'Game of Thrones' sneak peek images offer early glimpse into tense next chapter

Spoiler warning: The following post contains images from the next episode of Game of Thrones (Season 8, episode 2).

Let's get to theorizing, Thrones fans.

Ahead of Sunday, HBO has released 14 new photos from Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 2. From Jaime facing the music to a mysterious strategy session, this sneak peek doesn't reveal anything particularly unexpected — but in Westeros, where there's a detail, there's a theory. 

Here are all 14 photos, with some light speculation from Mashable's investigative Thrones squad.

Gilly, Sam, and Little Sam cuddle up

While this image is undeniably adorable, lingering moments of sentimentality rarely bode well for the Thrones characters in them. Here's hoping the events of episode 2 don't threaten this happy family. Read more...