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More from Game of Thrones season 7: news and episode reviews

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Game of Thrones’ dragon battle was spectacular and satisfyingGame of Thrones’ dragon battle was spectacular and satisfying
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OMFG.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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11 winners and zero losers from the best Game of Thrones of the season so far11 winners and zero losers from the best Game of Thrones of the season so far
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This week’s biggest winner: the American viewing public.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones: Bran Stark’s transformation and Littlefinger’s dagger, explainedGame of Thrones: Bran Stark’s transformation and Littlefinger’s dagger, explained
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“You died in that cave,” Meera told Bran. Well, sort of.

By Andrew Prokop
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Game of Thrones: Cersei Lannister is about to get a rude awakeningGame of Thrones: Cersei Lannister is about to get a rude awakening
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Cersei, you’re doing amazing, sweetie. But I think you’re screwed.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Why time on Game of Thrones suddenly seems to pass so damn fastWhy time on Game of Thrones suddenly seems to pass so damn fast
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If you’ve been wondering if the characters somehow constructed a Hyperloop this season — you’re not alone.

By Emily St. James
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Hackers hit HBO, warn they’ll release Game of Thrones contentHackers hit HBO, warn they’ll release Game of Thrones content
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“HBO is falling,” hackers warn.

By Grant Rindner
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Game of Thrones’ Dorne storyline is dying how it lived: unremarkablyGame of Thrones’ Dorne storyline is dying how it lived: unremarkably
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The show never got us to care about Dorne, and now it’s too late.

By Grant Rindner
Explainers
Game of Thrones season 7: the twist at the end of “The Queen’s Justice,” explainedGame of Thrones season 7: the twist at the end of “The Queen’s Justice,” explained
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A beloved character exits the show.

By Andrew Prokop
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Dany and Jon finally met on Game of Thrones. But it wasn’t what anyone was hoping for.Dany and Jon finally met on Game of Thrones. But it wasn’t what anyone was hoping for.
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Thank god for Tyrion.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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7 winners and 6 losers from a Game of Thrones full of twists of fate7 winners and 6 losers from a Game of Thrones full of twists of fate
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Winners: Cersei Lannister and foreshadowing. Losers: A lot of other characters.

By Emily St. James
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After 7 seasons, Game of Thrones finally pulled off a genuinely moving sex sceneAfter 7 seasons, Game of Thrones finally pulled off a genuinely moving sex scene
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Grey Worm and Missandei’s patient, tender moment is a series first.

By Caroline Framke
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HBO has revealed the cure for Game of Thrones’ greyscale. It’s hilariously simple.HBO has revealed the cure for Game of Thrones’ greyscale. It’s hilariously simple.
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Jorah Mormont’s potential savior has arrived in the form of an easy-to-make ointment.

By Caroline Framke
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The power and limits of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons on Game of Thrones, explainedThe power and limits of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons on Game of Thrones, explained
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You can kill a dragon, but it’s not easy unless you have another dragon.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Greyscale on Game of Thrones: Jorah Mormont’s mysterious ailment, diagnosed and explainedGreyscale on Game of Thrones: Jorah Mormont’s mysterious ailment, diagnosed and explained
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A dermatologist gives us his best guess as to what causes the disease.

By Jules Lipoff, MD
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Arya Stark’s big reunion in Game of Thrones’ “Stormborn,” explainedArya Stark’s big reunion in Game of Thrones’ “Stormborn,” explained
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Fans have been waiting for this pair to be reunited for a very long time.

By Andrew Prokop
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8 winners and 4 losers from Game of Thrones’ “Stormborn”8 winners and 4 losers from Game of Thrones’ “Stormborn”
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Winners: Arya and Sansa Stark. Losers: Daenerys and any viewer with a weak stomach.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones’ Euron Greyjoy, explainedGame of Thrones’ Euron Greyjoy, explained
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He’s a swashbuckler with a dark backstory, even by Iron Islands standards.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The Hound’s redemption arc is turning him into an essential characterThe Hound’s redemption arc is turning him into an essential character
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After years of nihilism, Sandor Clegane is finding his purpose and beliefs.

By Grant Rindner
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Game of Thrones fans are annoyed with Ed Sheeran’s cameo. They’re wrong.Game of Thrones fans are annoyed with Ed Sheeran’s cameo. They’re wrong.
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The pop star’s cameo was good, actually.

By Emily St. James
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8 winners and 5 losers from Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere8 winners and 5 losers from Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere
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Winners: Daenerys Targaryen and the show’s editing team. Loser: Narrative momentum.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones’ Dragonstone and the Targaryens, explainedGame of Thrones’ Dragonstone and the Targaryens, explained
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George R.R. Martin’s mythology adds another layer to the closing scene of the season’s first episode.

By Andrew Prokop
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Game of Thrones season 7 Bingo cardsGame of Thrones season 7 Bingo cards
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When you play the Bingo of Thrones...

By Javier Zarracina
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Game of Thrones season 7: the last known whereabouts of every key playerGame of Thrones season 7: the last known whereabouts of every key player
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The end is in sight; here’s where the Starks, Lannisters, and everyone else ended up after season six.

By Grant Rindner
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Which Game of Thrones characters will survive the series?Which Game of Thrones characters will survive the series?
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The show’s 15 most important characters, ranked by likelihood of survival.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones is secretly all about climate changeGame of Thrones is secretly all about climate change
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Summer is coming.

By Zack Beauchamp and Christophe Haubursin