Our watch may have ended, but these iconic scenes demand a rewatch
Warning: this post is dark and full of spoilers for season one through eight of Game of Thrones.
It's the end of an era - the mega hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones has come to an end on Monday. The finale was, let's just say, unexpected and rather controversial. We personally thought the ending could have been better in many ways; but whether you love it, hate it, or feel just meh about it, the series finale does not negate the huge impact that Game of Thrones has made in the world of entertainment. The final episode set a HBO viewership record, attracting an audience of 19.3 million. We're preparing ourselves for more record-smashing during award season, when the show would likely add to its current trove of 47 Emmy wins, the most for any TV series.
Why has Game of Thrones captivated millions of fans around the world, worming its way into our hearts forever? The following top moments across all eight seasons of the show offer just 10 reasons. We have picked them for their iconic, tone-setting, most riveting significance, hoping that they can serve as a balm to your post-Game of Thrones woes.
6. The Night King raises the dead (Season 5, Episode 8)
The debate about the best Game of Thrones battle still goes on, but the massacre at Hardhome is a league of its own. Jon Snow and the mere few survivors are already wearily sailing off with the relief of retreat, and still the Night King keeps his gaze locked on Jon, suspense hanging thick in the air. With a raise of his arms, the Night King raises the dead and launches a thousand memes. The newly undead army does not make a move, and the eerie stare-down, silent save for the crushing sounds of the wind and waves, really makes us confront the full threat that the White Walkers pose to every living soul in the war.
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