Game of thrones latest news season 8
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Here's the latest news and updates on Game of Thrones Season 8:
Release Date: The final season of Game of Thrones premiered on April 14, 2019, and concluded on May 19, 2019.
Episode Breakdown:
- "Winterfell" (April 14, 2019)
- "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (April 21, 2019)
- "The Long Night" (April 28, 2019)
- "The Last of the Starks" (May 5, 2019)
- "The Bells" (May 12, 2019)
- "The Iron Throne" (May 19, 2019)
Plot Summary:
The final season of Game of Thrones picks up where Season 7 left off, with the living preparing for the Great War against the Night King and his army of the dead. The season features epic battles, shocking plot twists, and emotional goodbyes.
Major Plot Twists:
- The Night King's defeat: The Night King is killed by Arya Stark, who uses her Valyrian steel dagger to stab him in the heart.
- Daenerys' descent into madness: Daenerys Targaryen, who was once the hero of the show, becomes increasingly tyrannical and mad, burning King's Landing to the ground and killing thousands of innocent people.
- Jon Snow's true identity: Jon Snow is revealed to be Aegon Targaryen, the trueborn son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, making him Daenerys' nephew and the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.
- The fate of the Stark siblings: Bran Stark is chosen as the new King of the Seven Kingdoms, while Arya Stark sets sail across the sea, leaving Westeros behind. Sansa Stark becomes the Queen in the North, ruling over an independent North.
- The fate of Cersei Lannister: Cersei Lannister is crushed by the rubble of the Red Keep, killing her and her brother Jaime.
Awards and Reception:
Game of Thrones Season 8 received mixed reviews from critics and fans, with some praising the show's epic scope and emotional moments, while others criticized the pacing, character development, and plot twists.
The season won several awards, including:
- 32 Primetime Emmy Awards
- 2 Golden Globe Awards
- 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Post-Show News:
- Prequel series: HBO has announced several prequel series set in the Game of Thrones universe, including House of the Dragon, which follows the Targaryen dynasty, and Bloodmoon, which takes place 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
- Cast updates: Many of the show's cast members, including Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, and Lena Headey, have moved on to other projects.
- Fan reactions: The show's finale sparked a heated debate among fans, with some praising the show's conclusion and others expressing disappointment and frustration.
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