To state the obvious, the summer was hot. It penetrated the surface of our skin and embedded itself in our bone marrow. At times it was inescapable. It seeped into every corner. It overpowered air conditioners. It was a monster. But now the cool air descends from the north, breathing wisps of autumn air onto our sun drenched skin. Winter is coming.
For “Game of Thrones” fans, the arrival of winter could not be a more joyous occasion. It reminds them that the wait until its return is dwindling, and the return of winter brings them that much closer to the return of Winter. As they look ahead to the new season, they simultaneously dwell on the past. Season 3 ended on a rather harrowing note as several Starks walked straight into a blood soaked sabotage, falling to the blades of those that betrayed them. However, as confused and livid as fans may be, they continue to pick up their chins up and march onward to new, brighter horizons.
And speaking of new, TVLine reports that British actor Joel Fry will be joining the Season 4 cast as Hizdahr zo Loraq, the young heir of a well-established Meereenese family. Following the books, he first appears in “A Dance With Dragons,” the fifth novel in the “Thrones” series and plays a major role in Dany’s life. As an enemy, a friend, or a lover, well you’ll have to wait and find out for yourself. Or, of course, read the book. But who’s got time for that anyway?
“Game of Thrones” will return to HBO next spring.
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