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The trailer for next week’s episode of Game of Thrones
HBO has unveiled the 50-second clip, which shows Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) coming face-to-face with Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) for the first proper time in the series. He first encountered her in season seven episode “The Spoils of War” when Bronn (Jerome Flynn) fired a bolt into Drogon’s head.
“When I was a child, my brother would tell me a bedtime story about the man who murdered our father and all the things we would do to that man,” she tells him.
Elsewhere, it seems like Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) might be about to tick another name off of her hit list (need a refesher? Scroll through the gallery below), while Sansa (Sophie Turner) continues to lock heads with her brother’s new love – who, unlike Jon , is yet to realise she’s related to.
Show all 13 1 /13Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Cersei Lannister Why? Cersei falsely accused Arya's father, Ned Stark, of treason, leading to his eventual arrest and beheading.
Current status: Alive, sitting on the Iron Throne, probably drinking wine and plotting revenge against the Starks as her newly bought Golden Army comes to Westeros.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Tywin Lannister Why? The Lannister patriarch helped orchestrate the Red Wedding (AKA the day Robb, Catelyn and Talisa were butchered by the Freys).
Current status: Dead. Tywin's own son, Tyrion, shot him with a crossbow while he was sat on the toilet.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane Why? Arya was forced to watch the Clegane brother torture a group of locals at Harrenhal.
Current status: Undead. The Mountain was poisoned by Oberyn Martell, only to be brought back from the dead by Maester Qyburn. Now, he stands by Cersei's side.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Meryn Trant Why? The first man to be put on Arya's list, Meryn killed her dance instructor Syrio Forel in season one.
Current status: Dead. After training as a Faceless person, Arya tracked down Meryn in Braavos. Arya lured him into a trap, stabbed him in the eyes and slit his throat.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Melisandre Why? Melisandre took Gendry away from the Brotherhood Without Banners in the hope of using the Baratheon for Black Magic purposes.
Current status: Alive (although very, very old). Jon Snow banned her from stepping foot in Westeros. However, Melisandre has already prophesied her own death will take place in Westeros. Perhaps at the hands of Arya.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Beric Dondarrion Why? The leader of the Brotherhood Without Banners captured Arya, Gendry and The Hound. He then sold Gendry to Melisandre and freed The Hound.
Current status: Alive and currently at The Wall, hiding from the Night King's zombie dragon.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Thoros of Myr Why? Beric's fellow brother without a banner. Thoros helped sell Gendry.
Current status: Dead. Thoros was one of Jon Snow's troupe who headed north of The Wall to retrieve a Walker. The idea was to present the creature to Cersei. On that journey, Thoros was attacked by an undead bear and eventually froze to death.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Walder Frey Why? Because Walder Frey was the host of the horrendous Red Wedding.
Current status: Dead. When Arya got back to Westeros from Braavos, Walder was the first person she went after. Using her new Faceless skills, she infiltrated the Frey household and slit Walder's throat. She then stole his face and poisoned the rest of the Frey family.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Ilyn Payne Why? Ilyn Payne, played by Dr Feelgood himself Wilko Johnson, was the one to behead Ned Stark.
Current status: Alive. Ilyn has not appeared on the show since season two. One of the reasons for this could be because Johnson was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. The actor/musician has since made a recovery, and could be back for season eight.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Rorge Why? Rorge threatened to rape Arya when he was a prisoner heading to The Wall.
Current status: Dead. Rorge attempted to ambush The Hound and Arya on their journey to Eyrie. What he did not count on was being bested by The Hound. Arya then quickly learns Rorge's name, adds him to the list, and kills him.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Joffrey Baratheon Why? For sentencing Ned Stark to death (and generally being awful).
Current status: Dead. Joffrey was poisoned at the Purple Wedding (when the King was to be married to Margaery Tyrell). Although Tyrion was initially blamed, Olenna Tyrell was the actual perpetrator.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Polliver Why? Polliver knocked over Arya during the attack on Yoren and stole Needle. "Fine little blade; maybe I'll pick my teeth with it," he said.
Current status: Dead. While travelling with The Hound, Arya bumped into Polliver (still with Needle) at a tavern. Polliver then offered to exchange a chicken for sex with Arya. Funnily enough, that did not go down well, and The Hound soon did away with Polliver's men, leaving the thief for Arya.
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Arya Stark's death list – Game of Thrones Sandor "The Hound" Clegane Why? During season one, The Hound murdered Arya's friend, Mycah the butcher's boy, at the orders of Joffrey. Despite travelling around Westeros with Arya, The Hound was never forgiven, and the Stark girl left him for dead.
Current status: Alive. The Hound was on the verge of death when Brother Ray came and saved him. He then joined Jon Snow and is currently on his way to Winterfell – where Arya awaits.
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Then there’s the small matter of the Night King who’s inching ever closer to Winterfell.
“How long do we have?” Snow asks Ser Davos, who replies: “Before the sun comes up tomorrow.”
It seems like the Night King will be rearing his icy head in episode three...
The season eight premiere saw Jon discover his true heritage and that he’s the true heir to the Iron Throne, a moment fans reacted to with excitement on Twitter.
The episode, which debuted a new opening title sequence , also featured a hilarious reference to Ed Sheeran’s maligned cameo appearance last season.
The final season of Game of Thrones continues every Sunday.here .
You can find our extensive ranking of every character – from worst to best – here .
Show all 14 1 /14Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Varys (Conleth Hill), Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Ser Jorah (Iain Glen)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Samwell Tarly (John Bradley)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Gilly (Hannah Murray)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Gilly (Hannah Murray), baby Sam, and Samwell Tarly (John Bradley)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Daenerys (Emilia Clarke)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Ser Davos (Liam Cunningham)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Arya Stark (Maisie Williams)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Grey Worm (Jacob Anderson) and Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage)
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 photos Lyanna Mormont (Bella Ramsey)
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