Game Of Thrones Season 7: 10 Ups And 2 Downs From 'Stormborn'

9. The Northern Conflict

Jon and Sansa still can't get their acts together. Once again, the half-siblings are at odds in front of all the Lords and Ladies of the North, showing the deep cracks in their relationship. What might not be great for them, though, does make for ripe drama.

Sansa's reservations here - and those of Lord Yohn Royce and others who speak up - are understandable, though it's another clash between the pair where you're left feeling Jon is in the right. They need allies, and they need dragonglass. Dragonstone offers both.

With the pair pitted against each other, it's good to see Jon throw her a bone at the end of the scene, giving her the keys to the North, albeit temporarily. That could prove to be a terrible decision, especially with Littlefinger skulking around, but it does at least show the bond between Sansa and Jon is still somewhat strong. It's also great to watch Jon reluctantly grow into his leadership role, along with Sansa's emergence as a real political player.

Plus, this setting gave us Jon slamming Petyr Baelish into a wall, which is always going to be a positive (oh, hey Ned). The crypts of Winterfell could be important, and it wouldn't be a surprise if we spent more time there this year. And if that also means more of this, then bring it on.