Season Five
The Wars to Come, Subtitle: Various people try to throw their weight around to varying degrees of success
Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin, Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion, Dany faces a new threat, and Jon is caught between two kings.
The House of Black and White, Subtitle: Rulers have rules, but nobody pays attention
“The House of Black and White“
Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne runs into trouble on the road; Cersei fears for her daughter’s safety in Dorne; Ellaria Sand seeks revenge; Stannis tempts Jon.
The High Sparrow, Subtitle: The only way to win is to burn yourself to the ground
In King’s Landing, Queen Margaery spends time with new husband, King Tommen. Elsewhere, fugitive Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.
Sons of the Harpy, Subtitle: Have I told you about Rhaegar Targaryen?
The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive; Jaime and Bronn head south; Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.
Kill the Boy, Subtitle: A tale of two queens
Unbowed, Unbroken, Unbent, Subtitle: Bandaids don’t fix bullet holes
Arya begins training; Jorah and Tyrion encounter slavers; Trystane and Myrcella make plans; Jaime and Bronn reach their destination; the Sand Snakes attack.
The Gift, Subtitle: Everybody’s plotting, to generally ill effect
Jon prepares for conflict; Sansa tries to talk to Theon; Brienne waits for a sign; Stannis remains stubborn; Jaime tries to reconnect with family.
Hardhome, Subtitle: Winter arrives
“Hardhome“
While Arya makes progress in her training, Sansa confronts an old friend. Elsewhere, Cersei faces a struggle and Jon embarks on a journey.
The Dance of Dragons, Subtitle: Last week ice, this week fire
Stannis faces a difficult decision; Jon returns to the Wall; Mace visits the Iron Bank; Arya encounters someone from her past; Dany oversees a celebration of athleticism.
Mother’s Mercy, Subtitle: Basically everyone is lost
In the season finale, Stannis marches while Dany is surrounded by strangers. Plus, Cersei seeks forgiveness and Jon is challenged.
Season Six
Book of the Stranger, Subtitle: The women are the strong ones
Tyrion strikes a deal; Jorah and Daario engage in a difficult task; Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation.
The Door, Subtitle: Bran Stark’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
“The Door“
Blood of my Blood, Subtitle: Return of the ___________
An old foe comes back into the picture and Gilly meets Sam’s family. Also, Arya must make a difficult choice, and Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.
The Broken Man, Subtitle: the thin line between redemption and revenge
The High Sparrow eyes another target. Also, Jaime confronts a hero, Arya creates a plan and memories are awakened in the North.
No One, Subtitle: we are who we are
“No One“
Jaime weighs his options; Cersei answers a request; Tyrion’s plans bear fruit; Arya faces a new test.
The Battle of the Bastards, Subtile: tfw you find your happy ending but then remember this is Game of Thrones and start preparing for heartbreak
As the Starks prepare to fight, Davos loses something dear. Ramsay plays a game. Daenerys faces a choice.
The Winds of Winter, Subtitle: watch the queen conquer
Cersei executes a plan to deal with her enemies; Arya gets some long-awaited revenge; Jon Snow must make a difficult choice; Daenerys sets sail for Westeros.
Season Seven
Stormborn, Subtitle: a game of warrior women and broken boys
As Tyrion plans the invasion and conquest of Westeros, Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon Snow discovers new information that may benefit the oncoming revolt.
The Queen’s Justice, Subtitle: bitches get stuff done
Daenerys receives a visit from Jon Snow of Winterfell. Cersei is given the opportunity to carry out a prolonged revenge and Jaime comes to term with his past grievances.
The Spoils of War, Subtitle: survivors surviving
Cersei makes plans to expand her military, Arya arrives at the Winterfell gates, and Daenerys weighs her choices.
Eastwatch, Subtitle: I almost feel confident enough to predict the end now
Beyond the Wall, Subtitle: a cacophony of ice and fire
Jon and the Brotherhood hunt the dead; Arya confronts Sansa; Tyrion thinks about the future.
The Dragon and the Wolf, Subtitle: I like this new Game of Thrones where what I want to happen happens.
Opposing sides gather for a meeting. Cersei and Jaime have a disagreement. Arya and Sansa remember their father and the Army of the Dead arrives at Eastwatch.
No One, Subtitle: we are who we are
“No One“
Jaime weighs his options; Cersei answers a request; Tyrion’s plans bear fruit; Arya faces a new test.
The Battle of the Bastards, Subtile: tfw you find your happy ending but then remember this is Game of Thrones and start preparing for heartbreak
As the Starks prepare to fight, Davos loses something dear. Ramsay plays a game. Daenerys faces a choice.
The Winds of Winter, Subtitle: watch the queen conquer
Cersei executes a plan to deal with her enemies; Arya gets some long-awaited revenge; Jon Snow must make a difficult choice; Daenerys sets sail for Westeros.
Season Eight
Winterfell, Subtitle: Reunions and Revelations
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Subtitle: this is a story about journeys
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms“
Jaime confronts Bran and Daenerys at Winterfell to answer for his past mistakes. Meanwhile, the gathered armies continue to prepare for battle against the White Walkers.
The Long Night, Subtitle: who are you, really
Brienne and Jaime prepare the armies for battle. Arya is desperate to prove her worth as a fighter as the dead draw near.
The Last of the Starks, Subtitle: I am emotionally compromised
Jon and Daenerys look to the South in the wake of a costly victory, and Tyrion proposes a compromise which could help to ease tensions.
The Bells, Subtitle: going down a path I can’t follow
The Iron Throne: The End
After much turmoil and bloodshed across the Seven Kingdoms, the battle for the Iron Throne comes to an end, and the kingdom’s true fate is revealed.
Note: My Game of Thrones recaps were first posted to What the Fangirl.