With only 15 days left before Game of Thrones returns on HBO, many avid fans aspire to re-watch the whole series from the very beginning. In fact, others have done this already in the past few weeks which is just ideal considering that the show offers juicy information with each episode. But for those who do not have excess time on their plate, it may seem impossible to catch up fully with the show.
Conversely, many fans believe that this is not necessarily true. In fact, Den of Geek attests that you can still refresh your memories with all that had happened in the past seasons of Game of Thrones even on a short period of time. And fortunately for busy individuals, it will only involve watching a few episodes from each season to be fully ready for the eighth season.
Primarily, you will need to watch the ninth episode of Season 1 titled, Baelor. In this episode, you will get to relive the shocking moment you once had when Ned Stark was beheaded. Of course, this is one of the highlights of Game of Thrones because this is the event that led to the war of the five kings.
Consequently, you would need to watch The Rains of Castamere or The Red Wedding from the third season (Episode 9). Although this is one of the most heartbreaking moments of the series, this will allow you to refresh your memory on how the war of the five kings has ended. Then, you have the Purple Wedding episode as well in Season 4 wherein the fans get to experience the bittersweet victory over Joffrey.
Hardhome is an equally important episode as well. The eighth episode from Game of Thrones Season 5 shows the first tragic battle between the White Walkers and the Wildlings, along with a few men of the Night's watch. And who wouldn't forget The Door episode from the sixth season? This is when everyone witnessed the real story behind Hodor's mysterious "ho-dor."
Another episode from the same season that you would need is The Winds of Winter where it has been revealed how the queen regent, Cersei, ultimately became the queen as she finished off the whole Tyrell clan. This is also the moment when Daenerys finally sailed for Westeros.
From the latest season, Beyond The Wall episode is a must watch as well since this is the time when Daenerys finally learned who the real enemy is. Also, Viserion died and turned.
Finally, the last episode of season 7 is the last thing that you would need just before the new season arrives. In here, winter has finally come. Also, it has been already revealed Jon's true identity as the right heir to the Iron Throne. And not to mention, The Wall fell and the White Walkers finally crossed.
With these episodes, you will certainly be ready for Game of Thrones Season 8.
