It's not ideal news, but at least it is confirmation.
In a brief statement released by HBO today they said :
The epic fantasy series Game of Thrones will return for its six-episode, eighth and final season in 2019.
David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, David Nutter and Miguel Sapochnik will be the directors for the new season. Writers for the new season are David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman and Dave Hill.
So, we have at least 12 months of waiting ⏰ and Only 6 episodes to look forward to. ?
Well, lets hope we havent forgotten everything that has happened when the final season does arrive
H/T - Giphy & HBO
