This was reported exclusively byDeadlinewho says an HBO spokesperson confirmed the episode count.
This was a story driven decision according to the same spokesperson.
To many, those last two seasons felt rushed when compared to the first six seasons.
The easiest explanation for the arguabledrop in qualitywas the lower episode count.
Again, it doesnt sound likeHouse of the Dragonwill suffer the same Valyrian steel fate.
In this same report Season 3 has already been mapped out and may or may not have been greenlit.
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Martinstep back fromSeason 2s developmentto focus on the bigger picture of the series.
TheGame of Thronescreator, along with theDragons whole creative team, is thinking long-term rather than season-to-season.
Something that arguably becameGame of Thrones curse in the long run.
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Even though this will be a shorter season overall, fans have been promisednew dragons.
