The Battle of Winterfell has come and gone, but scientific evidence of fans getting absolutely shook by all the tragic deaths and undead stabbing is here forever. Some Game of Thrones fans happened to have their smartwatches and other wristwear on during the episode’s high-stakes theatrics. It turns out a lot of them might want to watch their health a little more closely, as the episode evidently raised their heart rates and alerted their smartwatches.
First, you had the accessories that were just a bit too insistent.
My Smart watch buzzing at me the entire episode. NO. I CANT RELAX. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/qFVb2rWdxW
— Alaina Erickson (@laina_erickson) April 29, 2019
My heart is beating so fast, my smart watch asked if I needed medical attention! Yes… they turned Lyanna, you MF'ers! #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/hZ7owxFDPo
— Miss Mi (@MotorCityMiko) April 29, 2019
We’re honestly surprised no one is reporting accidental ambulance calls.
*watching Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3*
— bæchristine (@christinealiani) April 29, 2019
Apple Watch: *breathe*
Apple Watch: *Your Heart Rate is over 120 BPM*
Apple Watch: are you fucking good? #GameofThrones
Aye man. My heart rate went to almost 100 bpm. Game of Thrones is tew much pic.twitter.com/dk4yV5YfXc
— Kels 🦋💜 (@_MelaninMulan_) April 29, 2019
Some folks might have brought snacks and their fanciest sweatpants for the episode, but some folks were clearly getting their workout in while watching.
My heart rate whilst watching #GameOfThrones this morning was in ‘Fat burning Zone’ for the full duration. No spoilers but it’s a good one. #BattleOfWinterfell pic.twitter.com/pCAzRPY11n
— Tom Cross (@TomMCross_) April 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/yournewbff/status/1122679659479564293
Then, of course, you just had the folks who were stressed as hell.
My heart can't take this kinda stress. #battleofwinterfell #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/TRkylp29wN
— Maverick Malone (@Remi__Malone) April 29, 2019
Game of Thrones…. you’re breaking my heart…. literally my bpm is 125 rn
— Addie (@LoveCakes69) April 29, 2019
Game of Thrones Battle has me on the edge of my seat already! Only 15 minutes in n now an advert! Fitbit has my heart rate at 75 bpm and I’ve reset my arse to the back of the seat.
— Nelsonman (@ricNVsilva) April 29, 2019
I thoughtI was having heart attack, my resting heartbeat reached 127 bpm!!#GameofThrones#ForTheThrone pic.twitter.com/Zrzl8OByKs
— NamiTweets (@Nami_tweets) April 29, 2019
Heart rate hit 140 bpm at one point during Game of Thrones episode #GOTS8E3 #AryaStark #holyfuck #whatdidijustwatch
— Stephen Campbell (@SCampbell710) April 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/jenbee90/status/1122701448691712001
Then there’s this person, whose heart rate seemed to slow down right alongside the final scenes between the Night King, Bran, Arya, and perhaps Melisandre.
https://twitter.com/Jesssie150/status/1122752078655344641
This guy sounds like he could handle his own during the Battle of Winterfell, what with all the weightlifting and extreme couch cardio.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw1DtqgBu-1/?igshid=m1adyfxwsthd
It was a pulse-pounding episode if there ever was one. Relax that heart rate by reflecting on every major character who died during the battle, and what secrets there are to find in the episode’s final moments.
READ MORE:
- A very important dagger just showed showed up on ‘Game of Thrones’ (updated)
- How to watch ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8, episode 3 for free
- ‘Game of Thrones’ told us how the Battle of Winterfell would end 6 years ago
Want more reviews and interviews from Gavia Baker-Whitelaw? Sign up here to receive her biweekly geek culture newsletter.