In this episode, we are breaking down the first episode of season 8, Winterfell. We cover what happened, the great reunions, free rider problems, oath-breaking, and what Jon (or Aegon) should do now that he knows his true identity. Topics Discussed:
- Recapping what happened in the first episode of season eight
- Our first impressions of the episodes
- The power dynamics now that everyone is back in Winterfell and Jon has bent the knee and is it better to have one strong leader?
- 17:30 - The free rider problem and the contributions normal people are making to the war effort. Is it right to seize food and resources from the citizens of the North?
- How reputation and honor help solve the free rider problem
- 30:00 - The Glover's not joining and the breakdown of trust, oaths, and responsibility in Westeros
- 37:00 - Is the Glover's decision to not join the war effort justifiable because Jon bent the knee?
- 43:00 - Oops, I killed your family - Do you have a responsibility to deliver bad news to the people you work with?
- 51:00 - The difference in Dany and Jon's approaches to power. Does Dany's ease of taking on power make her a better leader?
- 54:00 - The difference between being indecisive and being reluctant to take on power
- Does Jon have an obligation to claim the throne?
What do you think Jon should do now that he knows who he is? Let us know on twitter @jameslwalpole and @r_ferg