"That was a goosebump moment" - the best Game of Thrones season 7 premiere reactions

You may not know this but the first episode of Game of Thrones season 7 aired last night. And some people have been talking about it.

There's was a lot to take in, from The Hound visiting a familiar house, to a cameo from Ed Sheeran. Whatever drew your eye, one thing was clear - people are very happy to have the show back. Let's take a look at some of the reactions:

Generally, happiness abounds

So happy to have Game of Thrones back, I've missed it! #GoT pic.twitter.com/Zggpa4gTZRJuly 17, 2017

#GoTS7Euron: "Here I am with a thousand ships, and two good hands" Very romantic if it wasn't from Game of Thrones! hahaJuly 17, 2017

My reaction to Game Of Thrones! #GOTS7 pic.twitter.com/iNsFR9yqIZJuly 17, 2017

I must have said YES QUEEN YES about 50 times during the Game Of Thrones premiereJuly 17, 2017

When Daenerys said"Shall we begin" that was a goosebumps moment#GOTS7 #WinterIsHere#GameOfThrones @GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/I3fbBA49gFJuly 17, 2017

A few people suffered from staying up late though (or trying to)

The Monday Morning Survival Kit when you've stayed up for the Game of Thrones premiere. #caffeineiscoming pic.twitter.com/Quf1XP9s2AJuly 17, 2017

I fell asleep before Game of Thrones and I have never been so mad at myself.July 17, 2017

Why am I always pregnant for #GameOfThrones season so I can't stay up?! Ugh. 😒kid better be cute.July 17, 2017

Wish I didn't stay up for Game of Thrones cause now I'm both tired and without anything to look forward to finishing work forJuly 17, 2017

Although the battle against spoilers is real for those that haven't seen it yet...

When you've seen Game of Thrones and it's now safe to go on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/LmPgvEeE19July 17, 2017

Me defending myself against Game of Thrones spoilers #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/37PU47AiLBJuly 17, 2017

Me avoiding Game of thrones spoilers like #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/Md5CjfnL4WJuly 17, 2017

The Ed Sheeran fans were happy

I am sooooooo happy that @edsheeran was on game of thrones. The best episode EVER #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/9sRkeAQqCCJuly 17, 2017

*a man is singing*Sounds like Ed Sheeran but how can he be in game of thrones.*Ed Sheeran*Wtf#GoTS7July 17, 2017

ED SHEERAN IS REALLY A PART OF GAME OF THRONES IM SCREAMING #WinterisHere pic.twitter.com/Ff6vFUPWbpJuly 17, 2017

Aaand lot of people made more or less the same joke

Top Three Characters I've wanted to see murdered on Game of Thrones 3. Joffrey2. Ramsey1. Ed SheeranJuly 17, 2017

Not everyone's bothered though AND THEY REALLY WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT

😐 How can Game Of Thrones be popular? Just saw 2.4 million of people tweeted about one of the episodes. I don't get it... pic.twitter.com/I1X4zUNWoMJuly 17, 2017

I tweet for those of us who dont watch Game of thrones and dont care.. 🍺🍺😊July 17, 2017

Scrolling through Twitter today when you don't watch Game of Thrones and gave up on Doctor Who years ago pic.twitter.com/3iTFC59hutJuly 17, 2017

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