We're now less than nine days out from the return of Game Of Thrones - so it's no surprise that a few details from the series has begun to creep out online.
Although it isn't much, the title and plot details for the opening three episodes have made their way online via HBO and gives us some indication of just exactly where the new season is going and what we can expect from it all. Any and all plot details, as we know, have been kept under lock-and-key so don't go expecting a full breakdown of what's in store.
If you want to go into July 17th cold and without spoilers, look away now.
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The first episode is called Dragonstone, and the official synopsis for the episode reads as follows: "Jon (Kit Harington) organises the defense of the North. Cersei (Lena Headey) tries to even the odds. Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) comes home."
It's not much to go on, but our guess is we're going to see Daenarys' army touch down at Dragonstone, Cersei is going to try and make some deal with the Iron Bank of Bravos and 'ol Bastid Jern Snoo will be moping around Castle Black for an episode.
The second episode is called Stormborn, and the synopsis goes a little something like this: "Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) receives an unexpected visitor. Jon (Kit Harington) faces a revolt. Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) plans the conquest of Westeros."
So, thoughts? The unexpected visitor could be anyone, but our guess is that it's Davos Seaworth and/or Melisandre come to treat with them so they're not murdered in the fighting to come. Jern Snoo facing a revolt is no surprise, considering the Wall and that whole section is on (heh) thin ice. Meanwhile, Tyrion planning the conquest means it's probably going to involve Tyrion having to wrestle with his own personal vendettas versus his duty to Daenarys and being a fair and just advisor.
Third episode is called The Queen's Justice, and has by far the most cryptic plot synopsis of the three: "Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) holds court. Cersei (Lena Headey) returns a gift. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) learns from his mistakes."
Not a clue. Cersei returning a gift could mean anything, whilst Deanarys holding court is even more vague. It's good to see Jaime Lannister get some screen-time - or at least enough to warrant him being mentioned in the official synopsis, anyway - but there's not enough there to make any kind of determination on what he's doing.
All in all, it's gearing up for something special.
Speaking of something special, we're kicking off our very Game Of Thrones recap show on Facebook Live every Monday night right after each episode. Night Talkers will give you a breakdown and analysis of the episode, what you might have missed in the show and plenty of discussion on everything in the world of Westeros. It all kicks off later this week, so be sure to keep an eye out for the inaugural episode!
