Although there are only two episodes of the new HBO series The house of the dragon has so far successfully captured the excitement of dark fantasy epics, political dramas, and overall excitement for the characters and the world Game of Thrones. A second season has already been greenlit less than a week after the show premiered, but with the recent bombshell of a Kit Harington/Jon Snow-led sequel in development, it’s worth revisiting the impact of the original series, as well as its potential future.
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- Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things (Season 1, Episode 4)
- The Pointy End (Season 1, Episode 8)
- Kissed by Fire (Season 3, Episode 5)
- Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
- Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
- Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
- Beyond the Wall (Season 7, Episode 6)
- The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7, Episode 7)
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Despite last season’s flop, Jon Snow has cemented his status as a pop culture fantasy icon and one of the most interesting characters in Thrones‘ main cast. As such, he was the center of attention in several of the show’s best episodes.
Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things (Season 1, Episode 4)
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At that point, Jon Snow was already well known as one of them Game of Thrones‘ the most likable characters, even with their own flaws. It’s understandable, given his young age, that he has an air of naivety and cockiness when he joins the Night’s Watch. These motives come from hurt, as he is still seen as a bastard among the nobles from Catelyn Stark’s perspective.
However, Cripples, bastards and broken things they show early signs of Jon’s admirable qualities. In the Night’s Watch, a terrified and terribly out of place Samwell Tarly struggles to adjust to life surrounded by enemies, but Jon does his best to not only protect but also try to train Sam so he can eventually fend for himself. It is also the beginning of one of the most heartfelt relationships in the series.
The Pointy End (Season 1, Episode 8)
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While Pointy End is named after Jon’s advice to Arya as she now tries to escape the nest of snakes that is King’s Landing, the episode was also a turning point for the first. After Jon and Sam return to Castle Black and identify the two bodies they discovered as members of the missing Benjen Stark’s guardian group, the looming White Walker threat arrives on their doorstep for the first time.
It’s a triumphant moment in Jon’s life, as he and his direwolf Ghost heroically slay the assailant Wight Walker and save Lord Commander Jeor Mormont in the process. This is all the more rewarding as Jon has already made enemies in Castle Black who want to stifle his advancement within the Watch, but becoming Commander Mormont’s steward has proven to be a significant contributor to his growth.
Kissed by Fire (Season 3, Episode 5)
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Jon Snow’s life was unfortunately marred by tragedy, including love. But before Daenerys Targaryen’s descent into maddening authoritarianism, Jon managed to catch moments of respite from Ygritte beyond the wall. At this moment in Kissed by FireJon managed to win the cautious acceptance of the Free People.
Ygritte gets her fill of teasing the stiff and noble Snow before an intense romantic embrace scene. Amid political turmoil, backstabbing, and the looming supernatural threat of an ice zombie invasion, this intimate scene and episode was well-earned and heartfelt for both characters — making the eventual tragedy all the more painful.
Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
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While his unyielding will to serve the greater good is admirable, it is also one of the catalysts for Jon’s most terrible losses. Ygritte was Jon’s first love who met a cruel fate. Watcher on the wall was a great climax of resentment between the Night’s Watch and the Free Folk, culminating in a chaotic battle at Castle Black.
Emotions ran high as Ygritte was betrayed by someone she loved, even though Jon’s love was just as genuine. Watching Jon at her mercy and yet reluctant to let go of the arrow was painful to watch, and even more so when Ollie suddenly killed her. It was another vintage stamp Game of Thrones heartbreak — and a new target scapegoat for the fandom in the form of Ollie.
Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
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Hardhome is one of the most picturesque episodes Game of Thrones, as it was equal parts action spectacle and major turning point in the show’s overarching threat and story. In the aftermath of the Night’s Watch’s fight with the Free Folk, Jon still manages to sow the seeds for a strong united front against a true conflict that would bring about the downfall of Westeros. Jon and Tormund Giantsbane, along with other Night’s Watch and free folk, travel to the city of Hardhome to convince the others to join them in the alliance.
However, the icy end of Hell opens when the Night King and his growing army decimate the city and its people in a stunning and gruesome battle. Hardhome he expertly conveyed an overwhelming sense of dread of things to come, with the eerily quiet ending of the Night King demonstrating his power to Jon cementing that sense of impending doom.
Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
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Another outstanding episode of the series, Battle of the Bastards he was a landmark in Jon’s painstaking quest. Just as importantly, it was a thoroughly satisfying take on the story arc that began when the evil Ramsay Bolton rose to power. Jon Snow reluctantly became commander of the Night’s Watch and was tasked with putting down Ramsay’s bloody conquest of the North, as well as preventing his sister (cousin) Sansa Stark from falling into the hands of the sadist again.
Rickon Stark’s death was expected, but it was still brilliantly portrayed using that same atmosphere of dread that few villains can convey. However, more than that was the Battle of the Bastards itself. Jon defying Ramsay’s cavalry against all odds was an unforgettably masterful display of his heroic qualities, and his bloody defeat of the Boltons was one of the most cathartic scenes in Game of Thrones.
Beyond the Wall (Season 7, Episode 6)
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Although the 7th season Game of Thrones began to show that the presenters were running out of steam in the absence of George RR Martin’s source material, it still managed to be an exciting spectacle in the sense of “Hollywood fantasy blockbuster”. On the other side of the wall was one of the most exciting episodes of the season, with Jon, Tormund, Jorah Mormont, the Hound, Beric Dondarion and Thoros of Myr venturing north of the Wall in hopes of capturing the White Walker alive.
It was a fun episode that had a “role-playing game” tone, with each party member playing an important role in a daring fantasy quest. As expected, it turned into a bustling affair after they were rounded up by the Night King’s army, and Daenerys swooping in with Drogon completed the show.
The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7, Episode 7)
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Although it was obvious to even the most knowledgeable fans, The dragon and the wolf fulfilled the long-standing theory that Jon was revealed as a Targaryen as well as a Stark through his biological parents. Season 7 as a whole also saw the long-awaited character dynamic between Jon and Daenerys, which was a balance of tension and budding romance.
It’s a shame it wasn’t fleshed out as much as it should have been, but even for those who knew Martin’s big secret all along, it was still a satisfyingly grandiose moment in the series. Even before that, however, there was palpable tension during the “hero” characters’ encounters with Cersei and co. near the Dragon Pit. The conflict dynamic and dialogue in that scene was another great example of how the show excelled at moments of character drama.
The house of the dragon and Game of Thrones are available to watch on HBO and HBO Max.
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