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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.

This season of Game of Thrones feels like fan fictionThis season of Game of Thrones feels like fan fiction
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what’s going to be the main cause of Cersei’s downfall?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what’s going to be the main cause of Cersei’s downfall?
Another Game of Thrones episode has leaked onlineAnother Game of Thrones episode has leaked online
Game of Thrones’ first AD on how Jon Snow almost became ‘a human kite’Game of Thrones’ first AD on how Jon Snow almost became ‘a human kite’
Game of Thrones’ current breakneck pace is gutting its most anticipated reunionsGame of Thrones’ current breakneck pace is gutting its most anticipated reunions
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 5, EastwatchThe Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 5, Eastwatch
In Game of Thrones’ latest episode, Eastwatch, the smallest scenes were more important than the big onesIn Game of Thrones’ latest episode, Eastwatch, the smallest scenes were more important than the big ones
Watch the lead-up scenes that explain Arya’s note in this week’s Game of Thrones episode, EastwatchWatch the lead-up scenes that explain Arya’s note in this week’s Game of Thrones episode, Eastwatch
The biggest reveal on tonight’s Game of Thrones was designed to make the audience scream at the screenThe biggest reveal on tonight’s Game of Thrones was designed to make the audience scream at the screen
Recapping the history of this week’s surprise appearance on Game of ThronesRecapping the history of this week’s surprise appearance on Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: which supposedly dead characters do you want to see return?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: which supposedly dead characters do you want to see return?
Game of Thrones’ cinematographer breaks down the ‘dragon-induced Armageddon’ in The Spoils of WarGame of Thrones’ cinematographer breaks down the ‘dragon-induced Armageddon’ in The Spoils of War
The good, the bad, and the ugly in Game of ThronesThe good, the bad, and the ugly in Game of Thrones
In spite of the leak, Sunday’s Game of Thrones was the most-watched episode so farIn spite of the leak, Sunday’s Game of Thrones was the most-watched episode so far
Leakers’ ransom video to HBO dismisses FBI ‘shoe makers’ and makes a House of Cards jokeLeakers’ ransom video to HBO dismisses FBI ‘shoe makers’ and makes a House of Cards joke
HBO hackers leak Game of Thrones stars’ phone numbers and addressesHBO hackers leak Game of Thrones stars’ phone numbers and addresses
How Game of Thrones pulled off last night’s dragon-filled loot train attackHow Game of Thrones pulled off last night’s dragon-filled loot train attack
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 4, The Spoils of WarThe Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 4, The Spoils of War
Game of Thrones, The Spoils of War is the dragon payoff we’ve been waiting forGame of Thrones, The Spoils of War is the dragon payoff we’ve been waiting for
Game of Thrones’ latest episode revisits a familiar dagger from season oneGame of Thrones’ latest episode revisits a familiar dagger from season one
Diving into Jon Snow’s history lesson from this week’s Game of ThronesDiving into Jon Snow’s history lesson from this week’s Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what’s Bran Stark’s ultimate role in the story?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what’s Bran Stark’s ultimate role in the story?
New Game of Thrones episode leak wasn’t part of HBO hackNew Game of Thrones episode leak wasn’t part of HBO hack
Latest Game of Thrones episode leaks online before TV broadcastLatest Game of Thrones episode leaks online before TV broadcast
Game of Thrones script and other HBO episodes reportedly leak online following hackGame of Thrones script and other HBO episodes reportedly leak online following hack
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 3, The Queen’s JusticeThe Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 3, The Queen’s Justice
Game of Thrones, The Queen’s Justice was about strategies falling apartGame of Thrones, The Queen’s Justice was about strategies falling apart
On Game of Thrones’ latest episode, the dead still drive the choices of the livingOn Game of Thrones’ latest episode, the dead still drive the choices of the living
The history behind Game of Thrones’ big face-offThe history behind Game of Thrones’ big face-off
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what romantic pairing are you rooting for?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what romantic pairing are you rooting for?
Can Theon Greyjoy still be saved?Can Theon Greyjoy still be saved?
Megan Farokhmanesh and Kaitlyn Tiffany
Read the love letter Jorah sent Daenerys on Game of Thrones this weekRead the love letter Jorah sent Daenerys on Game of Thrones this week
Game of Thrones’ worst characters died as they lived — being uselessGame of Thrones’ worst characters died as they lived — being useless
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 2, StormbornThe Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 2, Stormborn
Game of Thrones, Stormborn was a series of season 1 callbacksGame of Thrones, Stormborn was a series of season 1 callbacks
Tasha Robinson and Bryan Bishop
Game of Thrones’ greatest hero is still Olenna TyrellGame of Thrones’ greatest hero is still Olenna Tyrell
Watch the scene from Game of Thrones season 1 that sets up Tyrion’s secret message in StormbornWatch the scene from Game of Thrones season 1 that sets up Tyrion’s secret message in Stormborn
What’s the deal with greyscale in Game of Thrones’ latest episode?What’s the deal with greyscale in Game of Thrones’ latest episode?
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: who’s the real ‘prince who was promised’ to save Westeros?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: who’s the real ‘prince who was promised’ to save Westeros?
Game of Thrones’ new season 7 teaser promises every possible event ‘happening all at once’Game of Thrones’ new season 7 teaser promises every possible event ‘happening all at once’

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