Episode 06: Beyond The Wall Apr 2026

: The Night King reanimates Viserion as an undead ice dragon, providing him with the weapon needed to eventually breach the Wall. Production Highlights

: Jon Snow leads a small band—including Tormund, Gendry, The Hound, Beric Dondarrion, Thoros of Myr, and Jorah Mormont—north of the Wall to capture a wight as proof for Cersei Lannister.

: Featured performances by Kit Harington (Jon), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys), and Rory McCann (The Hound). Critical Reception "Game of Thrones" Beyond the Wall (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb Episode 06: Beyond the Wall

is the sixth and penultimate episode of Game of Thrones Season 7. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, it premiered on August 20, 2017. This 70-minute spectacle is famous for its high-stakes rescue mission and the tragic loss of one of Daenerys’ dragons. Plot Summary

: Primarily filmed in Iceland and Northern Ireland. : The Night King reanimates Viserion as an

: Arya confronts Sansa about a letter she wrote years ago (under duress) pledging fealty to Joffrey, heightening the internal Stark conflict.

: The episode won three Primetime Creative Arts Emmys for its stunning visual effects , costumes, and sound mixing. Critical Reception "Game of Thrones" Beyond the Wall

: Daenerys arrives with her three dragons to save the party, but the Night King kills Viserion with an ice spear. As they escape, Jon is nearly left behind but is saved by his uncle, Benjen Stark, who sacrifices himself.