Redemption arc for Season 8 Game of Thrones? HBO is on it

GOT universe expands with new projects, promising answers to lingering questions

Last updated: November 24, 2025 | 07:30

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Will the sting of betrayal ever fade? Or will it become the next reason for a war of dragons?

For all fellow Game of Thrones (GOT) fans who’ve been secretly pining for a ‘fix-it’ for season eight, we may be getting what we want after all.

We already know that spin-offs are in development. Both A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon have been renewed through 2028. And now, though it’s been a quiet announcement, it’s one that’s shaking things up – like the wind from a dragon’s wings would a small hut.

George R.R. Martin told the 2025 Iceland Noir Festival that there are a sequel or two in development.

Is Danny coming back from the dead? How’s Jon Snow’s life past The Wall? Will Bran be a good king – or will he find himself in true GOT style, twisted by the power of the Iron Throne? Why did Arya go to the West of Westeros? What does the North look like with Sansa at the helm? So many questions – so few answers. But now we have a hope to find out!

After the trauma of the eighth season and the bitter aftertaste that’s remained all these years, we can’t wait for a narration that will (hopefully) sort it all out. Fingers crossed.

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Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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