Game of thrones news season 7
Here are some news and updates from Season 7 of Game of Thrones:
Episode 1: "Dragonstone"
- The season premiere set a new record for the most-watched HBO premiere, with 16.1 million viewers.
- The episode introduced the new characters of Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk) and the Sand Snakes (The Waif, Obara Sand, and Nymeria Sand).
Episode 2: "Stormborn"
- The episode featured the return of Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma) and her daughters, the Sand Snakes, who sought revenge against Cersei Lannister.
- The episode also introduced the character of Yara Greyjoy (Gemma Whelan), who allied with Daenerys Targaryen to take back the Iron Islands.
Episode 3: "The Queen's Justice"
- The episode featured the first meeting between Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister, which ended in a tense standoff.
- The episode also introduced the character of Ezzelino (Alexander Siddig), a slave trader who sold slaves to the Dothraki.
Episode 4: "The Spoils of War"
- The episode featured the epic battle between Daenerys' dragons and the Lannister army, which resulted in the destruction of King's Landing.
- The episode also introduced the character of Dickon Tarly (Tom Hopper), a loyalist of the Lannisters who was killed by Daenerys' dragon, Viserion.
Episode 5: "Eastwatch"
- The episode featured the introduction of the Night King, the main antagonist of the season, who was revealed to be the leader of the White Walkers.
- The episode also featured the introduction of the Hound (Rory McCann), who joined Jon Snow and his team to investigate the Night King.
Episode 6: "Beyond the Wall"
- The episode featured the team's journey beyond the Wall to capture a wight, a White Walker, to bring back to King's Landing to convince Cersei of the threat of the Night King.
- The episode also featured the death of Viserion, who was killed by the Night King and became an undead dragon, known as the "Ice Dragon".
Episode 7: "The Dragon and the Wolf"
- The season finale featured the meeting between Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen, which resulted in them sharing a romantic moment.
- The episode also featured the reveal that Jon Snow is actually Aegon Targaryen, the true heir to the Iron Throne.
- The episode ended with the Night King and his army marching towards King's Landing, setting the stage for the final season.
Awards and Nominations
- Game of Thrones won a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage), and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (David Benioff and D.B. Weiss).
- The show was also nominated for several Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series - Drama and Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Peter Dinklage).
Ratings
- The season averaged 12.1 million viewers per episode, making it the most-watched season of the show to date.
- The season finale, "The Dragon and the Wolf", was watched by 12.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season.