Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 “Winterfell” sparks HUGE piracy rise, leaked online on Torrent websites: Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 titled “Winterfell” was officially released in the US on Sunday, April 14 and starts a final six-episode GoT run. But after few hours of its release, the episode was leaked online. The very first episode of Game of Thrones season 8 is currently available in HD quality on several torrent websites and viewers are downloading it instead of watching it legally.
GOT 8 Episode 1 Leaked Online
In the past also, several episodes of Game of Thrones were leaked online weeks before its official release. Therefore, the security with season eight was extra tight so that the piracy could be stopped. It was reported that even the cast and crew were also unaware about the ending of the show as the same was not disclosed to them. In the previous interviews, Actors even revealed that they had to use a special mobile application to access the script, which was later deleted from their phone automatically. Even after taking up such precautionary measures, the very first episode has been online leaked and now fans are freaking out for what they have seen online.
The very first episode of Game of Thrones season 8 shows Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen coming to Winterfell. Upon their arrival, they are greeted by Sansa Stark. Jon goes to the Old Gods to open up about his inner conflicts and this is where he will meet Arya Stark after all these years.
You can watch it on HBO, Hotstar or other paid services for the full episodes instead of opting for illegal downloads. As each episode of Game of Thrones cost a ton of money and the cast and the crew give their sweat and blood to make something so beautiful, media fraternity has long been appealing fans not to use the illegal methods to watch Game of Thrones online.
Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 is written by Dave Hill and is directed by David Nutter, who previously directed two episodes of the second season of Game of Thrones and last two episodes of the fifth season, “The Dance of Dragons” and “Mother’s Mercy” respectively. David has received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for “Mother’s Mercy.”
The very first episode of Game of Thrones season 8 aired on HBO and other streaming services on April 14, 2019, and the second episode will be aired on April 21, 2019.
So stay tuned to HBO and other official streaming services and hence please play your part and help to stop piracy by not watching the episodes on various torrent websites.
