Warning: SOME SPOILERS!
I’ve mentioned Game of Thrones before, but I’ve never really talked about it in detail. I decided that the time is now. Everyone who even has an interest in pop culture, knows about Game of Thrones. Actually, the oddest of people know about Game of Thrones. I was very surprised when it was revealed that my doctor watched it, and we started talking about it, and now it’s something we can chat about whenever we want to. However, that’s not what this post is going to be about.
Recap… and… go! In my honest opinion, the show started off strong, but has since gotten stronger. They needed to get rid of certain characters in order to not only advance the story, but to advance the show. Yes, there is a difference. Joffrey was alright as the little twat of a character he was, but, he did not feel like a villain. He felt more like the spoiled child character that hangs around far too long. Thankfully, he was removed from the picture in a fitting and gruesome manner. He only hung around for four seasons (thank God). He just wasn’t a fascinating enough character anymore. After we found out he was the product of incest, we lost all interest.
After Joffrey, the Stark children started advancing. We had Sansa finally learning (through many a difficult trial) how to properly play the game. And she started to see who she could trust and who she couldn’t. But, she decided to follow the old philosophy: keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Sansa basically had Petyr Baelish on a leash before his end. Now, she just needs to get a few others to heel, and she’ll be all set.
Arya has grown from a pup into a feral wolf, which is equal parts good and bad. It’s good in that she seems to be able to assassinate whomever she wants; and it’s bad in that she doesn’t understand the importance of playing the game. Arya wants to storm ahead on her path of revenge, and damnation to any who try to stop her. So, she is an asset, as long as she learns how to control her emotions/listen to other people.
Bran is a little confusing, and that is only because of all the fan theories surrounding him. Some people say that he is actually the Night King, so, anything we do say about him, is speculation. He is the Three-Eyed Raven, meaning that he has the gift of sight. His gift certainly came in handy when dealing with Baelish, but what will Bran do now to ensure his cousin’s victory in the war to come? And again, people are hypothesizing about Bran being the Night King. I am not saying anything with regards to those theories. It would be difficult to explain how Bran is the Night King, while at the same time warning everybody about it. Eh. Mind games can only go so far.
With Jon, we see the biggest step of all being taken. He is the King in the North, and now, a sworn banner to Daenerys Targaryen; while at the same time, being Aegon Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne. And the beautiful thing about it is: he won’t want it! The moment Bran and Sam tell him the news and show him the paper, he will deny his august right in favor of Daenerys. This will try everyone once the word gets out. Sansa will want him to remain in the North instead of going South to rule because she more than likely feels that he is on her side whatever happens. Arya will want him to go South, if only so that she can go with him to kill Cersei. Bran will play Devil’s Advocate and say the pros and cons of both sides. Daenerys will not like Jon’s claim to the throne at first. Unless/until she suggests they wed to stop any fuss. Tyrion will be against it (because he likes her himself), and many others will point out the familial ties. Jon will more than likely say no (despite having already slept with her) because of it, but Daenerys will not let it stop her. That will be one of many conundrums the next and final season.
And then, we see the redemption of Jaime Lannister. He started out as the quintessential *sshole, but he transformed. He learned humility when he lost his hand, and learned to have feelings for somebody other than Cersei (in a romantic way) with Brienne. Of course, Cersei has seen her again in the dragon pits and knows that she now works for the Starks. She’ll have her cold eyes on her now. But, at the end of the previous season, Jaime turned his back on Cersei and decided to ride North to help the Dragon Queen and the Starks fight against the Wight Walker Army. He decided to keep the promise he made and leave his sister, who is now pregnant with his fourth child. Congratulations, Jaime! You are a character that has almost come full circle!
Well, there are many GOT theories and thoughts and wishes that fly around, but not all of them (or any, depending on the writers) will come to fruition. We shall see in the eighth and final season many things that will make us cry, laugh, cheer, and gaze in awe. I hope that we will not be disappointed.
And on that note, it’s been real!
It's Been Real! 