE hating Cersei, and watching the series again from the start has reinforced that. What a conniving beyotch!!!

HBO confirmed that Season 8 won't air until 2019, and the latest speculative reports I've seen say April. The good news is that gives us plenty of time to watch the first seven seasons!

I just want GRRM to stop f*cking around with every project under the sun and finish the damn books.

The spinoffs that HBO are working on will be awesome too, can't wait for those.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I just want GRRM to stop f*cking around with every project under the sun and finish the damn books.

The spinoffs that HBO are working on will be awesome too, can't wait for those.

Plenty of time.  A healthy guy like him could live forever.

[Hards Alumni]

Plenty of time.  A healthy guy like him could live forever.

Someone get that man's zipper a raise it's working harder than GRRM is working on The Winds of Winter.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Someone get that man's zipper a raise it's working harder than GRRM is working on The Winds of Winter.

That's the same pair of jeans that was used in the vice gripes scene in Dazed and Confused.

[Galway Eagle]

Trailer dropped a couple hours ago

[MU82]

Trailer dropped a couple hours ago

Ooh ... I gotta hold off on watching that.

I am rewatching the entire series with Mrs. 82, who is watching for the first time. Just watched Season 7, Ep. 1, so almost all caught up.

I just about never re-watch stuff, but I'm gonna say that GOT is even better the second time. Picking up on so much I missed the first go-round. If any of y'all are thinking about re-watching but not sure about it, I highly recommend!

[muwarrior69]

What are the odds on the Night King?

[Galway Eagle]

What are the odds on the Night King?

Odds on him... Winning? Sitting on the iron throne? Being bran? Being a stark? Dying? Challenging Jon to a dance off?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I've gotta start my re-watch.  Hopefully I can finish before the new season starts.  Can't wait. 

[Pakuni]

What are the odds on the Night King?

Bovada currently has the Night King's money line at +1000.

Other notables:
Bran Stark: -150
Jon Snow: +600
Sansa Stark: +800
Jon and Daenerys' Child:   +1000
Tyrion Lannister: +1000
Daenerys: +1200
Gendry: +1500
Arya Stark: +1800
Cersei Lannister: +2500
Samwell Tarly:   +3300
Jaime Lannister: +4000
Davos: +8000
Euron Greyjoy: +10000
Varys: +10000
Beric Dondarrion: +10000
Brienne of Tarth: +10000
Bronn: +10000
Daario Naharis: +10000
Jaqun H'ghar: +10000
Jorah Mormont: +10000
Melisandre: +10000
Petyr Baelish: +10000
The Hound: +10000
Theon Greyjoy: +10000
Yara Greyjoy   +10000
Tormund Giantsbane: +12500
Gilly: +15000
The Mountain: +15000

[mu03eng]

Bovada currently has the Night King's money line at +1000.

Other notables:
Bran Stark: -150
Jon Snow: +600
Sansa Stark: +800
Jon and Daenerys' Child:   +1000
Tyrion Lannister: +1000
Daenerys: +1200
Gendry: +1500
Arya Stark: +1800
Cersei Lannister: +2500
Samwell Tarly:   +3300
Jaime Lannister: +4000
Davos: +8000
Euron Greyjoy: +10000
Varys: +10000
Beric Dondarrion: +10000
Brienne of Tarth: +10000
Bronn: +10000
Daario Naharis: +10000
Jaqun H'ghar: +10000
Jorah Mormont: +10000
Melisandre: +10000
Petyr Baelish: +10000
The Hound: +10000
Theon Greyjoy: +10000
Yara Greyjoy   +10000
Tormund Giantsbane: +12500
Gilly: +15000
The Mountain: +15000

Were they not offering odds on Benny being the Night King? I mean, come on, it's pretty obvious.

[CreightonWarrior]

Bovada currently has the Night King's money line at +1000.

Other notables:
Bran Stark: -150
Jon Snow: +600
Sansa Stark: +800
Jon and Daenerys' Child:   +1000
Tyrion Lannister: +1000
Daenerys: +1200
Gendry: +1500
Arya Stark: +1800
Cersei Lannister: +2500
Samwell Tarly:   +3300
Jaime Lannister: +4000
Davos: +8000
Euron Greyjoy: +10000
Varys: +10000
Beric Dondarrion: +10000
Brienne of Tarth: +10000
Bronn: +10000
Daario Naharis: +10000
Jaqun H'ghar: +10000
Jorah Mormont: +10000
Melisandre: +10000
Petyr Baelish: +10000
The Hound: +10000
Theon Greyjoy: +10000
Yara Greyjoy   +10000
Tormund Giantsbane: +12500
Gilly: +15000
The Mountain: +15000

I see Bovada doesn't subscribe to the Dog Army theory.

Currently in S6 of my rewatch. So many instances of foreshadowing and hindsight is fun. Forgot about some pretty epic moments.

Personally, my vote is for anyone BUT Shae.

[MU82]

Kit Harington was on with Colbert last night. Talked about how difficult it has been to have to do countless interviews while not revealing anything about the upcoming season.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1021113/kit-harington-was-told-a-bunch-of-game-of-thrones-ending-theories-and-his-reactions-will-make-your-day

At one point, he did make a reference to the last episode of Season 7. He only kind of apologized for giving out a spoiler for those who haven't finished catching up yet.

[LloydsLegs]

I see Bovada doesn't subscribe to the Dog Army theory.

Currently in S6 of my rewatch. So many instances of foreshadowing and hindsight is fun. Forgot about some pretty epic moments.

Personally, my vote is for anyone BUT Shae.

She is the worst. 

I'm a Gilly man. Those are great odds.

[forgetful]

Bovada currently has the Night King's money line at +1000.

Other notables:
Bran Stark: -150
Jon Snow: +600
Sansa Stark: +800
Jon and Daenerys' Child:   +1000
Tyrion Lannister: +1000
Daenerys: +1200
Gendry: +1500
Arya Stark: +1800
Cersei Lannister: +2500
Samwell Tarly:   +3300
Jaime Lannister: +4000
Davos: +8000
Euron Greyjoy: +10000
Varys: +10000
Beric Dondarrion: +10000
Brienne of Tarth: +10000
Bronn: +10000
Daario Naharis: +10000
Jaqun H'ghar: +10000
Jorah Mormont: +10000
Melisandre: +10000
Petyr Baelish: +10000
The Hound: +10000
Theon Greyjoy: +10000
Yara Greyjoy   +10000
Tormund Giantsbane: +12500
Gilly: +15000
The Mountain: +15000

What happens if Sansa and Tyrion rule as Wife and Husband? Do people betting on either win?

My current bet is for Sansa and Tyrion sharing the throne. Unifies the two competing lineages. Not to different from the War of the Roses which inspired GRRM.

[jesmu84]

What happens if Sansa and Tyrion rule as Wife and Husband? Do people betting on either win?

My current bet is for Sansa and Tyrion sharing the throne. Unifies the two competing lineages. Not to different from the War of the Roses which inspired GRRM.

You believe there's only TWO competing lineages?

[forgetful]

You believe there's only TWO competing lineages?

No, but I think Tyrion is 1/2 Targaryen. So he has both Lannister and Targaryen blood. Sansa is a Stark, but is close to the Baratheon lineage because of the close relationship of her father to Robert.

Would unify the main competitors. 

[Galway Eagle]

No, but I think Tyrion is 1/2 Targaryen. So he has both Lannister and Targaryen blood. Sansa is a Stark, but is close to the Baratheon lineage because of the close relationship of her father to Robert.

Would unify the main competitors.

I could see Tyrion being 1/2 Targaryen in the books but not in the show.

[forgetful]

I could see Tyrion being 1/2 Targaryen in the books but not in the show.

Agreed, on big differences between the books and show.

In the books I expect that the third dragon will be ridden by another Targaryen (not the Night King). I think that will likely be Tyrion. 

On a different note. A recent interview of the actor who plays the Night King indicated that the Night King is on a mission to kill a specific person. Can that be anyone other than Bran?

[Pakuni]

On a different note. A recent interview of the actor who plays the Night King indicated that the Night King is on a mission to kill a specific person. Can that be anyone other than Bran?

Some would say that's a suicide mission.