Drogo

But first, she needs to overcome the devastating dilemmas from the last episode, namely Drogo's fatal injury and the possible loss of her unborn child.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on Daenerys, Drogo and Dothraki Jeggings 2011

But first, she needs to overcome the devastating dilemmas from the last episode, namely Drogo's fatal injury and the possible loss of her unborn child.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on Daenerys, Drogo and Dothraki Jeggings 2011

It would also be odd for him to call Drogo "Little Brother".

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As Drogo, that isn't much of a suprise, but totally, i think that is a shame as he would make a great bloodrider.

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That said, if you think "no huge thing" is a clue, why wouldn't you make the assumption that if whomever was cut was "no huge thing" that it's GRRM's way of telling you that a huge character such as Drogo is not the one who was cut?

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Daenerys joins Drogo and the witch in the funeral pyre to finally show that she's a true Targaryen, one with the blood of the dragon running through her.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on the Fiery Finale: "Dragons Trump Everything" 2011

And if it weren't for Mirri Maz Duur, then Drogo, her Sun and Stars, would still be around.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on the Fiery Finale: "Dragons Trump Everything" 2011

Daenerys took it upon herself to end the mockery of Drogo's not-quite-life, but in doing so, lost him for good.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on the Fiery Finale: "Dragons Trump Everything" 2011

It's weird how much Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) cares for Daenerys (Emilia Clarke).

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She really is a completely changed woman after Drogo dies.

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke on the Fiery Finale: "Dragons Trump Everything" 2011