The end is nigh. The season finale of Game of Thrones‘ first season is almost here. In just a few hours we will be forced to wait almost a year for a new episode. So let’s savor these last 53 minutes. Episode details after the break.
Title: Fire and Blood
Director: Alan Taylor
Writers: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Synopsis: A new king rises in the north; a Khaleesi finds new hope.
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moment of truth : the dragons !!!
AshaïeseQuote Reply
Ashaïese,
And we have our first spoiler!
KnurkQuote Reply
Whatdayamean it’s the last episode? It CAN’T be! The three-eyed crow in my dream last night told me so! Oh wait…Nan says they’re all liars…*as Vader in Revenge of the Sith*
NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo…
AziraphaleQuote Reply
I’m going to say it again…I can’t believe it’s the last episode already! It went so fast!
LOL @ Knurk, but yeah, come on now with that first post, cover that shit up!
edit to say: thanks!
metalgoddessambQuote Reply
how long is it until the episode starts? (its 12pm here…)
BeneQuote Reply
I have never registered here until now, but I just want to say: thank you WiC for all the awesome coverage this season! Visiting this site has become a daily ritual for me. :P
Can’t wait to see how HBO ends the season. And introduces the dragons!
99stupidnumbersQuote Reply
Ashaïese,
So going off of what we know about decisions made in the series so far(sparse direwolf appearances, glossed over battle scenes), I’m going to make a prediction. No dragons tonight. Think about it. How easy would it be to see Dany go into the pyre, focus on the eggs a few times, hear three big cracks then as the scene fades out, the night fills with the song of dragons and we are left wondering what the hell just happened. Not only will new viewers puzzle over what is screaming from the fire, but Dany’s fate will be left up in the air until next season. If you think about it, it could actually make for a much more suspensful ending. We old-timers will be disappointed, but those that do not know the story will be intrigued.
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
We know You-Know-What will happen because there’s an interview yet to be released about the CGI they used.
EleanorQuote Reply
boy, that would be cruel!
I don’t think so though.
metalgoddessambQuote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
No man, the dragons will be there, confirmed by the vfx-department!
KnurkQuote Reply
Eleanor,
Oh good! Let’s hope it doesn’t disappoint then.
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
Slightly OT: Am I the only one marathoning right now? On Ep 7! ;)
On topic: I’m more excited for King in the North than I am the dragons.
MichelleQuote Reply
I am so excited for tonight’s episode! Here’s hoping it’s as epic as it should be. :)
SkyeQuote Reply
This sucks, my life sucks!
Every time I find a show that attracts me and is simply amazing, there has to be something behind it! Every time the show is either off air, returning series, or just done! THIS SUCKS! I WANT GAME OF THRONES!
Omar BibarsQuote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
The new-timers will be sick of cliffhangers and suspenseful endings anyway. They would be intrigued but annoyed!
EleanorQuote Reply
I have to admit I have high expections with this episode …. I hope one of the reasons the held back on the direwolves so that they could “visualize” tonight’s episode …. If I don’t see them … I’m going to be soo pissed … not enough to not watch .. lol .. but enough to come back here and vent my ass off!!!!
Marilyn BonesQuote Reply
Eleanor,
Just curious, where do you see the unreleased CGI doc?
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
I hope they have added a few tricks during the last scene, other than the dragonsThere is definately the potential,if you consider significance and consequence of the whole ritual.And the magic of the fire its self. Just hope HBO had enough budget left to end series one in style.
Two FeathersQuote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/05/thrones-visual-effects-team-profiled-in-recent-articles/
KnurkQuote Reply
okay I’m so very excited and nervous about tonight’s episode. This is one that must be done right. no cutting to credits before we get to see what we came to see. I want the full monty. Time to put our cards on the table and see what we’re really dealing with. I can’t wait!
Jess SnowQuote Reply
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss
MegQuote Reply
From one of the previously posted interviews with the VFX creators for GoT:
“And there’s some work still in the proverbial pipeline: “The Dragons are still underway,” she says of the creatures seen toward the end of the story, “but they are going to be our swan song of an ending for VFX on Series One.”
“And perhaps something of an entry point for the recently announced Series Two”.
Steel_WindQuote Reply
OMGOGMOGMOGM
I promised my friends I would wait until Tuesday when we can all watch together ahhhh the agony!!! ; ;
userjQuote Reply
I predict the last thing we’ll see this season will also be the first thing we see the second season: the red comet!
durandalQuote Reply
Can’t believe the end is already nigh!
Have fun, everyone. I’ll be watching it in about 5 hours.
LexQuote Reply
Two predictions:
-Dany will not lose her hair. Don’t ask me why, but I just don’t see them going with a bald Dany. But if they do, I think it will be regrown by next season.
-The shot of the dragons will be very, very subtle.
LexQuote Reply
I am also thinking that Dany will not lose her hair, nor will we see nurslings…but I am hoping that the sound effects at the birth as well as the visuals are top notch. That would ameliorate the limiting of the direwolves this time out.
Also expecting that Drogo’s death may be tear inducing. And wondering what exactly that slap scene with Cat entails!
After tonight, it will be countdown to the next book release…but my Sunday nights are going to be much less fun!
persephone88Quote Reply
Lord Ned’s Head,
That is exactly what kept going through my head. It was giving me a headache.
TrollsbaneQuote Reply
I can’t believe we are at the end of S1! Thank God, ADWD is coming out next month!
I did a re-read on the last Daenerys chapter last night, so I’m very interested to see how it will play out on screen. From the preview, I loved that Dany was in her wedding dress. I’m hoping to see the dragons breastfeeding! I think the non-book folks will be totally shocked. After all the death and tragedy that has happened so far, having the unexpected birth of 3 dragons will be a great ray of light and hope- anything is possible in this world.
Lex,
I really hope they show the Red Comet (fire & blood) as well.
winterqueenQuote Reply
Lex,
Yes, I doubt they will go as far as showing the dragons breast feed in details, my guess is we’ll see their heads rising from her arms or around her neck or whatever… . The longer the scene, the higher the risk. Very difficult to know, so much expectation and hype on this scene :-) All I’m asking for is that they’re well done and they have an interesting design. I also wonder if they will be recognisable (i.e. different color) so early. The details of what they will do is not that important to me.
JedaQuote Reply
One more thing-
On a unrelated note, I’ve been so pleased with Emilia Clarke’s portrayal of Princess Daenerys. She has done such a wonderful job. I really hope we get a S3 as I can’t wait to see her “buy” the Unsullied and scream “Freedom!” HBO did such a great job casting but they really found a gem in Emilia.
winterqueenQuote Reply
Is the comet in Book 1 at all? I thought it only showed up in the prologue of Book 2.
LexQuote Reply
T-minus 67 minutes!
JamesWQuote Reply
Lex,
Yes it is, very subtle though I only really noticed on a second read and after reading ACOK, one of the Dothraki sees it just before Danny lights the fire
JedaQuote Reply
Yes Dothraki tradition says they will see a new star when a Khal dies.
Shock MeQuote Reply
BEST SHOW EVAR!!
/spam :)
HornwoodQuote Reply
Questions…. is it gay for a guy to hyperventilate in anticipation of a show?…. nevermind, I dont care…. EEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!! :)
ExodusQuote Reply
Can’t wait for the final episode to begin, but will be soooo despondent when it ends.
What a great series! Even with all the changes, there simply wasn’t enough time to show it all, and I’m very pleased with what they’ve done. The only improvements would be to add more time and show even more. Ah well, I suppose that’s what we have the books for. :-)
I echo other’s comments about the casting. Excellent, and very happy with all of the cast.
Regarding the breast feeding of certain draconian creatures, I’m all for it. Lysa Arryn has already scarred me for life, why stop now? It would be cool. But as for necessity, I don’t think it is needed. It can be shown in S2 for sure. I just hope it boggles all the newbies brains like it did mine, thinking of all the exciting possibilities that could happen, and gets them chomping at the bit for S2.
David The GreyQuote Reply
Winter is here!
TJQuote Reply
Off topic – does anyone know if all of the books are available on audiobook CD format? I’ve found book #1 and soon to be book #5, but the others I’ve only found in a downloadable format. Perhaps they’re unavailable but will they get released again, in light of new interest due to the show? TIA and if this comment is removed, that’s OK, I don’t mean to get too far off topic.
David The GreyQuote Reply
Yes……………………………………….
AGOT: DAENERYS X.
It is known.
Mike ChairQuote Reply
I cannot WAIT for tonight. 55 minutes! Plus, I just made arrangements to go to GRRM’s book signing in NYC–that will help to get beyond the sadness of the show ending for at least a few weeks!
BethQuote Reply
Michelle,
It seemed like I was the only one who that was just as big of an event for as the final scene. Glad I’m not alone :)
ExodusQuote Reply
Yes. I’ve seen it on Amazon. $39.94.
You can also pre-order A Dance With Dragons audio CD for $44.10.
Mike ChairQuote Reply
winterqueen,
Don’t get me wrong, I <3 Emilia Clarke (if your reading this Emilia… marry me?) but Maisie Williams deserves some props too. I think those two are the major "finds" of this show. The rest of the cast was awesome, but these two really stood out.
ExodusQuote Reply
Lex,
Yes, Bran always sees it right through a telescope in Luwin’s turret, right before the raven arrives.
Ryan JohnQuote Reply
userj,
pst… if you already know whats going to happen, you can watch it now and then AGAIN with your friends and just pretend its your first time seeing the episode again :)
ExodusQuote Reply
persephone88,
I think they go even farther! due to overwhelming need for sexposition, dany, the dothraki and dragons all have a freaky orgy while we hear a naration by littlefinger lasting 47 minutes. :P
Damryn of DorneQuote Reply
I am really nervous about what the newbie reaction is going to be to tonight’s episode. I think it will be super-awesome-positive, but I have my doubts because HBO sold this as a no-magic kind of show. Dragon eggs hatching is the kind of plot twist/cliffhanger that fantasy fans love. But for people who don’t like fantasy to begin with, this could be seen as a nuking the fridge. I imagine that there will be a significant number of viewers who are completely turned off by the one-two punch of Ned’s death and the introduction of the Dragons.
But maybe I’m just paranoid.
On a related note, what do we think the ratings are going to do? Probably go up, but by how much? And is anyone afraid we’ll lose viewers after Baelor?
Strong BelwasQuote Reply
David The Grey,
I think they go even farther! due to overwhelming need for sexposition, dany, the dothraki and you-know-whats all have a freaky orgy while we hear a naration by littlefinger lasting 47 minutes. :P
Damryn of DorneQuote Reply
Thanks Mike – I see AGoT and ADWD out there, but it was the other books (#2-4) that I am having trouble with. After seeing your note I went and searched again, thinking maybe I had missed them, and came across used versions of AFFC audio CD going for $241.00 and up!!!! It seems that these are older versions, was hoping that someone might know if they’re getting re-released at a more affordable price? I’ll keep looking!
David The GreyQuote Reply
Well, I forgot about the comet. It would be very cool to see it tonight. I also kind of forgot that the dragons are breastfeeding. It’s been a while since I read the first book. Hope they include that!
Seriously… this is the best show ever.
LexQuote Reply
Strong Belwas,
I dont think that many. Any viewers who are going to stop watching the show all together simply because of 1 episode (admittedly and big and dramatic ending to one) weren’t that invested in the show to begin with. Anyone who had any worth while interest in the show will most likely be more hook because now they know they can’t necessarily predict what is going to happen. Unless of course they’ve read some spoilers that prick put on here lol.
ExodusQuote Reply
Exodus,
DON’T TEMPT MEEEE
userjQuote Reply
I’ve only posted here a handful of times, but I want to say – thank you, WiC, for keeping us informed, sated, and amused through this long saga. I visit this site daily. Can’t believe it’s almost over for another year. (Let the CastingGate, RainbowGuardNotPimpedOutEnoughGate, and LoneHairOnStannis’sHeadGate begin!)
I’ve gotten my mom hooked on the show (she’s totally called everything that’s going to happen on Dany’s side of the Narrow Sea tonight, btw). I’m excited to watch it with her and see how HBO handles the…well, you know. :-D
SandSnakeQuote Reply
While I doubt everyone will be satisfied, I know that they’ll shoot fro the proper bang that the book went out on. It should be the proper counterpoint to the unbelievable dread from the end of episode 9. If anyone has stuck with the season this far, they’ll be hooked for the next season and more.
Robb and the Great John had better shine in the other climax as well.
Khal ZhenQuote Reply
Exodus,
I’m gay and hyperventilating….
So maybe it is
Jim CrossQuote Reply
Strong Belwas,
That’s an interesting point. I just hope that the majority of non-fantasy fans will trust that the dose of fantasy will not change in the coming seasons, that they’ll see the dragons as another touch of fantasy but with no bigger impact on immersion in the story than the white walkers or their wrights. After all, we already saw the skulls etc…. So hopefully…
JedaQuote Reply
I rewatched the preview and I really hope that the The King in the North chant is as lame as it sounds in the preview. It needs to be a lot more epic.
Ryan JohnQuote Reply
userj,
Lie to your friends… you deserve this episode. Go on, watch it. (Evil laugh with steepled fingers lol)
Jim Cross,
Thanks for settling that for me lol. I’m not but like i said… right now.. I dont care how it comes off :)
ExodusQuote Reply
Exodus,
I agree with Exodus- the casting has been amazing for this show. Maisie Williams is a total find. It’s hard to pick a favorite on this show.
17 more minutes to go……
winterqueenQuote Reply
20 minutes for me! woohoo! yee ha! can’t wait!
metalgoddessambQuote Reply
A year is so long (sniffle)
KGQuote Reply
Strong Belwas,
I’m really hoping that “nuking the fridge” takes off as a phrase, if it hasn’t already. Bravo, Ser.
Rufus MacSandlebergQuote Reply
10 mins!
And then the hour long last kiss of GoT bliss IMMEDIATELY followed by a YEAR of utter sadness waiting for Season 2.
Winter is coming, Indeed :(
AshStormQuote Reply
starting
Shock MeQuote Reply
ned in credits
Shock MeQuote Reply
Direwolf! :D
AshStormQuote Reply
rickon and shaggy
Shock MeQuote Reply
Technically, it’s probably only a 10 month wait, not a year.
LexQuote Reply
ok goosebumps the king in the north
Shock MeQuote Reply
Hodor!
Busty LaRouxQuote Reply
I’m sure we’ll lose a few viewers from things like Ned’s death and the Dragons, particularly the prior. I’m not one of those fans who partiulary poop poop’s the people who were angry at Ned’s death, I think most of us who read the book felt the same way. Most story’s have the same basic storyline that people have become use to, so its understandable to feel as if they’ve been ‘tricked’ or ‘cheated’ epically given that Sean Bean did seem to be used to led many viewers in. I’m hopeful however that for every fan we lose this season that we gain two for the premier of season two. Word of mouth and people buying the DVD’s and tuning in for next season are going to be more of a determination on whether or not we get future seasons than what tonight’s ratings will be.
Hopefully the last two episodes this season cause a lot of viewers to convince friends to pick up the series. I know I’m looking forward to the last scene in tonight’s episode.
GrinbombQuote Reply
Only 7 minutes left this season 0_0
koinosukeQuote Reply
Dragons looked epic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man what a finale!!!! The next ten months are going to feel like forever!!!
DaanishQuote Reply
morning dragons but hey that works too
Shock MeQuote Reply
those were the best 10 weeks in television ever!!!!
Kristen WeaverQuote Reply
The end is VERY well done. Made me smile.
Bruce StarkQuote Reply
Perfection! best episode yet!
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
*Standing Ovation*
Mike ChairQuote Reply
ACoK Haircut scene slides into Season 1. Arya’s looking fierce already.
Shock MeQuote Reply
Great television.
Tynan CraycraftQuote Reply
Deee – yammn
I am glad I have not read the book in ten years. I was able to ride that episode like a roller coaster and not be sidetracked by any twist and turns that should have been there. I don’t even care what was missing. (returning to lurking)
MysTakaQuote Reply
OMG! Jaquen was covered in a hood! Miltos keep your passport up to date!!!!!!!
Lord Ned’s HeadQuote Reply
That was pretty damn slick. Excellent episode!
KGQuote Reply
great episode! the dragons looked really good too! i pissed myself laughing from pycelle’s semi nude stretches.
SamQuote Reply
Why on Earth do you think Dragons will cause a loss of viewers!?!?!?
Eric FitchQuote Reply
KIng in the North was a bit early in my opinion but all in all great job HBO!
ExodusQuote Reply
loved the dragons, the introduction of the plotlines of book 2 (Arya, the War of the Five Kings, Catelyn talking with Jaime) one of the best episodes of the season
BRING ON CLASH OF KINGS
BLACKWATER!!!!!!!!!
DAVOS!
THEON POVs just kidding they sucked!
KingBeyondTheWallQuote Reply
Loved the look in Sansa’s eye when she thinks of pushing Geoffrey off the edge and the way the hound stops her, the King of the North bit, Jon’s brothers saying the oath to stop him from flying, Arya’s fate and a sneak non-peek at Jaquen, and of course the scene with the pyre and the Dragons were great.
Laurent GuillemardQuote Reply
Amazing ending. Perfectly done. Emotional and epic… and DRAGONS!
AndrewQuote Reply
Stunned.
Game of Thrones brought it tonight.
Oh.
My.
God.
Most epic HBO show ever.
What do those geeks who were looking for real fantasy think now?
HollyoakQuote Reply
What an amazing episode! Emiliah Clarke was terrific in those final scenes, loved her dialogue with Mirri Maz Dur. The Old Bears speech accompanied with the shots of the Night’s Watch leaving for North of the Wall gave me goosebumps. And I also loved that we got some early glimpses of some of the shockers from book #2. Pycelle’s trysts with ladies of the night….and Lancel and Cersei!!! I totally didn’t expect them to sneak that one in there! King of the North was a great moment and the dragons actually looked pretty damn good! Thank god Dance with Dragons is coming out next month or I would be seriously deprived for the next 10 or so months….. :D
Mike CulpQuote Reply
I was worried that they would end with Dany walking to the bier. But no, they did it just perfectly. And the dragons were just as they should be – small little creatures, with hearts of fire!
Now if we can only speed up time….In the meantime, I’ll be reading book two to four again, and then the new one. Just the things to take with me to the beach!
cindyashQuote Reply
First time I am off work so I can watch in real time like everyone else.
Quick thoughts.
Love the Dragon. Love D&D ended it with only the Dragon’s scream.
Dany looks like Mother of Dragons with her amazing womanly figure. It must be hard for Emilia Clarke to do that nude scene in broad daylight. She did a great job in the whole episode.
The Nightwatch’s march through the tunnel looks great and builds momentum for the final scene.
Love Jamie’s self loathing. It will be great in Season 2 and 3.
A bit short on Lannister’s war council but right up to the point.
D&D got everything in there in this final episode – SanSan, Sansa’s attempt on Joffrey, even Shaggydog and ghost. Can’t complaint much.
All in all, a great job!!!
SugarVampireQuote Reply
Sansa’s eyes were my favorite part.
Shock MeQuote Reply
Okay have not read the most recent comments because it comes on here in Alaska in about 27 minutes and I am beside myself waiting for this one. 16 years I have waited to see the final scene of GOT and now I finally get to see it, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway since this is the last open chat before an episode until next season just want thank WIC and this site for providing this amazing forum and opportunity to not only post my opinion get to know some really cool people out there.
This show has been done so well and I so happy to see them adapt this epic fantasy series into an epic TV series.
Well I can hardly contain myself and I want to read comments but I will wait until I see it and then pop on the reader comment board!! Argh I cannot wait anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eric NiewohnerQuote Reply
Dragons!!!!!!!
Missed the red comet though, but the dragons… Perfect. Jon’s scenes were spectacular as well, the moment he rides out of the Castle Black south AND north…. Just amazing. Sansa did the heads scene perfectly, you can just see it in her eyes that she’s looking but not watching (as is written in the book), Jack Gleeson is an amazing actor, Arya’s so cute with short hair (and I’m still an Arya/Gendry shipper, she’ll be old enough for him in the 5th, 6th or 7th season :P),
Just breathtaking! Thank you D&D for bringing this spectacular story to the screen :)
I don’t know how I’d survive these 10 months if it wouldn’t have been for A Dance with Dragons. Let the first countdown begin.
TeeQuote Reply
Episode owned!!!! Another year for season 2? Ahhh. How bout some casting news? Dragons looked so great!!! Every single scene hit the exact right emotional chord. Best episode of the series! Episode 5 on has been so fucking great! I can’t believe the show lived up to my insurmountable expectations. And three weeks till Dance with Dragons. Gonna be the first book I read where I imagine the actors from the show in those roles. Thank you everyone involved.
Brad VillaneQuote Reply
I bought it from Audible for 9.99$ a piece except for “AFFC” because that one isn’t read by Roy Dotrice (but ADWD will be read by him again). Hope that helps…
Chris77Quote Reply