Let me just say – “The Queen’s Justice” was probably one of the best Game of Thrones episodes I’ve ever seen. While people may disagree with me – I can’t imagine a better episode where they have more plot twists, story lines coming together and “moments we’ve all been waiting for” come to light in one, cohesive and well-produced way.
While everyone was waiting for the Dany and Jon Snow meeting above all – the writers and directors of Game of Thrones gave us something that literally no one saw coming at all.
After the second episode of Season 7 – Stormborn – we know that Arya Stark learned her brother, Jon Snow, was alive and the new King of the North. Instead of continuing her kill list and going after Cersei Lannister – she turned around and decides to finally head home to Winterfell (only took you seven seasons, Arya).
So, when Sansa Stark – the new HBIC of the North – was told someone was at the Winterfell gate for her, we were fully, fully expecting it to be Arya Stark.
But – nothing is ever as it truly seems on Game of Thrones, is it?
Who comes rolling into Winterfell?
Bran f*cking Stark.
Of course, this is something that brought everyone to tears (if you didn’t get emotional, I’m questioning your soul) and really, brings a lot of new possibilities to this season. Bran’s the Three-Eyed Raven now and he knows Jon Snow isn’t a Snow, nor a Stark – but a Targaryen. Bran is literally the only person on the show right now who knows this information, therefore, he’s a powerful player in the rest of the season – especially now that he’s reunited with his sister.
While we’re unsure/curious as to how this will all play out, one thing is for sure – we’re always rooting for House Stark. This family has been through more blood baths and loss – for no good reason – and in the end, we always want to see the underdogs come out on top. Forget the Lannisters and honestly – forget Dany and her dragons – because this family is the true essence of perseverance.
Of course, Twitter was in absolute shock/disarray/tears over the Stark reunion.
https://twitter.com/marcefernandezf/status/891838630523793410
BRAN AND SANSA REUNITED AND ARYA IS ON HER WAY, TOO. #GameofThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/RtTXIi2vqs
— Deniz S. (@MrFilmkritik) July 31, 2017
Sansa: I wish Jon were here.
Bran: Yes, I have to talk to him.
US: #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/mZxAWa4ACU— Lizzie 🤷🏻♀️ (@lizziethat) July 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/nuffsaidNY/status/891837719311265793
Me seeing Bran and Sansa reunite! #GamesOfThrones pic.twitter.com/yJ8q45T7Wn
— Plaine Blaine (@PlaineBlaine) July 31, 2017
Sansa and Bran finally back together! #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/59EZUt3VpC
— 🦋 (@iconiicrose) July 31, 2017
OH MY GOD IT'S BRAN AND SANSA AND HE'S HOME AND THEY'RE TOGETHER IM SOBBING. #GoTs7
— s. 🫠 (@madqueensansa) July 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/EricYogarajan/status/891836488484216832
https://twitter.com/sansastcrk/status/891843223806783488
https://twitter.com/Thatgirlbinzii/status/891837882960400384
Me when Sansa & Bran hugged each other #GameOfThrones #GOTS7 pic.twitter.com/rnyRgE57vs
— RAISA CRESPO (@raisa_crespo) July 31, 2017
Yaaaaaaaaas Sansa and Bran reunited #TheQueensJustice #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/nRcVPLYYvN
— Octavia Daenerys (@OctaviaDaenerys) July 31, 2017