New 'Game of Thrones' pics tease Varys' return and more surprises

We're in the endgame [of thrones].
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We're just months from Game of Thrones' final season, and HBO has released the first stills of Season 8 to get this hype train moving.

Though mostly character shots, it's thrilling to see our favorite characters again – alive, for the time being, and moving around Westeros with the speed and urgency established in Season 7. Most surprising is the return of Varys (Conleth Hill) to the North...or does that snow mean winter is spreading south with the White Walkers?

For all the new photos, read on.


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Game of Thrones returns April 14.

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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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