Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 Highlights: Arya Stark is the lone wolf of Battle of Winterfell

It was a weekend the world is going to remember for years. While we reel from Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones premiered its season 8's episode 3. And we're speechless. Today, the long-awaited Battle of Winter took place and the makers pulled out their secret weapon: Arya Stark. The Stark daughter participated in her first battle and conquered the winter by piercing the dagger into the Night King's heart like a warrior. 

Theon earned everyone's respect as he faced his death protecting Bran. The Greyjoy left us teary-eyed as he paced towards the Night King in an attempt to save Bran. On the battlefield, several deaths will have us mourning this week. From Lyanna Mormont's death to Jorah sacrificed his life for his Queen, Daenerys Targaryen, it was a difficult episode to sail through. But Dany and Jon Snow were the biggest disappointment in the episode. Why? Read on to find out. 

Check out the highlights of Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 below:

All hail Arya Stark: 

The daughter of Eddard Stark was not meant to stitch and dress up. She was meant to be a warrior and what a warrior she has become. Arya Stark told death "not today" before rushing into the battle and killing the Night King. The goosebumps moment left everyone in shock, given that fans had their bets on several other characters including Jon Snow. We bow down to you, Arya. 

Deaths: 

While Arya ended the Battle of Winterfell, it wasn't a death-less episode. We're a tad disappointed that none of the core characters met their end in the episode. But there were tear-jerking deaths in the episode. We were searching for tissues as we watched Lyanna meet her death while killing the giant. But we searched for buckets when we watched Theon die. As Bran says, "Thank you." And Jorah, his death hit us hard. He gave his life for the Queen, as he had always promised. 

Melisandre: 

Melisandre played a crucial catalyst in the episode. She set the Dothraki arakh on fire before to help them last a little longer than they could have. The Red Woman set the trenches around Winterfell ablaze when the White Walkers attacked the castle. But it was because of her encouragement that Arya found the courage to kill the Night King.

Night King walking out of the flames: 

"Targaryen?" we screamed as we watched the Night King walk out of the flames unharmed. Dany's dragon did its best to kill the Night King with its fire. But Night King smirked at the Mother of Dragons as he made his way out the flames. 

Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister share a warm moment: 

Amidst the bloodshed, Game of Thrones season 8 episode 3 gave us a breather with the help of Sansa and Tyrion. The characters, who married in the earlier episodes, got our hearts warming with their banter. But hearts fluttered when Sansa and Tyrion held each other's hands, assuring each other to step out and fight the White Walkers. 

While these were the five winning moments of the episode, we confess that Dany and Jon Snow were a disappointment in the episode. The two characters, who fans thought will play a crucial role in the Battle of Winterfell, were only seen away from the battle scene. Jon still attempted to run towards Bran and save him, Dany did bear minimal. Sorry, but Dany is nothing without her dragons. 

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