Game of Thrones season 7 has had everyone talking and speculating about how the show will end, and what secrets are still waiting to be revealed about our favourite characters. Last week and this weeks episodes were both brilliant, and it's clear that the last few episodes of this season, and then the final season, will be dominated by the powerful female characters that have been developing since the very beginning.
It's so difficult for me to pick a favourite character because I love so many of them. That, and I'm also too afraid to get attached to any characters for fear of them popping their clogs in the next episode!
FYI, there will be spoilers in this blog for the new season, so if you're not fully up to date yet then don't read on.
Brienne of Tarth
I love Brienne. Whether she's kicking Podrick to the ground during a sparring match or avoiding Tormund's longing looks, she's one of the most loyal and noble characters on the whole show. I'm almost certain that I've loved her since we first met her and I just want her to stay by Sansa's side and finally teach Podrick how to fight properly. She's the perfect example of a physically strong woman - she can take care of herself perfectly well which is most definitely needed in the Game of Thrones verse.
Missandei
Hallelujah, Missandei and Greyworm finally got together! (sort of) Honestly, I didn't think Missandei would live as long as she has done, mostly down to the fact that she's a fairly soft character, and most of them have been pretty doomed throughout every season. If you're not a sword wielding badass or a complete psychopath then you're usually in danger of being killed off in Game of Thrones. That being said, I'm really glad Missandei is still by Daenerys' side, and I think she was the perfect figurehead while Dany disappeared for a while back in season 6. She's one of the few female characters left who uses her stereotypically feminine traits as her strengths and I'm so here for that.
Cersei Lannister
I love to hate Cersei. Do I want to see her die a fiery, dragon-fuelled death? Absolutely. But I can't deny that she's a phenomenal character. She's developed from a tortured Queen who was so unhappy with her life, to pretty much the H.B.I.C. and it's all thanks to how sneaky and clever she is. Besides the vomit inducing scenes with Jaime that I find really difficult to watch, I'm hooked every time she's on screen. Who's she going to torture next? How will she do it? Will she unleash any more wildfire on King's Landing? Is she the Mad Queen just like Aerys Targaryen was the Mad King? Who knows... My only hope is that Tyrion gets to see the end of her if/when she finally does die. He's endured so much hatred from her, so I feel like he at least deserves that.
Yara Greyjoy
Yara grew on me so much during season 6. She makes a great ruler, and I'm praying that she's not about to die at the hands of her uncle because she should be leading the ironborn, not him. I was so excited when she travelled to meet Daenerys and formed an alliance with her, and my naivety got the better of me because I was sure that nothing could stop them at all. I harboured some hatred for Theon when he abandoned her during the attack from Euron Greyjoy, but let's be honest, Theon has been through a lot. It's no wonder he's suffering from some form of PTSD. If Yara survives then I'll be eternally happy.
Sansa Stark
Sansa is fast becoming one of my favourite characters. I love how resilient she's become, and she's been on a heck of a horrendous journey to get there. I think she gets a lot of unnecessary hate from fans which annoys me because what has she done wrong? Okay, fair enough, she was a spoiled brat to begin with, but she's endured so much and grown massively as a character. I'd say, besides Theon Greyjoy, she's had one of the most difficult journeys of any character. First Joffrey, then Ramsay Bolton... just the thought of both of them makes me shudder. All I'll say is; #ProtectSansaStark
Arya Stark
Arya is everyone's favourite needle-wielding teenager. I absolutely love how strong and cunning she's become. People underestimate her so much, but it always ends up working in her favour. I'll admit, I wasn't a huge lover of the faceless men plot she was involved in for AGES. For me, it dragged on way too long and frustrated me everytime episodes cut to those scenes. That being said, it's given us the Arya we have today. Part of me does worry for her because she's so consumed with a need for revenge, and I fear it could be her downfall? I hope I'm wrong though, and I hope she cottons on to Littlefinger's heinous plans and uses that Valyrian knife against him.
Daenerys Targaryen
The Mother of Dragons holds a very special place in my heart. Ever since she emerged from the fire unburnt, I knew we were on to a winner with Daenerys. She's the people's Queen, and with the right advisors by her side (i.e. Tyrion and Jon), she'd be the perfect ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. I could list so many awesome things about her. I love that she essentially has two sides; gentle, kind Dany and "I'll cook you with my dragon if you don't bend the knee" Dany. She's definitely made some mistakes because she doesn't always listen to her advisors, but at the end of the day her intentions are pure. She wants to claim the throne back for her family name, but not because she's greedy or hungry for power, because she wants the best for the people. #MotherofDragonsforQueen
Final note; GENDRY IS BACK! GENDRY IS BACK! GENDRY IS BAAAACK!
Okay, I'm done now :)
~ C xxx
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