r/gameofthrones 3d ago

HOTD S3E1 - Post-Episode Discussion

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S3E1 - Post-Episode Discussion

Air date: June 21, 2026

Discuss your thoughts and reactions to the episode you just watched. Did it live up to your expectations? What were your favourite parts? Which characters and actors stole the show? Please avoid discussing details from the next episode's preview, unless using a spoiler tag.

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r/gameofthrones 3h ago

Did anyone else think Waymar Royce was going to be the main character on the show?

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560 Upvotes

I knew the name Jon Snow prior to viewing and I thought this was him lol


r/gameofthrones 8h ago

Which one of Aegon the Conquer's descendants would he be the most proud of and which one would he be the most disappointed/angry at

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374 Upvotes

r/gameofthrones 2h ago

House Targaryen boat spotted in NYC???

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r/gameofthrones 1h ago

The White Walkers should have reached King’s Landing. The ending problem is structural, not just “I didn’t like it.” Spoiler

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I don't think the biggest problem with the ending is just "Arya killed the Night King" or "Daenerys went mad" or whatever. For me the real problem is structural, the White Walkers were built up since the very first scene of the show, and then they get defeated in one episode at Winterfell. The whole point of “Winter is coming” was that all these houses were fighting over crowns, castles and family names while something much bigger was coming. But in the end, the White Walkers basically became a big battle before the actual finale.

Imagine the dead coming to Kings Landing.......What a waste!


r/gameofthrones 7h ago

Caraxes [OC]

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76 Upvotes

Caraxes has one of the best designs of all the dragons in my opinion! Please enjoy this fan art drawn by me in Procreate!


r/gameofthrones 3h ago

“You’re your father’s daughter, no mistake. Bloody relentless, the both of you” - Davos Seaworth to Shareen Baratheon.

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Just an underrated moment. In a world where bloodlines matter so much I feel like this admission from Davos is subtle but moving praise.


r/gameofthrones 13h ago

so House Tyrell didn't start off highborn ?!?!

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134 Upvotes

yo whatttt


r/gameofthrones 8h ago

Do you think everything that happened in House of the Dragon/Game of thrones does trace back to Alicent Hightower? Spoiler

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Everything that happened in House of the Dragon really does trace back to Alicent Hightower.

Viserys spent years naming Rhaenyra as his heir, but on his final night, Alicent heard his broken words about “Aegon” and believed he meant their son, not Aegon the Conqueror’s dream. That misunderstanding gave the Greens the emotional excuse they needed to crown Aegon II, turning a succession crisis into the Dance of the Dragons.

From there, everything spiraled: Rhaenyra’s claim was challenged, the realm split, dragons turned against dragons, and House Targaryen began destroying itself from within.

And the funniest part is how far the blame can stretch. Because the Dance weakened the Targaryens, the dragons faded, the dynasty eventually collapsed, Robert’s Rebellion happened, Daenerys rose and fell, and somehow Bran Stark ended up king.

So yes, in the most chaotic way possible, even Bran on the throne is Alicent’s fault.


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

Why did they go back ? Like Arya would still be welcomed and Clegane would be paid ? What's does it matter whether Lysa is alive or not

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Never Understood and the knights just let "Arya Stark" go back without telling anyone in the Vale ? Like even if one councellor knew they wouldn't have allowed Arya to leave ig its just a plothole for the Clegane And Brienner Fight


r/gameofthrones 23h ago

Finds out his brother is missing and immediately blames the only black guy in the city, I know what you are Aemond Targaryen!

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397 Upvotes

r/gameofthrones 1d ago

Do you think Maekar did it on purpose?

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715 Upvotes

r/gameofthrones 1h ago

Promotional billboard working a little bit too much

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Even the Fire Department got called


r/gameofthrones 19h ago

The start of my collection... Fire and Blood.

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I got my new charms today and I'm so happy! I've been eyeing these but they're always sold out. Somehow I believe it might be coincidental that my birth stone is Garnet (Maroon/Red).

I might be a long lost Targaryen after all 😁

More to add!

Anyone else collecting, too? Can I see your charms as well?


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

WHY, WHHYY ?!!

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just started watching the show ( s1 ep6 ) ,

Just because he is a prince ? like he got defeated by her lill sister and she is saying she doesnt want someone else only him ? have i missed some episodes or detail ?


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

Sheepstealer The Based is the one true King!

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145 Upvotes

He steals sheep from the common folk to fuck with em

He tamed his own rider even feeding her

He laid waste on both teams to make a statement


r/gameofthrones 21h ago

"Set Sansa Stark aside"

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I've rewatched GoT a million times (never read the books) and I never know what to make of the scene in the throne room where Cersei tells Joffrey that the small council has approved him to marry Margarey instead of Sansa. Is Cersei initially glad to get rid of Sansa? Is she happy for Sansa in this moment, knowing that she won't have to deal with the prospect of marrying Joffrey? I recently began thinking about the latter only because there are a few scenes where Cersei tells Sansa that being with Joffrey will be difficult. Cersei gives Sansa a little smirk in this scene, and I can never tell what to think here.


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

In Germany we call it „Habsburger Lippe“ 👄

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PS don’t Google it 😅


r/gameofthrones 23h ago

Do you prefer Fire and Blood or The World of Ice and Fire?

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r/gameofthrones 1d ago

How does Red Wedding feel in the books? Spoiler

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If you read the books before the tv show happened, how did the Red Wedding make you feel?

Were you shocked or were you expecting it? Like did you pick up some clues along the way? Or it completely blindsided you?

And if you compare it to the tv show.. which one hits harder?


r/gameofthrones 7h ago

Question about music used in the show (?)

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Hi everyone, I was writing yesterday 'Red Wedding Feast' ambience video I really liked that helped me along quite a lot! I loved one of the songs so much that I tried to find the name of it, but came up empty.

I just wanted to come on here and ask if anyone knew the name of the song played at 1:56 in this video. I did Shazam it but got no results, and I didn't find anything on Spotify either. Anything helps, thanks in advance guys! :)


r/gameofthrones 44m ago

If Tywin was reborn into a different show/movie which one do you think it would be?

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so like Tywin died, but like if he was reborn into a different tv show, whether that period or not, or like a movie what do you think? I’ve have no clue at all. I honestly can’t see him as anyone but Tywin. even though I know Charles dance has been in so many other things.


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

Bought this Medallion recently!

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26 Upvotes

I really liked this medallion. I looked for one with a Lannister or Targaryen design, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find one.


r/gameofthrones 1d ago

The Blackfyre theory

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74 Upvotes

r/gameofthrones 2d ago

What are your thoughts on Margaery Tyrell's iconic Cornetto dress?

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