Game of Throne is ramping up its (sorry) game.
Following Oscar Sunday’s bit of new footage with a batch of new character posters this quickly must mean a full trailer is coming soon, mustn’t it? (Please?) Regardless, we’ll cheer and go bonkers over anything Game-related HBO sends our way, including shots of Iron Throne contenders real and imagined.
In addition to the usual suspects …
#DaenerysTargaryen
“My reign has just begun.” pic.twitter.com/j54Tfqs12M— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#TyrionLannister
“Never forget who you are. The rest of the world will not.” pic.twitter.com/iERiiAn6ma— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#JaimeLannister
“There are no men like me. Only me.” pic.twitter.com/nIoeV70l0m— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
(What’s your point Jaime? Look, either you or your brother have a much more important mission (Valonqar prophecy, anyone?). Get on that, will you?)
#CerseiLannister
“Long may she reign.” pic.twitter.com/onfCymj8Ja— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
… there are delightful additions who clearly have no claim to the throne. Still, everyone has dreams, so WHY NOT?
#Varys
“I don’t believe in saviors.” pic.twitter.com/BuWUa83SPd— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Who among us wouldn’t be thrilled to see Queen Missandei rule, with Grey Worm by her side? (Yes, we’d watch that series right now.)
#GreyWorm
“Unsullied fear nothing.” pic.twitter.com/PI4sgbDwCy— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#Missandei
“She’s the queen we chose.” pic.twitter.com/aEHz1IL3t4— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Ah, the valiant Ser Jorah and Ser Davos. I regret to inform you both that despite our everlasting love for you, your fate as supporting characters is sealed.
#JorahMormont
“No one can survive in this world without help.” pic.twitter.com/K6dlUrS9RO— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#DavosSeaworth
“We have to fight, and we need to do it together.” pic.twitter.com/uiamSMZBES— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
The Starks (former and current) may all survive (if we and they are lucky), but I can’t say I see any one of them ending up on the Iron Throne.
Win or die #ForTheThrone.
Retweet this Tweet to see who remains in the realm. pic.twitter.com/6b5GYM5GWQ— Game of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) February 28, 2019
#AryaStark
“The North remembers.” pic.twitter.com/XxIB96wdyg— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#SansaStark
“The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.” pic.twitter.com/4SzXANHWfU— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#BranStark
“I’m the Three Eyed Raven now.” pic.twitter.com/zZlY7lmKYV— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Loyal (depending upon your perspective) defenders may also survive, but I hardly think they’d care to rule.
#TheHound
“You know who’s coming for you. You’ve always known.” pic.twitter.com/ZfRTxCqGY5— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
#BrienneOfTarth
“This goes beyond houses and honor and oaths.” pic.twitter.com/agGSC9yvkG— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Speaking of Brienne, WHERE IS TORMUND’S POSTER?
#TheonGreyjoy
“I always wanted to do the right thing.” pic.twitter.com/O4X5cL2fb3— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Hmm, I think you may be just a little deluded, Theon. Not that I don’t feel for you after all you’ve been through, but let us not forget who you started this thing out as.
#SamwellTarly
“I’m tired of reading about the achievements of better men.” pic.twitter.com/6dslofsJ8F— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Sam, your courage and ambitions have come a long way, and we do believe when all is said and done, your achievements will likewise be written in the books. Discovering who Jon is and passing on that knowledge is huge.
#EuronGreyjoy
“There’s only one reward I want.” pic.twitter.com/gMa4uZ8rCC— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Um, nobody cares, Euron. Piss off.
#Melisandre
“The night is dark and full of terrors.” pic.twitter.com/FedPffHLhk— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Most of them are you, Lady.
#NightKing
“Fear is for the winter.” pic.twitter.com/2hvd9VUwas— Twitter (@Twitter) February 28, 2019
Lightbringer has your number, dude.
In summation, we have no more idea who’s going to win this thing than we did before these posters, but just look at all those adorable emojis!
Finally, in news your eyes might not believe they’re reading, George R. R. Martin FINALLY TURNED DOWN A SIDE GIG — a Game of Thrones Season 8 cameo, no less — so he can FINISH WRITING THE WINDS OF WINTER.