15 July, 2017
Based on the bestselling novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. Last season, however, the TV series moved past the point where the books have stalled. His heart isn't beating, his blood isn't flowing in his veins, he's a wight, but a wight animated by fire instead of by ice, now we're getting back to the whole fire and ice thing. "As I got older and considered it more, it also seemed to me that death doesn't make you more powerful", Martin told Time, while stressing that he's still a huge fan of Tolkien's work. If the Great Other can raise the dead, then R'hllor probably can too.
Called "Dragonstone", the first episode picks up where the final instalment of season six closed, with Jon Snow and Sansa Stark ruling the North at Winterfell.The start of the episode sees a large gathering and a notorious plotter addressing his followers.
Her best friend and co-star Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, oozed sophistication in an emerald green slinky dress with a backless design.
This reveal could have major implications for the show. Or, can Jon still have kids?
Returning series regulars on Game of Thrones this season also include: Emmy and Golden Globe victor Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark).