The episode hasn't come out yet how are people rating it?
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What caused the doom of valyria, and how did the Targaryen family know to leave before it occurred?
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AKOTSK S1E5 - Post-Episode Discussion

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# S1E5 - Post-Episode Discussion

Air date: February 15, 2026

Discuss your thoughts and reactions to the episode you just watched. Did it live up to your expectations? What were your favourite parts? Which characters and actors stole the show? **Please avoid discussing details from the next episode's preview, unless using a spoiler tag.**

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Greatest. Targaryen. Of all time
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I think we can all agree if a Targaryan doesn't have silver hair he is most likely to end up being a good character

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For Baelor
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Why are so many knights in all the books and shows bad people, a good chivalrous knights seem so rare?
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Just noticed Jon is the only one not fully in black during the Night’s Watch oath
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In one sentence prove that you've watched Game of Thrones:
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Which of these faiths would you follow.

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Did Daenerys truly love Drogo or was it forced?
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Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms good place to start?
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There are many characters who would have made the show much better, but these six are the ones I regret the most.
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I painted Tyrion Lannister during his speech in the trial!

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Akotsk proves that dragons don't have anything to do with the popularity of the show. What makes the show great is its plot lines.
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