" Kill the Boy " (Season 5, Episode 5) is a turning point where leaders across Westeros and Essos are forced to sacrifice their innocence to survive. The title refers to Maester Aemon’s advice to Jon Snow: "Kill the boy, and let the man be born". The North: Choices at the Wall
His decision alienates his steward, Olly, and many brothers who lost families to Wildling raids. Game of Thrones 5Г—5 : Kill the Boy
Jon Snow faces a mutinous Night’s Watch after deciding to rescue the Wildlings from Hardhome. " Kill the Boy " (Season 5, Episode
Maester Aemon tells Jon that a leader must ignore his heart and stiffen his resolve. Game of Thrones 5Г—5 : Kill the Boy