: The Night King reanimates Viserion as an undead ice dragon, providing him with the weapon needed to eventually breach the Wall. Production Highlights
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. Episode 06: 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.
: The group is surrounded by the Army of the Dead on a frozen lake. Gendry is sent back to Eastwatch to send a raven to Daenerys for help. : The Night King reanimates Viserion as an
: The episode won three Primetime Creative Arts Emmys for its stunning visual effects , costumes, and sound mixing.
: 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 Weiss, it premiered on August 20, 2017
: Arya confronts Sansa about a letter she wrote years ago (under duress) pledging fealty to Joffrey, heightening the internal Stark conflict.