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

The survivors mourn and burn the dead, then celebrate their victory.

During the feast, Daenerys uplifts the mood by legitimising Gendry as a Baratheon, naming him Lord of Storm’s End. Arya gently declines Gendry’s subsequent marriage proposal while Jaime and Brienne become lovers.

To protect her claim to the throne, Daenerys asks Jon to conceal his true parentage.

Bronn arrives and threatens Jaime and Tyrion, but spares them in exchange for being promised Highgarden castle.

Jon reveals his true parentage to Sansa and Arya, swearing them to secrecy. Wanting Jon as king, Sansa tells Tyrion, who informs Varys.

Arya and the Hound head for King’s Landing, separately bent on revenge.

Tormund returns north with the Wildlings, taking Ghost at Jon’s request.

Daenerys and her fleet set sail for King’s Landing, while Jon leads the Northern army. At Dragonstone, Euron’s navy ambushes Daenerys’ fleet, killing Rhaegal with ship-mounted ballistas. Missandei is taken hostage.

Daenerys considers seizing King’s Landing using dragonfire. Varys and Tyrion debate whether Jon would be a better ruler than Daenerys.

Jaime leaves to return to Cersei, despite Brienne’s pleas to stay. Cersei refuses Daenerys’ demand to surrender, and has Missandei beheaded before an enraged Daenerys and Grey Worm.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Nutter.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 05 May 2019.
• Running time: 54-82 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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