Game Of Thrones
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Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen deal a tragic and riotous relationship , even byGame of Thrones’standards . maroon at diametrical ends of the human beings for most of the series , Jon journeys Beyond the Wall with the Night ’s Watchbefore rising and fall as King in the North . Daenerys begins the series as a meek and faint princess before she grows into a powerful queenduring her struggles in Slaver ’s Bay . The paths of the last Targaryens collide for the first prison term in time of year 7 after the Mother of Dragons makes her long - awaited return to Dragonstone .
Jon and Daenerys accomplished a lot throughout their doomed coalition , including the defense of Westeros during the Night King ’s attack . Their relationship only lasted the course of two telescoped seasons , but it remains one of the most exciting and certainly the most significant relationshipsin the course of the series . Luckily , with its brief existence , it is easy to pinpoint the key moments between Jon and Daenerys , like when they had their fateful first meeting .
DID YOU have it off : Jon is actually the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen , making him Daenerys ' nephew ?
1Jon Meets Daenerys
“The Queen’s Justice” (Season 7, Episode 3)
The last Targaryens finally come together in season 7 ’s " The Queen ’s Justice,“in one of the show ’s most foretell encounter . Jon Snow go far on Dragonstone to friend with the Dragon Queen , while Daenerys ab initio has her guard up around the King in the North , aweary of the other monarch . Jon is actually the first lord that comes to treat with Daenerys once she arrives in Westeros , so , understandably , she is disappointed he did not total to pledge his allegiance .
Right fromGame of Thrones ' first season , fans had been anticipating this meet - up and the show did not disappoint . While the scene is essentially just a tense conversation , it is thrilling to see the two share the concealment for the first time . Actors Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington have immediate chemistrywith both character shining every bit . There is even a moment of levity when Missandei introduces Daenerys with her long tilt of titles , only for Davos to nonchalantly react , " This is Jon Snow … he ’s King in the North . "
Part of the playfulness ofGame of Thrones ' massive roll of charactersis that fans could get frantic about characters lastly meeting after year . This was the big of these moment , and despite the initial ill will , the aspect plant the source of these two having a connection .
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2Jon & Daenerys' Rendezvous In The Dragonglass Caves
“The Spoils Of War” (Season 7, Episode 4)
Jon and Daenerys ' meeting in the caves of dragonglass beneath Dragonstone is ardent than their first showdown . Daenerys check to let Jon glean Dragonstone ’s cache of dragonglassto fight the White Walkers . However , in show her the beautiful sight of the cave , he also read her the marking made by the Children of the Forest long ago that depict their alignment with the First Men in their fight against the White Walkers .
It is a humbling experience for Daenerys as she sees proof of the world before the Targaryens and Starks were such a affair , put her quest for the Iron Throne into perspective . The two character still have a lot of mulishness to deal with if they are rifle to join forces . Daenerys insists she will fight alongside Jon if he bends the knee and Jon insists the North wo n’t hold up a alien nance . However , this isan former sign of them begin to see center to eye and expect at the big picture .
3Jon Meets Drogon
“Eastwatch” (Season 7, Episode 5)
The Mother of Dragons returns victorious from her fight against the Lannisters in time of year 7 ’s " Eastwatch " Jon encounter Daenerys and Drogon on the drop of Dragonstone , and as soon as Drogon , Daenerys ' big dragon , lands , it charges towards Jon , getting very cheeseparing . It seems that even Daenerys is n’t sure what the Draco is going to do to him . However , Jon cautiously stretch his hand and Drogon warmly consent , hint that the great beast share some connexion with him .
Ultimately , Jon ’s connections to the dragon do n’t have a lasting shock on the story in the means many fan thought they would . However , this is stilla key second in highlighting his Targaryen stemma . It is also important for his relationship with Daenerys , as it is not often she sees her dragon take so kindly to someone other than her .
4Daenerys Saves Jon
“Beyond The Wall” (Season 7, Episode 6)
time of year 7 ’s " Beyond The Wall " was a pivotal point in the series that find several eccentric face the true statement about the menace of the Night King . In guild to convert the residue of the world that this terror is literal , Jon pulls together a team of warriors to go Beyond the Wall and capture one of the dead soldier to make for back as validation . Unsurprisingly , this plan ends up being quite foolhardy as Jon and the others happen themselves surrounded by the Night King and his USA .
time of year 7 ’s " Beyond The Wall " was a polar power point in the series that saw several characters face the truth about the threat of the Night King
When all hope seems fall behind , Daenerys arrives to save the day , swoop in with her dragons and stand off the ground forces . However , in the process , the Night King pop her dragon , Viserion . The loss is devastating for Daenerys , but the here and now awakens her to the real threat they are face . Despite being a liberal moment in time of year 7 , it was contact with a lot of criticism from fans who felt the entire " Beyond the Wall " plot was inexpertly think of just to get the Night King a dragon .
5The King In The North Bends The Knee
In the aftermath of Viserion ’s expiry , Jon ease Daenerys while recuperate on the ship to King ’s landing place . The aggrieve Mother of Dragons vows to struggle the Night King alongside Jon Snow , swearing her forces to his cause and pause her war against Cersei . Jon matches this ethical gesture from her by straightaway swearing fealty to Daenerys . The former magnate confess his faith in Daenerys , proclaim that his people will soon see her for what she truly is .
From the first confluence these two had , Jon wanted Daenerys to fight with the North and she need Jon to bend the stifle to her . These desire were met with conflict flop away . However , in father to bonk each other and seeing what each of them was willing to sacrifice , Jon and Daenerys become closer and trust each other .
6Jon And Daenerys Sleep Together
“The Dragon And The Wolf” (Season 7, Episode 7)
Jon and Daenerys arrived at King ’s Landing as new allies , buttheir human relationship go to the next grade on their way back . After essay to convince Cersei Lannister that they must link up military force to fight the White Walkers , Jon and Daenerys sail to Winterfell together in the season 7 stopping point . However , Jon is then seen inflict Daenerys ' cabin at night , where the two finally give in to their romantic feelings and log Z’s together .
unluckily for them and the hearing , this is intercut with the famousGame of Thronesplot twistthat everyone was wait to be revealed . Bran looks into the past and determine Jon is really the Logos of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark . This meansthe consultation understand Jon and Daenerys are relate in the eye of their sexuality scene . The moment was made even more uncomfortable by the unusual cellular inclusion of Tyrion jealously watching Jon enter Daenerys ' cabin , which does n’t take to anything .
7Daenerys & Jon’s Flight On The Dragons
“Winterfell” Season 8, Episode 1
Jon unknowingly embraces his Targaryen blood line in time of year 8 ’s " Winterfell " as he accompanies Daenerys on a brief flight over the North . He adhere with Rhaegal , Dany ’s other survive firedrake , and soar upwards through the sky with the other Targaryen as true equals . Jon ’s flight of steps on Rhaegal pass to another warm second between the Targaryens .
It was only inevitable that Jon would end up riding a dragon at some point in the serial , but this first ride come rather unexpectedly . Rather than Jon jump on one of the dragon in the midst of the struggle against the Night King , he only does it as a lark with Daenerys , randomly arrogate he will be able to aviate without issue . It is an authoritative mo asDaenerys now has someone to fly alongside , but the show downplays it in an unusual way .
8Daenerys Discovers The Truth
“A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms” (Season 8, Episode 2)
Jon and Daenerys ' Romance language began with the divine revelation that they were related , and that truth remained hanging over the couple throughout their time together . The audience was left waiting for how each of them would oppose when the truth was revealed . It is Jon who learns first and he chooses to tell Daenerys in the crypts of Winterfellas they wait for the Night King and his army to arrive . While it is poor timing on his part , the scene is impactful .
Once again , it is the performances of the two stars who help to sell the moment . Emilia Clarke is especially effective in this moment as she deal Daenerys ' confusion , fear , and choler as the weight unit of what Jon is telling her is pull in . It would have been nice for the mo to get a picayune more time to be addressed before the war unhinge from everything . However , even with other problem left to deal with , it is well-defined their human relationship is over .
9Jon Is Sworn To Secrecy
“The Last Of The Starks” (Season 8, Episode 4)
There is a theory that Jon thought he was go to break down during the Battle of Winterfell and that is why he chose to tell Daenerys the Sojourner Truth . However , with both of them surviving against all odds , it becomes readable that they will have to address the issue at hand . " The Last Of The Starks " depicts the slow unraveling of the Dragon Queen . alienated from Jon and despised by the Northerners , Daenerys pray Jon to keep the secret of his parentage to himself , protect her sovereignty from rebellion .
This is a torturing scene for the twain that sees Dany at her most do-or-die , but Jon is unable to submit with her after key out the accuracy about his lineage . The response of the last time of year was notoriously negative , andit is moments like this that fan point to for letting the characters down . Jon is shown to be a inactive character , trying to veil from the truth and blindly follow Daenerys . Daenerys herself has made a drastic turn to villainy , seeming haunt with conquering at all costs .
10Jon Kills Daenerys
“The Iron Throne” (Season 8, Episode 6)
Jon and Daenerys ' romance ended in the most tragic room it could . After the Mother of Dragons destroys King ’s landing place and declares war on the eternal sleep of the world , Tyrion encourages Jon to take drastic prophylactic measures . Jon kills Daenerys during an intimate embrace before her body is carried away by Drogon . The romanticism between the last Targaryens is a pitiful taradiddle from starting time to finish , but Jon ’s murder of Daenerys is the most heartbreaking scene in their doomed family relationship .
The ending ofGame of Thronesremains a controversial one and this bit adds to that .
Theending ofGame of Thronesremains a controversial one and this bit adds to that . While the musical theme of Jon sacrifice his honor to down Daenerys and bring through Westeros from a wartorn future is an exciting one on composition , the last season simply stimulate through this plot line too fast to allow it to have the impact it was going for . Daenerys ' nefarious turn was too abrupt that it did n’t find like her character . Jon took so little legal action in the last season that stamp out Daenerys feel like too little , too late .
Regardless of how their final moment was encounter , it was a memorable fashion to bring the taradiddle of Jon and Daenerys to an end and is their most impactful scenery together .
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Based on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series , Game of Thrones is a phantasy drama set in the fabricated Continent of Westeros and Essos . It follows noble families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for restraint of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead brood in the North . The series received important critical winner and compile a loyal devotee base due to its gamy production values , sprawl sets , iconic persona , and shocking construction .
