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Game of Thrones

With season 8, HBO’s Game of Thrones, based on George RR Martin’s bestselling books, finally comes to an end. Join The Verge as we navigate the character deaths, the battles for the throne of Westeros, the arcane politics, and the grotesquely complicated family dynamics of America’s favorite fantasy soap opera. From wild fan theories to books-vs.-show connections to creator conversations and controversies, we’re tracking the most compelling parts of this unprecedented cultural phenomenon.

The new season of Game of Thrones will spoil the booksThe new season of Game of Thrones will spoil the books
Watch two new clips from Game of Thrones season 5Watch two new clips from Game of Thrones season 5
11 new trailers you should watch this week

All the shows and movies you should be looking out for

Jacob Kastrenakes
Game of Thrones’ fifth season will air simultaneously worldwide each weekGame of Thrones’ fifth season will air simultaneously worldwide each week
Watch the new Game of Thrones trailer that debuted during Apple’s Watch eventWatch the new Game of Thrones trailer that debuted during Apple’s Watch event
The first poster for Game of Thrones season 5 is truly epicThe first poster for Game of Thrones season 5 is truly epic
Game of Thrones world premiere to be held in London’s bloodiest landmarkGame of Thrones world premiere to be held in London’s bloodiest landmark
Game of Thrones characters still alive in the books will die in Season FiveGame of Thrones characters still alive in the books will die in Season Five
Game of Thrones pop-up restaurant opens in London for three-day feastGame of Thrones pop-up restaurant opens in London for three-day feast
Watch the trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5Watch the trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5
Every episode of Game of Thrones should be on IMAXEvery episode of Game of Thrones should be on IMAX
Watch the leaked trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5Watch the leaked trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5
Watch how Game of Thrones came to IMAX in this exclusive clipWatch how Game of Thrones came to IMAX in this exclusive clip
Game of Thrones’ Sansa Stark is Jean Grey in 2016’s X-Men: ApocalypseGame of Thrones’ Sansa Stark is Jean Grey in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse
Game of Thrones screenings pushed to add more IMAX theatersGame of Thrones screenings pushed to add more IMAX theaters
Game of Thrones’ fifth season will debut on April 12thGame of Thrones’ fifth season will debut on April 12th
Gibson built Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne out of guitars and took it to CES
Game of Thrones is coming to IMAX theatersGame of Thrones is coming to IMAX theaters
Game of Thrones is most torrented show of 2014Game of Thrones is most torrented show of 2014
Marco Polo is Netflix’s $90 million rip-off of Game of Thrones
The Game of Thrones video game is off to a slow, but promising, start

New characters means a lot of introductions

Andrew Webster
‘Game of Thrones’ teasers begin with Arya Stark’s darkness‘Game of Thrones’ teasers begin with Arya Stark’s darkness
Watch the first trailer for Telltale’s ‘Game of Thrones’ video gameWatch the first trailer for Telltale’s ‘Game of Thrones’ video game
Telltale’s ‘Game of Thrones’ game will premiere ‘soon’Telltale’s ‘Game of Thrones’ game will premiere ‘soon’
‘Game of Thrones’ stars sign for seventh season‘Game of Thrones’ stars sign for seventh season
Watch a ‘Game of Thrones’ star create planets in this sci-fi short filmWatch a ‘Game of Thrones’ star create planets in this sci-fi short film
What if ‘Game of Thrones’ was a Hitchcock movie?What if ‘Game of Thrones’ was a Hitchcock movie?
‘Game of Thrones’ season five will go on without Hodor‘Game of Thrones’ season five will go on without Hodor
See the visual effects that bring ‘Game of Thrones’ to lifeSee the visual effects that bring ‘Game of Thrones’ to life
Telltale Games releases new details about ‘Game of Thrones’ video game seriesTelltale Games releases new details about ‘Game of Thrones’ video game series
Watch the full ‘Game of Thrones’ Comic-Con 2014 panelWatch the full ‘Game of Thrones’ Comic-Con 2014 panel
Watch Weird Al add lyrics to the ‘Game of Thrones’ theme songWatch Weird Al add lyrics to the ‘Game of Thrones’ theme song
Watch The Mountain from ‘Game of Thrones’ become Europe’s Strongest ManWatch The Mountain from ‘Game of Thrones’ become Europe’s Strongest Man
Some ‘Game of Thrones’ fans have already worked out its biggest secretsSome ‘Game of Thrones’ fans have already worked out its biggest secrets
This is the world of ‘Game of Thrones’ as a subway mapThis is the world of ‘Game of Thrones’ as a subway map
Here’s the new cast of ‘Game of Thrones,’ and a blooper reel from last seasonHere’s the new cast of ‘Game of Thrones,’ and a blooper reel from last season
The special effects that make ‘Game of Thrones’ seem realThe special effects that make ‘Game of Thrones’ seem real
Swords and synths collide in ‘Game of Thrones’ intro from the 1980sSwords and synths collide in ‘Game of Thrones’ intro from the 1980s
Becoming a White Walker: how one man turns into a terrifying ‘Game of Thrones’ villain

Ross Mullan is the man behind the makeup

Aaron Souppouris
Learn to speak Dothraki like a ‘Game of Thrones’ horse lordLearn to speak Dothraki like a ‘Game of Thrones’ horse lord

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