The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones) " The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones) "The Winds of Winter" is the tenth and final episode of the sixth season of HBO's fantasy television series "Game of Thrones", and the sixtieth overall. It was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Miguel Sapochnik. Cersei Lannister plots to destroy all her immediate enemies with one swift stroke; Arya Stark gets revenge; Jon Snow is declared King in the North by the lords of the Northern houses; Bran Stark learns that Jon is actually the son of Lyanna Stark; Samwell Tarly arrives at the
Game of Thrones Sydow have also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for their performances. "Game of Thrones" is roughly based on the storylines of "A Song of Ice and Fire", set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos. The series chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realm's noble families for the Iron Throne, while other families fight for independence from it. It opens with additional threats in the icy North and Essos in the east. Showrunner David Benioff jokingly suggested ""The Sopranos" in Middle-earth" as "Game of Thrones" tagline, referring to its intrigue-filled plot and dark tone