Introduction

The sixth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on 24 April 2016, and concluded on 26 June 2016.

It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 50-60 minutes long.

Much of the season is made up of content not yet found in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, although a significant amount of material was used from A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons and the upcoming sixth novel The Winds of Winter, which Martin outlined to the show-runners. The series was adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

HBO ordered the season on 08 April 2014, together with the fifth season, which began filming in July 2015 primarily in Northern Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Iceland and Canada. The entire season cost over $100 million to produce.

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Outline

In a vision of the past, Brandon sees his father Ned, Uncle Benjen, their sister Lyanna, and young Hodor at Winterfell.

Edd returns to Castle Black with Tormund and a group of Wildlings, imprisoning Thorne and the other mutineers.

Tommen asks Cersei to help him be strong, as the High Sparrow threatens Jaime.

Astapor and Yunkai have reverted to slavery. Tyrion unchains Rhaegal and Viserion in the catacombs.

In Braavos, H’ghar determines Arya is ready to return to the House of Black and White.

Roose Bolton’s wife gives birth to a male heir; Ramsay murders Roose, his stepmother, and the baby.

Brienne tells Sansa that she encountered Arya.

Theon heads home to the Iron Islands. Euron Greyjoy also returns and murders his brother, King Balon.

Melisandre attempts and apparently fails to resurrect Jon, but after everyone leaves the room, Jon revives.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Jeremy Podeswa.
• Writer(s): Dave Hill.
• Release Date: 01 May 2016.
• Running time: 50-60 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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