Final Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode Descriptions Released

HBO's Game of Thrones has just three episodes left in Season 5, and the network has now released the descriptions for the final two episodes.

Check out the two descriptions below, which seem to describe a thrilling close for this fifth season:

"Episode #49: 'The Dance of Dragons'
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Stannis (Stephen Dillane) confronts a troubling decision. Jon (Kit Harington) returns to The Wall. Mace (Roger Ashton-Griffiths) visits the Iron Bank. Arya (Maisie Williams) encounters someone from her past. Dany (Emilia Clarke) reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

Episode #50: 'Mother’s Mercy' (season finale)
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei (Lena Headey) seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged."

Could the show buck tradition and have the major battle in the finale instead of the penultimate episode?

Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) technically had their first meeting on the latest episode of Game of Thrones, but some photos from the next new episode, entitled "Hardhome," shows the two characters interacting in Dany's throne room.

Check out the photos from the episode here.

In other news, fans have already started speculating about Season 6. And some new casting calls for next season's characters should help fuel the fire. Watchers on the Wall has posted some interesting casting calls, the first of which sounds a lot like Balon Greyjoy's brother Euron:

"Pirate, man in his 40’s to late 50’s. He’s “an infamous pirate who has terrorized seas all around the world. Cunning, ruthless, with a touch of madness.” He’s a dangerous-looking man. A very good part this season."

Next, we have descriptions that sound like Samwell Tarly's family:

"Father. Aged 50’s to 60’s, he’s one of the greatest soldiers in Westeros- a humorless martinet, severe and intimidating. He demands martial discipline in the field and in his home. It’s described as “a very good part” for next year and that he’s “centrally involved” in a protagonist’s storyline.

Mother, in her 50’s. She’s a sweet, plump, and adoring mother, and has a soft spot for one of her children who benefits from her decency.

Sister, in her early 20s. She’s a kind, friendly and unpretentious woman.

Brother, in his early to mid-20’s . Athletic, a good hunter, an excellent swordsman, manly, not particularly bright but the favourite child of the father."

Finally, we have these descriptions, which sound like descriptions of the child versions of Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon, and Brandon Stark. Could we see these characters in a flashback, possibly through Bran?

"A large boy, with an actor who is 10-12 but playing 7 or 8. He’s described as 'a clever boy' who seems too large for his age. He’s big and tall but not fat. “Characterful squat features” are a plus for this part. it’s specified that this is a one-time appearance.

12 year old boy, with brown hair and blue eyes. He needs to use a Northern accent. He has scenes where he has to spar with a wooden sword. The length of the role isn’t specified.

7 year old boy with dark brown hair, a narrow face and green eyes. He also has a Northern accent. He also spars with the wooden sword, so it’s safe to assume it’s the same scene. This role is similarly open-ended, the description only stating that the character is being ‘introduced.’"

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