Then and now: how the heroes of "Game of Thrones" have changed since the first season

In 2011, HBO released the series "Game of Thrones", which was destined to become one of the most popular and successful projects on American television thanks to epic battles, treacherous heroes and dragons. Over the past six years, many heroes have died, and those who remained have changed beyond recognition.

Yesterday, the long-awaited trailer for the seventh season of Game of Thrones was released, and while fans are sorting out the frames of the almost 2-minute video by molecules, we will remember how much the main characters have changed since we met them.

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At the beginning of the series, Jon Snow lives in Winterfell as the illegitimate son of Eddard Stark. Although he had a good relationship with the rest of the family, his stepmother, Caitlin Stark, hated him. Later, John becomes the brother of the Night's Watch and leaves Winterfell.

At the end of the sixth season, Jon Snow is back in Winterfell and is declared King of the North by the Stark standard-bearers. In addition, it turns out that he is the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen.

The eldest daughter of Eddard and Caitlin Stark — Sansa — adored love stories and longed for entertainment in the capital. For six seasons, the girl has experienced a lot, including the execution of her father and three extremely unhappy marriages.

In the sixth season, Sansa ran away from her sadistic husband and reunited with her brother Jon Snow. Together they overthrow Ramsay Bolton, and then she kills him by setting off hungry dogs.

Arya Stark, Sansa's younger sister, is the complete opposite of her. She likes archery and hand-to-hand combat more.

Arya had to grow up quickly. Now she is a ruthless and experienced killer, trained by the Faceless. And she has someone to take revenge on.

Bran Stark is the second son of Eddard and Caitlin, loves to climb trees and walls, as well as his direwolf Summer. Jaime Lannister pushes him off the wall after the boy catches him with his sister at the most piquant moment. Due to the injuries sustained after the fall, Bran cannot walk.

At the beginning of the sixth season, Bran is trained by the three-eyed raven. Now he is the strongest person with magical abilities in Westeros.

Theon Greyjoy was an arrogant and self-confident guardian of Eddard Stark, who dreams of returning his family to its former glory.

At the beginning of the sixth season, Theon escaped with Sansa from Ramsey Bolton, in whose captivity he survived terrible tortures. He returns home to the Iron Islands and, after learning that his father is dead, joins Daenerys' army together with his sister.

In the first season, Daenerys Targaryen was just a pawn in the games of her brother Viserys and the young wife of Khal Drogo. Throughout the series, Daenerys blossomed and became worthy of Khaleesi's respect.

In the sixth season, this is no longer a downtrodden girl and a young wife, but a queen who has known losses and the taste of victory. She's heading to Westeros with her loyal dragons.

At the beginning of the series, Jorah Mormont is an exiled northern lord who has sworn an oath to his brother and sister Targaryen. He turned out to be a spy for King Robert and sent information about the activities of Daenerys and Viserys. Over time, an unrequited love for his ward flared up in him, to whom he swore allegiance.

In the sixth season, after all the hardships, Jorah still remained faithful to his khaleesi. Daenerys sends him in search of a cure for the gray ailment that he has contracted.

Tyrion Lannister at the beginning of the series was known in the kingdom for his intelligence and love of wine and corrupt love.

In the sixth season, after the murder of his father and his former mistress, Tyrion flees Essos. Now he serves as the Hand of Queen Daenerys.

Cersei Lannister at the beginning of the series pursued one goal — to put her family on the Iron Throne. She organizes a conspiracy and kills the king, becomes regent for Joffrey's son.

By the sixth season, one by one, Cersei had buried her children and now occupied the Iron Throne herself, killing dozens of people in the process. Her faithful twin brother and lover are still on her side.

In the first season, Jaime Lannister was a treacherous character with no sense of honor who pushed a child off a tower to hide an incestuous relationship with his sister and the queen.

Over the course of six seasons, Jaime loses his hair, his arm, and gains a conscience. More and more disappointed in his sister.

Just in case, the trailer for the seventh season. Suddenly you didn't see.