Game of Thrones: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Season 8, and Just in Time

Updated on 4/13/2019 at 12:50 PM

After a wait that felt like forever, Game of Thrones is finally coming back for an eighth and final season on April 14. You very likely have questions, which is why we have the answers. Who does the Night King want to kill? Will Sansa Stark be queen? How long are the episodes? (Spoiler: they're long). Scroll through for all the info you'll ever need about Game of Thrones' eighth season — Winter is here, guys!

When Are All the Episodes Airing?

You'll want to mark your calendar, set your DVRs, and send out the viewing party invitations STAT.

And How Long Are These Episodes Going to Be?

Get real comfortable, because these episode runtimes are not for the faint of heart.

Has the Cast Dropped Any Hints About Season 8?

"It's either going to be everything that everyone dreamed of or it's going to be disappointing." From Sansa's future to a potentially divisive ending, the Game of Thrones cast has given tiny glimpses into the magic (and devastation?) that season eight will bring.

How Much Time Has Passed on Game of Thrones?

Time in Westeros doesn't move the same way it does in the real world.

There's a Big Battle Happening; Did You Hear?

Game of Thrones season eight promises the show's biggest battle sequence to date — and it's going to be a doozy.

Who Will Die on Game of Thrones Season 8?

This is the game of f*cking thrones, so you know there's going to be bloodshed — but who's most likely to survive when the dust settles?

And Will Any Dead Characters Come Back?

It's possible that two dearly departed characters could return from beyond the veil.

Who Does the Night King Want to Kill?

"I think he wants revenge." The Night King clearly has an agenda; who is at the top of his hit list?

Will Sansa Stark Become Queen?

Everyone's gunning for that damn throne, but Sansa may have been bred for queenship from the very beginning.

Is Jaime Actually Azor Ahai?

There's a pretty compelling argument for Jaime Lannister being the story's great hero.

Who the Hell Is Chasing Arya?

In the season eight trailer, Arya is shown hauling ass down a dimly lit corridor with blood running down her face and a panicked expression to go with it. Fortunately, there are already quite a few theories about what could be causing one of our favorite Starks to be so scared.

Who Is This Mysterious New Character on Game of Thrones?

Yes, there's a new guy in town — and he could potentially tip the balance of power to determine the fate of Westeros.

Will the Iron Throne Be Destroyed?

Someone has to inherit it, right? Not so fast — there's a crucial reason why the throne could be done away with completely.

Could a Song Be the Key to Solving the Biggest Mystery in Game of Thrones?

Music might be the secret weapon when it comes to defeating the Night King, and this theory will have you shook.

Wait . . . Should We Be Worried About Jon Snow's Head?

It's a little difficult not to consider this poster reenactment as some sort of foreshadowing. Will Jon Snow survive long enough to claim the throne?

Do You Happen to Have Any Other Theories About Season 8?

Plenty!