GAME OF THRONES

The "House of the Dragon" finale featured dragon-on-dragon chase scenes, births and deaths, but there are already questions that need to be answered in Season 2.

The Game of Thrones spinoff crammed a 19-year family saga into 10 episodes of television—and somehow it worked brilliantly.

Long before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 9 on HBO Max and DIRECTV Stream. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the legendary tale of the Targaryen dynasty. It’s 200 years before all of the war, winter, and White Walkers of the original Game of Thrones series, and watches as the Targaryens rip each other apart from the inside out. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday night at 9/8c on HBO Max.

Long before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned over the seven kingdoms. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 9 on HBO Max and DIRECTV Stream. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen, taking place about 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers of the original Game of Thrones fantasy show. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday night at 9/8c on HBO Max. Where to watch:Paddy ConsidineMatt SmithOlivia CookeEmma D’ArcySteve ToussaintEve BestSonoya MizunoFabien FrankelRhys IfansMilly AlcockBethany AntoniaPhoebe CampbellEmily CareyHarry CollettTonight:

Before Game of Thrones was the time of the Targaryen dynasty. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 8 with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. Last week, we found out that when young royals fight, not everyone emerges in one piece. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO Max.

Before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 7 with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series is set 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing the Game of Thrones era, finding this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and wielding the power of dragons. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO Max.

Aging is not actually a cause of death. But older people are more likely to succumb to common infections like pneumonia.

"House of the Dragon," "Abbott Elementary" and "The Patient" are some of the shows worth obsessing over this season.

Before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 6 with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series is set 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing the Game of Thrones era, finding this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and stoking dragon fire. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO Max.

As any “Game of Thrones” fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. It’s just a matter of knowing when to say “not today” to keep you alive.

Before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch episode 5 with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series takes us 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing the Game of Thrones era, to find this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and reveling dragon fire. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO Max.

Before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch new episodes with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series is set 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing the Game of Thrones era, finding this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and stoking dragon fire. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO Max.

It's a big moment for fans of high fantasy. But for some, the weeks leading up to the release of Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel series have meant a mix of excitement – and a little anxiety.

The author said the smaller budget for "Game of Thrones" led to his least-favorite scene. But "House of the Dragon" doesn't have the same problem.

Before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty reigned. House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO; watch new episodes with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series is set 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing the Game of Thrones era, finding this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and wielding the force of their dragons. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO.

Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' show is the first out of the gate in a month jam packed with streaming content.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Elves and orcs return in Amazon’s prequel series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," estimated to be the most expensive show ever made.

The best part of Game of Thrones was the palace intrigue, and HBO’s new series embraces that.

House of the Dragon continues tonight at 9/8c on HBO. Watch the Game of Thrones prequel series with DIRECTV Stream and HBO Max. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. The series is set 200 years before the war, winter, and White Walkers plaguing Game of Thrones, finding this formidable—and instantly recognizable—blonde family defending their empire and cultivating an era of dragons. Watch new episodes of House of the Dragon every Sunday at 9/8c on HBO.

The horror film “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the weakest weekend of the summer at the North American box office.

Game of Thrones spin-off "House of the Dragon" will be renewed for a second season, HBO announced Friday.

“House of the Dragon” landed as the most-watched series premiere ever for HBO.

The first episode of "House of the Dragon" was seen by 9.986 million viewers across linear and HBO Max platform Sunday night, the largest audience of any new original series in the history of HBO.

The company said the problem appeared to be concentrated among viewers watching the show through an Amazon Fire TV device.

Writer and showrunner Ryan Condal says the new information about Aegon the Conquerer came right from "A Song of Ice and Fire" author George R.R. Martin.

See all the best details and book references featured in the pilot episode of HBO's first "Game of Thrones" prequel, including an important prophecy.

House of the Dragon premieres tonight at 9/8c on HBO. Watch the Game of Thrones prequel series with a DIRECTV Stream subscription. Martin, HBO’s House of the Dragon details the scorched-earth story of House Targaryen. See the Targaryen legends come to life in this intense prequel series premiering tonight at 9/8c on HBO. Where to watch:You can watch the House of the Dragon series premiere for free when you register for DIRECTV Stream.

Amazon's "The Rings of Power" and HBO's "House of the Dragon" serve very different purposes for their respective studios.

Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke headline HBO’s prequel series, "House of the Dragon," set 200 years before "Game of Thrones."

How are the Targaryens on House of the Dragon related to Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones? Find out about the different eras in the Targaryen family tree.

Miguel Sapochnik said the author had a "bee in his bonnet" over a Targaryen line of succession detail left out of HBO's "Game of Thrones" adaptation.

There are plenty of new releases to keep your viewing schedule full all month long.

The wait is almost over!

The "Game of Thrones" actor suffered two life-threatening brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013.

Cocreator Ryan Condal says diversity was a priority for the first "Game of Thrones" prequel show, not an "afterthought" or "tokenism."

When you’re on this cruise, winter is certainly not coming.

When you’re on this cruise, winter is certainly not coming.

Third grade teacher Joshua King celebrated the end of the school year by singing a song over the school's intercom – and it sounded very similar to a popular Lizzo song.

Colorado Avalanche fans went wild after their team defeated the Edmonton Oilers in overtime, sending the team to the Stanley Cup Finals.

A staff writer at The Atlantic since 2016, Gilbert is a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism.

"I think that when I started becoming a woman, I resented Arya because I couldn't express who I was becoming," Williams said.

Nick Lachey said on Twitter he "clearly overacted" in the situation after enjoying dinner with his wife, Vanessa, and a friend in Beverly Hills.

One streaming analyst said the demand for children's content surged 58% between the start of 2020 and the fall of 2021.

The soldiers: Dozens of University of Michigan students. It is a UM tradition that the first major snowstorm of the winter semester devolves into students engaging in a massive snowball fight. Here is some footage captured by a bicyclist returning from work at Michigan Medicine. The most recent snowball battle was made possible by this week’s winter storm across southeast Michigan. The weather expects to get chillier and windier over the next few days, while a little more snow accumulation is expected to occur.

People are talking about this one because as big influencers in entertainment like Disney work to be culturally inclusive, think about its suite of princesses from Tiana to Mulan.

Emmy winning actor and “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage is raising questions about the planned remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

This morning on Saturday Sessions - a return visit from “The Lumineers.” Based in Denver, they hit it big right from their debut album, which topped the charts, went triple platinum and earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. More top-selling albums followed - along with sold-out arenas around the world. From their brand new album "Brightside," here are “The Lumineers” with “Birthday.”

Its not really winter if the Kardashians arent posting pics from their ski vacation.

Martin wrote on his blog that he thought the rough cut of the first episode he saw was "dark," "powerful," and "visceral."

A new book, "Tinderbox" by journalist James Andrew Miller, explores how HBO moved ahead with plans for spinoffs from its hit fantasy series.

In a new book about HBO titled "Tinderbox," journalist James Andrew Miller uncovered new details about how the "Game of Thrones" finale came to be.

Ancient-warfare expert Roel Konijnendijk rates 10 battle tactics in movies and television for realism, with scenes from "Game of Thrones" and "The Witcher." Konijnendijk has a doctorate in ancient history and is a teaching fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Konijnendijk discusses the accuracy of battle tactics in "Game of Thrones" (2016), starring Kit Harington; "Hercules" (2014), featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson; and "The Witcher" (2019), with Henry Cavill. Konijnendijk also comments on the infantry and cavalry formations in "Outlaw King" (2018), starring Chris Pine; "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" (2014), with Evangeline Lilly; and "Alexander" (2004), featuring Colin Farrell. He dissects the use of ancient-warfare weaponry in "King Arthur" (2004), "Spartacus" (1960), "Mulan" (2020), and "Spartacus: War of the Damned" (2013). Watch part one of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGdOXstSyk You can follow Roel Konijnendijk here: https://twitter.com/Roelkonijn

ROCHESTER, MI - It’s one of the most talked about homes to hit the market in years in Michigan. We’re taking you on a video tour of what’s now known as the “Game of Thrones” castle. It sits on more than 6 acres and is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and two gated towers. “This is ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 9,” Nicholas Asplund of Lux Partners Global told MLive. You can contact Nicholas Asplund at Lux Partners Global for more information at 810-222-9019 or via email.

Actor Aiden Gillen hosts "Killers of the Cosmos," a new TV series about the threats from space premiering Sept. 19.

ROCHESTER, MI - You could throw some epic murder mystery dinner parties at this “Game of Thrones” type home, which just hit the market today. There’s even secret passageways and a hidden tower with a 50-foot-tall spiral staircase. “This is ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 9,” Nicholas Asplund of Lux Partners Global enthusiastically told MLive when talking about the home. To enter the home, you must cross the drawbridge above the moat and waterfall before walking through the portcullis at the front entrance. There’s also a secret underground grotto with Jacuzzi, a hidden dungeon, fitness center, billiard room, library with a loft and a home theater with an 8′ by 6′ screen.

The latest adventure for “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie is the audiobook for one of publishing’s most imaginative storytellers, Brian Selznick.

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.

Clarke and Momoa played lovers Daenerys and Khal Drogo on-screen and have a special friendship off-screen, too.

It didn't breathe fire, but the Thapunngaka shawi was as long as a school bus with 40 sharp teeth meant to eat fish and small dinosaurs.

“Game of Thrones” actor Esmé Bianco has sued Marilyn Manson alleging sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

FILE - Rose Leslie, left, and Kit Harington arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The "Game of Thrones" stars have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. “Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are “very very happy!”No further details were given. It's the first child for both the 34-year-old Scottish actor Leslie and the 34-year-old English actor Harington, who married in 2018.

SANTA FE, N.M. – “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin won't be able to build a seven-sided, castle-style library at his compound in Santa Fe that drew objections from neighbors. The city's Historic Districts Review Board on Tuesday denied a request to allow Martin to exceed the building height limit in the historic district where he lives, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. “It is a medieval castle, and I don’t understand how we could possibly approve it in this style,” board member Frank Katz said. “The fact remains that the proposed building is still a prominent castle in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Santa Fe,” the letter said.

This image released by HBO shows Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell in a scene from "Game of Thrones." Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. She was 82. (HBO via AP)

LONDON Britains foreign secretary has drawn criticism after he suggested in an interview that taking a knee appeared to be from Game of Thrones and was a symbol of subjugation. Downing Street said that Raab had been expressing a personal opinion. The gesture has come to be recognized as a symbolic act in opposing racism and police violence and has been widely used by people worldwide protesting the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25. It gained momentum in 2016 when American football player Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a game to protest racism and police bruality. ___Follow all AP coverage of racial injustice and police brutality at https://apnews.com/GeorgeFloyd.

So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s emotional Oscar performance to the big “Game of Thrones” finale, we’ve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.

Roughly halfway through the seasons first big snowmaker on Monday, Michigan Football tweeted a stunning picture of a completely snowed-in Michigan Stadium. The image looks like a scene out of Game of Thrones, and at first glance its hard to believe any football will be played there on Saturday. It's a Winter Wonderland in The Big House! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/rB27Ane8LK Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2019Crews were out Tuesday clearing massive amounts of snow on the field with plows and in the stands with shovels ahead of the Michigan State game. But remember, it could be worse, like this game against Indiana in 2016: Like what youre reading?

"Fleabag," "Chernobyl," and "Game of Thrones" were among the big winners at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

Peter Dinklage accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Game of Thrones" onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The show went on to win OutstandingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - 'Game of Thrones' has won its final Emmy battle. The HBO series picked up the best drama Emmy at Sunday's ceremony, capping off its final season with a coveted achievement. "Game of Thrones" is now tied with "Hill Street Blues," "L.A. Law," "The West Wing," and "Mad Men" for most wins in the best drama category. Heading into the night, the drama had 32 total nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations earned in a single year by a drama series.

Rachel Brosnahan attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Sunday. Below is a list of this year's winners in major categories. "Drunk History""I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman""Saturday Night Live" *WINNER"Who Is America?" The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

It's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.

It's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.

(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.

This isn't your great-, great-, great-, great-grandmother's tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display in the same city in France as its inspiration, the 950-year-old Bayeux tapestry. Inspired by the 11th century embroidered work of art, artists in Northern Ireland spent 1,500 hours creating the "Game of Thrones" tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display at the Hotel du Doyen in Bayeux until Dec. 31. RELATED STORIESSophie Turner's 'Game of Thrones' Tattoo Was Actually a Major SpoilerParents Are Rethinking Naming Their Daughters 'Khaleesi'Check Out These Adorable Babies in 'Game of Thrones'-Inspired Costumes

(CNN) - There could be more winter coming to HBO, with another "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially advancing to the pilot stage. Martin is working on a project set roughly 300 years before events depicted in the series, according to Deadline. HBO has already produced another related pilot that takes place thousands of years before "Game of Thrones," starring Naomi Watts. Additional spinoffs of the series were placed in development when HBO learned that "Thrones" would be ending, as the cable network -- like CNN, a unit of WarnerMedia -- sought to retain a connection to its most popular franchise. Martin has periodically kept fans abreast of possible additions to the "Game of Thrones" mythology via his blog.

It was one of the most popular shows on TV, right up there with "Game of Thrones" or "Breaking Bad," now, "Downton Abbey" has come out with a movie and fans can't wait to see what happens next! Guests will have an immersive experience where they will interview to work as a servant in Meadow Brook Hall. At its peak, Meadow Brook Hall employed more than 29 staff that lived and worked there. They give regular tours daily, but this special "Servant's Life" tour is only available on weekends in September. You can purchase tickets on their website to get that "Downton Abbey" experience before the movie is out!

ANAHEIM, California (CNN) - Kit Harington has been confirmed for a role in Marvel's "The Eternals," bringing the "Game of Thrones" star into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Harington will play Dane Whitman, aka the heroic Black Knight, in the movie. That's not one of the characters known as the Eternals in the comics, which were created by Jack Kirby. Deadline had reported that Harington would be joining the Marvel stable, without any details about in what capacity. Friday, the studio unveiled a lineup of Marvel and "Star Wars"-related series for its streaming service, Disney+.

One of those cast members who would have liked to have seen things end differently is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark. "I thought Arya would kill Cersei," said Turner. "And I would like to have seen Sansa and Cersei reunited, or Arya and Cersei. Cersei ended up dying in the penultimate episode alongside her twin brother Jaime. Even Lena Headey, who played Cersei, wanted a bigger death for her character.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The clamor from "Game of Thrones" fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain. There are few downsides to having a hugely popular show like "Game of Thrones," Bloys said, but one is that fans have strong opinions on what would be a satisfying conclusion. Emmy voters proved unswayed by petitioners demanding a remake: They gave "Game of Thrones" a record-breaking 32 nominations earlier this month. HBO will want to keep the fan fervor alive for the prequel to "Game of Thrones" that's in the works. Asked whether negative reaction to the "Game of Thrones" conclusion will shape the prequel, Bloys replied, "Not at all."

(CNN) - The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale. He said that, despite online petitions suggesting so, HBO has no plans to re-shoot the finale and, frankly he "can't imagine any other network would" either. Bloys also denied that network executives had meddled with the series through copious notes to creators David Benioff and D.B. In response to whether the criticism has changed how HBO will approach its planned prequel to the medieval-style fantasy series, Bloys said, "It has not at all."

The cast of "Game of Thrones" now has their eyes on some Emmys -- 32 to be exact. The HBO drama walked away with double-digit Emmy nominations on Tuesday, setting a new record for most nominations earned in a single year by any drama series. This year's nominations included one for best drama and a slew of individual nominations for cast members including Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Gwendoline Christie. To date, the fantasy series has won 47 Emmys and been nominated 161 times, including this year's nominations. The "Game of Thrones" series finale aired in May, to mixed reviews.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - The Emmys usually offer a mix of old and new, but sentimental favorites could be more pronounced at this year's nominations, with "Game of Thrones" defending its crown, "Veep" waging its final campaign and "The Big Bang Theory" having a shot at one last big bang. New series can bring freshness to the awards, even if "The Kominsky Method" brings old pros Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin into play. Wild cards include NBC's quirky "The Good Place," Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Amazon import "Fleabag," and Netflix's "GLOW" and "Russian Doll." In that respect, if the 2019 Emmys feel messier and more disjointed than usual, they might just be a teaser of what's to come. The main Emmy telecast will be held Sept. 22 and televised live by Fox.

(CNN) - Nearly two months after the "Game of Thrones" series finale, some fans still are not quite over the way it ended. Among them, a federal appeals court judge who referenced his displeasure with the final season to illustrate a point in a recent case. "We will not render Troice meaningless the way that 'Game of Thrones' rendered the entire Night King storyline meaningless in its final season," Owens wrote, referring to the (Spoiler alert!) Despite his seeming invincibility, the Night King was easily taken down by the show's beloved Arya Stark in a way that some fans criticized. Some fans even started a Change.org petition prior to the series finale demanding HBO re-make the final season.

New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterCANBERRA, Australia - Australian scientists have the thrilling task of naming different species of animals that are found, and this year a species of bee fly was named after a character from "Game of Thrones." The fly is just one of 230 species that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia has named so far this year. All names have to have a combination of a genus name, which comes first, and a species name. "Xuankun Li, who named the bee fly Paramonovius nightking, is a PhD student at CSIRO and a huge fan of 'Game of Thrones,' proving that inspiration for new species names can come from anywhere," entomologist Dr. Bryan Lessard said in a statement. Other newly named species include a cusk eel named Barathronus algrahami, after fish collection manager Al Graham, and a tiny soldier fly from Judbarra National Park, Northern Territory, named Prosopochrysa lemannae, in honour of insect technician Cate Lemann.

If you were left a little deflated by Cersei Lannister's anticlimactic "Game of Thrones" death, you aren't alone. Actress Lena Headey says she wished her character had gone out a different way too. Lena Headey could be headed for Showtime. "It goes without saying that Lena Headey is a force, whose essence is ideal to take on this wonderfully dynamic lead role." Christian Torpe, who created the Danish series on which the American adaptation is based, will write this pilot as well.

The castle that was used as a location in the third season of the hit series is currently for sale, and shockingly, it's not that expensive. Fans may recognize this Northern Island castle as the setting of Riverrrun in the show's third season. The actual name of the castle is Gosford Castle. Only a portion of this mid-1800s castle is actually up for sale (who needs an entire castle after all, right? The portion of the castle for sale includes six multi-floor apartments that feature incredible architecture and stunning views of the properties.