Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jacob Stolworthy

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4: 9 callbacks, book references and Easter eggs you missed in 'Last of the Starks'

The latest episode of Game of Thrones featured many references and callbacks to its former seasons.

With just two episodes to go until the HBO show comes to an end, showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss have been paying homage to moments from as early as season one while also placing tantalising nods to George RR Martin's book series in the process.

The episode – titled “The Last of the Starks” – saw the action move from Winterfell to King's Landing for the climactic battle for the Iron Throne. 

Click through the below gallery to find the 9 callbacks, book references and Easter Eggs you probably missed.

Game of Thrones fans aren’t too impressed with several moments from the latest episode – one being the climactic death that saw Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) killed by The Mountain.

Another scene, involving Brienne of Tarth, prompted fans to accuse the episode’s writers – showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss – of “hitting new lows” 

The show will be available on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK.  

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.