Behind the scenes of the relationships between the stars of Game of Thrones

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Of the many Game of Thrones relationships, hardly any are as flat out adorable as that of brave knight Brienne and her sidekick/squire Pod. After filming wrapped for the show’s final season, both Gwendoline Christie and Daniel Portman shared the image you see here separately on their own accounts.

Portman called Christie his “dear, dear friend” and the “kindest, most committed, hardworking person” he’s ever met. Christie, meanwhile, said, “I love you and I miss you and I can’t wait to watch you bloom through the rest of your career!”