13.34: The Case of the Misplaced Coffee Cup: Game of Thrones s7 & 8

In this fourth and final installment of the May of Thrones series, we dive deep into the penultimate and final seasons of "Game of Thrones" and the first season of "House of the Dragon." We also discuss that infamous coffee cup in season 8!

Season 7 Highlights:

  • Stark Reunions: The emotional reunions of Jon and Arya, and Arya's interactions with Sansa and Brienne.

  • The Downfall of Littlefinger: The manipulation and ultimate execution of Petyr Baelish by the Stark siblings.

  • Daenerys Arrives in Westeros: Daenerys' arrival in Westeros, her strategic moves, and the significant battles.

  • The Bro Trip Beyond the Wall: Jon Snow's mission to capture a wight and the dramatic rescue by Daenerys, leading to the Night King reanimating Viserion.

  • The Wall Comes Down: The Night King's assault on the Wall, setting the stage for the final season.

Season 8 Highlights:

  • A Woman Becomes a Knight: The gathering of forces at Winterfell and the knighting of Brienne of Tarth.

  • Brown Eyes, Green Eyes, Blue Eyes: The intense and controversial battle against the Night King, culminating in Arya's pivotal role in his defeat.

  • The Downfall of Daenerys: The "shift" in Daenerys' character, leading to her devastating attack on King's Landing.

  • The Downfall of the Iron Throne: Jon Snow's heartbreaking decision and the destruction of the Iron Throne.

  • The Rise of Bran the Broken: The surprising choice of Bran Stark as the new king of Westeros and the fates of the remaining characters.

Next week: Watch like it's 1999! We're celebrating the 25th anniversary of films released in 1999.

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13.33: Revisiting Game of Thrones Seasons 5-6: Iconic Moments and Character Arcs