Game of Thrones Episode 508 - "Hardhome" GIF Recap

Welcome back to another WiCnet Game of Thrones GIF recap—this week, we’re covering Episode 508, “Hardhome.” This episode posed quite the challenge for your old pal Razor, as I had to resist making a GIF of every single second of the actual events at Hardhome. But, had I done that, I would have missed out on some excellent moments, like Septa Unella smacking Cersei in the dome with a wooden ladle…or for that matter, Cersei lapping water off of the dungeon floor.

Episode 508 also provided us with some classic Ser Jorah moments, like when he stared longingly at Dany for what seemed like an eternity without breaking eye contact or blinking. Then he gave his forearm the obligatory greyscale check before traipsing off to sell himself back to the slaver for just one more chance to impress his Kelly-C. Plus there’s Tyrion and Dany becoming drinking buddies…which turned out to be as amazing as I had hoped. Let’s get started, shall we?

Tyrion and Jorah’s brotrip finally came to an end, and of course it did not go well for Ser Friendzone.

Tyrion used the gift of gab to earn a spot on Team Dany, which meant he had to dime out his new BFF Jorah.

Haven’t we seen this before? I feel like we’ve seen this before.

Yep, seen it.

As Ser Friendzone languished in the heat of Slaver’s Bay, heartbroken and alone, Dany and Tyrion celebrated their newfound friendship by drinking wine and reminiscing about their crappy dads.

As promised, in King’s Landing, Cersei’s master plan to become the most powerful ruler in Westeros is going swimmingly!

Not only did Cersei get the Catholic School Nun treatment, but then she had to go and lick water off the floor like some dog…and boy was it ever satisfying.

In Winterfell, Sansa was mad at Theon…I mean Reek…no wait…Theon, yes definitely Theon…I think.

And Ramsay, of course, has a crazy plan that will end in terror and bloodshed. SHOCKER!

In Braavos, Arya took on the persona of ~~Cat of the Canals~~ Lana and opened her first mobile Red Lobster franchise.

At least she saw a cat, and it was near a canal, so Cat of the Canals is out there somewhere.

Then a girl received her first mission: Kill this guy.

I’m intentionally skipping over the Sam and Olly conversation, simply because I despise Olly. But look, I made up for it by showing you Jon Snow’s beautiful flowing hair, gently flapping in the breeze. Oh Jon, your smoldering gazes are enough to give me a case of the vapors. #ManCrush

Tormund and his old friend, Rattleshirt (AKA: Lord of Bones) had a nice reunion.

The lesson to be learned here is, never make homoerotic jokes about a guy who’s name includes the title “Giantsbane.”

No really, gingers have quite the reputation when it comes to anger.

After partaking in the ancient wildling tradition of spilling someone’s blood in the most violent way possible over a playground insult, Tormund called for a meeting wildling leaders, so Jon and his sexy hair could convince them to come back to Castle Black.

After the meeting, Edd went looking for the bag of dragonglass daggers Jon brought with him, and decided it was a best practice not to take a giant’s new toy from him. Also…IT’S WUN WUN YOU GUYS!

Outside, Ygritte 2.0 loaded her children into a rowboat, and promised she would join them shortly. This was a clear indicator that she would not live past this episode.

And then, it began. First, the dogs sensed his coming.

Then Jon’s hair sensed his coming.

The wildlings sensed his coming.

Finally, Tormund and Ygritte 2.0 sensed his coming…the Night’s King had brought his army of The Walking Dead extras to Hardhome.

Shit. Just. Got. Real.

Thankfully, Thenn-guy recognized the impending doom sweeping over the icy plains in from of Hardhome, and did his best Gandalf impersonation. YOU SHALL NOT PASS…THIS ONE GATE!

Right here is where Ygritte 2.0 is mentally berating herself for not getting into the boat with her daughters. “Dammit, I knew I shouldn’t have told them I would be right behind them.”