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More from Game of Thrones season 6: news and episode reviews

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Game of Thrones’ big new twist, explainedGame of Thrones’ big new twist, explained
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Fans finally got an answer to a question they’ve wondered about for years.

By Andrew Prokop
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Game of Thrones’ shocking “twists” grow emptier by the episodeGame of Thrones’ shocking “twists” grow emptier by the episode
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Ramsay Bolton is the show’s worst character — and a perfect example of its core weakness.

By Emily St. James
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3 winners and 7 losers from “Home,” the latest episode of Game of Thrones3 winners and 7 losers from “Home,” the latest episode of Game of Thrones
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Winner: Melisandre. Losers: Death, viewers hoping to not see a certain scene involving dogs.

By Emily St. James
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Why Game of Thrones still needs George R.R. Martin’s booksWhy Game of Thrones still needs George R.R. Martin’s books
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The season six premiere proves that the show’s forced departure from its source novels is reason for concern.

By Andrew Prokop
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The one thing Game of Thrones must do if it wants to keep shocking usThe one thing Game of Thrones must do if it wants to keep shocking us
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Hint: It involves dialing back on killing people for awhile.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The two words that could define Game of Thrones’ sixth season: “Fuck prophecy”The two words that could define Game of Thrones’ sixth season: “Fuck prophecy”
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Everyone’s supposed destinies are pretty much out the window.

By Caroline Framke
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Game of Thrones’ end is in sight. But first, it’s going to stall for time.Game of Thrones’ end is in sight. But first, it’s going to stall for time.
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Many of the show’s scenes now involve the characters reminding viewers they exist.

By Emily St. James
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Melisandre’s shocking reveal on the Game of Thrones premiere, explainedMelisandre’s shocking reveal on the Game of Thrones premiere, explained
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She’s been keeping a huge secret for a long time.

By Andrew Prokop
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This professor determines which presidential candidates would be in Game of ThronesThis professor determines which presidential candidates would be in Game of Thrones
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The 2016 presidential candidates reimagined as Game of Thrones characters.

By Sarah Frostenson and Javier Zarracina
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Game of Thrones’ season 6 trailer: the outlook’s bleak for everyone (including Jon Snow)Game of Thrones’ season 6 trailer: the outlook’s bleak for everyone (including Jon Snow)
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George R.R. Martin confirms: Game of Thrones book 6 won’t be out before season 6 premieresGeorge R.R. Martin confirms: Game of Thrones book 6 won’t be out before season 6 premieres
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The Winds of Winter is not coming.

By Caroline Framke
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Game of Thrones’ season 6 teaser sure focuses a lot on a supposedly dead characterGame of Thrones’ season 6 teaser sure focuses a lot on a supposedly dead character
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“The past is already written. The ink is dry.”

By Andrew Prokop
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Does Game of Thrones’ season 6 poster reveal Jon Snow’s fate? Almost certainly.Does Game of Thrones’ season 6 poster reveal Jon Snow’s fate? Almost certainly.
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It seems like HBO has stopped trying to hide its worst-kept secret.

By Emily St. James
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R+L=J: the fan theory that holds the key to Game of ThronesR+L=J: the fan theory that holds the key to Game of Thrones
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Jon Snow is not Ned Stark’s son.

By Matthew Yglesias