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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 8, "Hardhome," by breaking down its central theme: understanding the stakes (7:30). They also explain the backstory of the book versions of the Night King and Hardhome (33:00) before crowning a fierce fighter as the episode’s champion (46:00).