30 Predictions for Game of Thrones Season 7
By Sarah Weymes
20) Tormund will make a bid for Brienne’s heart… and get rejected
Season 6 saw fans of Tormund Giantsbane (isn’t everyone a fan of Tormund?) in a tizzy after he fell for Brienne of Tarth at first sight. The unlikely pairing has become one of the show’s most popular ever since, but don’t hold out hope for a romance between these two. Why? Because the lady ain’t interested. Those eagerly awaiting the arrival of an impossibly tall, ginger-haired baby may be waiting a long time.
Tormund’s lustful glances and awkward attempts at charm fell flat on Brienne, who seemed outright disturbed by the wildling’s interest. Perhaps she thought he was making fun of her — that’s certainly what she’s been used to — or perhaps she is still too innocent in the ways of romance to understand his true intentions, but either way, she’s made it clear that she isn’t desirous of his attention. Brienne is a female character with a tremendous amount of power and agency; she chooses to devote herself to those she feels deserve her loyalty. Right now, she is loyal to Sansa Stark and is more interested in serving her than in the possibility of romance.
Plus, Tormund isn’t Brienne’s type. She was once in love with Renly Baratheon, a man who couldn’t be more different to Tormund if he tried. Renly charmed her with his acceptance and kindness, and while Tormund isn’t exactly unwilling to accept people for their differences, he lacks the gentle, courtly charm that Renly possessed in spades.
And of course, there’s also the matter of the man with the golden hand. Fans who doubt Brienne’s love for Jaime Lannister may want to re-watch seasons 3 – 6.