Lord Samwell Tarly Eastwatch GOT Twitter Reactions

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Watching Samwell Tarly ignore Gilly as she uncovered the truth about Jon Snow's parentage was truly frustrating, but in retrospect, it seems like it may have been a blessing in disguise. When Gilly presented him with the info about Rhaegar Targaryen's annulment in last night's episode of Game of Thrones, Sam was in the midst of a bit of a professional crisis, which led him to packing up his family and getting the heck out of the Citadel. This also means he's giving up his dreams of being a Maester — which may not have happened if he had been paying the least bit of attention to the important news Gilly was offering — means something huge for House Tarly and both Sam and Gilly.

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Fairly early in last night's episode, we sadly had to watch poor hot Dickon get even hotter as he was burned to a crisp by Drogon. Perhaps even more significantly — though, admittedly much less sad — his father Randyll, Lord of House Tarly, was also killed by the dragon, which leaves Sam l the only remaining Tarly man.

Just as one must do to become a member of the Night's Watch, Maesters are required to give up their family ties and rights to inheritance. So, if Sam had not come to the professional crossroads and ultimately chosen to leave the Citadel, that would have been the end of House Tarly. Though he doesn't yet know that his father and brother are dead, Sam abandoned his Maester training last night, which means he's about to be a lord, and folks all over Twitter can't handle their excitement.

Just realized Sam is the Head of House Tarly. ?
— Dimp C (@KiissMyDimples) August 14, 2017

Oh, dear Sam. Go, take your place. House Tarly needs you now. Your best friend Frodo Targaryen needs you. The *realm* needs you #ThronesYall
— The Nerds of Color (@TheNerdsofColor) August 14, 2017

omg so does that mean sam is the only remaining heir for the house tarly omg
— ? (@sandriyeols) August 14, 2017

She took out Dickon and Randall Tarly. Sam is the only man left from his bloodline. #gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/GDY1pO2BQx
— Ladybuglizzie (@sagevalentine) August 14, 2017

Sam Tarly head of House Tarly?!! ????? #GameOfThrones #DemThrones pic.twitter.com/xJ516u6YeW
— Siyathuthuka (@22Mkhize) August 14, 2017

Dany be like: You're welcome, Sam Tarly!#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/P5FmmGssaK
— A., Kathy with an H (@UKnowNothingKat) August 14, 2017

Sam is the new Lord Tarly! #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall pic.twitter.com/CeY6gai6yR
— Dracarys (@DarthGeekonius) August 14, 2017

Not only are people excited that goodnatured Samwell has finally grown a spine and is about to have his time to shine, they're also thrilled that Gilly, a wildling, is about to become Lady Tarly. One Twitter user also pointed out that last season, Randyll acknowledged Little Sam as his grandson, which means he could inherit House Tarly one day, too. You know Randyll Tarly would have been so pissed if he knew this was what would become of his house when he died. And, that makes this storyline so much sweeter.

a concept: sam and gilly as lord and lady tarly ruling over horn hill, with little sam and two other sons. sworn fealty to house stark pic.twitter.com/Y5KjMXmLWh
— lucila?? (@alfiemadden) August 14, 2017

When u realize Tarly acknowledged little Sam as his grandson be4 he died & now little Sam is heir 2 house Tarly #ThronesYall #GamesOfThrones pic.twitter.com/LqEt9L8bnN
— Rosa Pineda (@Terra_Rosa) August 14, 2017

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