Also setting Twitter ablaze: Arya's flirtations and Sansa's side-eye.
The Season 8 premiere of "Game of Thrones" blew up Twitter on Sunday night like Cersei did the Sept, with almost all the characters from the HBO series becoming a top trend.
The hour was packed with long-awaited reunions, Jon Snow finally going on his very first dragon ride and creepy gazes from both Bran and one of Dany's fire-breathing children.
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View StoryHere's everything that went viral on Twitter as and after the episode aired. For a full breakdown of the premiere, check out our recap right here.
Warning: Like the show itself, there's some explicit language ahead!
Jon Rides a Dragon and Drogon's Jealous
Until now, we'd only see Dany and the Night King atop one of the mythical creatures, but on Sunday, Jon also went for a wild ride. He and his auntie/love interest soared over the North on separate beasts, before stopping for a waterfall-side smooch.
As they kissed, Drogon gave Jon quite a look -- one that was interpreted by viewers as outright jealous on the dragon's behalf.
After the episode aired, star Kit Harington opened up about filming the scene in question with a wince-inducing story about one of his testicles getting caught while shooting. That story, too, went viral.
what the FUCK i'll never be able to watch this scene again without thinking of this lmao #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/XGa8othfI5
@aegonsdaenerys
#GamefThrones *the dragons watching Jon kissing the fuck outta Dany* pic.twitter.com/FD6cLAwreT
@JullianneNYC
Jon & Denerays kissing ..
@Kareem_Alsayied
Dragon 🐉: You know nothing Jon Snow#GamefThrones pic.twitter.com/KeG5TZXpBy
Drogon watching Jon #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/L5RcE1TfzT
@Zerok0ol
drogon is over here like stop kissing your aunt son pic.twitter.com/xSaxcj9t74
@oshawildling
#GameofThrones
@Henrique_gxwyz
Jon & Daenerys: *makes out*
Drogon: pic.twitter.com/axn5j0h7up
*Jon snow kissing Daenerys*
@AKiddNamedHuey
Everybody watching GoT: "That's your auntie my g"
*Drogon trying to tell him*#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/m9ZKijOf5l
Drogon when he seen them both together #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/fiJzVvAdaH
@boemcl
Drogon said “Really, right in front of my salad?” #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/9JcWCYwUIX
@total_claireity
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View StorySam and Dany's Horrific Connection
Samwell Tarly had his first interaction with Dany last night and, well, it could have gone a lot better.
After he casually let his last name slip, the Mother of Dragons was hit with the revelation she killed her boyfriend-nephew's best friend's father and brother. She was honest with Sam about what happened, breaking the news to him bit by bit, as he proceeded to break down in tears.
Dany after realizing she burnt Sam's brother and dad alive a while back #GOT #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/k4qYFD7FEr
@OliviaBroussar1
Dany standing there waiting for Sam to finish crying: #GameOfThrones
@Abealhsm
pic.twitter.com/AmswpEfojp
Dany when she realized that she burned Sam's dad and brother. pic.twitter.com/bcdxJSezRL
@madxhaus
Dany: I fried up your whole family
@coolstory_joe
Sam: thank you for telling me #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/RBmhiRuDPP
Sam “Well atleast I can go home now that my brother is in charge”
@tcarden13
Dany: #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/5vYBIgEwQB
Sam: At least my brother is alive
@JanoMarcote_
Dany:#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/IUEpn5pdgY
Samwell: my father, the Tarly
@bigbywoof
Dany: Randal Tarly?
Sam: yeah why
Dany and Jorah: pic.twitter.com/nd0DsD6Qvc
#GoT #GameOfThrones
@samuel_satt
Sam: At least my brother is still alive.
Dany:
pic.twitter.com/wLrXwxdxLA
Sam: You burnt my dad and brother??
@austinjames1002
Dany:
#GameofThrones #ThronesYall #DemThrones #GoTS8 pic.twitter.com/rNpl67V90M
Dany: I killed your entire family
@owillis
Sam: #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/fSECYYRSJi
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View StoryCreepy Bran
Bran hasn't been the same since becoming the Three Eyed Raven and seeing him finally interact with characters he's been separated from for a long time is really driving that point home.
He was the bearer of bad news and bringer of creepy stares, as he kept popping up throughout the hour all around the courtyard of Winterfell.
The episode ended with the best stare of all though, as he finally came face to face with the guy who threw him out of a tower in the series premiere, Jaime Lannister.
These ones reallllly killed us:
YOU: [switches to private browsing]
@ditzkoff
BRAN STARK: pic.twitter.com/YP1kitZDBd
Bran LITERALLY the entire episode #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/DnRZNTEvR5
@BuzzFeed
I present to you..
@ShahbazMKhan
Dr. Dre's The Next Episode ft. Bran#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/rrlNeQHrw1
Are we certain Bran even knows Jaime is standing there? He gives everyone that look.
@benshapiro
Jaime seeing bran after entering winterfell #GamefThrones #ForTheThrone pic.twitter.com/vmcTXqSbm4
@icecreamtony
Dany: "Your father helped murder my father. I'm here to save you. And this is the welcome I get?"
@JamesHibberd
Sansa: "Your crazy father burned my grandfather and uncle alive. Also, your winter coat is totally bougie."
Bran: "1100101010010110001010..." #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/hCXEqtG8zq
Next Sunday on #GameofThrones Jamie vs Bran pic.twitter.com/c6SD7cW9xk
@JWalizerJr
Nobody:
@KFCradio
Bran Stark:
pic.twitter.com/kv2OPHzzoD
People doing things
@benshapiro
Bran: pic.twitter.com/PikzJty1GU
#DemThrones #GameofThrones
@blogboyzHQ
Jaime:
*gets off horse, takes breath of fresh air*
Bran: pic.twitter.com/MJ53pUi5Dj
Yeah I'm a survivor muthfucka!! pic.twitter.com/IpRIr6i8Ov
@Lesdoggg
#GameOfThrones
@expressi0nless
Bran coming for Jaime next episode: pic.twitter.com/y00boaYFxF
Jaime when Bran asks him why he pushed him off the tower #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/sVFwuWp5v7
@chingyangkao
#Gameofthrones best meme award goes to pic.twitter.com/0bSMOgwRGq
@danniioxox
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View StoryCersei Wants Euron ... and Elephants
As Cersei builds her army at King's Landing, Euron has been doing all he can to bed the queen. And while he successfully brought her the Golden Company and a fleet of warriors, he wasn't successful in securing her what she really wanted: elephants. She wasn't thrilled, but Twitter was.
While her quote, "You want a queen? Earn her," was one of the standouts of the night, Cersei still ended up hooking up with him ... perhaps to say he's the father of her baby (if she's actually pregnant).
Cersei reaction to no elephants is exactly how I am when Postmates forgets the extra spicy salsa.
@kumailn
cersei when she was told that the golden company has no elephants #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/szPnxpj8q6
@iamqueencersei
Cersei wanting wooden boats to transport an army of elephants across the sea... #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/SZfxxI8T1O
@Paul_Sacca
Cersei....you've been pretty smart this whole time.....but bitch. Elephants on a boat. A BOAT. #GameOfThrones #DemThrones pic.twitter.com/ilIrAfmnpr
@ReneeMichelle11
When Cersei heard the Golden Company didn't bring elephants pic.twitter.com/Sk3bGV4jMJ
@imacosta3400
Cersei when she heard there weren't any elephants #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/Mo5PpmsyWa
@rimshutup
euron: did i please u?
@cerseils
cersei: i really wanted those elephants
This meme though 😂🤣 ctto#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/yZGzEfholq
@thecharlotted
how cersei be looking now that she let euron smash #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/X2cryA29qf
@kidaxxo
Cersei sleeping with Euron Greyjoy after he was a cocky arrogant asshole to her face (and then immediately kicking him out after) is the most accurate depiction of a gay hookup I've EVER seen on TV
@sbstryker
Euron: I'll put a baby in that belly
@kingfumz
An already pregnant Cersei: #GameOfThornes pic.twitter.com/tPpH1SGkP5
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View StoryMissandei and Grey Worm Stand Out
Arriving in the North alongside their queen, Missandei and her Unsullied boyfriend Grey Worm were met with odd glances from the residents of Winterfell.
It seems they've never seen a POC before and while the moment was brief, there were many on social media who could relate.
That look between Greyworm and
@anddave
Missandei was TOO REAL! #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/OcRPuAmOHv
the people of the North when Grey Worm and Missandei roll up pic.twitter.com/AwuvM0qdjd
@HayesBrown
How #Missandei & #GreyWorm looked at each other when they first hit Winterfell. pic.twitter.com/pGBXghuKFx
@MatthewACherry
That look between Grey Worm and Missandei...Black folks know what that's about #GameofThrones
@FilmFatale_NYC
Missandei and Grey Worm's faces upon arriving in the north is a whole ass 2019 mood, just like, “Ugh. So many white people. And why is it so cold? And dirty? This the last time we let Dany pick the road trip destination.” Ha! #GameOfThrones #DemThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/NbMNKxTe4N
@ChilekatHayes
Sansa vs. Dany Showdown
The North may not be big enough for these two, as Sansa's first interactions with Dany were as cold as Winterfell itself. The Khaleesi picked up on the side-eye and biting remarks, telling Jon flat out that she didn't think Sansa liked her.
It's clear Sansa is respected in the North, while Dany and her army of newcomers aren't exactly welcome.
the stare down contest between dany and sansa everyone say thank you game of thrones pic.twitter.com/44uDjg0J52
@lidiasaguilar
Also, let me just say, in the event of a Dany & Sansa throwdown, I'm 100% with Sansa. I'm not sorry. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/n75xZqMHYg
@GEvelyn_Neumann
Sansa to Dany:
@BlackGirlNerds
Flattery don't charge these batteries, honey.#GameofThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/RwzE7w458E
Dany: *breathes*
@high_keya
Sansa:
#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/Nkb9dfx5Uz
sansa stark is literally the only one with a brain like she's worried about food supplies THANK YOU and also knows that daenerys would kill everyone for the iron throne so she can't be trusted. but, AGAIN, y'all calling her a bitch for protecting the north. #GamefThrones pic.twitter.com/w3adg8Edc1
@obrienstcrk
Sansa at Daenerys the entire time #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/zVQBDlsPta
@aghnialisa
Daenerys trying to talk
@Alamin079
Sansa Stark:#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/GafsVAiNQ8
Arya Flirts!
Another long-awaited reunion was the one between Arya and Gendry and the wirefire crackling between these two was HOT.
Between him playfully calling her, "Milady," and Arya giving one final look back as she walked away, the flirtation is on and we are here for it.
GENDRY IS STRAIGHT UP SHOOK #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/RGeelWhCLN
@aryagendry
*Arya and Gendry interact*
@Jamilo3_
All of us: #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/haEXEcI9lp
gendry: lol arya u look good
@VOIRJHS
me:#gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/nVTHWbb5q6
Okay but Arya and Gendry's chemistry tho. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/w9P6lbjCRl
@atheedgeofnight
GENDRY AND ARYA FLIRTING. I AM CRYING ON THE FLOOR #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/BHehKZTRDo
@katiekins93
GENDRY IS STRAIGHT UP SHOOK #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/RGeelWhCLN
@aryagendry
Gendry making Arya's super secret murder weapon #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/j520KAMneF
@Shadowgoddess08
Watching Gendry and Arya and all I can think about is..... #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/j5LX78ljf9
@lethalcupcake
UGH GENDRY AND ARYA #GameofThronesSeason8 pic.twitter.com/5c92jEtNmO
@oshawildling
Gendry is the only man good enough for Arya on this entire show.#GameofThrones
@SylviaObell
"Game of Thrones" airs Sundays on HBO.