In last night’s season finale of HBO’s Game of Thrones, the stage was finally set for an all-out war for next year; one that is unprecedented for televised drama, let alone fantasy.
Everyone’s favorite Targaryen, Dany, is a character who has had one of the simplest motivations presented amidst the large cast since Season 1. She aims to reclaim the Iron Throne, and in the process, upend the corruption that preceded her birth and resulted in the widespread war that killed her entire family.
Fast forward six seasons, and the seven kingdoms have become a smaller number, and the great houses that clashed during the first three seasons have dwindled into something completely different. In this new order of Westeros, where the children have essentially taken over and powerful women have replaced the aggressive patriarchy (see Lady Olenna, Queen Cersei, Ellaria Sand, Yara Greyjoy to an extent, and Sansa Stark), who will stand behind the Mother of Dragons, and who will attempt to challenge her as the Night’s King continues his long march to the Wall?
On Movie Pilot, I composed a full breakdown of where each House and Kingdom stands and how likely it is they will ally with Fire and Blood. Click here to read the article.
Extra Credits:
- Overall, I really enjoyed this finale and believe it to be the best season ender in the show’s history. Leave it to director Miguel Sapochnik for delivering three of the best episodes of the series, including last year’s “Hardhome,” along with “Battle of the Bastards” and now “Winds of Winter.”
- Time for the nitpicks: Some of the episode’s quick progression was jarring and inconsistent with how alliances and “big moments” of the show usually play out. It’s odd to see characters teleporting from place to place, quickly negotiating huge plot developments without much resistance. It just doesn’t feel quite as earned as we would expect to hear Jon referred to as “King in the North,” the reveal of Jon’s true parentage even, the Dornish/Tyrell alliance with Dany, and more. But I will lend the show credit for how King’s Landing wrapped up in probably the best way possible.
- One of the questions on everyone’s mind is whether or not Rhaegar Targaryen is Jon’s father, now that it’s been revealed (finally) that Lyanna is his mother and Ned is his uncle. I firmly hold to the uncomplicated theory that Rhaegar indeed impregnated Lyanna and out of love at that. There’s even credence to the idea that they were lawfully married during Robert’s Rebellion, despite Rhaegar’s marriage to Elia Martell, which would make Jon a legitimate Targaryen.
- Last note: if you’re interested in reading the books but have no intention of starting at the beginning (though you absolutely should), I suggest you start with Storm of Swords, the third book in A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. There are certain deviations the show makes from this book in particular that you will want to be savvy on before reading Feast for Crows and Dance with Dragons.
How is Lady Mormont, who has no idea what a microphone is, SO GOOD AT DROPPING IT?
I’m SO excited for the next season
I think Daenary’s will have a sea battle with Euron. We haven’t had a major sea battle yet.
I think while Daenarys will be victorious she will also take a major hit militarily.
this sets up her need to forge an alliance with someone in Westeros. This is where the House of Dorne comes into play along with the Martells.
while Daenarys would love to come with her own army to kick some westeros ass, she, as all leaders must do, compromise and make alliances she really doesn’t want to make but needs to in order to achieve the greater goal.
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Honestly, Daenerys always had powerful allies, from the Unsullied to Drogon himself, but if Westeros were a game, I’d say she’s like a top-tier fighter with all the right stats maxed out. This reminds me a lot of how I play Shadow Fight 2, where choosing the right armor and strategy makes all the difference. If only we could equip her like in the game—imagine the combo attacks! 😂
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I always thought Tyrion was her strongest ally, not just for his mind but because he truly believed in her cause. The North was harder to win over, but alliances shift quickly in Westeros. It’s almost like tuning your system with Armoury Crate interface for Windows 11 —you need the right balance of power and strategy to keep everything running.
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Really enjoyed this analysis, it’s fascinating to think about how the alliances in Westeros might shift and which houses would stand with Daenerys. That kind of strategic thinking and character synergy reminds me of how players build teams and tactics in games too: balancing strengths, timing, and context makes all the difference. Even in action RPGs like https://shadofight2apk.com/, choosing the right approach and adapting to your opponent’s style can feel as epic as a battle in Game of Thrones!