Game Of Thrones Season 8 Trailer: 6 Big Hints (& 7 Questions We Have)

12. The Night's Watch Joins The Fight

Game of Thrones Season 8 Trailer
HBO

Just in case there was any lingering doubt, the trailer goes out of its way to confirm that, yes, Tormund and Beric did indeed make it out alive, despite being terribly close when the Night King decided to break the Wall down.

It looks more like they're at Winterfell than Castle Black here, but regardless, the presence of Eddison Tollett suggests that what's left of the Night's Watch from its remaining manned castles - Castle Black and The Shadow Tower, though the latter hasn't been mentioned much - will be joining with the forces assembled at Winterfell to fight for the living.

This is what their oath is made for, after all. They're the shield that guards the realm of men. And right now, just about everyone at Winterfell could technically be considered part of the Night's Watch, which sort of puts Edd in charge of the whole thing as Lord Commander. It's also a good boost for Winterfell to have two great fighters in Tormund and Beric among their ranks, especially with Beric's flaming sword (which doubles up as a torch, apparently).

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