HBO's Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' to Premiere in April 2019 | THR News

HBO has announced that the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones will premiere in April 2019, twenty months after the 7th season ended. The final season will consist of six episodes, with some potentially running up to 90 minutes. This timing makes the show eligible for the 2019 Emmys. A promotional video highlights key moments from past seasons and promises intense battles and drama. The final season is expected to feature the largest battle in the series' history, and author George RR Martin hints at a bittersweet conclusion.

What promise does the announcement video make regarding the final season?

What has George RR Martin promised about the ending of the story?