On a more micro level, “Eastwatch” gave us some important character moments and valuable info about things other than wights and dragons. First things first, we learned that Jaime and Bronn are alive and well, and though Tyrion and his brother have established their own kind of truce, Cersei is not about to let Jaime get too far from her clutches, intimating to him that she is pregnant with their next child (whether or not she really is remains to be seen). Tyrion is having his own crisis of loyalty with his queen, as he clearly questions Dany’s methods of dealing with those who won’t bend the knee (that is, in a word, “Dracarys”). And while he and Varys share this concern, Varys assures him that with the right counsel, Dany might just turn out ok. Will she need Jon’s cool hand to help temper her hot-headed tendencies? Tune in next week to Love of Thrones to find out! (Seriously, though …)

Speaking of Jon, we got two very key bits of information regarding his heritage. One confirmed his Targaryen background in how he was able to pet Drogon (and Drogon liked it!) and calm him like only a true Targ can. And, in what could have felt like a throwaway scene of Sam complaining about his busy work at the Citadel, Gilly stumbled upon a notice of an annulment that Rheagar had in Dorne before a second, secret marriage … at the Tower of Joy, perhaps? (Which is located in Dorne). Where Jon Snow was conceived? That would mean that Jon (no longer a bastard) has the strongest and most legitimate claim to the Iron Throne and the unification of the North and South … provided they all survive the Night King (and those dragons, if Dany gets mad about it). Pay attention to your woman, Sam!