‘Game of Thrones’ Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

Look, even the most epic shows aren’t perfect, and ‘Game of Thrones‘ definitely had a few moments that slipped through the cracks. As a devoted re-watcher, I’ve noticed some pretty clear mistakes – everything from modern coffee cups showing up in scenes where they shouldn’t, to little inconsistencies in what characters are wearing or doing. I’ve compiled a list of ten of these blunders, with enough detail so you can hunt them down yourself next time you’re lost in Westeros. It’s kind of fun spotting them, and honestly, it’s a little impressive how they tried to hide some of them in plain sight!

The coffee cup at Winterfell

In season 8, episode 4 of ‘Game of Thrones’ – specifically during the celebratory feast after the Battle of Winterfell – a modern coffee cup accidentally appeared on the table in front of Daenerys for a few shots. While the mistake was digitally removed from later versions of the show available on streaming and home video, it’s still visible in original broadcasts and some saved clips, appearing near Daenerys while Jon and Tormund are talking.

Water bottles in the Dragonpit

During the Dragonpit council scene in the final episode of ‘Game of Thrones,’ viewers spotted modern plastic water bottles accidentally left in the shot. One bottle was visible behind Samwell Tarly’s chair during a wide-angle view, and another appeared near a different council member’s chair later on. These bottles are most noticeable in shots where the camera is low to the ground and focuses on the benches.

Longclaw’s pommel seems to blink

In season 7, episode 6 of ‘Game of Thrones’ (‘Beyond the Wall’), viewers noticed something unusual during the scene on the frozen lake. As Jon Snow climbs out of the water and turns, a reflection on the wolf-head pommel of his sword briefly looks like an opening and closing eye. This wasn’t a deliberate visual effect, but a trick of the light and reflection, making the pommel appear to move. The moment quickly spread online because it seemed as if the sword hilt briefly came to life.

Melisandre’s necklace continuity

In season 4, Melisandre appears young while bathing, and she isn’t wearing her red necklace. Later, in season 6’s first episode, ‘The Red Woman,’ taking off the necklace reveals her aged appearance. This creates a plot inconsistency: does she *need* the necklace to stay young? Viewers can easily compare these scenes and notice the differing portrayal of the necklace’s power.

A bending sword in the Battle of the Bastards

As a huge ‘Game of Thrones’ fan, I’ve rewatched ‘Battle of the Bastards’ countless times, and I noticed something funny during the big clash between the Stark and Bolton armies. You can briefly see a prop sword actually *bend* when an extra swings it! It’s a quick shot, but definitely noticeable. I know they use rubber or foam weapons for safety during those massive fight scenes, but that one clearly didn’t quite hold up for the camera. It’s a small thing, but it always makes me smile knowing even a show this epic has little moments like that.

The Catspaw dagger redesign

The dagger used in the attempt on Bran’s life in season one reappears later in the series, but with a changed appearance. When Littlefinger shows the dagger to Bran in season seven, it looks different than it did originally. This updated version is the one Arya carries and uses throughout the rest of the show. Comparing images of the dagger from different seasons clearly shows the later design is more detailed than the earlier, simpler one.

Tyrion’s facial scar shifts over time

Tyrion Lannister gets a facial scar during the Battle of the Blackwater in season two. Throughout the rest of the series, the appearance of this scar – its size, how deep it looks, and where it is on his face – subtly changes from scene to scene. The makeup artists seem to have adjusted the prosthetic scar and its shading to work best with the lighting and camera angles. If you look closely at scenes from one episode to the next, you can notice these small differences.

Two water bottles in one council

As a dedicated viewer, I noticed something odd while rewatching the Dragonpit scene from the final season. Besides the bottle near Samwell Tarly, there was another plastic bottle visible near a different actor’s legs! It showed up in a wider shot as the camera moved across the benches – it was partially hidden under one and peeked out near ankle level. Luckily, the production team removed it in later edits, but those of us who watched the early broadcasts caught a glimpse of this little mistake.

Gendry’s fast travel chain

In season 7, episode 6, Gendry is tasked with a quick series of actions: running from a frozen lake to Eastwatch, sending a message to Dragonstone, and organizing a rescue – all shown happening very quickly. This sequence feels compressed because the distances and travel times don’t match up with how travel usually works in the show. The speed of this journey is noticeable, as earlier seasons generally showed travel taking much longer, whether by land or sea.

A disappearing necklace moment

Okay, so let’s talk about Melisandre. I was rewatching season 4, and there’s this really interesting detail in the bath scene. She’s looking incredibly youthful, and noticeably, she *isn’t* wearing her necklace. It’s a pretty long shot, you can definitely see it. Later on, the show establishes that the necklace is key to maintaining her appearance. That creates a bit of a disconnect when you watch those scenes back-to-back – she looks fantastic *without* it initially! It really struck me as a sign of how the showrunners gradually deepened and clarified the rules of her magic as the series went on. It’s a subtle thing, but it shows a real refinement in the storytelling.

I’m always rewatching ‘Game of Thrones,’ and I keep finding little mistakes! Have you noticed any slip-ups yourself? I’d love to hear about them – share your finds in the comments!

2025-10-15 13:16