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


This week’s biggest winner: the American viewing public.


“You died in that cave,” Meera told Bran. Well, sort of.


Cersei, you’re doing amazing, sweetie. But I think you’re screwed.


If you’ve been wondering if the characters somehow constructed a Hyperloop this season — you’re not alone.


“HBO is falling,” hackers warn.


The show never got us to care about Dorne, and now it’s too late.


A beloved character exits the show.


Thank god for Tyrion.


Winners: Cersei Lannister and foreshadowing. Losers: A lot of other characters.


Grey Worm and Missandei’s patient, tender moment is a series first.


Jorah Mormont’s potential savior has arrived in the form of an easy-to-make ointment.


You can kill a dragon, but it’s not easy unless you have another dragon.


A dermatologist gives us his best guess as to what causes the disease.


Fans have been waiting for this pair to be reunited for a very long time.


Winners: Arya and Sansa Stark. Losers: Daenerys and any viewer with a weak stomach.


He’s a swashbuckler with a dark backstory, even by Iron Islands standards.


After years of nihilism, Sandor Clegane is finding his purpose and beliefs.


The pop star’s cameo was good, actually.


Winners: Daenerys Targaryen and the show’s editing team. Loser: Narrative momentum.


George R.R. Martin’s mythology adds another layer to the closing scene of the season’s first episode.




The end is in sight; here’s where the Starks, Lannisters, and everyone else ended up after season six.


The show’s 15 most important characters, ranked by likelihood of survival.


Summer is coming.

