GoT fans get pumped to binge #forthethrone
It’s the TV event of the decade and it’s nearly upon us — it’s time to get ready for the final season of Game of Thrones. Here’s how to join the daily recap journey that has fans in a frenzy.
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It’s being billed as the TV event of the decade and it’s nearly upon us — it’s time to get ready for the final season of Game of Thrones.
The first episode of the much-anticipated Season 8 of the HBO smash fantasy series will stream in Australia express from the US on Monday, April 15 at 11am AEDT on Foxtel.
For fans who want to renew themselves with the mythology of Westeros and get a refresher on the densely layered plot lines, you have 67 days to immerse yourself in the hit series.
If GoT fans commit to watching one episode per day, starting from February 7, they will have viwered every single previous episode (67 in total) of the multi-award winning epic by the time Season 8 kicks off on April 15.
Fans — both old and new to the series — can join the catch-up journey on social media as they binge #forthethrone
The recap journey is the perfect way to prepare for what is certain to be an epic and action-packed finale that will have the world talking.
A clip released last month showed the three power players — Sansa (Sophie Turner), Dany (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) — in Winterfell, where many have gathered to fight the Army of the Dead.
Stephen Baldwin, FOXTEL’s Director of Channels said: “It’s incredibly exciting that Foxtel is able to give viewers this opportunity to stream all seven seasons of Game of Thrones before the finale launches on April 15.
“Whether you’ve never seen an episode and want to catch up on the show before the epic final season, or you’re a devoted GoT fan who wants to watch the series all over again, everyone in Australia can now experience the greatest television phenomenon of our generation. So start bingeing!”
The first seven seasons of Game of Thrones are available to view on demand on Foxtel Now.
Originally published as GoT fans get pumped to binge #forthethrone
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