The world faces an existential threat from the Army of the Dead, led by the Night King. Jon Snow, a noble warrior, learns he is actually Aegon Targaryen, the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, a secret Daenerys Targaryen, a claimant to the throne with dragons, struggles to accept.

The living unite to fight the dead, but the victory comes at a terrible cost. After the Night King is defeated, Daenerys, driven by grief and paranoia, unleashes her dragon on King's Landing, burning the city. Jon Snow then kills Daenerys to prevent further destruction. Bran Stark is ultimately chosen as King, and Jon is exiled.

Season 8 of Game of Thrones covers episodes 1-6. Here's everything that happened:

Season 8, Episode 1: Winterfell - Daenerys and Jon arrive at Winterfell, facing a cold reception from the North. Sam learns Daenerys executed his father and brother, and Bran urges him to tell Jon the truth of his parentage. Jaime Lannister arrives at Winterfell and is met by Bran, setting up a tense reunion. The episode concludes with the living preparing for the inevitable arrival of the Army of the Dead.

Season 8, Episode 2: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - As Winterfell prepares for the impending battle against the Night King, Jaime Lannister faces judgment but is ultimately allowed to fight. Jon Snow reveals his true Targaryen heritage to Daenerys, creating a tense familial revelation. The episode culminates with the arrival of the Army of the Dead, just as the living finalize their desperate plan to use Bran as bait.

Season 8, Episode 3: The Long Night - The harrowing Battle of Winterfell culminates with Arya Stark assassinating the Night King, ending the existential threat of the dead. Key figures like Jorah Mormont and Lyanna Mormont perish defending their allies. The episode concludes with the survivors surveying the devastating cost of the battle.

Season 8, Episode 4: The Last of the Starks - Following a victory celebration, Daenerys' fleet is ambushed by Euron Greyjoy. Rhaegal is killed, and Missandei is captured. Cersei then executes Missandei despite Tyrion's plea for surrender. Meanwhile, Jon's true parentage is revealed to Sansa and Arya, who then share it with Varys and Tyrion, creating political tension.

Season 8, Episode 5: The Bells - Daenerys Targaryen, after securing victory, unleashes Drogon upon King's Landing, burning the city and its innocent inhabitants despite their surrender. Jaime Lannister finds Cersei, and they die together as the Red Keep collapses. The Hound and his brother, the Mountain, perish in a fiery duel. The episode concludes with the devastated city and a horrified Jon Snow.

Season 8, Episode 6: The Iron Throne - Jon Snow confronts Daenerys Targaryen after her brutal conquest of King's Landing. In a moment of profound conflict, Jon kills Daenerys, ending her reign of terror. Drogon, her dragon, then melts the Iron Throne into slag. Bran Stark is elected King of the Six Kingdoms, and Sansa Stark becomes Queen in the North. Jon is exiled to the Night's Watch.