Game Of Thrones' New Trailer Makes Us Sad About The Red Wedding All Over Again

After watching this suspenseful new trailer for series 4, we're officially starting a countdown

Game Of Thrones new trailer
Game Of Thrones new trailer
(Image credit: HBO)

After watching this suspenseful new trailer for series 4, we're officially starting a countdown

Game Of Thrones nearly broke us last series with the shocking Red Wedding and the death of nearly every main character.

So we're almost too scared (and heartbroken) to watch series 4. Almost.

After watching the new trailer for the hit drama, all those heart-wrenching feelings from the last series came rushing back.

The video opens with a somber Sansa Stark mourning the death of her family with her forced husband, Tyrion Lannister.

Game Of Thrones new trailer

Game Of Thrones new trailer
(Image credit: HBO)

'Do you know what they did to my brother and my mother?' she asks. 'I lie awake all night thinking about how they died.'

We also see her half-brother, Jon Snow, dealing with their tragic deaths. 'All that time I was gone...the world has fallen apart,' he says.

The fast-moving trailer takes us swiftly through most of the (remaining) main characters, giving us tiny teases of their current states.

We see Sersei Lannister plotting with a mystery man, Arya Stark journeying with the Hound, Jaime Lannister attempting a one-handed sword fight and Ygritte explaining Jon Snow's escape to her tribe.

Of course, there's ample screen time given to everyone's favourite blonde queen. (Obviously we're talking about Daenerys Targaryen here, not Sersei.)

Game Of Thrones new trailer

Game Of Thrones new trailer
(Image credit: HBO)

The Mother of Dragons receives some words of wisdom from her trusted advisor: 'Sometimes it is better to answer in justice with mercy.'

But, as expected, Emilia Clarke's stubborn (and completely badass) character will do what she pleases. 'I will answer in justice with justice

Game Of Thrones returns to Sky Altantic on 7 April to find out.

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