Warning: this news contains spoilers for season eight.
Entertainment Weekly journalists were able to view the content of the documentary Duty Is the Death of Love, Esquire reports. The film features interviews with the show's actors and writers and complements the home video release of season eight, scheduled for December 3, 2019. The film makes clear why Drogon set fire to the Iron Throne, what happened to Daenerys's body, and what motivated Jon Snow.
What became known?
- Jon Snow did not intend to kill Daenerys when he entered the throne room. He made the decision during their last conversation, realizing that Daenerys was not ready to consider others' opinions. Jon Snow thought that Daenerys might kill his sisters and wanted to protect his family, Kit Harington explained.
- David Benioff and D. B. Weiss revealed that after Daenerys's death, the dragon carried her body to Volantis, one of the Free Cities of Essos.
- David Benioff explained why Drogon destroyed the Iron Throne. "If Dany won't be sitting on it, then no one will," the showrunner said.
- Arya Stark became an explorer and left Westeros to travel the world.