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More from Game of Thrones season 8: episode recaps and reviews, spoilers, news, and analysis

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The evolution of Daenerys Targaryen, explained by her costumesThe evolution of Daenerys Targaryen, explained by her costumes
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Dany is influenced by the cultures and geography of her surroundings and is always ready to escape from wherever she is.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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The evolution of Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister, explained by her costumesThe evolution of Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister, explained by her costumes
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Cersei Lannister’s costumes take her from fantasy queen to battle-hardened ruler.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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How Game of Thrones uses costume design to show powerHow Game of Thrones uses costume design to show power
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Costume design links Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister — and shows their struggles with authority.

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4 winners and 10 losers from Game of Thrones’ next-to-last episode, “The Bells”4 winners and 10 losers from Game of Thrones’ next-to-last episode, “The Bells”
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There are few winners and many losers in a grim installment that is satisfying until you think about it for a bit.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones’ long-awaited Cleganebowl, explainedGame of Thrones’ long-awaited Cleganebowl, explained
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Fans have been “hype” for Sandor and Gregor Clegane’s epic final showdown for years. Should they have been?

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?
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Melisandre’s prophecy said Arya would kill someone with green eyes. Everyone thought that meant Cersei …

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Game of Thrones’ series finale preview teases one final fightGame of Thrones’ series finale preview teases one final fight
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Spoilers, obviously.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Game of Thrones says goodbye to two of its biggest characters, badlyGame of Thrones says goodbye to two of its biggest characters, badly
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What the hell was that?

By Zack Beauchamp
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Who died in Game of Thrones’ battle of King’s Landing, and who survived: the full listWho died in Game of Thrones’ battle of King’s Landing, and who survived: the full list
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As expected, not everyone made it out of “The Bells” alive.

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones’ dark turn for Daenerys has been long in the makingGame of Thrones’ dark turn for Daenerys has been long in the making
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It’s been frequently foreshadowed, both on the show and in George R.R. Martin’s books.

By Andrew Prokop
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How Cersei’s hired army, the Golden Company, could make or break Game of Thrones’ next battleHow Cersei’s hired army, the Golden Company, could make or break Game of Thrones’ next battle
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The Golden Company may not have their elephants, but they’ll still be hugely important to Cersei’s impending fight against Daenerys.

By Aja Romano
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Why Jaime will definitely kill Cersei on Game of ThronesWhy Jaime will definitely kill Cersei on Game of Thrones
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We’re pretty confident that Jaime is riding toward King’s Landing with a very specific mission in mind.

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or DaenerysGame of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or Daenerys
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No one at King’s Landing is safe.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Game of Thrones still can’t figure out what it wants to say about traumaGame of Thrones still can’t figure out what it wants to say about trauma
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As the finale approaches, a scene between Sansa and the Hound frustrated some fans.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones is spending its last hours ruining Daenerys TargaryenGame of Thrones is spending its last hours ruining Daenerys Targaryen
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For seven seasons, the show has told us how great Dany is. In its final episodes, it’s turning her into a villain.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Game of Thrones’ director tried to explain what happened with Ghost. It didn’t help.Game of Thrones’ director tried to explain what happened with Ghost. It didn’t help.
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Fans aren’t buying that CGI issues caused Jon Snow to act the way he did.

By Aja Romano
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How an errant Starbucks cup became a metaphor for Game of Thrones season 8How an errant Starbucks cup became a metaphor for Game of Thrones season 8
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Many fans are upset with the final season. This Starbucks cup is letting them venti their feelings.

By Aja Romano
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Why Game of Thrones fans are outraged over the show’s treatment of GhostWhy Game of Thrones fans are outraged over the show’s treatment of Ghost
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Jon’s treatment of his loyal direwolf on season 8, episode 4, may be symbolic, but it won him no fans.

By Aja Romano
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What happened to the Lannister golden blond hair on Game of Thrones?What happened to the Lannister golden blond hair on Game of Thrones?
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A song of platinum and auburn.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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Game of Thrones’ Missandei controversy, explainedGame of Thrones’ Missandei controversy, explained
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“The Last of the Starks” sacrificed a beloved character to further an alarming plot twist. Not everyone’s on board.

By Aja Romano
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The political science of why Game of Thrones’ Daenerys may be a terrible queenThe political science of why Game of Thrones’ Daenerys may be a terrible queen
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Targaryens and “personalist” dictatorships.

By Zack Beauchamp
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4 winners and 6 losers from Game of Thrones’ disappointing “The Last of the Starks”4 winners and 6 losers from Game of Thrones’ disappointing “The Last of the Starks”
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If the show wasn’t giving Jon Snow the winner’s edit before, it sure seems to be doing so now.

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones’ Mad Queen theory, explainedGame of Thrones’ Mad Queen theory, explained
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Will Daenerys Targaryen go mad, just like her father before her?

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Game of Thrones: how Euron Greyjoy evened up Cersei’s war against DaenerysGame of Thrones: how Euron Greyjoy evened up Cersei’s war against Daenerys
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Vulgar seaman Euron Greyjoy provided one of the show’s most shocking moments so far this season.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Winterfell survived the Game of Thrones death watch. Will Dany and Jon’s relationship?Winterfell survived the Game of Thrones death watch. Will Dany and Jon’s relationship?
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After the war against the army of the dead, the show now turns the corner and hits the home stretch.

By Alex Abad-Santos