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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.

Game of Thrones’ series finale left some plastic water bottles on-screenGame of Thrones’ series finale left some plastic water bottles on-screen
All the questions HBO’s Game of Thrones never answeredAll the questions HBO’s Game of Thrones never answered
A million fans sign Game of Thrones petition, but it won’t stop them from being killed off tonightA million fans sign Game of Thrones petition, but it won’t stop them from being killed off tonight
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: should Daenerys be saved?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: should Daenerys be saved?
The real change in Game of Thrones’ Daenerys is in how other characters see herThe real change in Game of Thrones’ Daenerys is in how other characters see her
The Folio Society’s stunning edition of A Game of Thrones is coming in JulyThe Folio Society’s stunning edition of A Game of Thrones is coming in July
Angry Redditors are trying to Google bomb Game of Thrones writersAngry Redditors are trying to Google bomb Game of Thrones writers
Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones continue to dominate culture with MTV nominationsAvengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones continue to dominate culture with MTV nominations
Most of Game of Thrones’ problems could be solved with therapyMost of Game of Thrones’ problems could be solved with therapy
The next Star Wars movie hitting theaters in 2022 will be from Game of Thrones’ Benioff and WeissThe next Star Wars movie hitting theaters in 2022 will be from Game of Thrones’ Benioff and Weiss
The Game of Game of Thrones: who will win the world?The Game of Game of Thrones: who will win the world?
Game of Game of Thrones: season 8, episode 5, The Bells

Prepare for absolute carnage — and then some

Julia Alexander
Game of Thrones’ writers love their clumsy-fool characters and big, dumb gesturesGame of Thrones’ writers love their clumsy-fool characters and big, dumb gestures
Game of Thrones’ final showdown comes down to what it means to be a good rulerGame of Thrones’ final showdown comes down to what it means to be a good ruler
Game of Thrones’ showrunners say Daenerys’ big decision was completely spontaneousGame of Thrones’ showrunners say Daenerys’ big decision was completely spontaneous
A brief history of Cleganebowl, Game of Thrones’ best fan theoryA brief history of Cleganebowl, Game of Thrones’ best fan theory
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: underserved and absent charactersGame of Thrones Hope Chest: underserved and absent characters
Game of Thrones could be doing so much more with its big dragon metaphor

The parallels between dragons and high-tech combat could be fascinating and relevant

Jonathan Easton
For better or worse, the Iron Throne is Game of Thrones’ endgameFor better or worse, the Iron Throne is Game of Thrones’ endgame
Game of Thrones fan video imagines a beautiful Arya and the Hound buddy comedyGame of Thrones fan video imagines a beautiful Arya and the Hound buddy comedy
Romance is dead on Game of ThronesRomance is dead on Game of Thrones
Shannon Liao
How to remove a coffee cup from a video — for instance, Game of ThronesHow to remove a coffee cup from a video — for instance, Game of Thrones
HBO quietly removed the coffee cup from Game of ThronesHBO quietly removed the coffee cup from Game of Thrones
HBO confirms that Game of Thrones’ Starbucks coffee cameo was a mistakeHBO confirms that Game of Thrones’ Starbucks coffee cameo was a mistake
Game of Game of Thrones: season 8, episode 4, The Last of the Starks

A dance between mad queens

Julia Alexander
Game of Thrones’ latest episode left several important things offscreenGame of Thrones’ latest episode left several important things offscreen
Is that a Starbucks cup in Game of Thrones?Is that a Starbucks cup in Game of Thrones?
Lore of Thrones: the history behind Tyrion’s ‘five kings and queens’ dig at VarysLore of Thrones: the history behind Tyrion’s ‘five kings and queens’ dig at Varys
Game of Thrones’ showrunners think Sansa is a master manipulatorGame of Thrones’ showrunners think Sansa is a master manipulator
George R.R. Martin says that three of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoffs are ‘moving forward nicely’George R.R. Martin says that three of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoffs are ‘moving forward nicely’
Thanos and the Night King were fighting the exact same battleThanos and the Night King were fighting the exact same battle
Westeros deserves a much better hero than Jon SnowWesteros deserves a much better hero than Jon Snow
What’s behind all the weird online thirst for the Night King?What’s behind all the weird online thirst for the Night King?
Adi Robertson, Tasha Robinson and 2 more
Game of Thrones could have taken a page from how Avengers: Endgame handles deathGame of Thrones could have taken a page from how Avengers: Endgame handles death
Game of Thrones has spent three years foreshadowing The Long Night’s endingGame of Thrones has spent three years foreshadowing The Long Night’s ending
Game of Thrones cinematographer: it’s not me, it’s your TV settingsGame of Thrones cinematographer: it’s not me, it’s your TV settings
Game of Thrones’ writers don’t know what to do with their prophets and geniusesGame of Thrones’ writers don’t know what to do with their prophets and geniuses
People are live-streaming new Game of Thrones episodes on Twitch every weekPeople are live-streaming new Game of Thrones episodes on Twitch every week
No, the Night King is not a TargaryenNo, the Night King is not a Targaryen
Chaim Gartenberg
How to fix your TV settings for a rewatch of last night’s Game of ThronesHow to fix your TV settings for a rewatch of last night’s Game of Thrones

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