Game of Thrones was cruelly withheld from us last week because of the holiday weekend, but huzzah, a fresh new episode is finally at hand. Only three more of those, before the seemingly endless hiatus that stands between us and Season 5. Curses!

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Before we jump (or are pushed headlong into) the next episode, let’s get refreshed by seeing what the showrunners and Mr. Martin have to say about the most recent episode in the featurettes below. That’s followed by a quick peek at the upcoming episode, and finally, we have a giggle to share with you.

Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4: Inside the Episode #7

Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4 Episode 7: A Piece in the Game

TV Spot: Game of Thrones – Season 4: Episode #8 Preview

Clip: Game of Thrones – Tyrion’s Speech (Alternate Ending)
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Game of Thrones Season 4, starring Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Jack Gleeson, Natalie Dormer, Gwendoline Christie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Charles Dance, Richard McCann, Sophie Turner, and Maisie Williams, airs Sundays at 9/8c on HBO.