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There's really a ton of loose ends and new plot threads that could be taken up if anyone is interested in a sequel series, or a big budget movie (hint, hint). - Arya's voyage into the unknown West. Have her visit mysterious islands (ala Sinbad or Prince Caspian), a Western continent (maybe an Aztec/Mayan theme in keeping with GRRM's partial mirroring of the real medieval world) or all the way round the world to Asshai-by-the-Shadow. There are mermaids and kraken, and perhaps the Faceless Men still pursue her. - Jon and/or Tormund at the Wall and in the Lands Beyond. Must be a power vacuum among the free folk with so many dead or moved south. Will there be another King Beyond the Wall or just chieftains of the various clans of wildlings, Thenn, Hornfoots, cannibal ice-river tribes, Walrus-men f the Frozen Shore etc. There's also giants, dire wolves, skin changers, the Children of the Forest, cave dwellers who worship dark underground gods, etc. - Lots of intrigue in Westeros proper. Bran, Tyrion, Bronn, Gendry and Yara's efforts to consolidate rule (and with what armies). Dorne or other kingdoms may seek independence. The mountain clans of the Vale as well. And who rules the Frey lands and the Westerlands, will Edmure Tully and whatever Lannister is in power (Genna?) compete for power? If Brienne is pregnant with Jamie's son he might have a claim if Tyrion is too busy as Hand. There could also be religious conflict between the Faith Militant, supporters of the old gods and R'hllor. - Nymeria is still alive, ravaging the Riverlands apparently, perhaps Arya could try to find her if she returns from voyaging. Drogon is still out there too. Is he (?) capable of bearing more dragons, or are there more eggs around that could be hatched? Jon, Bran, Tyrion or some unknown with Targaryen blood could try to find him. And maybe Rhaegal's not dead after all, dragons are pretty tough, even a bolt through the head might not do it.

Well, this was my favorite episode so far, edging out #6. Great scenes: Syrio's fight with the guards, the wight (love the Game, but I want more supernatural), Tyrion meets Tywin (with Bronn son of you wouldn't know him), Robb calling the banners and Barristan the Bold. Would have liked to have had an introduction of more Northern lords, but I suppose it's understandable if they don't want to confuse viewers with too many characters, or cast ones like Roose Bolton who get more screenplay later. But we did get the Greatjohn and were the Manderlys with Catelyn when she rejoined Robb? HAve to rewatch the show tonight, and keep an eye out for Maege Mormont as well. Thanks heaven for no more sexposition scenes. Actually the one scene where they could have shown more (the Dothraki pillaging) was fairly tame. I'm not as big a fan as some are of Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo, but that's mostly becuase I don't think the attempts to make him look exotic (the beard and eye darkening, mostly) work all that well. I do think he will make a great Conan.