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Check.Jon rides a dragon?

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Lets break down the evidence and examine the trouble ahead.

Lets start with the trailer first.

Warning: Things are going to get pretty dark, and Im not talking aboutthe child zombies.

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As so many have before him, Jaime Lannister stands in the great hall of Winterfell.

(I love that Lady Karstark got a promotion to bump Team Starks numbers up.)

Sansa has her poker face on.

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Dany has her burn him face on.

A little bit of side-eye from Team Targaryen.

Cut to the Winterfell forge.

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Gendrys in the background, still looking like hes auditioning for a lost installment of Shane MeadowssThis Is England.

Ser Jorah examines a sword.

Could it be Longclaw, the ancient Valyrian-steel sword of the Mormonts?

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If so, why isnt Jon carrying it?

Jon and Dany share a tender moment in the Winterfell crypts.

Are they sharing a moment reflecting on the DNA they share?

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Arya shoots a bow, inyet another callbackto theGame of Thronespilot.

Just like winter, it appears the big battle weve been waiting for is coming.

Ladies and gentlemen, were getting a trebuchet.

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Grey Worm and Missandei suck face before the battle.

This is not the kind of thing you want to see if youre rooting for Grey Worms survival.

In the Winterfell courtyard, Jon sees something he wishes he hadnt.

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Back in the battle, Jorah mounts up with some morehorses in the back.

Now lets move onto the stills, shot as always byGOTset-photography extraordinaire Helen Sloan.

In a very evocative shot, Bran consults his best and only friend, the Winterfell heart tree.

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Gillys back, and shes finally getting in the braid game, too.

If only George R.R.

Martin was here, then wed know all about what was inside.

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Lyanna Mormontsuits up for battle!

Im even more worried for her than I am for Grey Worm.

Daenerys unveils a darker twist onher signature outfit.

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Two shots that seem to come from the same Winterfell strategy session.

Team Targaryen does not seem a fan of whatever the Starks are suggesting.

Spilling his big secret did not make Samwell Tarly any less anxious.

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Another shot from what looks like the same planning session.

Quite a rueful smile from Mr.

Drink and Know Things over here.

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Well close on Davos, who comes off as stirring the pot literally, this time.

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