‘Game of Thrones:’ See Samwell Tarly Go From Coward to Maester-in-Training (Photos)

Sam (played by John Bradley), one of the most beloved characters on “Game of Thrones,” has grown a lot in the past seven seasons. Here’s a breakdown of his biggest moments, culminating in Sunday’s attempt to cure Greyscale. 

In Season 1, we are first introduced to Sam when he arrives as a fresh recruit for the Night’s Watch. He’s fat, cowardly and doesn’t really want to be there, but nonetheless befriends Jon Snow, who helps him come out of his shell. This is a friendship that will last the series, and has long been compared to the relationship between Frodo and Samwise Gamgee in “The Lord of the Rings.”