In 2017, the 7th season of the fantasy television series Game of Thrones was released. After its completion, it was announced that the final project will have to wait as much as 2 years. And while the whole world is indignant about this, let's take an interest in the content of the 7th season of āGame of Thronesā (description of the plot), and also dwell in more detail on episode 5, which the audience especially liked. So let's get started.
Summary of previous episodes
Before considering the description of the series and the review of the 7th season of the Game of Thrones, it would be nice to remember how it all began.
The action takes place in a fictional world, in the Middle Ages, on the territory of the vast continent of Westeros, on which there are 7 kingdoms. In recent years, King Robert Baratheon has ruled here.
His wife Cersei Lannister hates her husband and edifies him with horns with her sibling Jaime. Therefore, the father of all the children of Robert is actually his brother-in-law.
The kingās close friend, the guardian of the Northern Kingdom, Eddard Stark, learns about this. He is going to reveal the truth to Baratheon, but Cersei arranges for the husband to accidentally die on the hunt.
After the death of King Stark, they declare him a traitor and execute him, and the Queenās eldest son sits on the throne.
Having learned the truth about the betrayal of Cersei, each of the younger brothers of the late king declares himself the rightful heirs to the throne and gathers troops. And Eddard's heir - Robb - in response to the unjust execution of his father, riots and declares the North an independent kingdom, and himself his King.
However, there is one more contender for the throne, or rather, the pretender is Princess Daenerys (Denis). She is the daughter of the last king of the Targaryen family, whose dynasty was once overthrown by Robert. All these years, the girl spent outside Westeros, hiding from the killers sent by Baratheon and seeking support in her claims to the throne.
Using magic of her kind, Daenerys managed to revive dragons. When they grew up, the princess gathered an army and went home to regain her fatherās throne.
By that time, most of the other pretenders (Robb, the Baratheon brothers, and the children of Cersei) to the throne were dead. Of the real rivals, Denis only had the traitor Queen. Which after the death of children itself took the throne.
In the North, a new King is also announced - this is the bastard of Eddard Stark John. Unlike other rulers of Westeros, he came to power to help save the people of the 7 kingdoms from terrible danger.
The fact is that an ancient evil has awakened, which many considered fictitious - the immortal and ruthless creatures of the White Walkers. They are practically invulnerable and turn into zombies obedient to them all killed living creatures. The King of the Night rules them and the only thing that stops him and the zombie army is the huge ice Wall. However, this is not for long ...
What pleased the debut part?
Before you familiarize yourself with the contents of series 5 in the 7th season of Game of Thrones, you should focus on what happened in the early episodes.
In the first episode, John tries to prepare the Lords for war with the King of the Night and the zombie army. However, most of them, and even his sister Sansa, only argue about what to do with the castles of defeated enemies. John succeeds only in using his royal authority.
In the south, the countries of Cersei and Jaime are pondering how to deal with enemies. They enter into an alliance with the ruler of the Iron Islands - Euron Greyjoy. He agrees to help them with his fleet, in exchange asks to marry Cersei after the victory. The Queen's brother is against this marriage, but Cersei manages to convince her lover of the need for this union. Especially after the victory, much can be replayed.
In the season finale, Denis and his army land on the western island of Dragon Stone. Here is the family castle of her kind. Once upon a time, Daenerys was born. Now this place is becoming her residence.
Surprise Part 2
Before you pay attention to the plot of series 5 in the 7th season of the Game of Thrones, it is worth learning about what happened earlier.
Dragon Queen's allies (Dornians, Lady Tyrell, and the rebellious nephews of Greyjoy) discuss how to conquer the throne of Westeros. As a result, the combined fleet of Greyjoy and Dornish nephews floats to the capital, but is ambushed along the way. All rebels are in the hands of Euron and Cersei.
From his named brother Sam, whom John had previously sent to the Citadel to look for a way to defeat Walkers (the largest and most ancient library of Westeros, where scientists and physicians study), the King receives news. He reports that on Dragon Stone there are giant mineral deposits called "dragon glass". In addition to the excessively rare Valyrian steel (no more than 100 units of weapons left in 7 kingdoms), this amazing material is the only one capable of destroying White Walkers and zombies.
Just in time, the Dragon Queen sends the King of the North an invitation to join her. John goes to Dragon Stone and wants to ask her for help. The ruler of Winterfell, during his absence, he leaves Sansa.
Surprises of the 3rd part
As you prepare to review the plot of episode 5 in Season 7 of Game of Thrones, it will be interesting to know what happened in the earlier episode 3.
The King of the North approaches the Queen of Dragons and asks her for help. However, she does not believe his words. Seeing this, John refuses to join obey Denis and is left on the island as a "guest".
Upon learning of the death of his fleet, Daenerys sent an army of the Impeccable to capture the Lannister clan castle - Cliff of Casterly. Arriving there, the army discovers that most of the soldiers left in an unknown direction, taking with them all the food supplies.
It also turns out that Jaime knew about Daenerys' plans and decided to outwit her. Together with the army, he captured the Tyrell family castle. Before her death, Lady Tyrell confesses to Jaime that she ordered the murder of them with Cersei's son, who once sat on the throne of Westeros.
Meanwhile, Cersei asks for a loan from the Iron Bank. For this money, she plans to hire foreign mercenaries for the war with the Dragon Queen.
What surprised the 4th series?
Before considering what happened in series 5 of the 7th season of Game of Thrones (2017), it would be advisable to find out about the events of the previous episode.
Although John is held captive at Denis's residence, he manages to obtain her permission to obtain dragon glass.
Meanwhile, Winterfell's youngest daughter, Arya, is returning. Sansa at first rejoices at this, but later begins to worry if her sister wants to challenge her right to power.
The Tyrell gold has been successfully delivered to Cersei, and with his help she agrees on a new loan.
At the same time, the main Lannister troops and convoys with food are still only on their way to the capital. Suddenly, they are attacked by a horde of Dothraki Daenerys. And the Queen herself participates in the battle along with the dragons. She burns alive enemy knights directly with armor.
Lannisterās attempts to kill her end in failure. The enemy army is defeated, and Jace miraculously manages to escape and escape from the battlefield.
The content of the 5th series of the 7th season of the Game of Thrones
After it became known what is described in earlier episodes of the project, it is worth moving on to the consideration of the main issue. What is the plot in the 5th episode 7 of the Game of Thrones season?
After the victory, Daenerys invites all survivors to join her. Almost everyone except Lords Tarley agrees. In response, the Dragon Queen orders her āchildrenā to burn them.
At Winterfell, Sansa's chief adviser, Lord Baelish , is trying hard to quarrel the sisters. He sees that, unlike Sansa, Arya is not subject to him and can become a hindrance in his cunning plans.
Meanwhile, the chief adviser to Daenerys Tirion Lannister secretly meets with his brother and asks to arrange negotiations between her sister and Denis. Since the latter wants the war for the throne to be temporarily stopped, while she will fight the White Walkers.
And to convince Cersei of the reality of the existing danger, John decides to capture one of the zombies. Denis agrees to let him go, although he is not happy about this venture, as he feels sympathy for him.
Having gathered a small detachment, the King of the North sets off for the Wall.
Spectator reviews of the 5th episode of the 7th season of the Game of Thrones series
Among the fans of this project, this episode was met with the greatest interest. Why?
For different reasons. Based on numerous audience reviews, the main ones can be distinguished:
- In this part, Denis and John are getting closer to each other. And the return of Sir Jorach, who is in love with the Queen, helps to form a love triangle and makes this storyline much more interesting.
- Jaime after "meeting" with dragons and a horde of Dothraki begins to understand the seriousness of the situation. He is trying to reach the mind of a power-obsessed sister. It turns out that she is again pregnant from him. And this means she has a new motive - to maintain power for their descendants.
- For many fans, it was a pleasant surprise to return to the plot of the bastard Robert Baratheon - Jendry. He sailed to unknown distances at the end of season 3 and has since disappeared. In the 5th episode of the 7th season of Game of Thrones (2017), it becomes clear where he was hiding. It turns out that the hero returned to the capital and worked as a blacksmith in a poor quarter.
In addition to all of the above, the audience also liked in this episode that a lot of time was devoted to dragons. It was shown not only how they spewed out flames and burned people, but also how one of them caressed John.
Joys and sorrows of the 6th part
After reviewing the reviews and plot of the 5th series of the 7th season of the Game of Thrones (according to many, it was she who became the turning point), it is worthwhile to find out how events developed further.
Practically the entire action of the episode is centered around the campaign of the King of the North squad behind the Wall. In addition to the āsailingā Jendry and the brave wild Tormund, the priest of the Lord of the Light Toros and the head of the Brotherhood without banners, Berik, joined the mission. Also with them went Ser Jorah and Sandor Cligan.
Behind the Wall, the heroes manage to find a small detachment of zombies and capture one of them. At the same time, they attract the attention of the entire army of White Walkers.
They send Jendry for help, and they themselves hide on a small island in the middle of a frozen lake. Since neither Walkers nor zombies can swim, monsters wait until the ice freezes again and it will be possible to attack.
Jendry manages to send a request for help to Daenerys. Upon learning that the beloved is in danger, she goes with the dragons to help him.
Once behind the Wall, the Queen sees hordes of zombies and with the help of a dragon flame destroys part of them, saving the squad.
However, one of her "children" is killed by the King of the Night and turns a dead dragon into a tame zombie.
What pleased the final part?
In the last series, the meeting of three royal persons - Cersei, John and Daenerys - is crucial for 7 kingdoms. The servants of the latter show everyone a living zombie and his abilities.
Cersei is terrified. She agrees not only to a temporary truce, but also promises to send her troops to help fight the Walkers. It later turns out that the Queen lied. In fact, she is going to bring mercenaries to Westeros and, taking advantage of the weaknesses of Daenery and John, attack them.
Jaime is shocked by the stupidity of his beloved woman and, having said goodbye to her, leaves for the war with zombies alone.
In Winterfell, Bailish manages to finally quarrel the Stark sisters. However, in the final, Arya and Sansa still find a common language and execute the vile lord. Sam also arrives there and meets Bran.
Together they reveal the secret of the origin of the King of the North. It turns out he was not the bastard of Eddard Stark, but his nephew, born of a secret marriage of his sister Ned Lianna and the deceased brother Daenerys. Thus, John is Denis's nephew. However, lovers who do not know anything about this spend the night together.
Meanwhile, hordes of zombies approach the Wall, and the King of the Night riding a dragon crushes it, opening the way for the dead into the world of the living ...