Game Of Thrones' Desi Connection Has Us Feeling Like Jon Snow Because We Knew Nothing

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Aug 142017
 

What makes a period film or any historic fiction drama a huge success? Storyline, yes! Brilliant acting, maybe! But apart from these it is the costumes, the opulence and grandeur of the sets that make the dramas more mesmerizing. It is this sheer brilliance that kick-starts our imagination and transports us back to that era. ‘Game of Thrones’ is one such show that has captivated our hearts since the day it first premiered.

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From the battle between Starks and Lannisters, Daenerys’ revenge and her dragon’s wrath to Cersei’s passive and aggressive scheming mind and Jon Snow’s resurrection; every single moment has been an eventful and enthralling one. Talking about Jon Snow, have you ever wondered what it feels like to “know nothing”? Well, we kind of do, thanks to the numerous developments in the show that have left us as clueless as we were while watching the first episode of the first season.

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Recently, an interesting fact surfaced that has left us shell-shocked. Did you know that our beloved show ‘Game of Thrones’ had an Indian and in particular connection with Delhi? We are not talking about any Indian-origin cast or crew member; we are actually talking about the lavish costumes and sets of the show. Surprisingly, their clothes, tents and fabrics and manufactured in Lajpat Nagar. Surprised? Well, you can take a minute to let this settle in your mind.

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There is a company called Rangrasons, who have been supplying military ceremonial uniforms, fabrics, embroidery, furniture, architectural pieces, and accessories to the show. Found in 1945, this company has supplied fabric and costumes to various popular shows and movies and their contribution can date back to 1982, when they made costumes for ‘Gandhi’. Their other projects include ‘Captain America’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, ‘Wrath of the Titans’, and ‘Price of Persia’ among others.

Wow, the world sure is small and we can probably now boast about playing a crucial role in the success of ‘Game of Thrones.’ Further, can you imagine that every woman’s favourite shopping destination, is actually a preferred choice of ‘Game of Thrones’ makers too!

Meanwhile this is how we are feeling right now.

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The Images From Ep 5 Of 'Game Of Thrones' S7 Suggest There's A Bigger Better War Coming

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Aug 102017
 

The 4th episode of Game of Thrones season 7 was the most satisfying episode ever! While Arya’s reunion with Sansa left us with too many emotions, her comeback as a merciless assassin had us pumping our fists in the air. ‘Spoils of War’ finally gave us some explosive dragon action and we loved every bit of it. Watching Daenerys unleash brutality at the Lannister army with her fire-breathing dragon was the most orgasmic moments of the season. Let’s decode the images from Episode 5 and hope it is as exciting as this one. 

Looks like Daenerys has begun to look up to Jon Snow more than her advisor Tyrion. Overruling Tyrion’s word of caution, she goes up to Jon to ask for his advice in the 4th episode. Though she still does what she wants to, it’s clear the Khaleesi is developing a soft corner for the king in the North. We hope sparks fly in the next episode.

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We think Dany is stressing a little too much on ‘Bend the knee’! Considering Jaime and Bronn are nowhere to be seen, we can assume Jaime will have a little of his adventure getting out of that lake. 

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With the Dothraki army rallying behind her, Daenerys could be unstoppable. 

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Do we have any new visitors to Dragonstone? 

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Finally, Littlefinger might get going with some sneaky plan of his and finally, he will be digging in his own grave.

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We expect nothing less than a plot-twisting discovery from Sam and Gilly.

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Err..one question: now that he is not in the North anymore, why does Jon Snow still wear that thick furcoat? 

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Looks like Dany might have additions to the court, now that she has successfully defeated a part of the Lannister army. 

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There’s a bigger better war coming, and everyone needs a little more than just dragons to win it.

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We feel for Tyrion. One of the sharpest characters on GOT, he is advising a queen against his own family and the queen is beginning to undermine his judgment.

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Hard news for Cersei. Jaime is still missing and Cersei will have to come up with a better plan to save herself. 

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Despite all the leaks by hackers, we are still looking forward to when the show officially airs; after all, loyalty is a thing and in ‘Game of Thrones, the price for it is too high. In case you don’t have a Hotstar membership, GOT Season 7 airs in India on Star World and Star World HD every Tuesday at 11 pm. And in case you do, we’ll race you to the spoilers!

Valar Morghulis!

Young George RR Martin Looked Exactly Like Jon Snow & It's A Bigger Mystery Than The White Walkers

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Aug 062017
 

Pictures of ‘Game Of Thrones’ author George RR Martin from his younger days have surfaced and are making fans go crazy. The reason – he looks uncannily similar to Jon Snow, the brooding stylish hero of ‘Game Of Thrones’ the show. The same soft locks, shy smile and deep eyes. George RR Martin is Jon Snow!

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It won’t be wrong to assume then that Jon Snow is here to stay and do greater things. It’s been widely assumed that Samwell Tarly was the author’s voice. But these pictures of Martin tell a different story for sure. 

#TBT circa 1976 pic.twitter.com/d51nuFTf7c

— George RR Martin (@GRRMspeaking) May 25, 2017

Hell yeah

Like an aged Jon Snow

— Bran Long (@A_Long_Bear) May 25, 2017

Turns out Jon Snow does know something! 

King of The North who’s name is Martin

— Gia (@xoprincess19) May 25, 2017

Now fans are using this resemblance to predict Jon Snow’s future on the show. Rest assured Snow is not gonna die anytime soon. While of course the resemblance is a coincidence – the books were written way before the show and way before Kit Harrington was signed on for the role of Jon Snow. But perhaps some casting director or produce had a clever sense of humour? We can only guess! 

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The New Pictures Of Episode 4 Of 'Game Of Thrones' S7 Are Out & There Are Some Tough Encounters Ahead

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Aug 032017
 

Things didn’t really end well in the 3rd episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ and Cersei has drawn first blood in the war. Daenerys and Jon’s meeting was comical, to say the least, and we do hope they find a mutual path soon. The 4th episode is just round the corner and HBO has released brand new images of the episode and looks like the winds are changing direction. Let’s have a look at the pictures and go crazy with the theories already! 

Tough Reunion For Theon 

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Theon arrives at Dragonstone on the Greyjoy ship that rescued him and it looks like a few heavy steps towards a reunion with Jon Snow. 

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Theon has quite a lot of bad blood with the Stark clan – he cruelly took over Winterfell to please his indifferent father, murdered the maester who taught the Stark children, carried a fake murder of Bran and Rickon Stark by burning two farm boys. Sansa might have forgiven him after he risked his life to save her, but Jon might not. 

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Going by their grim faces, there’s more bad news perhaps. If it’s Theon on the other end, he will have to face a lot of wrath. Tortured by Ramsay Bolton, Theon is still haunted by the memories and suffers from PTSD but abandoning your ship when your sister has a sword to her throat will not warrant a hero’s welcome for him, of course. 

Do we see a love story blossoming there? 

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Good to know Jon is lingering around long enough for Daenerys to develop a liking to him. King of North too seems to be taken by Dany too. Though we cringed at Khaleesi’s cocky tirade when they first meet, we would very much like to see them together, thank you. Incest, you say. *cough* Lannisters *cough*

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Missandei’s sly smile and Dany’s mock anger could very involve some good-humoured teasing here, we reckon. Turns out Jon Snow does know something. 

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Sansa Set For A Third Wedding?! 

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As current Warden of the North, Sansa has a lot of hard decisions to make as Jon extends his stay in Dragonstone to mine Dragonglass. With winter knocking at Winterfell’s doors, Sansa has already leapt in action. If Jon doesn’t return on time, she has to take charge of defending their kingdom. Seen here in Godswood, the area of worship and meditation, Sansa looks like she is about to make a big decision and needs strength from the gods – do we hear wedding bells? Maybe. Marrying Littlefinger would give her control over the Vale; of course, he could be killed later. 

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As loyal GoT fans, we don’t trust this character one bit. Seen here in all his sly glory, Littlefinger looks like he has another scheme up his sleeve. 

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We haven’t seen Podrick and Brienne in a while now and it’ll be good to see Podrick as a skilled fighter trained by Brienne. We know Sansa is in good hands as long as Brienne of Tarth is serving her. 

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We are not liking the confidence on Cersei. 

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The fear on Jamie and Bronn’s faces makes up for it. The war might come sooner than we expected. While returning from Highgarden, the Lannister army led by Jamie could be faced with Daenerys’ Dothraki army. And even King Robert Baratheon knew “Only a fool would meet the Dothraki in an open field.” 

We can only form theories and imagine every possible plot and scheme in our minds till nothing surprises us anymore, as Littlefinger advises Sansa. Tell us what you think of these pictures from Episode 4; let us hear some crazy theories! Game of Thrones Season 7 airs in India on Star World and Star World HD every Tuesday at 11 in the night.

The Plot Twist Behind Melisandre's Words To Varys That Could Change The Course Of War In GoT

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Aug 032017
 

Melisandre has always been somewhat of a mystery and we loved the touch of magic in the show, save for the fact that her miscalculated prediction causes the death of a little girl. After all, dragons can’t do much beyond breathing fire, can they? In her brief appearance in episode 3, Melisandre drops a very important hint about Varys that we have most probably missed.

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After bringing fire and ice together, Melisandre decides to leave Dragonstone; of course, we know why she is avoiding Jon Snow and Ser Davos – the blood of a little girl on her hands doesn’t look too good. She tells a suspicious Varys that she is going to Volantis. Varys slyly tells her not to return to Dragonstone as it might not be safe for her anymore.

Melisandre’s response “I will return […] one last time. I have to die in this strange country, just like you”  left both Varys and the viewers stumped. What did she mean?! Is she predicting Varys’ death? Does she know something we don’t?

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First things first, if you thought Varys was being hostile towards the Red Witch for no reason, you are right. The reason can be traced back to the tragic incident that changed his life forever. Varys was bought by a sorcerer who castrated him as part of a magic ritual and later left him to die on the streets. He confesses to Tyrion that he hates magic and sorcerers and explains his dislike of the Red Witch.

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If you recall, Varys hears a voice from the flames, a fact he is uncomfortable with. The fact that Varys has a connection with the supernatural world has been established in the show. Fan theories suggest that he is not lowborn, but of royal blood – something the Red Witch also hints at when she says, “None of us are common folk anymore.” It is believed that the voice speaks to him during the blood ritual, because he is of royal blood.

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Melisandre’s prediction of his death hints at two major possibilities – Varys could betray Daenerys, the result of which would be him being burned alive, or he could be capable of magic himself, just like the Red Witch, even though he hates it.

Throwback to season 6 when Kinvara, a priestess in R’hllor, stumps Varys by asking him “Should I tell you what the voice said? Should I tell you the name of the one who spoke?”  Was the voice predicting his death? Does he know he will die in fire?

Varys, if he indeed betrays Daenerys, could then change the course of war since he is an insider in her camp and would be privy to the most confidential of plans. Whatever it is, one thing is for sure – Varys will not have a linear role in the coming episodes.

We Bet You Missed This Important Detail In The Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Trailer

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Jul 312017
 

Today’s ‘Game of Thrones’ episode brought some major twists and turns. From major meet-ups to some diplomacy plans, it goes without saying that the 4th episode of GOT seventh season is already getting people excited.

A week is left for the next episode and things are going to get a lot more intense and interesting. We don’t know much of what to expect from it, as the 30 seconds trailer hardly gives out a lot of what’s in store for us.

The makers every now and then are giving us a small piece of the cake and man, that’s enough to raise our expectations and build our curiosity.

The trailer of GOT season 7 episode 4 ‘The Spoils of War’ shows Daenerys telling Jon Snow, “All my allies are gone, I’m losing.”

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Well, well, that’s indeed a tough situation, let’s count all the people she lost: Tyrell: defeated, Euron: defeated……. Dothraki and the Unsullied: trapped at the Casterly Rocks and House of Martell: they might end soon too!

Cersei is shown doing what she is best at: plotting to take charge of what is her. “My only venture at this moment is reestablishing control over this continent and every person on it,” Cersei tells the Iron Bank’s Tycho Nestoris looking at the Westeros map.

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And who’s that hand taking out a knife? Is it Little Finger…..?

You also see Arya looking at Winterfell from far, Sansa looking determined, Brienne of Tarth fighting, Theon Greyjoy returning back to the shore and Podrick thrown on the ground and finally, we see a dragon.

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Well, everything is pretty interesting but it is the dragon that caught our attention. After all, every time they enter the frame we know something extreme is bound to happen.

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It’s not just their appearance that makes us excited but take a closer look and you will realise there is a huge surprise in store for every one of us, that will make you lose your mind.

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As per the fan theories go around, people have spotted a blonde glint behind the dragon. Yes, we are also thinking exactly what you are.

Though one can’t be sure…but it definitely looks like Daenerys riding the giant all set to win the much-awaited war. Well, Lannisters get ready to get roasted!

These Pics From Episode 3 Of GOT 7 Confirms The Much-Awaited Confrontation Between Jon Snow & Dany

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Jul 272017
 

Till now, just two episodes of the seventh season have aired, and ‘Game of Thrones' is already exceeding all our expectations. With so many twists and turns, the show is keeping the audience on the edge, just like it always does. So many theories, so many developments, there's always something new related to the show every day.

The last episode saw Arya Stark finally meeting her direwolf Nymeria again, a highly anticipated reunion since the first season. But, by the looks of it, the next episode has something even better in store for us.

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Some new pictures of the upcoming episode have come out to tease us, and it looks like another highly awaited meeting is about to happen. This time, it's a confrontation between Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen.

The next episode, called ‘The Queen's Justice', will have the two finally meet after Daenerys called for Jon Snow to visit Dragonstone to ‘bend the knee' to the Mother Of Dragons.

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Well, the kneeling part is a little doubtful, since Tyrion Lannister's letter failed to specifically mention that. This will obviously cause some tension between the King of the North and the Mother of Dragons, since both of them have their eyes on the Iron Throne.

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Varys also seems to be consulting Daenerys during the meeting with Jon Snow, but we will just have to wait a few days to see what they are talking about.

4 Things You May Have Failed To Notice In Episode 2 Of 'Game Of Thrones' S7

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Jul 262017
 

The second episode of ‘Game Of Thrones' season 7 had us going back to the previous seasons. Old predictions were confirmed, worst fears came true, and some notorious warnings about a few characters hung ominously in the air. The episode had quite a few callbacks and frankly, only a hardcore fan would recall all of them. While Euron clearly established himself as the next Ramsay Bolton, more shrewd and intimidating in his wild love of violence, there were a few stray hints about how the character of Danerys might evolve, for worse. 

When Daenerys Betrays A Hint Of The Madness

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Daenerys has, by far, shown a balanced head and a steely resolve to reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to the Targaryens. As she gets closer to her goal, acquiring allies and armies, fans noticed a slight change in her behaviour. When she questions Varys' loyalty, she tells him, “And I swear this, if you ever betray me, I'll burn you alive.” It is being seen as an ominous recall to the Mad King's command to his soldiers: “Burn them all!”

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When she dictates the message that is to be sent to Jon Snow, she decides to end it with ‘And bend the knee', much to Tyrion's growing concern. Is power getting to her? Will she become like her father, the Mad King? Or will she turn sinister like Cersei? 

Grandma Olenna's advice to her doesn't ring well for her fans either. The old lady tells Dany to choose to ignore her Hand, Tryrion, and conquer Westeros through force, something that'd call bloodshed and mayhem. 

Snow's Confrontation With Littlefinger Is Ominous Of Things To Come 

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In what was a much awaited confrontation, Jon Snow slams Littlefinger against a wall warning him to stay away from his sister, when the latter confesses ‘love' for her, just like his love for their mother. 

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If you'd recall Ned Stark reacted much similarly, when Littlefinger took him to a brothel where he had hidden Catelyn. Considering how Petyr Baelish betrayed Ned Stark, it is a fair warning of things to come.

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Snow has already made Sansa the ruler of the North in his absence; it remains to be seen how a conniving Littlefinger once again plays his old tricks. He could very well influence an already skeptical Sansa to take complete charge of the North and transfer power to him (do we hear wedding bells?). 

That's Not You 

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Arya's reunion with her direwolf Nymeria was a much awaited event and what happened in the second episode left many fans heartbroken. Arya's remark “That's not you” after Nymeria fails to come back to her has baffled fans. Another brilliant callback in the episode, this was a direct reference to Arya's statement in season 1 episode 4 – “No, that's not me.” Arya will not be tamed and neither will be her direwolf. 

Euron's Ruthless Attack ‘Silencing' The Enemy 

One little detail you probably didn't think too much about (or just turned your gaze away from) was this scene – 

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When Euron launches a brutal attack on Yara's fleet, his soldiers are seen cutting off the tongues of some of her men. Euron has already established himself as a ruthless commander with a love for violence, he also runs a tight ship. Captured soldiers serve on his ship called ‘Silence' after having their tongues removed. Reason: no tongue, no mutiny. He doesn't kill them all; he has acquired most of Yara's men and added to his fleet.

The Photos From Episode 2 Of Game Of Thrones S7 Are Out andamp Looks Like Its Going To Be Intense

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Jul 202017
 

The first episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ did exactly what it was meant to – tease our curiosity just enough to make us impatient for the next episode. The episode also made it quite clear that the women of GOT were here to rule and they ain’t taking shit anymore. While Arya moves on towards Kings’ Landing after a bout of badassery at the House of Frey, Daenerys arrives at Dragonstone with steely resolve in her eyes.

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Much impatient as we are to see the 2nd episode, HBO has released a set of new pictures along with a brief synopsis, giving us a teaser of what is to come. The synopsis reads: 

“Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) receives an unexpected visitor. Jon (Kit Harington) faces a revolt. Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) plans the conquest of Westeros.” 

Let’s look at the pictures and try to decipher what they mean: 

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Definitely a confrontation between Jon Snow and Littlefinger! About time. We wonder if Petyr Baelish will move back to Vale or if he’ll be able to change Sansa’s loyalties. 

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That looks like Yara Greyjoy and Ellaria Sand. Clearly, Daenerys is getting more allies on her side. Remember how in last season, Yara and Theon set off with a thousand ships for Mereen. 

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Clearly, winter has arrived. Jon Snow could be travelling in search of dragonglass, the only material that can kill a Whitewalker. Little does he know that his dear friend Sam Tarly has already stumbled upon the location of dragonglass – the map in the book says there is a mountain of dragonglass at Dragonstone. 

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Frankly, we are eagerly awaiting Arya’s adventures, considering her savage sequence in the first episode. From the picture, it looks like she’s still in the North, obviously because King’s Landing is a thousand miles away. But the anxious look on her face betrays a tough encounter on the way. 

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The shitty torture Samwell Tarly is subjected to still makes us want to hurl. This photograph gives us some hope he might just have been able to convince the maester of the impending danger from the whitewalkers. 

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Much has been said about Sansa’s new hairstyle that is strikingly similar to Cersei’s. With this grim expression in the next episode, we think there might be some hard decisions she will be seen making. There are already speculations that she might turn evil like Cersei, someone who has inadvertently taught her the ways of the world.

10 Things We Can Expect From Game Of Thrones Season 7 After Watching The Latest Trailer

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Jun 222017
 

Last night, just as I was about to close my eyes, they opened wider than ever before; courtesy of the latest Game of Thrones trailer that is going to give us sleepless nights and restless days till 16th July 2017.

The trailer starts with Sansa walking and the voice of Petyr Baelish, saying, “Don’t fight in the north, or the south. Fight every battle everywhere. Always… in your mind.” And you noticed that Sansa is walking away from something, or someone and fighting the urge to turn around, just for one last look, or to save someone…? Then, there’s the background score. Who remembers the Season 6 finale, Light Of The Seven? I’ll jog your memory.

To say the least, the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 trailer gives you goosebumps—the visuals, the characters, the scenarios that have been shown and through it all, the background score that never failed to raise our sense of alarm the last time we watched it. It only means one thing; that Game of Thrones Season 7 is, in a lot of ways, doom and it might be so for more than one characters. But, aside from all the speculation and theories we can’t wait to see proven true, or dispelled, what we can know for sure after watching the trailer is what follows.

1. The Identity Of Jon Snow

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We know that Jon really is a Targaryen. In the coming season, we will see how his true identity is revealed to him. If indeed Jon Snow is Jaehaerys III Targaryen like we presume he is, then, it’s going to get a lot more interesting to see how he takes his battle forward from thereon.

2. Who Really Is Azor Ahai Reborn

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Is it really Jon Snow? Is it Ser Davos? Or is it Berrick Dondarion? According to the prophesy of Azor Ahai, When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone,” Melisandre says. “In the ancient books it’s written that a warrior will draw a burning sword from the fire, and that sword shall be Lightbringer.” And in one of the stills in the latest trailer, we see Dendarion holding a sword that lights up. Then again, are Azor Ahai and the Prince That Was Promised one and the same? We cannot wait to find out.

3. The Fate Of Petyr Baelish

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I’ll say what everyone’s thinking; especially you’ve watched the latest trailer. This might be Little Finger’s last season on Game of Thrones. Let’s face it, we’ve been speculating it for the longest time and from what we remember of the last trailer, we agreed that he is going to have a particularly difficult time this season. And then, when you watch the intro of the latest trailer, Baelish’s voice and words sound like a grim. It’s as if it’s the end and it fits, with Sansa walking away with what could be foreseen as his last words to her… Is it me or are we starting to feel really bad about Petyr?

4. An Attack On Westeros

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We see Dany’s ships sailing to Westeros; we see Jaime Lannister clad in what looks like an armour suit. We see Dany’s dragons raising hell and we see Greyworm giving what look like a nod of consent to attack. In the previous trailer, we did see soldiers break in to Casterly Rock. This could be the battle we’ve all been waiting for… well, one of the battles.

5. The Stark Reunion

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We have been waiting for this one for so long it almost seems like a myth now. But, this might just be the season when the Starks finally reunite as one and that’s what we’re all hoping for. We’ve seen Arya clad in leather and fur; we’ve seen Bran in what looks like Winterfell, warging. This might just be the big reunion we’ve been waiting for; even if it is a short-lived one, given that we see Snow out in the cold, leading wildlings and fighting white walkers. Nevertheless, we’re waiting desperately for this reunion.

6. The Union Of Euron & Cersei

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We all know and see this coming, just like we see impending doom now that winter is almost here. Given that the Lannisters at Casterly Rock are terribly outnumbered at the moment with enemies approaching from all sides, Cersei might just agree to a matrimonial alliance with Euron Greyjoy who is just waiting to plot his own scheme of being seated on the Iron Throne, himself. In fact, the rejoicing procession we see at Casterly Rock during the initial minutes of the latest trailer could signify a marriage celebration… and it could very well be Cersei and Euron. I’m just saying. The question is about when it happens, what happens to Cersei and Jaime?

7. The Jon & Dany Meeting

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This is definitely happening this season; we know that for certain. However, we don’t know if it’s going to be the “romance” that all Jon and Dany fans are hoping for. In the trailer, Jon’s voice is heard saying, “For centuries our families fought together against their common enemy. Despite their differences. Together. We need to do the same if we’re gonna survive. Cause the enemy is real. It’s always been real.” If we go according to theory, Snow could very well be talking about how, under the earlier Targaryen rule, the kingdoms of the Starks fought together with the Targaryens, despite differences. If this is so, then, he’s definitely talking to Dany. Or, he could also be referring to differences between the kingdoms in the North and how, the lords and ladies need to put that aside and fight together.  

8. The Significance Of Sansa Stark

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Sansa Stark is an important person. Learn this well. Season 6 saw Sansa emerge as one of the most crucial players by the end of the season. She has been through hell and through it all, she has arrived at Winterfell and helped Jon Snow claim his seat as King in The North. The opening of the latest trailer sees Sansa making quite an impression—grave or otherwise—on us all. And then, as the trailer draws to a close, you hear her voice again, eerily serious this time, saying, “When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives.” These are the words of her dead father, Ned Stark from the first season when he tells Arya to hate her enemies, instead of her sister. It could be an ode to her father’s words. Or, it could mean something more sinister, like impending doom for the lone wolf—Jon Snow, or is it Arya Stark? It’s going to be an important role for her and how she shapes Winterfell.

9. There’s Probably Only One Romance To Look Forward To

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While ‘Game of Thrones’ was never really big on romance anyway, the series managed to give us glimpses of love, in some of the most twisted ways—Jaime and Cersei take the cake with this one, of course… or was it Ramsay Bolton and Myranda? The verdict’s out on that one. However, we can root for the one glimmer of hopeful romance that we’ve all been waiting to materialize—Greyworm and Missandei. It’s about time, anyway. The stills from both the first and the latest trailers give us some show of intimacy between the two. Question here is this: Is it because Greyworm is about to go to battle and well, might die?

10. The Coming Of Winter

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It’s definitely coming in full force. The writers did mention that season 7 was going to be a whole lot more fast-paced than previous seasons which means, things are going to get escalated quicker than we can imagine. The Night King is definitely headed south and you can see that the winter has got the north well under its grip. It’s only a matter of time… or in this case, an episode.

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