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Game Of Thrones Season 6

What is game of thrones season 6?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Premiere date April 24, 2016[1]
Finale date June 26, 2016[1]
Episode count 10[1]
Network HBO[1]
Based on The fourth, fifth, and forthcoming sixth novels of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin[3]

Game of Thrones season 6 is the sixth season of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, premiering on April 24, 2016, and ending on June 26, 2016, with 10 episodes. It follows the struggle for the Iron Throne, featuring Jon Snow's resurrection, Cersei's destruction of the Great Sept, and Daenerys's rise with the Dothraki.

Context

Game of Thrones season 6 is the sixth season of the television series Game of Thrones, which premiered on HBO on April 24, 2016, and ended on June 26, 2016, with 10 episodes [1]. The season is based on the fourth, fifth, and forthcoming sixth novels of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin [3]. It is commonly confused with the book series material it adapts, especially the unreleased sixth novel The Winds of Winter [3]. Key plot points include Jon Snow's resurrection, Sansa Stark and Theon Greyjoy escaping Winterfell, the Battle of the Bastards, Cersei destroying the Great Sept, Daenerys gaining Dothraki loyalty, Bran learning more of the past, and Arya returning to Westeros [1].

Documented claims

  • Jon Snow returns to the story after being dead at the end of the previous season. [2]
  • Cersei Lannister destroys the Great Sept with wildfire and becomes Queen. [1]
  • Daenerys Targaryen burns the Khals and leads the surviving Dothraki. [1]
  • Arya Stark finishes assassin training and returns to Westeros. [1]

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Questions and answers

When did Game of Thrones season 6 premiere?

It premiered on HBO on April 24, 2016 [1].

How many episodes are in Game of Thrones season 6?

There are 10 episodes [1].

What happens to Jon Snow in season 6?

Jon Snow is resurrected and returns to the story after being dead at the end of the previous season [2].

What is Game of Thrones season 6 based on?

It is based on the fourth, fifth, and forthcoming sixth novels of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin [3].

Sources

  1. Game of Thrones Season 6 Recap: Who Lived, Who Died? — screenrant.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Game of Thrones Season 6 Recap: Everything You Need to Know — vanityfair.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. What the Hell Happened on 'Game of Thrones' Season 6? — esquire.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment