​Episode 2 –

Jaime was my man this episode! We open with his “trial” in front of Dany. Things aren’t looking good for him with Dany and Sansa agreeing not to trust him. Brienne steps in to speaks on his behalf and swings Sansa’s vote. Bran drops, “The things we do for love” and literally had me screaming. For those of you who don’t remember, that’s what Jaime said to Cersei when he tried to kill Bran 10 years ago. After the trial, Dany confronts Tryion about his mistakes and Tyrion admits he was a fool. 

Arya checks in with Gendry to see if her weapon is ready. Arya asks for details about the white walkers, specifically how to kill them. Gendry admits that’s she’s brave but these things are next level. Arya doesn’t bat an eye when she goes into the Faceless Man speech while throwing knives to prove her fighting skills. Gendry was turned on. 

Jaime walks up to Bran in the godswood to apologize. Bran points out neither of them would be who they are today if that incident never happened. Tyrion and Jaime reunion. They discuss Dany as a queen. Tyrion asks Jaime if Cersei was lying about the baby and Jaime said it’s real. I still don’t know if I believe her or not…Jaime said Cersei fooled him more than anyone. Tyrion points out Jaime always knew but loved her anyway. Tyrion says at least Cersei won’t kill me if the white walkers do, not knowing she sent Bron to kill him. Jaime spots Brienne and goes down to see her while she’s observing Pod’s training. Jaime admits he’s not as good of a fighter as he used to be, but asks if he could serve under her command. Brienne is shy and walks away. 

Jorah talks to Dany about Tyrion’s mistakes. Tyrion owns his mistakes, learns from them. Jorah tells Dany to forgive Tryion and asks for one other suggestion. Before he can ask it, the scene cuts to Dany and Sansa. I was honestly kinda hoping for Dany to ask Sansa to be her Hand or at least advisor of some kind. I still feel like Jorah’s request has to do with Sansa. I loved this girl power scene. Dany asks why Sansa is being unfriendly. Sansa admits it’s because Dany is manipulating lovesick Jon. Dany admits to Sansa that she loves Jon back and he’s the one who manipulated her to fight for the North. Sansa warms up after that. UNTIL she asks about the fate of the North after the war. They both are interrupted by the arrival of Theon who wants to fight for Winterfell. Sansa and Theon have an emotional embrance.

Davros is serving food and giving pep talks. A little girl with a burn on her face wants to fight with her brothers wants to fight. Poor Davros has a soft spot for strong little girls. Gilly joins and suggests the girl defend the crypt. A horn blows announcing the arrival of the Night’s Watch, Beric, and wildlings. Tormund tackles Jon out of nowhere in hilarious Tormund fashion. They deliver the bad news that the army with be there by morning. Tormund starts looking for Brienne. The war council start strategizing. If they kill the Knight King, they kill all of them. Bran informs everyone that the Knight King will try to kill him as the Three Eyed Raven. Bran agrees to be bait in the godswood and Theon will defend him with the Ironborn to make up for stealing the castle from him before. Dany sends Tyrion to the crypt saying he’s too valuable to loose. Everyone disperses and Tryion uses the opportunity to catch up on Bran’s story. Greyworm and Meisande have a moment saying when the fighting is over, they will retire to the beaches of Narth and live happily ever after. Sam asks Jon if he’s told Dany yet. Sam recommends doing it at the right moment. GHOST FINALLY IS IN THE SHOT. Sam lists his manly resume. Samwell Tarly slayer of white walkers and lover of ladies. 

Tyrion and Jaime joke about how they are going to die defending Winterfell of all places. Jaime asks if Tyrion misses being a whoremonger. Tyrion admits he does, but it’s not an option for him anymore. “The perils of self betterment” Brienne, Pod, Davros, Tormund join for beer and fire and companionship. Lovely triange between Tormund, Jaime, and Brienne. Tormund hilariously tries to impress them by telling them his giant story and chugging his drink. Tyrion points out everyone in the room has fought the Starks at one point and goes into a pep talk about their accomplishments. THEN MY ADORABLE JAIME KNIGHTS BRIENNE AND SHE IS SO HAPPY AND I SHIP THEM SO HARD.  Tyrion requests a song and my boy Pod steps up with golden pipes! What can’t that kid do?

Arya finds the Hound and shares his drink. He points out that she’s quieter. She asks what he’s doing fighting for others instead of himself. Beric joins and Hound says “May as well be at a bloody wedding.” Arya leaves refusing to spend her final hours with the old, grumpy men. INSTEAD SHE’S GETS SOME. To be fair, she was practicing archery when Gendry delivered her weapon. She didn’t seek him out. He tells her about his father, and she asks about his sex life. She says she doesn’t want to die a virgin. THEN THEY DO IT. My baby girl is all grown up. Oh and props to Gendry for staring at her scars and not her boobs (at first). Also pretty sure Gendry was the only person who got any sleep that night. 

Jorah gets in a debate with little cousin Lyanna, Lady Mormont and it’s adorable. Sam interrupts and speaks to Jorah. He gives his Valyran steel sword to Jorah in honor of Jorah’s father. Episode ends with Jon and Dany in the crypts at Lyanna Stark’s grave. He tells Dany about his true parents. Dany asks how he knows this and doesn’t believe it when he says his best friend and his brother told him. Jon actually calls her Dany (which is a book thing. Only her brother called her Dany in the show). Dany’s take away from the conversation is that he’s the last male heir of House Targaryen…not that she’s in love with her nephew. Episode ends with the dead arriving to Winterfell. No sign of the dragon yet.