Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen shared a tragic and tumultuous relationship, even for Game of Thrones' standards. Stranded at opposite ends of the world for most of the series, Jon journeys beyond the Wall with the Night's Watch before rising and falling as King in the North. Daenerys begins the series as a meek and timid princess before she grows into a powerful queen during her struggles in Slaver's Bay.
The paths of the last Targaryens collide for the first time in season 7 after the Mother of Dragons makes her long-awaited return to Dragonstone. Jon and Daenerys accomplished a lot throughout their doomed alliance, including the defense of Westeros during the Night King's attack.
Jon Meets Daenerys - "The Queen's Justice" S7.E3
The last Targaryens finally came together in season 7's "The Queen's Justice," in one of the show's most anticipated encounters. Jon Snow arrives on Dragonstone to ally with the Dragon Queen, while Daenerys initially has her guard up around the King in the North, weary of the other monarch.
Jon and Daenerys' first meeting includes a powerful monologue from the Mother of Dragons, as well as an ominous warning about the Army of the Dead. Though they struggle to see eye to eye at first, the Targaryens soon find common ground.
Rendezvous In The Dragonglass Caves - "The Spoils Of War" S7.E4
Jon and Daenerys' meeting in the caves of dragonglass beneath Dragonstone is warmer than their first. The King in the North shows Dany pictures of the White Walkers drawn by the Children of the Forest, and the two reminisce about history.
Daenerys repeats Jon's words to Mance Rayder from season 5 to the stunned king. The Targaryen queen insists that Jon bend the knee to her, uniting Westeros under the dragon's reign once more.
Jon Meets Drogon - "Eastwatch" S7.E5
The Mother of Dragons returns victorious from her battle against the Lannisters in season 7's "Eastwatch." Jon meets Daenerys and Drogon on the cliffs of Dragonstone and shares a foreboding first meeting with the Targaryen queen's favorite child.
This scene hints at Jon's true identity as Aegon Targaryen, as well as his growing connection to Daenerys. Dany looks impressed with Jon and Drogon's rapport, while the King in the North appears almost envious at Jorah Mormont's return.
Daenerys Saves Jon - "Beyond The Wall" S7.E6
Season 7's "Beyond The Wall" was a pivotal point in the series that saw several characters face the truth about the threat beyond the Wall. The Army of the Dead descend upon Jon Snow and his companions as they attempt to capture a wight. All hope seems lost until Daenerys and the dragons arrive to save the day.
Daenerys loses her dragon Viserion in the process, while Jon falls behind and is saved by Coldhands. This moment signifies the true beginning of Jon and Dany's romance, as she risks everything to save Jon.
The King In The North Bends The Knee - "Beyond The Wall" S7.E6
In the aftermath of Viserion's death, Jon comforts Daenerys while recovering on the ship to King's Landing. The grieving Mother of Dragons vows to fight the Night King alongside Jon Snow, swearing her forces to his cause and pausing her war against Cersei.
A moved Jon swiftly bends the knee to Daenerys and swears allegiance to her as his sovereign monarch. The former king confesses his faith in Dany, proclaiming that his people will soon see her for what she truly is.
The Boat Ride To Winterfell - "The Dragon And The Wolf" S7.E7
The romantic feelings between Jon and Daenerys culminate on the voyage to White Harbour in season 7's "The Dragon And The Wolf." Jon seeks out his queen for a night of passion, while Tyrion casts a disapproving look at their union.
Jon and Dany's first night together is interspersed with the revelation of Jon's parentage. Through his visions, Bran witnesses the marriage of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, legitimizing Jon as the trueborn heir of House Targaryen.
Flight On The Dragons - "Winterfell" S8.E1
Jon unknowingly embraces his Targaryen blood in season 8's "Winterfell" as he accompanies Daenerys on a brief flight over the North. He bonds with Rhaegal, Dany's other surviving dragon, and soars through the skies with the other Targaryen as true equals.
Jon's flight on Rhaegal leads to another tender moment between the Targaryens. In "The Long Night," he is forced to mount Rhaegal once more alongside Daenerys and Drogon to protect Westeros from the White Walkers.
Daenerys Discovers The Truth - "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" S8.E2
Daenerys' world is shattered in season 8's "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms," when Jon tells her the truth about his parentage. The stunned queen discovers that Jon is her nephew, the trueborn son of Rhaegar, with a stronger claim to the Iron Throne.
The revelation is cut short by the Army of the Dead's arrival. Daenerys doesn't let the knowledge stop her from saving Jon's life during "The Long Night," though it ultimately led to the destruction of their relationship.
Jon Is Sworn To Secrecy - "The Last Of The Starks" S8.E4
The living survives their clash with the dead, though "The Last Of The Starks" depicts the slow unraveling of the Dragon Queen. Estranged from Jon and despised by the Northerners, Daenerys implores Jon to keep the secret of his parentage to himself, protecting her reign from rebellion.
This is a harrowing scene for the couple that sees Dany at her most desperate, but Jon is unable to reconcile with her after discovering the truth about his lineage. The Targaryens drift apart with dire consequences.
Ice Kills Fire - "The Iron Throne" S8.E6
Jon and Daenerys' romance culminated in the most tragic way it could. After the Mother of Dragons destroys King's Landing and declares war on the rest of the world, Tyrion encourages Jon to take drastic preventative measures. Jon kills Daenerys during an intimate embrace before her body is carried away by Drogon.
The romance between the last Targaryens was a sad story from start to finish. Jon's murder of Daenerys is the most heartbreaking scene in their doomed relationship. Along with their first meeting, their last goodbye remains one of the most important moments in their journey.