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

Even the biggest shows slip up once in a while, and ‘Game of Thrones’ left a handful of on-screen goofs that fans can spot on a rewatch. From stray cups to continuity blips, these are clear, documented hiccups you can point to in specific scenes and episodes. Here are ten mistakes with enough detail so you can find them fast the next time you dive back into Westeros. Have fun hunting them down and seeing how the production tried to hide them in plain sight.

The coffee cup at Winterfell

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During the feast in ‘The Last of the Starks’ in season 8 episode 4, a modern coffee cup sits on the table in front of Daenerys for several shots. The cup appears during the celebration after the Battle of Winterfell while characters mingle and toast. It was later digitally removed in streaming updates and home releases. If you watch early broadcasts or preserved clips, the cup is visible near Daenerys as Jon and Tormund chat.

Water bottles in the Dragonpit

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In the Dragonpit council scene in ‘The Iron Throne’ in season 8 episode 6, plastic water bottles can be seen near the feet of a couple of cast members. One sits partly behind Samwell Tarly’s chair in a wide shot of the gathering. Another appears near the chair of a different council member in a later angle. These bottles are easiest to spot when the camera is low and the benches fill the frame.

Longclaw’s pommel seems to blink

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During the frozen lake sequence in season 7 episode 6 ‘Beyond the Wall’, a reflection on the direwolf pommel of Jon Snow’s sword looks like an eye opening and closing. The moment happens as Jon pulls himself from the water and turns, catching light on the metal. It is a trick of reflection rather than a visual effect, but it reads as movement on the hilt. The shot circulated widely because the pommel face appears animated for a split second.

Melisandre’s necklace continuity

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Melisandre is shown youthful in a bath scene in season 4 without her red necklace visible. In season 6 episode 1 ‘The Red Woman’, removing that same necklace reveals her true elderly form. The season 4 scene creates a continuity conflict about whether the necklace is required to maintain her appearance. Viewers can compare the shots to see the difference in how the pendant’s role is presented.

A bending sword in the Battle of the Bastards

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In the melee of season 6 episode 9 ‘Battle of the Bastards’, one background weapon visibly bends on impact, indicating a rubber prop. This occurs during the crush of bodies when Stark and Bolton forces collide. The shot is quick but clear enough to show the blade flexing as an extra swings. Prop weapons like this are common for safety, but the bend slips through in the final cut.

The Catspaw dagger redesign

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The assassin’s blade from Bran’s season 1 attack returns much later with notable changes to its hilt and detailing. When Littlefinger presents the weapon to Bran in season 7, the prop’s look differs from its early appearance. The later version is the one Arya carries and uses frequently. Side-by-side frames show the earlier dagger’s simpler lines compared to the more ornate later design.

Tyrion’s facial scar shifts over time

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After the Battle of the Blackwater in season 2 episode 9, Tyrion receives a long cut across his face. Across later episodes and seasons the scar’s length, depth, and placement vary between scenes. Makeup teams appear to adjust the prosthetic and shading depending on lighting and camera needs. Comparing close-ups from consecutive episodes reveals the shifting contours.

Two water bottles in one council

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In addition to the bottle near Samwell Tarly, another plastic bottle shows up by the legs of a different actor in the same Dragonpit sequence of season 8 episode 6. It appears in a separate wide shot when the camera pans along the benches. The second bottle sits partly under the bench and peeks out at ankle height. Both bottles were erased in later versions, but early airings captured the slip.

Gendry’s fast travel chain

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In season 7 episode 6, events require Gendry to run from the frozen lake to Eastwatch, send a raven to Dragonstone, and set up a rescue within a short on-screen interval. The sequence compresses distance and time beyond what is established elsewhere in the series. Mapping the journey shows a chain of steps that would ordinarily take much longer in the show’s world. The rapid turnaround stands out because prior seasons emphasize slower overland and sea travel.

A disappearing necklace moment

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In season 4’s bath scene, Melisandre steps out with no visible necklace in a sustained shot, yet her youthful glamour remains. Later storytelling ties her appearance to the pendant, which creates a specific mismatch with that earlier depiction. The two presentations are easy to verify by watching the scenes back to back. The difference highlights how the show refined the Red Priestess’s magic over time.

Got another ‘Game of Thrones’ slip you can point to on a rewatch? Share the ones you’ve spotted in the comments.