"Game of Thrones" Season 5, Episode 5, "Kill the Boy," picks up with Jon Snow as he tries to convince the members of the Night's Watch to support his plan to ally with the Wildlings and fight the White Walkers together. Meanwhile, in Meereen, Daenerys Targaryen is facing increased unrest from the Sons of the Harpy, and she must decide whether to reopen the fighting pits or risk losing control of her city.
In King's Landing, Cersei Lannister is still trying to protect her power, and she enlists the help of the Mountain to torture a member of the Sparrows in order to extract information about their plans. However, she is soon caught up in a power struggle with the High Sparrow, who has taken control of the city and is using his new-found power to challenge the Lannisters.
In Braavos, Arya Stark continues her training as a Faceless Man, but she is struggling with the idea of becoming "no one" and giving up her identity. Meanwhile, in the North, Sansa Stark is facing her own challenges as she tries to find a way to escape from Winterfell and the control of Ramsay Bolton.
The episode ends with a powerful scene in which Jon Snow decides to "kill the boy" and embrace his leadership role as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He orders the death of Janos Slynt, who has been obstructing his plans, and demonstrates his strength and determination to lead the Night's Watch in the fight against the White Walkers.
In summary, "Kill the Boy" highlights the continued power struggles and challenges faced by each of the main characters as they navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of Westeros. The episode sets the stage for further struggles and battles, both political and physical, as each character tries to achieve their own goals and secure their place in the world. The themes of leadership, power, and identity are already starting to emerge, setting the stage for a thrilling season of "Game of Thrones."
