Game of Thrones features a large ensemble cast, including Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, and Kit Harington. Though Game of Thrones had earned a reputation for impressive battle sequences ever since “Blackwater” dazzled audiences in Season 2, this year’s “Battle of the Bastards” kicked it up to another level. The season follows the continuing struggle among the noble families of Westeros for the Iron Throne. The recurring actors listed here are those who appeared in season 6. [1] The series was adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. And the revelation of Jon Snow’s true parentage—done on the show via exquisitely rendered flashbacks—was, of course, one of the core concepts of Martin’s epic saga as well. He sees Brienne of Tarth briefly, has an uncomfortable dinner with Walder Frey, and returns again to King’s Landing to discover his sister/lover Cersei has gone off the deep end. At stately Horn Hill, Sam's father, On Tyrion's advice, Daenerys meets with three slave masters to negotiate a surrender, which they refuse. Who could remember back that far when every news week since November 2016 has felt like a lifetime? F--k You.”—The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creators get candid about their cult hit, — The best weaponry for a Game of Thrones battle, — Who’s in, who’s out, who’s up, and who’s down in the nonstop game of musical chairs at CBS, — Pac-Man, cockroaches, and Meryl Streep: these are just a few of the things that inspired Us’s climactic fight scene. Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Two of the biggest moments in TV that year were the incredibly ambitious “Battle of the Bastards” episode, and the spectacularly bright green explosion of the Sept. (Which was presaged by an unusually subdued musical montage.) If you're preparing for Game of Thrones season 7’s arrival, you're in the right place. Kingsmoot) by a vulgar, regressive brute like her uncle Euron. Ad Choices. Astride Drogon, as Rhaegal and Viserion follow, Daenerys burns the slavers' fleet. In some countries, it aired the day after its first release. U.S. viewership rose compared to the previous season, and by approximately 13% over its course, from 7.9 million to 8.9 million by the finale. Yay! [36] Danish actor Pilou Asbæk joins the show as Theon Greyjoy's uncle, pirate captain Euron Greyjoy. Theon and Yara meet with Daenerys and Tyrion to offer an alliance in exchange for the Iron Islands being independent. [184], A behind-the-scenes video of the sixth season was released on February 29, 2016, focusing on camera operators working on the show. Game of Thrones received the most nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, with 23 nominations, and won twelve, including that for Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row. Jaime arrives in King's Landing with Myrcella's body and vows to Cersei to take back everything taken from them. 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[122], The season was simulcast around the world by HBO and its broadcast partners. Walda's screams as the hounds attack are too piercing. Ramsay feigns releasing Rickon before killing him with an arrow. 38 images View gallery. [94][95], The soundtrack for the season was digitally released on June 24, 2016, and was released on CD on July 29, 2016. "Histories & Lore": Learn about the mythology of Westeros as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves, includes 18 history pieces. [185] The first official trailer for season 6 was released on March 8, 2016. Simpson' leads winners, 'Game of Thrones' & 'Veep' also prevail", "Artios Awards Unveil 2017 Nominees; Joel McHale to Host L.A. 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