The Best Reactions To The Game Of Thrones Season 8 Premiere
15 April 2019
If you noticed a slight chill in your city today there’s a reason for it. That’s right ladies and gents, the final season of Game Of Thrones has finally aired and like Jon Snow promised, winter has come. Not one to let a premiere with this much hype getaway, Twitter has come through with the goods in terms of GOT reactions.
The fact that Chicago got like 5 inches of snow on the day of the #GameofThrones premiere seems almost prophetic. Because obviously the writers of the show and George RR Martin control the weather. ❄️🔥
— Katelynn Giordano (@Mrs_Giordano) April 15, 2019
I’m not claiming to be a hero, but just so you know for the sake #journalism, I have completely spoiled the premiere for myself to bring you these reactions so don’t @ me in the comments. Read at your own risk and if you’re wondering how I felt about researching this article, it looked a little something like this:
Me waiting for one of my favourite characters to probably die tonight #GOT8 pic.twitter.com/3z4XN4Tbcm
— laura richardson (@laura4502) April 14, 2019
Now spoiler warnings are out of the way, let’s begin.
For starters, showrunners decided to update the title sequence. But don’t worry, it’ll still give you chills.
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN #GameOfThrones #FortheThrone pic.twitter.com/lH6wZscQL1
— tee (@drinkingtee) April 15, 2019
Cersei has developed quite the obsession for elephants since we last saw her. If you cast your mind back three-eyed raven style to season 7 you’ll remember Cersei eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Golden Company to bolster the Lannister army.
The Golden Company promised Cersei 20,000 men, horses and elephants but in the ultimate plot twist of this whole franchise (not strictly true), they’re a no show. Uncharacteristically, Cersei is genuinely distraught the elephants don’t show up lamenting, “I wanted those elephants”. We haven’t seen Cersei this disappointed since all of her children died.
hbo said we ain’t got elephant money. #GameofThrones
— chuck[ie] (@iGiveNoChuck) April 15, 2019
Cersei’s obsession with the elephants is hilarious. And surprisingly relatable. #GoT
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) April 15, 2019
Cersei thought the Golden Company was bringing elephants? On boats?! #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/cYPjsatsoH
— Dee. (@D_TwoSeven) April 15, 2019
I could never get behind Cersei doing the deed with her brother Jamie but I do feel for a sister when her elephants don’t come through.
The premiere also immortalised a situation all pet-owners can relate to (minus the incest obvs):
Everyone who has made out in front of their pet can relate to this #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/Ev2us5r56F
— Liventino (@bianconerokop) April 15, 2019
"Hey Jon. You know she's your aunt, right?" #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/MFmIvdoHrY
— James Hibberd (@JamesHibberd) April 15, 2019
While Jon is obviously getting a little tingly about his aunt/girlfriend, Sansa has joined the GOT subculture that hates Daenerys. Side note, who are those people? Dany is a boss ass bitch, get on board or GTFO.
Dany: *breathes*
Sansa:#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/Nkb9dfx5Uz
— keya ☺️ (@high_keya) April 15, 2019
Sansa looking at Daenerys every 5 minutes like #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/1VMolpnzj5
— WTF Kerv (@KRVNZ) April 15, 2019
But also:
dany: lol jon u know i'm gonna have your sister burned alive if she doesn't bend the knee in like [checks watch] the next 5 min right
also dany: jon why doesn't your sister like meeee
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 15, 2019
Sansa’s sister Ayra is flexing a similar attitude when her frenemy The Hound shows up at Winterfell.
Arya when she see The Hound ride into Winterfell #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/sTdH8NYndV
— Laige Pindsey 🥂 (@iironicaa) April 15, 2019
Later on, Jon FINALLY finds out he is a Targaryen and has a little bit of post-kissing cousins thinking to do.
Sam telling Jon the truth:#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/K3jTAC4x3U
— asli ・゜♡ ゜🛸・。🚀 (@shakeshouka) April 15, 2019
Jon doing the incest math… #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/5CkFiBgZ0V
— Krystle Noel Brunner (@KrystleNoel) April 15, 2019
But you know, at least he got to ride a dragon.
Alexa play A Whole New World #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/iqikB07FsR
— Chloe Hill (@chloekatehill) April 15, 2019
Until Emilia Clarke ruined the magic for us, thanks Emilia.
Besides, there is only one GOT pairing we stan and it’s this one:
All of the Stark children are in the mode for shade in this ep and tbh, I’m here for it. Bran is finally reunited with Jamie Lannister. You know the guy that pushed him out the window starting this whole situation we’ve been in for the last 7 years? Yeah, not cute.
#GameofThrones same energy pic.twitter.com/tqUrBbkw45
— s (@alltheteaaa) April 15, 2019
Bran got 3 eyes and they’re all on Jamie Lannister #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/kZwZL5g5zL
— Kayin (@KayinPepper) April 15, 2019
My prediction for who will win the game of thrones? Glad you asked, my money is on this guy:
That’s right, I stan Prince George. Now BRB while I wait for ep two.
Me waiting for next weeks episode like #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/iFjIwefuj1
— joel (@_elchimino) April 15, 2019
Update!
The love of my life Joe Jonas was also very hyped up for the season premiere. His reaction? It’s priceless.
Words by Emma Roffey (who is still salty about spoilers FYI)
