Spoiler alert: Game of Thrones whets the appetite for final season with slow-burning return

Spoilers: THE Game of Thrones opener of the final series really was a satisfying scene-setter. We’d waited almost two years for the return of the show and despite just six episodes to go, the first instalment was more slow-burner than dragon fire.

THE Game of Thrones opener of the final series really was a satisfying scene-setter. We’d waited almost two years for the return of the show and despite just six episodes to go, the first instalment was more slow-burner than dragon fire.

With millions staying up on both sides of the Atlantic for its 2am airing to dodge the potential spoilers online, many more will catch the 9pm broadcast on Monday. The first show had heart, plotting and one-liners — all the things we love about the show.