We're about ready to keel over with anticipation of HBO 'Game of Thrones' ninth episode "Blackwater," which adapts the most famous aspect of George R.R. Martin's novel 'A Clash of Kings'; the epic assault on Blackwater Bay!  Thankfully, HBO has been kind in feeding our inner direwolves with plenty of teases, talk and even a new poster, so what does the latest look have to offer?

Staging its first real battle sequence since the show's 2011 debut, this Sunday May 23 will see 'Game of Thrones' unleashing its most intense episode to date as King Stannis Baratheon and his army finally reaches Kings' Landing, hell-bent out ousting the usurper King Joffrey Lannister!  Even with all the might of his Golden Guard, a lifetime supply of "wildfire" and a masterfully witty imp tactician by his side, does poor Joffrey stand a chance?

And with yet another episode to go after "Blackwater," what will the fallout of such an epic battle be?  Might we be seeing a new king atop the Iron Thone when 'Game of Thrones' returns for season 3?  And what do Robb Stark, or even Daenerys Targaryen have to say about this?

Check out what's likely to be the final trailer for 'Game of Thrones' monumental 19th episode "Blackwater," and tell us if the clip drives your anticipation wild in the comments!  War is here!

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