In Winterfell, Arya confronts her sister about the letter she found, asking Robb to swear
In Winterfell, Arya confronts her sister about the letter she found, asking Robb to swear

fealty to King Joffrey following the arrest of their father.
fealty to King Joffrey following the arrest of their father.

Sansa defends herself by saying that she was just a scared little girl, forced to write
Sansa defends herself by saying that she was just a scared little girl, forced to write

the letter by the Lannisters, thinking it was the only way to save their father.
the letter by the Lannisters, thinking it was the only way to save their father.

But Arya is not swayed; since she was also a little girl but would not have betrayed
But Arya is not swayed; since she was also a little girl but would not have betrayed

their family and later mentions Lyanna Mormont, who is also a little girl, but courageous
their family and later mentions Lyanna Mormont, who is also a little girl, but courageous

and like Arya would be unlikely to accept Sansa’s excuse.
and like Arya would be unlikely to accept Sansa’s excuse.

The lady of winterfell then argues that Arya should be grateful to her, claiming that she
The lady of winterfell then argues that Arya should be grateful to her, claiming that she

is responsible for taking back their home, since the knights of the vale rode north on
is responsible for taking back their home, since the knights of the vale rode north on

her behalf.
her behalf.

She then mentions her suffering at the hands of their enemies and that Arya never would
She then mentions her suffering at the hands of their enemies and that Arya never would

have survived what she’d been through.
have survived what she’d been through.

Arya is entirely unphased by the remarks, saying that Jon would not be upset by Sansa’s
Arya is entirely unphased by the remarks, saying that Jon would not be upset by Sansa’s

actions, but that the Lords of the North might turn against her, seeing it as a betrayal.
actions, but that the Lords of the North might turn against her, seeing it as a betrayal.

Terrified that Arya has learned her secret, Sansa meets with Littlefinger who continues
Terrified that Arya has learned her secret, Sansa meets with Littlefinger who continues

his manipulations, pretending he does not know how Arya found the letter, and downplaying
his manipulations, pretending he does not know how Arya found the letter, and downplaying

the threat, even mentioning that Brienne of Tarth is sworn to protect both girls and would
the threat, even mentioning that Brienne of Tarth is sworn to protect both girls and would

not allow them to harm each other.
not allow them to harm each other.

Most likely he says this not to reassure her, but to remind her that Brienne will be an
Most likely he says this not to reassure her, but to remind her that Brienne will be an

obstacle if Sansa decides to eliminate Arya as a threat.
obstacle if Sansa decides to eliminate Arya as a threat.

Sansa then meets with Brienne and sends her away to King’s Landing, where she will represent
Sansa then meets with Brienne and sends her away to King’s Landing, where she will represent

the North in a meeting with Queen Cersei.
the North in a meeting with Queen Cersei.

Brienne insists on leaving Poderick behind to protect Sansa and her sister, but is refused,
Brienne insists on leaving Poderick behind to protect Sansa and her sister, but is refused,

forced to leave for the south at once.
forced to leave for the south at once.

Later Sansa enters Arya’s room, searching for the letter, but instead finds her faces.
Later Sansa enters Arya’s room, searching for the letter, but instead finds her faces.

Arya then appears and explains the purpose of the faces, having been taught to live in
Arya then appears and explains the purpose of the faces, having been taught to live in

the skin of other during her training as a faceless man in Braavos.
the skin of other during her training as a faceless man in Braavos.

She also mentions that she could replace Sansa if she wanted too, threatening her sister
She also mentions that she could replace Sansa if she wanted too, threatening her sister

before leaving the room.
before leaving the room.

On Dragonstone, Daenerys Targaryen is worried about Jon Snow and Jorah, with Tyrion commenting
On Dragonstone, Daenerys Targaryen is worried about Jon Snow and Jorah, with Tyrion commenting

that Jon may have feelings for the queen.
that Jon may have feelings for the queen.

Danaerys tries to brush the comment aside, saying Jon is too little for her, only to
Danaerys tries to brush the comment aside, saying Jon is too little for her, only to

immediately realize she just insulted Tyrion.
immediately realize she just insulted Tyrion.

As they discuss the dangers in meeting with Cersei, Tyrion explains that his sister is
As they discuss the dangers in meeting with Cersei, Tyrion explains that his sister is

likely to be insulting and provocative, but Daenerys must not be pushed into acting impulsively.
likely to be insulting and provocative, but Daenerys must not be pushed into acting impulsively.

When the queen counters by claiming that Aegon the Conqueror used fear and violence to conquer
When the queen counters by claiming that Aegon the Conqueror used fear and violence to conquer

the seven kingdoms, Tyrion explains that she cannot break the wheel of power in Westeros,
the seven kingdoms, Tyrion explains that she cannot break the wheel of power in Westeros,

if she models herself off the man who built the wheel in the first place.
if she models herself off the man who built the wheel in the first place.

When the discussion turns to her safety, Daenerys becomes upset, lashing out at Tyrion who suggests
When the discussion turns to her safety, Daenerys becomes upset, lashing out at Tyrion who suggests

she should consider the matter of succession.
she should consider the matter of succession.

Daenerys is unwilling to discuss the issue, even angrily accusing Tyrion once again of
Daenerys is unwilling to discuss the issue, even angrily accusing Tyrion once again of

conspiring with his siblings, before walking away.
conspiring with his siblings, before walking away.

Beyond the wall, as Jon Snow marches alongside 12 companions, on a mission to capture a wight
Beyond the wall, as Jon Snow marches alongside 12 companions, on a mission to capture a wight

from the army of the dead, the King in the north discusses the Dragon Queen with Tormund
from the army of the dead, the King in the north discusses the Dragon Queen with Tormund

Giantsbane, mentioning taht she will only support them if he bends the knee.
Giantsbane, mentioning taht she will only support them if he bends the knee.

Tormund reminds him of Mance Rayder, who died bravely, refusing to kneel to King Stannis,
Tormund reminds him of Mance Rayder, who died bravely, refusing to kneel to King Stannis,

but then states that many wildlings died because of his pride, suggesting that perhaps Jon
but then states that many wildlings died because of his pride, suggesting that perhaps Jon

should submit to Daenerys.
should submit to Daenerys.

Later Jon discuss the death of Jeor Mormont with Jorah, offering to return Longclaw to
Later Jon discuss the death of Jeor Mormont with Jorah, offering to return Longclaw to

the Mormont family.
the Mormont family.

But Jorah insists that Jon keep it and pass it on to his children.
But Jorah insists that Jon keep it and pass it on to his children.

Jon also speaks to Beric Dondarrion, who’d been brought back from death 6 times, bonding
Jon also speaks to Beric Dondarrion, who’d been brought back from death 6 times, bonding

their shared experience.
their shared experience.

And while Beric admits he does not know why they were brought back, he says they are soldiers
And while Beric admits he does not know why they were brought back, he says they are soldiers

fighting for life against death.
fighting for life against death.

Jon understands, referencing the vows of the night’s watch by stating that he is the
Jon understands, referencing the vows of the night’s watch by stating that he is the

Shield that Guards the realms of men.
Shield that Guards the realms of men.

After marching for some time, the Hound spots the mountain he saw in his vision, which appears
After marching for some time, the Hound spots the mountain he saw in his vision, which appears

to be the same location where the Children of the Forest originally created the White
to be the same location where the Children of the Forest originally created the White

Walkers.
Walkers.

They are thene attacked by undead bear, losing three of their companions.
They are thene attacked by undead bear, losing three of their companions.

And while Jorah eventually kills the beast, Thoros of Myr is badly injured.
And while Jorah eventually kills the beast, Thoros of Myr is badly injured.

Continuing on they find a small group of wights being led by a single White Walker, and set
Continuing on they find a small group of wights being led by a single White Walker, and set

up an ambush.
up an ambush.

When they attack and Jon kills their leader, nearly all of the remaining wights are destroyed,
When they attack and Jon kills their leader, nearly all of the remaining wights are destroyed,

leaving only one which is then tackled to the ground and captured.
leaving only one which is then tackled to the ground and captured.

However the creature screams so loudly it catches the attention of the larger army nearby.
However the creature screams so loudly it catches the attention of the larger army nearby.

Gendry is then sent back to Eastwatch, with orders to send a raven to Daenerys Targaryen.
Gendry is then sent back to Eastwatch, with orders to send a raven to Daenerys Targaryen.

The other companions meanwhile flee for their lives, running across cracking ice which then
The other companions meanwhile flee for their lives, running across cracking ice which then

breaks under the weight of the pursuing army, losing yet another companion as the undead
breaks under the weight of the pursuing army, losing yet another companion as the undead

fall into the freezing waters.
fall into the freezing waters.

With a moat forming around them, they are temporarily protected but also trapped, surrounded
With a moat forming around them, they are temporarily protected but also trapped, surrounded

by enemies.
by enemies.

Gendry meanwhile, manages to reach Eastwatch relaying Jon’s orders.
Gendry meanwhile, manages to reach Eastwatch relaying Jon’s orders.

After a night out in the cold, the companions awake to find that Thoros did not survive
After a night out in the cold, the companions awake to find that Thoros did not survive

the night, burning his body.
the night, burning his body.

Jon and Jorah then discuss the death of all those undead creatures when Jon killed the
Jon and Jorah then discuss the death of all those undead creatures when Jon killed the

White Walker, suggesting a bond between the individual and those they raise from the dead.
White Walker, suggesting a bond between the individual and those they raise from the dead.

Beric then mentions that perhaps they should be targeting the Night King, believing that
Beric then mentions that perhaps they should be targeting the Night King, believing that

if he is destroyed, much of the army of the dead will fall.
if he is destroyed, much of the army of the dead will fall.

Meanwhile, back on Dragonstone, Tyrion begs Daenerys not to leave, when she receives the
Meanwhile, back on Dragonstone, Tyrion begs Daenerys not to leave, when she receives the

message about the companions beyond the wall.
message about the companions beyond the wall.

But she ignores him, mounting Drogon, and leading all three dragons north.
But she ignores him, mounting Drogon, and leading all three dragons north.

As the army of the dead waits motionless for the chance to attack, Sandor Clegane grew
As the army of the dead waits motionless for the chance to attack, Sandor Clegane grew

bored, and starts hurling rocks at the enemy.
bored, and starts hurling rocks at the enemy.

Unfortunately one of those stones lands on the ice, revealing that the moat was gone,
Unfortunately one of those stones lands on the ice, revealing that the moat was gone,

and that the ice had frozen over once more.
and that the ice had frozen over once more.

The undead army then charged in, and a great battle erupts losing yet another companion
The undead army then charged in, and a great battle erupts losing yet another companion

in the early fighting and seeing Tormund injured and nearly killed.
in the early fighting and seeing Tormund injured and nearly killed.

As Jon drags their captive back to keep him safe, another of their companions comes to
As Jon drags their captive back to keep him safe, another of their companions comes to

help him, losing his life soon after.
help him, losing his life soon after.

With so many of them lost, the remaining companions are completely surrounded, and about to be
With so many of them lost, the remaining companions are completely surrounded, and about to be

finished off, when Daenerys arrives, raining dragonfire upon their enemies, wiping out
finished off, when Daenerys arrives, raining dragonfire upon their enemies, wiping out

large portions of the undead army.
large portions of the undead army.

Jon Snow then continues fighting while Beric, Jorah, Sandor and Tormund climb atop Drogon
Jon Snow then continues fighting while Beric, Jorah, Sandor and Tormund climb atop Drogon

with their captive.
with their captive.

However the White Walkers are not deterred by the presence of dragons, and so the Night
However the White Walkers are not deterred by the presence of dragons, and so the Night

King hurls a large spear of ice high into the air, striking the dragon Viserion, collapsing
King hurls a large spear of ice high into the air, striking the dragon Viserion, collapsing

him to the ground where he dies.
him to the ground where he dies.

Jon then yells for Daenerys to leave as the Night king prepares another spear, and she
Jon then yells for Daenerys to leave as the Night king prepares another spear, and she

reluctantly leaves, seeing him fall into the freezing water.
reluctantly leaves, seeing him fall into the freezing water.

However Jon survives and is rescued by Benjen stark who rides in and gives Jon his horse,
However Jon survives and is rescued by Benjen stark who rides in and gives Jon his horse,

staying behind to fight off the enemy while his nephew escapes.
staying behind to fight off the enemy while his nephew escapes.

Jon makes it back to Eastwatch unconscious and awakens to find Daenerys by his side.
Jon makes it back to Eastwatch unconscious and awakens to find Daenerys by his side.

Although saddened by the loss of her dragon, she is now determined to see the Night King
Although saddened by the loss of her dragon, she is now determined to see the Night King

defeated, swearing to fight the White Walkers alongside the north.
defeated, swearing to fight the White Walkers alongside the north.

Jon then declares that he will bend the knee, and the two share a moment together before
Jon then declares that he will bend the knee, and the two share a moment together before

she leaves him to rest.
she leaves him to rest.

Beyond the Wall, the White Walkers then order their army to drag Viserion out of the freezing
Beyond the Wall, the White Walkers then order their army to drag Viserion out of the freezing

waters, and with a single touch, the dragon awakens with blue eyes.
waters, and with a single touch, the dragon awakens with blue eyes.