The episode concludes with one of the series' most significant departures from the source material at the time. A White Walker takes Craster's final baby to a ritual site in the far North. A figure later identified as the touches the infant, transforming its eyes into the icy blue of a White Walker. This confirmed for the first time that White Walkers are "made" from humans rather than simply being ancient ice monsters. Critical Reception

This report analyzes (Season 4, Episode 4), a pivotal episode of Game of Thrones that aired on April 27, 2014. Written by Bryan Cogman and directed by Michelle MacLaren, the episode is renowned for bridging major political shifts with a massive lore revelation regarding the White Walkers. Plot Overview

Bran Stark and his companions are captured by the mutineers at Craster’s Keep. Key Revelation: The Night King

[s4e4]: Oathkeeper

The episode concludes with one of the series' most significant departures from the source material at the time. A White Walker takes Craster's final baby to a ritual site in the far North. A figure later identified as the touches the infant, transforming its eyes into the icy blue of a White Walker. This confirmed for the first time that White Walkers are "made" from humans rather than simply being ancient ice monsters. Critical Reception

This report analyzes (Season 4, Episode 4), a pivotal episode of Game of Thrones that aired on April 27, 2014. Written by Bryan Cogman and directed by Michelle MacLaren, the episode is renowned for bridging major political shifts with a massive lore revelation regarding the White Walkers. Plot Overview [S4E4] Oathkeeper

Bran Stark and his companions are captured by the mutineers at Craster’s Keep. Key Revelation: The Night King The episode concludes with one of the series'