Game of Thrones officially renewed for seventh season 

has been renewed for a seventh season. The network has picked up the Emmy-winning fantasy hit for another year. 

the network doesn’t answer fans’ biggest burning question about the order: How many episodes? HBO and showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss are contemplating a split final two seasons, with seven episodes next year and six in season eight. Not listing the number of episodes isn’t unusual, however. HBO never lists the number of episodes in a season of

when it renews the show. The press assumes there will be 10 episodes like usual and every year there have indeed been 10 episodes. That might change next year.

All three shows have their latest season premieres this Sunday. To help promote the trio, HBO is dropping its premium gate this weekend for all cable subscribers to be able to watch the channel. EW will have full coverage of all the premieres Sunday night with recaps and post-episode interviews. 

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