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GAME OF THRONES World-conquering fantasy draws to a close
HBO’s sword and sorcery epic is hurtling towards the fi nal clash for power over who rules Westeros. The pieces are all in place: Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) have sealed their union (which looks like it could open its own can of worms); Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) is raiding the coffers to defend her power in King’s Landing; with the Wall having fallen, the White Walkers (complete with zombie dragon) will be attacking from the north. Unsurprisingly, HBO are keeping season-eight details under lock and key. We’ve
overtaken the plot of George RR Martin’s novels so it’s a mystery to everyone except the cast and crew. What you can guarantee is the fi nal war for the Iron Throne will be brutal. Remember this is Game of Thrones, so expect multiple deaths, shocks, blood and gore until the closing minutes of this six-episode denouement.
However, HBO aren’t quite done with its most popular show, as a prequel looks to be fi rst out the blocks, created by Martin and screenwriter Jane Goldman, with Naomi Watts, Ivanno Jeremiah, Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough and Josh Whitehouse already cast for the pilot. ‘Taking place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the world’s descent from the Age of Heroes into its darkest hour,’ teases HBO in its offi cial synopsis. ‘From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the White Walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend, only one thing is for sure: it’s not the story we think we know.’ (Henry Northmore) ■ Sky Atlantic, Mon 15 Apr.
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