Game Of Thrones: 20 Most Shocking Moments Ever

17. Melisandre Births A Shadow

Melisandre shadow baby
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Yes, Melisandre’s age and appearance were a shock, but perhaps they would’ve been less so if this moment hadn’t slipped a little under the radar in the years following.

It’s been so long, and we’ve witnessed so many awful deaths, that this almost doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Thrones had already established magic by this point, but it hadn’t gone full supernatural horror, which is what this moment deals in. Because it’s been a while, let’s reiterate:

*A witch gives birth to a shadow man.*

Watching it at the time, it was quite unlike anything else on the show. Or anywhere, really. Even now, when the show has had moments of body horror since, this is enough to send chills down your spine.

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