In earlier seasons, Game of Thrones was well known for killing off main players in the most heart-wrenching ways imaginable. That means it was a brutal night for viewers that resulted in the deaths of a number of fan-favorite characters. It was reportedly the longest battle in cinema history, according to EW. Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 8.įollowing two episodes of buildup, the epic third episode of Game of Thrones‘ eighth season saw Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and the rest of our still-living heroes face off with the Night King and his army of dead in the Battle of Winterfell.
