'Game of Thrones': 'Devastated' Fans Compare 'Beyond the Wall' to 'Titanic'
*Spoilers ahead from "Game of Thrones" Season 7, Episode 6.*
It's fitting that a solar eclipse followed last night's "Game of Thrones," since fans were left feeling dark, cold, and ready to blow off work.
GoT Twitter used a lot of "Titanic" memes to vent (especially about there being room for both Jon Snow and Uncle Benjen on that horse), with someone even setting Viserion's death scene to the Celine Dion power ballad:
This scene with titanic music is just to much #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/XWLumCRUDy
— Robb Stark (@KingRobbStarkk) August 21, 2017
Sniff. Must've. Sniff. Looked at the sun for too long. Sniff.
"Beyond the Wall" was the penultimate episode of the year. There's only one more episode left for at least another year, and fans aren't emotionally ready for the end. They weren't ready for the one before the end, either. GoT fans always dominate Twitter on Sunday nights, and despite Episode 6 being leaked in advance, the episode got a stronger reaction than ever, with viewers struggling to keep up with all of the events -- including three deaths:
- Thoros of Myr
- Benjen "Coldhands" Stark
- Viserion
Jon Snow didn't even have time for a proper reunion with the uncle he'd spent forever searching for. Benjen returned just long enough to sacrifice his semi-alive self to help Jon.
Viserion was the big blow, though, and not just for the Mother of Dragons. Fans were also heartbroken by the death of one of Daenerys Targaryen's children, with the Night King adding insult to injury by reviving Viserion as one of his own -- yep, a White Walker dragon.And that's not even mentioning Littlefinger successfully pushing Sansa and Arya apart to the point where death threats are now on the table. Brienne won't even be around to help in the Season 7 finale, since she's the one going to White Walker Jam Fest at the Dragonpit in Sansa's stead.
The fan reaction started strong, with everyone loving the unexpected Tormund/Hound bromance, but then things went downhill until it was just a frozen flood of tears:
It's episodes like this that I wish I wasn't part of the population that's into GoT so I'm not so emotionally devastated #gameofthronespic.twitter.com/y71gQlH5O6
— Belle Garcia (@adorabelle24) August 21, 2017
I. AM. DEVASTATED. Of all the deaths... a DRAGON????? #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/WaT9TVGUi8
— Olivia Zhou (@oliviaozz) August 21, 2017
Uncle BenJen not getting on that horse is the new Jack not getting on the door with Rose. #GameofThrones
— ADAM SILVERA???? (@AdamSilvera) August 21, 2017
VISERION DESERVED BETTER. He was named after her abusive brother, was locked up for years & died in his first battle ???????????? #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/kvlbm7bNQu
— Arre (@arrestormborn) August 21, 2017
How is it when a person dies, I'm bummed but a Dragon dies and I AM DEVASTATED/DEAD/HEART BROKEN?!!! #GameOfThrones
— Brooke Hoppy (@bahoppy_02) August 21, 2017
Same situation with Uncle Benjin. He could've fit on that horse like jack could've fit on that headboard. #gameofthronespic.twitter.com/HBQ59PMVJt
— Iris (@Memyself_iris) August 21, 2017
You know what? Benjen's horse could have carried two to three people. It's Titanic all over again! #gameofthrones
— Ron Francisco (@ohhieverybody) August 21, 2017
I'm DEVASTATED ???????? #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/NLX8R4VIaX
— MotherOfDragons (@xoxsteph) August 21, 2017
Finally get to see all the dragons fighting together and this is the result.. I'm pissed #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/hqrpgxr2XP
— Diego Snow (@Polipolar_) August 21, 2017
Me pretending not to be devastated by the death of a CGI fictional creature so my family doesn't have me committed. #gameofthronespic.twitter.com/qpyHMGavm4
— Grace (@gracek1420) August 21, 2017
Me during the episode, 30 minutes after the episode, tomorrow, next week, next year, all of eternity #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/2jMyEGGaQz
— Gamiel Hall II (@GamewHall) August 21, 2017
My heart is Broken ????#GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/llxa7rptls
— Daenerys Targaryen (@Queen_Daenerys_) August 21, 2017
May his soul rest in peace. We will miss you Viserion. ???? #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/KmAHRCflNr
— Alessandro B. (@borsellino_a) August 21, 2017
I was there when u were born, got locked up & gave ur life for the cause. U will be missed
RIP Viserion 6/19/2011 - 8/20/2017#GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/vvrlsYbFie— Christopher Toro (@gojeroh) August 21, 2017
Shoutouts to Uncle Benjin. He died a real one. #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/E2cZiMJzmU
— Alex (@Childish_Noir) August 21, 2017
UNCLE BENJEN WHY....I'M MAD EMOTIONAL RIGHT NOW B #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/mxH1aIZTXv
— New Life (@LordBalvin) August 21, 2017
Damn. RIP Thoros of Myr. #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/cVxfbPPpk1
— Khal Draghoe (@brownandbella) August 21, 2017
The fact that baelish is alive and a DRAGON is DEAD #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/2n66KNpWig
— Natalie C (@nataliec176) August 21, 2017
Benjen Stark is literally the most useful character in #GameOfThrones history. Every time he shows up he saves someone. pic.twitter.com/QOjtPxzliG
— Lissete Lanuza Sáenz (@lizziethat) August 21, 2017
When the dragon sank into the water ???????????? #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/bCxNnkPuVA
— Sierra (@RoseSie_) August 21, 2017
I can't believe this show brought Benjen back for three second just to do him like that #GameofThrones
— Nerd Girl Says (@Rachael_Conrad) August 21, 2017
When Jon finally found Uncle Benjen which is what he has been trying to do since Season 1 episode 1... only to watch him die#GameofThronespic.twitter.com/xy0rSIInCA
— ThronesYall (@ThronesYall) August 21, 2017
I'm going to feel this for a week.
Viserion ????#GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/f0pvZBgJXo— Rodrigo G.G. (@rodGG13) August 21, 2017
How I felt when Viserion fell... @GameOfThrones#GoT#GoTS7#GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/RJz7IQQibO
— Lea (@CrayCrayRules) August 21, 2017
Evwrybody crying for Vyserion and I'm here grieving for Benjen #gameofthronespic.twitter.com/ztOH19PLBb
— Adri Vargas (@Adri_1106) August 21, 2017
Viserion. You lived your life like a candle in the wind... #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/Ls63CYmUIw
— Night's King (@WightsKing) August 21, 2017
Viserion bb, we still love you no matter which side you are in. You still our little bb. #GameOfThrones#ThronesYallpic.twitter.com/SdcLVbaIJ5
— HANYU, Yuzuru ⛸???? (@nipponcitrus) August 21, 2017
Uncle Benjen and Jon had time and could have fit on that horse. #GameOfThones#thronesyall#titanicpic.twitter.com/VlpWXRcFwF
— Nia (@nia_sosa) August 21, 2017
Even after what i saw i still dont think that Uncle Benjen is dead
evrytime I think he is dead
he shows up aftr10 eps#GameOfThrones#GoTS7— Freaky ~ DRaval (@_DRaval) August 21, 2017
Drogon wailing for Viserion and Rhaegal trying to catch him got me more emotional than any Stark reunion. #GameOfThrones#ThronesYall
— JuanMa Rodriguez (@Juanmasaurus56) August 21, 2017
#GameOfThrones#ThronesYall
Benjen saved Bran, & now he gave up his life to save Jon?! Benjen Stark is the real MVP of the Stark family, yo. pic.twitter.com/eqQIXrPumD— Marie I. Pelissier (@Is_Pelissier) August 21, 2017
Viserion being killed with the titanic music in the background ???????? #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/baIf7bhgsB
— GoT Things (@GoTthings_) August 21, 2017
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