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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.

16 million people watched Game of Thrones last night, making it the show’s most watched episode16 million people watched Game of Thrones last night, making it the show’s most watched episode
In Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere, the Stark sisters are back and out for bloodIn Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere, the Stark sisters are back and out for blood
Watch the season 4 Game of Thrones scene that explains the Hound’s actions in the season premiereWatch the season 4 Game of Thrones scene that explains the Hound’s actions in the season premiere
The Game of Thrones season 7 premiere was all about drawing memorable battle linesThe Game of Thrones season 7 premiere was all about drawing memorable battle lines
Lore of Thrones: Unpacking the final scene of Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiereLore of Thrones: Unpacking the final scene of Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere
Ed Sheeran made the most delightful cameo in the Game of Thrones season 7 premiereEd Sheeran made the most delightful cameo in the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere
Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what do you want to see happen to Cersei Lannister?Game of Thrones Hope Chest: what do you want to see happen to Cersei Lannister?
Refresh your memory of Game of Thrones’ tangled story with this five-minute recapRefresh your memory of Game of Thrones’ tangled story with this five-minute recap
This collection of Game of Thrones’ most beautiful (and gory) shots is surprisingly pleasantThis collection of Game of Thrones’ most beautiful (and gory) shots is surprisingly pleasant
Game of Thrones: 5 things to know before the premiereGame of Thrones: 5 things to know before the premiere
Watch the music video for an NYC punk band’s Arya Stark tributeWatch the music video for an NYC punk band’s Arya Stark tribute
Duolingo will soon offer lessons in Game of Thrones’ High ValyrianDuolingo will soon offer lessons in Game of Thrones’ High Valyrian
Fans created an animated Game of Thrones prequel to get HBO’s attentionFans created an animated Game of Thrones prequel to get HBO’s attention
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7 preview and a dwindling draft pool

Only Lannisters left alive

Kaitlyn Tiffany
The biggest Game of Thrones fans in the world are not what I thought they’d be

Fandom is growing up and reaching out

Kaitlyn Tiffany
Let this Game of Thrones chatbot refresh your memory on what everyone’s up toLet this Game of Thrones chatbot refresh your memory on what everyone’s up to
Game of Thrones’ sound designer on creating the ‘sensual’ relationship between Daenerys and her favorite dragonGame of Thrones’ sound designer on creating the ‘sensual’ relationship between Daenerys and her favorite dragon
Highlights from the dead characters’ panel at Con of ThronesHighlights from the dead characters’ panel at Con of Thrones
The Game of Game of Thrones is back: draft your swordsmen and monsters nowThe Game of Game of Thrones is back: draft your swordsmen and monsters now
Game of Thrones is a wildly unpredictable show with very predictable fansGame of Thrones is a wildly unpredictable show with very predictable fans
HBO isn’t done trolling Lady Stoneheart fansHBO isn’t done trolling Lady Stoneheart fans
The new Game of Thrones trailer teases war and a bloody winterThe new Game of Thrones trailer teases war and a bloody winter
This Game of Thrones compilation claims there were 150,966 deaths throughout the showThis Game of Thrones compilation claims there were 150,966 deaths throughout the show
Microsoft’s new Xbox Live Avatars are impressively diverse and customizableMicrosoft’s new Xbox Live Avatars are impressively diverse and customizable
Game of Thrones’ season 7 finale will be 81 minutes longGame of Thrones’ season 7 finale will be 81 minutes long
HBO may push Game of Thrones’ final season to 2019, and that wouldn’t be a bad thingHBO may push Game of Thrones’ final season to 2019, and that wouldn’t be a bad thing
Every Game of Thrones death re-created as a beautiful pop-up bookEvery Game of Thrones death re-created as a beautiful pop-up book
The huge plot points teased in Game of Thrones’ season 7 trailerThe huge plot points teased in Game of Thrones’ season 7 trailer
Kwame Opam, Sarah Smithers and 1 more
The new Game of Thrones season 7 trailer shows war is about to beginThe new Game of Thrones season 7 trailer shows war is about to begin
What we want from a Game of Thrones prequelWhat we want from a Game of Thrones prequel
Kwame Opam and Chaim Gartenberg
George R.R. Martin blogged a bunch of teasers about the Game of Thrones spinoffsGeorge R.R. Martin blogged a bunch of teasers about the Game of Thrones spinoffs
Can you guess which TV show lit 20 people on fire in one day?Can you guess which TV show lit 20 people on fire in one day?
Game of Thrones makes its stars two-factor their emails nowGame of Thrones makes its stars two-factor their emails now
HBO taps four writers to develop and pitch Game of Thrones spinoffsHBO taps four writers to develop and pitch Game of Thrones spinoffs
Game of Thrones’ seventh season promises to be all about shoulder padsGame of Thrones’ seventh season promises to be all about shoulder pads
Kill time until Winds of Winter with this Game of Thrones ‘crazy theory’ generatorKill time until Winds of Winter with this Game of Thrones ‘crazy theory’ generator
Game of Thrones’ first season 7 teaser trailer is hereGame of Thrones’ first season 7 teaser trailer is here
Game of Thrones’ last season will only be six episodes longGame of Thrones’ last season will only be six episodes long
Game of Thrones season 7 premieres on July 16thGame of Thrones season 7 premieres on July 16th
HBO is making Game of Thrones fans watch a block of ice meltHBO is making Game of Thrones fans watch a block of ice melt

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