Warning: This article contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 and Episode 4 that may spoil your enjoyment in discovering its plotlines. Read at your own risk.
An epic battle will be on in Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 after Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Cersei (Lena Headey) faced each other in Episode 4, titled "The Last of the Starks." But aside from their face-off, the previous installment also hinted the much-awaited brawl of The Hound (Rory McCann) and The Mountain (Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson) - the Cleaganebowl.
"The Last of the Starks" began with mourning for the deaths of the Battle of Winterfell, followed by a celebration of their victory against the Night King. But despite the festivity, The Hound remained somber and wanted to be alone. Later, he was seen going on his own, but Arya (Maisie Williams) followed him.
The scene gave the nod to the moment that they were wandering together in Season 2. In spite of their hate for each other in the previous seasons, they grow fond of one another. When Arya asked The Hound where was he going, the latter simply said he had some "unfinished business" to deal with.
From the looks of it, The Hound will be going to King's Landing. Although he may not join the last war, he has his battle to face against his brother - The Mountain. The much-anticipated Cleganebowl may finally happen in Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 after a long wait.
In Season 7, The Hound told his now zombie brother that it doesn't matter what Qyburn (Anton Lesser) and Cersei did to him. What matters is how it will end for him. "You know who's coming for you. You've always known," he said, per Express.co.uk.
The Hound subtlety hinted he would be back to face The Mountain, and it is finally happening in Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5. Fans have been waiting for the two Clegane's face-off since time immemorial after the book, A Song of Ice and Fire which the show is based on, revealed there would be a battle between the two.
Aside from the epic battle happening between Daenerys and Cersei, the Cleganebowl is may be one of the things that will make Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 the biggest episode of the series. Clarke earlier hinted the penultimate episode would be bigger compared to the recent Battle of Winterfell.
"Episode 5 is... I mean, Episodes 4, and 5, and 6, they're all insane. But like...." Clarke said about Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting her new charity, SameYou, via EliteDaily. "Find the biggest TV you can."
Although Clarke managed not to spill any important details, her hint might be enough to make fans more excited. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 would be out on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. on HBO.
