The wait is finally over as ‘Game of Thrones’ released its first episode of the last and final season today. Having made us wait for more than two years as the last we saw the show was in 2017 -- it kept its promise of entertaining the audience with each important character having something to add.&nbsp; 
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All those who haven’t seen the first episode still, the article is loaded with spoilers, so go ahead at your own risk.&nbsp; 
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The episode started with Arya Stark looking on as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow ride to Winterfell with her army of the Unsullied and Dothraki by her side. The Starks and the other Northerners don’t feel too happy on seeing them. It is revealed in this episode to the Northerners that Jon has sworn his loyalty to Queen Daenerys and is no longer the King of the North. Nobody likes the idea, not even the sisters Arya and Sansa. This could possibly create a rift between the Northerners in the future episodes to come as it's established before that they don’t trust any foreigner but only one of their own. They rallied behind Jon in the last season but whether they continue to do so in the future episodes, is difficult to say. 
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There were also some major reunions, like Jon and Bran Stark, the youngest of the Stark alive who meet for the first time after the first season. Sansa&nbsp;and Tyrion Lannister also meet for the first time after they last saw each other at Joffrey Baratheon’s wedding where both were charged for his murder. They discuss the murder and how they survived this long. Jon and Arya Stark also have a reunion-of-sorts when they discuss how she still keeps her needle that Jon had gifted her before they parted ways. Between them, Arya gives him a powerful message to remember that he is part of the Stark family and he should remember where his loyalty lies.&nbsp; 
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Jaime reaches Winterfell and sees Bran for the first time since he threw him off the tower in season 1. It's possible that he learns something about himself from Bran, now that the Stark sees visions and can tell something more about what happened really when the Kingslayer killed the Mad King.&nbsp; 
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Greyjoys also get their due screen time as siblings Yara and Theon reunite when he saves her from Euron’s captivity and she sails to the Iron Islands while Theon goes to Winterfell to fight with the Starks. The Greyjoys and their lands could prove beneficial to the Stark-Targaryen clan as it's noted before that the White Walkers can't swim.&nbsp; 
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Westeros is quite peaceful in the episode with what we are sure is just lull before the storm. Cersei is obviously up to something, we have been thinking like that ever since she agreed to send her Army to fight the Walkers. Her Hand also mentions that the Queen has other plans for the Targaryen girl. He then offers a crossbow to Bronn saying the Queen wants him to kill Queen’s treasonous brothers, that is if they survive the North expedition, as part of “poetic justice”. If you remember, this is the same crossbow with which Tyrion killed father Tywin Lannister when he discovered his lover Shae in Tywin’s bed. This is the same crossbow that Joffrey used to keep and has killed some with.&nbsp; 
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Meanwhile, there’s a lot of romance and passion between Daenerys and Jon in the episode. Everyone agrees in Winterfell that they make a good couple but what takes the cake is that Jon finally sits on a dragon and flies with Daenerys. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-8-episode-2-trailer-jamie-lannister-is-at-daenerys-court-210478">Watch the trailer of the second episode here.&nbsp;</a> 
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Jon also gets to meet Samwell Tarly who tells him that he is the true heir to the Iron Throne as he is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark and that Ned kept his word by not telling anyone the truth. Sam also learns the truth of her father and brother getting killed by Daenerys when they refused to bend the knee. This could prove vital in Sam turning Jon against Daenerys, also after he revealed that Jon is the true heir and not the silver-haired girl who is now her proven aunt. Sam's words hint at a possible future when he asks Jon whether she will&nbsp;give up her crown to save the people like you did? 
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Among other things, Night King kills Lord Umber to send a message to the Northerners. Arya meets Gendry (Bastard of Robert Baratheon), Tormund and all others at Castle Black are finding their way out as a portion of the Wall has caved in and the ‘Winter is here’.&nbsp; 
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Next episode will air next Monday.

The wait is finally over as ‘Game of Thrones’ released its first episode of the last and final season today. Having made us wait for more than two years as the last we saw the show was in 2017 -- it kept its promise of entertaining the audience with each important character having something to add.

The wait is finally over as ‘Game of Thrones’ released its first episode of the last and final season today. Having made us wait for more than two years as the last we saw the show was in 2017 -- it kept its promise of entertaining the audience with each important character having something to add. All those who haven’t seen the first episode still, the article is loaded with spoilers, so go ahead at your own risk. The episode started with Arya Stark looking on as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow ride to Winterfell with her army of the Unsullied and Dothraki by her side. The Starks and the other Northerners don’t feel too happy on seeing them. It is revealed in this episode to the Northerners that Jon has sworn his loyalty to Queen Daenerys and is no longer the King of the North. Nobody likes the idea, not even the sisters Arya and Sansa. This could possibly create a rift between the Northerners in the future episodes to come as it's established before that they don’t trust any foreigner but only one of their own. They rallied behind Jon in the last season but whether they continue to do so in the future episodes, is difficult to say. There were also some major reunions, like Jon and Bran Stark, the youngest of the Stark alive who meet for the first time after the first season. Sansa and Tyrion Lannister also meet for the first time after they last saw each other at Joffrey Baratheon’s wedding where both were charged for his murder. They discuss the murder and how they survived this long. Jon and Arya Stark also have a reunion-of-sorts when they discuss how she still keeps her needle that Jon had gifted her before they parted ways. Between them, Arya gives him a powerful message to remember that he is part of the Stark family and he should remember where his loyalty lies. Jaime reaches Winterfell and sees Bran for the first time since he threw him off the tower in season 1. It's possible that he learns something about himself from Bran, now that the Stark sees visions and can tell something more about what happened really when the Kingslayer killed the Mad King. Greyjoys also get their due screen time as siblings Yara and Theon reunite when he saves her from Euron’s captivity and she sails to the Iron Islands while Theon goes to Winterfell to fight with the Starks. The Greyjoys and their lands could prove beneficial to the Stark-Targaryen clan as it's noted before that the White Walkers can't swim. Westeros is quite peaceful in the episode with what we are sure is just lull before the storm. Cersei is obviously up to something, we have been thinking like that ever since she agreed to send her Army to fight the Walkers. Her Hand also mentions that the Queen has other plans for the Targaryen girl. He then offers a crossbow to Bronn saying the Queen wants him to kill Queen’s treasonous brothers, that is if they survive the North expedition, as part of “poetic justice”. If you remember, this is the same crossbow with which Tyrion killed father Tywin Lannister when he discovered his lover Shae in Tywin’s bed. This is the same crossbow that Joffrey used to keep and has killed some with. Meanwhile, there’s a lot of romance and passion between Daenerys and Jon in the episode. Everyone agrees in Winterfell that they make a good couple but what takes the cake is that Jon finally sits on a dragon and flies with Daenerys. Watch the trailer of the second episode here. Jon also gets to meet Samwell Tarly who tells him that he is the true heir to the Iron Throne as he is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark and that Ned kept his word by not telling anyone the truth. Sam also learns the truth of her father and brother getting killed by Daenerys when they refused to bend the knee. This could prove vital in Sam turning Jon against Daenerys, also after he revealed that Jon is the true heir and not the silver-haired girl who is now her proven aunt. Sam's words hint at a possible future when he asks Jon whether she will give up her crown to save the people like you did? Among other things, Night King kills Lord Umber to send a message to the Northerners. Arya meets Gendry (Bastard of Robert Baratheon), Tormund and all others at Castle Black are finding their way out as a portion of the Wall has caved in and the ‘Winter is here’. Next episode will air next Monday.

'Game of Thrones' season 8 episode 1 was all about reunions, Jon Snow & his dragon and thankfully no White Walkers

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season.

As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters.

Here is what they told a packed theatre at the pop culture fan convention:

Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark)

"I can't imagine his government is a barrel of laughs. It's probably quite serious."

"To all intents and purposes Westeros is now a surveillance state, with Bran aware of everything everyone is doing."

Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)

"I'm sure she's having a wonderful time like Dora the Explorer, minus the bob. But maybe she cut a bob in, you know? West of Westeros might like the bob."

"I don't think being with a partner is what would make her feel the most at home or the most fulfilled."

"They (Arya and Gendry) probably see each other at like a friend's wedding and are like 'Oh hey, good to see you -- how are you doing?'"

Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth)

&nbsp;"I thought it was a nice end to the small council in King's Landing. I'm generally optimistic."

"I think the spin-off should be 'Better Call Davos.' It's a thousand dollar idea."

John Bradley (Samwell Tarly)

"Relationships (in the small council) must have soured by now."

"There's some drama involved in a group of people who don't like each other but they're forced to exist. It basically turns into 'The Office'."

"It's not going to be an easy life for anybody."

Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm)

"I think he's starting a new society like Wakanda."

"He's keeping his promise to Missandei. He's sitting on the beach drinking pina coladas and protecting everyone."

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season. As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters.

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season. As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters. Here is what they told a packed theatre at the pop culture fan convention: Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark) "I can't imagine his government is a barrel of laughs. It's probably quite serious." "To all intents and purposes Westeros is now a surveillance state, with Bran aware of everything everyone is doing." Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) "I'm sure she's having a wonderful time like Dora the Explorer, minus the bob. But maybe she cut a bob in, you know? West of Westeros might like the bob." "I don't think being with a partner is what would make her feel the most at home or the most fulfilled." "They (Arya and Gendry) probably see each other at like a friend's wedding and are like 'Oh hey, good to see you -- how are you doing?'" Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth) "I thought it was a nice end to the small council in King's Landing. I'm generally optimistic." "I think the spin-off should be 'Better Call Davos.' It's a thousand dollar idea." John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) "Relationships (in the small council) must have soured by now." "There's some drama involved in a group of people who don't like each other but they're forced to exist. It basically turns into 'The Office'." "It's not going to be an easy life for anybody." Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm) "I think he's starting a new society like Wakanda." "He's keeping his promise to Missandei. He's sitting on the beach drinking pina coladas and protecting everyone."

What happened next to Game of Thrones characters? The cast explain

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who played the role of Bran Stark in the insanely popular HBO show `Game of Thrones`, is clearing up another mystery related to the series` ending.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-emilia-clarke-promises-game-of-thrones-finale-to-unpredictable-137466">final episode of the show</a> featured many surprising moments but one of the biggest was- who gets to sit on the iron throne and rules over Westeros?

After a number of twists, Wright`s character was crowned as the king of the six kingdoms (excluding Winterfell) and dubbed Bran the Broken.&nbsp;

Fans and critics alike weren`t very happy with Bran`s ascent into power but according to Wright, the choice was made by none other than author George R.R. Martin, the creator of the books on which the show is based.

"Show creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss told me there were two things George R.R. Martin had planned for Bran, and that was the Hodor revelation, and that he would be king," Wright said in an interview in HBO`s `Making of Game of Thrones`, as cited by Fox News.

"So that`s pretty special to be directly involved in something that is part of George`s vision. It was a really nice way to wrap it up," the actor added.

Martin still has two more books - `The Winds of Winter` and `A Dream of Spring`, he is currently in the process of writing.&nbsp;

He has also implied that the TV show and the books will probably end differently.

According to Martin, "How will it all end? I hear people asking. The same ending as the show? Different? Well... yes. And no. And yes. And no. And yes. And no. And yes."

"I expect these last two books of mine will fill 3000 manuscript pages between them before I`m done... and if more pages and chapters and scenes are needed, I`ll add them," he continued.

Commenting on the criticism of the last few episodes, Martin said, "How about this? I`ll write it. You read it. Then everyone can make up their own mind, and argue about it on the internet."

Previously, Wright told Entertainment Weekly about reading the finale script: "When I got to the [Dragonpit scene] in the last episode and they`re like, `What about Bran?` I had to get up and pace around the room. I genuinely thought it was a joke script and that David and Dan sent to everyone a script with their own character ends up on the Iron Throne. `Yeah, good one guys. Oh so-, it`s actually real?`"

Wright also added: "I think he`ll be a really good king actually. Perhaps there will be something missing in having real emotive leader, which is a useful quality in a king or queen as well. At the same time, you can`t really argue with Bran. He`s like, `No, I know everything.`"

After a remarkable 8-year-long journey, the makers of `GoT` failed to impress fans with the final season. A couple of days back, disappointed `GoT` fans started a petition on change.org, asking the makers to remake the eighth season of the series "with competent writers".&nbsp;

Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the show, slammed it as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-kit-harrington-sophie-turner-defend-writers-amid-criticism-220455">"disrespectful" to all those who work</a> on the show.&nbsp;

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who played the role of Bran Stark in the insanely popular HBO show `Game of Thrones`, is clearing up another mystery related to the series` ending.

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who played the role of Bran Stark in the insanely popular HBO show `Game of Thrones`, is clearing up another mystery related to the series` ending. The final episode of the show featured many surprising moments but one of the biggest was- who gets to sit on the iron throne and rules over Westeros? After a number of twists, Wright`s character was crowned as the king of the six kingdoms (excluding Winterfell) and dubbed Bran the Broken. Fans and critics alike weren`t very happy with Bran`s ascent into power but according to Wright, the choice was made by none other than author George R.R. Martin, the creator of the books on which the show is based. "Show creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss told me there were two things George R.R. Martin had planned for Bran, and that was the Hodor revelation, and that he would be king," Wright said in an interview in HBO`s `Making of Game of Thrones`, as cited by Fox News. "So that`s pretty special to be directly involved in something that is part of George`s vision. It was a really nice way to wrap it up," the actor added. Martin still has two more books - `The Winds of Winter` and `A Dream of Spring`, he is currently in the process of writing. He has also implied that the TV show and the books will probably end differently. According to Martin, "How will it all end? I hear people asking. The same ending as the show? Different? Well... yes. And no. And yes. And no. And yes. And no. And yes." "I expect these last two books of mine will fill 3000 manuscript pages between them before I`m done... and if more pages and chapters and scenes are needed, I`ll add them," he continued. Commenting on the criticism of the last few episodes, Martin said, "How about this? I`ll write it. You read it. Then everyone can make up their own mind, and argue about it on the internet." Previously, Wright told Entertainment Weekly about reading the finale script: "When I got to the [Dragonpit scene] in the last episode and they`re like, `What about Bran?` I had to get up and pace around the room. I genuinely thought it was a joke script and that David and Dan sent to everyone a script with their own character ends up on the Iron Throne. `Yeah, good one guys. Oh so-, it`s actually real?`" Wright also added: "I think he`ll be a really good king actually. Perhaps there will be something missing in having real emotive leader, which is a useful quality in a king or queen as well. At the same time, you can`t really argue with Bran. He`s like, `No, I know everything.`" After a remarkable 8-year-long journey, the makers of `GoT` failed to impress fans with the final season. A couple of days back, disappointed `GoT` fans started a petition on change.org, asking the makers to remake the eighth season of the series "with competent writers". Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the show, slammed it as "disrespectful" to all those who work on the show.

Isaac Hempstead Wright reveals who was behind 'Game of Thrones' finale twist

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright who played Bran Stark in the hugely popular series 'Game Of Thrones' had initially thought the season 8 script was a &nbsp;prank the writers had played on him.&nbsp;

Wright's character Bran ultimately got the Iron throne, much to everyone's surprise and disappointment. Bran, a three-eyed raven, may have seen the future and predicted his claim to the throne, but the actor stated that he was given a 'joke script'.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-finale-episode-review-time-to-bid-goodbye-to-last-dragon-iron-throne-and-our-favourite-show-220063">Read the review of the final episode here.&nbsp;</a>

While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Wright said, "When I got to the [Dragonpit scene] in the last episode, and they’re like, ‘What about Bran?’ I had to get up and pace around the room,” he said. “I genuinely thought it was a joke script and that [showrunners] David and Dan sent to everyone a script where their own character ends up on the Iron Throne. I was like, ‘Yeah, good one guys. Oh shit! It’s actually real?!’”

Wright assumption wouldn't be all wrong considering the show's creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss had earlier sent the cast hoax scripts. In Season 1 Kit Harrington had received a script which stated that his character Jon Snow's face would get disfigured.&nbsp;

In fact, Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark, had initially thought her love scene was a prank that the creators were playing on her.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Wright said that even though he had hoped for a dramatic death for his character, he was ultimately satisfied with how the series ended.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-will-not-have-sequel-series-or-spinoff-confirms-hbo-president-220624">&nbsp;'Game of Thrones' will not have sequel series or spinoff, confirms HBO president</a>

Commenting on the backlash that the series has been receiving, Wright said, "It’s difficult to finish a series as popular as this without pissing some people off. I don’t think anybody will think it’s predictable and that’s as much as you can hope for. It’s ‘bittersweet,’ exactly as (author) George RR Martin intended. It’s a fitting conclusion to this epic saga.”

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright who played Bran Stark in the hugely popular series 'Game Of Thrones' had initially thought the season 8 script was a prank the writers had played on him.

Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright who played Bran Stark in the hugely popular series 'Game Of Thrones' had initially thought the season 8 script was a prank the writers had played on him. Wright's character Bran ultimately got the Iron throne, much to everyone's surprise and disappointment. Bran, a three-eyed raven, may have seen the future and predicted his claim to the throne, but the actor stated that he was given a 'joke script'. Read the review of the final episode here. While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Wright said, "When I got to the [Dragonpit scene] in the last episode, and they’re like, ‘What about Bran?’ I had to get up and pace around the room,” he said. “I genuinely thought it was a joke script and that [showrunners] David and Dan sent to everyone a script where their own character ends up on the Iron Throne. I was like, ‘Yeah, good one guys. Oh shit! It’s actually real?!’” Wright assumption wouldn't be all wrong considering the show's creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss had earlier sent the cast hoax scripts. In Season 1 Kit Harrington had received a script which stated that his character Jon Snow's face would get disfigured. In fact, Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark, had initially thought her love scene was a prank that the creators were playing on her. Meanwhile, Wright said that even though he had hoped for a dramatic death for his character, he was ultimately satisfied with how the series ended. 'Game of Thrones' will not have sequel series or spinoff, confirms HBO president Commenting on the backlash that the series has been receiving, Wright said, "It’s difficult to finish a series as popular as this without pissing some people off. I don’t think anybody will think it’s predictable and that’s as much as you can hope for. It’s ‘bittersweet,’ exactly as (author) George RR Martin intended. It’s a fitting conclusion to this epic saga.”

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'Game of Thrones' season 8 episode 1 was all about reunions, Jon Snow & his dragon and thankfully no White Walkers

What happened next to Game of Thrones characters? The cast explain

Isaac Hempstead Wright reveals who was behind 'Game of Thrones' finale twist

Game Of Thrones: Isaac Hempstead Wright who played Bran thought he had got a 'joke script'