803 promo

Of course. From the promo the action clearly doesn't start immediately and we have several non-combatant characters who will not be ignored because they won't be fighting. I think this episode is going to be Blackwater on steroids.

That bit about episodes 3, 4 and 5 being like one long movie is interesting. I wonder if it means the Long Night is resolved at the end of the fifth episode?

Los Siete Reinos reported that a couple of characters would fight the dead in episode 4, so this would make sense.

I don't think we're mentally prepared for the return of Sapochnik.   Look at these fucking shots!

Considering Sapochnik talked about combining elements of genres, there will obviously be a great deal of emotions among the characters. From the Northern perspective, they could start to respect Dany once they see her in action trying to save their people. I think when Dany witnesses the deaths of some closest to her and the destruction of her armies and the Stark's home is burning, it might change her mindset on the Iron throne quite a bit. I think you're right that the Long Night will be resolved in the south and not at WF and after everything that follows this battle in the last 3 episodes, it becomes more about rebuilding everything they've lost and a new beginning for Westeros and not so much about the political game.

I love how when contemplating his directing duties he told them he could either do eps in S7 or S8 but not both. It's insane what kind of physical commitment is required to do episodes like this.

Also puts into perspective just how much D&D pour into this, considering they have essentially lived and breathed every aspect of the production since Day 1 and are on set for EVERYTHING. These guys deserve to get to go to sleep for like a year when this is all done.

So do we think Beric will give the "kiss of life" to anyone or is that book-only?