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Game of Thrones season 8: Brienne becomes a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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Your support makes all the difference.The latest episode of Game of Thrones may have lacked in terms of action, but it certainly had its fair share of emotional moments.
Fans have been particularly moved by a scene where several key characters gather in front of a roaring fire on the eve of battle, getting increasingly drunk (is this wise?) as they share stories and even a song (thanks Podrick).
Over seven and a bit seasons, Brienne has proven herself to be a true warrior, and one of the most stoic and noble characters on the show.
Finally, she has been given the payoff she deserves, after being knighted by Jaime Lannister just in time for the battle against the Night King.
“Any knight can make another knight,” Jaime said, before having Brienne step forward and earn the title of Ser Brienne of Tarth.
It was a moving scene for a number of reasons, not least for the glimpse of tears in Brienne's eyes as she witnesses a room full of men stand and applaud her. Tormund was, of course, the most enthusiastic.
Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 is available on Sky Atlantic and NowTV in the UK.
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