Introduction

The eighth and final season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones, produced by HBO, premiered on 14 April 2019 and concluded on 19 May 2019.

Unlike the first six seasons, which consisted of ten episodes each, and the seventh season, which consisted of seven episodes, the eighth season consists of only six episodes.

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Outline

Upon reaching Winterfell with their combined armies, Jon and Daenerys learn the Army of the Dead has breached the Wall, and the Night King commands the undead Viserion. The Northern Houses and their allies rally around Winterfell but distrust Daenerys and doubt Cersei’s pledge to send troops.

Euron returns to King’s Landing with the Golden Company and entices Cersei to consummate their union. Cersei, through Qyburn, hires Bronn to assassinate Tyrion and Jaime.

Theon rescues Yara, who then sets out to retake the Iron Islands, while Theon returns to Winterfell.

There, Jon is reunited with Arya. Jon and Daenerys ride the dragons and deepen their bond. Daenerys wants to reward Sam for saving Jorah then realises that she executed his father and brother. Sam tells Jon that he is actually Aegon Targaryen.

At House Umber’s seat, Last Hearth, Tormund and Beric encounter Edd and other Night’s Watch members. They find the castle’s occupants dead, and the wight of Ned Umber is left as a gruesome message.

Jaime arrives at Winterfell where Bran awaits him.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Nutter.
• Writer(s): Dave Hill.
• Release Date: 14 April 2019.
• Running time: 54-82 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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