Plus, the one time a castmember got them back… John Bradleys Ridiculous New Costume. She was so happy that she finally gets into a real piece of clothing this year. Bradley dutifully went to his fitting, and photos were taken. Game of Thrones I looked so bad and ridiculous, it was unbelievable, the actor tells us. There was a huge vulgar codpiece though flattering, to be sure. [Maybe] Sam dressed like an idiot before he came to Castle Black....

This was the most consequential episode inGame of Throneshistory. Several fan favorites are dead. Daenerys went Full Targaryen. The loyalty of Dany’s remaining supportersincluding Jon Snowis now in question. And Arya decided to choose life over vengeance. “Episode 3 was too dark.” Oh, you think so? How’sthisfor some battle clarity? “The first battle was overhyped.” Okay, here’s a second battle that was kept totally secret. “Not enough major characters died in the first battle....

But everything went her way regardless. The sound of ocean waves outside. I find myself increasingly agreeing with Cersei’s snobby assessment of Winterfell in the show’s first episode. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO This is not a vacation spot that would get even three stars on TripAdvisor. We can picture this in our minds and smile. Arya also reveals she was in the crowd when their father was executed. Being the younger sister, naturally Arya threatens to tattle....

Let’s begin with: The Reach: Jaime is alive! Bronn hauls him out. He saved his life yet again. Credit: HBO Still, Jaime could sound a bit more grateful. Jaime tends to treat Bronn the same way he treats anybody else not of noble birth: as less-than. It’s not personal; it’s just how he’s been raised to view the world. Bronn, bless him, doesn’t care about titles and treats everybody the same....

We start with: Dragonstone: It was, quite literally, a dark and stormy night. “You wish to know where my true loyalties lie?” “The people.” Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO Hey, speaking of burning people alive, here’s Melisandre! She was last seen banished by Jon Snow and told to head south for killing Shireen. I wonder if she still has some clothes there she wants to pick up. The Red Woman is brought before Dany....

A dragon dive-bombs Jon, and he throws himself to the ground in shock. Jon and Tyrion have an exchange about Sansa where he reassures he never consummated his marriage. Jon makes it sound like he doesn’t care but we suspect he secretly does. Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO Nearby, Melisandre and Varys have a chat by the cliff. We’re reminded that Varys really dislikes sorcerers after that mysterious wizard mutilated him as a child....

“Do you know who this belonged to?” Bran asks Littlefinger, and we really wish he would tell us. Even in the relatively brief period of the show’s timeline, this knife has had quite the history. Credit: HBO Then Catelyn brought the dagger to King’s Landing, where Littlefinger said he once owned it. Yet Littlefinger claimed he lost it to Tyrion in a bet, something that apparently wasn’t true. Littlefinger reclaimed the dagger after Ned was arrested and has held it until now....

Winterfell is yours, your grace, Sansa says (icily?) The first showed Sansa hugging Jon in what might be a shot from the same scene. See the previous clip below. HBO Does this mean its Daenerys who Sansa is distractedly looking at over Jons shoulder? True Detectivereturns Jan. 13,Game of Thronesreturns in April andVeepwill return sometime in the spring. Theres no official date information yet forBarry,Big Little LiesandWatchmen. HBO

The end is nigh.Game of Thronesreleased nine photos from season 8, episode 5 the HBO hits second-to-final episode. Photos include Tyrion (who looks rather alarmed? ), Grey Worm and Daenerys at Dragonstone. Helen Sloan/HBO Jon Snow and Varys arriving at Dragonstone. Jon, Tyrion and Davos outside Kings Landing. Euron on his ship. Helen Sloan/HBO And Cerseis Golden Company army led by Captain Strickland. Read our Episode 4 coverage: Helen Sloan/HBO...

As usual, the language is cryptic but also very intriguing and raises a bunch of questions. Cersei (Lena Headey) tries to even the odds. Episode #62: Stormborn (July 23)Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) receives an unexpected visitor. Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO Jon (Kit Harington) faces a revolt. Episode #63: The Queens Justice (July 30)Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) holds court. Cersei (Lena Headey) returns a gift. But the descriptions also raise many questions: Who is Danys unexpected visitor?...

UPDATE: New details onGame of Thronesseason 7 run times. The remaining episodes are, for the most part, within the usual ranges. The upcoming seventh season premiere is 58 minutes. Credit: HELEN SLOAN/HBO And in case you somehow missed the season 7 trailer, see Darren Franichsdeep-dive analysis of every shot. Game of Thronesdebuts July 16 on HBO. Note: This story was updated 6/8

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Game of ThronesSeason 7 Character Posters Winter is no longer coming, you guys. At least, that’s what these 12 gorgeous, newly released character posters are declaring. And we all know what that means war!Game of Thronesreturns to HBO on July 16. HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO HBO