Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Game of Thrones” season seven finale.
“Game of Thrones” presented what might have been the series’ most awkward sex scene to date on the season seven finale. As Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen finally gave into their lusts, Bran Stark narrated the love-making with exposition about how Daenerys is actually Jon’s aunt.
The cherry on top came when Tyrion Lannister lurked in the dark hallway outside, listening to Daenerys and Jon have sex for no apparent reason.
So what exactly was going through his mind? Why did he look so concerned?
Some fans worry Tyrion is in love with Daenerys
Ahead of the season seven premiere, Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) told TV Guide that his character was “smitten” with Daenerys.
“We’ll deal with how much Daenerys can trust him,” Dinklage said. “But he’s smitten with his employer. How good can he be at his job while having those feelings?”
As season seven aired, we were on alert for romantic feelings budding between Tyrion and Daenerys, even if it was one-sided. But there didn’t seem to be any evidence of that — until now.
However, Dinklage gave another interview in the behind-the-scenes featurette for “The Dragon and the Wolf.” And in that clip, he makes no mention of jealousy or ill-will toward Jon for making a move. Instead, Tyrion’s upset expression seems to be reflecting concern for both Jon and Daenerys — and their armies.
“It’s dangerous for everybody involved,” Dinklage said. “I’m sure its good for both of them in the moment but you don’t even get the relief of how beautiful it could be or should be.”
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“It’s just not good. It should be, but it’s not,” Dinklage continues. “It’s ‘Game of Thrones.’ There’s a long history of romance not ending well on this show.”
Here’s how Kit Harington viewed the scene
In the same video, Kit Harington (Jon Snow) gave his two cents on the pairing between Jon and Daenerys.
“I think it’s an inevitability from about halfway through the season that Jon and Daenerys are going to fall into bed together,” Harington said. “I think they both know it’s wrong and they both know it’s going to cause problems. But it’s that thing when you suddenly feel that deeply about someone […] It’s like a runaway train. You can’t stop it from happening.”
Based on the cast and writer’s comments, it seems as if Jon and Daenerys are going to kick off the eighth and final season with a brewing conflict. How will this effect their armies? What will the people of the north think of Daenerys? Will she get pregnant? You can read more about these theories in our exploration here.
The final season of “Game of Thrones” might not air until 2019, so fans have a long time to guess where Jon and Daenerys’ relationship is heading. Either way, this love story probably won’t have a happy ending.
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