Game of Thrones Episode 510—”Mother’s Mercy”—GIF Recap

Welcome, my Lords and Ladies, to the final Game of Thrones GIF Recap of the season. Today we will be covering the Season 5 finale, “Mother’s Mercy,” and thanks to the amazing folks over at COUB, we’ve got a fresh new batch of GIFs, ranging from the sobering to the hilarious. “Mother’s Mercy” was a blood bath in which we lost some major characters. Although Jon Snow and Stannis are totally still alive because I am currently looping through the five stages of grief and am unlikely to stop anytime soon.

1. Denial: Nope Jon isn’t dead.
2. Anger: NOPE JON SNOW IS NOT DEAD BECAUSE GRRM WOULD NEVER ALLOW IT.
3. Bargaining: Dear, 8-pound, 6-ounce, newborn infant Jesus, don’t even know a word yet, just a little infant and so cuddly, but still omnipotent, please don’t let Jon Snow be dead, I’ll be good, I promise.
4. Depression: How will I ever find happiness again, Jon Snow, without your luxurious locks of hair lazily floating in the wind as if on a pillow made of clouds carried by chubby little cherubs?
5. Acceptance: NOPE.

As you can see, I’m still having trouble with the fifth step. Anyway, Jon Snow’s untimely demise was not the only big event that occurred in the season finale. Cersei had a spa day, got her hair did, and then took a leisurely walk through the beautiful streets of King’s Landing. Myrcella got a nosebleed. Stannis had a heart to heart with Brienne. Theon and Sansa bonded over some extreme base jumping. Arya learned what we all already knew, that no one really understands how Sexy Jesus’ Faceless Man shtick actually works. And finally, Dany joined a historical reenactment club, playing General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

In the North, Stannis had some great lines.

And had a bad day.

Then, Stannis decided to hold an impromptu forced march across the frozen tundra to Winterfell, with half his men…because he’s the greatest military mind in Westeros. Right?

Using Littlefinger’s teleporter, Stannis and his middling army arrived at Winterfell in plenty of time to dig trenches, send out scouts and foraging parties, and build siege engines.

Oops.

Then, after killing everyone himself, Stannis went for a walk in the woods…to reflect.

When suddenly a wild Brienne appeared!

After the battle, everyone made up and decided to take a group nap.

Sansa finally decided to light that candle.

Brienne, you had one job…ONE JOB.

#ForeverAlone

Pod learned what was really threatening the North, and it wasn’t the Boltons.

Back to Sansa and her escape plan. I guess walking out in the open around the battlements is a thing?

Theon, still mad about Myranda’s complcity in the removing of his Kraken, finally decided to pay her back. Goddammit Leo, you’re literally in everything!

After Myranda showed them how, Theon and Sansa did their best Thelma and Louise, and jumped to that super soft and deep snow bank. If you look real hard you can see it waaaaaaaaaay down at the bottom.

In Braavos, Arya showed her talent for taking a hit. This is an inherent Stark trait, right?

“You know who I am, I’m Ahhhheeeya Stahhk.”

Then Sexy Jesus showed us all that we know nothing…about the Faceless Men. I’m so confused right now.

Perhaps it can be best explained using the Force. Nope, still confused.

Meanwhile, in Dorne, we were all reminded of why we hate Dorne. Thanks, Dorne.

“In Dorne, we do not hurt little girls,” Oberyn said. Then his paramour hurt a little girl. This is why we don’t allow adults to French kiss children.

This is all I want to see of Dorne, from henceforth, even forevermore.

Introducing JDT, a boy band we can all enjoy.

Tyrion’s Valyrian is on point, and the power of Jorah’s facepalm threatens our very existence.

Meereen in Season 6 is going to be so fun!

Wait, where the f*@k did Varys come from?

Dany learned a valuable lesson. Dragons are basically large leathery winged cats.

Dany left a clue for Jorahmir and Legolaario to help them rescue her from the Orcs Dothraki.

 See? I told you…The Battle for Little Bighorn.

Cersei went for a walk.

Then she met the newest addition to the Kingsguard, Ser Not Gregor Clegane-Strong. If I were the High Sparrow or Septa Unella, I’d be sh@tting my pants right about now.

 At the Wall, Davos’ facial expression made me cry like a weepy two year old.

Then, just as it seemed all was lost, everyone’s favorite and lovable squire, Olly, brought news to Lord Commander Jon Snow that his Uncle Benjen was back!

But, as it turns out, the dicks of the Night’s Watch were just pulling an elaborate prank on Jon, and then proceeded to murder him horribly. GOTCHA!

For the Watch.

For the iWatch.

Seriously, f@#k Olly.

 Jon’s just taking a little nap, right? Guys, right?

That’s it for Season 5. We will be back with more fun and exciting GIF recaps, in 2016…oh crap, that’s so far away.

• Published on 06/17/2015 at 3:18 PM CDT
• Last updated on 06/17/2015 at 3:18 PM CDT