

He also tells them that Cersei has promised to send the Lannister army north as well, to help.
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He explains that they have brought the greatest armies (the Unsullied and the Dothraki) the world has ever seen AND two full grown dragons. Jon tells them “I had a choice: to keep my crown or protect the North. Lyanna Mormont is PISSED that Jon bent the knee and gave up the crown they bestowed upon him. They also agree to call for the remains of the Night’s Watch to join them at Winterfell, now that the Wall has fallen. The latest Lord Umber (a young boy) asks for horses and wagons to help transport his men to Winterfell. Image courtesy of HBOĪnd things only get more tense as the Lords of North gather. Sansa is furious with Jon for bending the knee and does not trust Daenerys. He nervously introduces her to Daenerys, and hooooo boy is Sansa not thrilled to meet her. The Night King’s army is marching for Winterfell. He also warns Daenerys that the Night King has taken her fallen dragon and used it to destroy the Wall.

Jon compliments Bran on being all grown up. The northerners have gathered to watch the procession and look none too pleased about their King returning having supplicated to a Targaryen - especially when her dragons swoop in. The episode begins with Daenerys and Jon (and her armies and dragons) marching into Winterfell. Because of this, our premiere recap will be structured around these reunions. Most of the characters are finally reuniting with their loved ones (or in some cases, their nemeses). Alright my Wildlings! The final season of Game of Thrones is FINALLY here! And while “the North remembers,” it has been a year and a half since the season 7 finale, and there is a LOT of catching up to do!
