Seven Game of Thrones articles to prepare you for tomorrow

By this time tomorrow millions of fans will be watching the first episode of the final season for Game of Thrones.

HBO's adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series has captured audiences around the globe since its 2011 debut. It has cultivated a fandom that has seen warring nations, love, betrayal and a family grow up through it all.

Also lots of death, blood and sex— if we're being honest.

It seems people can't stop talking about Game of Thrones, and since 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 14, can't come fast enough we've rounded up a few articles that should tide you over until then.

And obviously, if you haven't seen all the seasons up until now, there will be spoilers in some of the articles below.

This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke in a scene from “Game of Thrones.” The final season premieres on Sunday. Image Credit: HBO via AP

This one is for those who, like Jon Snow, know nothing about the series but want to catch up enough to enjoy this season. It gives a summary of the families involved, and allows you to dip your toe into Martin's universe.

Could Sansa Stark take over the Iron Throne? Experts weigh in on why they think there's a good chance the eldest living Stark could become the new queen of Westeros.

The actors of the characters who have died in the series talk about what it's like to live after Martin has killed you.

Pedro Pascal gestures as he walks the red carpet at HBO’s “Game of Thrones” final season premiere at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in New York. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

This round-up of unforgettable death scenes brings back some emotions from previous seasons. Though, no mention of the Red Wedding?

Fans weigh in on how they feel about the show's storyline surpassing the book. 

This combination photo of images released by HBO shows Isaac Hempstead Wright portraying Bran Stark in “Game of Thrones.” The final season of the popular series premieres on April 14. HBO via AP

This article doesn't just cover the Stark children who started the show as kids, but also the character growth of those who are still with us. 

Computer science students predict who has the highest chance of survival, and who is going to die next.

Lisa Bonet, left, and Jason Momoa attend HBO’s “Game of Thrones” final season premiere at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in New York. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Cast members gush at the final season premiere in New York— just like we will.


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Shelby Thevenot

Shelby has lived across Canada. She grew up near Winnipeg, Manitoba then obtained her B.F.A in Multidisciplinary Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta. In 2014 she moved to Montreal, Quebec to study French and thrived in the Visual Journalism Graduate Diploma program at Concordia University. Now she works at iNFO News where she strives to get the stories that matter to the Okanagan Valley community.

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