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Game of Thrones: the final season

As HBO airs season 8 of its hit show based on George R.R. Martin’s novels, we’ll be following every development

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Game of Thrones

With season 8, HBO’s Game of Thrones, based on George RR Martin’s bestselling books, finally comes to an end. Join The Verge as we navigate the character deaths, the battles for the throne of Westeros, the arcane politics, and the grotesquely complicated family dynamics of America’s favorite fantasy soap opera. From wild fan theories to books-vs.-show connections to creator conversations and controversies, we’re tracking the most compelling parts of this unprecedented cultural phenomenon.

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The Game of Thrones finale was the most watched HBO show of all time

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Game of Thrones’ final showdown comes down to what it means to be a good ruler

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Game of Thrones’ showrunners say Daenerys’ big decision was completely spontaneous

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Game of Thrones Hope Chest: underserved and absent characters

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Game of Thrones could be doing so much more with its big dragon metaphor

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For better or worse, the Iron Throne is Game of Thrones’ endgame

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Romance is dead on Game of Thrones

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HBO quietly removed the coffee cup from Game of Thrones

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HBO confirms that Game of Thrones’ Starbucks coffee cameo was a mistake

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