Game of Thrones is a brutal show. Kings are murdered, children are burned at the stake, fathers are beheaded, and life in general is a Hobbesian nightmare for every character. Yet of all the misery bestowed upon the show’s viewers, perhaps no development was as heartbreaking as the death of Hodor, the disyllabic simpleton who gruesomely sacrificed himself to save his comrades. The internet reaction was widespread and immediate — just check out the 10 best “Hold the Door” reactions for proof. That fan connection was a true testament to the acting of Kristian Nairn, a seven-foot behemoth from Northern [...]