The big water cooler scene from this week’s Game of Thrones was obviously Daenerys kicking ass and taking names by setting fire to the temple of the Dosh Khaleen and everyone in it. However, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention another slower burn from Sunday’s episode. Namely, from the moment Brienne of Tarth came riding into Castle Black to reunite Sansa with Jon Snow, someone was immediately smitten.
Tormund crushing on Brienne has gotta be the best thing ever.. #GameofThrones 😍 pic.twitter.com/ETeWIkmViy
— Camila Morales (@kmilitamn) May 16, 2016
Wildling leader Tormund clearly likes himself a female who is strong as hell, judging by his brief, but oh so smoldering interactions with Brienne, and the internet definitely took notice judging by fan reactions ‘shipping the potential couple. (Of course, this is Game of Thrones and no one is ever happy, but for what it’s worth.)
https://twitter.com/VictoriaAveyard/status/732047967830446080
https://twitter.com/sepinwall/status/732040317952794624
https://twitter.com/catherinereport/status/732035510890156034
I think Tormund sexily eating a large hunk of meat at Brienne is my favorite thing to happen in this episode of #GameofThrones.
— Alyssa Rosenberg (@AlyssaRosenberg) May 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/saladinahmed/status/732036423910576129
https://twitter.com/michejaw/status/732039071040712704
https://twitter.com/misterpatches/status/732049750040686593
https://twitter.com/azooklife/status/732031005045882881
https://twitter.com/natevavra/status/732063872962568192
https://twitter.com/daily_kale/status/732041054447370240
I think Tormund likes what he sees on Brienne's horse. #GameOfThrones
— Sarah Katz (@sarahdkatz) May 16, 2016
Me when Tormund subtly flirted with Brienne over a slab of meat. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/8lEOJdb3FE
— Brittany Leaning (@bleaning) May 16, 2016
love the dragons and stuff but if the rest of this season turns into a brienne/tormund romcom I won't complain
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) May 16, 2016
Google is also on board:
It’s like people don’t even remember that they were ‘shipping Brienne and Jaime just a couple of seasons ago, SMH.
