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4 wild details from The Mad King that completely change Game of Thrones canon
PolygonWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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The Mad King complicates popular fan theories about The Prince Who Was Promised, Daenerys, and Jon Snow. The production also settles many debates.
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The Mad King complicates popular fan theories about The Prince Who Was Promised, Daenerys, and Jon Snow. The production also settles many debates.
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Polygon published: 4 wild details from The Mad King that completely change Game of Thrones canon
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