Game Of Thrones Season 08 Episode 01
The long-awaited final season of Game of Thrones premiered on April 14, 2019. Fans of the hit TV series have been eagerly waiting for the last six episodes to find out who will ultimately sit on the Iron Throne. The first episode of Season 8, titled “Winterfell”, starts with a lot of reminders of the past, setting the stage for the epic conclusion to one of the most popular shows in the history of television.
The Stark Reunion
The opening sequence of the first episode of Season 8 sets the tone for the rest of the season. The Stark family reunion is at the center of the episode. Jon Snow, who is now the King in the North, arrives at Winterfell and is reunited with his siblings, Arya and Bran. Bran greets Jon with the cryptic message, "You are exactly where you're supposed to be," hinting at the bigger picture of the war between the living and the dead. Arya and Jon's reunion is emotional as she reminds him that they are both family, despite Jon's new alliance with Daenerys Targaryen. It is evident that the Stark family is gearing up for the war to come and are ready to fight together.
Daenerys Arrives at Winterfell
Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons, arrives at Winterfell with Jon Snow and her army of Unsullied and Dothraki. Her arrival is met with resistance by the Northerners, who are skeptical of the Targaryen's intentions after years of oppression by the Mad King, Daenerys' father. Sansa Stark, now the Lady of Winterfell, is particularly skeptical of Daenerys and her army. She challenges Daenerys in the Great Hall, stating that Northerners will not accept a Southern ruler, even if it is Jon's queen. Although, Jon's relationship with Daenerys has been developing since season 7, Sansa's mistrust hints at a possible conflict in the future.
The Arrival of the White Walkers
The first episode of Season 8 ends with a scene that has been anticipated by fans for almost a decade - the White Walkers arrive at the Wall, which was destroyed in the season 7 finale. The Army of the Dead, led by the Night King, arrives at the Last Hearth, the seat of House Umber, and the Night King leaves a gruesome message for the living in the form of a body pinned to the wall. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the season, reminding viewers that the threat of the Night King and his army is real and imminent.
Conclusion
The first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 sets the stage for the final season. It reminds viewers of the long and complex history of the Seven Kingdoms while also hinting at what's to come. The Stark family reunion is emotional and foreshadows the importance of the family's bond in the war to come. Daenerys' arrival is met with resistance, setting up a possible conflict between Northern and Southern rulers. Finally, the arrival of the White Walkers reminds viewers that the ultimate threat to the Seven Kingdoms is the Night King and his army. The first episode of Season 8 is a reminder that the end is coming, and it's going to be epic.
