Watch Jaime Lannister react to the ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 trailer
The release (finally!) of the first full-length trailer for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones predictably generated a wave of fresh buzz …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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