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So that’s what George R. R. Martin meant by “A Song of Ice and Fire!” Say what you will about the awkward acting, but this episode demonstrated the full firepower of Game of Thrones!
Welcome to Watch the Thrones, the weekly show where we take a look at some of the Easter eggs, important moments, and theories from the newest episode of Game of Thrones. On this episode, weâll be taking a look at Season 7, Episode 6: âBeyond the Wall.â
#3: Clegane Bowl Confirmed
âGet hype!â Tasked with bringing the captured Wight to Cersei in Kingâs Landing, Sandor âThe Houndâ Clegane is heading right for the dwelling of his zombified brother, Gregor âThe Mountainâ Clegane.
Going by the trailer, it seems like the long awaited confrontation between âThe Houndâ and âThe Mountainâ â known by fans as âClegane Bowlâ – is finally upon us, and will likely take place in the Dragon Pit in the Capital. Itâs also worth noting that aside from his monster of a brother, Brienne of Tarth, another significant figure in âThe Houndâsâ story will also be kickinâ it at the Red Keep by the time he gets there.
#2: Dragonglass Weapons
So turns out, Wights are pretty easy to kill when youâve got the right tools. Berrick and Thoros looked badass while mowing down zombies with their flaming swords reminiscent of Lightbringer, the legendary sword that plays a key role in the Azor Ahai prophesy and the end of the âLong Night.â
Jon also managed to do some damage with Longclaw, killing another White Walker and cutting down Wights left and right. But it was the rest of the crew, including Jorah and the Hound, who weâre using the freshly mined and forged dragonglass weapons â and they seemed to work pretty well against the army of the dead! That being said, good luck getting close to an undead dragon with those adorable little dragonglass daggers.
#1: Bran Stark, The Night King
Okay, weâre going into âfan theoryâ territory here, so buckle up. The Night King has a slightly new look, one that shares a striking resemblance to the Three Eyed Raven Bran Stark. Bare with us for a moment: the Night King was able to perceive and even touch Bran while he was linked to the weirwood tree, meaning there is certainly a connection between the two.
Is the Night King what happens to Bran after heâs moved through time too many times? The Night King being an unnamed evil seems a little too cliché for Game of Thrones, but making the series antagonist someone weâve cared about since season one is exactly the kind of bittersweet twist the series is known for. Is the Night King literally Bran Stark? Who knows? Whatâs been made absolutely clear is that they are deeply linked in ways that will only be made clear in future episodes.
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