With the season 7 premiere of HBO’s Game of Thrones, came the celebratory cries of the faithful on social media Sunday night. The virtual party kicked off before the episode, “Dragonstone,” even began.
Me walking into the room ready to watch #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/sp3U6KwO1D
— Chris Minahan (@CPhiTe) July 17, 2017
#GameOfThrones my family turnin up to the GOT theme pic.twitter.com/oBRB7rnx5h
— sophie // GOT (@spnkylo) July 17, 2017
Here are five of the most-talked about moments on social media. Hit us up in the comments to tell us which was your favorite.
There’s nothing like a meal to bring a family together, but as we watched Walder Frey (David Bradley) host the men of House Frey at the Twins, we knew something was amiss because Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) cut his throat in the season 6 finale.
They toast their success at the Red Wedding, drinking a fine Arbor Gold wine, Walder says, forbidding women from partaking. Then the men begin dropping like flies.
“Keep one wolf alive, and the sheep are never safe,” says Arya as Walder, then she rips off her mask and turns to the female Frey beside her. “When people ask you what happened here, tell them the North remembers. Tell them winter came for House Frey.”
Slay, Arya. SLAY. #GameOfThrones
— Fangirlish (@fangirlishness) July 17, 2017
Watching the opening scene with Arya like:#GameOfThrones #WinterIsHere #thenorthremembers pic.twitter.com/PI4RvRyJac
— Jen (@FlyersFanJen) July 17, 2017
when arya took off her mask i just #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/sVdlNUEfeg
— m.? (@SrirachaHunny) July 17, 2017
"Tell them winter came for House Frey" #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/1wCUAi6gij
— dracaras (@AfricanKhaIeesi) July 17, 2017
The real winner of that Episode?? #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/K7axdRyuCl
— RJ (@Rob_Jackson198) July 17, 2017
The best opening and season premiere on earth. Plus a cameo from Ed Sheeran. Dope #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall #GoT
— Jay Burnell ? (@MyLifeAsJP989) July 17, 2017
Scene: Ed Sheeran Guest Stars on Game of Thrones
Transitioning from Bran-vision nightmares of Giant wights, Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) wakes just in time to confirm for Edd Tollett (Ben Crompton) that he is indeed who Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick) says he is, and they should be allowed through the Wall.
Meera gotta have the illest calves and quads after dragging Bran across the whole north. #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall
— Black Nerd Problems (@BlkNrdProblems) July 17, 2017
But you don't have any legs Lieutenant Bran #GameOfThrones
— Blake Hammond (@BigRadMachine) July 17, 2017
Meera: This is Ned Stark's son:
Eddison: And how do I know that's true??
Bran: #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/X1F6S7DzO9— Meghan Michele (@MeghanMichele20) July 17, 2017
Edd needs to send a raven to Jon to tel him about Bran. Now. #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/tk7jzuzwtv
— Marie (@handbagbaby) July 17, 2017
Here's a full look at Bran Stark's transition from season 1 to season 7. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/MPCqVHGQtS
— Matt Fernandez (@FattMernandez) July 17, 2017
I'll be waiting for Bran to tell Jon his real parentage ? #GameOfThrones
— Aaliyah ⚡️ (@Lyhhndrsn) July 17, 2017
During Jon Snow’s (Kit Harington) call for dragonglass and combat training for all citizens of the North, little Lady Lyanna Mormont (Bella Ramsey) stands up for girls fighting, telling Lord Glover (Tim McInnerny) what’s what.
“I don’t plan on knitting by the fire while men fight for me,” she says. “I might be small, Lord Glover, and I may be a girl, but I am every bit as much a Northerner as you. And I don’t need your permission to defend the North.”
Lyanna Mormont for President. #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/YuJN1pWp9m
— Elsa O'Callaghan (@elsa_oc) July 17, 2017
I wanna be Lyanna Mormont when I grow up. #gameofthrones
— Kate Ryals (@kateryals) July 17, 2017
Lyanna Mormont remains savage AF. #thornesyall #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/N0dZdfa87b
— Jacqueline is @ D23 (@ThatJacqueline) July 17, 2017
A public tiff between Jon and Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) in this scene also got fans talking.
Me when Jon Snow says anything #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/OpKUePLRxH
— AJ The Juiceman (@xPhenomenal1) July 17, 2017
Loving the fierceness we're getting from Sansa. Yasss girl. #GameOfThrones #GoTS7 pic.twitter.com/elkEfYSzvP
— Lindi (@lindirsmith) July 17, 2017
Saw this one coming a mile away, Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk) generously offers his body and Ironborn Fleet to Queen Cersei (Lena Headey) in a marriage proposal. What we didn’t anticipate was Cersei dismissing him so quickly. Euron promises her something “priceless” to change her mind — all we can picture is her little brother Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) delivered hogtied with a bow on top. Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) stands to the side skeptically watching all of this unfold.
Euron Greyjoy = the Russell Brand of #GameOfThrones
— Morgan Marie Hagerty (@MoMarie_) July 17, 2017
When Greyjoy said two good hands….Jamie was all like…#ThronesYall #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/9NHdAuyjlB
— Jacqueline is @ D23 (@ThatJacqueline) July 17, 2017
A brother and a sister doubting each other's moves. The Starks and Lannisters have more in common than they think. #GameofThrones
— Shirley Li (@shirklesxp) July 17, 2017
Cersei got on another bad bitch uniform. I ain't mad. #GameOfThrones
— Khal Draghoe (@brownandbella) July 17, 2017
Gotta say I'm loving Cercei's new look. #ThronesYall #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/u2n2lMuhfp
— Jacqueline is @ D23 (@ThatJacqueline) July 17, 2017
Mother of Dragons Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) arrives at Dragonstone and immediately owns it.
After taking stock and some quick redecoration, she’s ready to move in.
“Shall we begin?” she asks Hand of the Queen Tyrion Lannister.
Khaleesi: shall we begin? #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/BT3Wpu6Mt6
— Ananya (@mummadi123) July 17, 2017
"Shall we begin?" Yes, Khaleesi. Yes, we shall! She has arrived! #GameofThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/nBMTGfaESB
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 17, 2017
DID YOU LOVE IT???? ?
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) July 17, 2017
Best line ever, Sansa: “No need to seize the last word; I’ll assume it was something clever.” #GameOfThrones
— GoTGrrl⚔️ (@SaintsGrrl) July 17, 2017
Great speech but Sam is all like….#ThronesYall #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/X3Au4qU90U
— Jacqueline is @ D23 (@ThatJacqueline) July 17, 2017
If you're going into the restricted section, you should get your invisibility cloak, Sam. #GameOfThrones
— Andrea Reiher (@andrea_reiher) July 17, 2017
Brienne + Tormund. Give him a chance, @lovegwendoline! #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/GkKUUhuvQF
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 17, 2017
thirst in a box #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/ykGfcCzY8w
— Saladin Ahmed (@saladinahmed) July 17, 2017
Eight of the top ten trends are related to #GameOfThrones. ?=??? @HBO pic.twitter.com/WnMQj0qecC
— Maxwell Qian (@MaxwellQian) July 17, 2017
Nymeria and Arya reunion next week!#GameofThrones #GoTAtlantic #GoTS7 pic.twitter.com/MfAepRkfWL
— Jon Snow (@JonNightsWatch) July 17, 2017
Cersei about her dead kids: "They're ashes now." #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/fkg9Ht9EBP
— Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) July 17, 2017
Low-key wish Jaime would bring back his Disney prince look from the earlier seasons. #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/q8Iv4UUyFP
— Laurie Elise (@LaurieEliseNix) July 17, 2017
Arya kicks ass ✔️
The Hound has a ❤️ ✔️
Jon Snow ?✔️
Cersei ?✔️
Little finger ?✔️
Sansa, Jamie, Ed Sheeren ??♂️✔️
?✔️#GameOfThrones— Brad Kovaleski (@bradkovaleski) July 17, 2017
Me after every new episode of #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/0Mykv2Oear
— Kyle Mastoloni (@KMastoloni) July 17, 2017
I waited over a year for the new season of #GameofThrones but somehow waiting 1 week for ep 2 feels like cruel and unusual punishment
— High Quality Amanda (@athornhill78) July 17, 2017
Anyone else disappointed that Arya is headed to King’s Landing and not Winterfell? Share your thoughts and favorite moments in the comments below! You can also join our Facebook discussion group here.
(Photo by Helen Sloan/HBO)
